Panasonic KX-TH1211 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic KX-TH1211 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TH1211 Operating Instructions Manual

Link-to-cell bluetooth convergence solution with 2 handsets
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Operating Instructions

Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Convergence Solution
KX-TH1211
Model No.
with 2 Handsets
KX-TH1212
Model No.
Model shown is KX-TH1211.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Rico.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Product information ....3 Accessory information ... . . 5 For your safety ....7 Important safety instructions .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Product information Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic digital cordless phone. Notable differences between the models KX-TH1211 series Base unit Model No. Part No. KX-TH1211 KX-TH1211 KX-TH1212 KX-TH1211 *1 Feature differences: Intercom calls can be made between the handsets by purchasing and registering one or more optional handsets (page 6).
  • Page 4 Trademarks L The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
  • Page 5: Accessory Information

    AC adaptor for charger/ PQLV209T *1 The base unit stand comes attached to the base unit. *2 See page 6 for replacement battery information. *3 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Introduction Quantity KX-TH1211 KX-TH1212...
  • Page 6: Expanding Your Phone System

    Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Headset T-adaptor Battery back-up power supply L Headset shown is KX-TCA86. Replacement battery information: L Replace batteries only with a nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) type of battery. This model requires 2 AAA (R03) batteries for every handset.
  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211- PANA (1-800-211-7262). L Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.
  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not tamper with the charger. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Important safety instructions When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed...
  • Page 9: For Best Performance

    For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. L For maximum coverage and noise- free communications, place your base unit: – at a convenient, high, and central...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Controls Base unit A LINK TO CELL indicator 1, 2 B {HANDSET LOCATOR} C {CELL 1} D {CELL 2} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Handset HANDSET LOCATOR CELL A Speaker B {MENU} C Soft keys D Headset jack E {C} (TALK)
  • Page 11: Display/Indicators

    The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. View Phone KCID book L For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Display/Indicators Handset display items Item {>} (displayed in the left) (displayed...
  • Page 12: Connections

    (C). about 2 seconds. Base unit L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC phone is adaptor PQLV207. connected. L Use only the supplied telephone line Ready to cord. Using another telephone line...
  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Charger L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV209. (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Note: L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor- mounted AC outlet.
  • Page 14: Battery Charge

    Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY Note: L When replacing batteries, remove the old batteries. Attention: For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800- 822-8837) for information on how to recycle this battery.
  • Page 15: Symbols Used In These Operating Instructions

    L The battery level may not be displayed correctly after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help handset on the charger and let it charge for at least 7 hours. Symbols used in these...
  • Page 16: Setting Up The Unit Before Use

    “Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service. {MENU} i {#}{1}{2}{0} {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. {Save} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Date and time {MENU} i {#}{1}{0}{1} Enter the current month, date, and year by selecting 2 digits for each.
  • Page 17: Link To Cell

    0.6 m to 3 m (2 feet to 10 feet) away from the base unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Registering a cellular phone Important: L For more details and the list of...
  • Page 18: Link To Cell Settings

    Important: L Some cellular phones lose connection after usage, please check the specification of your cellular phone for more details. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help {MENU} i {#}{6}{3}{2} {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. {Save} i {OFF} Note: L Depending on your cellular phone, it...
  • Page 19 Bluetooth devices. The default setting is “Off”. {MENU} i {#}{6}{2}{0} {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. {Save} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Deregistering a cellular phone A handset can cancel a registered cellular phone from the base unit. {MENU} i {#}{*}{1}{3}{4}...
  • Page 20: Making/Answering Calls

    Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making a call using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
  • Page 21: Making Calls Using The Landline

    (each 48 digits max.). {REDIAL} {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making/Answering Calls Note: L To erase a number, see “Erasing a number in the redial list”, page 20. Pause (for PBX/long distance...
  • Page 22: Answering Calls

    Temporary handset ringer off While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful features during a call Hold This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
  • Page 23 You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making/Answering Calls Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
  • Page 24: Shared Phonebook

    T U V 8 w x y z W X Y Z 9 0 Space For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help L To enter another character that is located on the same dial key, first press {>} to move the cursor to the next space.
  • Page 25: Erasing Entries

    Erasing entries Find the desired entry (page 24). i {Option} {V}/{^}: “Erase” i {Select} {Yes} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Shared Phonebook Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call.
  • Page 26: Programming

    Ringer tone Ringer for cell Ringer volume Ringer tone Set date & time Date and time Alarm Time adjustment Talking CallerID Customer support For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Sub-menu 2 – – – – Page – – – – – –...
  • Page 27 Change language *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Sub-menu 2 Store VM access# VM tone detect Set dial mode...
  • Page 28 (On/Off) Night mode {2}{3}{7} (Start/End) Talking {1}{6}{2} CallerID Voice prompt {1}{1}{2} (Change language) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Setting code {1}: Once {2}: Daily {0}: <Off> {1}: On {0}: <Off> – {1}: <On> {0}: Off – – – {1}: <English>...
  • Page 29 *3 When the ringer volume is set to off for a cellular line, “Ringer off” is not displayed in standby mode. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Feature Setting code...
  • Page 30 You may either hear a dial tone or no one on the line when you answer the call. *4 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at “700ms” unless pressing {FLASH} fails to pick up the waiting call.
  • Page 31: Special Instructions For Programmable Settings

    – the caller may not hear the busy tone before the call is disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming Storing unwanted callers from the caller list {View CID} {V}/{^}: Select the item to be blocked.
  • Page 32: Night Mode

    Note: L When the night mode is turned on, “Night mode” is displayed during the selected period. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Alarm You can set one of 2 different alarm options (once or daily) at a time for each handset.
  • Page 33: Customer Support

    {MENU} i {#}{6}{8}{0} {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming Cellular line mode If you do not use the landline and only use cellular lines, we recommend setting the unit to the cellular line mode.
  • Page 34: Registering A Unit

    L When you purchase an additional handset, refer to the additional handset’s installation manual for registration. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Deregistering a handset A handset can cancel its own registration (or the registration of another handset) that is stored in the base unit.
  • Page 35: Caller Id Service

    Phonebook name display When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller ID Service phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list.
  • Page 36: Caller List

    L When you assign the ringer ID to an entry in the shared phonebook using one handset, it is applied for all handsets. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller list Important: L Only 1 person can access the caller list at a time.
  • Page 37: Caller Id Number Auto Edit

    3 and 4, “Viewing the caller list and calling back”, page 36. ■ Using the landline: To dial the phone number, press {C}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller ID Service Caller ID number auto edit feature Once you call back an edited number, the unit remembers the Area Code and Format of the Edited Number.
  • Page 38: Erasing All Caller Information

    {Save} {V}/{^}: “Phonebook” i {Select} L If there is name information for the caller, go to step 7. Enter the name (16 characters max.; page 24). i {Next} i {Save} {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
  • Page 39: Voice Mail Service For Landline

    Example: 1-222-333-4444 PPPP VM access Pauses Password number For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Voice Mail Service for Landline To erase the voice mail access number {MENU} i {#}{3}{3}{1} Press and hold {Clear} until all digits are erased. i {Save} i...
  • Page 40: Message Alert

    If you want to use another phone to listen to voice mail messages, you have to dial your access number manually. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Message alert You can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset...
  • Page 41: Intercom/Locator

    When the ringer volume for the landline is set to off (page 30), the handset rings at a low level. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Intercom/Locator Transferring calls Outside calls can be transferred between 2 handsets.
  • Page 42: Conference Calls On The Landline

    Handset locator You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it. Base unit: {HANDSET LOCATOR} L All registered handsets beep for 1 minute. To stop paging: Base unit: Press {HANDSET LOCATOR}. Handset: Press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
  • Page 43: Useful Information

    Wall mounting Base unit Remove the base unit stand by pushing (A) and sliding down (B). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful Information Tuck the telephone line cord and connect the cord. Mount the unit by inserting the mounting pins into the...
  • Page 44: Headset (Optional)

    To attach the base unit stand Place the base unit stand by fitting the tab into the slot on the base unit. Then slide the stand until it clicks. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Charger Drive the screws (not included) into the wall.
  • Page 45: Error Messages

    Error!! Insert battery Invalid No link to base. Reconnect AC adaptor. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The called handset is in use. L Other units are in use and the system is busy. Try again later. L The handset you are using is too far from the base unit.
  • Page 46 Useful Information Display message Phonebook full Store VM access# For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The phonebook memory is full. Erase unnecessary entries (page 25). L You have not stored the voice mail access number. Store the number (page 39).
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Problem The unit does not work. I cannot register a cellular phone to the base unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 13, 14). L Fully charge the batteries (page 14).
  • Page 48 Useful Information Problem I cannot connect a cellular phone to the base unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L Depending on the compatibility of your cellular phone, you may not be able to connect it to the base unit.
  • Page 49 Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or 7 flashes. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L Make sure the base unit’s AC adaptor is connected properly (page 12). L Make sure that the LINK TO CELL indicator lights green and the cellular phone is connected to the base unit (page 18).
  • Page 50 I cannot make and answer cellular calls with the handset. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 14). L It is time to replace the batteries (page 13, 14).
  • Page 51 I cannot make a call using the landline. I cannot make long distance calls. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The Bluetooth technology on your cellular phone may not be functioning normally. Turn off and on your cellular phone.
  • Page 52 I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list. Time on the unit is shifted. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L You need to subscribe to Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.
  • Page 53 PIN for cellular phone registration Problem I cannot remember the PIN. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L In order to use Caller ID, call waiting, or Call Waiting Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your service provider/telephone company and subscribe to the desired service.
  • Page 54: Fcc And Other Information

    US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
  • Page 55 Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful Information CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this...
  • Page 56 Notice L FCC ID can be found inside the battery compartment or on the back of the units. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Notice ENERGY STAR ® As an NERGY Panasonic has determined that this...
  • Page 57: Specifications

    Maximum: Approx. 2.9 W ■ Operating conditions: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 % relative air humidity (dry) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful Information ■ Dimensions: Base unit Approx. 135 mm × 178 mm × 75 mm inches ×...
  • Page 58: Customer Services

    Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday 10 am to 7 pm, EST. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 59: Warranty

    Limited Warranty. For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please follow instructions above. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful Information PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
  • Page 60 Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
  • Page 61: Index

    Index Additional handset: 34 Alarm: 32 Answering calls: 22 Area code: 18 Auto talk: 22 Battery: 13, 14 Belt clip: 43 Block calls: 31 Bluetooth wireless technology: 17 Booster (Clarity booster): 23 Caller ID number auto edit: 37 Caller ID service: 35 Caller list: 36 Caller list edit: 37 Call share: 23...
  • Page 62 Notes...
  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 Puerto Rico 00985 Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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