Panasonic KX-TG6461NZ Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless answering system

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Operating Instructions

Digital Cordless Answering System
KX-TG6461NZ
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered
by your service provider/telephone company.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future
reference.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG6461NZ Model No. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 2 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Table of Contents Introduction Useful Information Accessory information..... 3 Character entry......38 Wall mounting .
  • Page 3: Accessory Information

    /HHR-55AAAB or N4DHYYY00001 Handset cover Charger *1 See page 3 for replacement battery information. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable HHR-4MPT batteries Battery type: –...
  • Page 4: Expanding Your Phone System

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 4 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Introduction Expanding your phone system You can expand your phone system by registering Handset (optional): KX-TGA641AZ optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit.
  • Page 5: Important Information

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 5 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Important Information determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in For your safety the frequency range of 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission power is 250 mW (max.).) To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this L Do not use the product in health care facilities if any...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Base unit location/avoiding noise L No “111” or other calls can be made from this device The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use during a mains power failure. radio waves to communicate with each other.
  • Page 7: Other Information

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 7 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Important Information Other information Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return L This product can store your private/confidential information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase information such as phonebook or caller list entries from the memory before you dispose of, transfer, or return the product.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd Connections batteries. L Confirm correct polarities (S, T). L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV219AL. ■ Base unit Press plug firmly. Hook Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY “Click”...
  • Page 9: Note When Setting Up

    7 hours. Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 3, 5. L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth. L Avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or the unit contacts.
  • Page 10: Controls

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 10 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Getting started Handset Controls Base unit F G H I A Charge indicator Ringer indicator B Speaker Q R S C Soft keys D {C} (Talk) A Corded handset E {s} (Speakerphone) B Receiver F Dial keypad C Soft keys...
  • Page 11: Display

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 11 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Getting started Using the navigator key/volume key Display (VOL., ?) Display items Base unit Handset Item Meaning Paging, intercom mode. Handset is on an outside call. Ringer volume is off. (page 21, ■...
  • Page 12: Turning The Power On/Off

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 12 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Getting started Soft key icons Turning the power on/off Icon Action Y Handset Returns to the previous screen. Displays the menu. Power on Accepts the current selection. Press {ih} for about 1 second. Displays the character entry mode for phonebook search.
  • Page 13 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 13 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Getting started Y Handset Important: L When the language selection is displayed after installing the batteries for the first time, perform step 5. 8 (middle soft key) {V}/{^}: “Handset Setup” i M {V}/{^}: “Display Setup”...
  • Page 14: Making/Answering Calls

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 14 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Adjusting the receiver or speaker Making calls volume Using the base unit = = Base unit / Y Handset Dial the phone number. Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking. L To correct a digit, press ^.
  • Page 15: Answering Calls

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 15 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Proceed with the operation for your unit. Auto talk Base unit: Lift the corded handset. You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset Handset: {C} off the charger. You do not need to press {C}. To Note: turn this feature on, see page 22.
  • Page 16: Handset Key Lock

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 16 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Mute Call share While mute is turned on, you can hear the other You can join an existing outside call. party, but the other party cannot hear you. Important: L To prevent other users from joining your = Base unit / Y Handset conversations with outside callers, turn the...
  • Page 17: Phonebook

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 17 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Phonebook Finding and calling a phonebook Base unit/handset entry phonebook = Base unit / Y Handset The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add names and Scrolling through all entries phone numbers to the base unit and handset n (left soft key)
  • Page 18: Speed Dial

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 18 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Phonebook Y Handset = Base unit / Y Handset Find the desired entry (page 17). i 8 Proceed with the operation for your unit. Base unit: {V}/{^}: “Edit” i M During an outside call, press n. Edit the name if necessary (16 characters Handset: max.;...
  • Page 19: Copying Phonebook Entries

    L In step 1, if no phone number is stored to the speed dial button, you can assign a number by *1 Panasonic compatible handset pressing n and continue from step 1, “Assigning a phonebook entry to a speed dial Copying an entry button”, page 18.
  • Page 20 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 20 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Phonebook Y Handset n (left soft key) i 8 {V}/{^}: “Copy All” i M Enter {0} for the base unit or the handset number you wish to send the phonebook entry L When all entries have been copied, “Completed”...
  • Page 21: Programming

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 21 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the base unit or handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus = Base unit / Y Handset 8 (middle soft key) Press {V} or {^} to select the desired main menu.
  • Page 22 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 22 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming Handset Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – – Caller List – Answer System Play New Msg. – Play All Msg. – Erase All Msg. Greeting Start REC Play Greeting Default Settings Remote Code...
  • Page 23 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 23 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – – Base Unit Setup Privacy Mode <Off> > – Recall/Flash <600 msec.> – Area Code – Base Unit PIN <0000> – Repeater <Off>...
  • Page 24: Special Programming

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 24 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming Selecting area codes to be deleted Special programming automatically In some situations, phone numbers stored Alarm automatically in the caller list (page 28) will include You can set one of 2 different alarm options (once area codes.
  • Page 25 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 25 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming {V}/{^}: Select the entry to be barred. i Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only) {V}/{^}: “Add Bar List” i M This feature allows the unit to reject calls from {ih} specified phone numbers that you do not want to ■...
  • Page 26: Registering A Unit

    DECT repeater. Please use only the L If all registered handsets start ringing, press Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 3. the same button to stop. Then repeat this Contact your Panasonic dealer for details.
  • Page 27 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 27 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Programming Note: L After turning repeater mode on or off, certain icons displayed on the base unit disappears for a moment and w flashes on the handset momentarily. This is normal and the handset can be used once w stops flashing.
  • Page 28: Caller Id Service

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 28 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Caller ID Service Missed calls Using Caller ID service If a call is not answered, the unit treats it as a missed call and y is displayed. This lets you know Important: if you should view the caller list to see who called L This unit is Caller ID compatible.
  • Page 29 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 29 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Caller ID Service Press {V} to search from the most recent call, Erasing selected caller information or press {^} to search from the oldest call. L If the other party’s name is displayed on the = Base unit screen, you can switch the screen between the name and its phone number by pressing...
  • Page 30: Answering System

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 30 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Answering System = Base unit Answering system Press {ANSWER ON} to turn on/off the answering system. The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer Y Handset the phone.
  • Page 31: Listening To Messages Using The Base Unit

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 31 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Answering System After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the Listening to messages using microphone (2 minutes 30 seconds max.). the base unit Press O to stop recording.
  • Page 32: Listening To Messages Using The Handset

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 32 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Answering System *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a Listening to messages using message, the previous message is played. *2 “Remote Code” is displayed first. the handset *3 You can also erase as follows: W i {V}/{^}: “Yes”...
  • Page 33: Answering System Settings

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 33 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Answering System Y Handset Operation Play all messages 8 (middle soft key) Play greeting message {V}/{^}: “Answer System” i M Record a greeting message {V}/{^}: “Settings” i M Stop recording {V}/{^}: “Remote Code” i M Stop playback To turn on remote operation, enter the desired Turn answering system off...
  • Page 34 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 34 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Answering System there are no new messages. If you call your phone Caller’s recording time from outside to listen to new messages (page 32), you know that there are no new messages when You can change the maximum message recording the phone rings for the 3rd time.
  • Page 35: Voice Mail Service

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 35 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Voice Mail Service Voice mail service To receive Call Minder or Message Mailbox messages, please note the following: “Call Minder” and “Message Mailbox” are automatic answering services offered by your service provider/telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/ telephone company’s Voice Mail system will answer calls for you when you are unavailable to...
  • Page 36: Intercom/Locator

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 36 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Intercom/Locator Answering an intercom call Intercom = Base unit Intercom calls can be made: – between the base unit and handset Lift the corded handset or press {x} to answer the page. –...
  • Page 37 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 37 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Intercom/Locator Wait for the paged party to answer. Transferring a call without speaking to the L If paged party does not answer, press {x} other handset or base unit user to return to the outside call. Proceed with the desired operation.
  • Page 38: Useful Information

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 38 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Character entry = Base unit / Y Handset The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 38). –...
  • Page 39 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 39 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
  • Page 40: Wall Mounting

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 40 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Charger Wall mounting Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall. Base unit 25 mm Connect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the Screws wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 41: Error Messages

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 41 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L The supplied telephone line cord has not been connected Check Phone Line yet or not connected properly.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 42 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset. General use Problem Cause/solution...
  • Page 43 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 43 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution I have changed the display L Change the display language (page 12). language to a language I cannot read. While programming, the unit starts L A call is being received. Answer the call and start again after to ring.
  • Page 44 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 44 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution Noise is heard, sound cuts in and L You are using the base unit or handset in an area with high out. electrical interference. Re-position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference.
  • Page 45 TG6461NZ(e).book Page 45 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Useful Information Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record new L The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 30). messages. L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 31).
  • Page 46: Warranty

    IF YOUR PANASONIC PRODUCT FAILS WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD: Take it to the Authorised Panasonic Dealer from whom you purchased the product who will repair it (or arrange to have it repaired) during their normal business hours. All enquiries regarding warranty or otherwise, please call – Customer Support Centre Tel. No.: (09) 272 0178...
  • Page 47: Index

    TG6461NZ(e).book Page 47 Friday, May 15, 2009 9:33 AM Index Missed calls: 28 Mute: 16 Index Pause: 14 Phonebook: 17 Additional handset: 26 PIN: 24 Alarm: 24 Power failure: 9 Answering calls Power on/off: 12 Base unit: 15 Privacy mode: 23 Handset: 15 Answering system: 30 Recall/flash: 16, 23...
  • Page 48 Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. © Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 2009...

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