Panasonic KX-T2378JXW User manual

Integrated Telephone System
Model No. KX-T2378JXW
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
2 LINE
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Before Initial Use
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic
integrated telephone.
Accessories (included)
∑Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one
(p. 7)
∑4-Wire Telephone Line Cord
with Green Plugs . . . . . . . . one
(p. 8, 9)
∑Wall Mounting Adaptor. . . . one
(p. 14)
∑Handset Cord. . . . . . . . . . . one
(p. 7)
∑2-Wire Telephone Line Cord
with Transparent Plugs. . . . one
(p. 8, 9)
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Communication Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming Summary of Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Time Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Other Line During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speed Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dialing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
One-Touch Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dialing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
For Call Waiting Service Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) . . . . . . . 25
Muting Your Conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FLASH Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dial Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Call Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Useful Information
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Location of Controls
123
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV
PROGRAM
LINE
1
HOLD
EMERGENCY
LOWER MUTE TIME SET PROG. DIAL LOCK
1
AUTO/
LOWER
2
DIAL
LOCK
LINE
2
/DATA
PAUSE
REDIAL
FLASH
TONE
VOLUME
MUTE
HEADSET
MIC
Advanced
ITS
MADE IN JAPAN
2LINE
CONF
S
P
-
P
H
O
N
E
RINGER Selectors
(p. 13)
(DIAL\LOCK) Button (p. 28)
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) Button and
Indicator (p. 15, 17, 31)
Headset Jack (p. 30)
(CONF) (Conference) Button (p. 19)
VOLUME (_) (^)
Buttons (p. 16)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 15, 17)
(MUTE) Button (p. 10, 26)
(LINE2/DATA) Button and
Indicator (p. 15, 17, 18)
(LINE1) Button and Indicator (p. 15, 17, 18)
(HOLD) Button (p. 16)
(AUTO/LOWER) Button
(p. 20, 23)
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Preparation
1 2 3
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV
PROGRAM
LINE
1
HOLD
EMERGENCY
LOWER MUTE TIME SET PROG. DIAL LOCK
1
AUTO/
LOWER
2
DIAL
LOCK
LINE
2
/DATA
PAUSE
REDIAL
FLASH
TONE
VOLUME
MUTE
HEADSET
MIC
Advanced
ITS
MADE IN JAPAN
2LINE
CONF
S
P
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P
H
O
N
E
(FLASH) Button (p. 25, 26)
(PAUSE) Button (p. 25)
(REDIAL) Button (p. 16)
Display (p. 6)
One-Touch Auto Dial Buttons (p. 22)
(PROGRAM)
Button (p. 10, 20)
(TONE) Button (p. 25)
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Display
: In the standby mode, the display shows the current time.
(Ex. 12:00AM)
: During a conversation, the call duration is displayed.
(Ex. 2 hours, 14 minutes, 30 seconds)
: (FLASH) was pressed.
:(PAUSE) was pressed while storing phone numbers.
:($) was pressed while dialing.
:(#) was pressed while dialing.
:(AUTO/LOWER) was pressed (p. 20, 23).
:(MUTE) was pressed during a conversation (p. 26).
: The unit is in the clock setting mode (p. 12).
: The unit is in the programming mode (p. 10).
: The dial lock mode is set. To cancel the mode, see page 28.
: This display flashes, when the battery power is low. To replace
the batteries, see page 32.
(This display shows all of the possible configurations.)
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Preparation
1Press down in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.
2Install the batteries in the proper order as shown, matching the
correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover.
Settings “
≥Batteries are not included in the unit.
≥Install three high quality “LR6” Alkaline or “R6” Manganese batteries. We
recommend to use Alkaline batteries.
Battery life is: —about six months in use of Alkaline batteries.
—about three months in use of Manganese batteries.
≥Battery life may depend on usage conditions and ambient temperature.
≥Make sure to install the batteries for the following features to operate properly:
—Display (p. 6)
≥—Buttons’ function when the handset is on the cradle
≥—Speakerphone (p. 15, 17)
≥—Programming (p. 10)
Installing the Batteries
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+
+
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2
1
Connecting the Handset
Connect the handset as shown below.
Handset Cord
Handset
≥Use only a Panasonic Handset for the KX-T2378JXW.
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To connect two single-line telephone jacks
To connect a two-line telephone jack
4-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
GREEN Plugs
To Single-Line
Telephone Jacks
2-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
TRANSPARENT
Plugs
LINE 1
LINE 2
GREEN
Plug
TRANSPARENT
Plug
LINE1/2 LINE2/DATA
“ Settings
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord
Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the unit as follows.
LINE1/2 LINE2/DATA
4-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
GREEN Plugs
To Two-Line
Telephone Jack
GREEN Plug
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Preparation
“
If you use the unit only as a single-line telephone
≥For this connection, you can only use LINE 1.
To Single-Line
Telephone Jack
2-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
TRANSPARENT
Plugs
LINE 1
TRANSPARENT Plug
LINE1/2 LINE2/DATA
Computer
Modem
Fax
Answering machine
LINE1/2 LINE2/DATA
GREEN
Plug TRANSPARENT
Plug
To Two-Line
Telephone Jack
4-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
GREEN Plugs
2-Wire Telephone Line Cord with
TRANSPARENT Plugs
Connecting a Communication Device
After connecting the telephone line cord to a two-line telephone jack, you
can connect a communication device (computer, modem, fax, answering
machine, etc.) through this unit using the LINE2/DATA jack.
≥If the LINE2/DATA indicator lights red, the communication device is in use. Use
LINE1 to make or answer other calls. Otherwise the communication device may
not operate properly.
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“ Settings
Programming Summary of Preparations
You can program the following functions. The display shows the
programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function
details.
Make sure that a call is not put on hold.
Press (MUTE).
Press (PROGRAM) to store the setting.
Press (PROGRAM).
≥To set the call restriction, press (1). (page 29)
≥To change the flash time, press (2). (page 26)
≥To select the dialing mode, press (3). (page 11)
≥To change the PIN code for the dial lock and call restriction,
press (5). (page 27)
≥To adjust the time, press (6). (page 12)
≥To change the LCD contrast setting, press (7). (page 13)
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≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (PROGRAM).
≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
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Preparation
“
Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can select the dialing mode by programming. 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 that a call is not put on hold.
1Press (PROGRAM).
2Press (MUTE).
3Press (3).
≥The current setting is displayed.
4To select “Pulse”, press (2). OR
To select “Tone”, press (1).
5Press (PROGRAM).
≥A long beep sounds.
≥The unit will return to the standby mode.
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Time Adjustment
You can select AM/PM or 24-hour clock by programming.
Make sure that a call is not put on hold.
1Press (PROGRAM).
2Press (MUTE).
3Press (6).
4Enter the current time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number.
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)
5Press (#) to select AM, PM or 24-hour clock.
(Ex. You select PM.)
≥Each time you press (#), the selection will change on the display.
6Press (PROGRAM).
≥A long beep sounds.
≥The clock starts working.
≥If an alarm sound is heard when entering
the time and pressing (PROGRAM), the
time entered are not correct. Enter the
correct time and press (PROGRAM).
≥The unit will return to the standby mode.
“ Settings
Display
AM
PM
24-hour clock
A
(Blank display)
P
Option
If the batteries installed in the unit have expired, the time will be shown as
“12-00” and “ ” will flash. Readjust the time.
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Preparation
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 a call is not put on hold.
1Press (PROGRAM).
2Press (MUTE).
3Press (7).
≥The current setting is displayed.
4Press (1) to (4).
≥Each time you press a button, the level
will change on the display.
5Press (PROGRAM).
≥A long beep sounds.
≥The unit will return to the standby mode.
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can select the ringer volume of each line to HIGH, LOW or OFF.
Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
“
RINGER Selectors:
Set to HIGH, LOW or OFF.
≥When set to OFF, the selected
line(s) will not ring.
RINGER
HIGH
OFF LOW HIGH OFF LOW
LINE1 LINE2
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“ Settings
Wall Template
8.3 cm
To temporarily set the handset
down during a conversation,
place it as shown here.
Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall.
1Pull down the handset hook until it locks, so the tab holds the handset.
2Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, and
push it in the direction of the arrow.
≥“UP” should be facing upward.
3Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the
telephone line cord. Mount the
unit, and slide down.
Screws
To Telephone
Line Jack
8.3 cm
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Basic Operation
Using the handset
1Press (LINE1) or (LINE2/DATA) to select a
telephone line.
2Lift the handset.
≥The line indicator lights red.
3Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed number is
displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the
display will show the length of
the call.
≥If you misdial, hang up and
start again from step 1.
4To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.
≥The line indicator light goes out.
≥The display will return to the standby mode.
Using the speakerphone
1Press (LINE1) or (LINE2/DATA) to select a telephone line.
2Press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
≥The line indicator lights red and the SP-PHONE/HEADSET indicator lights.
3Dial a phone number.
≥The dialed number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.
≥If you misdial, press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and start again from step 1.
4When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone).
5To hang up, press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
≥The indicator light goes out.
≥The display will return to the standby mode.
≥Be sure that the (CONF) (Conference) button is released.
≥If the LINE2/DATA jack is connected to a communication device (p. 9) and the
LINE2/DATA indicator lights red, the communication device is in use. Use LINE1
to make or answer other calls. Otherwise the communication device may not
operate properly.
Making Calls “
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and Indicator
(HOLD)
(REDIAL)
MIC (Microphone)
VOLUME (_), (^)
(LINE2/DATA) and Indicator
(LINE1) and Indicator
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“ Making Calls
During speakerphone operation
For best performance, please note the following:
≥Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.
≥If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press VOLUME (_) to decrease
the speaker volume.
≥You can switch to the handset by lifting it up. To switch back to the
speakerphone, press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
To adjust the handset volume (4 levels) or the speaker
volume (8 levels) while talking
To increase, press VOLUME (^). To decrease, press VOLUME (_).
≥One level of the handset volume is
shown by “ ”.
≥The display shows the volume level
for a few seconds.
≥One level of the speaker volume is
shown by “ ”.
≥The display shows the volume level
for a few seconds.
To put a call on hold
Press (HOLD).
≥The line indicator lights green.
≥If using the handset, you can place it on the cradle.
To release the hold
Press the line button ¤lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
≥If another phone is connected on the same line, you can also release the hold by
lifting its handset.
Ex. Handset volume level: 2 Ex. Speaker volume level: 3
To redial the last number dialed
Press (LINE1) or (LINE2/DATA) ¤
¤lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET) ¤press (REDIAL).
Automatic Redial:
When using the speakerphone, the unit redials the last dialed number up to
15 times within a 10-minute period if the line is busy. During redial, the
SP-PHONE/HEADSET indicator light flashes.
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Answering Calls
While a call is being received, the unit rings and the called line indicator
flashes red.
Using the handset
1Press the line button whose indicator is
flashing.
2Lift the handset.
≥The line indicator lights red.
3To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.
≥The indicator light goes out.
Using the speakerphone
1Press the line button whose indicator is flashing.
2Press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
≥The line indicator lights red and the SP-PHONE/HEADSET indicator light.
3Talk into the MIC (microphone).
4To hang up, press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
≥The indicator lights go out.
≥When the RINGER selector(s) is/are set to OFF (p. 13), the selected line(s) will
not ring.
≥Be sure that the (CONF) (Conference) button is released.
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Basic Operation
Off
On (red)
On (green)
Flashing (red)
The line is free.
You are using the line or someone else is using the
line on a parallel connected telephone.
A call is on hold.
A call is being received.
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and Indicator
MIC (Microphone)
Line Buttons and Indicators
What the line indicator means
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Using the Other Line During a Conversation
During a conversation, if the other line indicator flashes red, an incoming
call is being received on the line. You can answer the second call while
holding the first call. You can also make a call without terminating the first
call.
Ex: If you are using LINE1
1Press (HOLD) to put the first call (LINE1) on hold.
≥The LINE1 indicator lights
green.
≥If you are using the handset,
place it on the cradle.
2Press the other line button (LINE2/DATA) and either lift
the handset or press
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) to
make or answer a second
call.
≥The LINE2/DATA indicator lights red.
3To return to the first call (LINE1), press the line button for the first call (LINE1).
≥The second call is terminated.
≥To hold the second call in step 3, press (HOLD) before pressing the line button
for the first call and either lift the handset or press (SP-PHONE/HEADSET).
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and Indicator
(HOLD)
(LINE2/DATA) and Indicator
(LINE1) and Indicator
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Advanced Operation
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Conference Call
While having a conversation on one line, you can make or answer a
second call on the other line and then combine both calls together to
make a conference call.
Ex: If you are using LINE 1
1Press (HOLD) to put the first call (LINE1) on hold.
≥The LINE 1 indicator lights
green.
≥If you are using the handset,
place it on the cradle.
2Press the other line button (LINE2/DATA) and either
lift the handset or press
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) to
make or answer a second
call.
≥The LINE2/DATA indicator
lights red.
3When the second call is connected, press (CONF) to make a
conference call.
≥Both line indicators light red.
During a conference call:
≥To hang up both lines, place the handset on the cradle or press
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET). Then press (CONF).
≥To hang up only one line, press the line button you want to
continue talking with, then press (CONF).
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and Indicator
(HOLD)
(LINE2/DATA) and Indicator
(LINE1) and Indicator
(CONF)
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Storing Phone Numbers in Memory
You can store up to 10 phone numbers in memory. The dialing buttons
((0) to (9)) function as memory stations. Do not press any memory stations
before storing to prevent misoperation.
Make sure that a call is not put on hold.
1Press (PROGRAM).
2Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.
≥If you enter a wrong number, press
(PROGRAM) and start again from step 1.
3Press (AUTO/LOWER).
4Press a memory station number ((0) to (9)).
≥A long beep sounds.
≥The unit will return to the standby mode.
≥If 3 beeps sound, the number entered in step 2 may be over 22 digits. Lift
the handset and place it on the cradle to return to the standby mode, and
start again from step 1.
≥You can exit the programming mode in step 1 and 2 by pressing (PROGRAM).
≥If a pause is required for dialing, press (PAUSE) where needed. Pressing
(PAUSE) counts as one digit (p. 25).
Speed Dialer
(SP-PHONE/HEADSET) and Indicator
(AUTO/LOWER)
Memory Station Numbers
(PROGRAM)
(PAUSE)
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