6-E Before Requesting Help
6-G 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.
3) To minimize the possibility of lighting damage when you know that a
thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you:
a) Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack.
b) Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.
Installations
Environment
1) Do not use this unit near liquids—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, sink,
etc. Damp environments should also be avoided.
2) The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, kitchen
range, etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less
than 5°C or greater than 40°C.
3) The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the AC
outlet is located/installed near the unit and is easily accessible.
Placement
1) Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
2)
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into, the
unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
3) Place the unit on a flat surface.
For best performance
1) If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset,
approach the base unit to lessen the noise.
2) The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception
audio is difficult to hear.
3) The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when the RECHARGE
indicator flashes.
4) The handset antenna should not be touched during use because it can effect the
handset’s performance.
5) The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the
following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, near
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
Problem
The unit does not work.
An alarm tone sounds
when you press (TALK).
Static, sound cuts
in/out, fades.
Interference from other
electrical units.
The unit does not ring.
Cause and Remedy
≥Check the settings (1-C).
≥Charge the battery fully (6-A).
≥Clean the charge contacts and charge
again (6-A).
≥Install the battery properly (1-C, 6-B).
≥Place the handset on the base unit and
unplug the AC adaptor to reset. Plug in,
and try again.
≥Re-insert the handset battery and place
the handset on the base unit. Try again.
≥KX-TC1200AL and KX-TC1200NZ are not
designed to be used with rotary (pulse
dialling) services.
≥You are too far from the base unit. Move
closer and try again.
≥Place the handset on the base unit and
try again.
≥Plug in the AC adaptor.
≥Extend the base unit antenna fully.
≥
Locate the handset and the base unit away
from other electrical appliances (6-C).
≥Move closer to the base unit.
≥Extend the base unit antenna fully.
≥Press (CH) to select a clearer channel.
≥The ringer volume is set to OFF. Press
(RINGER)
when the TALK indicator light
is off (2-B).
Problem
While storing a phone
number, the unit starts
to ring.
You cannot store a
phone number in
memory.
You cannot redial by
pressing (REDIAL).
(HANDSET\LOCATOR)
does not function.
The RECHARGE
indicator flashes or the
unit beeps intermittently.
You charged the battery
fully, but the RECHARGE
indicator flashes.
The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator light does not
go out while charging.
Cause and Remedy
≥To answer the call, press (TALK).
The program will be cancelled. Store the
number again.
≥You cannot store a number while the unit
is in the talk mode.
≥Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
storing.
≥If the last number dialled was more than
24 digits long, the number will not be
redialled.
≥The handset is too far from the base unit
or is engaged in an outside call.
≥Charge the battery fully (6-A).
≥Clean the charge contacts and charge
again (6-A).
≥Install a new battery (6-B).
≥This is normal.
Things You Should Know Section 6
For New Zealand Customers
Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre.
Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.
For Australia
For New Zealand
