Model No. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 9. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. To use this unit in your country, first change the unit’s region setting to match your country (page 31).
Table of Contents Introduction Advanced new message alerting features ............39 Accessory information ........3 Remote operation ........40 Important Information Answering system settings ......41 For your safety ..........5 Useful Information Important safety instructions ......7 Voice mail service ........44 For best performance ........7 Character entry ..........44 Other information .........7 Error messages ..........46...
Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries. By registering the key finder (4 max.) to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item to which the key finder is attached.
Introduction Expanding your phone system Handset (optional): KX-PRSA10AZ You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit. R Optional handsets may be a different colour from that of the supplied handsets. PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf 2013/07/24 2013/07/24...
Important Information R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or For your safety placed under heavy objects. R It is advised not to use the equipment at a To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ refuelling point.
Important Information R Use caution when installing or modifying – Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone lines. phone socket. R The AC adaptor is used as the main – Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC disconnect device. Ensure that the AC power outlet.
Base unit location/avoiding noise R Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move The base unit and other compatible Panasonic away from the electrical appliances. units use radio waves to communicate with each other.
Important Information Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return R This product can store your private/ confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product.
Note: Battery charging R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC Charge for about 7 hours. adaptor PNLV226AL. R Confirm “Charging” is displayed (A). R Use only the supplied telephone line cord.
Zealand). Note for battery installation R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 3, 6. Note for battery charging R It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.
Getting Started N (Talk) N (Locator) R You can locate a misplaced handset Dial keypad by pressing M Receiver Charge contacts Display MR/ECON R: Recall/Flash ECO: Eco mode shortcut key Display icons N (Off/Power) Microphone Handset display items Charge contacts n Control type Item Meaning...
Getting Started Item Meaning Language setting Equalizer is set. (page 15) Privacy mode is on. Display language (page 25) Ringer volume is off. MMenuN (right soft key) #110 (page 23) MbN: Select your desired language. a Night mode is on. (page 28) MOKN Blocked call (page 28)
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Getting Started One touch eco mode The MR/ECON button on the handset enables you to activate the eco function with one touch. By activating eco mode, your unit can reduce the base unit transmission power by up to 90 % in standby mode. You can turn on/off one touch eco mode by just pressing MR/ECON.
Making/Answering Calls and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also needed (page 19). Making calls Example: If you need to dial the line access number “0” when making outside calls with a Lift the handset and dial the phone PBX: number.
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Making/Answering Calls R This feature is not available while using the Mute speakerphone. Press M N during a call. Recording a telephone To return to the call, press M conversation Recall/flash Important: R Before recording a conversation, you MR/ECON allows you to use the special should inform the other party that the features of your host PBX such as transferring conversation is to be recorded.
Making/Answering Calls Call share Intercom You can join an existing outside call. Intercom calls can be made between handsets To join the conversation, press M N when in the same radio cell. the other handset is on an outside call. Note: Note: R When paging the handset, the paged...
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Making/Answering Calls R To turn key lock off, press MKey lockN (right soft key) for about 3 seconds. Note: R Calls to emergency numbers cannot be made until key lock is turned off. PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf 2013/07/24 2013/07/24 11:29:09 11:29:09...
Phonebook Storing a redial list number to the Phonebook phonebook You can add 300 names (16 characters max.) and phone numbers (24 digits max.) to the MbN: Select the desired phone number. phonebook, and assign each phonebook entry a MDetailN a MSaveN to the desired category.
Phonebook Finding and calling from a Erasing entries phonebook entry Erasing an entry Find the desired entry (page 19). a To scroll through all entries MMenuN MbN: Select the desired entry. a M MbN: “Erase” a MOKN To search by first character MbN: “Yes”...
Phonebook Adding phone numbers to speed Viewing an entry/Making a call dial keys Press and hold the desired speed dial key (1 to 9). n By entering phone numbers: To make a call, press M Press and hold the desired speed dial key (1 to 9).
Programming Menu list To access the features, there are 2 methods. n Scrolling through the display menus MMenuN (right soft key) Press MCN, MDN, MEN, or MFN to select the desired main menu. a MOKN Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus. a MOKN Press MCN or MDN to select the desired setting.
Programming You can access your service provider/telephone company “call waiting” service by having the recall/flash time set at “100 msec.”, and then follow your service provider/telephone company “call waiting” instructions to operate this service. (for Australia) *15 The default setting will be as follows if you select the following regional codes when changing the unit’s region setting (page 31): “NewZealand”...
Programming Important: R To cancel a selected category, press the same dial key again. “ ” R Make sure the unit’s date and time setting disappears. is correct (page 12). R If you have set the alarm, the alarm sounds MOKN a M even if the night mode is turned on.
Programming Viewing/editing/erasing bar call Setting the baby monitor numbers Perform the setting operation with the handset to be monitored (for example, the handset MMenuN (right soft key) #217 placed in a baby’s room). MbN: Select the desired entry. R To exit, press M To monitor with a handset To edit a number: The internal baby monitor feature is only...
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Programming MbN: Select “External” to monitor Baby monitor sensitivity from an outside line. a MEditN a You can adjust the sensitivity of the baby MAddN monitor. Increase or decrease the sensitivity to MbN: “Manual” a MOKN adjust the sound level needed to trigger the baby monitor feature.
Programming 6 phone numbers to be restricted, and select which handsets are to be restricted. Storing Other programming area codes here prevents the restricted handsets from dialling any phone number in Changing the handset name that area code. MMenuN (right soft key) #256 Each handset can be given a customised name (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.).
Programming “NewZealand” = New Zealand To see the entries on the selected date, press MOKN. MbN: “Yes” a MOKN a M To see the schedule list, press MListN. Note: R You can see detailed information R Changing the unit’s region setting may about the schedule by pressing cause the settings for your country or your MMenuN.
Programming Handset: Registering a unit MOKN a Wait until “Base PIN” is displayed. a Enter the base unit PIN (default: “0000”). a MOKN Operating additional units R If you forget your PIN, contact an authorised service centre. Additional handsets Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single Selecting a base unit base unit.
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Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 3. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important:...
Caller ID Service – “Private Caller”: The caller requests not to send caller information. Using Caller ID service R If the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be properly Important: received. Contact your PBX supplier. R This unit is Caller ID compatible.
Caller ID Service R Please contact your service provider/ Press MCN to search from the most recent telephone company for details and call, or press MDN to search from the availability in your area. oldest call. R You can see the detailed information about the caller by pressing MDetailN For Caller ID Type II users when in multiple display mode.
Answering System Note: Answering system R When the answering system is turned on, is displayed next to the battery icon. The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.You can also record phone conversations (page 15).
Answering System Operation MOKN a M MDN or MCN Adjust the receiver or speaker volume (during playback) Playing back the greeting 1 or MFN Repeat message message (during playback) MMenuN (right soft key) #303 2 or MEN Skip message (during playback) Enter the “Settings”...
Answering System R At the beginning of the message, the unit MbN: Select the desired setting. a MOKN plays the message at normal speed. Fast-forwarding the message New message alert by a call Press and hold MEN until the unit plays the desired part of the message.
Answering System MbN: “Activate” or “Inactivate” a Turning on/off the new message alert MOKN a M setting MMenuN (right soft key) #338 Listening to messages MbN: “On/Off” a MOKN After you answer the new message alert, you can listen to the messages as follows. MbN: Select the desired setting.
Answering System Operation To turn on remote operation, enter the desired 3-digit remote access code. Play greeting message MOKN a M Record greeting message Stop recording Deactivating remote operation Stop playback Press * in step 2 on “Remote access code”, Turn answering system off page 40.
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Answering System Alternatively you can leave this service MbN: Select the desired setting. a MOKN connected and change the “Number of Rings” to a shorter duration on your unit so your unit’s answering machine can pick Number of rings before the unit up the call prior to the voice mail provided by your service provider/telephone answers a call...
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Answering System Selecting “Greeting Only” You can select “Greeting Only” which sets the unit to announce a greeting message to callers but not record messages. Select “Greeting Only” in step 2 on “Caller’s recording time”, page 42. Note: R When you select “Greeting Only”: –...
Useful Information Voice mail service For Australia Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. For New Zealand To receive Call Minder or Message Mailbox messages, please note the following: “Call Minder” and “Message Mailbox” are automatic answering services offered by your service provider/telephone company.
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Useful Information Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table ( Extended 1 character table ( R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table ( PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf PRS120AZ(en)_0724_ver012.pdf 2013/07/24 2013/07/24 11:29:10 11:29:10...
Useful Information R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table ( Error messages Display message Cause/solution R The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move Base no power closer to the base unit and try again. R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset. General use Problem Cause/solution The handset does not turn...
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Useful Information Menu list Problem Cause/solution The display is in a R Change the display language (page 12). language I cannot read. I cannot activate the eco R You cannot set eco mode when you set the DECT repeater mode. mode “On”.
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Useful Information Problem Cause/solution Noise is heard, sound cuts R You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high in and out. electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference. R Move closer to the base unit.
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Useful Information Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not R You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your displayed. service provider/telephone company for details. R If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall socket.
Useful Information Problem Cause/solution The unit does not emit the R If the first ring is turned off, the number of rings decreases by 1 specified number of rings. from the specified number of rings. Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of R Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord from the moisture has entered the base unit.
6) Damage to the product caused by accident, misuse or Act of God. 7) Repairs when the product has been dismantled, repaired, modified or serviced by other than a Panasonic Authorised Dealer authorised to service that type of product. IF YOUR PANASONIC PRODUCT FAILS WITHIN THE...
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For Australia Customer Care Centre Tel. No.: 132600 or website www.panasonic.com.au For New Zealand Customer Care Centre Tel. No.: (09) 272 0178 or website www.panasonic.co.nz Sales Department: 1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia Sales Department: 350 Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911 Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand...