Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX-TC1170ALN Panasonic
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Cordless Phone Model No. KX-TC1 170ALN Operating lnstructions Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use.
2 Before Initial Use Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. For your future reference Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Accessories (included) Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.
3 For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the portable unit. Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use (p. 12). Make sure the portable unit faces forward as shown. • Clean the charge contacts of the portable unit and the charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
4 Contents Preparation Location of Controls ........................................................................... 6 Displays ............................................................................................... 8 Settings .............
5 Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Speed Dialler ......................................................................... 50 Storing Phone Numbers in Memory ................................................... 50 Dialling a Stored Number .
6 Location of Controls Base unit CALLER ID IN USE FUNCTION ED IT C LE AR EX IT S E A R C H LOCATOR/ INTERCOM ABC DEF GHI JKL M NO A U T O P Q R S TUV W X Y Z V O L U M E HOLD RECALL REDIAL PAUSE MULTI4 M IC S P - P H O N E RINGER 4 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 0 9 OK M3 M2 M1 VOLUME , Buttons (p.
Preparation 7 Charger CHARGE Indicator (p. 12) Charge Contacts (p. 13) Portable unit (TALK) Button (p. 21, 25) Antenna Navigator Key ( , , , OK ) (p. 19, 28, 44) Display (p. 9) (FUNCTION/EDIT) Button (p. 14, 19, 33) (RECALL) Button (p. 62) Charge Contacts (p.
Displays 8 Base unit display In the standby mode, the display shows the current time and date, and the number of new calls. The base unit ringer volume is off. To turn the ringer on, see page 15. The alarm clock is turned on. To cancel the mode, see page 54.
Preparation 9 Portable unit display The battery needs to be charged. Place the portable unit on the charger to charge the battery (p. 12). The display will show the number of new calls when or OK is pressed. To search from the most recent call, press ( New key).
10 Displays When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 35, 41). This is a name from the directory. The stored name and phone number are displayed. The length of the intercom call between the portable unit and base unit is displayed (Ex.
Preparation 11 • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1AL. • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) • Use only a Panasonic Handset for the KX-TC1170ALN. • During a power failure, this unit functions only as a regular telephone.
12 Settings Battery Charge Place the portable unit on the charger and charge for about 10 hours before initial use. • Make sure that the confirmation tone sounds when the portable unit is placed on the charger. • The CHARGE indicator lights. • The portable unit number is displayed.
Preparation 13 Recharge Recharge the battery when: — “ Recharge battery ” is displayed, — “” flashes on the display, or — the portable unit beeps intermittently while it is in use.
14 Settings Selecting the Ringer V olume You can set the base unit and portable unit ringer volumes to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the base unit and portable unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Handset Portable Unit Base Unit With the portable unit Make sure that the portable unit is in the standby mode.
Preparation 15 With the base unit Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. • To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press (HOLD/RINGER) . (Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change.) — “” is displayed for about 5 seconds.
16 Settings Setting the T ime and Date You can select AM/PM or 24-hour clock by programming. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. Base Unit 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the base unit. 2 Press or repeatedly until “ SET CLOCK ? ” is displayed.
Preparation 17 7 Press OK . 8 Enter the current month and day by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set Dec. 27, enter “ 1227 ” .) 9 Press OK . 10 Enter the current year by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set the year 2001, enter “ 2001 ” .) 11 Press OK .
18 Settings Setting the LCD Contrast You can select the LCD contrast level from 1 to 4 by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to 3. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. Base Unit 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the base unit.
Preparation 19 Programming Summary of Preparations Handset Portable Unit Base Unit With the portable unit You can program the following function items using the portable unit near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details.
20 Programming Summary of Preparations During programming • To scroll between the programming mode, press or or (FUNCTION/EDIT) . • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT) . • If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby mode.
21 Basic Operation Making Calls Handset Portable Unit Base Unit With the Portable Unit 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialled number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the portable unit on the charger.
22 1. Enter a phone number. • If you misdial, press . Digits are erased from the right. • To cancel, press (EXIT/CH) . 2. Press (TALK) . T o dial after confirming the entered number • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.
23 Basic Operation With the Base Unit You can make a call by simply lifting the handset and dialling the phone number. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle. Using the speakerphone 1 Press (SP-PHONE) . • The indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number.
24 T o adjust the handset volume (3 levels) or speaker volume (12 levels) while talking To increase, press VOLUME . To decrease, press VOLUME . • The display shows the volume level for a few seconds. T o redial the last number dialled Lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE) (REDIAL/PAUSE) .
25 Basic Operation Answering Calls Handset Portable Unit Base Unit With the Base Unit You can answer a call by simply lifting the handset. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle. Using the speakerphone 1 Press (SP-PHONE) . 2 Talk into the MIC . 3 To hang up, press (SP-PHONE) .
Caller ID Service Handset Portable Unit Base Unit 26 This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be displayed on the portable unit and base unit after the first ring.
, OK 27 Basic Operation T I N A R OBINSON 0211115555 * Private name display If you receive a call from one of the same phone numbers stored in the directory, the caller’s name will be displayed on the portable unit. • To use this function, names and phone numbers must be stored in the directory (p.
Using the Caller List Handset Portable Unit Base Unit 28 V iewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. 1 Press or OK on the portable unit to enter the Caller List.
29 Basic Operation Ex. When you search from the most recent call with the portable unit: Press or OK . Press . Press . Press . Press . To return to the previous caller , press . To exit the Caller List , press (EXIT/CH) . • The portable unit will return to the standby mode.
Using the Caller List 30 1 Press (CALLER!ID) to enter the Caller List. • The most recent caller information is displayed. • You can also enter the Caller List by pressing or on the base unit. 2 To search from the most recent call, press or (CALLER!ID) .
31 Basic Operation 3:10 PM 6/10 NE W # 03 02223334444 1:54 PM 6/9 NE W # 02 ✕ 2 0244448888 10:38 AM 6/9 # 01 01234567890123 H 10:38 AM 6/9 # 01 45678901 I Ex. When you search from the most recent call with the base unit: Press or (CALLER!ID) . Press or (CALLER!ID) .
Using the Caller List 32 1 Press or OK on the portable unit to enter the Caller List. 2 Press or repeatedly to find the desired caller. 3 Press (TALK) . • The displayed phone number is dialled automatically. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.
33 Basic Operation 0276543210 1 Press or OK on the portable unit to enter the Caller List. 2 Press or repeatedly to find the desired caller. 3 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) . 4 Add a number to the current number. • Each time you press , the digit to the left of the cursor is erased.
Using the Caller List 34 1 Press (CALLER!ID) to enter the Caller List. • You can also enter the Caller List by pressing or on the base unit. 2 Press or repeatedly to find the desired caller. 3 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) . • The number furthest to the left will flash.
35 Basic Operation Enter name CINDY TURNER #= ←→ H OK=Save Storing Caller List Information in the Directory Using the portable unit You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode.
Using the Caller List 36 Storing Caller List Information in the One- T ouch Dialler Memory Using the base unit You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the One- Touch Dialler memory. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode.
37 Basic Operation Storing Caller List Information in the Speed Dialler Memory Using the base unit You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the Speed Dialler memory. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode.
Using the Caller List 38 11:50 AM 1/12 NE W # 12 ✕ 2 1114447777 11:20 AM 1/12 # 03 0355556666 11:20 AM 1/12 # 03 CLEAR Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode.
39 Basic Operation T o erase all entries in the Caller List 1 Press or OK on the portable unit to enter the Caller List. • Make sure that “ 0 new call ” is displayed. 2 Press OK . 3 Press or to select “ All clear ”. 4 Press OK ( Yes key). • A beep sounds and all entries are erased.
Using the Directory Portable Unit 40 You can store up to 30 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 portable unit display.
41 Basic Operation • If a pause is required for dialling, (REDIAL/PAUSE) can be stored in a phone number counting as one digit (p. 62) in step 5. • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) . • If the display shows “ Memory is full ” in step 2, the display will return to step 1.
Using the Directory 42 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) (*) (#) To move the cursor to the left. Steps for Entering Names and Symbols The dialling buttons on the portable unit can be used to enter letters and symbols. Each button selects a character as shown below.
43 Basic Operation Tom Jone Tom Jon Tom J To Tom T 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the portable unit. 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ”, press OK ( Yes key). 3 Press (8) . 4 Press (6) six times, then press (#) ( → ) to move the cursor to the right.
Using the Directory 44 1 Press or on the portable unit to enter the directory list. • The first item or last item is displayed. 2 Press or repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. • All directory items are stored in the order shown on the right.
45 Basic Operation Dialling from the Directory Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. 1 Press or on the portable unit repeatedly to find the directory item that you want to dial. • To search for the item by initial, see page 44.
Using the Directory 46 • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) . 1 Press or on the portable unit repeatedly to find the directory item you want to change, then press OK . • To search for the item by initial, see page 44.
47 Basic Operation 1 Press or on the portable unit repeatedly to find the directory item you want to erase. • To search for the item by initial, see page 44. 2 Press OK . 3 Press or to select “ Clear ”. 4 Press OK ( Yes key). • The display will show the next item.
One-T ouch Dialler Base Unit 48 Storing Phone Numbers in Memory You can store up to 3 phone numbers in the one-touch auto dial buttons. Do not press any one-touch auto dial buttons before storing to prevent misoperation. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the base unit.
49 Basic Operation One-Touch Auto Dial Buttons ( (M1) , (M2) , (M3) ) (SP-PHONE) (EXIT) (CLEAR) (FUNCTION/EDIT) (REDIAL/PAUSE) OK Dialling a Stored Number 1 Lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE) . 2 Press the required one-touch auto dial button ( (M1) , (M2) or (M3) ).
Speed Dialler Base Unit 50 Storing Phone Numbers in Memory You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialling buttons ( (0) to (9) ) function as memory stations. You cannot access any numbers stored in a portable unit from the base unit.
51 Basic Operation T o erase a stored number 1. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the base unit. 2. Press OK . 3. Press (AUTO) . 4. Press one of the memory station numbers ( (1) to (9) ) for the phone number to be erased. • A beep sounds. Dialling a Stored Number 1 Lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE) .
52 Using the Alarm Clock Base Unit One of the portable units or the base unit will sound an alarm at a preset time for 1 minute. The alarm sounds at the HIGH level, even if the portable unit and base unit ringer volumes are set to OFF.
53 Advanced Operation 06:30 PM #=AM/PM 06:30 PM 0 ENTER UNIT NO. 06:30 PM 1 ENTER UNIT NO. 6 Press (#) to select “ AM ”, “ PM ” or 24-hour clock. (Ex. You select “ PM ”.) Display Option AM ..................... AM PM ..................... PM (Blank display) .
Using the Alarm Clock 54 Stopping the alarm clock Portable unit: Press any dialling button (0) to (9) , (*) or (#) . Base unit: Press any dialling button (0) to (9) , (*) or (#) . • After the alarm sounds, the alarm clock turns off. • When you press (TALK) or (SP-PHONE) while the alarm is sounding, the unit will change to the talk mode.
Dial Lock Base Unit 55 Advanced Operation You can prevent the portable unit and base unit from making a call to any number except the one pre-programmed in the memory of one-touch auto dial buttons. Once you locked the dialling buttons, even emergency numbers cannot be dialled.
56 Dial Lock You can use the following features while the dialling buttons are locked. • Dialling a number you programmed into the memory of one-touch auto dial buttons (p. 48). • Storing names and numbers in memory (p. 40, 48, 50). • Selecting the ringer volume (p.
57 Advanced Operation 4 Enter the password (p. 64), then press OK . • If the wrong password is entered, 6 beeps will sound. Enter the correct password, then press OK . • The current restricted number is displayed. 5 Press (0) to select the restricted no.
58 Intercom Handset Portable Unit Base Unit A 2-way intercom is available between the portable unit and base unit. Paging the base unit from the portable unit 1 Portable unit: Press (INTERCOM) . • The “ ” flashes. • The base unit beeps for 1 minute.
59 Advanced Operation Paging the portable unit from the base unit Using this feature, you can locate the portable unit, if misplaced. 1 Base unit: Lift the handset and press (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) . • The portable unit beeps for 1 minute. • To stop paging, place the handset on the cradle.
60 Intercom T ransferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to transfer a call between the portable unit and base unit. Handset Portable Unit Base Unit From the portable unit to the base unit • In step 2, the base unit user can also answer the page by pressing (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) .
61 Advanced Operation From the base unit to the portable unit 1 Base unit: During a call, press (HOLD/RINGER) then press (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) . • The call is put on hold. • If the portable unit user does not answer: – for the handset, press (HOLD/RINGER) .
Special Features 62 RECALL Button Pressing (RECALL) 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 recall time The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
63 Advanced Operation Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) . • If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “ Save error ”, move closer to the base unit and try again.
Special Features 64 Setting the Password You can change the password for the dial lock and call restriction. Your phone comes from the factory set to “1111”. Make sure that the base unit and portable unit are in the standby mode. Base Unit 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) on the base unit.
For Optional Multi-Portable Unit Users 65 Advanced Operation You can register and operate up to 4 portable units at the base unit. Important: The functions of the optional portable unit are the same as the original portable unit. The optional portable unit model number is KX-TCA391ALN.
66 Registering Optional Portable Units Registration is necessary for portable units. You can register up to 4 portable units at the base unit. The model number of the optional portable unit is KX-TCA391ALN. The included portable unit is pre-registered at the factory and assigned the portable unit number 1.
67 Advanced Operation • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) . • If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “ Save error ”, place the portable unit on the charger. Start again from step 1. • When you want to change the portable unit number, erase the previous number.
68 Intercom Between the Portable Unit(s) and Base Unit A 2-way intercom is available between one of the portable units and base unit when another portable unit is not in use. Paging a portable unit from the base unit The base unit user can page one of the portable units by using the portable unit number.
69 Advanced Operation • When paging a portable unit, if you decide you want to page another portable unit, you can page it by pressing the desired portable unit number. You can page all the portable units by pressing (0) . • In step 1, the base unit user can also page by pressing (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) directly.
70 T ransferring Calls Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to transfer a call between the base unit and a portable unit.
71 Advanced Operation From a portable unit to the base unit: See page 60. T ransferring Calls from One Portable Unit to Another Transferring a call is available between one portable unit and another one. (Ex. Portable unit 1 is transferring a call to portable unit 2.
W all Mounting 72 Base unit The base unit can be mounted on a wall. 1 Pull down the handset hook until it locks, so the tab holds the handset. 2 Connect the AC adaptor.
73 Useful Information 4 ➀ Insert the tabs of the wall mounting adaptor into the “WALL” openings. ➁ Push the adaptor in the direction of the arrow. • “UP WALL” should face upward. 5 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line cord.
74 W all Mounting If “ Recharge battery ” is displayed and/or “” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P301 (KX-A36A) battery. To avoid memory loss, replace within 3 minutes. 1 Remove the cover by sliding while pressing the arrow.
Before Requesting Help 75 Useful Information Problem The unit does not work. “ Out of range ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. “ Not available ” is displayed and busy tones sound when you press (TALK) . “ LINE BUSY ” is displayed. You cannot dial.
76 Before Requesting Help Problem Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The portable unit does not ring. The base unit does not ring. You cannot program items, such as the recall time setting. Previously programmed information is erased.
77 Useful Information Problem While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/search. The display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List/directory list . The unit does not display the caller ’ s phone number.
78 Problem You cannot register the portable unit in the base unit. “ Recharge battery ” is displayed, “” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You charged the battery fully, but “ Recharge battery ” is still displayed and/or “” continues to flash.
79 Useful Information Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
80 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which result in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre.
Important Information 81 Useful Information SOCKET SCREW “ A ” PLUG Fig. 1 TELEPHONE CORD Connect to the PLUG as shown in Fig. 1. ( ) SCREW “ B ” Fig. 2 SCREW “ B ” Fig. 3 SOCKET SCREW “ A ” Fig. 4 Instructions to customer (for Australia only) Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label.
Important Information 82 If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.
83 Useful Information For New Zealand Users Only 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.
Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Printed in Malaysia PQQX12814ZA-BM SM0800MK0.
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