TG593xAL.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Model shown is KX-TG5931AL. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider. Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.
TG593xAL.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Table of Contents Introduction Introduction..... . . 3 About these operating instructions ..4 Accessory information .
TG593xAL.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.
TG593xAL.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction About these operating instructions These operating instructions can be used for KX-TG5931/KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/ KX-TG5934. Descriptions of the multiple handsets and chargers The following models include 2 or more handsets and a charger(s). Descriptions of the multiple handsets and chargers in these operating instructions are for the following models only: KX-TG5932...
TG593xAL.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbol Example: “Ringer ID” Example: {MENU}, {Phonebook} Example: {MENU} i {0}{5}{2} i Select the desired setting. i {Save} i {OFF} Meaning Press {^} or {V} to select the words in quotations shown on the display.
TG593xAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction Expanding your phone system KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933 users can expand the system by adding accessory handsets sold separately (max. 4 handsets). KX-TG5932 KX-TG5933 Accessory handset (up to 2) KX-TGA560AZ Accessory handset (up to 1) KX-TGA560AZ...
TG593xAL.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory item AC adaptor for base unit Telephone line cord Wall mounting adaptor Battery Handset cover Charger AC adaptor for charger *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Quantity KX-TG5931 KX-TG5932 KX-TG5933 KX-TG5934 –...
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TG593xAL.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Accessory item Order number Rechargeable nickel metal HHR-P104 hydride (Ni-MH) battery Accessory handset with KX-TGA560AZ charger Headset KX-TCA86AL or KX-TCA92AL *1 KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933 only Accessory item KX-TG5931 Belt clip PQKE10396Z1 KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/ KX-TG5934...
TG593xAL.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM 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.
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TG593xAL.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction CAUTION: Installation L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Introduction For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the following: L Placing the product away from electrical appliances.
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TG593xAL.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Introduction L The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided.
Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone line socket (B). Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly (C). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1AL. Hook (230–240 V AC,...
TG593xAL.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Preparation Setting up the handset Connecting the charger Available model(s): KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/KX-TG5934 L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor KX-TCA1AL. (230–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) Bottom of the charger Hooks Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.
Flashing: needs to be recharged. Empty Note: L When the battery needs to be charged, the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating time While in use Up to 5 hours (talking) While not in use...
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TG593xAL.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Preparation Note: L Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and surrounding temperature. L Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use.
TG593xAL.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Controls Base unit A Antennas B Speaker C {ANSWER ON} ANSWER ON indicator D {GREETING REC} (Recording) E {GREETING CHECK} F {ERASE} G {>} (SKIP) H {<} (REPEAT) I {MESSAGE} MESSAGE indicator *1 KX-TG5931 *2 KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/KX-TG5934 J {STOP}...
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TG593xAL.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Preparation Handset A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack D {C} (TALK) E Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>}) F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {RECALL} {CALL WAIT} H Microphone I Charge contacts J Ringer indicator Message indicator K Receiver...
TG593xAL.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Handset soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. {Select}, {Save}, {OK} and additional other functions are assigned to soft keys, pay attention to soft keys to find functions you need during handset operation.
TG593xAL.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Preparation Handset display items Displayed Meaning item Voice enhancer is on. Battery level Setting the unit before Date and time Set the correct date and time. When you play back a message from the answering system (page 37), the unit announces the day and time it was recorded.
TG593xAL.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Making calls Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {Clear}. Press {C} or {Call}. When you finish talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.
TG593xAL.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Making/Answering Calls Answering calls When a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}. L You can also answer the call by pressing any button except {^}, {V}, {<}, {>}, or {OFF}.
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TG593xAL.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected. Mute While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you. To mute your voice, press {Mute}. L To return to the conversation, press {Mute} or {C}.
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TG593xAL.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Making/Answering Calls Note: L A maximum of 4 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 3 extensions.
TG593xAL.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM 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 {Phonebook} {Add} Enter the name (max. 16 characters). i {Next} Enter the phone number (max.
TG593xAL.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Phonebook Searching for a name by initial {Phonebook} i {Search} Press the dial key ({0} – {9}, {#}, or {*}) that corresponds to the first letter you are searching for (see the character table, page 25).
TG593xAL.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Copying handset phonebook items Available model(s): KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/KX-TG5934 You can copy one or all of the phonebook items from one handset to another. Important: L Ringer ID and light-up ID settings for phonebook items are not copied.
TG593xAL.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Caller ID Service 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.
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TG593xAL.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Ringer ID This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different ringers for different callers stored in the phonebook. You can assign a different ringer to each phonebook item. When a call is received from a caller stored in the phonebook, the ringer is used after Caller ID information is displayed.
TG593xAL.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Caller ID Service Caller list Viewing the caller list and calling back Press {^} or {V} to enter the caller list. Press {V} to search from the most recent call, or {^} to search from the oldest call.
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TG593xAL.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Note: L The edited phone number is not saved in the caller list. Storing caller information into the phonebook Press {^} or {V} to enter the caller list. Select the desired item. i {Select} L To edit the number, press {Edit}, then edit the number (see step 3 on page 30, “Editing a caller’s phone number...
TG593xAL.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods: scrolling through the display menus (page 32) or using the direct commands (page 34).
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TG593xAL.book Page 33 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Main menu Sub-menu 1 Initial setting Set answering Message alert LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Set area code Time adjustment Set tel line Set base unit Registration *1 If you programme these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to programme the same item using another handset (KX-TG5932/KX-TG5933/KX- TG5934).
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TG593xAL.book Page 34 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Programming Programming using the direct commands {MENU} Enter the desired feature code. Enter the desired setting code. L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. {Save} i {OFF} Feature Auto talk Copy phonebook (1 item)
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TG593xAL.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Feature Ringer tone (Base unit) Ringer tone (Handset) Ringer volume (Handset) Set area code Set dial mode Set line mode Set recall time Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers only) Voice enhancer *1 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.
TG593xAL.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Answering System Answering system 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 of each message.
TG593xAL.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Playing back the greeting message Press {GREETING CHECK}. Erasing your greeting message Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then press {ERASE} while your greeting message is playing. Prerecorded greeting message If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a prerecorded greeting message for callers and ask them to leave messages.
TG593xAL.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Answering System 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 41).
TG593xAL.book Page 39 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM 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.
TG593xAL.book Page 40 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Answering System Remote command Erase currently playing {*}{4} message Erase all messages {*}{5} *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played. *2 To resume operation, enter a remote command within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance starts.
Voice Mail. To use this service you will be required to leave your answering machine off on your unit. This will allow the Voice Mail to receive any messages.
TG593xAL.book Page 42 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Multi-unit Operation Intercom Intercom calls can be made: – between the handset and base unit – between handsets (KX-TG5932/KX- TG5933/KX-TG5934) Note: L If you receive a phone call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones. To answer the call, press {OFF}, then press {C}.
TG593xAL.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Base unit Press {SELECT} repeatedly to display the desired handset number. i {CALL} L The handset beeps for 1 minute. To end the intercom call, press {CALL}. Answering an intercom call Handset Press {C} to answer the page.
TG593xAL.book Page 44 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Multi-unit Operation Answering transferred calls Press {C} to answer the page. L After the paging party disconnects, you can talk to the outside caller. Registering a handset The included handset and base unit are preregistered.
TG593xAL.book Page 45 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Wall mounting Base unit Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord to the base unit (B). Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (1) and (2) on the base unit.
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TG593xAL.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below) as a guide.
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TG593xAL.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the release levers (A), remove the adaptor (B).
Wall mount template for the charger 25.4 mm Headset (optional) Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page 8. L Headset shown is KX-TCA86AL. Note: L Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugged into the headset jack on the handset.
TG593xAL.book Page 49 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L The called base unit is in use. Busy L Another handset or the called handset is in use. L The handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in use.
TG593xAL.book Page 50 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information Troubleshooting General use Problem Cause/solution The unit does not work. L Make sure the battery is installed correctly and fully charged (page 14, 15). L Check the connections (page 13). L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
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L If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press {C} to switch to the headset. L We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page 8. I cannot page the L The called handset is too far from the base unit.
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TG593xAL.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information Phonebook Problem Cause/solution Copying stopped with an L The destination handset may have lost communication item displayed. with the base unit, or the destination unit user may have pressed {C} or {s}. The displayed phonebook item was not copied to the unit.
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TG593xAL.book Page 53 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record L The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select new messages. a different setting (page 41). L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 37).
TG593xAL.book Page 54 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information 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 Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).
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TG593xAL.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM 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 telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket.
TG593xAL.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Useful Information Specifications General Operating environment 5 °C – 40 °C Frequency 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Base unit Dimensions Approx. height 95 mm x width 174 mm x depth 143 mm Mass (Weight) Approx.
TG593xAL.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:31 AM Index A Answering calls: 22 Answering system Erasing messages: 37, 38, 40 Listening to messages: 37, 38, 39 Turning on/off: 36, 38, 39, 40 Area code: 30 Auto talk: 22 B Battery Charge: 15 Installation: 14 Level: 15...
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