KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Note: Because CONTENTS 4 is the extract from the Operating Instructions of 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 23.4. BRIDGE MODIFICATION PROCEDURE 30.2. Handset (SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (HANDSET)) 24 CABINET AND ELECTRICAL PARTS (BASE UNIT) 30.3. Charger Unit (SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (CHARGER UNIT)) 25 CABINET AND ELECTRICAL PARTS (HANDSET) 26 CABINET AND ELECTRICAL PARTS (CHARGER UNIT)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. We will use PbF solder when discussing the lead free solder used in our manufacturing process which is made from Tin (Sn), Silver (Ag), and Copper (Cu).
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 1.2. How to recognize that Pb Free solder is used (Example: Handset P.C.B.) Marked PQUP11278Z BAT GND POWER VDD2 VDD1 C114 C115 C120 C113 C109 C122 JTAG SP_TEST1 C100 C103 SP_TEST2 VDD3 R21 R20 (Component View) Note: The location of the “PbF”...
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Battery 4.1.1. Battery Installation 1. Insert the batteries negative ( ) terminal first. 2. Close the handset cover. Note: • • • • Use only rechargeable Ni-MH batteries HHR-4EPT. 4.1.2. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit for about 7 hours before initial use.
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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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 PQLV19ALX and telephone line cord supplied with this unit.
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. • • • • When customising the base unit and the handset, the current item or setting is indicated by 4.4.1.
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 4.4.4. Handset Settings 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 5 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. Base Unit Shown in Fig.- To Remove Remove Cabinet Cover Screws (2.6 × 14)..(A) × 5 Main P.C.Board Tapes and Solders Main P.C.Board Cable Main P.C.Board Cabinet Body Screws (2.6 × 14)..(B) × 6 Operational P.C.Board...
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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.46) 7.1.2. Handset Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit/Reset Circuit (P.49)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 7.3. Check Link 7.3.1. Base Unit Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.46) Check Point (Base Unit) (P.25)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 7.9. Bell Reception 7.9.1. Base Unit 7.9.2. Handset Cross Reference: Telephone Line Interface (P.47) Check Link (P.19) HOW TO CHECK THE SPEAKER OR RECEIVER (P.43) 7.10. Check TAM Operation Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.46)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. 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 level in detail.
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. Confirm the returned checksum value.
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts Follow steps 1 to 6 of (I). (K) Frequency Offset Check IC2, IC4, R137, 7.Confirm that the frequency offset is < ± 45kHz. R125, C153, L8, L5, L10, L9,...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts Timing Confirmation Follow steps 1 to 6 of (I). IC2, IC4, R137, 7.Confirm that the Timing accuracy is < ± 2.0ppm. R125, C153, L8, L5, L10, L9,...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (Q)* 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 to be able to measure 1Hz (precision; ±4ppm).
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 8.2.2.2. PC Setting 1. Install the Batch file CD-ROM on your PC. 2. Open a window of MS-DOS mode from the start-up menu. 3. Change a directory. 4. Type “SET_COM=1” from the keyboard (when COM port 1 is used for the connection).
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 level in detail.
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 IC1, Q4, Q5, Charge Current Monitor 250mA.
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. Set line voltage to 48V and line current to 40mA.
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 to be able to measure 1Hz (precision; ±4ppm).
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 9.3.2.2. PC Setting 1. Install the Batch file CD-ROM on your PC. 2. Open a window of MS-DOS mode from the start-up menu. 3. Change a directory. 4. Type “SET_COM=1” from the keyboard (when COM port 1 is used for the connection).
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 10 THINGS TO DO AFTER REPLACING IC Cautions: Since this page is common to each country, it may not apply to some models in your country. The contents below are the minimum adjustments required for operation.
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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. 13 FREQUENCY TABLE (MHz)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 15 CIRCUIT OPERATION (BASE UNIT) 15.1. Outline Base Unit consists of the following ICs as shown in BLOCK DIAGRAM (BASE UNIT) (P.44). • • • • DECT BBIC (Base Band IC): IC4 − − − − Handling all the audio, signal and data processing needed in a DECT base unit −...
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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; • • • • DECT BBIC (IC4): CN2 (+6V) →...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 [R] + 2 [R] + 3...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Note: *: When you enter the address, please refer to the table in Note: (P.59) of ENGINEERING MODE. ex.) Items (*4) Address Default Data New Data Possible Adjusted Possible Adjusted Remarks Value MAX (hex) Value MIN (hex)
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 23.3. FLAT PACKAGE IC INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. Temporarily fix the FLAT PACKAGE IC, soldering the two marked pins. *Check the accuracy of the IC setting with the corresponding soldering foil. 2. Apply flux to all pins of the FLAT PACKAGE IC.
25 CABINET AND ELECTRICAL PARTS (HANDSET) Note: (*1) The rechargeable Ni-MH battery HHR-4EPT is available through sales route of Panasonic. (*2) This cable is fixed by welding. Refer to HOW TO REPLACE THE HANDSET LCD (P.15). (*3) Attach the spacer (No. 122) to the exact location described above.
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 29 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 1. RTL (Retention Time Limited) Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Note: PQBC10431Z1 BUTTON, ANSWER ON ABS-HB The marking (RTL) indicates that the Retention Time is PQSX10293Z KEYBOARD SWITCH, TAM KEY...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PQLQR2M6N8KT COIL ERJ3GEYJ104 100K ELJPA6R8MF COIL ERJ3GEYJ474 470K G1C100MA0072 COIL ERJ3GEYJ101 G1C100MA0072 COIL ERJ3GEYJ102 (JACKS AND CONNECTOR) ERJ3GEYJ101 PQJJ1TA15Z...
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KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R367 ERJ2GEJ102 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R368 ERJ2GEJ102 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R369 ERJ2GEJ102 ECUV1H101JCV 100P R370 ERJ2GEJ102 C101 ECUV1H102KBV 0.001 R371 ERJ2GE0R00...
KX-TG1843ALS / KX-TGA122AZS / KX-TGA121AZS 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 diagram may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.