Panasonic Kx Th112 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording your greeting 
message ^
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that is played 
when the answering system answers a 
call. 
The greeting messages can be recorded:
– for each line.
– for both lines using a common greeting.
If you do not record a greeting message, a 
pre-recorded greeting message is used.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Greeting record” i {SET}
3Select the desired line(s). i {SET}
4After the base unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
5To stop recording, press {STOP}.
6Press {STOP} when finished.
Playing back the greeting message
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Greeting check” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4{STOP}
Erasing your greeting message
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Greeting check” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4Press {ERASE} while your greeting 
message is playing.
5{STOP}
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you erase or do not record your own 
greeting message, the unit can play a 
prerecorded greeting message for callers 
and ask them to leave messages. If the 
message recording time (page 58) is set to 
“Greeting only”, caller messages are 
not recorded and the unit plays a different 
prerecorded greeting message asking 
callers to call again.
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Listening to messages 
using the base unit
When new messages have been 
recorded, the MESSAGE indicator on the 
base unit flashes.
Press {MESSAGE}.
LThe base unit plays new messages 
including memo messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, the 
base unit plays back all messages.
Playing back messages for the desired 
line(s)
Press {LINE SELECT} repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s), then press 
{MESSAGE}.
Note:
LAfter selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while listening to a 
message.
Useful features during playback 
^
Repeating a message
Press {}.
Pausing a message
Press {STOP}.
LTo resume playback, press 
{MESSAGE}.
LTo stop playback completely, press 
{STOP} again.
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to the message.
Press {SP-PHONE} during playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {EDIT} to select the desired 
format (page 33).
Erasing messages ^
Erasing a message
Press {ERASE} during playback.
Erasing all messages
Press {ERASE} 2 times while the base 
unit is not being used.
LTo erase the messages for the desired 
line, press {LINE SELECT} repeatedly 
to select the desired line(s), then press 
{ERASE} 2 times.
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Listening to messages 
using the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded:
–“New message” is displayed.
– The message indicator on the handset 
slowly flashes amber if the message 
alert feature is turned on (page 58).
1{MENU} (center of joystick)
2i i {SELECT}
LThe handset plays new messages 
including memo messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the handset plays back all messages.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} while listening to a 
message.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
Useful features during playback 
Y
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to the message.
Press {LINE1} or {LINE2} during 
playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {EDIT} to select the desired 
format (page 33).
LIf you have registered a cellular phone to 
the base unit (page 59), you can call the 
caller back by pressing {CALL}, then 
pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2} while 
listening to the message.
Answering system commands
You can also select the desired line(s) and 
press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions using the 
handset during playback.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i i 
i {SELECT}
2Select the desired line(s) if necessary.
For line 1: {#}{1}
For line 2: {#}{2}
For line 1 and line 2: {#}{0}
LAfter selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
3Press the desired dial keys.
KeyCommand
{1} or {}Skip message (during 
playback).
{4}Play new messages.
{5}Play all messages.
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance starts.
Voice memo
Recording a voice memo ^
You can use the base unit to leave a voice 
memo (voice message) for yourself or 
someone else (max. 3 minutes). This 
memo can be played back later, either 
directly with the base unit or remotely.
1{MEMO}
2After the base unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
3To stop recording, press {STOP}. {9}Stop playback.
*2
{0}Turn answering system 
off.
{*}{4} or 
{CLEAR} 
i {YES}Erase this message 
(during playback).
{*}{5}Erase all messages.
{#}{1}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 1 only.
{#}{2}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 2 only.
{#}{0}{8}Turn answering system 
on for both line 1 and line 
2.
KeyCommand
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Remote operation
Using a touch tone phone, you can call 
your phone number from outside and 
access the unit to listen to messages. The 
unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press 
certain dial keys to perform different 
operations.
Important:
LIn order to operate the answering 
system remotely, you must first set a 
remote code (page 57). This code must 
be entered each time you operate the 
answering system remotely.
Using the answering system 
remotely
1Dial your phone number from a touch 
tone phone.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code.
LThe unit plays back new messages, 
including memo messages.
3After 3 seconds, the voice guidance 
starts. Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
LYou can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote commands 
(page 55).
Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance prompts you to press {1} to 
perform a specific operation, or press {2} 
to listen to more available operations. 
Operations are presented by voice 
guidance in the following order:
– Play back all messages
– Play back new messages– Record a message
– Erase all messages
– Record your greeting message
Note:
LIf you do not press any dial keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit disconnects your call.
LIf less than 10 minutes of recording time 
are available, the unit announces the 
remaining recording time after the last 
message is played back.
Remote commands
You can select the desired line(s) and 
press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.
1Select the desired line(s) while you are 
accessing the answering system if 
necessary.
For line 1: {#}{1}
For line 2: {#}{2}
For line 1 and line 2: {#}{0}
LAfter selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
2Press the desired dial keys.
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback).
*1
{2}Skip message (during 
playback).
{4}Play new messages.
{5}Play all messages.
{9}Stop recording/
playback.
*2
{0}Turn answering system 
off.
{*}{4}Erase this message 
(during playback).
{*}{5}Erase all messages.
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance starts.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely by calling the line selected in 
“Turning the answering system on ^” on 
page 50.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit answers your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 55).
Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep. {#}{1}{7}Record a greeting 
message for line 1 only.
{#}{2}{7}Record a greeting 
message for line 2 only.
{#}{0}{7}Record a common 
greeting message for both 
line 1 and line 2.
{#}{1}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 1 only.
{#}{2}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 2 only.
{#}{0}{8}Turn answering system 
on for both line 1 and line 
2.KeyRemote command
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Answering system 
settings
Remote code ^
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Remote code” i {SET}
3Enter the desired 2-digit remote code. 
(Default: “11”)
4{SET} i {STOP}
Ring count ^
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls.
“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 
2nd ring when new messages have been 
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there 
are no new messages. If you call your 
phone from outside to listen to new 
messages (page 55), you will know that 
there are no new messages when the 
phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then 
hang up without being charged for the call.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Ring count” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4Select the desired setting. (Default: “4 
rings”) i {SET} i {STOP}
For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a flat-rate bundle 
service that includes Caller ID, Call 
Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/
regional/long distance calls, please note 
the following:
LTo use the Voice Mail service provided 
by your telephone service provider 
rather than the unit’s answering system, 
turn off the answering system (page 50).
This unit does not have an indicator to 
indicate if there are new messages in 
your mailbox service.
LTo use this unit’s answering system 
rather than the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone service 
provider, please contact your telephone 
service provider to deactivate your Voice 
Mail service.
If your telephone service provider 
cannot do this:
– Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting 
so that this unit’s answering system 
answers calls before your telephone 
service provider’s Voice Mail service 
tries to answer your calls. It is 
necessary to check the ring count 
required to activate the Voice Mail 
service provided by your telephone 
service provider before changing this 
setting.
– Change the ring count of the Voice 
Mail service so that the answering 
system can answer the call first. To do 
so, consult your telephone service 
provider.
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Caller’s recording time ^
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Recording time” i {SET}
3Select the desired line.
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“3min”) i {SET} i {STOP}
Note:
LIf the message memory becomes full, 
the unit automatically switches to the 
“Greeting only” mode. New 
messages will not be recorded.
Recording mode ^
You can select a recording mode. 
Enhanced recording provides improved 
sound quality, but the total recording 
capacity is reduced.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Recording mode” i {SET}
3Select the desired item. (Default: 
“Standard recording 60min”) i 
{SET} i {STOP}
Call screening ^
This feature allows you to monitor a 
message from the speaker when the 
answering system is recording the 
message.
1{MENU} i A i {SET}
2“Call screening” i {SET}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “On”) 
i {SET} i {STOP}
Message alert Y
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset slowly 
flashes amber when new messages are 
recorded (page 53).
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i 
{SELECT}
2“Message alert” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Off”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhile message alert feature is on, 
battery operating time will be shortened 
(page 13).
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							Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit
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Configuring a cellular 
phone
If your cellular phone is Bluetooth wireless 
technology compatible to this product, you 
can use the handset or base unit to make 
or answer calls using a cellular line.
This feature is useful for maximizing the 
benefits of cellular services (such as free 
unlimited nights and weekends, or cellular 
to cellular calling plans) by utilizing unused 
peak minutes with your home phone.
To use this feature you must first:
– register your cellular phone to the base 
unit (page 59).
– connect the cellular phone to the base 
unit (page 60).
Important:
LThe following procedures must be 
performed using the base unit.
LUp to 5 cellular phones can be 
registered (when other Bluetooth 
devices are not registered). There can 
be only one active Bluetooth connection 
at a time.
LTo keep the cellular line stable between 
the base unit and cellular phone, we 
recommend you use a cellular phone 
within the range of the base unit.
LWhile you are on a cellular call, the 
battery of your cellular phone is being 
consumed. We recommend charging 
your cellular phone during the call.
Registering a cellular phone 
^
Important:
LFor more details and the list of 
compatible cellular phones, please visit: 
www.panasonic.com/
CompatibleCellPhones
LBefore registering a Bluetooth device to 
the base unit, we recommend you 
change the PIN (page 47).
1Base unit:
Press and hold the desired CELLULAR 
SELECT button ({1} to {5}) until a short 
beep sounds.
L“CellPhone Registering” is 
displayed and the CELLULAR 
SELECT button starts flashing 
yellow-green.
LAfter the registration starts, the rest of 
the procedure must be completed 
within 2 minutes.
2Your cellular phone:
Follow the instructions of your cellular 
phone to enter the registration mode.
LDepending on your cellular phone, it 
may ask you to enter the base unit 
PIN (Default: “7262”).
LWhen registration is completed 
successfully, the unit beeps and the 
button stops flashing but remains lit in 
yellow-green.
Note:
LTo cancel a cellular phone from the base 
unit, see “Deregistering another device” 
on page 49.
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Storing your area code (for 
users dialing only a 7-digit 
phone number to make a local 
call) ^
You need to add your area code when 
making calls*1 using a cellular line. Once 
you store your area code, this feature 
allows you to automatically add your area 
code to the beginning of the 7-digit phone 
number when making calls
*1 using a 
cellular line. 
*1 The area code is automatically added 
when:
– dialing a 7-digit phone number 
manually
– dialing a 7-digit phone number saved 
in the redial list
– dialing a 7-digit phone number stored 
in the phonebook
– dialing an edited phone number with 
7 digits in the caller list
1{MENU} i {#}{8}{0}{0}
2Enter 3-digit area code i {SET}
Note:
LYou can store only one area code.
Connecting the cellular phone 
^
You need to connect a registered cellular 
phone to the base unit in order to make or 
answer calls using a cellular line with this 
system.
Important:
LAfter connecting your cellular phone to 
the base unit, and if you carry your 
cellular phone far from the base unit 
(example: if you leave the house with 
your cellular phone) the connection will 
be lost. After returning within closer to 
the base unit’s range you need to 
reconnect the cellular phone to the base 
unit. Some cellular phones lose connection after usage, please check 
the specification of your cellular phone 
for more details.
LWhen registering an additional cellular 
phone to the base unit, cellular phones 
already connected to the base unit lose 
connection. You need to reconnect the 
cellular phones to the base unit.
1Press the desired CELLULAR SELECT 
button ({1} to {5}).
2“Connection” i {SET}
L“Connection(OK)” is shown and 
the CELLULAR SELECT button is lit 
in yellow-green if the cellular phone is 
connected to the base unit.
3{STOP}
Note:
LIn step 2, the base unit requires your 
cellular phone to accept the connection. 
Depending on your cellular phone, it 
may ask you if you accept the 
connection requirement from the base 
unit. Refer to the operating instructions 
of your cellular phone for further 
operations.
LAfter connecting your cellular phone to 
the base unit, if the cellular phone is too 
far from the base unit (out of the base 
units range), or there is an interference 
from other electrical units, the cellular 
phone’s connection is disconnected. We 
recommend you place the cellular phone 
closer to the base unit.
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