Compact Plain Paper Fax with DECT Operating Instructions KX-FC195AL Model No. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be used only in Australia.
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Location of Controls How to use the operating instructions When following operating instructions, always keep the front cover page (next page) open so that you will find easy reference to the buttons. OPEN...
Location of controls Please keep this page open when following operating instructions. Base unit SLOW SLOW QUICK QUICK RECALL RECALL REDI REDIAL MUTE MUTE PAUSE AUSE Keys AUTO ANSWER BROADCAST COPY DIGITAL SP-PHONE ERASE FAX/START HELP Handset MESSAGE(S) MESSAGE(S) AUTO RECORD RECORD ER ERASE...
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L This model is designed for use on the Australian network. Copyright: L This manual is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. (PCC) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of PCC and its licensee.
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Warning: Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible,disconnect the power supply cord immediately and return this unit to an authorised service centre.
Important information Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
For Best Performance For Best Performance For best performance Battery charge Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use. L For details, see page 20. For Best Performance Operating distance and noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
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L The unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration. L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit. L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. L This unit should not be used near emergency/intensive care medical equipment and should not be used by people...
Broadcast transmission ... 37 Receiving Faxes Receiving a fax manually... 38 Receiving a fax automatically ... 39 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine)... 40 5. Distinctive Ring Distinctive Ring Using with the ring detection feature 41 6. Copy Copying Making a copy ...42...
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8. Programmable Features Features (Base Unit) Base unit programming ...51 Basic features...51 Advanced features...52 Features (Handset) Handset programming ...55 Handset programming using the base unit PIN... 60 9. Options Multi - Units Operating additional units... 62 Registering a handset to a base unit 62 Selecting the ringer mode ...
1. Introduction and Installation 1 Introduction and Installation 1.1 Included accessories Item Power cord Telephone line cord Cordless handset Battery cover Rechargeable batteries Paper tray Metal recording paper guide Ink film (10 metres long) Operating instructions Quick start sheet *1 For replacement film, see page 11. Note: L If any items are missing or damaged, check with the place of purchase.
KX-A142AL *1 We recommend that you buy a full-size replacement film for continuous use of your unit. Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. The ink film is not reusable. Do not rewind and use the ink film again. *2 Additional handsets have answering device controls printed on their cases, however, remote operation of the base unit’s answering device is not possible.
1. Introduction and Installation Finding the Controls 1.3 Overview 1.3.1 Base unit 5 6 7 8 1 Speaker 2 Document guides 3 Paper tray 4 Metal recording paper guide 5 Recording paper entrance 6 Recording paper exit 7 Tension plate 8 Antenna 9 Front cover j Document exit...
{MUTE} L To mute your voice to the other party during a conversation. Press this button again to resume the conversation. {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} L For speakerphone operation (page 28, 29). {NAVIGATOR}{VOLUME} L To adjust volume (page 22). L To search for a stored entry (page 32, 36). L To select features or feature settings during programming (page 51).
1. Introduction and Installation Icon Meaning Ringer volume off (page 21). Digital symbols The characters are shown on the handset display as follows. Installation (Base Unit) 1.7 Before installation 1.7.1 Removing the shipping tape Remove the shipping tape (1). 1.7.2 Raising the antenna Raise the antenna vertically.
1.8.2 Replacing the ink film The included film roll is a starter ink film. To ensure that the unit operates properly, we recommend the use of Panasonic replacement film. See page 11 for accessory information. L We cannot be responsible for any damage to...
1. Introduction and Installation may occur from the use of non-Panasonic replacement film. Open the covers (see steps 1 to 3 on page 14). Pull out the blue gear (1) and remove the used ink film (2). Remove the used core (3).
If 0688794 flashes and/or the handset beeps even when the handset batteries has been fully charged, both batteries must be replaced. Please use only Panasonic batteries. See page 11 for accessory information. When replacing the batteries, ensure that the correct battery type is selected (page 59).
1. Introduction and Installation Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Remove the batteries positive (+) terminal first. Replace 2 batteries. See the battery installation on page 17. 1.14 Turning the handset power on/off 1.14.1 Power on Press {ih} for more than 1 second.
2 Preparation Connections and Setup 2.1 Connections Plug in the power cord and the telephone line cord. Telephone line cord To a single telephone line jack To a power outlet (220–240 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord Caution: L The power cord must remain connected at all times.
2. Preparation 2.2 Battery charge Place the handset on the cradle of the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use. Note: L Clean the handset charge contacts (1) and the base unit charge contacts (2) with a dry cloth once a month, or the batteries may not charge properly.
2.3 Base unit help function The unit contains helpful information which can be printed for quick reference. Send guide: How to send faxes with the voice guide. (This information will not be printed.) Quick set up: How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number.
2. Preparation Note: L When the ringer volume is set to off, the following will be displayed. Ringer pattern L You can select one of 20 ringer patterns for external calls, internal calls, paging and alarm (page 56). 2.4.2 Handset receiver volume 3 levels (high/medium/low) are available.
Initial Programming 2.6 Date and time You must set the date and time for both the handset and the base unit. 2.6.1 Setting the time and date on the handset {>}{e}{v} {ih} Important: L Confirm that the power cord is connected. L Ensure that w is not flashing.
2. Preparation Example: 10 August, 2003 Press {1}{0} {0}{8} {0}{3}. D:10/M:08/Y:03 TIME: Enter the current hour/minute by selecting 2 digits for each. Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”. Example: 3:15PM (12 hour clock entry) 1. Press {0}{3} {1}{5}. 1 0/M:08/Y:03 TIME: 03:15AM 2.
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3. Press {5} 3 times. LOGO=BI| 4. Press {>} to move the cursor to the next space and press {5} 3 times. LOGO=BIL| To change capital or lower-case letters Pressing the {#} key will change to capital or lower-case alternately. 1.
2. Preparation 2.8 Your fax number {RECALL} {<}{>} {MENU} Press {MENU}. SYSTEM SET UP PRESS NAVI.[( )] Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the following. YOUR FAX NO. Press {SET}. L Cursor (|) will appear on the display. NO.=| Enter your fax number, up to 20 digits.
3 Telephone Making and Answering Calls 3.1 Making phone calls 3.1.1 With the handset {<}{>}{e}{v} Important: L To prevent battery consumption, be sure to press {ih} if a busy tone sounds when/after using the handset. Lift the handset and press {C}. Dial the telephone number.
3. Telephone To turn off key lock, press and hold {j} for more than 2 seconds. Note: L The key lock is cancelled if the handset is turned off. 3.1.2 With the base unit {A}{B} {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {REDIAL/PAUSE} {LOCATOR/HOLD} Press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE}. Dial the telephone number.
3.2.2 With the base unit {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} When “INCOMING CALL” is displayed, press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} and talk into the microphone. When finished talking, press {DIGITAL SP- PHONE}. 3.3 Handset locator Using this feature, you can locate the handset if it has been misplaced. L Keep the front cover page open for button locations.
3. Telephone Note: L To enter another character located on the same number key, press {>} to move the cursor to the next space. L If there is no space to store new entries, “MEMORY FULL” is displayed. Erase unnecessary entries (page 30). To correct a mistake 1.
Press {>} or {j}. L To register other entries, repeat steps 2 to Press {ih}. 3.6.2 Erasing a hot key Press and hold the desired hot key (1 to 9). Press {>}. L “CLEAR” will be displayed. Press {>}. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to select “YES”.
3. Telephone Press {MENU}. Press {*}. L If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6. Edit the name (see the storing procedure on page 31 for instructions). Press {SET}. L If you do not need to edit the telephone number, skip to step 8.
Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service If you hear a call-waiting tone during a conversation with the handset, the handset display will show the second caller’s information. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold. Note: L Please contact your telephone company for details and availability of this service in your...
3. Telephone 3.10.2 Erasing caller information Press {e} or {v} until the desired entry is displayed. Press {>}. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to select “CLEAR”. L If you want to erase all caller information, select “ALL CLEAR”. Press {>}. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to select “YES”.
4 Fax Sending Faxes 4.1 Sending a fax manually {HELP} {FAX/START} {A}{B} {SET} {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {REDIAL/PAUSE} Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN (2) until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
4. Fax L After transmission, the voice guide will turn off automatically. Sending report for confirmation A sending report provides you with a printed record of transmission results. To use this feature, activate feature #04 (page 51). For an explanation of error messages in the result column, see page 65.
If necessary, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select the desired resolution (page 35). Press {>}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired entry and press {FAX/START}. Fax auto redial If the line is busy or if there is no answer, the unit will automatically redial the number up to 2 times.
{STOP} {FAX/START} {AUTO ANSWER} {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} {ih} 4.5.1 Activating TEL mode Set the fax machine to TEL mode by pressing {AUTO ANSWER} repeatedly to display the following. TEL MODE How to receive calls with the base unit Press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE} to answer the call.
– no sound is heard, press *#9 (pre-selected fax activation code) firmly. 3. Replace the handset. L The fax machine will start reception. Note: L To receive fax documents using the extension telephone, you must set the remote fax activation to on (feature #41, page 53) beforehand.
– “RINGER OFF”: The unit will answer without ringing. 4.7 Receive polling (retrieving a fax placed on another fax machine) This feature allows you to retrieve a document from another compatible machine. Therefore you pay for the call. Make sure that no documents are fed into your unit and that the other party’s machine is ready...
If the incoming call is for the phone number; – the fax machine will keep on ringing in TEL mode. – the fax machine will record voice message in TAD/FAX mode.
6. Copy 6 Copy Copying 6.1 Making a copy {>}{A}{B} {START} {COPY} {STOP} Adjust the width of the document guides (1) to the size of the document. Insert the document (up to 10 pages) FACE DOWN (2) until a single beep is heard and the unit grasps the document.
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Legal = 216 mm × 356 mm Letter = 216 mm × 279 mm Note: L If the appropriate reduction rate is not selected, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be deleted. L If the image at the bottom of the document is not copied when you copy a document that is the same length as the recording paper, try 92% or 86%.
7. Answering Device 7 Answering Device Greeting 7.1 Recording your greeting message You can record your own greeting message for TAD/FAX mode, for a maximum of 16 (default) or 60 seconds in length. We recommend you record a message of less than 12 seconds to make it easier to receive faxes.
Incoming Messages 7.3 Listening to recorded messages When the unit has recorded new voice messages: – The PLAY MESSAGES indicator will flash. – The display will show the total number of recorded messages. Example: – The unit will beep slowly if the message alert feature is activated (feature #42, page 53).
7. Answering Device 7.4 Operating from a remote location You can call your unit from a remote location and access the answering device. Important: L Program the remote operation ID beforehand (feature #11, page 52). L Set the unit to TAD/FAX mode before going out (page 39). L Use a touch tone telephone for remote operations.
7.4.3 Other remote operations Erasing a specific message Press {*}{4} while listening to the message you want to erase. Voice guide: “The message has been erased.” L A long beep will sound. The unit will then play back the next message. Erasing all the messages Press {*}{5} to erase all the messages.
7. Answering Device 7.5.1 To use a mailbox Record your TAD/FAX greeting message (page 44). Suggested message: “This is (your name). We are unable to answer right now. To send a fax, start transmission. To leave a message, speak after the beep. To leave a private message, press and the desired mailbox number 1 or 2.
Press {PLAY MESSAGES}. If you have programmed your mailbox password, enter it. L Only the new recorded messages will be played. L If there are no new messages, the unit will play back all the recorded messages. Note: L See the following topics on page 45 for details on features that can be used during playback.
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7. Answering Device Press {MENU}. Press {#}, then {6}{1}. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select “RECORD”. Press {SET}. Speak clearly about 20 cm away from the microphone. L The display will show the remaining recording time. When finished recording, press {STOP}. L The unit will repeat your message.
8 Programmable Features Features (Base Unit) 8.1 Base unit programming {<}{>}{ {MENU} 8.1.1 Programming basic features Press {MENU}. Select the feature you wish to program. Press {<} or {>} repeatedly to display the desired feature. L The current setting of the feature will be displayed.
8. Programmable Features Code #06: Changing the ring setting in TAD/FAX mode TAD RING COUNT RINGS=2 [±] To change the number of rings before the unit answers a call in TAD/FAX mode. You can select “2” (default), “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “TOLL SAVER”...
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8. Enter the transmission start time. L Press {*} repeatedly to select “AM” or “PM”. L If you select the clock display to “24H” (feature #19, page 52), the time is set using 24 hour clock entry. 9. Press {SET}. 10.
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8. Programmable Features To alert you with beeps when there is less than 60 seconds of remaining recording time. The slow beeps will continue until you erase the recorded messages (page 45, 49). “ON”: You will be alerted that you have reached the recording time limit by a beeping sound.
1. Press {MENU}. 2. Press {#}, then {6}{0}. 3. Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select “ON”. 4. Press {SET}. 5. Enter the transfer telephone number. 6. Press {SET}. 7. Press {MENU}. Code #61: Checking, recording or erasing the transfer greeting message TRNS-GREETING CHECK [±]...
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8. Programmable Features Setting the time of alarm 1. Press {j}. 2. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING HS”. 3. Press {>}. 4. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “TIME ALARM”. 5. Press {>}. 6. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “SET TIME”.
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4. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “TONE OPT”. 5. Press {>}. 6. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display the desired item. For the key tone, select “KEY TONE”. For the call waiting tone, select “CALL WAITING”. For the range warning alarm, select “RANGE ALARM”.
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If you change the PIN, please write down your new PIN as the unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. 1. Press {j}. 2. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING HS”.
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5. Press {>}. 6. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “HSPIN CHANGE”. 7. Press {>}. 8. Enter the current 4-digit handset PIN. 9. Enter the new 4-digit handset PIN. 10. Enter the new 4-digit handset PIN again to verify. 11.
“0000”. If you change the PIN, please write down your new PIN as the unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, consult your nearest Panasonic service centre. 1. Press {j}. 2. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING BS”.
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2. Press {e} or {v} repeatedly to display “SETTING BS”. 3. Press {>}. L “INPUT CODE” will be displayed. 4. Press {6}. 5. Enter the 4-digit base unit PIN. L The default PIN is “0000”. 6. Press {>} repeatedly to display the desired call restricted number.
9. Options 9 Options Multi - Units 9.1 Operating additional units Additional handsets: Additional handsets are available for purchase (page 11). 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.
Press {7}. Enter the 4-digit base unit PIN. L The default PIN is “0000”. Press the desired handset number. L The selected handset number will flash. Press {>} or {j}. After “SETTING BS” is displayed, press {ih}. 9.2.2 Cancelling a base unit You can cancel any base unit that your handset is registered to.
9. Options L All the registered handset numbers are displayed and the pre-selected handset number flashes. Press the desired handset number(s). L The selected handset number(s) will flash. L To cancel a selected handset number, press the number again. The number will stop flashing.
Re-insert the document and try again. OTHER FAX NOT RESPONDING L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The document was not fed properly. Re- insert the document and try again.
L There is something wrong with the modem circuit. Contact our service personnel. NO FAX REPLY L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. PAPER JAMMED L A recording paper jam occurred. Clear the jammed paper (page 70).
properly, contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your telephone company. The unit does not ring. L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 21, 22). L The ring setting of feature #06 is set to “RINGER OFF”.
10.3.3 Fax – sending I cannot send documents. L The other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try again. L The other party’s machine is not a fax machine. Check with the other party.
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(page 73). The printing quality is poor. Please do not reuse the ink film! Please use genuine Panasonic replacement film. Refer to page 11 for further details. L The other party sent a faint document. Ask them to send a clearer copy of the document.
The other party complains that they cannot leave a voice message. L The memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 45, 49). L Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please call 132600 for assistance. or visit the website www.panasonic <http://www.panasonic.com.au>...
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Open the back cover (1). Remove the jammed recording paper (1). Turn the gear with the blue core (1) in the direction of the arrow. L Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue core (2) at least once. Correct Incorrect First close the back cover securely (1) by...
10. Help Remove the recording paper and straighten. Pull the tension plate forward (1) and hold open while inserting the paper. 10.4.2 When the recording paper was not fed into the unit properly The display will show the following. CHECK PAPER Remove the recording paper and straighten.
Cleaning 10.6 Document feeder cleaning Clean the document feeder in the following cases: – If misfeeding of the document occurs frequently. – If smudges or black/white lines appear on the original document when transmitting or copying. Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord.
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10. Help Release the back cover by pushing the green lever (2) in the unit. Open the back cover (1). Remove the ink film (2). Clean the thermal head (1) with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol, and let it dry thoroughly. Caution: L To prevent a malfunction due to static electricity, do not use a dry cloth and...
11 General Information Printed Reports 11.1 Reference lists and reports You can print out the following lists and reports for your reference. Setup list: provides you with the current settings of the basic and advanced programming features (page 51 to page 55). Fax number list: provides you with names and numbers which are stored in the navigator directory.
11. General Information 11.2 Technical data about this product 11.2.1 Base unit Applicable lines: Public Switched Telephone Network Document size: Max. 216 mm in width, Max. 600 mm in length Effective scanning width: 208 mm Effective printing width: 202 mm Transmission time Approx.
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Paper specifications Recording paper size: Recording paper weight: Note for recording paper: L Do not use the following types of paper: – Paper with a cotton and/or fibre content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes –...
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11. General Information Operating environment: 5°C–35°C, 20%–80% RH (Relative Humidity) Approx. height 143 mm × width 48 mm × depth 32 mm Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Approx. 120 g Note: L Any details given in these instructions are subject to change without notice. L The pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
12. Index 12.1 Index # #01 Date and time: 23 #02 Your logo: 24 #03 Your fax number: 26 #04 Sending report: 36, 51 #06 FAX ring setting: 52 #06 TAD ring setting: 40, 52 #10 Recording time for an incoming message: 52 #11 Remote operation ID: 52 #17 Ringer pattern: 52...