Panasonic KX-TC1740B - 900 MHz Analog Cordless... User manual

900MHz Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TC1740B
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
AND SAVE. Caller ID Compatible
Charge the battery for about 4hours before initial use.

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.
Calfer ID and Visual Call Waiting {Call Waiting ID), where available, are
telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone
will display the caller's name and phone number. An added service,
Visual Call Waiting, will display the second caller's name and phone
number during call waiting.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 13) Telephone Una Cord (p. 13)
Order No. PQLV1Z
one ^one
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
Arechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 4hours before
initial use (p. 14).
Base Unit Location
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless
radio waves. For maximum distance and noise free operation, the
recommended base unit location is:
Away from electrical
appliances such as aTV,
radio or personal computer.
In aHIGH and CENTRAL
location with no obstructions
such as walls.

Contents
Location of Controls 6
Displays 10
Settings 13
Connections 13
Battery Charge 14
Selecting the Dialing Mode 16
Selecting the Line Mode 17
Storing Your Area Code 18
Storing aSecond Area Code 19
Setting the Auto Talk Feature 20
Selecting the Ringer Volume 21
Wall Mounting 22
Preparing the Answering System 23
Greeting Message 23
Programming Summary for the Answering System 25
Time and Day Adjustment 26
Selecting the Caller's Recording Time 28
Selecting the Number of Rings 29
IVIakIng Calls 30
With the Handset 30
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) 32
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing 34
Answering Calls 35
With the Handset :35
With the Base Unit 35
Remote Speakerphone 36
Speed Dialer (Handset) 38
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory 38
Dialing aStored Number 39
Speed Dialer (Base unit) 40
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory 40
Dialing aStored Number 41
Caller ID Service 42
Using the Caller List 44
Viewing the Caller List 44
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Calling Back from the Caller List 46
Editing the Caller's Phone Number 47
Storing the Caller List Information in the Handset's Speed Dialer Memory ... 48
Erasing the Caller List Information 49
Intercom 50
Transferring aCall Using the Intercom 51
Special Features 52
FLASH Button 52
For Call Waiting Service Users 53
Automatic Security Code Setting 54
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) 54
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) 54
Automatic Answering Operation 55
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 55
Listening to Messages 56
From the Handset 58
Erasing Messages 59
Pager Call 60
Storing aPager Number 60
Storing Your Home Telephone Number 62
Pager Mode Setting 64
Setting the Unit to Call aPager 65
Remote Operation from aTouch Tone Phone 66
Setting the Remote Code 67
Voice Menu 68
Direct Remote Operation 70
Remote Operation with the Handset 72
Remote Operation Card 75
Battery Replacement 77
Adding Another Phone 77
Before Requesting Help 78
Important Safety Instructions 84
FCC and Other Information 86

Location of Controls
Handset (Front)
[TALK) Button and
Indicator {p. 16, 30)
[TONE) Button (p. 54)
(REMOTE SP
(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 36)
IFLASH] Button
(p. 52. 53)
1PROGRAM
1
Button (p. 16, 25, 38)
Charge Contacts (p. 15)
Antenna
INTERCOM Indicator
(p. 36, 50)
IAUTO] Button
(p. 38)
{INTERCOM
I
Button
(p. 50)
tLOUD/RINGER)
Button (p. 21, 31)
REDIAL/PAUSE]
Button (p. 31 ,54)
(PLAYBACK] Button
(p. 25, 58, 72)
fcFtl (Channel) Button
(p. 31)
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Handset (Back) r
lEXITl Button
(p. 16, 44) —
fEDITl Button (p. 47)
SEARCH Q, 0
Buttons (p. 16, 43, 44)
Battery Cover (p. 77)
fii
Display (p. 10)
CALL wait! Button
(p. 53)
ICLEARIButton
(p. 18, 39. 49)
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^Location of Controls
Base unit
Display (p. 12)
Handset Hook (p. 22)
ITONE) Button (p. 54)
Antenna (p. 3, 13)
Charge Contacts
(p. 15)
ILOCATOR/INTERCOM]
Button (p. 50)
AUTO/PROGRAMl
Button (p. 40)
REDIAUPAUSEl
Button (p. 33, 54)
FLASH/CALL WAffl
Button (p. 52, 53)
(HOLD/RINGER1
Button (p. 21 ,33)
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator {p. 32)
VOLUME [V], (A) Buttons (p. 23, 33, 56)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 14, 40)
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INEW message! Button (p. 56)
(STOP) Button (p. 23, 57)
[ANSWER ONl Button
and Indicator (p. 55, 56)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 23, 32)
IERASEIButton (p. 24. 59)
SKIP/FF) (Fast Forward)
Button (p. 57)
IGREETING RECI (Record)
Button (p. 23)
[REPEAT/REWl (Rewind)
Button (p. 57)
IGREETING CHECKl Button (p. 23)

Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you information and instructions
on their displays. These display prompts are shown below.
Handset display
No items stored
Recharge \if
12 new calls
(III]
12 new calls
v=New A=01d
"'^Ringer off^"
Talk
01-06-35 (III]
Out of range
Save error
TINA ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333
The Caller List is empty.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 14).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the present battery strength while the handset is
on the base unit.
This display will be shown when:
—you lift the handset off the base unit, or
—SEARCH Qor 0is pressed when the
handset is off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press
SEARCH ©(New key). To search from the oldest
call, press SEARCH 0(Old key) (p. 44).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21),
"Ringer off" will flash for about 45 seconds before
the handset returns to the stand-by mode (p. 15).
During aconversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1hour, 6minutes and 35
seconds). The present battery strength is also
displayed (p. 14).
The handset has lost communication with the base
unit. Move closer to the base unit.
While programming, the handset lost
communication with the base unit. Move closer to
the base unit.
When acall is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the first ring.

JACK SMITH
111-2222
11: 2OA JAN12 x3
Paging
Press INTERCOM
Intercom
00-00-07 (I I]
Intercom hold
00-01-12 {III]
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
Waiting
Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Answering
system setting
{ilil
Remote
operation (III]
This is aname from the Caller List.
The display shows:
—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. 3times).
The base unit Is paging the handset (p. 50).
The handset and the base unit are in the intercom
mode (p. 50).
An outside call has been put on hold by the
handset user in the intercom mode. To release the
hold, press fTALKl or Idigital sp-phonei (p. 51).
Asecond call is received during aconversation
(p. 54).
SEARCH (v) or ©was pressed while the handset
was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press
SEARCH @or @again.
SEARCH @or @, iPLAYBACKl or IINTERCOM!
was pressed while the base unit was not in the
stand-by mode.
The unit is in answering system programming
mode (p. 25).
The handset is operating the answering system
remotely (p. 72).
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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 answering system programming
mode.
The speaker volume level is set to "5".
You can select:
-9levels_{0-8) while using the answering
system (p. 23, 56).
-8levels (1-8) while using the speakerphone
(p. 33).
12 messages have been recorded.
Memory is full. Erase some or all of the
messages (p. 59).
The recording time is set to "greeting only"
(p. 28). (The display is blank.)
The base unit ringer volume is set to OFF
(p. 21).
The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 65).

Settings
Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It Is normal for the
adaptor to feel warm during use.)
•To connect astandard telephone on the same line, see page 77.
•If your unit is connected to aPBX which does not support Caller ID
services, you cannot access those services.

^Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 4hours before
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.
Battery strength
You can check the present battery strength on the display while the
handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering acall
etc.), or after viewing the Caller List, programming, etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5seconds after using the handset, then
the display will return to the stand-by mode (see next page).
The battery strength is shown as in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
(III] Fully charged
{II] Medium
{I] Low
nf (flashing) Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—"Recharge" is displayed on the handset,
—"(11" flashes on the handset display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while It Is In
use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes,
the display will keep indicating "Recharge" and/or "( i]"will continue
to flash.
Recharge
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Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 14);
Operation Approx. battery life
While In use (TALK). Up to about 8hours
While not in use (Stand-By) Up to about 21 days
•Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as
viewing the Caller ID Caller List, and ambient temperature.
•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with asoft, dry
cloth once amonth. Clean more often If the unit is subject to
grease, dust or high humidity. Othenwise the battery may not charge
properly.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the
base unit until "Recharge" is displayed and/or "( 1" flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Stand-by mode (The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the stand-by mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering acall, viewing the Caller List, etc.).
The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.

^Settings
Selecting the Dialing l\Aode
You can program the 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.
1
2
3
4
Press IPROGRAMI.
•The TALK Indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH 0(Next key) repeatedly
until "Set dial mode ?" is displayed.
Press SEARCH 0(Yes key).
To select "Pulse ", press SEARCH Q-
OR
To select "Tone", press SEARCH ©,
•Along beep sounds.
•The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Set dial mode ?
v=Next A=Yes
Dial mode
v=Tone A=Pulse
Dial mode
Pulse
Dial mode
Tone
•To cancel during programming, press lEXITl or [PROGRAM).Start again
from step 1
.
•If 3beeps sound and the display shows "Save error", move closer to
the base unit and try again. If "Save error" Is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1
.
If apower failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (Tone)
Reprogram if necessary.
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to alow voltage system sucii as aPBX, 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".
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before
programming.
-| Press [PROGRAM
I
.
•The TALK indicator flashes.
pPress SEARCH (v) (Next key) repeatedly
^untirset line mode ?" is displayed.
2Press SEARCH 0(Yes key).
4To select "B", press SEARCH @.
OR
To select "A", press SEARCH Q-
•Along beep sounds.
•The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Set line mode ?
v^Next A=Yes
Line mode
v=A A=B
Line mode
B
Line mode
•To cancel during programming, press lEXITl or IPROGRAM!.Start again
from step 1
.
•If 3beeps sound and the display shows "Save error", move closer to
the base unit and try again. If "save error" is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1
.
If apower failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (A).
Reprogram if necessary.

^Settings
Storing Your Area Code
We recommend that you program your area code first before using the
Caller ID feature (p. 42). Incoming calls from the same area code will then
be recorded In the Caller List without the area code. You do not have to
remove the area code before calling back or storing. When incoming calls
from adifferent area code are received, "1" will automatically be added
before the area code.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press IPROGRAMI.
•The TALK indicator flashes.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
2
3
Press SEARCH 0(Next key).
Be sure that "Area code ?" is displayed.
Press SEARCH 0(Yes key).
•The current setting is displayed.
If no area code has been programmed,
"—"will be displayed.
Enter your area code.
•If you enter awrong number, press
ICLEARI.and enter the correct number.
Area code ?
v=Next A=Yes
Area code
Enter area code
Area code :123
PROGRAM=Save
Area code :123
Press Iprogram! (save key).
•Along beep sounds.
•The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
•To cancel during programming, press lEXiTI.Start again from step 1
To erase the area code
Press fPROGRAi^ ^SEARCH Q(Next key) ^SEARCH Q(Yes key) ^
^(CLEAR
I
^(PROGRAM) (Save key).
•If a"2nd area code" has been stored (p. 19), it will also be cleared
automatically.
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storing aSecond 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 plus 7-digit phone number) after acall
is received from that area code. Calls will be recorded In the Caller List
without "1". You cannot store asecond area code unless your area code is
stored first (p. 18).
The TALK indicator ligiit must be off before programming.
jPress IPROGRAMI.
•The TALK indicator flashes.
pPress SEARCH Q(Next key) repeatedly
^until "2nd area code ?" is displayed.
2Press SEARCH 0(Yes l<ey).
•The current setting Is displayed.
If no second area code has been
programmed, "—"will be displayed.
•If 3beeps sound, your area code is not
stored. Store the code first (p. 18), then
start from step 1
.
^Enter asecond area code.
•If you enter awrong number, press
ICLEAR Kand enter the correct number.
Press IPROGRAMI (Save key).
•Along beep sounds.
•The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code
Enter area code
2nd area code
:124
PROGRAM=Save
2nd area code
:124
•To cancel during programming, press IEXIT).Start again from step 1.
To erase the second area code
Press iPROGRAiWl SEARCH 0(Next key) twice ^
^SEARCH 0(Yes key) ICLEARl IPROGRAMI (Save key).

Settings
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer acall by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing (TALKj.If you want to view caller's
information on the display after lifting the handset, turn this feature OFF by
programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to ON.
The TALK indicator liglit must be off before programming.
2
3
4
-| Press IPROGRAM1.
•The TALK Indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH Q(Next key) repeatedly
until "Talk switching?" is displayed.
Press SEARCH 0(yes key).
To select OFF, press SEARCH 0.
OR
To select ON, press SEARCH 0
.
•Along beep sounds.
•The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Talk switching?
v=Next A=Yes
Auto talk
v=On A=Off
Auto talk
Off
Auto talk
On
•To cancel during programming, press lEXITl or (PROGRAM]. Start again
from step 1
.
•To answer acall when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off
the base unit, and press (TALK).