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Digital Cordless Answering System

Preparation
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TCD420NZ
Contents
Preparation

Cordless Telephone
Before Initial Use ......................... 2
Important Information .................. 3
Setting up .................................... 4
Cordless Telephone
Using the Telephone ................... 9
Making Calls .............................. 10
Caller ID .................................... 11
Answering Calls......................... 14
Phonebook ................................ 15
Handset Settings ....................... 19
Base Unit Settings ..................... 25
Initial Settings ............................ 27

Answering System
Multi-unit User Operation........... 29
Intercom .................................... 33
Answering System
Answering System..................... 34
Remote Operation ..................... 40
Useful Information
Before Requesting Help ............ 42
Technical Information ................ 45 C
Index.......................................... 46 1
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Useful Information

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Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
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Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone.
Dear purchaser,
You have acquired a KX-TCD420NZ, which is a product made in regard 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. For
example, this telephone can be used within a network of base units and handsets,
constituting a telephone system which:
• operates up to 6 handsets at one base unit.
• allows an intercom between 2 handsets.
• allows the operation of a handset at up to 4 base units, expanding the communication
radio area.

Caller ID Service, where available, is a telephone company service. After subscribing

to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller’s phone number.

Accessories (included)
AC Adaptor Telephone Line Rechargeable Battery Cover
PQLV19AL Cord Batteries
(AAA size)
HHR-4EPT/BA2
(HHR-4EPT)

Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service
Centre for further details.

General Warning:
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom
has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its
network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any
sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in
all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model,
nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

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Important Information
Only use the power supply included with Battery Caution
the product. Use only specified batteries.

Preparation
Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC Only use rechargeable batteries.
outlet other than the standard AC230 V. Do not mix old and new batteries.
The apparatus is approved for use with Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they
PQLV19AL power supply. may explode.
This apparatus is unable to make Check local waste management codes for
emergency telephone calls under the special disposal instructions.
following conditions: Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
• The portable handset batteries need Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
recharging, or have failed. cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
• During a mains power failure. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• When the Key Lock is set to ON. Exercise care in handling the batteries in
• When the unit is in Direct Call mode. order not to short the batteries with
Do not open the base unit or handset conductive materials such as rings,
(other than to change the batteries). bracelets and keys.
This apparatus should not be used near The batteries and/or conductor may
emergency/intensive care medical overheat and cause burns.
equipment and should not be used by Charge the batteries provided in
people with pacemakers. accordance with the information given in
Care should be taken that objects do not this operating guide.
fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into
Location
the unit. Do not subject this unit to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical • For maximum distance noise-free
vibration or shock. operation, place your base unit:
- Away from electrical appliances such
Environment as TV, radio, personal computer or
Do not use this unit near water. another phone.
This unit should be kept away from heat - In a convenient high and central
sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It location.
should also not be placed in rooms where
Safety Caution
the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C. The ringer tone is reproduced through the
The AC Adaptor is used as the main earpiece. To avoid damage to hearing,
disconnect device, ensure that the AC first answer the call, then hold the phone
outlet is located/installed near the unit and to the ear.
is accessible.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF
MOISTURE.

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Setting up
Connection
Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord in order 1, 2, 3, 4.

Hooks

LINE

1
2
4
Fasten the AC adaptor
cord to prevent it from
being disconnected.
3

The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to
feel warm during use.)

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Battery Installation
Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown. part should be inserted first.
Close the cover as indicated by the arrow.
• When you replace the batteries, part should be removed first.
To replace the battery:
Press the notch on the cover firmly
and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
Replace 2 batteries and close the
cover then charge the handset for
about 7 hours.

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Setting up
Battery Charge Battery Life
At the time of shipment, the batteries are Battery life is dependent on use and

Preparation
not charged. To charge, place the conditions but in general when using fully
handset on the base unit. Please charge charged Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh):
the batteries for about 7 hours before Talk time: 10hrs approx.
initial use. During charging, the battery Standby time: 120hrs approx.
icon is as shown below. When using Ni-Cd batteries (250 mAh):
Talk time: 4hrs approx.
Standby time: 40hrs approx.
(Times indicated are for peak
performance.)
The batteries reach peak performance
after several full charge/discharge cycles.
The batteries cannot be overcharged
unless they are repeatedly removed and
replaced.
If battery life is shortened then please
check that battery and charge terminals
are clean.
For maximum battery life, it is
Fully charged During charging recommended that the handset not be
recharged until battery icon flashes .

(Flashing)

Display icon Battery strength

High
Medium
Low
Needs to be
charged

The handset, when off, will be

turned on automatically when it is placed
on the base unit.
In normal use, the handset and the base
unit should be powered on at all times.

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Setting up
Symbols Used in This Operating Instructions
Symbol Meaning

To search the desired item, press UP or DOWN.

To select the desired item, press RIGHT.

To search and then to select the desired item, press UP or DOWN then
RIGHT.

To move the cursor to the right or to the left, press RIGHT or LEFT.

To go to the next step.

" " The words in " " indicate the words in display.

Replacing the Batteries

If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have
been fully charged, 2 batteries must be replaced.
Charge new batteries for approximately 7 hours before initial use.
(The telephone line cord must not be connected to the telephone socket at this
time.)
When replacing the batteries, ensure that the correct battery type is selected.
Selecting the Battery Type

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "OTHER OPT". "BATTERY TYPE".

5
Search/Select
"NI-CD" or "NI-MH".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. If non-rechargeable batteries are fitted and
start charging, it may cause the leakage of the battery electrolyte.
Please use only Panasonic HHR-4EPT(Ni-MH) or P-4NPT(Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Setting up
Location of Controls
Handset

Preparation
1- : PHONEBOOK Button

2- TALK Button
Receiver
3- Navigator Key
Display
1 4- REDIAL/PAUSE Button
6
2
7 5- R RECALL Button
3
4 C 8 6- : MENU/OK Button
1
2
3
4
5
5
ALL
6 7- OFF/POWER Button
7
8
Charge 9
ON
9 8- C CLEAR Button
Contact 0
R OFF

Microphone
INT
Charge
Contact 9- INT INTERCOM Button

Base unit

PAGE Button and Indicator

LINE

Handset Display
Within range of a base unit
Call BAR ON (p. 22)
Out of range/No registration/
No power on base unit
Paging Direct Call ON (p. 23)
Making or answering calls
Phonebook Mode
In Setting Mode Key Lock ON (p. 24)
Battery strength is low.
Battery strength is high.
Ringer Volume OFF (p. 20)
Answering System ON
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Setting up
Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall.
- Insert screws into the wall. The centre of the screw hole should be 8 cm horizontally
apart.
- Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord.
- Arrange the wires as shown, then mount the unit.

8 cm

Screws
Hooks

Wall Template
8 cm

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Using the Telephone

Power On/Off
Power on Power off

Press for more than 1 second.*1 Press for more than 2 seconds.*2

*1 When button is released, the display changes to the standby mode.

*2 The display goes blank.
Making a Call
Pre-dialling Post-dialling

Cordless Telephone
1 Phone Number*1 2 1 2 Phone Number
Press TALK. Press TALK.

*1 If you need correction, press CLEAR. Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers.
Answering a Call
Terminating a Call

(During a call)
Press TALK.*1 Press OFF.

• Each ringer will start ringing with lower volume then gradually increase the volume
when receiving a call.
*1 You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling button, INTERCOM, t or x.
Setting the Clock/Date
After a mains power failure the clock needs to be reset. Ensure that icon is not
flashing.

Time
1 2 "INPUT CODE" 3 Enter time.
Press MENU. 4-digit
Search/Select
(24 hour clock)*1
"SETTING BS".
Date
4 5 "INPUT CODE" 6 twice Enter day, 7
Press OK. Press month then Press OK.
RIGHT. year.*2

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 For example, to set 7:15, enter 0715.
*2 For example, to set the 16th of February, 2003, enter 160203.

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Making Calls
Redialling
The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list automatically.
Dialling with the Redial List Dialling the Last Number Dialled

1 2 3 1 2
Press Search the desired Press Press TALK. Press REDIAL.
REDIAL.*1 dialled item. TALK.

Editing the Dialled Number in the Redial List

1 2 3 The 1st digit of

the desired dialled
Press REDIAL.*1 Search/Select the Search/Select number blinks.
desired dialled item. "EDIT CALL NO".

Press TALK.
4 5 C AND/
OR
Number 6 OR
If you need to
Move Press Edit the phone store a name,
cursor. CLEAR.*2 number.*3 Press OK 3 times go to Name
to store the number. on page 15 or
press OK.

Clearing One/All Dialled Item(s) in the Redial List

1 2 3 4
Press REDIAL.*1 Search/Select the Search/Select Search/Select
desired dialled item. "CLEAR" or "YES".
"ALL CLEAR".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If there is no item stored in the redial list, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit.
*3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit. If you need to clear and/or add more
than one number, repeat from step 4.

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Caller ID
Caller ID Service
Caller ID is a service of your Network provider and will only operate if you have
subscribed to this feature.
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 handset for an intercom call.
However, the caller information will be stored to the Caller ID List.
For all local and national incoming calls put, your display will show the area code (e.g.
09 for Auckland) or the cellular prefix (e.g. 025 for Telecom Cellular) followed by the
caller’s telephone number. An Auckland caller’s number will be displayed as
09XXXXXXX. The seven X’s represent the seven digits of the caller’s telephone number.

Cordless Telephone
A call from a 7-digit Telecom Cellular number will be displayed as 025XXXXXXX. For
incoming international calls put, your display may only show the digits “0000”. For
business users on a Centrex line, your display will show the Centrex extension numbers
in the shorter extension number format used within your company.
Call Waiting: Call Waiting is a service of your Network provider and will only operate if
you have subscribed to this service.
You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold.
Please consult your Network provider for details of this service.

For Using Telecom’s or Another Company’s Toll

Services
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. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the
area code digit.

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Caller ID
Caller ID Display
When receiving a call, the display shows its phone
number.
For example, a caller whose phone number is
01234567890 has been received.

If you store a phone number with a name in the

phonebook, the display shows caller’s name when
receiving a call.

If the caller has requested not to display his/her

information, the display shows "PRIVATE".

If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide

Caller ID service, the display shows "OUT OF AREA".

When new calls have been received, the display

shows the numbers of calls.
For example, 4 new calls have been received.

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Caller ID

Caller ID List
Information up to 50 different callers is stored from the most recent call to the oldest call
in the caller list. When the 51st call is received, the oldest caller information is cleared.
If you receive a call from the same phone number you stored with a name in the
phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.
Calling Back

1 2
Search the desired Press TALK.

Cordless Telephone
received item.*1

Editing the Received Number in the Caller List

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 page 11 “For Using Telecom’s or Another Company’s Toll
Services” for more information.

1 2 The 1st digit of the

desired received
3
Search/Select the Search/Select number blinks. Move
desired received "EDIT CALL NO". cursor.
item.*1

Press TALK.
4 C AND/ Number
OR
5 OR
If you need to store
Press Edit the a name, go to
CLEAR.*2 number.*3 Press OK 3 times Name on page 15
to store the number. or press OK.

Clearing One/All Received Item(s) in the Caller List

1 2 3
Search/Select the Search/Select Search/Select
desired received item.*1 "CLEAR" or "YES".
"ALL CLEAR".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If there is no item stored in the caller list, the display shows "NO ITEM". on the
right edge of the display when searching the item in the caller list indicates that the
item has been already shown previously.
*2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit.
*3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit. If you need to clear and/or add more
than one number, repeat from step 3.

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Answering Calls
Auto Talk
If you set Auto Talk to on, you can answer the phone by lifting the handset off the base
unit.

1 2 3 4 5
Press Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
MENU. "SETTING HS". "OTHER OPT". "AUTO TALK". "ON" or "OFF".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

Temporary Bell Off

When an external call is incoming, you can temporarily turn off the handset ringer.
This function will not work when the handset is on the base unit or if an internal call is
incoming.

Press and hold

DOWN for
over 1 second.

Receiver Volume
During a call, press UP or DOWN to change the volume setting to LOW (0), MEDIUM
(00), HIGH (000).

(During a call)
Press UP or
DOWN.

Handset Locator/Paging
Using this feature, you can locate a misplaced handset by paging.

1 Press on the base unit. 2 All registered handsets ring for 1 minute.
<To stop paging> *1
3 Press on the base unit OR on one of the handsets.

*1 You can also stop paging by pressing any dialling buttons, INTERCOM, t or x.

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Phonebook
You can store up to 20 caller information in the phonebook. If you received a call from
the same phone number you stored with a name in the phonebook, the display will show
the caller’s name.

Storing a Caller Information

1 2 3 Phone Number 4
Press MENU. Select Enter phone number. Press OK.
"NEW PHONE". (max. 24 digits)*1

5 Name 6

Cordless Telephone
Enter name. Press OK.*2
(max. 9 characters)*1

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If you need to make a correction, press RIGHT or LEFT to move the cursor then clear
the digit/character by pressing CLEAR, and/or enter digits/characters. Digits/
characters are cleared or added to the left of the flashing digit/character. To enter
digits/characters, see Character Selection below.
*2 To continue storing another caller information, repeat from step 3.
Character Selection
Number of times key is pressed Number of times key is pressed
Keys Keys
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5
1 # [ ] , - / 1 6 M N O 6
*
2 A B C 2 7 P Q R S 7
3 D E F 3 8 T U V 8
4 G H I 4 9 W X Y Z 9
5 J K L 5 0 Blank 0
Character Table
A B C D E FG H I JK LM N O P Q R S T U VW X Y

Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # - / [ ] ,

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Phonebook
Editing a Caller Information

1 2 3 The 1st digit of the

desired phone
Press Search/Select Select "EDIT".
PHONEBOOK.*1 number blinks.
desired item.
<Phone Number>

4 5 C AND/
OR
Number 6
Move cursor. Press CLEAR.*2 Edit the phone Press OK.
number.*3
<Name>

7 8 C AND/
OR
Name 9
Move cursor. Press CLEAR.*2 Edit the name.*4 Press OK.

Clearing a Caller Information

1 2 3 4
Press Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
PHONEBOOK.*1 desired item. "CLEAR". "YES".*5

Dialling with the Phonebook

1 2 3
Press Search Press TALK.
PHONEBOOK.*1 desired item.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit.
*3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit. If you need to clear or add more than
one digit, repeat from step 4.
*4 Characters are added to the left of the flashing character. If you need to clear or add
more than one character, repeat from step 7.
*5 To continue clearing another caller information, repeat from step 2.

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Phonebook
Storing the Phone Number into the Phonebook
When Pre-dialling
1 Phone Number*1 2 3 4 Name
Press OK to Press OK twice. Enter name.*2
store the number.

5
Press OK.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

Cordless Telephone
*1 If you need correction, press CLEAR. Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers.
*2 To enter characters, see Character Selection on page 15.
Storing the Number from the Redial/Caller List into
the Phonebook

Press REDIAL.*1 Search/Select

the desired dialled
number.
1 OR
2 3
Search/Select Press OK.
"SAVE TEL NO".*2
Search/Select
the desired received
number.*1

If you need to store a name, go to Name on page 15.

OR
4
Press OK.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If there is no item stored in the redial/caller list, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 If you need correction, press RIGHT or LEFT to move cursor then clear a digit by
pressing CLEAR, and/or enter digits. Digits are cleared or added to the left of the
flashing digit.

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Phonebook
Hot Key
You can assign the dialling buttons 1 through 9 as hot keys. You can choose 9 phone
numbers from the phonebook.
Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key

1 2 3 4
Press Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
PHONEBOOK.*1 desired item. "HOT KEY REG". desired dialling
button number.*2

5
Search/Select
"YES".

Dialling with Hot Key

1 Press and hold the dialling button registered as a hot key. 2

Press TALK.

Clearing the Hot Key Registration

1 Press and hold the dialling

button registered as a hot
2 3 4
key. Press RIGHT. Select "CLEAR". Search/Select
"YES".*3

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 The number is flashing if the dialling button is already assigned as a hot key.
*3 Phonebook registration will be remained even hot key registration is cleared.

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Handset Settings
: Time Alarm
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.

You must set the clock before setting the time alarm.

1 2 3
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "TIME ALARM".
Setting Alarm Time

Cordless Telephone
4 5 Time 6 7
Search/Select Enter time. Press OK. Search/Select
"SET TIME". 4-digit "OFF",
(24 hour clock) "ONCE" or
"REPEAT DAILY".

Setting Time Alarm On/Off

4 5
Search/Select Search/Select
"SET ALARM". "OFF",
"ONCE" or
"REPEAT DAILY".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

To stop time alarm: Time alarm will sound for 3 minutes. When the alarm sounds, press
any dialling buttons or key. Alarm stops and display returns to the standby mode.
If "ONCE" is selected, the setting is turned off. When in talk or intercom mode, the alarm
will not sound until the call is ended.

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Handset Settings
: Ringer Option
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.

1 2 3
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "RINGER OPT".

Setting the Ringer Volume

The choices are 6 levels and off.

4 5
Search/Select Search/Select
"RINGER VOL". desired ringer volume.

• If "RINGER OFF" is selected, is displayed.

Setting the Ringer Pattern for External Call/Internal Call/Paging/Alarm

There are 20 patterns available on each ringer.

4 5
Search/Select Search/Select
"EXT RINGER", desired ringer pattern.*1
"INT RINGER",
"PAGING" or
"ALARM".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

• Each ringer will start ringing with lower volume then gradually increase the volume
when receiving a call.
*1 If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, it keeps ringing for 10 seconds even
if a caller hangs up a call. Therefore, you may hear dial tone or no one there after you
answer a call.

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Handset Settings
: Tone Option
You can set the following sounds on or off.
Key Tone: Key tone will sound when you press any key, and a confirmation tone and
an error tone will be heard during operation.
Call Waiting Tone: Call waiting tone will sound when an incoming external call is
received during an intercom call.
Range Warning Alarm: Alarm will sound when you move out of range of a base unit.
Battery Low Alarm: Alarm will sound when the batteries need to be charged.

1 2 3 4

Cordless Telephone
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "TONE OPT". "KEY TONE",
"CALL WAITING",
"RANGE ALARM" or
"BATTERY LOW".

5
Search/Select
"ON" or "OFF".

• To exit the operation, press any time.

: Display Option
Selecting the Standby Mode Display

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "DISPLAY OPT". "STANDBY MODE".

5
Search/Select
"CLOCK",*1
"OFF",
"BS NO"(Base unit number) or
"HS NO"(Handset number).

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 Time will only be displayed if the clock has been set. When new calls have been
received, the display shows the number of new call.

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Handset Settings

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.

1 2 3
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "DISPLAY OPT".

Selecting the Talk Mode Display

Even if you select "PHONE NO", the other party’s phone number will not appear on your
display when you receive calls without subscribing to a Caller ID service.

4 Search/Select
"TALK MODE". 5 Search/Select
"TALK TIME"(Length of the call) or
"PHONE NO"(Phone number).

Selecting the Display Language

4 Search/Select
"LANGUAGE". 5 Search/Select
desired language.*1

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 You can select one of 10 languages. If you set a language you cannot read, reset the
handset to its initial settings.
Press MENU DOWN RIGHT UP RIGHT 4-digit Handset PIN UP OK.
All handset setting will be reset to their initial settings (p. 27), however, the Phonebook
data will be saved.

: Call Option
Call BAR On/Off
This allows you to bar all calls except emergency and internal calls.

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "CALL OPT". "CALL BAR".

5 4-digit
Handset PIN 6
Factory preset 0000 Search/Select
"ON" or "OFF".*1

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If "ON" is selected, is displayed.

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Handset Settings

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.

1 2 3
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "CALL OPT".
Setting the Direct Call Number
After a direct call number has been set and on, you can dial the direct call number only
by pressing TALK. Incoming calls are accepted.

4 5 Phone Number 6

Cordless Telephone
Search/Select Enter the direct Press OK 3 times.*1
"DIRECT NO". call number. (max. 24 digits)

Setting the Direct Call On/Off

4 5
Search/Select Search/Select
"SET DIRECT". "ON" or "OFF".*1

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If "ON" is selected, is displayed.

: Other Options
Changing Handset PIN
The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you
cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the handset PIN. If you forget
it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "OTHER OPT". "HSPIN CHANGE".

5 Current 4-digit Handset PIN 6 New 4-digit Handset PIN

7 New 4-digit Handset PIN again to verify
• To exit the operation, press any time.

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Handset Settings
Key Lock
You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the
key lock is on. The key lock is cancelled if the handset is turned off.
When the key lock is on, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is
cancelled.
Key Lock On Key Lock Off

Press OK for more Press OK for more

than 2 seconds. than 2 seconds.

• is displayed and all dialling buttons are locked.

Recall Feature
RECALL is used to access special telephone services. Contact your Network provider
for details. If your unit is connected to a PBX, pressing RECALL allows you to access
some features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call.

Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service

users)
A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of the phone number is necessary
using a PBX or accessing a long distance service.
For example, when 9 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an
outside line through a PBX:

1 9 2 3 Phone Number 4
Press PAUSE.*1 Press TALK.

• Entering a pause prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.
• Pressing PAUSE once creates one pause. To extend the pause requirement time,
press PAUSE accordingly.

*1 is displayed on the LCD.

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Base Unit Settings

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.

1 2 "INPUT CODE"
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".
Changing Base Unit PIN
The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you
cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget
it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre.

Cordless Telephone
3 5 4 Current 4-digit Base Unit PIN 5 New 4-digit Base Unit PIN
6 New 4-digit Base Unit PIN again to verify
Call Restriction
You can restrict selected handset(s) from dialling selected phone numbers. You can
assign up to 10 call restriction numbers (up to 8 digits). If you dial a restricted number,
the call does not connect and restricted number flashes.

3 6 4 4-digit
Unit PIN
Base 5 Handset Number 6
Select desired
Press RIGHT.
Factory preset 0000 handset number.*1

7 Phone Number 8 9 Press OFF.

Enter phone OR
Press RIGHT. To continue entering call
number to be
restricted. restriction numbers, repeat
(up to 8 digits) the steps 7 to 8.
(up to 10 numbers)

Cancelling Call Restricted Handset(s)

3 6 4 4-digit Base
Unit PIN 5 Handset
Number 6 7
Factory preset Select desired Press RIGHT. Press OFF.
0000 handset number.*2

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 The selected handset number flashes.
*2 The selected handset(s) number(s) will stop flashing.

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Base Unit Settings

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.

1 2 "INPUT CODE"
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".

Cancelling Call Restricted Number

3 6 4 4-digit
Unit PIN
Base 5 6 C
Press RIGHT repeatedly Press CLEAR.
Factory preset 0000 until desired call restriction
number is displayed.

7 8 <to continue>
Repeat the
OR <to finish>

Press RIGHT. steps 5 to 7.

Press OFF.

Selecting the Flash Timing

You can select the flash timing, 100 msec (milliseconds), or 600 msec depending on
your PBX requirements.

1 100msec
3 3 4 4-digit Base Unit
PIN 5 2 6 1 7 OR 8
Factory preset 0000 2 600msec Press OK.

Pause Timing
You can set the pause timing to 3 or 5 seconds, depending on your PBX requirements.

4-digit Base Unit 1 3 Seconds

3 3 4 PIN 5 3 6 OR 7
Factory preset 0000 Press OK.
2 5 Seconds

• To exit the operation, press any time.

• The factory preset is in shade.

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Initial Settings
: Reset Handset Settings
You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings.

1 2 3 4 4-digit Handset PIN

Factory preset 0000
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "RESET HS".

5
Search/Select
"YES" or "NO".

Cordless Telephone
• To exit the operation, press any time.
Handset Initial Settings
Function Initial Setting
Time Alarm Mode OFF
Alarm Time Clear
Handset Ringer Volume 6
Handset External Ringer Pattern 1
Handset Internal Ringer Pattern 1
Handset Paging Tone Pattern 1
Handset Alarm Tone Pattern 1
Key Tone ON
Call Waiting Tone ON
Range Warning Alarm OFF
Battery Low Alarm ON
Standby Mode Display Clock
Talk Mode Display Length of the Call
Display Language English
Call BAR OFF
Direct Call Mode OFF
Direct Call Number Clear
4-Digit Handset PIN 0000
Auto Talk OFF
Base Unit Access Automatic Base Unit Access
Redial Memory All Clear
Handset Receiver Volume Medium

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Initial Settings
Reset Base Unit Settings
If the base unit is reset, the Caller ID list will clear.

1 2 "INPUT CODE" 3 0
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".

4 4-digit Base Unit PIN 5

Factory preset 0000 Press OK.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

Base Unit Initial Settings
Function Initial Setting
Ringer Mode All Handsets
Number of Rings 3
Flash Timing 600 msec
Pause Timing 3 seconds
Call Restricted Handsets All Clear
Call Restriction Numbers All Clear
4-Digit Base Unit PIN 0000

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Multi-unit User Operation

: Handset Registration to a Base Unit
Handset Registration
The handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional handset is
purchased, it must be registered. Additional KX-A142NZ handsets are available to
purchase separately. Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using
additional handsets allows you to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting
a call to an outside line.
Handset must be registered within 1 minute after pressing PAGE button. If over
1 minute, press then start over again.
Charge the optional handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use.

Cordless Telephone
1 2 3 "REGISTER HS"
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "REGISTRATION".

4 5 Press and hold on the Base Unit

Press (for about 5 seconds) until the green indicator flashes.
RIGHT.*1 If all registered handsets start ringing (Paging),
press to stop paging then start over again.

6 7 4-digit Base 8 When a handset is

registered successfully,
Unit PIN after Press OK.
Search/Select desired a confirmation tone
base unit number "BS PIN" is
sounds and icon
available to register displayed. lights.
the handset. Factory preset
0000

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 If a handset has been already registered to 4 base units, "MEMORY FULL" is
displayed.

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Multi-unit User Operation

Cancelling a Base Unit

You can cancel any base unit that your handset is registered to.

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "REGISTRATION". "CANCEL BS".

5 4-digit 6 7 8
Handset PIN
Search/Select Press RIGHT. Search/Select
Factory preset 0000
desired base unit "YES" or "NO".
number to cancel.*1

Cancelling a Handset
Each handset can cancel itself or another handset.

1 2 "INPUT CODE" 3 7
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".

4 4-digit Base 5 Handset Number 6 Please wait until

"SETTING BS" is
Unit PIN Select desired Press OK.
Factory preset 0000 handset number.*2 displayed.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

*1 The selected base unit number flashes.
*2 The selected handset number flashes.

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Multi-unit User Operation

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 4.

1 2 "INPUT CODE" 3 1 4 4-digit

PIN
Base Unit
Press Search/Select
MENU. Factory preset 0000
"SETTING BS".

Ringer Mode Selection;

Setting the All Handsets Mode

5 1 6

Cordless Telephone
All handsets mode Press OK.

Setting the Selected Handsets Mode

5 2 6 Handset Numbers*1 7
Selected handsets Press desired Press OK.
mode handset numbers.

Setting the Selected then All Handsets Mode

The specific handset(s) will ring for a selected number of rings.
If not answered, all handsets will ring.

5 3 6 Handset Numbers*1 7
Selected then all Press desired Press RIGHT.
handsets mode handset numbers.

8 Number of Rings*2 9
Select how many times Press OK.
it rings. (up to 6 rings)

• To exit the operation, press any time.

• The factory preset is in shade.
*1 The selected handset number flashes.
*2 Press dialling button 1 through 6 to enter the number of rings.

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Multi-unit User Operation

: Base Unit Selection
When Automatic Base Unit Access is selected, if you move outside of the radio range of
the current base unit the handset automatically searches for other registered bases.
When a specified base unit is selected, the 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.

1 2 3 4
Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select
"SETTING HS". "SELECT BS". "AUTO" or specific
base unit number.

• To exit the operation, press any time.

• Even if "AUTO" is selected, it is cancelled when the handset is registered to the other
base unit.
Operating Additional Base Units: You can register and operate your handset with up
to 4 base units. Each base unit forms 1 radio cell. If the individual bases are linked to the
same telephone line then you can extend the operating range of the system by
positioning the bases so that the two radio cells overlap. If the handset is set to AUTO
base selection, then in standby mode the handset will automatically swap to the second
base if the range on the first base is exceeded. It is not possible to transfer calls between
bases (only between handsets linked to the same base unit).

2
1
4

3
5
Radio Cell
E.g.
Additional
handsets
(KX-A142NZ)
registered with
2 base units.

Note: Calls are disconnected when the handset moves from one radio cell to
another.

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Intercom
Intercom between Handsets
You can use your handsets as a 2-way intercom.
For example, when Handset 1 calls Handset 2. To hang up, press .

<Handset 1>
1 INT ( on the display) 2 2
Press INTERCOM. Press desired
Handset Number.

<Handset 2> 3

Cordless Telephone
Press TALK.*1

• Intercom calls can be conducted within the radio cell of the current base unit, but not
with units in neighbouring radio areas.
Transferring a Call to Another Handset/Conference Call
The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between handsets
that are registered to the same base unit. For example, when handset 1 transfers a call
to Handset 2. To hang up, press .

<Handset 1>
(During a call) 1 INT ( on the display) 2 2 4 3
*3

Press INTERCOM. Press desired

Handset Number.*2

<Handset 2> 3
Press TALK.*1

*1 You can also press any dialling button, INTERCOM, t or x.

*2 If you press after pressing desired handset number, a call can be transferred to
another handset without speaking to another handset.
If the transferred call is not answered within 30 seconds, Handset 1 will ring again.
*3 When Handset 2 answers a call transferred, press to complete a call transfer or
press dialling button 3 to establish the conference call.

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Answering System
Summary of Answering System
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.

1 INT 2
Press INTERCOM.

Press 1 To repeat an/a incoming/memo message during playback. (p. 36)

Press 2 To skip an/a incoming/memo message during playback. (p. 36)

Press 4 To playback new incoming/memo message(s). (p. 36)

Press 5 To playback all incoming/memo message(s). (p. 36)

ALL

Press 6 To playback a greeting message. (p. 35)

Press 7 4 To record a memo message. (p. 36)

Press 7 6 To record a greeting message. (p. 35)

Press 8 To set the answering system ON. (p. 37)

ON

Press 9 To stop the answering system operation. (p. 36)

Press 0 To set the answering system OFF. (p. 37)

OFF

Press 4 To erase one incoming/memo message.*1 (p. 36)

Press 5 To erase all incoming/memo message(s). (p. 37)

ALL

Press 6 To erase the recorded greeting message.*2 (p. 35)

*1 These functions are available only during incoming/memo message playback.

*2 This function is available only during your own greeting message playback.

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Answering System
Greeting Messages
You can choose to use one of two pre-recorded greeting messages, or you can record
your own greeting message.
All messages (greeting, incoming & memo) are stored indefinitely on a “Flash memory”
IC chip - even if a power failure occurs.
Pre-Recorded Greeting Messages
You can choose to play either:
- A pre-recorded message which allows you to select a caller’s recording time of
“1 minute” or “unlimited” (up to 20 minutes).
When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “unlimited”.
- “Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after
the beep. We will return your call.”
OR
- A “greeting only”. If you select “greeting only” (p. 37) and set the answering system
ON, the unit will answer a call with a greeting message, then hang up. It will not
record any incoming messages.
When the recording time is set to “greeting only”.
- “Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

To Playback Pre-Recorded/Your Own Greeting Message

1 INT
Press
2 3 6 The greeting message is played.

Answering System
INTERCOM.

Recording Your Own Greeting Message

The total recording time is approximately 20 minutes. The greeting recording time is
limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for
recording new incoming/memo messages.

1 INT 2 3 7 4 6 5 Talk clearly

to the
6 9
Press microphone.*1
INTERCOM.

*1 The display starts to show the length of the recording time.

Clearing a Greeting Message

1 INT
Press
INTERCOM. 2 3 6 4 5 6

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Answering System
Incoming/Memo Messages
Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New
messages cannot be recorded when “Memory full” is heard. We recommend you erase
unnecessary messages after each playback to leave more time for recording new
message(s).
If new message(s) is/are recorded, icon on the handset display will flash. When the
memory is full, it will flash faster.
If you set the clock and current date then set the answering system ON, a synthesized
voice announces the day and time incoming/memo message was recorded after
playback.
Recording a Memo Message

1 INT 2 3 7 4 4 5 Talk clearly

to the
6 9
Press
INTERCOM. microphone.*1

Playback New/All Incoming/Memo Message(s)

1 INT 2
Press
INTERCOM.

4 Playback new 1 Repeat*3

message(s).
(During 2 Skip*4
3 OR playback 4 9 Stop
a message)*2
5 Playback all Clear one
ALL
messages. 4
message.*5

*1 The display starts to show the length of the recording time.

*2 If a call is received while you are listening to a message, call waiting tone sounds.
Press to stop playback, then press TALK after ringing to answer the call.
*3 If you press within 5 seconds from the start of playback, the previous message will be
played. If you press after 5 seconds from the start of playback, the current message
will be played.
*4 The next message will be played if recorded.
*5 If you erase a message when there is more than one message in memory, the next
message will begin playback.

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Answering System
Clearing All Incoming/Memo Messages

1 INT 2 3 4 5
ALL
Press
INTERCOM.

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “unlimited” or “greeting only” for the caller’s recording time.

1 2 "INPUT CODE"
Press Search/Select
MENU. "SETTING BS".

1 1 minute

3 4 3 5 2 Unlimited 6
3 Greeting only*1 Press OK.

• The factory preset is in shade.

*1 " " is displayed.

Recording Your Telephone Conversation

Answering System
All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with
New Zealand law. This requires that at least one party to the conversation is to be aware
that it is being recorded. In addition, the principles enumerated in the Privacy Act 1993
shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the
purpose for its collection, how it is used and what is disclosed to any other party.
During recording, a beep will sound approximately every 15 seconds.

(During
conversation)
1 2 "RECORDING" 3
Press is displayed. Press OK then
MENU. to end recording.

Answering System On/Off

When you set the answering system ON, a caller can leave his/her messages.

8 On is displayed.
1 INT 2 3 ON

Press INTERCOM. 0 Off

OFF

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Answering System

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.

1 2 "INPUT CODE"
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".

Recording Quality
It is possible to select either high quality or normal quality recording of incoming
messages. Available recording time will vary as follows:
Quality Recording Time
Normal: Approx. 20 minutes
High: Approx. 10 minutes

1 ON (High)

3 4 8
ON
5 OR 6
2 OFF (Normal) Press OK.

• The factory preset is in shade.

Selecting the Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers
a call, from 2 to 7 or Auto (for Toll Saver*).

* Toll Saver (When set to “Auto”)

When you call the unit from a touch tone telephone:
If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message.
If the unit answers on the 5th ring, there are no new messages.
Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll charge for the call.

0 AUTO
OFF

OR
3 4 2 5 2
6
··· The unit will answer Press OK.
7 after the selected number of rings.

• The factory preset is in shade.

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Answering System

Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.

1 2 "INPUT CODE"
Press MENU. Search/Select
"SETTING BS".

Monitor Function On/Off

When your greeting message is being played to the caller and the caller’s message is
being recorded, you can listen to it through the handset.

1 Off

3 4 4 5 OR 6
2 On Press OK.

• The factory preset is in shade.

Setting the Remote Code

The 3-digit remote code prevents unauthorised use of your unit for listening to recorded
incoming/memo messages.

Answering System
Enter a 3-digit remote code
number to set on.
3 4 1 5 OR 6
Press OK.
Off

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Remote Operation
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 unauthorised use of your answering system for listening to
recorded messages.
Turning ON the Answering System Remotely
1. Call your unit from a touch tone phone and wait for 15 rings.
2. Enter the remote code within 10 seconds of hearing the long beep.
3. The unit answers and the greeting message is played.
4. Enter the remote code to access the voice menu.
5. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the answering system.
6. Follow the menu or enter the direct remote commands.
7. To end the remote operation, hang up.
• If your remote code is not stored, you cannot turn on the answering system remotely.
Direct Remote Commands
After entering the remote code, you can choose to operate your answering system using
direct commands as below, in place of listening to the voice menu. Hang up to end the
remote operation at any time.

Repeat message
1 (during playback)*1
9 Stop operating

Skip message
2 0 Answering system off
(during playback)

Erasing specific
4 New message playback 4 message
(during playback)

5 All message playback 5 Erasing all messages

Greeting message Erasing greeting

6 6 messages
playback
(during playback)

7
Greeting message
Disconnect
recording
Record

*1 If you press within 5 seconds from the start of playback, the previous message will be
played. If you press after 5 seconds from the start of playback, the current message
will be played.

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Remote Operation
Voice Menu
The words in “ ” mean a voice guidance.

Press 1 .

“All message playback.”

“Press 1 to playback At the end of the last message,
Press 2 . all messages. “End of final message” and the
Press 2 for other functions.” remaining recording time are
announced.

“Press 1 to playback
Press 2 . “New message playback.”
new messages.
Press 2 for other functions.”

“Press 1 to record your “Please leave your

Press 2 . messages. message.” Hang up
Press 2 for other functions.” Talk after you hear
this message.

Answering System
Press “Press 1 to erase all messages.
2 . “No message.”
Press 2 for other functions.”

“Press 1 to record “Record greeting after

Press 2 .
your greeting. the beep.” 9
Press 2 for other functions.” Talk after a long beep.

• After playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.
• If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase some or all of the messages.

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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 Network provider.
If it operates correctly, then the problem is likely to be a fault in your apparatus.
In this case, contact your supplier for advice. Your Network provider may charge you if
they attend a service call that is not due to apparatus supplied by them.
Turn the power OFF then ON (Handset)/Disconnect then connect the AC adaptor
(Base unit).

Problem Possible cause Solution

NO LCD display in handset. • Handset not turned on. • Turn on power (p. 9).
Handset will not turn on. • Batteries not inserted. • Insert the 2 rechargeable
batteries supplied (p. 4).
• Batteries not charged. • Place handset in base and
connect AC adaptor to base
and AC outlet (full charge
period 7 hrs).

Batteries charge icon not • Dirty charge contact. • Clean charge/battery

counting up. contact and retry charge.
• Base not powered up. • Connect AC adaptor to
base unit and AC outlet.

icon flashes. • Handset not registered to • Register handset to base.

base.
• Handset out of range of • Move handset closer to
base. base.
• No power into base unit. • Connect AC adaptor to
base unit and AC outlet.

Handset busy tone heard • Handset out of range of • Move handset closer to
when is pressed. base. base.
• Another handset in use. • Wait for the other user to
complete call.

No dial tone. • Telephone line not • Insert telephone cord to

connected. network.
• Turn power OFF then ON.
Cannot dial out. • Call BAR set. • Turn feature off.
• Particular dialled number is • Remove number from call
restricted. restricted list.
• Key lock mode ON. • Turn key lock OFF.

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Before Requesting Help

Problem Possible cause Solution

Handset will not ring. • Ringer switched off. • Set ringer to one of 6
volume levels
(see “Handset Settings”).

Last number redial does not • Number exceeded 24 digits. • Redial manually.
work.
No Caller ID number • Service not supplied. • Caller ID service must be
displayed. • Caller has withheld info. arranged with Network
provider.

icon flashes. • Battery low. • Recharge batteries.

icon is disappeared. • Wrong battery type • Set the correct battery type.
selected.

Cannot register handset to • Max. number of bases • Delete unused base

base. already registered to registrations from handset.
handset.
• Max. number of handsets • Delete unused handset
already registered to base registrations from base.
unit.
• Wrong PIN number entered • If PIN number is lost,
(Default 0000). contact the Panasonic
Service Centre.
• Electrical noise in local • Move base/handset away
area. from sources of electrical
noise (TVs, radios, etc.).

"CLOCK" is flashed. • A mains power failure. • Reset the clock/date.

• Answering system is trying • Set the clock/date.
to be set without clock/date
set.
Useful Information

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Before Requesting Help

Answering System

Problem Possible cause Solution

The answering system is on, • The recording time is set to • Select “1 minute” or
but incoming messages are “greeting only”. “unlimited” (see “Answering
not recorded. System”).
• Memory is full. • Erase some or all of the
messages.

You cannot operate the • Incorrect remote code • Enter the correct remote
answering system from a entered. code.
touch tone phone. • Tone are too short to • Press each button firmly.
activate the unit.
• The answering system is • Turn on the answering
off. system.

You cannot operate the • Someone is operating the • Retry when other user has
answering system with the answering system. finished operation.
handset. • You are too far from the • Move closer to the base
base unit. unit.

While recording a greeting • A call is being received. • To answer the call, press
message, the unit starts to ring TALK. The recording stops
and stops recording. halfway. Start from the
beginning after hanging up.

During playback, the unit • A call is being received. • To answer the call, press
starts to ring and stops TALK.
playback.

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Technical Information
Specifications:
Standard: DECT=(Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
GAP=(Generic Access Profile)
Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels
Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz
Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
Channel spacing: 1728 kHz
Bit rate: 1152 kbit/s
Modulation: GFSK
RF Transmission Power: Approx. 250 mW
Voice coding: ADPCM 32 kbit/s
Power source: AC Adaptor 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption, base unit: Standby: Approx. 3.5 W
Maximum: Approx. 9.2 W
Operating conditions: 5 - 40 °C, 20 - 80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Dimensions, Base Unit: About (58 mm x 128 mm x 105 mm) x 170 g
Dimensions, Handset: About (143 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm) x 120 g

• Specifications are subject to change.

• The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the original device.

Connections:
The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend you connect a standard
telephone on the same line for power protetion.

Useful Information

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Index

AC Adaptor .......................................... 2, 4 Handset

Accessories.............................................. 2 Display ................................................ 7
Answering Calls ..................................... 14 Initial Settings ................................... 27
Answering System Locator.............................................. 14
Answering System On/Off................. 37 Paging............................................... 14
Greeting Messages........................... 35 PIN.................................................... 23
Incoming/Memo Messages ............... 36 Registration....................................... 29
Recording Your Telephone Reset ................................................ 27
Conversation..................................... 37 Ringer ............................................... 20
Auto Talk ................................................ 14
Intercom................................................. 33
Base Unit
Initial Settings.................................... 28 Key
PIN .................................................... 25 Lock .................................................. 24
Reset................................................. 28 Tone.................................................. 21
Selection ........................................... 32
Battery Making Calls
Caution................................................ 3 Redialling .......................................... 10
Charge ................................................ 5 with the Phonebook .......................... 16
Installation........................................... 4 Phonebook
Life ...................................................... 5 Hot Key ............................................. 18
Battery Low Alarm.................................. 21 Storing .............................................. 15
Call Restriction Power On/Off ........................................... 9
Cancelling Call Restricted Range Warning Alarm ........................... 21
Handset(s) ........................................ 25 Recall ..................................................... 24
Cancelling Call Restricted Number ... 26 Receiver Volume ................................... 14
Call Waiting ............................................ 11 Remote Code......................................... 39
Caller ID List Ringer Pattern........................................ 20
Calling Back ...................................... 13 Ringer Volume ....................................... 20
Clearing............................................. 13
Editing ............................................... 13 Setting up................................................. 4
Storing............................................... 17 Specifications......................................... 45
Calls
Answering ........................................... 9 Time Alarm ............................................ 19
Making .......................................... 9, 10 Tone Option ........................................... 21
Redialling .......................................... 10
Terminating ......................................... 9 Voice Menu ............................................ 41
Cancelling a Base Unit........................... 30
Cancelling a Handset ............................. 30 Wall Mounting .......................................... 8
Clock/Date................................................ 9
Conference Call ..................................... 33

Dialling Pause ........................................ 24

Direct Call Number................................. 23
Display
Standby Mode................................... 21
Talk Mode ......................................... 22

Flash Timing........................................... 26

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For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)

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.

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

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