Panasonic Kx T1451 Operating Instructions Manual

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							Table of Contents
Locations of the Controls . . . .
Introduction
Preparation
CoNNECTTON . .. ..
INITIAL SETTINGS
TOLL SAVER
CASSETTE TAPE INSTALLATION
How to Record an Outgoing Message (OGM)
RECORDING THE OGM
CHECKING YOUR OGM
SAMPLE OGMS
Setting Prior to Leaving
RECORDING THE CALLERS MESSAGES ....PREPARING THE ICM TAPE
Listening to the Recorded Messages
LISTENINGTOTHEMESSAGES .,......10RE-PLAYINGBACKALLTHEMESSAGES . ...... 10
Other Features
RECORDTNG A PERSONAL MESSAGE (MESSAGE MEMO) ..... 11SAVING THE RECORDED MESSAGES . . .. ... .. . 12ERASINGTHERECORDEDMESSAGES.. ...,... 13MONITORINGTHEINCOMINGCALLS .....13
How to Operate from a Remote Phone
SETTING THE REMOTE CODE .... . 14PLAYING BACK MESSAGES. .. ,. . 15PLAYING BACK NEWLY-RECORDED MESSAGES(MEMORY PLAYBACK) .. ... .. . 15REWINDING/FAST FORWARDING TAPE
WHILE HEARING THE MESSAGES . .. .. 16RECORDINGAMARKERMESSAGE ......16RESETTING THE ICM TAPE FOR FUTURE MESSAGES .. ... ... 17MONITORING ROOM SOUND ..,. 17CHANGINGTHEOUTGOINGMESSAGE..... .... 18SKIPPING THE OGM FOR ICM RECORDING . . . . 18SETTING/CANCELLINGTHEANSWERMODE .... 19
TroubleshootingGuide ....20Referencia R6pida (Spanish Quick Reference) .. ........ 21Maintenance ......24CassetteTape. .....24Others .....25AccessoryOrderlnformation ......25lmportantlnformation ......26
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							VOLUME CONTROL(page 13)
REMOTE CODE Selector(page 5)
Telephone Jack (page 4)
Telephone Line Jack (page 4)
DC Jack (page 4)
Keep this overleaf unfolded while you are
reading this Operating lnstructions. This
makes it easier to locate the controls and
switches mentioned in the instructions.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Telephone
Answering System.
You can use tfris Model KX-T1450|KX-T1451 to:
I Answer calls and record messages when you cannot answer the telephone or do
not want to be disturbed
I Monitor (screen) calls
I Record your personar messages
By using the advanced remote-control features of your KX-T|450|KX-T1451 , you can
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r Call in from another touch tone telephone to listen to your messages
t Record a new Outgoing Message even when you are away from your unit
I Leave a message while you are away lrom your unit
We recommend that you read these Operating Instructions all
the way through before you set up and use your Answering
System.
Accessories
oACAdaptor ..... oneoTeleohoneCord .. ...,.. oneoOutgoing Message Tape
(StandardCassette) ...one
olncoming Message Tape
(StandardCassette) ...one
Location of the Controls
OGM PLAY Button (page 8)
OGM Recording (REC) Button(page 7)
Rewind (REW) Button(page 9)
Fast Forward (FF) Button(page 10)
MEMO Button(page 1 1)
Microphone (MlC)(page 7)
POWER/IN USEIndicator(page 7)
ANSWER/CALL Indicator(page 10)
Outgoing Message (OGM) Tape(page 6)
RING Selector (RINGS)
(page 5)
Recording Time (REC TIME)Selector (page 5)
Incoming Message (lCM) Tape(page 6)ICM ERASE Button (pase 13) #POWER ON/OFF Switch(page 6)
PLAYBACK/PAUSE Button(page 10)
CPC Selector (page 5)
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							Preparation
CONNECTION
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To Power Outlet(AC120 V,60 Hz)
Do not connect the AC adaptor to
the AC outlet before inserting the::OGM and ICM tapes. (See page 6.)
Holder
Fasten the cord to the holder
Jack (RJ1 1 C)
oUSE ONLY PANASONIC AC ADAPTOR KX-AI1.
oThe unit must not be connected to a coin operated line. lf you are on a party line,
check with your local telephone company.
oWhile operating the unit, the cabinet of the AC Adaptor may feel warm, this is a
normal condition.
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Calling Party Control (CPC) Setting
Set to A. (no call waiting service line.)
lf you have call waiting service or
some Incoming Messages are
interrupted, set to 8.
Number ot Rings
o2.............. The unit will answer a call on the
second ring.
o4.............. The unit will answer a call on
the fourth ring.
oAUTO...... See TOLL SAVER on this
page.
Recording Time Selector
oVOX........ The unit will record for as long as
the caller soeaks.
o1 minute.. The unit will record uo to 1 minute,(1 MrN)
Remote Code
The remote code number is made uo of
2 digits.
The first digit is factory preset, and the
second digit is selectable. (2 or 8)
Also, refer to page 14 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.
7 Set tfre number of rings to AUTO.
olf 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. lf the unit picks up on the second ring, it means
that at least one new message has been recorded.
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REMOTE CODE
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Preparation
CASSETTE TAPE INSTALLATION
7 Open the panel, and insert the Outgoing
Message (OGM) and Incoming Message
(lCM) tapes as shown.
.Two cassette tapes are included. Use
C15 for OGM and C60 for lCM.oDo not use endless loop cassette tape.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the AC outlet.
3 Set tfre POWER ON/OFF switch to ON.
oThe unit will start to reset the OGM tape.
NOTES:
13 minutes after connecting the AC adaptor,
the unit will be powered ON automatically
and reset the OGM taoe even when the
POWER ON/OFF switch is not set to ON.
oAfter you have changed the OGM tape:
Push OGM PLAY and REW simultaneously
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							How to Record an Outgoing Message (OGM)
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 THE OGM
/ Push OGM REC until a long beep is
heard. then release it.
After the long beep, speak clearly and
loudly into the microphone (MlC),
approximately 8 inches away.
oThe lN USE indicator will flash.oThe recording time is up to the tape
length that you use.
When recording is finished, push OGM
REC again.
oThe unit will rewind the taoe to the
beginning, and be ready for Incoming
Calls.
NOTE:
lf 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. lf this happens, start with
step 1 again after the unit stops rewinding.
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You can check your OGM at any time
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How to Record an Outgoing Message (OGM)
CHECKING YOUR OGM
1 Push OGM PLAY.
oThe unit will play back the OGM, then
rewind the tape to the beginning.
oUse 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, push the OGM PLAY button.
NOTES:
oThe unit will automatically change to the
Answer mode 7 seconds after completing
the OGM recording or checking.
oAnswer 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 5.):Hello, this is the Smith residence. We cannot come to the phone right now. lf 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 is closed until 9 oclock in the morning. lf 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 l 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
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							Setting Prior to Leaving
RECORDING THE CALLERS MESSAGES
1 Push POWER ON/OFF to ON.
oThe POWER indicator will lioht.
NOTES:
oThe 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.
rlf 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.
I To record future messages after the last message;
leave the unit as is. All calls will be saved.
I To record the future messages from the beginning ol the tape;
1 Push REW.
POWER/IN USEIndicalor
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Listening to the Recorded Messages
oWhen Incoming Messages have been recorded, the ANSWER/CALL indicator will
flash. (Three flashes followed by a pause means that 3 messages were recorded.)
oln case of a power interruption, the ANSWER/CALL indicator will flash slowly after the
oower is restored.
LISTENING TO THE MESSAGES
7 Push PLAYBACK/PAUSE.
oThe 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. Atter 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, push the REW
button.
To stop the tape temporarily during playback, push the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button
once. The lN USE indicator will llash. The tape will pause until you restart by
pushing it again.
To rewind the tape, push the REW button.
To fast forward the tape, push the FF button.
RE.PLAYING BACK ALL THE MESSAGES
wait until the ANSWER/CALL indicator is lit after playing back all the messages.
Push PLAYBACICPAUSE.
oThe unit will play back all the recorded messages again.
olf you push the PLAYBACK/PAUSE button before the ANSEWR/CALL indicator is
lit, push the REW button to rewind the tape. Within 7 seconds after rewinding,
push the PLAYBACI(PAUSE button to re-play back allthe messages.
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BECORD,NG A PERSONAL MESSAGE (MESSAGE MEMO)
You may record a personal message any time at home on the ICM tape. lt will be
heard by anyone retrieving messages lrom the unit.
1 Push MEMO until a beep is heard.
Speak into the MlC.
oThe lN USE indicator will flash.
3 Wnen finished recording, push MEMO
again.
oThe lN USE indicator will stop flashing.
oThe ANSWER/CALL indicator will flash
to show that your message was
recorded, and the unit will be ready to
answer the phone call.
oNew messages will be automatically
recorded after your memo.
SAVING THE RECORDED MESSAGES
You can save the desired messages.
1 elay back the tape through the message you want to save.
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2 Push PLAYBACI(PAUSE to pause.
oThe lN USE indicator willflash.
3 PusN PLAYBACICPAUSE ANd REW
simultaneously.
oThe lN USE indicator will stop flashing.
oThe ANSWER/CALL indicator will light.
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ERASING THE RECORDED MESSAGES
After you have played back the recorded messages, you can erase them by simply
pushing the ICM ERASE button.
7 Push ICM ERASE until a beep is heard.
oThe unit will erase the recorded
messages while the tape is rewinding.
NOTE:
The taoe can be erased even if the
record-prevention (knock-out) tabs have been
removed.
MONITORING THE INCOMING CALLS
While an Incoming Message is being recorded, you can hear it, then you may
choose to pick up the telephone handset and speak to the caller before your caller
finishes leaving a message.
7 Adjust the volume control.
lf you want to talk to the caller during
recording of the lCM, litt the telephone
handset and talk.
The unit will automatically stop recording and
be ready to answer the next phone call.
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How to Operate from a Remote Phone
On the following pages, we explain how to:
I SETTING THE REMOTE CODE
I PLAYING BACK MESSAGES
T PLAYING BACK NEWLY-RECORDED MESSAGES (MEMORY PLAYBACK)
T REWINDING/FAST FORWARDING TAPE WHILE HEARING THE MESSAGES
T RECORDING A MARKER MESSAGE
I RESETTING THE ICM TAPE FOR FUTURE MESSAGES
I MONITORING ROOM SOUND
T CHANGING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE
I SKIPPING THE OGM FOR ICM RECORDING
I SETTING/CANCELLING THE ANSWER MODE
SETTING THE REMOTE CODE
To get remote access, you musl set and remember your remote code number.
The REMOTE CODE number is made up of 2 digits, the first digit is lactory preset, and
the second digit is selectable. (2 or 8)
EXAMPLE: lf the factory preset number is 4, then your code number may be either42 or 48, depending on the position of the selectable REMOTE code
switch.
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The factory preset number is shown on the label to
the left of the switch. This is the first digit of your
Remote Code number. The second digit is
selectable (2 or 8).
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How to Operate from a Remote Phone
PLAYING BACK MESSAGES
You can listen to the recorded messages by simply pushing your own code number.
1 Catt your unit, and push the Code No. (2 digits) during the OGM.
oA beep will sound, then other beeps will sound to tell you the
number of recorded messages, up to 8 times.
oThe unit will rewind the tape to the beginning. After a series of
short beeps, you will hear all the messages on the tape.
2 Listen to the recorded messages.
o3 beeps will be heard after the last message.
3 Hang up.
oAll calls will be saved automaticallv.
PLAYING BACK NEWLY.RECORDED MESSAGES
(MEMORY PLAYBACK)
When you have already heard the messages from a remote phone, you can skip them
and listen to the newly-recorded messages.
/ Catt your unit, and push the Code No. during the OGM.
2 Push 4 right after you hear the beep tones indicating the
number of the recorded messages.
oThe unit will play back the new messages.
oEven during the playback of previously heard messages, you
can skip them by pushing 4.
How to Operate from a Remote Phone
REWINDING/FAST FORWARDING TAPE WHILE HEARING
THE MESSAGES
To Back Space
Push 1.
oThe tape will be rewound for approximately 15 seconds
corresponding to the playback time.
To Skip Forward
Push 2.
oThe tape will be skipped forward for approximately 15 seconds
corresponding to the playback time.
RECORDING A MARKER MESSAGE
After reviewing all the messages, you can leave your index message on the tape.
It can be heard by anyone retrieving messages
7 Start to talk right after the last 2 beeps.
2 Wnen recording is finished, hang up.
message (date, time, etc.)
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