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- Page 1 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TG2581ALS Model No. KX-TG2581NZS Caller ID Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
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Page 2: Before Initial Use
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For Australia When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting. -
Page 3: For Best Performance
For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 13). As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Programming Summary for the Answering System ... 23 Day and Time Adjustment ... 24 Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time ... 26 Selecting the Number of Rings... 27 Cordless Telephone Making Calls... 28 Answering Calls... 30 Caller ID Service ... 31 Using the Caller List... - Page 5 Special Features ... 50 Automatic Security Code Setting... 50 Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only) ... 50 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) ... 51 RECALL Button ... 51 Answering System Automatic Answering Operation... 53 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls...
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Handset Button (p. 28, 30) (TALK) Headset Jack (p. 15) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (Channel) Button (p. 17, 23, 28, 33, 41, 51) (RECALL/PLAYBACK) Button (p. 50, 51, 64) How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows. LOUD SE SEARC RCH Throughout these Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated... -
Page 7: Base Unit
Base unit Button (p. 21, 55) (STOP) Button (p. 21) (GREETING) Button (ERASE) (p. 22, 57) Charge Contacts (p. 14) MIC (Microphone) (p. 21, 49) (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button (p. 49) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 13) Hook (p. 66) (NEWÒMESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) Button (p. 54) Display (p. -
Page 8: Displays
Displays Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on their displays. These display prompts are shown below. Handset display No items stored Recharge 12 new calls 12 new calls =Directory Ringer off 0266667777 Talk 01-06-35 The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. - Page 9 No link to base Place on cradle and try again. 0355566677 11:20A JAN10 0267543210 Paging Press INTERCOM Intercom 00-00-07 0266667777 ----Waiting---- The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again. This is an information from the Caller List.
- Page 10 Displays Please lift up and try again. Not available Directory full Save error Time/day Adj. 0 See manual for other settings. Remote operation Ü or Ö Ñ BACK FWD/EDIT á while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.
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Page 11: Base Unit Display
Base unit display FULL The clock needs adjusting (p. 24). Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 21). The unit is in the answering system programming mode. The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select 9 levels (0–8) while using the answering system (p. -
Page 12: Settings
Hook Raise the antenna. USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10AL. The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 69. -
Page 13: Battery Charge
Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use. The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc. -
Page 14: Battery Information
If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 13): Operation While in use (TALK) -
Page 15: Using The Belt Clip
To attach the belt clip Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset. Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugged into the headset jack on the handset. -
Page 16: Selecting The Line Mode
Settings Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p. 50). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit. -
Page 17: Programmable Functions
Programmable Functions You can program the following functions by using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset, and press <Function menu>* Save directory Ringer volume... -
Page 18: Setting The Auto Talk Feature
Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 19: Selecting The Ringer Volume
Selecting the Ringer Volume You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press... -
Page 20: Selecting The Lcd Contrast
Programmable Functions Selecting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press... -
Page 21: Preparing The Answering System
Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 22). The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming) is about 15 minutes. - Page 22 Preparing the Answering System To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETING) played. The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting. Pre-recorded greeting message If you do not record a greeting message (p. 21), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p.
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Page 23: Programming Summary For The Answering System
Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press to select “Program”, and press Ö... -
Page 24: Day And Time Adjustment
Preparing the Answering System Day and Time Adjustment Voice Time/Day Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the day and time that each message was recorded. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Ö Ñ points to “Program”. Press FWD/EDIT á Press Ö Ñ... - Page 25 In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by pressing (*).) If a power failure occurs, the time may be shifted. When “ on the base unit display, reprogram the current day/time. To check the time/day Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 24.
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Page 26: Selecting The Caller's Recording Time
Preparing the Answering System Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Ö Ñ points to “Program”. Press FWD/EDIT á... -
Page 27: Selecting The Number Of Rings
Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “3” to “7” or “AUTO” (for Toll Saver*). Your phone comes from the factory set to “4”. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press... -
Page 28: Making Calls
Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 15). (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press (TALK) Dial a phone number. The dialled number is displayed. After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. To hang up, press handset on the base unit. - Page 29 To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again. Press (TALK) After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. To hang up, press handset on the base unit.
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Page 30: Answering Calls
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed on the handset and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. -
Page 31: Caller Id Service
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset display after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in the Caller List. -
Page 32: To Check The Number Of New Calls
Caller ID Service Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: —If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service, the display will show “Out of area”. —If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will show “Private caller”. -
Page 33: Using The Caller List
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö Ñ Caller List. The display will show, for example, the following. - Page 34 Using the Caller List Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit and press 2 new calls =Directory Press Ö 02223334444 3:10P JUN10 Press Ö NANCY BROWN 0244448888 1:54P JUN 9 Press Ö...
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Page 35: Calling Back From The Caller List
Calling Back from the Caller List (TALK) Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ Press repeatedly to find the Ö Ñ desired caller. Press (TALK) The displayed phone number is dialled automatically. -
Page 36: Editing The Caller's Phone Number
Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number in the Caller List. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. Ö... -
Page 37: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. -
Page 38: Erasing Caller List Information
Using the Caller List You cannot store caller information in the directory if a phone number is not displayed. If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error” in step 5, move closer to the base unit and start again from step 2. For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included. - Page 39 To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that “0 new call” is displayed. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Press to select “All clear”. Ö...
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Page 40: One-Touch Dialler
One-Touch Dialler You can store one phone number in the The stored number is dialled with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Ö... -
Page 41: Using The Directory
Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. - Page 42 Using the Directory Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialling buttons (p. 43). To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.
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Page 43: Selecting Characters To Enter Names
Selecting Characters to Enter Names The handset dialling buttons ( can be used to enter letters and FWD/EDIT á symbols. The letters are printed on the dialling buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown below. Keys & Space BACK To move the cursor to the left Ü... - Page 44 Using the Directory For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press (Yes key). Press Press six times, then press to move the cursor to the right. á Press four times. Press FWD/EDIT á Press Press six times, then press...
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Page 45: Finding Items In The Directory
Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü enter the directory list. Directory list =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ The first item is displayed. 0312345678 Press repeatedly until the... -
Page 46: Dialling From The Directory
Using the Directory Index table Keys Other symbols, 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5 Dialling from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü... -
Page 47: Editing An Item In The Directory
Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü the directory list. Press Ö Ñ The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Ö Ñ directory item you want to change, and press FWD/EDIT á... -
Page 48: Erasing An Item From The Directory
Using the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü the directory list. Press Ö Ñ The first item is displayed. Press Ö Ñ directory item you want to erase. To search for the item by initial, see page 45. -
Page 49: Intercom
Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Talk to the paged party after the beeps. “Intercom” is displayed. Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC. -
Page 50: Special Features
Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. -
Page 51: How To Use The Pause Button (For Pbx Line/Long Distance Calls)
How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) We recommend you press dialling with a PBX or to make a long distance call. Ex. Line access number (REDIAL/PAUSE) Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number. - Page 52 Special Features You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having the recall time set at 100 msec (this is the factory default setting), and then follow Telstra’s “EASY CALL”...
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Page 53: Answering System
Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be shortened by up to 3 minutes. -
Page 54: Listening To Messages
Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been recorded. Listening to only new messages Press (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) briefly. The unit announces the number of new messages and plays them back. -
Page 55: During Playback
During playback To repeat To repeat from the beginning of the message message Press (REPEAT) If you press within 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played. To skip To skip to the next message message Press (SKIP) To stop Press (STOP) -
Page 56: From The Handset
Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded messages privately, you can use the handset. Handset: Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) The number of new messages is heard on the handset. Base unit: To listen to new messages, press (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) -
Page 57: Erasing Messages
Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“Memory full” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. FULL —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly. Erase some, or all, of the messages. -
Page 58: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 60). To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 62. -
Page 59: Setting The Remote Code
Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 60: Voice Menu
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to play back new messages. Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to record your message. Press 2 for other functions. - Page 61 All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes. New Message Playback Only new messages are played back.
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Page 62: Direct Remote Operation
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang up anytime. Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK... - Page 63 ERASING A (*) (4) SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback) ERASING ALL (*) (5) MESSAGES ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF Turning on the answering system Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played. The answering system will turn on.
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Page 64: Remote Operation With The Handset
Remote Operation with the Handset You can operate your answering system with the handset. The announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with the handset. Summary of remote operation Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) The number of new messages is heard. “Remote operation” is displayed on the handset. Enter the desired direct commands (p. -
Page 65: Direct Commands
Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK REPEAT (During playback) SKIP (During playback) CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED (During playback) STOP ERASING A (*) (4) SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback) ERASING ALL (*) (5) MESSAGES ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF ANSWERING SYSTEM ON Only new messages are played back. All messages are played back. -
Page 66: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. - Page 67 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. Raise the antenna. Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($).
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Page 68: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement If “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ calls even if the battery was fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic N4HKGMB00001 (P-P510) battery. Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. -
Page 69: Adding Another Phone
Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (for Australia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand). For Australia (Optional) Telephone To Socket Double Adaptor For New Zealand To Single-Line... -
Page 70: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cordless Telephone Problem “No link to base Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The handset does not ring. The handset display is blank. - Page 71 Problem The unit does not display the caller’s name and/or phone number. The handset display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List. When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller’s name and/or phone number.
- Page 72 To have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset. Make sure that the headset is connected properly (p. 15). Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset. Cause & Remedy The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select “1 minute” or “3 minutes”...
- Page 73 Problem You cannot operate the answering system with the handset. While recording a greeting message, the unit starts to ring and stops recording. During playback, the unit starts to ring and stops playback. The handset does not display the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.
- Page 74 For Australian Customers Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre.
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Page 75: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet. - Page 76 Safety Instructions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre.
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Page 77: Specifications
For New Zealand Users Only The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all... -
Page 78: Important Information (For Australia Only)
Important 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). - Page 79 This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in progress when...
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