Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD715ALM Model No. Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Caller ID Compatible AND SAVE. Charge the batteries for about 15 hours before initial use.
Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD715ALM, which is a product made in regard with the European Standards for Cordless Telephones (DECT). DECT technology is characterised by high- security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality digital transmission. This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications.
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Its construction or internal circuit must not be modified in any way without permission. WARNING This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in progress when this system is on radio operation.
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting.
For Best Performance Battery Charge Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries power the handset. Install the batteries (p. 12) and charge them for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 12). 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 a TV, radio, personal computer, cellular phone,...
Contents Chapter 1 Preparation Location of Controls ...8 Display ...10 Settings ...11 Connections ...11 Installing the Batteries in the Handset ..12 Battery Charge ...12 Turning the Power ON ...13 Summary of Programmable Functions ...14 Programmable Settings ...18 Setting the Display Language ...18 Selecting the Auto Talk Feature ...18 Setting the Date and Time ...19 Selecting the Handset Ringer...
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Chapter 4 Multi-Unit User Operations For Optional Multi-Unit Users...58 Operating More than One Handset...58 Operating More than One Base Unit...58 Registering Optional Handset(s) in the Base Unit...59 Selecting the Base Unit Access ...60 Cancelling a Handset ...61 Bell Selection...62 Selecting the Standby Mode Display ..64 Paging/Intercom ...65 Intercom between the Handset(s) and the Base Unit...65...
Display Icons The in-range icon indicates that the handset is in range of the base unit. It flashes when the handset is out of range. The page/intercom icon is displayed when paging or using the intercom. It flashes when another unit pages the handset.
Settings Connections USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL. The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services.
Settings Installing the Batteries in the Handset Install the batteries as shown. Then install the handset cover. If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not work. Battery Charge At the time of shipment, the batteries are not charged. To charge, place the handset on the base unit.
Battery information After your batteries are fully charged: Operation Ni-MH battery operating time (included) While in use (Talk) Up to about 20 hours While not in use (Standby) Up to about 200 hours Battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as: —...
Summary of Programmable Functions You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the instructions. After selecting 15). See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. ...
Summary of Programmable Functions Handset settings You can program the following function items (the handset should be within the range of the base unit). The display shows the instructions. After selecting “Setting Handset”, the main menu is displayed. Most items in the main menu have a sub-menu. The sub-menu is shown after selecting the item in the main menu.
Programmable Settings Selecting the Display Language You can choose one of 18 display languages. The factory preset is English. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Handset”, then press Press until the arrow points to...
Setting the Date and Time After setting the date and time, the current date and time will be displayed on the handset in the standby mode. You can set 24-hour clock by programming. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Setting time Press Press...
Programmable Settings Selecting the Handset Ringer Volume 6 levels are available. The lowest level is 1. The highest level is 6. The factory preset is 3. When set to OFF, the handset will not ring. Press “Ringer Option” then to select the desired level To turn the ringer OFF, erase “...
Making Calls With the Handset Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13). Press “ ” is displayed. Dial a phone number. The dialled number is displayed. 12345678 After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. 00-00-00 To hang up, press or place the...
Making Calls To select the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) or speaker volume (6 levels) while talking To increase, press To decrease, press Ex. Receiver volume: HIGH Speaker volume: level 6 R e c e i v e r V o l u m e 1 2 3 4 5 6 Each time you press level will change.
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To store a redial number in the phonebook While the desired number is displayed, press , then see “To store an entered number in the phonebook”, from step 3. To clear a number in the redial memory While the desired number is displayed, press Press until the arrow points...
Making Calls With the Base Unit (Digital Speakerphone) Press The indicator lights. Dial a telephone number. If you misdial, press again. When the other party answers, talk into the MIC. To hang up, press The indicator light goes out. The base unit speaker phone cannot be used while a handset is in use.
Answering Calls If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 26). Please wait until the second ring to answer a call in order to view the Caller ID information. You can also program the desired external ringer type (p.
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in the Caller List. Using this list, you can automatically call back a caller.
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List Information of up to 50 different callers is sorted from the most recent to the oldest call in the Caller List. When the 51st call is received, the first caller’s information is deleted. Each caller’s phone number received is shown.
Using the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press until the desired caller number is displayed. Press The displayed phone number is dialled automatically.
Storing the Caller List Information in the Phonebook You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the phonebook. You can also assign the caller information to one of 9 categories to use the private category feature (p. 36). Make sure that the power is ON (p.
Using the Caller List Clearing the Caller List You can clear some or all entries in the Caller List. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. To clear a specific entry from the Caller List Press until the caller...
Using the Phonebook You can store up to 200 names and phone numbers in the phonebook. All phonebook items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the phonebook, you can make a call by selecting a name on the display.
Using the Phonebook Storing Names and Numbers in the Phonebook After caller information is categorized in the phonebook, you can select the backlight color and ringer type for each private category (p. 36). Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
To enter names selecting characters The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and character symbols. The letters are printed on the dialling buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown on page 34, 35. To change the character mode You can select one of 6 character modes by pressing The factory preset is “ABC”.
Using the Phonebook Using the Private Category Feature After subscribing to a Caller ID service, you can select the display backlight color and ringer type for each private category. When receiving a call, you can easily figure out who has called by setting backlight color and ringer type of each private category.
Finding Items in the Phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press to enter the phonebook. The first item is displayed. ANNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Press until the desired name...
Using the Phonebook Editing an Item in the Phonebook Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press to enter the phonebook. The first item is displayed. Press until the desired name is displayed, then press You can also search for the item by initial (p.
Hot Key Dial The dialling buttons (1–9) function as one-touch dials. You can assign up to 9 phone numbers from the phonebook items into dialling buttons as hot key dials. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Storing phonebook items as hot key dials Press...
Using the Phonebook Phonebook Copy You can copy the information in the phonebook between the handsets registered in the same base unit. The phonebook copy must be operated in intercom mode (see page 66). Ex. Handset 2 is coping the phonebook to Handset 1 during an intercom call. To copy the specified item in the phonebook Handset 1 (Receiver):...
Intercom A 2-way intercom is available between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press , then I N T “ ” is displayed and the base unit rings. To stop paging, press Base unit: Press to answer.
Intercom Transferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to transfer a call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to the base unit Handset: During a call, press The call is put on hold and “...
Special Features How to Use the Pause Feature (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press distance service. Ex. Line access number (PBX) Phone number Pressing creates a pause. This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number. Pressing more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers.
Special Features Setting the Key Lock You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted until the key lock is cancelled. When the unit is in the standby mode, press and hold until a beep sounds. “ [X]” is displayed and all dialling buttons are locked. To cancel the key lock When the unit is in the standby mode, press and hold “...
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible If you subscribe to Caller ID and Call Waiting service, your handset displays a second caller’s information while talking. After you hear a second caller waiting tone, the caller’s phone number and “CALL WAITING” will be displayed. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold.
Direct Call You can easily make a call using a stored direct call number by pressing calls are accepted. To use this feature, store the direct call number and turn on the mode by programming. The factory preset is OFF. Setting the Direct Call Number and Mode After storing the direct call number, the unit will automatically switch to the direct call mode.
To turn OFF the call prohibition mode Press to select “OFF” in step 6. After returning to the standby mode, “ will go out. If you forget your handset PIN, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. ” is displayed. ”...
Call Restriction You can restrict desired handset(s)/base unit from dialling selected phone numbers. Phone numbers beginning with the restricted digits cannot be dialled out. For example, if “00” is assigned as the call restriction number, international calls cannot be made. For selected handset(s)/base unit, you can assign up to 6 call restriction numbers (up to 8 digits).
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When you dial a restricted number, the call is disconnected and the dialled number flashes. Ex. The restricted number is “00”. To cancel the call restricted handset(s) Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 48. Press Enter the 4-digit base unit PIN (p. 55). Enter the handset number(s) you want to cancel.
Setting the Time Alarm The handset will sound an alarm at a preset time for 30 seconds just for once or repeated daily. You can also select the ringer type for time alarm (p. 52). If you select the melody for time alarm, the handset will sound longer (It depends on the ringer type).
Other Programmable Settings Selecting the Talk Mode Display You can choose whether to display the length of the call or the dialled telephone number while in the talk mode. The factory preset is the length of the call. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Other Programmable Settings Setting the Handset Ringer Type You can program the desired handset ringer type for external/internal calls and paging, time alarm. External ringer type (p. 25) You can select the external ringer type. 20 ringer types are available. The factory preset is type 1. Press “Ringer Option”...
Setting the Call Waiting Tone If an incoming call has been received during an intercom between handsets, a call waiting tone sounds. You can choose whether or not the tone sounds. The factory preset is ON. Press to select “Setting Handset” then “Tone Option”...
Other Programmable Settings Selecting the Base Unit Ringer Type You can program the desired base unit ringer type (6 types). The factory preset is type 1. Press Ringer type (1–6) Setting the Key Tones You can choose whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone).
Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Once you have programmed the PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the PIN. If you do forget it, please contact Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre for assistance. On the handset...
Clearing the Settings in Memory On the handset This function enables the handset to clear the following settings at one time. They will return to their initial settings. Function Time Alarm Alarm ON/OFF Handset ringer volume External ringer type Internal ringer type Paging type Alarm type Key tones...
On the base unit This function enables the base unit to clear the following settings at one time. They will return to their initial settings. Function Initial setting Bell selection All handsets Bell interval (First ring) Flash timing 100msec Pause timing 3 seconds Call restricted All clear...
The optional handset model number is KX-A115ALM. The functions of the optional handset are the same as those of the KX-TCD715ALM handset. Operating More than One Base Unit You can register and operate your handset at up to 4 base units.
Registering Handset(s) in the Base Unit You must register the handset in the base unit before use. Charge the optional handset batteries for about 15 hours before initial use. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Register the handset number within 1 minute.
For Optional Multi-Unit Users Selecting the Base Unit Access Automatic base unit access (Auto) The handset automatically selects a registered base unit. When the handset moves to another base unit radio area, it loses contact with the previous base unit and automatically accesses the new base unit.
Cancelling a Handset Each handset can cancel itself or another handset. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points to “Setting Base”, then press “Input Command” is displayed. Press Enter the 4-digit base unit PIN (p.
For Optional Multi-Unit Users Bell Selection There are three choices for bell selection. When a call is being received: — all handsets ring. “All handsets” — the selected handset(s) ring(s). “Specified handset(s)” — the selected handset rings first, then if it does not answer, all other handsets will ring. “First handset”...
Selecting first handset One handset will ring first, then all other handsets will ring if the first handset is not answered. You can choose which handset will ring first and the ring count (1 to 6) until all of the handsets ring. The factory preset is 3 rings. Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 62.
For Optional Multi-Unit Users Selecting the Standby Mode Display You can choose whether to display the currently connected base unit number, handset number or no display while in the standby mode. The factory preset is the base unit number. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the standby mode. Press Press until the arrow points...
Paging/Intercom Intercom between the Handset(s) and the Base Unit A 2-way intercom is available between one of the handsets and base unit when another handset is not having an outside call. The base unit user can page the handset users individually or at one time. Paging all the handsets from the base unit (All paging) The base unit user can talk with the handset...
Paging/Intercom Transferring a Call from the Base Unit to a Handset The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to transfer a call between a handset and the base unit. Base unit: During a call, press the handset number you want to page, then press The call is put on hold.
Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another The intercom can be used during a call, enabling you to transfer a call between handsets. Transferring a call using the intercom Ex. Handset 1 is transferring a call to Handset 2. Handset 1: During a call, press I N T...
Paging/Intercom Conference During a call using the handset, you can make an intercom call to another handset and then combine the calls together to establish a conference call. Handset 1: During a call, press the desired handset number. The call is put on hold. If there is no answer, press return to the call.
Using an optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown.
If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not work. Please return the rechargeable batteries to your sales shop at the end of their useful life. Nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries (AA size) are available. Please use only Panasonic P6H batteries.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the batteries specified. 2. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. 3. Do not mix old and new batteries. 4. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the Telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. The word “UP” should face upward. Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the Telephone line cord.
Option Covers You can change the look of your phone’s handset with option covers (KX-A109). 1. Turn the power OFF to prevent memory loss (p. 11). Remove the battery cover by sliding while pressing the arrow. Remove the batteries. 2. The option cover is locked with the right and left tabs. Unlock one of the tabs by pressing horizontally # and vertically $, and partially pull down the option cover %, &, as shown.
Before Requesting Help Problem The unit does not work. “ ” flashes and an alarm tone sounds when you press A busy tone sounds when you press You cannot dial. “ ” flashes during a conversation and the call is disconnected. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades.
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Problem The handset does not ring. The base unit does not ring. You cannot program function items such as selecting language. You cannot store a name and phone number in the phonebook. While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/search.
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You charged the batteries fully, but “ ” flashes. For Customers Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Care Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. Remedy The handset is not in the same radio area. The handset is engaged in an outside call.
Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre. If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone.
Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor. To Socket (Optional) Telephone Double Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone...
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