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- Page 1 Cordless Phone KX-TC1220ALW Model No. KX-TC1220NZW Operating Instructions Caller ID Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use.
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Page 2: Before Initial Use
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For Australia When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting. -
Page 3: For Best Performance
For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use (p. 12). •Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation Location of Controls ... 6 Display... 8 Settings ...11 Connections ...11 Installing the Battery in the Handset ...12 Battery Charge ...12 Time and Date Adjustment ...14 Programmable Functions ...16 Setting the Auto Talk Feature ...17 Selecting the Ringer Volume ...18 Setting the LCD Contrast ...19 Storing Your Area Code...20 Basic Operation... - Page 5 Selecting Characters to Enter Names ...39 Finding Items in the Directory ...41 Dialling from the Directory ...42 Editing an Item in the Directory ...43 Erasing an Item from the Directory ...44 Intercom ...45 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom ...46 Special Features...47 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)...47...
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Handset O F F... - Page 7 Base unit...
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Page 8: Display
Display The handset shows you information and instructions on the display. The display prompts are shown below. No items stored Recharge 12 new calls 10 new calls =New =Old Ringer off 0266667777 12:00A 0000 =Set clock The Caller List is empty. This is displayed while the handset is on the base unit. - Page 9 Talk 01-06-35 No link to base Place on cradle and try again. 0355566677 11:20A 20.12 0276543210 Press INTERCOM Intercom 00-00-07 Intercom hold 00-01-12 Hold 00-01-12 During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds).
- Page 10 Display Not available Caller's list No items stored Directory list No items stored Memory is full Save error , or Ü á (INTERCOM) base unit was in use. When trying to enter the Caller List while the handset is off the base unit, the Caller List is empty.
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Page 11: Settings
Hook Extend the antenna fully. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV14AL. •The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 53. -
Page 12: Installing The Battery In The Handset
Settings Installing the Battery in the Handset Install the battery in the handset and close the handset cover, locking it into place. Black Lead Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 10 hours before initial use. -
Page 13: Battery Information
“Recharge” and/or “ •To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for 10 hours. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12): Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) •The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,... -
Page 14: Time And Date Adjustment
Settings Time and Date Adjustment You can select AM/PM or 24-hour clock by programming. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press (EXIT/CH) When the handset is off the base unit, press (EXIT/CH) •If previously adjusted, “Adjust”... - Page 15 Press (Next key). á Enter the current date by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set Dec. 27, enter “2712”.) Press (Save key). á •A beep sounds. •The clock starts working. •You can go back to the previous display by pressing Ü, when setting the time and date.
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Page 16: Programmable Functions
Programmable Functions You can program the following functions by using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset, and press <Function menu>* Save directory Ringer volume... -
Page 17: Setting The Auto Talk Feature
Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing need to enable this feature. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press... -
Page 18: Selecting The Ringer Volume
Programmable Functions Selecting the Ringer Volume You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset/base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. With the handset Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 19: Setting The Lcd Contrast
Setting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press... -
Page 20: Storing Your Area Code
á For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, store your area code as shown above before use, or only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. -
Page 21: Making Calls
Making Calls With the Handset (TALK) Press (TALK) Dial a phone number. •The dialled number is displayed. •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. To hang up, press handset on the base unit. •If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No Place on cradle and try again.”... - Page 22 Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. •If you misdial, press Ü and dial again. Press (TALK) •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. To hang up, press handset on the base unit.
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Page 23: With The Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)
With the Base Unit (REDIAL/PAUSE) (HOLD/RINGER) VOLUME Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) •The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights. Dial a phone number. When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). To hang up, press •The indicator light goes out. •To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone: —If the handset is off the base unit, press (TALK). - Page 24 Making Calls Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: •Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. •If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press decrease the speaker volume. •If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking To increase, press...
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Page 25: Simultaneous Keypad Dialling
Simultaneous Keypad Dialling You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also (TALK) dial using the base unit keypad. Handset: Press (TALK) Base unit:... -
Page 26: Answering Calls
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed on the handset and the CALLER ID indicator flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 27). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call. -
Page 27: Caller Id Service
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset display after the first ring. -
Page 28: To Check The Number Of New Calls
For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may not support the second caller display feature. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator flashes slowly on the base unit. -
Page 29: Using The Caller List
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press to enter the list. - Page 30 Using the Caller List Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press 2 new calls =New Press Ö 02223334444 3:10P 20.12 Press Ö NANCY BROWN 0244448888 1:54P 19.12...
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Page 31: Calling Back From The Caller List
For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. -
Page 32: Editing The Caller's Phone Number
•The number edited in step 3 will not be maintained in the Caller List. For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. -
Page 33: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit. -
Page 34: Erasing Caller List Information
Using the Caller List For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. - Page 35 To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that “0 new call” is displayed. Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press to enter the list. Ü...
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Page 36: Speed Dialler
Speed Dialler Storing Phone Numbers in Memory You can store up to 10 numbers in the base unit. The dialling buttons ) function as memory stations. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (AUTO/PROGRAM) •The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes. -
Page 37: Using The Directory
Using the Directory You can store up to 30 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. - Page 38 If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the area code digit. (Yes key).
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Page 39: Selecting Characters To Enter Names
Selecting Characters to Enter Names The handset dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols. The letters are printed on the dialling buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown below. Keys & Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right •To enter another character using the same dialling button, press (#) to move the cursor to the next space. - Page 40 Using the Directory For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press Press Press six times, then press move the cursor to the right. Press four times. Press twice to enter a blank. Press Press six times, then press...
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Page 41: Finding Items In The Directory
•You can leave the directory list any time by pressing (EXIT/CH). •If “Directory list No items stored” is displayed in step 1, the directory is empty. (EXIT/CH) Press Ö. Press Ñ. Alphabet letter Symbol Number Telephone number (If no name is stored) -
Page 42: Dialling From The Directory
Using the Directory Index table Keys Other symbols, 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5 Dialling from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press Ö... -
Page 43: Editing An Item In The Directory
Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press repeatedly to find the Ö Ñ directory item you want to change, and press á •To search for the item by initial, see page 41. While the arrow points to “Edit”, press (Yes key). -
Page 44: Erasing An Item From The Directory
Using the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press Ö Ñ directory item you want to erase. •To search for the item by initial, see page 41. Press á Press Ö... -
Page 45: Intercom
Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press (INTERCOM) Talk to the paged party after the beeps. •“Intercom” is displayed. Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, talk into the MIC. -
Page 46: Transferring A Call Using The Intercom
Intercom During an intercom call: •Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset. •If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME •If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring. -
Page 47: Special Features
Special Features (TALK) (FUNCTION/EDIT) (RECALL) How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service. Ex. Line access number (REDIAL/PAUSE) •Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number. -
Page 48: Automatic Security Code Setting
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible... - Page 49 The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 msec (milliseconds)”. KX-TC1220ALW comes from the factory set to “100 msec” and KX-TC1220NZW comes from the factory set to “600 msec”.
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Page 50: Wall Mounting
Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. •The word “UP” should face upward. - Page 51 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •Extend the antenna. •Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Hooks To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($).
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Page 52: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement If “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P102 battery. To avoid memory loss, replace within 3 minutes. Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. -
Page 53: Adding Another Phone
Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (for Australia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand). For Australia Standard Telephone (Optional) Telephone... -
Page 54: Before Requesting Help
•Re-install the battery and place the handset on the base unit (p. 52). Try again. •KX-TC1220ALW and KX-TC1220NZW are not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services. •You are too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again. - Page 55 •Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with the Caller ID information. •Telephone line noise may be affecting the Caller ID information. •Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching. (TALK)
- Page 56 For Australian Customers Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre.
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Page 57: Safety Instructions
3) To minimize the possibility of lightning damage when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you: a) Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack. b) Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet. - Page 58 If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, do not reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the fault has been repaired. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.
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Page 59: Important Information (For Australia Only)
Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5). You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by plugging it into the line socket of any regular telephone. You may connect it in place of your existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket installed in your premises. - Page 60 Permitted Attachment. Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to its supplier or agent to arrange for repair. • If when using the telephone the service is still faulty, report the fault to “Service Difficulties and Faults” for attention.