Panasonic Kx Th112 Operating Instructions Manual

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If you subscribe to a DSL service
Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the telephone line between the 
base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 31) do not function properly.
To connect to a 2-line telephone jack
For this connection, please purchase a Panasonic 2-line splitter (page 4).
Example: DSL line is line 2
To connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks
Example: DSL line is line 2
LINE 2 LINE 12-line 
splitter
2-wire telephone line cord 
with transparent plugs4-wire telephone line cord 
with green plugsTo 2-line telephone jack (RJ14C)
Noise filter
Line 1
Line 2 To single-line telephone 
jacks (RJ11C)
Noise filter
2-wire telephone line cord with transparent plugs4-wire telephone line cord 
with green plugs
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Setting up the handset
Battery installation/replacement
1Press the notch of the handset cover 
firmly, and slide it in the direction of the 
arrow. 
LIf necessary, remove the old battery.
2Insert the battery (A), and press it 
down until it snaps into position (B). 
Then close the handset cover (C, D).
Important:
LUse only the rechargeable Panasonic 
battery noted on page 4.
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is 
recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased.Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-
822-8837) for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit for 6 
hours before initial use.
While charging, the charge indicator on the 
handset lights in amber. When the battery 
is fully charged, the indicator lights in 
green.
Base unit
Note:
LIf you want to use the handset 
immediately, charge the battery for at 
least 15 minutes.
LTo ensure that the battery charges 
properly, clean the charge contacts of 
the handset and base unit with a soft, 
dry cloth once a month. Clean more 
often if the unit is subject to the exposure 
of grease, dust, or high humidity.
AB
C
D
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Battery level
Note:
LWhen the battery needs to be charged, 
the handset beeps intermittently during 
use.
Panasonic battery performance
Note:
LBattery operating time may be 
shortened over time depending on 
usage conditions and surrounding 
temperature.
LBattery power is consumed whenever 
the handset is off the base unit, even 
when the handset is not in use. The 
longer you leave the handset off the 
base unit, the less time you may actually 
talk using the handset.
LAfter the handset is fully charged, 
displaying “Charge completed”, it 
may be left on the base unit without any 
ill effect on the battery.
LThe battery level may not be displayed 
correctly after you replace the battery. In 
this case, place the handset on the base 
unit and let charge for 6 hours.
Battery iconBattery level
1Fully charged
2Medium
3Low
Flashing: needs to be 
recharged.
4Empty
OperationOperating time
While in use 
(talking)Up to 4.5 hours
While not in use 
(standby)Up to 7 days
While using the 
clarity booster 
feature (page 
25)Up to 3.5 hours
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Controls
Base unit
A{LINE1}
LINE1 indicator
B{LINE2}
LINE2 indicator
C{CONF} (Conference)
D{HOLD}
E{MEMO}
F{LINE SELECT}
G{ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
H{EDIT}
I{ERASE}
J{STOP}
K{MESSAGE}
LAntenna
MSpeakerN{TRANSFER} {INTERCOM}
OIN USE indicator
PDisplay
QCELLULAR SELECT {1}, {2}, {3}, {4}, 
{5}
RCharge contacts
S{*} (TONE)
T{PAUSE} {REDIAL}
U{SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator
V{MUTE}
W{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
XMIC (Microphone)
YNavigator key ({^} {V} {})
Z{MENU} {SET}
ABCDEF G
LMNO PQ
L
RSUVXZ
Y HIJ KTW
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Handset
Using the joystick ASpeaker
BDisplay
CHeadset jack/Audio jack
D{C} (TALK)
EJoystick
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
G{*} (TONE)
H{PAUSE} {REDIAL}
IMicrophoneJCharge indicator/Ringer indicator/
Message indicator
KReceiver
LSoft keys
M{OFF}
N{MUTE} {CLEAR}
O{HOLD} {INTERCOM}
P{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
QCharge contacts
The handset joystick can be used to 
navigate through menus and to select 
items shown on the display, by pushing it 
up, down, left, or right.It can also be used to select the center soft 
key icon (page 18), by pressing down on 
the center of the joystick.
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
IJ
K
M
L
N
O
P
Q A
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Understanding the indicators
Base unit line buttons
The line buttons ({LINE1}, {LINE2}) show the status of each line as follows.
Base unit CELLULAR SELECT button ({1} to {5})
The CELLULAR SELECT button ({1} to {5}) shows the status as follows.
StatusMeaning
Light off The line is available.
Light on The line is in use.
Flashing rapidly A call is being received.
Flashing A call is put on hold or the answering system is answering a 
call.
StatusMeaning
Light off A cellular phone is either not registered or registered but not 
connected to the base unit (page 59, 60)
Yellow-green The cellular phone is connected and the cellular line is 
available.
Flashing: the cellular phone is being registered to the base unit.
Red (light on) The cellular line is in use.
Red (flashing rapidly) A cellular call is being received.
Red (flashing) A cellular call is put on hold on the base unit or the answering 
system is answering a call.
CELLULAR SELECT button ({1}–{5}) LINE buttons {LINE1}, {LINE2}
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Displays
Base unit display items
Handset display items
Displayed 
itemMeaning
Flashes when the date 
and time need to be set.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the base unit is 
off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the base unit is off.
Call privacy mode is on.
The line icon is displayed 
when the displayed line is 
selected for the answering 
system.
Flashing:
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
– you have new 
messages on that line.
Flashes when message 
memory is full.
You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
1This icon is displayed in 
the lower right 
representing a connected 
cellular phone’s battery 
level. It may not be 
displayed depending on 
the cellular phone’s 
capability.
L2 L1
L2L1,
ANSWERL1L2
MESSAGEFULL
Displayed 
itemMeaning
1– Battery level indicator 
for the handset (located 
in the upper right of the 
display)
– This icon is also 
displayed in the lower 
right representing a 
connected cellular 
phone’s battery level. It 
may not be displayed 
depending on the 
cellular phone’s 
capability.
k
lThe line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on 
that line.
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
Flashing rapidly: a call is 
being received on that 
line.
Example: Handset extension 
number
Voice enhancer is on.
Speaker is on.
Call privacy mode is on.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the handset is off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the handset is off.
(displayed 
in the top 
center)The cellular line is in use.
Flashing: a cellular call is 
put on hold on the 
handset.
Flashing rapidly: a cellular 
call is being received.
VE
L2 L1
L2L1,
CELL
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Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a 
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by 
pressing the center of the joystick, you can 
select the feature or operation indicated by 
the soft key icon shown directly above it.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU} 
(center of joystick) on the handset or 
{MENU} on the base unit reveals the main 
menu. From here you can access various 
features and settings.
Note:
LThe menu icons shown in these 
operating instructions vary slightly from 
the actual icons shown on the display. You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
LINE1LINE2
Base unit
Menu iconMenu/feature
dPhonebook
GCaller list
ASet answering
fRinger settings
FAudio monitor
hOther items
Handset
Menu iconMenu/feature
dPhonebook
GCaller list
iMessage playback
fRinger settings
FAudio monitor
hOther items
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Symbols used in these 
operating instructions
Symbols used at the end of titles
Symbols used for operations 
Setting the unit before 
use
Display language Y^
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Change language” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”)
4Press the center of joystick to save. i 
{OFF}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press the center of joystick, 
{#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, and {SAVE} to 
change the display language to English.
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Change language” i {SET}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press {MENU}, {#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, 
and {SET} to change the display 
language to English.
SymbolMeaning
^Operate with the base unit.
YOperate with the handset.
SymbolMeaning
For base 
unit 
d, G, 
A, 
f, F, 
hThe symbols to the left 
represent the base unit 
menu icons.
For 
handset
d, G, 
i, f, 
F, hThe symbols to the left 
represent the handset 
menu icons.
Example: 
“Ringer 
volume”Push the joystick of the 
handset or press the 
navigator key of the base 
unit up or down to select 
the words in quotations 
shown on the display.
iProceed to the next 
operation.
Example: 
{MENU}The words in the brackets 
show button names on the 
handset and base unit.
Handset:
{^} {V} 
{}Push the joystick up, down, 
left, or right.
Base unit:
{^} {V} 
{}Press up, down, left, or 
right on the base unit 
navigator key.
Handset
Base unit
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Dialing mode Y^
If you cannot make calls, change this 
setting depending on your telephone line 
service.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Set dial mode” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Tone”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Set tel line” i {SET}
3“Set dial mode” i {SET}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Tone”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Date and time Y^
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Date and time” i {SELECT}
3Enter the current month, day, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: May 15, 2006
{0}{5} {1}{5} {0}{6}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
1{MENU} i h i {SET}
2“Date and time” i {SET}
3Enter the current month, day, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: May 15, 2006
{0}{5} {1}{5} {0}{6}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SET} i {STOP}
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf you make a mistake when entering the 
date and time, press {^}, {V}, {} to move the cursor, then make the 
correction.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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