The KX-TA824 control unit is compatible with all Panasonic KX-T7700 series telephones, KX-T7800 series cordless telephones, industry standard single line telephones (SLT), and fax machines without adding any special hardware to the control unit. The system is also backward compatible allowing you to connect older, Panasonic KX-T7000 and KX-T7300 series telephones.

1 KX-TA824 Main Control Unit with power cord

1 CD-ROM containing:

     Installation Manual

     Programming Guide

     Programming Tables

     Features Guide

     User Manual

1 Mounting template with screws

1 Connector for external paging

1 Audio Source Connector for Music On Hold

The system comes out of the box equipped to support 3 outside lines and 8 extensions. By installing optional expansion cards the system can grow to a maximum capacity of 8 outside lines and 24 extensions. A maximum of two expansion cards of any combination can be installed in the system. All of the expansion cards are provided with modular connectors for easy connection of outside lines and extensions.

The KX-TA82470 card expands the basic system to support an additional 8 extensions. This card can be installed in either expansion card slot. A maximum of 1 of these cards can be installed per system.

The KX-TA82481 card expands the basic system to support an additional 2 CO lines and 8 extensions. This card can be installed in either expansion card slot. A maximum of 1 of these cards can be installed per system.

The KX-TA82483 card expands the basic system with an additional capacity of 3 CO lines and 8 extensions. This card can be installed in either expansion card slot. A maximum of 1 of these cards can be installed per system.

The basic system’s software is designed to deliver all of the common features you expect from a Panasonic System. However, some features require optional hardware interfaces to allow connectivity to external devices. There are three optional feature cards that can be installed in the basic control unit. They are the KX-TA82493 Caller ID Card, the KX-TA82461 4 Port, Door phone/Opener module, and the KX-TA82491 DISA module. The optional add-on modules and cards are explained in detail below.

The KX-TA82461 card allows you to connect up to 4 door intercoms, either a KX-T30865 or KX-T7775, or any of the new video door phone models (being released in June 2005) can be connected. It is also equipped with 4 relay contacts that can be connected to an electric door strike mechanism or any low voltage device that you would like to control through a system telephone. A maximum of one KX-TA82461 can be installed in the system.

The main unit has built in DISA (Direct Inward System Access) that supports one audio channel and180 seconds of message recoding time. The KX-TA82491 adds a second audio Channel and an additional 180 seconds for a maximum total of 2 audio channels and 360 seconds. A maximum of one card can be installed in the system

The KX-TA82492 when installed provides basic voice messaging features to the system. The Voice Messaging Card allows for 2 talk paths for playing messages or recording messages up to 60 minutes total. A maximum of one KX-TA82492 can be installed in the system.

The KX-TA82493 is required to pass Caller ID received from the telephone company central office to telephones connected to the system. The system telephones must be a compatible Panasonic proprietary telephone with LCD display or a caller ID compatible single line device. One KX-TA82493 is included with the control unit and additional two cards can be installed. The KX-TA82493 mounts onto the KX-TA82483 (3 X 8 Expansion Card) and the KX-TA82481 (2 X 8 Expansion Card).

The KX-TA824 has more voice processing options than the previous Panasonic Model KX-TA624. The range of solutions can vary from simple voice processing solutions to very sophisticated solutions allowing you to adapt the system to your customer’s needs.

The KX-TA824 has three voice mail solutions to choose from.

Advanced Proprietary Integration with the popular TVS Voice Processing platforms or the New Panasonic KX-TVA50 & KX-TVA200 Voice Processing Systems with email Integration,

The KX-TA824 system is compatible with the telephone company’s central office voice mail service, which provides message notification and simplified access with central office based voice mail systems.

Central office voice mail is very popular in the residential market. It is an alternative to installing a complete voice mail system and provides better service than an answering machine. The system operation with CO based Voice Mail is as follows:

Once a customer subscribes to CO based voice mail, the CO voice mail system will answer calls automatically after a predetermined number of rings. This will occur when the line is busy or when the call is not answered. When the CO based voicemail answers, the caller will hear a recorded message that will instruct them to leave a message. After the outside caller leaves a message, the voice mail system will send a signal to the KX-TA824 system. When the system receives the signal the system automatically activates the Message light/Ringer Lamp to red, and the corresponding CO Key button to a moderate red flash on the Panasonic KX-T7700 series proprietary telephones (PT).

To listen to the message, the user must press the CO key and the MESSAGE button programmed with the local access number. The system will then call the CO voice mail system and automatically enter the user password (up to 32 digits can be stored). Once the CO Voice mail system has been called back the KX-TA824 system will automatically turn off the message lights.

For simple voice messaging the KX-TA824 can be equipped with an optional built in Voice Message Card (KX-TA82492). The voice messaging card has two audio channels, 60 minutes of voice storage with a maximum of 128 messages stored. There are two voice message storage areas: personal messages and common messages. Personal messages are private messages for each extension. The personal message area stores the following:

• Personal outgoing messages (OGMs)

• Voice messages left by callers for extensions

Messages can be recorded, played, and erased by each individual extension.

The common message area stores the following:

Voice messages left by callers for the company

Messages in the common area can be recorded, played, and erased by the operator or manager only.

For the customer who requires a full featured voicemail system with auto attendant and maybe even email integration, the KX-TA824 has Advanced Voice Mail Integration. This integration provides an advanced level of communication between the KX-TA824 and Panasonic KX-TVS or the new Panasonic KX-TVA50 & KX-TVA200 Voice Processing systems. With this level of integration you receive all the basic voice mail features plus several advance features such as:

Personal Greeting for Caller ID

The KX-TA824 system can pass caller ID name and number to caller ID compatible single line telephones or any other caller ID compatible devices. Single-line caller ID is supported on all 24 ports of the system. The only card that is required is the KX-TA82493 Caller ID Card.

This feature allows outside callers to access any extension without having to go through an operator. Callers can dial the desired destination such as an extension or Ring Group, or even outside lines. Greeting messages can be recorded by the operator or manager. One message may be used in day mode and the other in night mode, or they can be used for different outside (CO) lines.

When the system receives a fax transmission signal by DISA, it automatically connects the specified fax extension (Automatic Fax Transfer). Fax calls can be received day or night without an operator and there is no need for a special fax phone line.

3-level Automated Attendant (AA) service allows a caller to dial a single-digit number following the guidance of 3-level DISA* outgoing messages, and be directed to the appropriate department or person without having to go through a live operator.

The KX-TA824 is also equipped with a built-in modem card for remote access. This allows the installer to access the system remotely for making programming changes and eliminates the need to go to the site saving both you and your customer’s time and money.

The KX-TA824 can be programmed using a proprietary telephone or a PC equipped with the Panasonic KX-TA824 Maintenance Console programming tool shown below. The maintenance console is Windows based, making it very simple to use and program the KX-TA824 product.

Each customer specific database can be saved on your PC. In the unlikely event that one of your customer’s systems fails, you can easily get them back up and running by uploading their saved database into a new system. The programming tool also allows you to program without being connected to a live system simply program the system and upload the configuration information when you are ready.

There are two password protected levels for access, Installer level and the User level. This installer level is for dealers allowing them to access all the programming areas possible. The installer level can also determine the program areas that a user level can access.

KX-TA824 Features List

Auto Attendant DISA (3 levels)

Account Code Entry

Alternate Calling - Ring/Voice

Analog CO Line Auto-Configuration

Automatic Callback Busy

Automatic Hold by CO/DSS Button

Automatic (CO) Line Access Number

Automatic Pause Insertion

Automatic Redial

Busy Station Signaling (BSS)

Call Forwarding - All Calls

Call Forwarding - Busy/No Answer

Call Forwarding - Follow Me

Call Forwarding – To Trunk

Call Hold – Intercom & Trunk

Call Hold Retrieve – Station & Trunk

Call Park

Call Pickup Deny

Call Retrieving from a TAM

Call Splitting

Call Transfer - to Outside (CO) Line

Call Waiting

Calling Party Control (CPC) Detection

Conference

Consultation Hold

Date and Time Setting

Data Line Security

Direct In Lines (DIL)

Direct Inward System Access (DISA)

Directed Call Pickup

Distinctive Dial Tones

Do Not Disturb (DND) with Override

Door Opener

Doorbell/Door Chime Connection

Doorphone Call

DSS Console

Electronic Station Lockout

Electronic Station Lockout – Cancel All

Emergency Call

Exclusive Hold – Intercom & Trunk

Executive Busy Override - Extension

Executive Busy Override - Outside (CO)

Executive Busy Override Deny

Extension Group

External Feature Access

Fax Detection using DISA

Flash

Flexible Extension Numbering

Group Call Pickup

Hands free Answerback

Hands free Operation

Idle Line Preference

Intercept Routing (DISA Only)

Intercom Calling

Last Number Redial

Limited Call Duration

Log-In/Log-Out

Music on Hold

No Line Preference - Incoming

One-Touch Dialing

Operator Call

Operator/Manager Extension

Outgoing Message (OGM)

Outside (CO) Line Ringing Selection

Outside Calling

Paging – External

Paging Through Built-in Speaker - All Calls

Paging Through Built-in Speaker - Group

Paralleled Telephone Connection

Personal Speed Dialing

Pickup Dialing

Power Failure Transfer

Prime Line Preference - Incoming

Prime Line Preference - Outgoing

Proprietary Telephone Setting Data Default Set

Pulse to Tone Conversion

Remote Station Lock Control

Ringing Line Preference

Ringing Pattern Selection

Room Monitor

Saved Number Redial

Screened Call Transfer - to Extension

Secret Dialing

Simple Voice Message feature (for each extension)*

Simple Voice Message feature (for System)*

Station Hunting - Circular

Station Hunting - Terminate

Station Message Detail Recording

System Administration On-Site PITS

System Administration PC Remote and Onsite*

System Data Default Set

System Speed Dialing

Time (Day/Night/Lunch) Service

Timed Reminder

Timed Reminder, Remote (Wake-Up Call)

Toll Restriction

Toll Restriction for Special Carrier Access

Toll Restriction Override

Toll Restriction Override-System Speed Dialing

Unattended Conference

Unscreened Call Transfer - to Extension

Unscreened Call Transfer to Outside (CO Line)

Voice Mail Integration

Walking COS

Message Waiting for another Extension

Absent Message Capability

Analog Caller ID Call Waiting from Central Office

Caller ID for Analog Extensions

Caller ID from Central Office

Background Music (BGM)

Call Log Information, Incoming

Call Log Lock, Incoming in the Common Area

Call Log Lock, Incoming in the Personal Area

Call Log, Incoming in the Common Area - CLEAR ALL

Extension Button Confirmation

Flexible Buttons

Headset Mode

Line Buttons

Message Waiting Indicator

Microphone Mute

Self-Extension Number Confirmation

Volume Controls

KX-TA82483 Expansion Card ~ Expands the system by adding 3 CO and 8 Extensions to make the system 6 CO s and 16 Extensions. Maximum 1 per system

KX-TA82481 Expansion Card ~ Expands a 6 CO X 16 Extensions system by adding 2 CO and 8 Extensions to make the system 8 CO s and 24 Extensions. Maximum 1 per system

KX-TA82461 Door Phone / Door Open Card ~ Allows for 4 door intercoms, either KX-T30865 or KX-T7775. Relay contacts supports up to 4 door strike mechanisms. Maximum 1 per system

KX-TA82491 DISA / Auto Attendant Card ~ This card will answer and route the call, 3 levels of custom OGM prompts, supports up to 32 OGMs. Maximum 1 per system

KX-TA82492 Voice Message Card ~ 2 channel, 24 mailboxes, 60 minutes record time. Maximum 1 per system

KX-TA82493 Caller ID Daughter Boards ~ One daughter board required per each expansion card. The Caller ID supports both system Caller ID on KX-T7700 Series telephones and FSK Caller ID on a single line devices. These 8 port daughter boards mount on the Master Board.

Press Release:

Based on the design Panasonics very successful KX-TA624 the KX-TA824 touts several significant improvements such as three voice mail options:

Interface with Central Office (CO)-based Voicemail services - Available from the local telephone company, this service stores the user's phone messages in a voice mailbox that resides at the phone company's central office.  Each outside line can be assigned its own phone company-based voice mailbox. When a voice mail message is left in your phone company's voicemail a message waiting light is activated on internal phones for an easy, integrated solution.

Door Phone, and Door Opener Card - For true convenience, the new system supports up to four door lock controls and door phones.  A distinctive ring alerts all telephone users that a visitor has arrived at any of up to four entrances.  System users can then speak to the guest and remotely "buzz" them in via the telephone keypad.