Panasonic KX-TC1891B User manual

Panasonic
900MHz Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TC1891B
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
2 LINE
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
AND SAVE.
Caller ID Compatible
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Preparation
Cordless
Telephone
1
Answering
System
■
Useful
Information

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 92 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services After subscribing tD Caller ID, [his phone will
display a caller’s name and phone number Call Waiting Caller ID,
which displays a second caller's name and phone number while the
user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and
' Call Waiting
I Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No Date of purchase
(found on the bottum of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-B00-332-536B
□ AC Adaptor
□ 4-Wire
□ 2-Wire
□ Battery (p 16)
(P 13)
Telephone Line
Telephone Line
Order No
Order No
Cord with
Cord with P-P50B
PQLV1Z
Green Plugs
Transparent
Plugs (p IS)
one
one one one
□ Handset □ Wall Mounting □ Handset
□ Belt Clip
Cover (p 16) Adaptor (p B4)
Holder (p B4)
<p 20 )
Order No Order No
Order No Order No
PQKK10099Z1
PQKLl 0035Z1
PQKE1009BZ1
€7
one one
one one
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset Charge the battery for about
6 hours before initial use (p 16)
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unil and the handset using
wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the recommended base unit location is
Away from electrical appliances In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
such as a TV, personal computer with no obstructions such as walls
■ If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit
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Contents
Preparation
Location of Controls. 6
Displays. 9
Settings.13
Connecting the AC adaptor.13
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord.14
Installing the Battery in the Handset.16
Battery Charge.16
Standby Mode.17
Selecting the Dialing Mode.18
Selecting the Line Mode.19
Using the Belt Clip.20
Using an Optional Headset.20
Programmable Functions.21
Setting the Auto Talk Feature.22
Selecting the Ringer Volume.23
Preparing the Answering System.25
Greeting Message.25
Programming Summary for the Answering System.27
Day and Time Adjustment.28
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time.30
Selecting the Number of Rings.31
Cordless Telephone
Making Calls. 3 2
With the Handset.32
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone).35
Answering Calls.37
With the Handset.37
With the Base Unit.37
Caller ID Service.38
Using the Caller List.40
Viewing the Caller List.40
Calling Back from the Caller List.41
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number.42
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory.44
Erasing Caller List Information.45
One-Touch Dialer.47
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button.47
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button.48
Using the Directory.49
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory.49
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols.51

Finding Items in the Directory.53
Dialing from the Directory.55
Editing an Item in the Directory .56
Erasing an Item from the Directory.57
Using the Other Line During a Conversation . 5 8
While Someone Else is Using a Line
(Simultaneous Base/Handset Calling).58
While You are Using a Line.59
Conference Call.60
Intercom.61
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom.62
Special Features.63
Automatic Security Code Setting.63
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users).63
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users).64
For Call Waiting Service Users.64
FLASH Button.65
Line Selection.66
Incoming Call Tone.67
Automatic Answering Operation.68
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls.68
Listening to Messages . 7 0
From the Handset.72
Erasing Messages . 7 3
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . 7 4
Setting the Remote Code.75
Voice Menu.76
Direct Remote Operation..78
Remote Operation with the Handset . 8 1
P Useful Information
Wall Mounting.84
Battery Replacement.86
Adding Another Phone.86
Before Requesting Help.87
Important Safety Instructions.92
FCC and Other Information.94
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Preparation
■
Cordless
Telephone
■
Answering
System
■
Useful
Information

Location of Controls
Base unit
Antenna (p 3, 13)
[CALLER ID] Button (p 38, 40)
[DIRECTORY] Button (p 54)
(TONE) Button (p 63)
Charge Contacts
(P 17)
VOLUME 0, Q Buttons
(p 25, 36)
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
(P 16)
LINE T: Button
(p 24, 35, 36, 58)
(LINE 2) Button
(p 24, 35, 36, 58)
(RINGER/CONF]
(Conference) Button
(p 24, 60)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM/HOLD)
Button (p 36, 61)
(DIGITAL 5P-PHONE 1 (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p 35, 37)
(FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button
(p 64, 65)
[REDIAL/PAUSE] Button (p 36, 64)
MIC (Microphone) (p 25, 35, 61)
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(LINE SELECT) Button
{p 25, 68, 70, 73)
[ SKIP/FF ] (Fast Forward) Button
(p 40, 54, 71)
(ERASE/CLEAR) Button
(p 26,45,73)
( REPEAT/REW) (Rewind) Button
(p 40, 54, 71)
GREETING/EDiTl Button (p 25, 43)

t Location of Controls
Handset
Antenna
[LINE Z) Button
(P 32, 5B) x
Display (p 9,10)
[LINE 1| Button
(p 32, SB) ^
Headset Jack
(P 20)
[TALK] Button
(p 32, 37) —
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p 21,27, 33, 40) /
[TONE) Button (p 63)
dip
/J) V- <_
[ CONF) (Conference)
Button (p 60)
Navigator Key
O. S. BACK g,
FWD/EDIT ( ► ])
(p 21,27, 33, 40, 50, 51)
Button (p 47, 4B)
(INTERCOM/HOLD/CLEAR)
Button (p 33, 34, 45, 57, 61)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(P 33, 64)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK
Button (p 64, 65, 72, B1)
Charge Contacts (p 17)
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Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information
on their displays. These display prompts are shown below.
(Handset display) (Base unit display)
(p. 16)
*The line icon(s) (“bd” and/or “bq”) will be displayed when you operate
the answering system on the line(s).
Common prompts for the handset and the base unit
The Caller List for both tines is empty or there
are no stored items in the directory.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name, number and the called line after
the first ring. (The called line status icon flashes
on the handset display.)
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
—the caller’s name,
—the caller’s number and the called line,
—the time and date of the last call
(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
—the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
00
Ann
1234567890
No items stored
III ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333 □
JACK SMITH
1-222-333-4444 D
11:2 0A JAN..12 X3
(continued ^)

Displays
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333 □
- Waiting -
A second call is received during a conversation
(P- 64).
(The called line status icon is displayed on the
handset.)
Handset only
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(P- 16).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength (p. 16) while the handset is
on the base unit.
The display shows the number of new calls when
B or ® is pressed while the handset is off the
base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press ( ▼ ].
To search from the oldest call, press Q (p. 40).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT ( ► }
(Directory key).
12 new calls
{III]
12 new calls
TA ► =Directory
Talk
Linel
01-06-35
{III]
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and
35 seconds). The battery strength is also
displayed (p. 16).
No link to base.
Place on cradle
and try again.
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
Please lift up
and try again
O, (±), BACK ( ◄ ) or FWD/EDIT ® was
pressed while the handset was on the base unit.
Lift the handset and press the button again.
When the ringer volume is set to OFF for both
lines (p. 23), “Ringer off L1&L2” will flash for
about 45 seconds before the unit returns to the
standby mode (p. 17).
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When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p 44, 50)
0, H, back 3 or FWD/EDIT [ ► ) was
pressed while the base unit was not in the
standby or speakerphone mode
The unit is in answering system programming
mode (p 27)
I
■ & >
*3
o
3
The handset is operating the answering system
remotely (p 81)
During a programming procedure, the handset
has lost communication with the base unit Move
Save error closer to the base unit
Base unit only
In the standby mode, the display shows the
current day and time, the number of new calls
and recorded messages for both lines
(Ex 5 new calls have been received and
10 messages have been recorded for both lines )
The line icon will flash
—when the answering system is operating on a
call,
—when the recorded messages on that line are
being played
(continued ^)
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+ Displays
'SUN 12 OOAM 1 "
S' ❖
D message
When the clock needs adjusting, the day and
time flash (p 28, 29)
5 new calls
«=01d »=New
This display will be shown when (CALLER ID) is
pressed To search from the most recent call,
press [SKIP/FF] ( New key) To se a r ch from the
oldest call, press (REPEAT/REW) (old key)
(P 40)
Greeting record
Linel
Recording error
Your greeting message was not recorded
correctly Record it again (p 25)
Greeting check
Linel
00-12
A greeting message is being played (p 26)
The display shows the elapsed time
NANCY BROWN
^-000-222-3333 U
Answering -
The answering system is recording a message
(P 60) (“- Answering flashes )
When the answering system is turned on, the
corresponding line icon will flash
SUN 12 00AM
„ 5 new calls,
,Message full
___£_
Message memory is full (“Message full"
flashes ) Erase some or all of the messages
(P 73)
SUN 12 00AM
Ringer off LI
10 messages
The ringer volume is set to OFF (p 24)
Handset in use
This display will be shown when the handset is
used (viewing the Caller List or directory list,
programming, etc )
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Settings
Connecting the AC Adaptor
• 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 a standard telephone on the same line, see page 86.
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services.
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Preparation

t Settings
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord
Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the unit as follows
j To connect a two-line telephone jack

Preparation

t Settings
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Install the battery and close the handset cover, locking it into place
Battery Charge
Place the handset cn the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before
initial use
■ The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights
IN USE/CHARGE 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
The battery strength will remain on the display for a few seconds after
using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (see
next page)
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below
Display prompt Battery strength
[III]
Fully charged
[ II]
Medium
( 1]
Low
■ ] ' (flashing) Needs to be recharged
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Recharge
Recharge the battery when
—“Recharge battery” IS displayed,
—“ t ■ 1 ” flashes on the 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 battery" and/or “( I ]” will continue
to flash
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged {p 16)
Operation
Approx, battery life
While in use
(TALK)
near the base unit*
Up to about 6 hours
away from the base unit Up to about 4 hours
While not in use (Standby) Up to about 14 days
*Withm about 10 feet (3 m)
• Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature
•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity. Otherwise 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 battery” is displayed and/or “( I ]" flashes This will
maximize the battery life
•The battery cannot be overcharged
Standby Mode
Handset (While off the base unit)
The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list
etc ) The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls
The battery life is conserved in this mode
Base Unit
The base unit goes into the standby mode after you finish using the base
unit (making/answering a call, using the intercom, using the answering
system etc ) Programming is possible only when the base unit is in the
standby mode
Preparation

t 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH ]
Press f^~) or f~] repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program"
Press FWD/EDIT® (Yes key)
Press B) or (3 repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set dial mode"
Press FWD/EDIT® (Yes key)
Press B or to select "Pulse" or
“Tone" Press FWD/EDIT ( ► } (Save key)
■ A beep sounds
■ To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXIT/CH]
► s ave directory
Ringer volume
TA ► = Y e s
► P r o g r a m
TA
► =Yes
► S a ve DIRECT#
Set flash time
TA ► = Y e s
Set 1 me mode
► Set dial mode
TA
► =Yes
Dial mode
Tone
ta
► = S a ve
Dial mode
Pulse
■ You can exit the programming mode any lime by pressing [ FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
■ If either line has rolary or pulse service, sel to “Pulse" When making a call
using a line which has touch lone service, press [TONE) first and then dial the
number

Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”
Otherwise the [TALK] and/or (DIGITAL SP-PHONE] button(s) may not
operate properly Both lines are preset to “A”
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.
Press [FUNCTION/EXIT/CH]
► Save
directory
Ringer volume
TA ► = Y es
2 Press B or® repeatedly until the arrow ( ► p r o gram
points to “Program” points to “Program”
Press FWD/EDIT B (Yes key)
► = Y e s
► S a ve DIRECT#
Set flash tame
▼ A ► = Y es
Press ©or® repeatedly until the arrow l^et line"mode
points to Set line mode Set dial mode
Press FWD/EDIT B (Yes key)
Press B (Lmel) or Q (Lme2) to select
the desired line
Press B or B to select “b” or “a”
Press FWD/EDIT B (Save key)
•A beep sounds
•To program the other line, start again from
step 4
•To return to the standby mode, press
I FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
Set dial mode
TA ► = Y es
Line mode
T=Linel A=Lme2
Line
mode
Lmel A
TA
► = S a ve
Line mode
Lmel B
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
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Preparation

t Settings
Using the Belt Clip
You can hang Ihe handset on your belt or packet using the belt clip
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip
Using an Optional Headset
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone
conversation Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCAS7 or KX-TCA90
headset To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2
Connecting the headset to the handset
Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset
jack as shown below _
When the headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use
the headset to talk with the caller If you want tD have a normal
i cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset
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