KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Note: Because section 4 of this manual is an extract from the operating instructions for this model, it is subject to change without notice. You can download and refer to the original operating instructions on TSN Server for further information.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 22.4. How to Clear User Setting 30 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 23 HOW TO REPLACE THE FLAT PACKAGE IC 30.1. Base Unit (SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (BASE UNIT_MAIN)) 23.1. Preparation 23.2. How to Remove the IC 30.2.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 1 ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF: Pb free) Note: In the information below, Pb, the symbol for lead in the periodic table of elements, will refer to standard solder or solder that contains lead.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Battery 4.1.1. Battery Installation 4.1.2. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit or charger for about 7 hours before initial use. When charging, the battery icon is shown as follows. When the batteries are fully charged, remains on the display.
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7 hours, the batteries must be replaced. Important: • We recommend the use of Panasonic rechargeable Ni-MH batteries HHR-4EPT. If you install non-rechargeable batteries and start charging, the batteries may leak electrolyte.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.2. Location of Controls 4.2.1. Base Unit 4.2.2. Handset Note: • Up to 3 menu items can be displayed at a time. To select a menu item not shown on the current page, scroll up or down by pressing the navigator key, , respectively.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.3. Connections 4.3.1. Base Unit When the AC adaptor is connected, a short beep will be heard. If it is not heard, check the connections. Important: • Use only the AC adaptor PQLV19BXY and telephone line cord supplied with this unit.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.4. Guide to Settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the base unit and the handset is printed below. • These items are customised using the handset.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.4.3. Handset Settings *1 The item will not be reset when pressing keys. Refer to How to Clear User Setting (P.68). *2 The item will not be reset when pressing keys.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.5. Registering a Handset to a Base Unit 4.5.1. Cancelling a Handset...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 4.5.2. Cancelling a Base Unit 4.6. Copying Phonebook Entries 4.6.1. Copying Handset Phonebook Entries to Other Handset 4.6.2. Copying Handset Phonebook Entries to the Shared Phonebook 4.7. For Service Hint...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 7.1. Check Power 7.1.1. Base Unit Is the AC Adaptor inserted into AC outlet? (Check AC Adaptor’s specification.) Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.48) 7.1.2. Handset Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit/Reset Circuit (P.51)
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 7.3. Check Link 7.3.1. Base Unit Note: (*1) Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOM (BASE UNIT AND CHARGER UNIT) (P.27) Cross Reference: Check Point (Base Unit) (P.27) Power Supply Circuit (P.48)
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 7.9. Bell Reception 7.9.1. Base Unit 7.9.2. Handset Cross Reference: Telephone Line Interface (P.49) Check Link (P.21) HOW TO CHECK THE SPEAKER OR RECEIVER (P.45) 7.10. Check TAM Operation Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.48)
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 8 TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOM (BASE UNIT AND CHARGER UNIT) If your unit has below symptoms, follow the instructions in remedy column. Remedies depend on whether you have DECT tester (*1) or not.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (E)* EEP-ROM Confirmation 1. EEP-ROM Confirmation (Execute the command “ChkTCD240XXrevYY”). IC3, C53, R56, R57, C57, Q6, XX: country code Q7, R64, R65, YY: revision number 2.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (K)* Frequency Offset Check Follow steps 1 to 6 of (I). IC2, IC4, R137, 7.Confirm that the frequency offset is < ± 45kHz.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (N)* Timing Confirmation Follow steps 1 to 6 of (I). IC2, IC4, R137, 7.Confirm that the Timing accuracy is < ± 2.0ppm.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts Audio Check 1. Link with Handset. IC4, CN1,SA1, L6, L7, D3, Q4, 2. Input -45dBm/1kHz to MIC of Handset. Q5, R23, R25, R26, R28, R63, Measure the Level at Line I/F and distortion level.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 8.2. The Setting Method of JIG (Base Unit) 8.2.1. Preparation 8.2.1.1. Equipment Required • DECT tester: Rohde & Schwarz, CMD 60 is recommended. • Frequency counter: It must be precise enough to measure intervals of 1 Hz (precision; ±4 ppm).
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 8.2.2.2. Batch file Settings Note: • “****” varies depending on the country. 8.2.2.3. Commands See the table below for frequently used commands. Command name Function Example rdeeprom Read the data of EEPROM Type “rdeeprom 00 00 FF”, and the data from address “00 00”...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 8.4. Check Point (Charger Unit) Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts Charging Check 1. Connect Charge Contact 12Ω/2W resistor between charge+ and charge-. D11, R11, R12 2. Measure and confirm voltage across the resistor is 2.85V ± 0.2V.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 9 TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOM (HANDSET) If your unit has below symptoms, follow the instructions in remedy column. Remedies depend on whether you have DECT tester (*1) or not. Note: (*1): A general repair is possible even if you don’t have the DECT tester because it is for confirming the levels, such as Acoustic...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (F) Charge Control Check & 1. Apply 6V between J3(+) and J4(-) with DC power supply and set current limit to...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (L)* Modulation Check and Follow steps 1 to 3 of (K). IC1, R54, C62, Adjustment 4.Confirm that the B-Field Modulation is -350 ~ -400/+320 ~ +370kHz/div using C123, C60, data type Fig 31.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (T) SP phone Audio Check 1. Link to Base which is connected to Line Simulator. IC1, C37, C68, and Confirmation C91, R25, 2.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 9.3. The Setting Method of JIG (Handset) 9.3.1. Preparation 9.3.1.1. Equipment Required • DECT tester: Rohde & Schwarz, CMD 60 is recommended. • Frequency counter: It must be precise enough to measure intervals of 1 Hz (precision; ±4ppm).
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 9.3.2.2. Batch file Settings Note: • “****” varies depending on the country. 9.3.2.3. Commands See the table below for frequently used commands. Command name Function Example rdeeprom Read the data of EEPROM Type “rdeeprom 00 00 FF”, and the data from address “00 00”...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 10 THINGS TO DO AFTER REPLACING IC Cautions: Some of the content on this page may not apply to models from some countries. The contents below are the minimum adjustments required for operation.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 12 HOW TO CHECK THE SPEAKER OR RECEIVER 1. Prepare the digital voltmeter, and set the selector knob to ohm meter. 2. Put the probes at the speaker (receiver) terminals as shown below.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 15.2. Power Supply Circuit The power is supplied to the DECT BBIC, RF Module, EEPROM and Charge Contact from AC Adaptor (+6V) as shown in Fig.101. The power supply is as follows;...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 15.3. Telephone Line Interface <Function> • Bell signal detection • Clip signal detection • ON/OFF hook circuit • Audio circuits • DTMF tone signal circuits Bell & Clip (: Calling Line Identification Presentation: Caller ID) signal detection: In the standby mode, Q4 is open to cut the DC loop current and decrease the ring load.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Note: *: When you enter the address, please refer to the table below. Desired Number (hex) Input Keys Desired Number (hex) Input Keys [R] + 0 [R] + 1...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT ex.) Items (*2) Address Default Data New Data Remarks C-ID (FSK) sensitivity 04 3D 01 (6dB up) 02 (12dB up) When hex changes from “00” to “01” or “02”, gain increases by 6dB or 12dB.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Note: *: When you enter the address, please refer to the table in Note: (P.61) of ENGINEERING MODE. ex.) Items (*4) Address Default Data New Data Possible Adjusted Possible Adjusted...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT (*4) Items Description Sending level Analog Front End MIC Setting for Handset Mode Receiving level Analog Front End LSR Setting for Handset Mode Battery Low ADC value for battery low detection...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 22.3. Copying Phonebook Items When Repairing You can copy the handset phonebook to another (compatible Panasonic) handset. This will help to save the original phonebook data which the customer has registered. Refer to the following procedures.
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Note: • If the max number of handsets are already registered to the base unit, a new handset cannot be registered. • To register the handset, refer to Registering a Handset to a Base Unit (P.12).
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 22.4. How to Clear User Setting Units are reset to the Factory settings by this operation (Erase recorded Voice messages, stored Phone numbers, Caller list and etc.) Note: • Some menus are not reset. Refer to Guide to Settings (P.10).
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 23 HOW TO REPLACE THE FLAT PACKAGE IC Even if you do not have the special tools (for example, a spot heater) to remove the Flat IC, with some solder (large amount), a soldering iron and a cutter knife, you can easily remove the ICs that have more than 100 pins.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 23.3. How to Install the IC 1. Temporarily fix the FLAT PACKAGE IC, soldering the two marked pins. *Check the accuracy of the IC setting with the corresponding soldering foil.
25 CABINET AND ELECTRICAL PARTS (HANDSET) Note: (*1) The rechargeable Ni-MH battery HHR-4EPT (Capacity: up to 750 mAh) is available through sales route of Panasonic. (*2) This cable is fixed by welding. Refer to HOW TO REPLACE THE HANDSET LCD (P.17).
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 28 TERMINAL GUIDE OF THE ICs, TRANSISTORS AND DIODES 28.1. Base Unit 28.2. Handset...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 1. RTL (Retention Time Limited) Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Note: PQHR11124Z OPTIC CONDUCTIVE PARTS, LED PS-HB LENDS The marking (RTL) indicates that the Retention Time is...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks D311 B0JCDD000002 DIODE(SI) ERJ3GEYJ103 D361 B0ECKM000008 DIODE(SI) ERJ2GEJ181 B0DDCM000001 DIODE(SI) ERJ2GEJ102 (COILS) ERJ2GEJ684...
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KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R362 ERJ3GEYJ103 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R363 ERJ3GEYJ102 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R365 ERJ2GEJ102 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R366...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT them with PQZZTG1233BX. Refer to Handset (P.43) of Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks THINGS TO DO AFTER REPLACING IC . (RESISTORS) (*2) When replacing the Handset LCD, see HOW TO...
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PQJJ1B4Y JACK (RESISTORS) ERJ1WYJ220 ERJ1WYJ220 29.4. Accessories and Packing Materials Note: (*1) You can download and refer to the Operating Instructions (Instruction book) on TSN Server.
KX-TG1233BXS / KX-TG1233BXT / KX-TCA122CXS / KX-TCA122CXT / KX-TCA121CXS / KX-TCA121CXT 30 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 30.1. Base Unit (SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (BASE UNIT_MAIN)) Notes: 1. DC voltage measurements are taken with voltmeter from the negative voltage line. 2. This schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.