900MHz Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TC1733CB Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions Call Display Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use. For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at...
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Call Display and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will display the caller’s name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting/Call Waiting Deluxe, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the...
For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 13). The battery is beneath this cover. Base Unit Location Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
Displays Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on the displays. These display prompts are shown below. Handset The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. No items stored The battery needs to be charged.
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“ During a conversation, the display shows the Talk length of the call (e.g. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also 01-06-35 displayed (p. 13). The handset has lost communication with the No link to base base unit.
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“ Displays An outside call has been put on hold by the Intercom hold handset in the intercom mode. To release the hold, press 00-00-07 A second call is received during a conversation BROWN,NANCY (p. 52). 555-666-7777 ----Waiting---- (›) (‹) CH (fi) EDIT (fl) was pressed while...
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Base unit The clock needs adjusting (p. 25, 26). Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 22). The unit is in the answering system programming mode. The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select: —9 levels (0–8) are available while using the answering system (p.
AC Adaptor Raise the antenna. ≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1. ≥The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) ≥To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 74.
“ Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before initial use. ≥The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator lights. IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD Indicator Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
≥If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 13): Operation Operating time While in use (TALK)
“ Selecting the Display and Voice Guidance Language You can select either ENGLISH or FRENCH as the display and voice guidance language. Your phone comes from the factory set to ENGLISH. If you want to select FRENCH, program as follows: Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
“ Settings Selecting the Dialing Mode 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”. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press Program...
Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press Program 1Save directory...
Programmable Functions You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press <Function menu>* To store an item in the directory (p.
“ Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
“ Programmable Functions Selecting the Ringer Volume You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press (›)
Selecting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press (›)
Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 23). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p.
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“ To erase the recorded greeting message briefly ¤ Press (GREETING) (ERASE) Press while the message is being played. ≥The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting. Pre-recorded greeting message If you do not record a greeting message (p. 22), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p.
“ Preparing the Answering System Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. The unit must be in the standby mode before programming. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Lift the handset, and press (›)
“ Day and Time Adjustment Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the day and time that each message was recorded. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press Program 1Save directory Ringer volume (›) (‹) Press repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume points to “Program”.
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“ Preparing the Answering System ≥In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by pressing ($).) If a power failure occurs, the time may be shifted. When “ ”...
“ 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”. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press (›) (‹) Press repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume points to “Program”.
“ Preparing the Answering System 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 “Toll saver”*. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”. (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press (›)
Making Calls “ To have a hands-free conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 72). Back side Speaker Display (OFF) (‹), (›), CH (fi) (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Microphone Press Talk Dial a phone number. Talk 1112222 ≥The dialed number is displayed. ≥After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength.
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“ Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation (Using Digital Duplex Speakerphone) Press SP-phone Dial a phone number. SP-phone ≥The dialed number is displayed. 1112222 ≥After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. SP-phone When the other party answers, talk into the 00-00-00...
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“ To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. 3334444 ≥If you misdial, press (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR). One digit is erased from the right. Dial the correct phone number. Press e.g. was pressed. Talk To have a hands-free phone conversation, 3334444 press , and when the other party...
“ Making Calls To put a call on hold (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) Press Hold ≥“Hold” is displayed. ≥The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator on the base 00-00-08 unit flashes. ≥If you put a call on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone will sound. The call will be disconnected after a total of 10 minutes.
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings and the CALLER ID indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 34). In order to view the Call Display information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.
Call Display Service This unit is compatible with a Call Display service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party’s information will be displayed on the handset after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
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≥Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: ≥—If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Call Display service, the display will show “Unavailable Name & No.”. ≥—If a long distance call is identified, and the caller’s name and/or number cannot be received, the display will show “Long distance”.
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Lift the handset off the base unit and (›) (‹) press to enter the Caller List.
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“ e.g. When you search from the most recent call: (›) (‹) Lift the handset off the base unit and press 2 new callers 1=Directory (›) Press ≥If there is no name information for a caller, SMITH,JACK the display will only show the phone 222-333-4444 number.
“ Using the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List (›), (‹) Lift the handset off the base unit and (›) (‹) press to enter the Caller 3 new callers List. 1=Directory (›) (‹) Press repeatedly to find TURNER,CINDY the desired caller.
“ Editing the Caller’s Phone Number The unit can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Lift the handset off the base unit and (›) (‹) press to enter the Caller List. 5 new callers 1=Directory (›)
“ Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store numbers that are in the Caller List in the directory. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. Lift the handset off the base unit and (›) (‹) press...
Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Lift the handset off the base unit and (›) (‹) press...
Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display.
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“ (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press Program 1Save directory Ringer volume While the arrow points to “Save Directory= EDIT (fl) directory”, press 20 items ≥The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters, with the Enter name CH (fi) EDIT (fl)
“ Using the Directory Steps for Entering Names and Symbols CH (fi) The handset dialing buttons ( LOUD/ EDIT (fl) EDIT can be used to enter letters and symbols. SEARCH CLEAR Each button selects a character as shown below. HOLD SP-PHONE INTERCOM REPEAT...
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“ For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) Press While the arrow points to “Save Directory= EDIT (fl) directory”, press 20 items Enter name =Next Press EDIT (fl) Press six times, then press move the cursor to the right. Press four times.
“ Using the Directory Finding Items in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. CH (fi) EDIT (fl) Press to enter the directory list. Directory list 1=Caller’s list ≥In step 1, you can go to the Caller List by pressing EDIT (fl) (p.
“ Index table Keys Index Keys Index Other symbols, 1 M, N, O, 6 A, B, C, 2 P, Q, R, S, 7 D, E, F, 3 T, U, V, 8 G, H, I, 4 W, X, Y, Z, 9 J, K, L, 5 Dialing from the Directory CH (fi)
“ Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. CH (fi) EDIT (fl) Press to enter the directory list. (›) (‹) Press ≥The first item is displayed. (›) (‹) Press repeatedly to find the Jane directory item you want to change, and...
Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. CH (fi) EDIT (fl) Press to enter the directory list. (›) (‹) Press ≥The first item is displayed. (›) (‹) Press repeatedly to find Helen the directory item you want to erase.
Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) Talk to the paged party after the beeps. (OFF) ≥“Intercom” is displayed. (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC.
Special Features “ (OFF) (›), (‹), EDIT (fl) (TONE) (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.
“ Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) We recommend that you press if a pause is required for dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service. e.g. Line access number (PBX) ¤...
“ Call Waiting Deluxe Service This unit is compatible with a Call Waiting Deluxe Service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, Call Waiting Deluxe Service not only allows your handset to display the second caller’s information, but also offers you a variety of ways to deal with the second call (p.
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“ Special Features To use Call Waiting Deluxe Service You can choose from the options on the display as shown below. Display Signification Ans (Answer) Answers the second call, while keeping the first call on hold. Plays the pre-recorded hold message for the Hold second caller and the second call is put on hold.
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“ After selecting “Ans” (Answer) or “Hold”: You can choose one of the following options: 1:Return —“Return” to return to the waiting call. 2:Drop —“Drop” to hang up the current call and 3:Conference answer the waiting call. —“Conference” to make a conference call. (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Press to display the option menu.
“ Special Features FLASH Button (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Pressing allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the flash time The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”.
Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. ≥The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 12 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be shortened by up to 3 minutes.
Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been recorded. Listening to only new During playback, messages the display shows the message number. (NEW\MESSAGE/SLOW\TALK) Press briefly.
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“ During playback (REPEAT) To repeat Press briefly. message ≥If you press within 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played. (SKIP) To skip Press briefly. message (STOP) To stop Press operation ≥To resume playback, press (NEW\MESSAGE/SLOW\TALK). ≥If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press (STOP) again, the unit will return to the standby mode.
“ Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded messages privately, you can use the handset. Handset: (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Press ≥The number of new messages is heard on the handset. Base unit: To listen to new messages, press (NEW\MESSAGE/SLOW\TALK)
Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“Memory full” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. FULL —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. Erase some, or all, of the messages.
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 64). ≥To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 66.
“ Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”. Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode.
“ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press Press 1 to play back all messages. All message Press 2 for other functions. playback. Press Press Press 1 to play back new messages. New message Press 2 for other functions.
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“ All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes. New Message Playback Only new messages are played back.
“ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang up anytime. Direct commands NEW MESSAGE ≥Only new messages are played back.
ERASING A ≥The current message is erased. ($) (4) SPECIFIC ≥A short beep will sound and the next MESSAGE message will be played. (During playback) ERASING ALL ≥All recorded messages are erased. ($) (5) MESSAGES ≥A long beep sounds and “No messages” is heard.
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. (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Summary of remote operation (FLASH/CALL\WAIT/PLAYBACK) Press ≥The number of new messages is heard. ≥“Remote operation”...
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Direct commands NEW MESSAGE ≥Only new messages are played back. PLAYBACK ALL MESSAGE ≥All messages are played back. PLAYBACK REPEAT ≥The current message is repeated. (During playback) ≥If you press within 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played.
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow.
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Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. ≥Raise the antenna. ≥Fasten the telephone line cord to Wall Phone Plate prevent it from being disconnected. Hook To charge the battery: Place the bottom of the handset on the charge contacts (1) and insert Hook the hook into the handset hole (2).
Using the Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA90C headset. Connecting the optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jack as shown below.
Battery Replacement “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P504 battery. Press the notch on the battery cover firmly (1) and slide it as indicated by the arrow (2).
Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a T-adaptor. Standard Telephone Single-Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord T-Adaptor...
Before Requesting Help “ Cordless Telephone Problem Cause and Remedy “No link to base ≥You are too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again. Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed ≥Place the handset on the base unit and and an alarm tone sounds.
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“ Before Requesting Help Problem Cause and Remedy While programming or ≥To answer the call, press searching, the unit starts to Start again from the beginning after ring and stops the program/ hanging up. search. The unit does not display the ≥You need to subscribe to a Call Display caller’s name and/or phone service from a telephone company.
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“ Problem Cause and Remedy You cannot redial by ≥If the last number dialed was more than pressing 32 digits long, the number will not be (REDIAL/PAUSE/FUNCTION) redialed correctly. ≥Access numbers entered after pressing (TONE) will not be included when redialing.
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“ Before Requesting Help Problem Cause and Remedy You cannot listen to the ≥Make sure that the unit is in the standby recorded messages. mode. “ ” is displayed and the ≥Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of FULL ANSWER ON indicator the messages (p.
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“ Problem Cause and Remedy During playback, the unit ≥To answer the call, press starts to ring and stops To resume playback, press (NEW\MESSAGE/SLOW\TALK) playback. after hanging up (p. 58). General Problem Cause and Remedy The unit does not work. ≥Check the settings (p.
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“ Before Requesting Help Problem Cause and Remedy Previously programmed ≥If a power failure occurs, programmed information is erased. information may be erased. Reprogram if necessary. “Recharge” is displayed, ≥Charge the battery fully (p. 13). “ ” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently.
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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 specified authorized Panasonic Factory Servicentres. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone...
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