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KX-TC1741B PLEASE READ BEFORE USE [ Caller ID Compatible I AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 4 hours before Initial use. Panasonlc World Wide Web address: http://www.penasonlc.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico...
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Before Initial Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 84 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. telephone company serv!ceslA_r _b_!_g t0 C_!!_ iDi thi_ P_ne wi!!display the cal er's name and phbn_ numi_br.An added_;_b_e visual cal! waiting, willdisplay t_h_Se(_Qr!_! _i _fs n_me and phone nu hor du.og wat.g...
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For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 4 hours before initial use (p. 14). Base Unit Location Calls are transmittedbetween the base unit and the handsetusing wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise free operation, the recommended base unit location is: In a HIGH and CENTRAL Away from electrical...
Contents Location of Controls ................Displays ....................Settings ......:..............Connections..................Battery Charge ................... Selecting the Dialing Mode..............16 Selecting the Line Mode ..............17 StoringYour Area Code ..............18 Storinge Second Area Code .............. 19 Setting the Auto Talk Feature ............. 20 Selecting the Ringer Volume ..............
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Calling Back from the Caller List ............46 Editingthe Caller's Phone Number ............ 47 Storing the CallerListInformation inthe Handset's SpeedDialerMemory.., 48 Erasing the Caller List Information ..;..........49 intercom ....................Transferringa Call Using the Intercom..........51 Special Features .................. FLASH Button..................For Call Waiting Service Users............
Displays Boththe handset and the base unit show you information and instructions on their displays. These display prompts are shown below. Handset display No items stored The Caller List is empty. The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery Recharge (p.
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This is a name from the Caller List. The display shows: 111-2222 JACK SMITH II:20A JAN12 ×3 -- the caller's name, -- the caller's number, -- the time.and date of the last call (ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and -- the number of times called (ex. 3 times). The base unit is paging the handset (p.
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Displays Base unit display The clock needs adjusting (p. 26). Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 23). The unit is in the answeringsystem programming mode. The speaker volume level is set to "5". You can select: - 9 levels (0-8) while using the answering system (p.
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor _ • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. POLV1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •...
Settings Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 4 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. •IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Battery strength You can check the present battery strengthon the displaywhile the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List, programming, etc.
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Battery Information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 14); Operation Approx, baffery life While in use (TALK) Up to about 8 hours While not in use (Stand-By) Up to about 21 days • Battery life may be shorteneddepending on usage conditions,such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List, and ambient temperature.
Settings Selecting the Dialing Mode You can programthe dialing mode using the handset near the base unit. If you have touch tone service, set to "Tone". If rotary or pulse service is used, set to "Pulse". Your phone comes from the factory set to "Tone". The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before programming.
Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connectedto a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to "B". Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be available (p. 54), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 60). Your phone comes from the factory set to "A".
m]k Settings Storing Your Area Code We recommend that you program your area code first before using the Caller ID feature (p. 42). Incomingcalls from the same area code willthen be recordedin the Caller List Withoutthe area code, You do not have to remove the area code before calling back or storing.When incomingcalls from a different area code are received, "1"...
Storing a Second Area Code You can program another local area code. This area code does not require a "1" before it when dialing. After storing this area code, the display will show the 10 digits (3-digit area code _olus7-digit phone number) after a call is received from that area code.
Settings Setting the Auto Talk Feature The AutoTalk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing I'fA-E'K"J. If you want to view caller's information on the display aftef lifting the handset, turn this feature OFF by programming.
Selecting the Ringer Volume With the handset The TALK indicatorlight must be off.. • To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press [LOUD/RINGERI. HIGH (Each time you press the button,the Ringer High IIIIII dnger volume will change and the selected volume will dng.) Ringer Low || High...
Settings Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Pull down the handset hook until it locks, so the tab holds the handset. Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •...
Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personalgreetingmessage of up to 2 minutes. If a greetingmessage is not recorded,one of two pre-recordadgreetingswill be playedwhen a call is received(p. 24)," All messages(greetlng,incoming,etc.) are storedin digitalmemory (p. 56), The total recording time Is about !5 minutes. We recommendyou recorda brtef greeting mesaage (sea sample on next page) in order to leave more time for recordingnew messages, To record a greeting message...
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m_ Preparing the Answering System "Hello, this is (yourname and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Greeting message sample Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you." To erase the recorded greeting message Press IGREETINGCHECKI ,,_ press _ while the message is being played, •...
Programming Summary for the Answering System You can programthe followingfunctionsusing the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. The TALK end DIGITAL SP-PHON# Indicator lights must be off before programming, press Liftthe handset, and (:PROGRAM). Press _.
Preparing the Answering System Time and Day Adjustment Voce T melDey Stamp: During playbacki e syntheszed vo cew announce the time and day th.ateach message was recorded, Press CPROGRAMI. • The TALK indicatorflashes. Press _. • "P" is displayed on the base unit. Press 1_.
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To check the time/day Press _ _ [_. • The current time/day is heard. When finished, press CPROGRAMI.
Preparing the Answering System Selecting the Caller's Recording Time You can select "1 minute","3 minutes"or "greeting only"for the caller's recording time, Your phone comes from the factory set to "3 minutes". Press CPROGRAMI. • The TALK indicatorflashes, Press CPLAYBACK). • "P" is displayed on the base unit. Press [].
Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unitringsbefore the answering systemanswersa call, from "2" to "7" or "AUTO (for Toll Saver*)". Your phonecomes from the factory set to "AUTO". Press _. • The TALK indicator flashes. Press [PLAYBACK].
Making Calls With the Handset and Indicator (REDIAL/PAUSE] Press _£). Talk • The TALK indicatorlights. CHI0 • The selected channel number is displayed. Dial a phone number. ii12222 • The dialed number is displayed. Talk CHI0 • After a few seconds, the display will show Talk the length of the call and the present battery strength.
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redial the last number dialed on the handset Press _ -_ [REDIAL/PAUSE}. To select the receiver volume Press [LOUD/RINGER] while talking. MEDIUM • Each time you press the button, the Loud Low IIII volume level willchange from MEDIUM (preset) to HIGH to LOW. •...
rob, Making Calls With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) Press (DIGITALSP-PHONE). [REDIAUPAUSEJ • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicatorlights. Dial a telephone number. When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). IHOLD/RINGERJ [DIGITAL SP-PHONEI To hang up, press and Indicator {DIGITALSP-PHONEI.
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To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking To increase, press VOLUME {_. To decrease, press VOLUME []. To redial the last number dialed on the base unit PressD_ITAL SP-PHONEJ_1_IREDIAL/PAUS__J. To put a call on hold Press _. • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicatorflashes. To release the hold From the base unit, press _.
Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialing You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad. Handset: Press I_. Base unit: Dial a telephone number while hearing a dial tone on the...
Answering Calls If you subscribeto a Caller ID service, the callingparty informationwill be displayedon the handset after the first ring (p. 42). In order to view the CALLER ID information,please wait until the second ringto answer a call. With the Handset If the handset is off the base unit, press I'f"A-_'].
Remote Speakerphone You can easily switch a call from the handset to the speakerphone. Handset: During a call with the handset, press _, • The call is switched to the base unit. • The INTERCOM indicator flashes and "Remote INTERCOM sp-phone"...
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You can turnon the base unit speakerphone using the handset as a remote control. Making calls using the handset as a remote control 1. Handset: Press CREMOTE SPJ. 2. Handset: Dial a telephone number. • You can also dial with the base unit keypad. 3.
Speed Dialer (Handset) Storing Phone Numbers in Memory You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the handset. The diatingbuttons ([_ to [_) function as memory stations. The TALK Indicator light must be off before programming. Memor) Numbers -- SEARCH _ROGRAM Save AUTO#...
Press a memory station number (_ to [_). 3334444 • A long beep sounds. Save in AUTO 1 • The handset will returnto the stand-by mode. • To store other numbers, repeat steps 1 through5. • To cancel during programming, press [PROGRAM)or I'E-X_"I. Restart from step 1.
Speed Dialer (Base Unit) Storing Phone Numbers in Memory You can store up to 5 numbers in the base unit. The dialing buttons ([!) to [_) function as memory stations. The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before programming.
To erase a stored number twice I the memory stationnumber ((!) to _) for Press IAUTOIPROGRAMJ the phone number to be erased. Dialing a Stored Number Press (_DIGITAL S P-PHONE 1. Memory Station Numbers Press (AUTO/PROGRAMJ. Press the memory station number (_] to {_).
Caller ID Service This unit is compatiblewith a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. After you subscribeto a Caller ID service, the callingparty informationwill be displayedon the handset after the first ring. The unitcan record informatio.n of up to 50 differentcallers, includingthe time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
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• If your unit is connected to a PBX whichdoes not supportCaller ID services,you cannot access those services. • In some callingareas, the name display service may not be available. For further information,please contact your telephonecompany. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicatorflashes on the base unit.
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To confirm who has called you, follow the steps below. The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE Indicator lights must be off. Lift the handset oft the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH [] or [] to enter the...
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Ex. When you search from the most recent call: I Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH {_ or (_. 2 new calls v=New ^=Old _ Press SEARCH {_. To return to the previous caller, 111-2222 press SEARCH _], JACK...
m_ Using the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List -SEARCH[],{_ Lift the handset off the base unit. 3 new calls v=New ^=Old If the handset is off the base unit, press SEARCH [] or [] to enter the list. CINDY TURNER Press SEARCH []...
Editing the Caller's Phone Number The unitcan edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE Indicator lights must be off. Liftthe handset off the base unit. 5 new calls If the handset is off the base unit, press ^=Old J v=New SEARCH []...
Using the Caller List Storing the Caller List Information in the Handset's Speed Dialer Memory You can store numbers that are.in the Caller List into the handset's Speed Dialer memory. The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE Indicator lights must be off. Lift the handset off the base unit.
Erasing the Caller List Information Afterchecking the Caller List,you can erase some or all of the entries. The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHON E Indicator lights must be off. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Lift the handset off the base unit. calls i0 new v=New...
Intercom A 2-way intercomis available between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press {INTERCOM}.Talk to" the paged party after the beep. • The indicatorlights and "Intercom" is displayed. Base unit: When the other party's voice is heard, answer using the andIndica_ MIC.
During the intercom cell: • Intercomcalls can only be ended with the handset. • If the handset user has difficultyhearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressingVOLUME {_. • If an incomingcall is received, the intercomcall stops and the unitstarts to ring.To answer, press I_-_, [REMOTESP1or IDIGITALSP-PHONEI.
Special Features TALKIndicator X ,,X ' IREDIAt._'AUSEI" _ (REDIALiPAUSE) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] FLASH Button Pressing IFLASH/CALL WAITI or _ allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferringan extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional)such as call waiting, •...
Flash time Press SEARCH [] (Yes key). :700ms v=Next ^=Save Press key) repeatedly SEARCH 6_ (Next untilthe desired time is displayed. Press SEARCH [] key). (Save • A long beep sounds. • The display will return to the stand-by mode. •...
Special Features Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Visual Call Service Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service allows NANCY BROWN your handset to display the secondcaller's 1- 0 00- 2 22 - 33 3 3 information. After you hear a call-waitingtone while ..
Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller's message is recorded. _,The total recordingtime (includinggreetingmessage) is about 15 minutes, f messages ere reCprdedin noisy rooms, the time may be sh0den_d by up tO3 m_nutes_ •...
Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recordedmessages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicatorflashes, new messages have been recorded. Listening to only new messages Duringplayback,the display shows the Press [NEW MESSAGE]briefly. message number, •...
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During playback To repeat/ To repeat from the beginning of the message rewind Press {REPEAT/REW} briefly.(If you presswithin5 seconds message of playback,the previousmessagewill be played.) To rewind part of the message Press and hold {REPEATIREW]untilyou reach the desired place. • At the beginning of the message, 3 beeps will sound. To skip/cue To skip to the next message message...
Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listento the recorded messages privately,you can use the handset. Handset: Press _. • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. Base unit: To listen to new messages, press FNEWMESSAGEJ...
Erasing Messages The unitwill announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: - "Memory full"is heard. - -I"-Jl_l,,is displayed on the base unit. - the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. Erase some or all of the messages.
Pager Call This feature allows you to alert your pager when the unit records an incoming message or receives a Caller ID call (p. 64). You can retrieve the message from a touch tone telephone (p, 66). If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the caller's telephone number will be displayed on your pager.
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Storing a 1-800 pager number If you use a 1-800 pager number with a PIN code, store the pager number as follows. Press P_OGRAM). • The TALK indicatorflashes. Press (PLAYBACKI. • "P" is displayedon the base unit. Press [_. • "-" is displayed on the base unit. (_) Enter the 1-800 pager number, TALK In and press (REDIAL/PAUSE]...
Pager Call Storing Your Home Telephone Number After storingyour home telephonenumber, it willthen be displayed on your pager when your family wants you to call home. (See useful information on page 63.) Press _. • The TALK indicator flashes. Press _. •...
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To confirm the stored pager and home numbers Press _ = [_. • The unitdials the stored pager number. • The pager beeps, and displays yodr home number and "11"*. • If the pager does not beep or does not display your home number and "11", store the pager and home numbersagain (p.
Pager Call Pager Mode Setting After subscribing to a Caller ID service (p. 42), you can selectone of the followingpager mode settings:The unitwillalert your pager: 1. after the unit recordsan incomingmessage (factbrypiesei), 2: each time the unit receivesa Caller ID _ii, _ven _ th_ _!l_r does not leave a message.
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager Press IPLAYBACK_. • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. Press {_, • "I_1';1_" is displayed on the base unit. • If "_" is not displayed, the pager number is not stored. Store the number (p.
Remote Operation froma Touch TonePhone You can operate the answeringsystem from any touchtone phone. A synthesizedvoice menu willguide you on how to operate the unit (p. 68). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unitdirectly,see page 7D. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a touch tone phone, Enter your remote code (p.
Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorizedpeople from accessingyour unit and listeningto your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00.-99). The factory preset remote code number is "11", If you do not programyour own remote code number, you can use "11". The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE Indicator lights must be off before programming.
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press(]]. " Press {_. Press {_. Press _. _'Press 1 to record yourmessag€. k__"s°" j" _Pr_s 2 for otherfunctions Press [_. Press {_. Press G_. Press [_.
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All Message Playback All recordedmessages are played back. At the end of the last message, "End of final message" is heard.The unitwillannounce the remainingrecording time if itis lessthan 5 minutes. New Message Playback Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last message, "End of final message"...
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also controlyour unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang up anytime. " Direct commands NEW MESSAGE •...
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PAGER CALL • Each time you press _, "on/off" is ON/OFF heard end the mode will turn on or off. • If you have not stored a pager number, 6 beeps will sound and the mode will not turn on. ANSWERING •...
Remote Operation with the Handset You can operate your answering system with the handset. The announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with the handset. Summary of remote operation Press _. • The number o! new messages is heard. •...
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Voice menu If no commandsare entered after you press [PLAYBACK],the unit willstart the following voice menu. "Press 4 toplay backnew messages; Press 5 to play back all messages." • You can enter direct commands even when the voice menu has started. Direct commands NEW MESSAGE •...
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Remote Operation with the Handset PAGER CALL • Each time you press _J, the mode will ON/OFF turn on or off. • If you have not stored a pager number, "I_'-_" will not be displayed on the base unit and the mode will not turn on. ANSWERING •...
"( I ]" flashes after being fully If "Recharge" charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P501 (KX-A36) battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. To avoid loss of memory, replace within 3 minutes.
Before Requesting Help Cordless Telephone Problem Remedy • You are too far from the base unit, "Out of range"iS displayed and an alarm tone Move closer and try again. • Place the handset on the base unit and sounds when you press [REMOTE S_, try again.
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Problem Remedy You cannot program items, • Programming is not possible while the such as the dialing mode. unit is in the talk or speakerphone mode, when viewing caller information, or while the answering system is in use. • Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming.
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Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy When a second call is • The line mode selection is incorrect. See received during a page 17, conversation, the unit does not display the new caller's name and/or phone number. (LOCATOP,/INTERCOM'J does • The handset is too far from the base unit. not function.
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Answering system Problem Remedy The answering system is on, • The recording time is set to "greeting but incoming messages are only". Select "1 minute" or "3 minutes" not recorded. (p. 28). • Memory is full. Erase some or all of the messages (p.
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Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy • To answer the call, press While recording a greeting message, the unit stads to ring LDIGITAL SP-PHONE_J, or lift the and stops recording. handset off the base unit or press The recording will stop. Start from the beginning after hanging up.
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If you cannot solve your ° Call our customer call center at problem 1-800-211 -PANA(7262). • Panasonic's e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts @panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY...
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. 3.
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies)in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3.
FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows: FCC Registration No ..........(found on the bottom of the unit) Ringer Equivalence .................... 0.1B The particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected. This unit must not be connected to a coin operated line. If you are on a party line, check with your local telephone company.
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• If there is any trouble -- disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your...
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• Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. • Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.