Panasonic KX-TG6512BX manual

Thank you for purchas ing a Panasonic product. Please read these operati ng instructi ons before us ing the unit and save them for futu re reference. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. Y ou must subscribe to th e appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company . Before initial use, see “Getting S tarted” on page 8. P[...]

T able of Conten ts 2 Introduction Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Import ant Information For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Other information. . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Introduction 3 Model composition L The suffix (BX) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructio ns: KX-TG551 1BX/KX-TG5518BX/KX-TG651 1BX/KX-TG6512BX/ KX-TG6513BX/KX-TG6519BX/KX-TG6521BX Feature differences *1 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 Series Model No. Base unit Handset Part No. Part No. Quantity KX-TG551 1 series KX-TG551 1 KX-TG55[...]

Introduction 4 Accessory information Supplied ac cessories *1 PQL V219BX: KX-TG551 1/KX-TG651 1/KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513/KX-TG6519/ KX-TG6521 PQL V219E: KX-TG551 8 *2 See page 4 for replacement battery information. *3 The handset cover co mes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessor ies Please contact your nearest Panas onic dealer for s[...]

Important Information 5 For your safety T o preven t severe injury and loss of life/property , read this section carefully before using the product to ensure pr oper and safe operation of your product. W ARNING Power con nection L Use only the power source marke d on the product. L Do not overload power outlet s and extension cords. This can result[...]

Important Information 6 Battery L We recommend usin g the batteries no ted on page 4. USE ONL Y rechargeable Ni- MH batteries AAA (R03) size. L Do not mix old and new batteries. L Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic an[...]

Important Information 7 L Operating the produ ct near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a sof t moist cloth. L Do not use benzine, thinner , or any abrasive powder . Other information Notice for product dis posal, transfer , or return L T[...]

Getting Started 8 Setting up Connections L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor . *1 ■ Base unit (KX-TG551 1/KX-TG5518) ■ Base unit (KX-TG651 1/KX-TG651 2/ KX-TG6513/KX-TG6519/ KX-TG6521) ■ Charger (KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513) *1 PQL V219BX: KX-TG551 1/ KX-TG651 1/KX-T G6512/ KX-TG6513/KX-TG6519/KX-TG6521 PQL V219E: KX-TG 5518 *2 DSL/ADSL filt[...]

Getting Started 9 Battery inst allation L USE ONL Y Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni- Cd batteries. L Confirm correct polarities ( S , T ). Battery charge Charge for about 7 hours. L When the batteries are fully charged, the charge indicator goes off and “ Fully charged ” is displayed. Note when setting up Note[...]

Getting Started 10 Battery level Panasonic Ni-MH battery performanc e (supplied bat teries) Note: L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge. Maximum battery performance is reached after a few complete cycles of charge/discharge (use). L Actual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environment. L Even a[...]

Getting Started 11 J Microphone K Charge contact s ■ Control type A 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 . B Navigator key – {^} , {V} , { 3 } , or { 4 } : Scroll through various lists and items. – {^} or {V} : Adjust the receiver or speaker volu[...]

Getting Started 12 K Microphone L Charge contact s ■ Control type A 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 . B Navigator key – {^} , {V} , { 3 } , or { 4 } : Scroll through various lists and items. – ? (V olume: {^} or {V} ): Adjust the receiver or[...]

Getting Started 13 Display Handset display items *1 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 *2 Caller ID subscribers only *3 KX-TG6521 *4 V oice mail subscribers only Soft key icons Item Meaning w Within base unit range _ Out of base unit range x Paging, intercom mode. *1 s S peakerphone is on. (page 16) C The line is in use. L When flashing slowly: The call is put on[...]

Getting Started 14 *1 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 *2 KX-TG6521 T urning the power on/off Power on Press {i c } for about 1 second. Power off Press {i c } for about 2 seconds. Initial settings Display language 3 display languages are available. Y ou can select “ English ” , “” , or “” . 1 8 i { # }{ 1 }{ 1 }{ 0 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select your desire[...]

Getting Started 15 4 M i {i c } Note: L When you select Arabic or Persian as the display language, enter the current year , month, and date. L T o correct a digit, press { 3 } or { 4 } to move the cursor to the digit, then make the correction. L The date and time may be incorr ect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again. On[...]

Making/Answering Calls 16 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number . L T o correct a digit, press ^ . 2 Press {C} or r . 3 When you finish talking, press {i c } or place the handset on the base unit or charger . Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press {s} . L S peak alternately with the other party . 2 When you fin[...]

Making/Answe ring Calls 17 Adjusting the handset ring er volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the desired volume while the handset is ringing for an incoming call. Note: L Y ou can also program the handset ringer volume beforehand (page 23). T emporary hand set ringer of f While the handset is ringing for a call, you can turn the ringer off[...]

Making/Answering Calls 18 1 Make a call. 2 Press {*} when prompted to enter your code or PIN, then press the appropriate dial keys. Note: L The dialling mode will return to pulse when you hang up. Call share Y ou can join an existing outside call. T o join the conversation, press {C} when the other handset is on an outside call. Note: L T o prevent[...]

Phonebook 19 Handset phonebook The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually . Y ou can add 100 names and phone numbers. Adding entries 1 n i m 2 Enter the party’s name (16 characters max.). i M L Y ou can change the character entry mode by pressing / (page 39). 3 Enter the party’s phone number (24 digits max.). i M 2 t[...]

Phonebook 20 have stored in the phonebook, without having to dial manually . 1 During an outside call, press 8 . 2 {V} / {^} : “ Phonebook ” i M 3 {V} / {^} : Select the desired entry . 4 Press r to dial the number . Note: L When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook entry , press l to add pauses af[...]

Programming 21 Programmable settings Y ou can customise the unit by programming the following featur es using the handset. T o access the features, there are 2 methods: – scrolling through the display menus (page 21) – using the direct commands (page 23) L Direct command is the main method used in these operating instructions. Programming by sc[...]

Programming 22 *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset. (KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513) *2 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 *3 For KX-TG551 1/KX-TG5518/KX-TG651 1/KX- TG6512/KX-TG6513/KX-TG6519: This menu is displayed before Intercom menu. Since you can set only the handset ringer volume, [...]

Programming 23 Programming using t he direct commands 1 8 i { # } 2 Enter the desired code. 3 Select the desired setting. i M L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. L T o exit the operation, press {i c } . Note: L In the following table, < > indicates the default settings. Feature Code Se tting System *1 Page Caller L[...]

Programming 24 For the answering system (KX-TG6521) *1 If “System” column is checked, you do not nee d to program the same it em using another handset. (KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513) Recall/Flash *10 { 1 }{ 2 }{ 1 }{ 0 } : 900 msec. { 1 } : 700 msec. { 2 } : < 600 msec. > { 3 } : 400 msec. { 4 } : 300 msec. { 5 } : 250 msec. {*} : 200 msec. { # } [...]

Programming 25 *2 This feature allows the un it to automatically adjust the date and time each time caller information including date and time is rece ived. T o turn this feature on, select “ Caller ID ” . T o turn this feature off, select “ Manual ” . (Caller ID subscribers only) T o use this feature, set the date and time first (page 14).[...]

Programming 26 S pecial programming Alarm An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes once or daily . Alarm can be set for each handset. Important: L Set the date and time beforehand (page 14). 1 8 i { # }{ 7 }{ 2 }{ 0 } 2 {V} / {^} : Select the desired alarm option. i M 3 Enter the desired date and month. i M 4 Set the desired time. i M 5 {V} / [...]

Programming 27 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 identif ied. If the phone number matches an entry in the call barred list, the unit s[...]

Programming 28 (for example, _ is displayed even when the handset is near the base unit), re- register the handset. 1 Handset: 8 i { # }{ 1 }{ 3 }{ 0 } 2 Base unit: Proceed with the operation for your model. ■ KX-TG551 1/KX-TG5518/ KX-TG651 1/KX-TG6512/ KX-TG6513/KX-TG6519 Press and hold {x} for about 5 seconds. (No registration tone) ■ KX-TG65[...]

Caller ID Service 29 Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o 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 ’s phone number is displayed. Caller information for[...]

Caller ID Service 30 another handset. (KX-TG6512/ KX-TG6513) L If the call matches an entry in the call barred list, the number is logged with 7 (page 27). (KX-TG6521) L If you do not want to dial the area code when making calls from the caller list, you can store the area code which you want the unit to delete automatically (page 26). Editing a ca[...]

Answering System 31 Answering system The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. Y ou can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting “ Greeting Only ” as the recording time setting (page 36). Important: L When callers leave messages, the [...]

Answeri ng System 32 Greeting message When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played to callers. Y ou can use either: – your own greeting message – a pre-recorded greeting message Recording your greetin g message 1 8 i { # }{ 3 }{ 0 }{ 2 } 2 {V} / {^} : “ Yes ” i M 3 After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 20 cm away and spe[...]

Answering System 33 Erasing all messages Press { 4 } 2 times while the unit is not in use. Listening to messages using the handset When new messages have been recorded, u is displayed on the handset with the total number of new messages. 1 T o list en to new messages: 8 i { # }{ 3 }{ 2 }{ 3 } T o list en to all messages: 8 i { # }{ 3 }{ 2 }{ 4 } 2 [...]

Answeri ng System 34 Erasing all messages 1 8 i { # }{ 3 }{ 2 }{ 5 } 2 {V} / {^} : “ Yes ” i M i {i c } Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change answering system settings. The unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press certain dial keys to perfor[...]

Answering System 35 *1 If pressed within the first 5 second s of a message, the previous message is played. T urning on th e answerin g system remote ly If the answering system is off, you can turn it on remotely . 1 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. L A long beep is heard. 3 Enter your remote access cod[...]

Answeri ng System 36 If your service provider/telephon e company cannot do this: – Set this unit’s “ Number of Rings ” setting so that this unit’s answering system answers ca lls before the voice mail service of your service provider/telephone company does. It is necessary to check the number of rings required to activate the voice mail s[...]

V oice Mail Service 37 V oice mail service V oice 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[...]

Intercom/Loc ator 38 Intercom Intercom calls can be made between handsets. Note: L If you receive an outside call while talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones. T o answer the call, press {i c } , then press {C} . L When paging the handset, the paged handset beeps for 1 minute. Making an intercom call 1 8 i 4 2 {V} / {^} : Select the desired unit[...]

Useful Information 39 Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The charac ters that can be en tered depend on the character entry mode (page 39). –P r e s s { 3 } or { 4 } to move the cursor left or right. – Press dial keys to enter charact ers and numbers. –[...]

Useful Information 40 Numeric entry table (0-9) Arabic character table ( ) L When you select Arabic as the disp lay language, Arabic character table is available. Persian character table ( ) L When you select Persian as the disp lay language, Pe rsian character table is available. Extended character table ( N ) L The following are used for both upp[...]

Useful Information 41 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the fo llowing messages is shown on the display . *1 KX-TG6521 *2 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 Display message Cause/solution Base no power or No link. Reconnect AC adaptor. L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit an d try again. L Unplug[...]

Useful Information 42 T roubleshooting If you still have difficulties af ter 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 Programmable settings Problem Cause/solution The handset does not turn on even af[...]

Useful Information 43 *1 KX-TG6521 Battery recharge Making/answering calls, intercom I cannot activate the eco mode. L Y ou cannot set eco mode when you set the repeater mode “ On ” . If required, set the repeater mode to “ Off ” (page 18). I cannot register a handset to a base unit. L The maximum number of handsets (6) is already registere[...]

Useful Information 44 *1 KX-TG6521 *2 KX-TG6512/KX-TG6513 Noise is heard, sound cuts in and out. L Y ou are using the handset or base unit in an area with high electrical interference. Re- position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference. L Move closer to the base unit. L If you use a DSL/ADSL service, we recommend conne[...]

Useful Information 45 Caller ID Answering system (KX-TG6521) Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not displayed. L Y ou must subscribe to a Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. L If your unit is connec ted to any additional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall jack. [...]

Useful Information 46 Liquid damage Caution: L T o avoid permanent damage, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process. I cannot operate the answering system remotely . L The remote access code is not set. Set the remote access code (page 34). L Y ou are entering the wrong remote access code. If you have forgotten your remote access [...]

Index 47 Index A Alarm: 26 Answering calls: 16 Answering system: 31 Call screening: 31 Erasing messages: 32 , 33 , 35 Greeting message: 32 Greeting only: 36 Listening to messages: 32 , 33 , 34 Number of rings: 35 Recording time: 36 Remote access code: 34 Remote operation: 34 T urning on/off: 31 , 33 , 35 Area code: 26 Auto talk: 16 B Battery: 9 C C[...]

PNQX2495Y A CC0610DG1041 (A) For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty . Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasoni c System Networks Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only . All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without[...]