Panasonic KX-T1450BA User manual

Operating ,
Instructions
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE
ANSWERING SYSTEM
EASA-PHOME
Model No. KX-T1450BA
Panasonic
Please read before use.

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Telephone
Answering System.
You can use this unit to:
■ Answer calls and record messages when you
cannot answer the telephone or do not want to
be disturbed
■ Monitor (screen) calls
■ Record message memo
By using the advanced remote-control features of this unit, you can also
■ Call in from another touch tone telephone to listen
to your messages
■ Record a new Outgoing Message even when you
are away from your unit
■ Leave messages while you are away from your unit
We recommend that you read these Operating Instructions all
the way through before you set up and use your Answering
System.
Accessories
•AC Adaptor.one
•Telephone Cord.one
•Outgoing Message Tape .one
•Incoming Message Tape .one
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Table of Contents
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Locations of the Controls and Connection . 3
Preparation
Initial Settings . 4
Toll Saver . 4
Cassette Tape Installation . 5
Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM). 6
Setting Prior to Leaving
Recording the Callers’ Messages. 8
Preparing the ICM Tape. 8
Listening to the Recorded Messages
Listening to the Messages. 9
Re-playing Back All the Messages . 9
Other Features
Recording a Message Memo..10
Saving the Recorded Messages .11
Erasing the Recorded Messages .12
Monitoring the Incoming Calls .12
How to Operate from a Remote Phone
Setting the Remote Code .13
Playing Back Messages.14
Rewinding/Fast Forwarding the ICM Tape
while Listening to the Messages .. 1 5
Recording a Marker Message ..
Resetting the ICM Tape for Future Messages. 1 6
Monitoring Room Sound..
Re-recording the Outgoing Message.17
Skipping OGM for ICM Recording. 1 7
Setting/Cancelling the Answer Mode . 1 8
Troubleshooting Guide . 19
Maintenance . 20
Cassette Tape. 2i
Others . 22
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Location of the Controls and Connection
OGM PLAY Button
OGM Recording (REG) Button
Rewind (REW) Button
Fast Forward (FF) Button
MEMO Button
Microphone (MIC)
POWER/IN USE
Indicator-
ANSWER/CALLS Indicator
Outgoing Message (OGM) Tape
RING Selector (RINGS)
Recording Time (REG TIME)
Selector
Incoming Message (ICM) Tape
ICM ERASE Button
POWER ON/OFF Switch
- PLAYBACK/PAUSE Button
CPC Selector
To Power Outlet
(AC 240 V, 50 Hz)
Do not connect the AC adaptor to the
AC outlet before inserting the OGM
and ICM tapes. (See page 6.)
•For the best results, use the induded telephone cord.
•If you cannot connect this unit to your telephone line,
consult your dealer. . >
•Use only the included AC Adaptor.
(KX-A 07 B A or KX-A1 1 BA)
DC Jack
Telephone Line Jack
VOLUME CONTROL
REMOTE CODE Selector
To telephone
line jack
r
Telephone
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Preparation
Initial Settings
Calling Party Control (CPC) Setting
Set to “A”, (no call waiting service line)
If you have call waiting service or
some Incoming Messages are
interrupted, set to “B".
Number of Rings
•2 . T he unit will answer a call on the
second ring.
•4 . T he unit will answer a call on
the fourth ring.
•AUTO.See “Toll Saver” on this page.
Recording Time Seiector
•VOX.The unit will record for as long as
the caller speaks.
• 1 minute.. The unit will record up to 1 minute
(1 MIN)
Remote Code
The remote code number is made up of
2 digits.
The first digit is factory preset, and the
second digit is selectable. (2 or 8)
Also, refer to page 13 for your remote code
setting.
Toll Saver
The TOLL SAVER feature lets you avoid a toll charge when you call your unit and no
messages have been recorded.
1 Set the number of rings to AUTO.
•If the unit does not pick up on the third ring, hang up immediately. This means that
you have no messages and you have saved a toll charge.
■ The unit picks up on the second ring:
It means that at least one message has been recorded.
■ After you have played back all the messages from a remote phone, the unit will pick
up the next call on the fourth ring. If the unit picks up on the second ring, it means
that at least one new message has been recorded.
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Preparation
Cassette Tape Installation
1 Open the panel, and insert the Outgoing
Message (OGM) and Incoming Message
(ICM) tapes as shown.
•Two cassette tapes are included. Use
C 1 5 for OGM and C 6 0 for ICM.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the AC outlet,
then set the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON.
•The unit will start to reset the OGM tape.
NOTES:
•3 minutes after connecting the AC adaptor,
the unit will be powered ON automatically
and reset the OGM tape even when the
POWER ON/OFF switch is not set to ON.
•After you have changed the OGM tape:
Press OGM PLAY and REW simultaneously
to reset the OGM tape.
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Preparation
Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM)
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Before operating your unit, you must record an Outgoing Message (OGM).
The OGM will inform the calling party of your absence and your message.
Recording time may be any length up to the end of the tape.
Recording the OGM
1 Press OGM REC until a long beep is
heard, then release it.
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After the long beep, speak clearly and
loudly into the microphone (MIC), from
approximately 20 cm (8") away.
•Do not pause for over 2 seconds while
recording.
•The IN USE indicator will flash.
When recording is finished, press OGM
REC again.
•The unit will rewind the tape to the
beginning, and be ready for Incoming
Calls.
NOTE:
If you pause for over 2 seconds while
recording, you will hear a series of warning
tones (6 beeps) and the unit will start rewinding
the tape. If this happens, start with step 1 again
after the unit stops rewinding.
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Preparation
Checking Your OGM
You can check your OGM at any time.
1 Press OGM PLAY.
•The unit will play back the OGM, then
rewind the tape to the beginning.
•Use the VOLUME control on the left side
of your unit to regulate the volume
during playback if necessary.
•To stop the operation while playing back
the OGM, press the OGM PLAY button.
NOTES:
•The unit will automatically change to the
Answer mode 7 seconds after completing
the OGM recording or checking.
•Answer mode:
When a call is received, the unit will
automatically answer and record Incoming
Messages on the ICM tape.
Sample OGMs
When you have set the Recording Time to “VOX”
(For setting the recording time, see page 4):
“Hello, this is the Smith residence. We cannot come to the phone right now. If
you would like us to call you back, please leave a message, including your name
and telephone number after the beep. Thank you for calling.”
“This is the Panasonic (your name or business) Sales Company. We are glad
that you called but our office will open at 9 o’clock in the morning. If you leave a
message, including your name and telephone number after the beep, we will
return your call as soon as we can. Thank you.”
When you have set the Recording Time to “1 min”:
“Hello, this is (your name, business and/or telephone No.).
I am sorry I am not here to speak to you at the moment. Please leave a message
after the beep. You have up to 1 minute for recording. Thank you.”
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Setting Prior to Leaving
Recording the Callers’ Messages
1 Press POWER ON/OFF to ON.
•The POWER indicator will light.
NOTES:
•The unit will automatically switch itself to
the Answer mode 7 seconds after you set
. the POWER ON/OFF switch or you
complete some other operations. When the
telephone rings, the unit will play back your
OGM, then it will record the callers’
messages on the tape.
•If you do not want to set the unit to the
Answer mode, set the POWER ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
Preparing the ICM Tape
After reviewing the Incoming Messages, the unit will automatically reset itself to the
Answer mode.
■ To record future messages after the last message;
leave the unit as is. All calls will be saved.
■ To record the future messages from the beginning of the tape;
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1 Press PLAYBACK/PAUSE.
•The playback volume is adjustable using
the VOLUME control (left side on your
unit).
AUTO-LOGiC (One-Touch Operation):
At the touch of the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button, the unit will automatically rewind and
play back all the recorded messages. At the end of the last message, you will hear
3 beeps. After 7 seconds, the unit will reset itself to the Answer mode. All calls will be
automatically saved.
■ Future Incoming Messages will be recorded after the last message.
■ To record the future messages from the beginning of the tape, press the REW
button.
■ To stop the tape temporarily during playback, press the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button
once. The IN USE indicator will flash. The tape will pause until you restart by pressing it
again.
■ To rewind the tape, press the REW button.
■ To fast forward the tape, press the FF button.
Re-playing Back All the Messages
1 Wait until the ANSWER/CALLS indicator is lit after playing back all the messages.
2 Press PLAYBACK/PAUSE.
•The unit will play back all the recorded messages again.
•If you press the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button before the ANSWER/CALLS indicator is
lit, press the REW button to rewind the tape. Within 7 seconds after rewinding, press
the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button to re-play back all the messages.
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