Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TCD540NZ Preparation Digital Cordless Answering System Telephone System Answering System Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Before Initial Use Features Digital Answering System Up to 30 minutes recording time or up to 64 messages, with time/day stamp that records when messages were received and counts the total number. Polyphonic Ringer Tones for Cordless Handset A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ringer tones. You can choose from 9 preset melodies and 6 ringer tones. Hands-Free Speakerphone You can talk without holding cordless handset. Convenient for talking while doing something else.
Before Initial Use Contents Handset Settings ............................. 54 Base Unit Settings............................ 65 Operations Performed with the Base Unit........................................... 70 Multi-Unit User Operations ................ 76 Walkie-Talkie.................................... 85 Answering System Answering System............................. 88 Useful Information Using the Belt Clip.......................... 102 Optional Headset............................ 102 Desktop Use...
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD540NZ, which is a product made in accordance with the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission. This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications.
Before Initial Use Accessories (specific to product type) Telephone Line Cord one Handset Cord one Belt Clip one Rechargeable Batteries (AAA size) HHR-4EPT/BA2 Handset Preparation AC Adaptor (for Base Unit) PQLV19AL one Battery Cover one one Charger Unit AC Adaptor (for Charger) PQLV200AL Charger two one Operating Instructions...one Quick Guide.................. one Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service Centre for further details.
Important Information Use only the power supply included with the product. Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than the standard AC220-240 V. (For Base Unit) The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV19AL power supply. (For Charger) The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV200AL power supply. This apparatus is unable to make calls under the following conditions: • The portable cordless handset batteries need recharging, or have failed. • During a mains power failure.
Location of Controls Cordless Handset 1- Receiver Headset Jack 6 2 7 8 4 5 Charge Contact LEFT SOFT KEY 2- TALK Button 3- JOYSTICK Display 1 3 Preparation Ringer/Charge LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 9 Charge Contact Microphone 4- SPEAKERPHONE Button 5- RECALL Button 6- RIGHT SOFT KEY 7- POWER/TALK OFF Button 8- CLEAR Button 9- INTERCOM/HOLD Button How to Use the Cordless Handset Soft Keys Rear side Speaker The 3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly abo
Location of Controls Base Unit 132 Ringer/In Use LED Display 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 15 13 Mic 14 1- ERASE Button 2- GREETING Button 3- ANSWER ON Button and Indicator 4- LEFT SOFT KEY 5- MIDDLE SOFT KEY 6- RIGHT SOFT KEY 7- STOP Button 8- PLAYBACK Button 9- PAGE/INTERCOM/HOLD Button 10 - NAVIGATOR KEY 11 - RECALL Button 12 - CLEAR Button 13 - SPEAKERPHONE Button 14 - REDIAL Button 15 - MUTE Button How to Use the Base Unit Soft Keys The 3 soft keys are used to select functio
Location of Controls How to Use the Navigator Key Preparation This key has four active areas. • Scrolls up through the function menu, Caller UP Base unit UP RIGHT DOWN LEFT List and the Base Unit Phonebook. • Increases the volume. • Scrolls down through the function menu, Caller DOWN List and the Base Unit Phonebook. • Decreases the volume. RIGHT • Selects your menu choices. LEFT • Returns to the previous display.
Icons above the SOFT KEYS Icons above the Cordless Handset Soft Keys Icons Functions Icons Functions Go Back No Function Menu Alphabet Sub-Menu Numeric OK Greek Redial Extended 1 Phonebook Extended 2 New Phonebook Russian Search Select Key Lock Pause 12/24 Hour Clock Mute Stop Delete Icons above the Base Unit Soft Keys Icons Functions Functions Go Back Pause Menu Intercom/Paging OK Caller ID List Phonebook Repeat Message No Function Skip Message Delete 10 Icons
Symbols Used for Operations Symbols Used for Cordless Handset Operations Preparation Symbol Meaning Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right. e.g., Search for the main menu. e.g., OK e.g., Display of menu items Press JOYSTICK directly in the centre. Press Directly In this example, the desired item is selected. e.g., Redial e.g., Standby Mode Display Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. In this example, the telephone number last dialled is displayed. e.g., Go Back e.g.
Symbols Used for Operations Symbols Used for Base Unit Operations Symbol Meaning Press NAVIGATOR KEY up or down. e.g., Search for the desired item. e.g., OK e.g., Display of menu items Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. In this example, the desired item is selected. e.g., Caller ID List e.g., Standby Mode Display Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. In this example, the newest caller information is displayed. e.g., Go Back e.g., Display of menu items Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
Display Handset Display Icons Preparation Within range of a base unit IN USE Out of range/No registration/ No power on base unit H/set 1 Intercom/Paging/ While connecting with base unit Making or Answering calls Call Bar ON Phonebook Mode Answering System ON Message indication New call (Caller ID only) H/set 1 Battery strength Direct Call ON Cordless Handset Name (e.g., Cordless Handset 1) Call Minder indication IN USE Ringer Volume OFF The line is being used by another unit.
Display Base Unit Display Icons Intercom/Paging H/set 1 Making or Answering calls Call Bar ON Phonebook Mode ---IN USE --- Ringer Volume OFF New call (Caller ID only) ---IN USE--- The line is being used by another unit. Intercom Mode H/set 1 Cordless Handset Name (e.g.
Setting up Connection Hooks Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Hook Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Handset 1 3 2 4 • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV200AL. Battery Installation Handset Cord • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.
Setting up Battery Charge At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. To charge, place the cordless handset on the charger. Please charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Battery Information After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged: Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh) Operation Operating Time While in use (TALK) 10 hrs approx. While not in use (Standby) 180 hrs approx. Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh) During charging, the charge LED will light as shown below.
Setting up Preparation Replacing the Batteries If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the cordless handset batteries have been fully charged, both batteries must be replaced. • Charge new batteries for approximately 7 hours before initial use. • When replacing the batteries, be sure to set up the battery type even if you install the same type of batteries to initialise battery remaining memory of your cordless handset. (See Setting the Battery Type on page 63.
Setting up Power ON/OFF Power ON Power OFF Press and hold POWER. When POWER is released, the display changes to the standby mode. Press and hold POWER. The display goes blank. Selecting the Display Language You can select one of 19 languages on the cordless handset and the base unit separately. The factory preset is English. Selecting the Display Language on the Cordless Handset To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select Handset”. “Select 4 Select Language”.
Setting up Preparation Selecting the Display Language on the Base Unit To exit the operation, press 1 Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. at any time. “Select 2 Select Language”. the desired 3 Select language. • If you set a language you cannot read, reset the display language to your desired language. Press Press (DOWN) 3 times Select the desired language Press Press .
Setting up Setting the Date and Time After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be set. Ensure that the icon is not flashing. After the date and time are set, the base unit display also shows the date and time. This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select Handset”. the date 4 Enter (see below). the time 5 Enter (see below). Setting “Set 3 Select Time”. Date/ 6 Press JOYSTICK.
Using the Telephone Making a Call Pre-Dialling Phone 1 Enter Number. Post-Dialling 2 Press TALK. 1 Press TALK. Phone 2 Enter Number. Pre-Dialling Phone 1 Enter Number. Post-Dialling 2 Lift the handset. Phone 1 Lift the handset. 2 Enter Number. • If you need to make a correction while entering the phone number when using PreDialling, press . The digit is cleared to the left, then you can enter new digits. All digits are cleared if you press and hold . • You can also press to make a call.
Using the Telephone Answering a Call Answering a Call Terminating a Call Press TALK. Press TALK OFF. (During a call) • You can also answer a call by pressing Talk). Answering a Call to , , , or (Any Key Terminating a Call Lift the handset or press . • You can also answer a call by pressing (During a call) To hang up, place the handset on the cradle or press . . Auto Talk If you set Auto Talk to ON, you can answer a call by lifting the cordless handset off the charger.
Using the Telephone Receiver (or Headset Receiver)/Speaker Volume The choices for the receiver (or headset receiver) volume are 3 levels, and 6 levels for the speakerphone volume. To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down. (During a call) Telephone System • The factory preset is medium (receiver volume) and level 3 (speaker volume). The choices for the handset receiver volume are 3 levels, and 8 levels for the speakerphone volume.
Using the Telephone Speakerphone allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows other persons in the room to listen to the conversation. Press SPEAKERPHONE. (Receiving a call) • For best performance, please note the following: - Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet environment. - If either party has difficulty hearing, press NAVIGATOR KEY up or down to change the volume accordingly. The choices for the speakerphone volume are 8 levels for the base unit.
Using the Telephone Key Lock You can lock the cordless handset dialling buttons. While locked, the buttons cannot be used and therefore calls cannot be made. Incoming calls can be answered while the key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon changes to . When the key lock is ON, emergency calls (p. 66) cannot be made until key lock is cancelled. Key Lock ON Key Lock OFF Press and hold JOYSTICK directly for more than 2 seconds once again.
Using the Telephone Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled on the cordless handset and the base unit are automatically stored in each redial list separately. Dialling with the Redial List 1 Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. for the desired 2 Search dialled item. 3 Press TALK. • If there are no items stored in the redial list when is pressed, the handset display shows “Memory Empty”. • When scrolling reaches the end of the list, an end tone will sound. • You can also press to make a call.
Using the Telephone Dialling with the Redial List 1 Press REDIAL. for the desired 2 Search dialled item. 3 Lift the handset. Dialling the Last Number Dialled 1 Lift the handset. 2 Press REDIAL. Auto Redial If you press then to redial a number and the dialled number is engaged, the unit will automatically redial the number every 40 seconds, up to 10 times. When using Auto Redial, press after pressing if the mute has not been cancelled.
Using the Telephone Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service users) A dialling pause can be entered when a pause during the dialling of a phone number is necessary when using a PBX or accessing a long distance service. For example, if using the unit with a PBX, a line access number (0, in this example) must be dialled before the telephone number: 1 Press 0. RIGHT SOFT Enter Phone 2 Press 3 KEY. Number. 4 Press TALK. RIGHT SOFT Phone 2 Press 3 Enter KEY. Number. the 4 Lift handset.
Using the Telephone Call Waiting Call Waiting is a service of your telephone company and will operate only if you have subscribed to this service. If you subscribe to Call Waiting, a tone will notify you when another person calls you while you are already talking on the phone. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold. (Call waiting tone sounds during a call) Press RECALL. The first call is put on hold and the second call is answered. Press RECALL once again.
Caller ID Caller ID Service Caller ID is a service of your telephone company and will operate only if you have subscribed to this service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller information. If your unit is connected to a PBX or a telephone line that does not support this service, you will not be able to use it. Caller ID does not display caller information while using the cordless handset for an intercom call. However, the caller information will be stored to the Caller ID List.
Caller ID Making a Call from the Caller ID List To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press JOYSTICK (or move). 2 Select “ newest caller information is 3 The displayed. for the 4 Search desired item. Caller ID”. 5 Press TALK. Time Received Name Tel No. 17.8 14:59 JOHN SMITH 0123456789 • You can also press to make a call. • “ ” indicates you have already viewed this caller information, or answered the call.
List Menu Caller ID List Menu You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the Caller ID List. To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select ID”. Caller the desired 3 Select item. Go to step 4. • When scrolling reaches the end of the list, an end tone will sound. • If there are no items stored in the caller list when “Caller ID” is selected, the handset display shows “Memory Empty”.
List Menu Editing the Received Number for Calling The caller’s telephone number, which is sent to your telephone from your local telephone exchange, includes the “0” and area code prefix. For local calls, the “0” and area code prefix can be omitted. See Using Telecom’s or Another Company’s Toll Services on page 30 for more information. Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: “Edit 4 Select Call”. for Phone 5 Edit Number. TALK or 6 Press JOYSTICK to call. (max.
List Menu Redial List Menu You can save the numbers from the redial list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list. To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. 2 Select the desired item. Go to step 3. • If there are no items stored in the redial list when shows “Memory Empty”. is pressed, the handset display Storing the Number in the Handset Phonebook Follow steps 1 and 2 shown above, then: “Save 3 Select Phonebook”. Name (p.
List Menu Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: “Edit 3 Select Call”. for Phone 4 Edit Number. TALK or 5 Press JOYSTICK to call. (max. 24 digits) OR • You can also press to make a call. Deleting One/All Redial Item(s) Telephone System Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: 3 Select “Delete” or “Delete All”. “Yes”, then “Deleted” is 4 Select displayed.
Using the Phonebook You can store up to 200 caller information in the handset phonebook and up to 20 caller information in the base unit phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in each phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name. When same phone number has been registered to the handset and the base unit phonebook with different names, each display will show each registered caller’s name.
Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information in the Handset Phonebook To exit the operation, press LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. at any time. 2 Press JOYSTICK. “H/set 3 Select Phonebook”, then the display shows the number of empty phonebook entries. Phone Number. 6 Enter (max. 24 digits) 7 Press JOYSTICK. “Save”, then “Saved” 9 Select is displayed. the desired 8 Select category or “Off”. • If “Memory Full” is displayed in step 3, the handset phonebook is full.
Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information in the Base Unit Phonebook This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To use an Audible Caller ID feature (p. 36), you must store caller information into the base unit phonebook. To exit the operation, press at any time. LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. 2 Press JOYSTICK. “Base Phonebook”, 3 Select then the display shows the number of empty phonebook entries. Name (p. 39). Press JOYSTICK. 4 Enter 5 (max. 16 characters) Phone Number. 6 Enter (max.
Using the Phonebook Entering Names/Characters Keys Operations Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right to move the cursor (a flashing digit). 9 Press to enter letters/numbers. (Items are added to the left of the cursor. If the cursor is at the beginning of a line, the item is added at the beginning.) Press to change between upper and lower case. 0 Press to insert a blank space (except when in Numeric input mode). 1 Press to insert a symbol ( input mode). , #, /, etc.
Using the Phonebook Selecting the Input Mode You can select one of 6 input modes by pressing RIGHT SOFT KEY while entering a name. The function icon above the key displays the current input mode. The factory preset is “Alphabet Mode”. For the full character map, see Phonebook Character Table (p. 111). To switch the input mode while editing the name in the phonebook, press RIGHT SOFT KEY.
Using the Phonebook Finding Items in the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook All phonebook items are stored in the following order: Alphabet letter/Symbol/Number/ Telephone Number (when a name is not stored). To exit the operation, press at any time. (For Handset Phonebook) • If voice tag is recorded, item. will appear on the display of the handset phonebook the JOYSTICK up or down to 2 Move search for the desired item. (For Base Unit Phonebook) Please see page 73 for the operation performed with the base unit.
Using the Phonebook Searching by Private Category (For Handset Phonebook only) LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. RIGHT SOFT 2 Press KEY. the desired 4 Select category. the desired 5 Select item to display. 3 Select “Category”. Searching by Index Search Mode Example: To find “Ȉȅĭǿǹ” (SOPHIA). (For Handset Phonebook) 1 Press LEFT SOFT KEY. RIGHT SOFT 2 Press KEY. RIGHT SOFT KEY Select the desired 4 Press 5 repeatedly until the initial character “Ȉ”. desired input mode (Greek) appears. “Index 3 Select Search”.
Using the Phonebook Searching an Item in the Voice Tag List Please see Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook for recording voice tag (p. 48). LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. RIGHT SOFT 2 Press KEY. 3 Select “Voice Tag”. the desired 4 Select item to display. Telephone System Dialling from the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook (For Handset Phonebook) LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. the desired 2 Select item (see pages 41 TALK or 3 Press SPEAKERPHONE. and 42).
Using the Phonebook Editing Caller Information in the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To exit the operation, press at any time. (For Handset Phonebook) LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Select “Edit”. Name. 4 Edit (max. 16 characters) 5 Press JOYSTICK. Phone Number. 6 Edit (max. 24 digits) 7 Press JOYSTICK. the desired 8 Select category or “Off”. “Save”, then 9 Select “Saved” is displayed.
Using the Phonebook (For Base Unit Phonebook) LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY twice. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Select “Edit”. Name. 4 Edit (max. 16 characters) 5 Press JOYSTICK. Phone Number. 6 Edit (max. 24 digits) 7 Press JOYSTICK. “Start Recording”. If you do not change 8 Select the recorded name, select “Skip Recording”, then twice the name 9 Record within 1 minute. 10 Press JOYSTICK. “Save”, then 11 Select “Saved” is displayed. • To continue editing other caller information, repeat from step 2.
Using the Phonebook (For Base Unit Phonebook) LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY twice. the desired 2 Select item. 3 Select “Delete”. twice “Yes”, then 4 Select “Deleted” is displayed. • To continue deleting other caller information, repeat from step 2. • If there are no items stored in the handset/base unit phonebook when selecting the desired item, the display shows “Memory Empty”. Hot Keys You can assign the dialling buttons through phone numbers from the handset phonebook.
Using the Phonebook Dialling with a Hot Key and hold the dialling button 1 Press registered as a hot key until a phone 2 Press TALK or SPEAKERPHONE. OR number is displayed. Deleting the Hot Key Registration and hold the 1 Press dialling button 2 Press JOYSTICK. 3 Select “Delete”. Telephone System registered as a hot key until a phone number is displayed. “Yes”, then 4 Select “Deleted” is displayed. • Handset phonebook registration will not be erased when hot key registration is deleted.
Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook Voice Search You can record up to 20 voice tags for the handset phonebook items, then you can search for an item in the handset phonebook with your voice. If you set the Auto Voice Dial ON (p. 63), the selected item with your voice is automatically dialled out. Ensure that the icon is not flashing. To exit the operation, press at any time. Recording Voice Tag for Voice Search You must record voice tag 2 times. LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. the desired 2 Select item.
Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook Searching with Your Voice 1 Press and hold LEFT SOFT KEY. the name to be searched for 2 Announce through the Voice Tag List. Playing a Voice Tag LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. the desired 2 Select item. 3 Select “Voice Tag”. 3 Select “Voice Tag”. 4 Select “Play”. • button lights after step 4. Deleting a Voice Tag LEFT SOFT 1 Press KEY. the desired 2 Select item. 4 Select “Delete”. 5 Select “Yes”.
Phonebook Copy Phonebook Copy You can copy handset phonebook information between cordless handsets registered to the same base unit. The handset phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom Between Registered Units on page 80). To exit the operation, press at any time. Example: Copying a Handset Phonebook Item to Another Handset Phonebook 1 Press INTERCOM , then press the desired cordless handset number .
Phonebook Copy Example: Copying All Handset Phonebook Items to Another Handset Phonebook To exit the operation, press at any time. Follow steps 1 to 6 on the previous page, then: Press JOYSTICK. 8 Select “Copy All Items”, then “Start Copying” is displayed. • When copying is completed, a beep sounds and “Copy Complete” is displayed. After a few seconds, the handset display will return to the intercom call.
Settings Menu Chart Handset Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu Setting Handset 2nd Menu 3rd Menu Set Date/Time Memo Alarm Ringer Option Ringer Volume EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type Paging Tone Private Ring Tone Option Key Tone Display Option Standby Display Talk Display Select Language Private Colour Category Name Call Option Call Bar Direct Call No.
Settings Menu Chart Base Unit Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu Setting Base 2nd Menu Call Option 3rd Menu Recall Pause Time Emergency Call Set ARS Call Restricted Other Option Telephone System Cancel Handset Change Base PIN Reset Base 53
Handset Settings All Handset Settings must be operated with the cordless handset. Memo Alarm Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (p. 20). To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press JOYSTICK (or move). 2 Select “ 3 Select “Memo the desired alarm number 4 Select (1-3). Alarm”. Setting Handset”. Go to step 5. Setting the Alarm Mode “Once” or “Daily” Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: “Once” or 5 Select “Daily”. Enter date 6 “Once”: and time.
Handset Settings Setting the Alarm “Off” Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: 5 Select “Off”. 6 Select “Save”, then “Saved” is displayed. • The factory preset is “Off”. • To delete the displayed memo alarm, press previous page. then select “Yes” on step 4 on the (The alarm sounds: Max. 3 minutes) Press • You can also stop the alarm by pressing , • If “Once” is selected, the setting is turned off. . , to , , or .
Handset Settings Ringer Options There are 15 patterns available on each ringer. “Ringer 1” to “Ringer 6” are the bell ringer patterns. “Ringer 7” to “Ringer 15” are the preset melody patterns as below. The music data in this product belongs to M-ZoNE Co., Ltd. To exit the operation, press at any time. Ringer No. 1~6 Ringer Pattern or Name Bell Patterns Ringer Pattern 7 to 15: Preset Melody Patterns 7 Symphony No.
Handset Settings Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ ” is displayed, however, the volume of a paging and intercom call is still at level 1. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select Option”. increase volume, 4 To move the JOYSTICK up. 5 Press JOYSTICK. Ringer “Ringer 3 Select Volume”. Telephone System To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down. • The factory preset is 6.
Handset Settings Setting the Handset Key Tone ON/OFF You can turn the Key Tone ON/OFF. To exit the operation, press at any time. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select Handset”. Press JOYSTICK to 4 select “Key Tone”. 5 Select “On” or “Off”. Setting “Tone 3 Select Option”. • The factory preset is “On”. Display Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). at any time. “ 2 Select Handset”. Setting “Display 3 Select Option”. Go to step 4.
Handset Settings Selecting the Talk Mode Display Follow steps 1 to 3 of Display Options on the previous page, then: 4 Select “Talk Display”. “Talk 5 Select Number”. Time” or “Phone Setting the Private Colour Follow steps 1 to 3 of Display Options on the previous page, then: 4 Select “Private Colour”. 5 Select the desired category. Private Colour “Green”, “Red” or 6 Select “Orange” for each category. • The factory preset is “Green”.
Handset Settings Call Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). at any time. “ 2 Select Handset”. Setting “Call 3 Select Option”. Go to step 4. Call Bar ON/OFF When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Only intercom and calls assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Call Numbers on page 66). Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: 4 Select “Call Bar”. 4-digit Handset 5 Enter PIN. 6 Select “On” or “Off”.
Handset Settings Setting the Direct Call ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: 4 Select “Direct On/Off”. 5 Select “On” or “Off”. 61 Telephone System • The factory preset is “Off”. • If the direct call mode is turned off, “ ” will disappear. • If you do not set the Direct Call Number and select “On” in step 5, “” will be displayed. Enter the number, then press twice.
Handset Settings Other Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). at any time. “ 2 Select Handset”. Setting “Other 3 Select Option”. Go to step 4. Changing the Handset PIN (Personal Identification Number) The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you cannot recall it. We recommend that you write down the handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.
Handset Settings Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: 4 Select “Auto Talk”. 5 Select “On” or “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. Auto Voice Dial ON/OFF 4 Select “Auto Voice Dial”. Telephone System Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: 5 Select “On” or “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. Setting the Battery Type Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: 4 Select “Battery Type”. • The factory preset is “Ni-MH”.
Handset Settings Resetting the Handset Settings You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings. Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). “ 2 Select Handset”. “Reset 4 Select Handset”. 4-digit Handset 5 Enter PIN. Setting 3 Select “Other Option”. “Yes”, then 6 Select “Deleted” is displayed.
Base Unit Settings Call Options and Other Options of Base Unit Settings must be operated with the cordless handset. Call Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). at any time. “ 2 Select Base”. Setting 4-digit Base 3 Enter Unit PIN. (Factory Preset 0000) Option”. Go to step 5. Selecting the Recall Time You can change the duration of the recall time depending on the requirements of your telephone company or PBX. Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: 5 Select “Recall”.
Base Unit Settings Selecting the Pause Time You can select the pause time to 3 or 5 seconds, depending on your PBX requirements. Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: 5 Select “Pause Time”. 6 Select “Short” (3 sec.) or “Long” (5 sec.). • The factory preset is “Short”. Setting the Emergency Call Numbers Even if the cordless handset is in Call Bar mode, you can still make an emergency call. Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: 5 Select “Emergency Call”. Emergency Call Number.
Base Unit Settings Call Restriction You can restrict selected cordless handset(s) or the base unit from dialling selected phone numbers. You can assign up to 6 call restriction numbers (up to 8 digits). If you dial a restricted number, the call does not connect and the restricted number flashes. Follow steps 1 to 4 on Call Options on page 65, then: “Call 5 Select Restricted”. and press RIGHT SOFT Press 6 Search 7 KEY to attach (or cancel) “ ” to JOYSTICK.
Base Unit Settings Other Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK 1 (or move). at any time. “ 2 Select Base”. Setting 4-digit Base 3 Enter Unit PIN. (Factory Preset 0000) 4 Select “Other Option”. Go to step 5. Changing the Base Unit PIN (Personal Identification Number) The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you cannot recall it. We recommend that you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.
Base Unit Settings Initial Settings for Base Unit Functions Initial Settings 0000 Base Unit External Ringer Pattern 1 Base Unit Receiver Volume Medium Call Bar Mode OFF Display Language English Redial Memory Delete All Phonebook List Remain Caller ID List Delete All Area Code Delete All Date/Time 31-12-03/00:00 Answering System ON Your Own Greeting Message Remain Caller’s Recording Time No Limit Number of Rings 4 Rings Greeting Monitor ON Remote Code Delete (OFF) Incoming/Mem
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Making a Call from the Caller ID List Please see page 30 for more feature description. To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. The newest caller information is displayed. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Lift the handset. • You can also press to make a call. • “ ” indicates you have already viewed this caller information, or answered the call.
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Editing the Received Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 of Caller ID List Menu on the previous page, then: “Edit 3 Select Call”. • You can also press to the handset or press 5 Lift MIDDLE SOFT KEY. to make a call. or after step 3, the first digit of the phone number will be Telephone System • If you press inserted. Phone Number. 4 Edit (max.
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Redial List Menu You can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list. To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press REDIAL. The last number dialled is displayed. for the desired 2 Search dialled item. Go to step 3. Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 to 2 shown above, then: “Edit 3 Select Call”. for Phone Number. 4 Edit (max. 24 digits) the handset or press 5 Lift MIDDLE SOFT KEY.
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Finding Items in the Base Unit Phonebook Storing (p. 38)/Editing (p. 45)/Deleting (p. 46) items in the base unit phonebook can be operated with cordless handset. To exit the operation, press 1 Press LEFT SOFT KEY. at any time. The first base unit phonebook item is displayed. the desired 2 Select item. Telephone System Dialling from the Base Unit Phonebook To exit the operation, press 1 Press LEFT SOFT KEY. at any time.
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Ringer Options The choices for the base unit ringer volume are 3 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ To exit the operation, press ” is displayed. at any time. Setting the Base Unit Ringer Volume 1 Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. “Ringer 2 Select Option”. “Ringer 3 Select Volume”. increase volume, press NAVIGATOR KEY up. Press 4 To 5 To decrease volume, press NAVIGATOR KEY down. MIDDLE SOFT KEY. • The factory preset is medium.
Operations Performed with the Base Unit Call Bar ON/OFF When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Intercom calls and calls to numbers assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Call Numbers on page 66). To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. 2 Select “Call Bar”. 4-digit 3 Enter Base Unit PIN. (Factory Preset 0000) Telephone System 4 Select “On” or “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”.
Multi-Unit User Operations Operating Additional Cordless Handsets Additional KX-TCA151AZ or KX-TCA154AZ cordless handsets are available to purchase separately. Up to 6 cordless handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using additional cordless handsets allows you to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting a call to an outside line. KX-TCA151AZ does not have Voice Search feature.
Multi-Unit User Operations Cordless Handset Registration to a Base Unit & The cordless handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional cordless handset is purchased, it must be registered as follows. Charge the optional cordless handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use. Cordless handset registration must be completed within 1 minute after pressing . If over 1 minute, press then start over again. To exit the operation, press at any time. “ 2 Select Handset”.
Multi-Unit User Operations Cancelling a Cordless Handset Each cordless handset can cancel itself or another cordless handset. This feature is usually used to cancel a link between Cordless Handset and Base Unit. To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press JOYSTICK (or move). 2 Select “ 4-digit Base Unit PIN. 3 Enter (Factory Preset 0000) 4 Select “Cancel and press RIGHT SOFT KEY 5 Search to attach “ ” to the handset(s) to cancel. 6 Press JOYSTICK. Setting Base”. Handset”.
Multi-Unit User Operations Base Unit Selection When “Auto” (Automatic Base Unit Selection) is selected, the cordless handset automatically searches for other registered base units if you move outside of the radio range of the current base unit. When a specified base unit is selected, the cordless handset will access that base unit only. Calls (both incoming and outgoing) can be conducted only via the selected base unit, even if the radio cells overlap with neighbouring base units.
Multi-Unit User Operations Intercom Between Registered Units & You can use your cordless handsets and base unit as a 2-way intercom. Intercom calls can be conducted within the radio cell of the current base unit, but not with units in neighbouring radio cells. To exit the operation, press at any time. Example: Cordless Handset 1 calls Cordless Handset 2 1 Press INTERCOM , then press the desired cordless handset number .
Multi-Unit User Operations Example: Base Unit calls Cordless Handset 1 1 Press INTERCOM 2 Select the desired cordless handset number . . 3 Press TALK . • You can also answer a call by pressing pressing (Any Key Talk). , to , , or instead of Terminating a Call 4 To hang up, place the handset on the cradle or press . OR Press TALK OFF .
Multi-Unit User Operations Transferring a Call to Another Registered Unit & The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between registered units. To exit the operation, press at any time. Example: Cordless Handset 1 transfers a call to Cordless Handset 2 (During a call) 1 Press INTERCOM , then press the desired cordless handset number . 2 Press TALK . (Conversation between Cordless Handset 1 and 2) 3 Press TALK OFF .
Multi-Unit User Operations To exit the operation, press at any time. Example: Cordless Handset 1 transfers a call to Base Unit (During a call) 1 Press INTERCOM base unit number , then press the . 2 Lift the handset. 3 Press TALK OFF . (Conversation between outside line and Base Unit) • When you press on the cordless handset during a call, an outside line will be held. To return to the conversation, press again.
Multi-Unit User Operations Example: Base Unit transfers a call to Cordless Handset 1 (During a call) 1 Press INTERCOM , then press the desired cordless handset number . 2 Press TALK . (Conversation between Base Unit and Cordless Handset 1) 3 To hang up, place the handset on the cradle or press . (Conversation between outside line and Cordless Handset 1) • When you press on the base unit during a call, an outside line will be held.
Walkie-Talkie The Walkie-Talkie feature allows cordless handsets to communicate with each other outside the range of the base unit. When the cordless handsets are in Walkie-Talkie mode, external calls cannot be received. Only KX-TCA151AZ and KX-TCA154AZ with Walkie-Talkie feature can communicate with one another. Talk time in this mode is approximately 6 hours and standby time is approximately 15 hours maximum. (These times will change according to conditions.
Walkie-Talkie To exit the operation, press at any time. 1 Press JOYSTICK (or move). 2 Select “ 3 Select “Setting”. 4 Select “Common” or “Group”. Walkie-Talkie”. When “Group” is selected; 3-digit Group Code. 5 Enter (Factory Preset 000) 6 Press JOYSTICK. Cordless Handset Number. 7 Enter (1-9: Factory Preset is 1) 8 Press JOYSTICK twice. twice • If you select “Group”, enter Group Code (this can be 3 digits of your choice - the factory preset is 000). Make note of your code.
Walkie-Talkie Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode ON/OFF To use the Walkie-Talkie feature, all cordless handsets in conversation must be in Walkie-Talkie mode. To exit the operation, press at any time. Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode ON JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ 2 Select Talkie”. 3 Select “On”. Walkie- Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode OFF 1 Press JOYSTICK. 2 Select “Off”. • This feature is also turned off if you turn power off then on.
Answering System Voice Date/Time Stamp-The date and time that the incoming/memo message was recorded will be announced after playback of the message. To set the Voice Date/Time stamp, set the date and time (p. 20). Flash Memory Message Backup-The total recording capacity is approximately 30 minutes or 64 messages. The greeting recording time is limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds. We recommend you to record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new incoming/memo messages.
Answering System Greeting Message Playing Back Pre-Recorded/Your Own Greeting Message If you do not record your own greeting message, one of two pre-recorded greeting messages will be played. A pre-recorded greeting message depends on the selecting of same phone caller’s recording time. When the recording time is set to “1 Minute” or “No Limit” (30 minutes). - “Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.
Answering System Recording Your Own Greeting Message and hold 1 Press GREETING. Greeting 2 Record Message. 20 cm Press GREETING to 3 finish recording. away from the Mic (p. 8). • The recorded your own greeting message will be played after step 3. • You can also finish recording by pressing . Playing Back a Greeting Message JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”. 3 Select “Play OGM”. Playing Back a Greeting Message Press GREETING. A greeting message is played back.
Answering System Deleting Your Own Greeting Message JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”. “Delete 3 Select Message”. “Delete 4 Select OGM”. 5 Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. • You can also delete your own greeting message by pressing during playing your own greeting message. , then select “Yes” Selecting the Number of Rings JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”. “Number 4 Select Rings”.
Answering System Incoming/Memo Messages Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New messages cannot be recorded when “Full” is displayed and indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly. We recommend that you erase unnecessary messages after each playback to leave more time for new recordings. If new messages have been recorded, the icon and the number of new messages will be displayed. H/set 1 1 Messages 17.
Answering System Stopping a Message During Playback Press LEFT SOFT KEY. (During message playback) Selecting the Receiver Volume During Playback Move the JOYSTICK up or down. (During message playback) Deleting One Incoming/Memo Message (During message playback) 1 Press JOYSTICK. 2 Select “Delete”. 3 Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. Answering System • You can also delete the message by pressing message playback (p. 92).
Answering System Editing a Number for Call (During message playback) Phone 3 Edit Number. 1 Press JOYSTICK. 17.8 14:59 for 4 Press JOYSTICK, TALK or SPEAKERPHONE. (max. 24 digits) 1 Messages “Edit 2 Select Call”. OR OR If new messages have been recorded, the icon and the number of new messages will be displayed and indicator on the base unit flashes. Playing New Incoming/Memo Message(s) Press PLAYBACK. New message(s) will be played if recorded.
Answering System Skipping a Message During Playback (During message playback) Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. Press NAVIGATOR KEY right. OR Stopping a Message During Playback Press STOP. (During message playback) To return to the message playback, press PLAYBACK. To finish the message playback, OR press STOP again. Selecting the Receiver Volume During Playback (During message playback) To increase volume, press NAVIGATOR KEY up. To decrease volume, press NAVIGATOR KEY down.
Answering System Editing a Number for Call (During message playback) Phone 3 Edit Number. MIDDLE SOFT 1 Press KEY. “Edit 2 Select Call”. for 4 Lift the handset or press SPEAKERPHONE. (max. 24 digits) Calling Back to the Caller (During message playback) 1 Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. 2 Select “Call Back”. Monitor Function ON/OFF If Monitor Function is OFF, you can listen to only the caller’s message which is being recorded through the handset. JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”.
Answering System Answering System Direct Command You can operate the answering system by pressing dialling buttons as direct command. JOYSTICK 2 Select “ TAM 1 Press (or move). Operation”. “Play New Msg.” 3 Select or “Play All Msg.”. Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Press 1 To repeat a message. Press 2 To skip a message. Press 9 To stop a message playback. Press 4 To delete one incoming/memo message.*1 Press 5 To delete all incoming/memo messages.
Answering System Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Firstly you must store your remote code using the handset near the base unit. The 3-digit remote code prevents unauthorized use of your answering system for listening to recorded messages. Setting the Remote Code ON JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”. “Setting 3 Select TAM”. “Remote 4 Select Code”. 3-digit Remote 5 Enter Code. 6 Press JOYSTICK.
Answering System Summary of Remote Operation You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. from a touch tone 1 Call phone. message 2 Greeting playback. 3 Enter remote code. number of new 4 The message is played. menu starts after 3 seconds. 5 VoiceFollow the guidance (see next page). OR Enter your desired direct remote command (see below). • To skip the greeting message, press during the greeting on step 2.
Answering System Voice Menu The words in “ ” means a voice guidance. Press 1 . “Press 1 to playback all messages. Press 2 for other functions.” Press Press 2 . 2 “Press 1 to playback new messages. . Press 2 for other functions.” “Press 1 to record your message. Press 2 for other functions.” Press Press Press “All message playback.” At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is announced.
Answering System Recording a Memo Message JOYSTICK 1 Press (or move). “ TAM 2 Select Operation”. 3 Select “Record”. “Record 4 Select Memo”. Memo 5 Record Message. 20 cm 6 Press JOYSTICK. away from the Mic. MIDDLE 1 Press SOFT KEY. 2 Select “Record Memo”. Memo Message. 3 Record 20 cm away from the Mic (p. 8). Recording Your Telephone Conversation When you record your 2-way telephone conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded.
Using the Belt Clip To remove the belt clip. You can hang the cordless handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the cordless handset allows hands-free phone conversations. While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset. Connecting the Optional Headset to the Cordless Handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jack as shown.
Desktop Use the tabs in the direction of the arrows ( 1 ), then remove 1 Press the wall mounting adaptor ( 2 ). 2 1 1 2 Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord. the wall mounting adaptor back. 3 Put • The word “UP DESK” should be upward.
Desktop Use the AC adaptor and the telephone line 4 Fasten cord on the wall mounting adaptor. 5 Place the base unit on the desk.
Wall Mounting Base Unit This base unit can be mounted on the wall. Pull down the handset hook until it locks, so the tab holds the handset. 1 the tabs in the direction of the arrows ( 1 ), then remove 2 Press the wall mounting adaptor ( 2 ). 2 1 1 the AC adaptor, then push the wall mounting adaptor in the direction of the 3 Connect arrows ( 1 ) and ( 2 ). • The word “UP WALL” should face upward.
Wall Mounting the telephone line cord. 4 Connect Install screws using the wall template, then mount the base unit. Screws 8 cm To temporarily set the handset down during a conversation, place it as shown here.
Wall Mounting Charger unit The charger can be mounted on the wall. Connect the AC adaptor. 1 To Power Outlet 2 Install screws using the wall template, then mount the charger. 2.8 cm Hooks Screws Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Useful Information Wall Template 2.
Before Requesting Help If you experience any problems with the normal use of your apparatus, you should unplug it from the telephone outlet and connect a known working telephone in its place. If the known working telephone still has problems, then please contact the customer service department of your telephone company. If it operates correctly, then the problem is likely to be a fault in your apparatus. In this case, contact your supplier for advice.
Before Requesting Help Problem Cannot dial out. Possible cause • Call Bar mode ON. Solution • Turn feature off. • Particular dialled number • Remove number from is restricted. Page p. 60 p. 75 p. 67 call restricted list. • Key lock mode ON. • Turn key lock OFF. p. 25 Cordless handset will not ring. • Ringer switched off. • Set ringer to one of p. 57 Last number redial does not work. • Number exceeded 6 volume levels. Audible Caller sounds late. • Recording time is long.
Before Requesting Help Problem A beep sounds when or Possible cause • Another unit in use. Solution Page • Wait for the other user to complete the operation. on the base unit is pressed. A beep sounds when • Another unit in use. entering caller list or base unit phonebook with cordless handset. • Wait for the other user to The unit picks up the wrong • Similar voice tag exists. voice tag. • Record different voice complete the operation. p. 48 tag.
Character Table Phonebook Character Table Useful Information 111
Index AC Adaptor ......................................... 5, 15 Accessories............................................... 5 Answering a Call .................................... 22 Answering System ................................. 88 Any Key Talk .......................................... 22 Audible Caller ID .................................... 36 Auto Talk .......................................... 22, 63 Base Unit Display .............................................. 14 Operations ...................
Technical Information Specifications Standard: Number of channels: Frequency range: Duplex procedure: Channel spacing: Bit rate: Modulation: RF Transmission power: Voice coding: Power source: Power consumption: Operating conditions: Dimensions, Base Unit: Dimensions, Cordless Handset: Dimensions, Charger: DECT=(Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) GAP=(Generic Access Profile) 120 Duplex Channels 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) 1728 kHz 1152 kbit/s GFSK Approx.
For your future reference Serial No. (found on the bottom of the unit) Date of purchase Name and address of dealer Technical specifications are subject to change. Sales Department: Panasonic New Zealand Ltd. 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
