Panasonic KX-TG6051AL Operating Instructions Manual - Introduction

Manual is about: Panasonic 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions

Summary of KX-TG6051AL

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    This unit is compatible with caller id. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2 introduction product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 important safety instructions . . . . . . . 6 for best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 preparation setting up the base unit. . . . . . . . . . 10 setting up the ha...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 3 product information thank you for purchasing a panasonic cordless telephone. These operating instructions can be used for the following models: important: l the suffix (al) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: kx-tg6051al/kx-tg6052al/kx-tg6053al l refe...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction 4 notable feature differences among the following models *1 intercom calls can be made between the handset and base unit. *2 intercom calls can be made between the handsets. Special features n handset voice enhancer this feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, repr...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 5 accessory information included accessories *1 the handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories no. Accessory item quantity kx-tg6051 kx-tg6052 kx-tg6053 1 ac adaptor for base unit 1 1 1 2 telephone line cord 1 1 1 3 wall mounting adaptor 1 1 1 4 batt...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 6 important safety instructions when using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read all instructions carefully. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug the pro...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 7 warning: l to prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture. L unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm th...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction 8 shielded from external rf (radio frequency) energy. (the product operates in the frequency range of 5.76 ghz to 5.84 ghz, and the power output is 200 mw (max.).) do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals...

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    Introduction 9 environment l keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. L the product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration. L the product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L do not place hea...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation 10 setting up the base unit connecting the ac adaptor and telephone line cord connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit and telephone line socket ( a). Connect the ac adaptor cord ( b) by pressing the plug firmly ( c). L use only the included panasonic ac adaptor...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    Preparation 11 battery installation/ replacement 1 press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. L if necessary, remove the old battery. 2 insert the battery ( a), and press it down until it snaps into position ( b). Then close the handset cover ( c, d). Im...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Preparation 12 l to ensure that the battery charges properly, clean the charge contacts of the handset, base unit, and charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to the exposure of grease, dust, or high humidity. L when the battery is empty, “ charge for 7h ...

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    Preparation 13 controls base unit a speaker b {greeting rec} (recording) c {greeting check} d {answer on} answer on indicator e volume {>}{ f {>} (skip) g {message} message indicator h {erase} i {stop} j {locator}{intercom} k mic (microphone) l in use indicator m { (repeat) n charge contacts handset...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation 14 using the navigator key the handset navigator key can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pressing {^} , {v}, {}. Adjusting audio volume press {^} or {v} repeatedly while talking. Using the soft keys the handset features 2 soft keys. By pressi...

  • Page 15: Making/answering Calls

    Making/answering calls 15 making calls 1 dial the phone number. L to correct a digit, press {clear}. 2 press {c} or {call}. 3 when you finish talking, press {off} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: l “ line in use ” is displayed when someone is talking on the handset or another ...

  • Page 16: Making/answering Calls

    Making/answering calls 16 answering calls when a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. 1 press {c} or {s}. L you can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from {0} to { 9}, {*}, or {#}. (any key talk feature) 2 when you finish talking, press { off}. Note: l you can ch...

  • Page 17: Making/answering Calls

    Making/answering calls 17 recall button pressing {recall} allows you to use special features of your host pbx such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services. Note: l to change the recall time, see page 28. Handset clarity booster this feature can improve sound clari...

  • Page 18: Making/answering Calls

    Making/answering calls 18 l { slow} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call. L this feature turns off after you hang up the call. L the speed may become close to normal when the handset receives constant incoming audio for a period of time. Call share this feature allows the hands...

  • Page 19: Phonebook

    Phonebook 19 handset phonebook you can add up to 50 items to the handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name. Adding items to the phonebook 1 { phonebook} 2 { add} 3 enter the name (max. 16 characters). I {next} 4 enter the phone number (max. 32 digits). I {next} i {save} l to add other...

  • Page 20: Phonebook

    Phonebook 20 editing items in the phonebook 1 find the desired item (page 19). I { option} 2 {v} /{^}: “ edit ” i {select} 3 edit the name if necessary (see the character table, page 19). I { next} 4 edit the phone number if necessary. I {next} i {save} i {off} erasing items in the phonebook 1 find ...

  • Page 21: Caller Id Service

    Caller id service 21 using caller id service this unit is caller id compatible. To use caller id features (such as displaying caller phone numbers), you must subscribe to caller id service. Consult your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller id features when an outside call is being ...

  • Page 22: Caller Id Service

    Caller id service 22 – the caller’s customized name following every ring, if the caller information matches a phone number stored in the handset 1 phonebook. If the handset 1 does not have a link to the base unit (battery is empty, for instance), the other handset(s) *1 and the base unit announce th...

  • Page 23: Caller Id Service

    Caller id service 23 caller list viewing the caller list and calling back 1 { view cid} 2 press {v} to search from the most recent call, or {^} to search from the oldest call. 3 to call back, press {c}. To exit, press {off}. Note: l if you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls from th...

  • Page 24: Caller Id Service

    Caller id service 24 storing caller information into the phonebook 1 { view cid} 2 {v} /{^}: select the desired item. I { select} l to edit the number, press {edit}, then edit the number (see step 3 on page 23, “editing a caller’s phone number before calling back”). 3 { save} l if there is name info...

  • Page 25: Programming

    Programming 25 programmable settings you can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods: – scrolling through the display menus (page 25) – using the direct commands (page 27) l mainly the direct command method is used in th...

  • Page 26: Programming

    Programming 26 *1 if you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset (kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053). *2 this feature allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time setting when caller information is received. To use this feature,...

  • Page 27: Programming

    Programming 27 programming using the direct commands 1 { menu} 2 enter the desired feature code. 3 enter the desired setting code. I {save} l this step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. 4 { off} note: l in the following table, indicates the default setting. L if you make a mistake ...

  • Page 28: Programming

    Programming 28 *1 if “system setting” column is checked, you do not need to program the same item using another handset (kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053). *2 if you subscribe to caller id service and want to view the caller’s information after lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature. *3 k...

  • Page 29: Programming

    Programming 29 by having the recall time set at 100 ms, and then follow your service provider/ telephone company “call waiting” instructions to operate this service. *6 generally, the line mode setting should not be adjusted. If “ line in use ” is not displayed when another phone connected to the sa...

  • Page 30: Answering System

    Answering system 30 answering system this unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. Important: l only 1 person can access the answering system at a time. L when callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time o...

  • Page 31: Answering System

    Answering system 31 greeting message when the unit answers a call, callers are greeted by a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a prerecorded greeting message. Recording your greeting message you can record your own greeting message (max. 2 minutes). If you do not recor...

  • Page 32: Answering System

    Answering system 32 listening to messages using the handset when new messages have been recorded: – “ new message ” is displayed. – the message indicator on the handset flashes slowly if the message alert feature is turned on (page 35). 1 { menu} 2 {v} /{^}: “ message play ” i { select} l the handse...

  • Page 33: Answering System

    Answering system 33 remote operation using a touch tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations. Important: l in order to operate the answering syste...

  • Page 34: Answering System

    Answering system 34 turning on the answering system remotely if the answering system is off, you can turn it on remotely. 1 dial your phone number. 2 let the phone ring 15 times. L the unit answers your call with the greeting message. L you can hang up, or if you call from a touch tone phone, you ca...

  • Page 35: Answering System

    Answering system 35 subscribe or activate this service through your service provider/ telephone company. Consult your service provider/telephone company on how to operate this service and how you will be notified that you have messages on your voice mail. To use this service you will be required to ...

  • Page 36: Voice Mail Service

    Voice mail service 36 using voice mail service voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, the service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system will answer calls for you when you are unavailable to answe...

  • Page 37: Voice Mail Service

    Voice mail service 37 message alert you can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset flashes slowly when there are new recorded messages in the voice mail system. The default setting is “ off ”. Important: l if there are new answering system messages present (page 30), the message ...

  • Page 38: Multi-Unit Operation

    Multi-unit operation 38 intercom intercom calls can be made: – between handsets (kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053) – between the handset and base unit note: l if you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones. To answer the call, press { off}, then press {c}. L when paging a unit for...

  • Page 39: Multi-Unit Operation

    Multi-unit operation 39 transferring calls between handsets, conference calls outside calls can be transferred between 2 handsets. 2 handsets can have a conference call with an outside party. 1 during an outside call, press { intercom} to put the call on hold. 2 kx-tg6052 press the right soft key. K...

  • Page 40: Useful Information

    Useful information 40 wall mounting base unit 1 insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes 1 and 2 on the base unit. 2 while pressing down the lever ( a), press it in the direction of the arrow ( b) until it is secure. 3 tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor...

  • Page 41: Useful Information

    Useful information 41 charger 1 drive the screws (not included) into the wall. 2 mount the charger ( a), then slide it down ( b) and to the right (c) until it is secure. Headset (optional) connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the panasonic hea...

  • Page 42: Useful Information

    Useful information 42 error messages if the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message cause/solution busy l the called unit is in use. L the handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in use. Try again later. *1 l the handset you are calling ...

  • Page 43: Useful Information

    Useful information 43 *1 kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053 troubleshooting general use programmable settings store vm access# l you have not stored the voice mail access number. Store the number (page 36). Problem cause/solution the unit does not work. L make sure the battery is installed correctly and fully char...

  • Page 44: Useful Information

    Useful information 44 battery recharge making/answering calls, intercom i cannot set the alarm. L in order to set the alarm, you must first set the date and time (page 14). L the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit, and try again. While programming, the ha...

  • Page 45: Useful Information

    Useful information 45 *1 kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053 caller id i cannot make a call. L another handset is in use. Try again later. L if the above remedy does not solve the problem, set the dialling mode. Press {menu} {0} {5} { 1} {save} {off}. L the unit is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse diallin...

  • Page 46: Useful Information

    Useful information 46 *1 kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053 answering system the handset or base unit does not announce the displayed caller names or phone numbers. L the handset or base unit’s ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 16, 28). L the talking caller id feature is turned off. Turn it on (page 28)...

  • Page 47: Useful Information

    Useful information 47 registration problem cause/solution the handset registration may have been cancelled or the communication between the base unit and the handset is unstable. L re-register the handset. 1 handset: {menu} i {0}{0}{1} 2 base unit: press and hold {locator} until the in use indicator...

  • Page 48: Useful Information

    Useful information 48 instructions to customer installation attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “permitted attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this permitt...

  • Page 49: Useful Information

    Useful information 49 if you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your permitted attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this permitted attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telepho...

  • Page 50: Useful Information

    Useful information 50 specifications general base unit handset charger (kx-tg6052/kx-tg6053) note: l design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L the illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. Operating environment 5 °c – 40 °c frequency 5.76 ...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index 51 index a alarm : 29 answering calls : 16 answering system erasing messages : 31 , 32 , 33 listening to messages : 31 , 32 , 33 turning on/off : 30 , 32 , 33 , 34 area code : 23 auto talk : 16 b battery : 11 , 12 booster (clarity booster) : 17 c call screening : 30 call share : 18 call waitin...

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    We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Attach your purchase receipt here. Sales department: panasonic australia pty. Limited austlink corporate park, 1 garigal road, belrose nsw 2085, australia panasonic communications co., ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, minoshima, hak...