Product Description

At Panasonic, we believe the best technology makes life less complicated. That's why we've designed our 2012 line of DECT 6.0 Plus telephones to simplify the way you make and take calls. We made our phones easier than ever to see, hear and use so keeping in touch has never been easier. A large LED light atop the handset lets you know when someone calls, perfect for when you can't hear the ringer, and an easy-to-read, extra-wide LCD display lets you see who's calling at a glance. Bigger buttons make dialing a breeze while an amplified handset volume ensures you catch every word, even when there's background noise. So no matter what's going on in your world, connecting with friends and family is still as easy as picking up the phone.

From the Manufacturer

Panasonic KX-TG4742B DECT 6.0 2-Handset Landline Telephone

At Panasonic, we believe the best technology makes life less complicated. That's why we've designed our 2012 line of DECT 6.0 Plus telephones to simplify the way you make and take calls. We made our phones easier than ever to see, hear and use so keeping in touch has never been easier. A large LED light atop the handset lets you know when someone calls, perfect for when you can't hear the ringer, and an easy-to-read, extra-wide LCD display lets you see who's calling at a glance. Bigger buttons make dialing a breeze while an amplified handset volume ensures you catch every word, even when there's background noise. So no matter what's going on in your world, connecting with friends and family is still as easy as picking up the phone.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

One (1) Base Unit
Two (2) Cordless Handsets
Two (2) AC Adapters
One (1) Telephone Line Cord
One (1) Wall Mounting Adapter
Four (4) Rechargeable Batteries
Two (2) Belt Clips
One (1) Charger

PRODUCT COMPARISONS

Phone Features Good (Current)
KX-TG4742B Better
KX-TG6642BBest
KX-TG7642M

General

Channels 60 Channels 60 Channels 60 Channels Multi Handset (Capability) 2 (Up to 6) 2 (Up to 6) 2 (Up to 6) Handset Locator Yes Yes Yes Number of Phone Lines 1 1 1 Frequency 1.9 GHz 1.9 GHz 1.9 GHz System DECT 6.0 Plus DECT 6.0 Plus with Rangeboost DECT 6.0 Plus with Rangeboost Bluetooth Capability No No Yes, Link up to 2 Cell Phones, Ring as Cell Mode

Battery

Shipment Battery Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AAA x 2) Ni-MH Batteries (AAA x 2) Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (AAA x 2) Battery Life (Talk) 13 Hours (max in Eco Mode) 13 Hours (max in Eco Mode) 13 Hours (max in Eco Mode) Battery Life (Standby) 11 days 11 days 11 days Charge Time 7 hours 7 hours 7 hours Intelligent Eco-Mode Yes Yes Yes Power Back-up Operation No No Yes Reversible Handset No Yes Yes

Basic Functions

LCD Backlit Color White White White Ringer Indicator Yes (Large, Top, Amber, Ringer only) Yes Yes LCD (Handset) 1.8 inch Full Dot Mono (103 x 65 pixels) 1.8 inch Full Dot Mono (103 x 65 pixels) 1.8 inch Full Dot Mono (103 x 65 pixels) LCD (Base) 7SEG 2digits LED 2 Row Display 2 Row Display Backlit Keypad Yes (Amber) Yes (Amber) Yes (Amber) Hold/Soft Key Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Yes/Yes Talk Volume (Handset) 5-step 4-step 4-step Speakerphone Volume (Handset) 7-step 6-step 6-step Headset Jack Yes, on handset Yes, on handset Yes, on handset Ringer Volume (Handset / Base) 7-step +OFF / 6-step + OFF Handset: 6-Step + Off / Base: 6-Step + Off Handset: 6-Step + Off / Base: 6-Step + Off Ringer Pattern (Tone + Melody) 1 (1+0) 1 (1+0) 1 (1+0) Belt Clip Yes Yes Yes Redial Memory (Handset) 5 10-history (Name & Number) ^*3 10-history (Name & Number) ^*3 Mute / Flash Buttons Yes Yes Yes Intercom (Handset to Handset / Handset to Base) Yes ^*4/N Yes ^*4/Yes Yes ^*4/Yes Conference Call with Outside Line 4-Way (H/S-H/S-H/S-LINE or H/S-H/S-BS-LINE ) ^*4 4-Way (H/S-H/S-H/S-LINE) ^*4 3-Way (H/S-H/S-LINE) ^*4 Any Key Answer / Talk Yes Yes Yes Barge In / Privacy Mode Yes Yes Yes Auto Talk Yes Yes Yes Call Sharing Yes ^*4 Yes ^*4 Yes ^*4 Clock / Alarm Yes/Yes (Wake up Alarm) Yes/Yes (Wake up Alarm) Yes/Yes (Wake up Alarm) Menu Operation Yes Yes Yes Wall Mountable Yes Yes (Smart Wall Mount) Yes (Smart Wall Mount) Silent Mode Yes Yes Yes Number of LCD Language Display 2 (English / Spanish) 2 (English / Spanish) 2 (English / Spanish)

Caller ID / Phonebook

Talking Caller ID ¹ Yes Yes Yes Caller ID Compatible Yes Yes Yes Caller ID Memory ² Yes / 50 Items ^*1 Yes / 50 Items ^*1 Yes / 50 Items ^*1 Phonebook Memory (Name and Number) 70 items (16 char / 24 digits) 50 items (16 char / 24 digits) 3050 items (16 char / 24 digits) Chain Dial Yes Yes Yes Ringer ID Yes Yes (9 Ringer Groups) ^*3 Yes (9 Ringer Groups) ^*3 Call Block Yes (30-Station) ^{*1 *2} Yes (30-Station) ^{*1 *2} Yes (30-Station) ^{*1 *2}

Voice Mail / Answering Machine Features

Voice Mail Yes ^*3 Yes ^*3 Yes ^*3 Answering Machine Yes Yes Yes Answering Machine Recording Time About 18 min. About 18 min. About 18 min. Answering Machine Remote Operation Yes Yes Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Base Dimensions H x W x D (in) 2.8" x 7.9" x 4.7" 5.3" x 6.3" x 7.1" 5.3" x 6.3" x 7.1" Handset Dimensions H x W x D (in) 6.9" x 2.2" x 1.4" 6.8" x 1.9" x 1.3" 6.8" x 1.9" x 1.3" Charger Dimensions H x W x D (in) 1.7 " x 2.9" x 3.0" 1.7 " x 2.9" x 3.1" 1.7 " x 2.9" x 3.1" Base Weight (oz) 12.4 oz 13.1 oz 13.4 oz Handset Weight (oz) 5.3 oz 4.9 oz 4.9 oz Charger Weight (oz) 1.8 oz 1.8 oz 1.8 oz

Requires subscription to name-and Number Caller ID, Call Waiting and/or Voice Mail service
Requires number registration in the call block list
Requires registration in Phonebook function. Name pronunciation may vary
Optional Handset required