Panasonic KX-TG6811BX Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG6811BX Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless phone, digital cordless answering system

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Model shown is KX-TG6811.
Before initial use, see "Getting Started"
on page 9.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
Please access our online customer survey:
http://panasonic.net/pcc/tel/q
TG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf

Operating Instructions

Model No.
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
1
Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG6811BX
KX-TG6812BX
KX-TG6881BX
KX-TG6811UE
KX-TG6812UE
KX-TG6881UE
KX-TG6821BX
KX-TG6822BX
KX-TG6821UE
2013/05/23
16:41:15

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Model shown is KX-TG6811. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 9. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. Please access our online customer survey: http://panasonic.net/pcc/tel/q...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Listening to messages using the base unit .............35 Model composition ........3 Listening to messages using the Accessory information ........4 handset ............36 Important Information Advanced new message alerting For your safety ..........6 features ............37 Important safety instructions ......7 Remote operation ........38 For best performance ........7 Answering system settings ......39...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    By attaching the key finder to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item. Read the installation guide for more information on the key finder. R The suffix (BX/UE) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG6811BX/KX-TG6812BX/KX-TG6821BX/KX-TG6822BX/KX-TG6881BX/ KX-TG6811UE/KX-TG6812UE/KX-TG6821UE/KX-TG6881UE TG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf...
  • Page 4: Accessory Information

    Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries Handset cover Charger – – AC adaptor for charger PNLV226BX: KX-TG6811BX/KX-TG6812BX/KX-TG6821BX/KX-TG6822BX/KX-TG6881BX PNLV226E: KX-TG6811UE/KX-TG6812UE/KX-TG6821UE/KX-TG6881UE See page 5 for replacement battery information. The handset cover comes attached to the handset. PNLV233BX: KX-TG6812BX/KX-TG6822BX PNLV233E: KX-TG6812UE n For KX-TG6881...
  • Page 5 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries. By registering the key finder (4 max.) to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate and find the mislaid item to which the key finder is attached.
  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important Information R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or For your safety placed under heavy objects. To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ Operating safeguards property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe R Unplug the product from power outlets operation of your product.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    R Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Base unit location/avoiding noise Released electrolyte from the batteries is The base unit and other compatible Panasonic corrosive and may cause burns or injury to units use radio waves to communicate with the eyes or skin.
  • Page 8: Other Information

    0 °C–40 °C, 20 %–80 % relative air R This product can store your private/ humidity (dry) confidential information. To protect your KX-TG6811BX/KX-TG6812BX/ privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that KX-TG6821BX/KX-TG6822BX/ you erase information such as phonebook KX-TG6881BX or caller list entries from the memory before...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started n Charger R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC Setting up adaptor. PNLV233BX: KX-TG6812BX/ Connections KX-TG6822BX PNLV233E: KX-TG6812UE n Base unit R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor. “Click” PNLV226BX: KX-TG6811BX/ KX-TG6812BX/KX-TG6821BX/ KX-TG6822BX/KX-TG6881BX PNLV226E: KX-TG6811UE/ KX-TG6812UE/KX-TG6821UE/ To power outlet KX-TG6881UE Press plug firmly.
  • Page 10: Note When Setting Up

    R The battery level may not be displayed For replacement, we recommend using the correctly after you replace the batteries. In Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on this case, place the handset on the base page 5, 7. unit or charger and let it charge for at least...
  • Page 11: Controls

    Getting Started Charge contacts Controls n Control type Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By Handset pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. Navigator key – MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN: Scroll through various lists and items.
  • Page 12: Display

    Getting Started Charge contacts Item Meaning Speaker “Greeting Only” is N (Locator) selected as the caller’s N (Erase) recording time. In this case, Message counter the answering system MjN/MkN (Volume up/down) answers calls with a greeting N (Repeat/Skip) message and caller N (Play/Stop) messages are not recorded.
  • Page 13: Turning The Power On/Off

    Getting Started Item Meaning Icon Action “Greeting Only” is Puts the call on mute. selected as the caller’s KX-TG6812/KX-TG6822 recording time. In this case, KX-TG6821 series: page 3 the answering system answers calls with a greeting message and caller Handset main menu icons messages are not recorded.
  • Page 14: Initial Settings

    Getting Started Example: Arabic/Persian: Year/Month/Date Initial settings English: Date/Month/Year R The date and time may be incorrect after a n Direct command code: power failure. In this case, set the date and Programmable settings can be accessed by time again. pressing M N, #, and then the corresponding code on the dial keypad...
  • Page 15: One Touch Eco Mode

    Getting Started R The above features can be activated depending the situation. One touch eco mode R If you answer a call using the Smart Function Key, the speakerphone is The MR/ECON button on the handset enables activated. you to activate the eco function with one R Even if the handset is placed on the base touch.
  • Page 16: Making/Answering Calls

    Making/Answering Calls MbN: Select the desired phone number. Making calls MbN: “Yes” a MOKN a MeN Lift the handset and dial the phone number. Pause (for PBX/long distance service R To correct a digit, press MCN. users) Press M A pause is sometimes required when making When you finish talking, press MeN or calls using a PBX or long distance service.
  • Page 17: Useful Features During A Call

    Making/Answering Calls Auto talk Mute You can answer calls simply by lifting the While mute is turned on, you can hear the handset off the base unit or charger. You do other party, but the other party cannot hear not need to press M N.
  • Page 18: Key Lock

    Making/Answering Calls Press * (TONE) before entering access Note: numbers which require tone dialling. R To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers, turn the privacy mode on (page 26). Handset noise reduction (NR key) This feature allows you to hear the voice of the person you are talking to clearly, by Key lock reducing the surrounding noise coming from...
  • Page 19 In such case, try to call back. Panasonic Ni-MH battery R The range of the base unit is limited during performance (supplied batteries) a power failure. Please use the handset close to the base unit.
  • Page 20: Phonebook

    Phonebook R If there is no entry corresponding to Handset phonebook the character you selected, the next entry is displayed. The phonebook allows you to make calls MbN: Scroll through the phonebook if without having to dial manually. You can add necessary.
  • Page 21: Copying Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook Note: R When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook entry, press MDN (Pause) to add pauses after the number and PIN as necessary (page 16). R If you have rotary/pulse service, you need to press * (TONE) before pressing M in step 1 to change the dialling mode temporarily to tone.
  • Page 22: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial MbN: “Yes” a MOKN Speed dial You can assign 1 phone number to each of the dial keys (1 to 6) on the handset. Viewing speed dial key assignments Adding phone numbers to speed You can see the speed dial key assignments dial keys on the handset display.
  • Page 23: Programming

    Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods. n Scrolling through the display menus Press MCN, MDN, MEN, or MFN to select the desired main menu. a MOKN Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus.
  • Page 24 Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Outgoing Call 1: On 0: <Off> #338 New Message Alert – On/Off Outgoing Call – – Notification to Outgoing Call 1: Activate – Remote Code 0: <Inactivate> Base Unit Beep 1: On 0: <Off> #339 Settings 2-7: 2-7 Rings...
  • Page 25 Programming Main menu: “Initial Setup” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Ringer Setup 0-6: Off-6 <6> #160 Ringer Volume – Handset 0-6: Off-6 <3> #G160 – Ringer Volume – Base Unit *1, *2 *6, *7 <Ringtone 1> #161 – Ringtone (Handset) Night Mode 1: On 0: <Off>...
  • Page 26 Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Speed Dial – – #261 Eco Setup Transmission 1: <Normal> 2: Low #725 Power Display Setup LCD & Key 1: <On> 0: Off #276 – Backlight 1-6: Level 1-6 #145 – Contrast <4> (Display contrast) Smart Function Key –...
  • Page 27 Programming Main menu: “Key Finder” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Search – – #655 – Battery Check – – *17, *18 Main menu: “Ringer Setup” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Ringer Volume Handset 0-6: Off-6 <6> #160 *1, *2 0-6: Off-6 <3>...
  • Page 28: Special Programming

    Programming This setting is available when you have the key finder (KX-TGA20EX). Read the installation guide for more information on the key finder. *10 For models with supplied key finders, the display shows “1: Finder1”. *11 If you register 2 or more key finders. *12 If you have 2 or more key finders.
  • Page 29: Night Mode

    Programming Arabic/Persian: Month/Date Continue from step 3, “Turning night English: Date/Month mode on/off”, page 29. R Press M N to stop the alarm completely. R When the handset is in use, the alarm will Setting the ring delay not sound until the handset is in standby This setting allows the handset to ring during mode.
  • Page 30: Setting Call Restriction

    Programming Important: Storing an area code to be R When the unit receives a call from a deleted automatically number that is stored in the call barred list, the call is logged in the caller list In some situations, phone numbers stored (page 32) with after the call is automatically in the caller list (page 32) will...
  • Page 31 You can increase the signal range of the base R The registration tone stops. unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use (KX-TG6821 series: page 3) only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 5. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important: R Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater mode on.
  • Page 32: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the Using Caller ID service caller list. Important: R This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller list Caller ID service.
  • Page 33 Caller ID Service R If the handset is placed on the base unit or charger, you need to lift up the handset to view the caller list after pressing M R When the unit has new messages missed calls, the unit can be operated to play the new messages first and then show the missed calls.
  • Page 34: Answering System

    Answering System announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded. Answering system Available for: KX-TG6821 series (page 3) Turning the answering system on/off The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to The answering system is preset to on.
  • Page 35: Listening To Messages Using The Base Unit

    Answering System Recording your greeting message Listening to messages N#302 using the base unit MbN: “Yes” a MOKN When new messages have been recorded, After a beep sounds, hold the handset N on the base unit flashes. about 20 cm away and speak clearly into Press M the microphone (2 minutes max.).
  • Page 36: Listening To Messages Using The Handset

    Answering System Operation Erasing all messages Pause message Press M N 2 times while the unit is not in use. 9 or MnN Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Listening to messages Erase currently playing using the handset message Erase all messages When new messages have been recorded,...
  • Page 37: Advanced New Message Alerting Features

    Answering System n By entering a phone number: Advanced new message N#338 alerting features MbN: “Notification to” a MOKN MbN: “Manual” a MOKN Audible message alert Enter the desired name (16 characters This feature allows the base unit to beep to max.;...
  • Page 38: Remote Operation

    Answering System – “Inactivate”: You can listen to the remotely. This code prevents unauthorised parties from listening to your messages message by pressing 4 to play new remotely. messages (without entering the remote access code). Important: – “Activate”: You must enter your remote R In order to operate the answering system access code (page 38) and then press 4 remotely, you must first set a remote...
  • Page 39: Answering System Settings

    Answering System Operation Answering system settings Repeat message (during playback) Number of rings before the unit Skip message (during playback) answers a call Play new messages You can change the number of times the Play all messages phone rings “Number of Rings” before the unit answers a call.
  • Page 40: Voice Mail Service

    Answering System – Change the number of rings of the voice mail service so that the answering system can answer the call first. To do so, contact your service provider/ telephone company. Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allowed for each caller.
  • Page 41: Voice Mail Service

    Voice Mail Service Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.
  • Page 42: Intercom/Locator

    Intercom/Locator Using the Smart Function Key Intercom You can also stop paging by pressing M Available for: KX-TG6812/KX-TG6822 Transferring calls, Intercom calls can be made between conference calls handsets. Note: Available for: R When paging the handset, the paged KX-TG6812/KX-TG6822 handset beeps for 1 minute.
  • Page 43: Useful Information

    Useful Information Character entry 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 43). – Press MFN or MEN to move the cursor left or right. –...
  • Page 44 Useful Information Arabic character table ( R When you select Arabic as the display language, Arabic character table is available. Persian character table ( R When you select Persian as the display language, Persian character table is available. Extended character table ( R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: TG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf 2013/05/23...
  • Page 45: Error Messages

    Useful Information Error messages Display message Cause/solution R The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move Base no power closer to the base unit and try again. R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. No link.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    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 The handset does not turn...
  • Page 47: Battery Recharge

    Useful Information Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution The display is in a R Change the display language (page 14). language I cannot read. I cannot activate the eco R You cannot set eco mode when you set the repeater mode mode. “On”.
  • Page 48 Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call. R The dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change the setting (page 14). R You dialled a call restricted number (page 30). R The key lock feature is turned on. Turn it off (page 18). Caller ID Problem Cause/solution...
  • Page 49: Liquid Damage

    Useful Information Problem Cause/solution The unit does not emit the R If the first ring is turned off, the number of rings decreases by 1 specified number of rings. from the specified number of rings. Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of R Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord from the moisture has entered the base unit.
  • Page 50 Useful Information Deregistering a handset N#131 R All handsets registered to the base unit are displayed. MbN: Select the handset you want to cancel. a MOKN MbN: “Yes” a MOKN R A confirmation tone sounds. R The handset does not beep when cancelling its own registration. TG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf 2013/05/23 16:41:17...
  • Page 51: Index

    Index Key lock: 18 Keytones: 26 Index Making calls: 16 Missed calls: 32 Alarm: 28 Mute: 17 Answering calls: 16 Night mode: 29 Answering system: 34 Noise reduction: 18 Call screening: 34 Erasing messages: 35, 36, 39 Pause: 16 Greeting message: 34 Phonebook: 20 Greeting only: 40 PIN: 31...
  • Page 52 (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Web Site: http://www.panasonic.net/ © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2013 *PNQX5810ZA* *PNQX5810ZA* PNQX5810ZA TT0513YK0 (E) TG68xxBX_UE(en)_0523_ver021.pdf...

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