Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone Model No. KX-TG8551FX Digital Cordless Answering System Model No. KX-TG8561FX Model shown is KX-TG8551. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 10. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. To use this unit in your country, first change the unit’s region setting to match your country (page 36).
Table of Contents Introduction Model composition .......................................3 Accessory information ..................................3 General information ......................................5 Important Information For your safety .............................................6 Important safety instructions ........................7 For best performance ...................................7 Other information .........................................8 Specifications ............................
Introduction Model composition Base unit Handset Part No. Part No. KX-TG8551 KX-TG8551 KX-TGA855 1 KX-TG8561 KX-TG8561 KX-TGA855 1 Series Model No.
Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable batteries HHR-4MVE or HHR-4MVT or HHR-4MRT*1 Headset KX-TCA89, KX-TCA94EX DECT repeater KX-A405 *1 Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) – 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
Introduction General information R This equipment is designed for use on the Czech and Slovakia analogue telephone network. R In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. R For use in other countries, please contact your equipment supplier. Declaration of Conformity: R Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.
Important Information R Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects. For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on the product. R Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Important Information R The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible. R This product is unable to make calls when: – the handset batteries need recharging or have failed. – there is a power failure. – the key lock feature is turned on. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4.
Important Information R When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet. R The product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided.
Important Information Note for the battery symbol This symbol (B) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol (C). In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Specifications R Standard: DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications), GAP (Generic Access Profile) R Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz R RF transmission power: Approx.
Getting Started R Confirm correct polarities ( , ). Setting up Connections R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226CE. Press plug firmly. “Click” Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY Hook To power outlet Use only the supplied telephone line cord. To telephone line DSL/ADSL filter* Correct R When the language selection is displayed, see page 15. “Click” Incorrect Battery charging Charge for about 7 hours. R When the batteries are fully charged, “Fully charged” is displayed.
Getting Started Note when setting up Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Note for connections Operation Operating time R The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) R The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected. In continuous use 12 hours max.
Getting Started MR/ECON Controls R: Recall/Flash ECO: Eco mode shortcut key Handset M A N (Off/Power) Microphone G H B C D I E J F K L Charge contacts n Control type Soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By 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. – MDN or MCN: Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking. – MFN ( : Caller list): View the caller list.
Getting Started n KX-TG8561 series: page 3 A B C D E Item F Meaning The line is in use. R When flashing slowly: The call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is now being received. Missed call*1 (page 42) The base unit transmission power is set to “Low”. (page 16) G H I J Message counter M N (Erase) M N (Play) Message indicator Charge contacts Speaker MnN (Stop) M N/M N (Repeat/Skip) MjN/MkN (Volume up/down) M M N (Locator) N (Answer on) The key backlight is off.
Getting Started Item Meaning Icon Baby monitor is activated. The name/number displayed next to the icon indicates the monitoring unit. (page 37) Line in use Someone is using the line. IN USE Answering system is being used by another handset or the base unit.*2 *1 *2 *3 *4 Switches the wallpaper to display with or without date and time. (page 32) Places a call on hold. Opens the shared phonebook. Opens the personal phonebook. Allows you to edit phone numbers. (page 35, 43) Adds new entry.
Getting Started Handset main menu icons The following icons are shown when you (middle soft key) in standby mode. press Icon Feature Caller List Answer System*1 Caller Barred*2 SMS (Short Message Service) Intercom Ringer Setup Time Settings n Direct command code: Programmable settings can be accessed by (middle soft key), # and pressing then the corresponding code on the dial keypad (page 27). Example: Press (middle soft key) #101.
Getting Started 2 3 4 Enter the current date, month, and year. a Example: 15 July, 2012 15 07 12 R You can select the date format by pressing #: – dd/mm/yy (date/month/year) – yy/mm/dd Enter the current hour and minute. Example: 9:30 09 30 R You can select 24-hour or 12-hour clock format (“AM” or “PM”) by pressing . aM N Note: R The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again.
Getting Started 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. a aM N Note: R When in multiple items display mode, you can move screens by pressing MEN or MFN, without scrolling down or up through the list: – Press MEN to go to the next screen. – Press MFN to return to the previous screen. R When in multiple items display mode, you can switch the screen to confirm the . detailed information by pressing 17 TG8551_61FX_(en-en)_0427_ver021.
Making/Answering Calls 3 Making calls 1 2 3 N or 1 2 . When you finish talking, press M N or place the handset on the base unit or charger. 1 Dial the phone number and press M N. R Speak alternately with the other party. 2 When you finish talking, press M (right soft key) or MEN (T) MbN: Select the desired phone number.
Making/Answering Calls Auto talk Mute You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press M N. To turn this feature on, see page 31. While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you. Adjusting the handset ringer volume n While the handset is ringing for an incoming call: Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to select the desired volume.
Making/Answering Calls telephone banking services, etc.). Press * before entering access numbers which require tone dialling. Handset equalizer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, producing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. 1 2 3 4 Press while talking. MbN: “Equalizer” a Call share You can join an existing outside call. To join the conversation, press M N when the other handset is on an outside call.
Making/Answering Calls R Power back-up mode will not work if the battery level of the power supplying . handset is / R Do not lift the power supplying handset from the base unit during power back-up mode. R Do not touch the handset’s charge contacts during power back-up mode. R If the battery level is low, the unit will not work sufficiently during power back-up mode.
Phonebook Phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add names and phone numbers to the phonebook and assign each phonebook entry to the desired category. This unit provides 2 types of phonebooks. n Shared phonebook This phonebook entries can be shared by any handset registered to the same base unit. The category ringer tone (page 42) can also be used with the shared phonebook.
Phonebook To change the category names in the personal phonebook: (left soft key) a 2 3 4 5 6 Press the dial key (0 to 9, or #) which contains the character you are searching for (page 54). R Press the same dial key repeatedly to display the first entry corresponding to each character located on that dial key. R If there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected, the next entry is displayed. 3 MbN: Scroll through the phonebook if necessary. a M N 4 MbN: Select the desired phone number.
Phonebook 3 4 MbN: “Category” a 5 MbN: Scroll through the phonebook if necessary. a M N 6 MbN: Select the desired phone number. aM N Chain dial MbN: Select the desired category. a R If you select “All”, the unit ends the category search. This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the phonebook, without having to dial manually.
Phonebook Copying multi entries You can copy selected entries (up to 100). 5 After selecting the desired entries, press . 6 To copy to the personal phonebook: MbN: Select the desired handset. a To copy to the shared phonebook: MbN: Select the shared phonebook. a To copy from the shared phonebook to a personal phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 (left soft key) R When the entries have been copied, “Completed” is displayed. 7 MbN: “Copy” a MbN: Select the desired entry.
Speed Dial Editing an entry Speed dial You can assign 1 phone number to each of the dial keys (1 to 9) on the handset. Adding a phone numbers to a speed dial key 1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key (1 to 9). a 2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). a R You can change the character entry (page 54). mode by pressing 3 Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits 2 times max.). a Assigning a phonebook entry to a speed dial key 1 Find the desired entry (page 23).
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 (middle soft key) 1 2 3 4 Press MCN, MDN, MEN, or MFN to select the desired main menu. a Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus. a Press MCN or MDN to select the desired setting. a R This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. N.
Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Settings Number of Rings*2 2–6: 2-6 Rings 4: <4 Rings> 0: Auto #211 50 Recording Time*2 1: 1 Minute 3: <3 Minutes> 0: Greeting Only*3 #305 51 – #306 50 #310 47 Remote Code*2 Call Screening 1: 0: Off Answer On*2 – – #327 47 Answer Off*2 – – #328 47 Main menu: “Caller Barred”*2, *4 Operation Code Storing/Viewing bar call numbers.
Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Night Mode On/Off 1: On 0: #238 34 Start/End <23:00/06:00> #237 34 Ring Delay 1: 30 sec. 2: <60 sec.> 3: 90 sec. 4: 120 sec.
Programming Main menu: “Initial Setup” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Ringer Setup Ringer Volume – Handset 0–6: Off–6 <6> #160 19 Ringer Volume – Base Unit*1, *2 0–6: Off–6 <3> #G160 – Ringtone*7, *8 (Handset) #161 – Night Mode – On/Off 1: On 0: #238 34 Night Mode – Start/End <23:00/06:00> #237 34 Night Mode – Ring Delay 1: 30 sec. 2: <60 sec.> 3: 90 sec. 4: 120 sec.
Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Display Setup Wallpaper*11 #181 – Display Colour 1: 2: Colour2 #182 – Display Mode 1: 0: Single Item #192 16 Key Backlight 1: 0: Off #276 – LCD in charging*12 (LCD backlight) 1: 0: Off #191 – Contrast (Display contrast) 1–6: Contrast 1-6 #145 – 53 Auto Intercom – 1: On 0: #273 Keytones*13 – 1: 0: Off #165 – Call Restrict*2 – #256 35 1: On 0:
Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Power Failure – Language Main menu: Display Settings Code 1: 0: Off #152 20 #110 15 “Baby Monitor” Sub-menu 1 Settings Code On/Off – 1: On 0: #268 38 Sensitivity Level – 1: Low 2: 3: High #269 39 Main menu: Sub-menu 2 “Calendar” Operation Code Viewing the calendar and setting the schedule alarm.
Programming *14 If you subscribe to a Caller ID service and want to view the caller’s information after lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature. *15 The recall/flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Contact your PBX supplier if necessary. *16 The default setting will be as follows if you select the following regional codes when changing the unit’s region setting (page 36): “Česká rep.” = “100 msec.” “Slovensko” = “100 msec.
Programming Night mode Night mode allows you to select a period of time during which the handset will not ring for outside calls. This feature is useful for time periods when you do not want to be disturbed, for example, while sleeping. Night mode can be set for each handset. For personal phonebook (page 22), you can also select categories of callers whose calls override night mode and ring the handset (Caller ID subscribers only). Important: R Set the date and time beforehand (page 15).
Programming Incoming call barring (Caller ID subscribers only) This feature allows the unit to reject calls from specified phone numbers that you do not want to answer such as junk calls. When a call is received, the unit does not ring while the caller is being identified. If the phone number matches an entry in the call barred list, the unit sends out a busy tone to the caller, and then disconnects the call.
Programming PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, contact an authorised service centre. 1 2 3 (middle soft key) #132 Enter the current 4-digit base unit PIN (default: “0000”). Enter the new 4-digit base unit PIN. a aM N Changing the unit’s region setting/Resetting the base unit 1 2 3 (middle soft key) #136 MbN: Select the desired country. a “Other” = countries except Czech and Slovakia “Česká rep.
Programming 6 Enter a text memo (30 characters max.; page 54). a 7 MbN: Select the desired alarm tone. a 2 times R You can select “Off” if you prefer not to hear an alarm tone. R We recommend selecting a different ringer tone from the one used for outside calls. R To add other entries, repeat from step 3. 8 M N or place the R To stop the alarm, press handset on the base unit or charger. R When the handset is in use, the alarm will not sound until the handset is in standby mode.
Programming R During the monitoring mode, battery consumption is faster than usual. We recommend leaving the monitored handset on the base unit or charger. R The monitored handset never rings during the monitoring mode. But if the monitored handset is on the base unit, the base unit ringer sounds. Turn off the base unit ringer volume to not sound the ringer (page 30).
Programming 7 Edit the phone number if necessary (24 digits max.). a 2 times Erasing an outside monitoring number 1 Press on the handset being monitored. 2 3 4 5 6 MbN: “On/Off” a MbN: “On” a MbN: Select the outside line. a a MbN: “Erase” a MbN: “Yes” a Baby monitor sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the baby monitor. Increase or decrease the sensitivity to adjust the sound level needed to trigger the baby monitor feature. R This feature cannot be set during a monitoring call.
Programming Note: R Calls are disconnected when the handset moves from one radio cell to another. Registering a handset to a base unit The supplied handset and base unit are pre-registered. If for some reason the handset is not registered to the base unit (for example, is displayed even when the handset is near the base unit), re-register the handset. 1 Handset: (middle soft key) #130 2 MbN: Select a base unit number. a R This number is used by the handset as a reference only.
Programming Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 4. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important: R Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater mode on. R Do not use more than one repeater at a time. 2 DECT repeater: Connect the AC adaptor, then wait until the indicator and indicator light green.
Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service Important: R This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. Caller ID features When an outside call is being received, the caller information is displayed. Caller information for the last 50 callers is logged in the caller list from the most recent call to the oldest.
Caller ID Service Viewing the caller list and calling back Storing caller information to the phonebook 1 2 1 2 MFN ( ) 3 To add entries to the shared phonebook: MbN: “Shared Phonebook” a To add entries to the personal phonebook: MbN: “Personal Phonebook” a 4 To store the name, continue from step 3, “Editing entries”, page 24. 3 MFN ( ) Press MCN to search from the most recent call, or press MDN to search from the oldest call.
SMS (Short Message Service) Using SMS SMS allows you to send and receive text messages between other fixed-line and mobile phones that support compatible SMS networks and features. Important: R To use SMS features, you must: – subscribe to a Caller ID and/or an appropriate service such as SMS. – confirm that SMS is turned on. – confirm that the correct message centre numbers are stored. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details and availability.
SMS (Short Message Service) MFN ( ) a MbN: Select the party. a 2 times To use the shared phonebook: a MbN: Select the phonebook entry. a a MbN: Select the desired phone number. a 2 times To use the personal phonebook: a a MbN: Select the phonebook entry. a a MbN: Select the desired phone number. a 2 times 5 To save the message, select “Yes”. a 6 To send the message, press R To cancel sending, press M Continue from step 4, “Writing and sending a new message”, page 44.
SMS (Short Message Service) 4 Edit the destination phone number if necessary. a 5 Continue from step 5, “Writing and sending a new message”, page 44. Editing/forwarding a message 1 While reading a received message, press . 2 3 MbN: “Edit Message” a Continue from step 3, “Writing and sending a new message”, page 44. Erasing received messages 1 While reading a received message, press . 2 MbN: “Erase” a R To erase all messages, select “Erase All”. a 3 MbN: “Yes” a aM 3 Edit the number.
Answering System – If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded. Answering system Available for: KX-TG8561 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also record phone conversations (page 20).
Answering System You can use either: – your own greeting message – a pre-recorded greeting message Recording your greeting message 1 2 3 4 5 (middle soft key) #302 MbN: “Yes” a After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the microphone (50 seconds max.). Press M to stop recording. N Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded, M N on the base unit flashes. Press M N.
Answering System Listening to messages from the message list You can select the item to play back. 1 2 3 (middle soft key) #329 Key Operation *4*4 Erase currently playing message *5 Erase all messages *6 Reset to a pre-recorded greeting message MbN: Select the desired item from the message list. a R You can erase the selected message as follows: a MbN: “Yes” a *1 When finished, press M *2 N.
Answering System unit to listen to messages or change answering system settings. Remote access code A 3-digit remote access code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. This code prevents unauthorised parties from listening to your messages remotely. Important: R In order to operate the answering system remotely, you must first set a remote access code. 1 2 (middle soft key) #306 To turn on remote operation, enter the desired 3-digit remote access code.
Answering System messages have been recorded, or at the end of the 5th ring when there are no new messages. If you call your phone from outside to listen to new messages (page 50), you know that there are no new messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call. 1 2 (middle soft key) #211 MbN: Select the desired setting.
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. Messages are recorded by your service provider/telephone company, not your telephone. is When you have new messages, displayed on the handset if message indication service is available.
Intercom/Locator 2 Intercom Intercom calls can be made between handsets in the same radio cell. Note: R When paging the handset, the paged handset beeps for 1 minute. R If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones. To N, then press answer the call, press M N. M 1 2 3 When you finish talking, press M N. Answering an intercom call 1 2 Press M N to answer the page. When you finish talking, press M N.
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 54). – Press MFN or MEN to move the cursor left or right. – Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers. to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor. Press and hold to – Press erase all characters or numbers. – Press * (Aaa) to switch between uppercase and lowercase.
Useful Information Greek character table ( z 1 2 ) 3 Extended 1 character table ( z 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 y 4 5 6 7 8 9 y 7 8 9 y 7 8 9 y ) 3 R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table ( z 1 2 ) (Not available for SMS) 3 4 5 6 R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table ( z 1 2 ) (Not available for SMS) 3 4 5 6 55 TG8551_61FX_(en-en)_0427_ver021.
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Useful Information Error messages Display message Cause/solution Base no power or No link to base. Reconnect main base AC adaptor. or No link. R The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again. R Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again. R The handset’s registration may have been cancelled. Re-register the handset (page 40). R When “No link.
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 on even after installing charged batteries. R Place the handset on the base unit or charger to turn on the handset. The unit does not work. R R R R The handset display is blank or dark.
Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot register a handset to a base unit. R The maximum number of base units (4) is already registered to the handset. Cancel unused base unit registrations from the handset (page 40). R The maximum number of handsets (6) is already registered to the base unit. Cancel unused handset registrations from the base unit (page 40). R You entered the wrong PIN. If you forget your PIN, contact an authorised service centre.
Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot make a call. R The dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change the setting (page 16). R You dialled a call restricted number (page 35). R The key lock feature is turned on. Turn it off (page 20). Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not displayed. R You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details.
Useful Information Problem Cause/solution “E0” is displayed. R Your phone number is permanently withheld or you have not subscribed to the appropriate service. Contact your service provider/telephone company. Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record new messages. R The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 47). R The message memory is full. Erase unwanted messages (page 48). R The recording time is set to “Greeting Only”. Change the setting (page 51).
Useful Information Belt clip n To attach n To remove 62 TG8551_61FX_(en-en)_0427_ver021.
Index E Index A B C D Additional base units: 39 Additional handsets: 39 Alarm: 33 Answering calls: 18 Answering system: 47 Call screening: 47 Erasing messages: 48, 49, 50 Greeting message: 47 Greeting only: 51 Listening to messages: 48, 50 Message list: 49 Number of rings: 50 Recording time: 51 Remote access code: 50 Remote operation: 49 Turning on/off: 47, 49, 50 Auto intercom: 53 Auto talk: 19, 31 Baby monitor: 37 Base unit Cancelling: 40 Resetting: 36 Selecting: 40 Battery: 10, 11 Belt clip: 62 Cale
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