Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX-TG2583ALS Panasonic
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2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Model No. KX-TG2583ALB KX-TG2583ALS KX-TG2583NZS Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Before Initial Use 2 Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For your future reference Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.
For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11). • 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.
Preparation Location of Controls ...................................................................... 6 Displays .......................................................................................... 9 Settings ..................................
5 Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Intercom ..........................................................................................51 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom.........................................52 Special Features .
Location of Controls 6 Base unit IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) Charge Contacts (p. 12) (RECALL) Button (p. 54, 55) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 27, 53) Display (p. 9, 73) (HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 16, 27) (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button (p. 51) MIC (Microphone) (p.
7 Preparation (ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 18, 38, 50, 59) (GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 17, 36) (ANSWER!ON) Button (p. 56) Navigator Key ( , , , ) ( p. 18, 27, 32, 47, 57 ) (NEW!MESSAGE) Button (p. 57) (STOP/EXIT) Button (p. 17, 32, 47, 56, 57) CALLER ID Indicator (p.
Location of Controls 8 Handset T ALK 4 FLASH R E D IA L REDIAL CALL WAIT PAUSE PAUSE PL PL A Y BA BA CK STOP AN S S O N 7 8 9 0 ANS O F F OFF CH CH FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT IN T INT E R C O M ERCOM.
Displays 9 Preparation Base unit # The day and time and the number of incoming messages are displayed while the unit is not in use ( Standby mode ). The display shows the dialled number, call status, programming options and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller information will be displayed (p.
Settings 10 Connections • 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.
11 Preparation Needs to be recharged. 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.
Settings 12 Up to 3.5 hours Up to 11 days Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life While in use (TALK) Up to 4.
13 Preparation 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. 54). Your phone comes from the factory set to “ A ” . Use the handset near the base unit.
14 Programmable Functions H Save DIRECT# Set recall time Set line mode Talk switching TAD program You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit . The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details.
15 Preparation 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 (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
16 With the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received.) • To select HIGH or LOW , press (HOLD/RINGER) . Each time you press the button, the selected ringer volume will be displayed and ring.
17 Preparation 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. 18). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.
18 Preparing the Answering System To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETING/EDIT) brie fl y press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the message is being 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.
19 Preparation The base unit display shows programming options. Enter a required command on the display using the handset dialling buttons. See the page numbers for details. Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit.
20 Preparing the Answering System 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ” . 3 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key). 4 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ TAD program ” .
21 Preparation 9 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Save key). • The unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working. • If 6 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 5. • To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . • In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12.
22 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 ” . 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ” .
23 Preparation Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “ 2 ” to “ 7 ” or “ Toll saver ” *. Your phone comes from the factory set to “ Toll saver ” *.
Making Calls 24 1 Press (TALK) . 2 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. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.
25 Cordless Telephone To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again. 2 Press (TALK) . • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength.
26 Making Calls 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone).
27 Cordless Telephone Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: • Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. • If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press (Å) to decrease the speaker volume.
28 Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialling You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing (TALK) to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad. 1 Handset: Press (TALK) . 2 Base unit: Dial a telephone number while hearing a dial tone on the handset.
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 2 Talk into the MIC . 3 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 29 Cordless Telephone Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator fl ashes quickly.
30 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 and base unit displays after the fi rst ring.
31 Cordless Telephone , While the handset is off the base unit: Press (Å) or (Ä) to turn the display on. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator fl ashes slowly on the base unit. The handset and base unit displays show the number of new calls.
32 With the handset 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. • The display will show, for example, the following. • You can go to the directory list by pressing FWD/EDIT (É) (p. 46). 2 To search from the most recent call, press (Å) . To search from the oldest call, press (Ä) .
33 Cordless Telephone What “ √ ” means When the display shows “ √ ” , you have already viewed this calling information, answered the call, called back the caller or played back the message (p. 57). If the same caller calls again, the call entry with “ √ ” will be replaced with the new call entry.
34 Using the Caller List Editing the Caller ’ s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 3 patterns. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to fi nd the desired caller.
4 While the arrow points to “ Edit ” , press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key) to select a pattern. • Each time you press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Edit key), the number is rearranged into one of 3 different patterns.
00276543210 11:20A JAN.12 √ 0276543210 11:20A JAN.12 √ 36 Using the Caller List 4 After editing the number, you can continue with calling back. Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) (p. 34). • The number edited in step 3 will not be maintained in the Caller List.
37 Cordless Telephone Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
38 Using the Caller List With the handset: 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to fi nd the caller you want to erase from the Caller List. 3 Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and the information is erased.
39 Cordless Telephone With the handset: 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) to select “ All clear ” . 4 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key) or (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and all entries are erased.
40 One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the (DIRECT) button of the handset. 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. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) .
41 Cordless Telephone Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 1 Press (DIRECT) . • The stored number is displayed. 2 Press (TALK) . • The number is dialled. • You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT) .
1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . Directory= 20 items 42 (INTERCOM/CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) , , BACK , FWD/EDIT (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols. Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset.
43 Cordless Telephone 3 Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialling buttons (p. 44). • To move the cursor, press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) . • If a name is not required, press (Å) ( Next key) and go to step 5. 4 Press (Å) ( Next key). 5 Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.
44 Using the Directory #& ’ () , – ./ 1 A B C a bc2 D E F d ef3 G H I g hi4 J K L jkl5 M N O m no6 PQ R S p q r s 7 T U V t uv8 W X Y Z w xyz 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move t.
45 Cordless Telephone For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ” , press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key). 3 Press (8) . 4 Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT (É) to move the cursor to the right.
46 Using the Directory Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list.
47 Cordless Telephone With the base unit 1 Press (Ç) or (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. . • All directory items are stored in the order shown on the right.
Using the Directory 48 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to fi nd the directory item that you want to dial. • To search for the item by initial, see page 46.
Editing an Item in the Directory Programming must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The fi rst item is displayed.
Using the Directory 50 Erasing an Item from the Directory You can erase an item using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) .
51 Cordless Telephone Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset: Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . Talk to the paged party after the beeps. • “ Intercom ” is displayed. 2 Base unit: When the other party ’ s voice is heard, answer using the MIC .
52 Intercom During an intercom call: • Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset. • If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing (Å) on the base unit. • If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring.
53 Cordless Telephone Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service. Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX) (9) (REDIAL/PAUSE) • Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.
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.
55 Cordless Telephone Selecting the recall time The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times: “ 700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 msec (milliseconds) ” . KX-TG2583ALB/KX-TG2583ALS comes from the factory set to “ 100 msec ” and KX-TG2583NZS comes set to “ 600 msec ” .
56 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. While recording, “ - Answering - ” will flash on the base unit display. • The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15 minutes .
To stop operation Press (STOP/EXIT) . • To resume playback, press (NEW!MESSAGE) . • If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press (STOP/EXIT) again, the unit will return to the standby mode. 57 Answering System Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display.
58 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. 1 Handset: Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) . • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. 2 Base unit: To listen to new messages, press (NEW!MESSAGE) brie fl y.
59 Answering System 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. —“ Message full ” fl ashes on the base unit display.
60 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. 62). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 64.
61 Answering System 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 ” .
62 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.
63 Answering System 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.
64 [ 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.
65 Answering System ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF (0) • The unit hangs up and will not answer calls until turned on again. Turning on the answering system Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. • The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played.
66 Remote Operation with the Handset Voice menu If no commands are entered after you press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) , the unit will start the following voice menu. “ Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages. ” • You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has started.
67 Answering System Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK REPEAT (During playback) SKIP (During playback) STOP ERASING A SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback) ERASING ALL MESSAGES ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF ANSWERING SYSTEM ON (4) (5) (1) (2) (9) (*) (4) (*) (5) • Only new messages are played back.
68 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 # Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor. $ Connect the telephone line cord to the unit. % Install the adaptor by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
69 Useful Information 4 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. • Raise the antennas. 5 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle as shown. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
Using an Optional Headset 70 Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below.
71 Useful Information Battery Replacement If “ Recharge battery ” is displayed and/or “” fl ashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510 (N4HKGMB00001) battery. 1 Carefully insert a fl at metal object in the slot, and push forward to release the lock.
72 If the Following Appear... If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset or the base unit. Handset display Recharge battery No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. Please lift up and try again Not available Save error The battery needs to be charged.
73 Useful Information Base unit display SUN 12:00AM 0 message Greeting record Recording error SUN 12:00AM Message full Handset in use When the clock needs adjusting, the day and time fl ashes with “” . Adjust the clock (p. 20). Your greeting message was not recorded correctly.
74 Before Requesting Help 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 and/or the base unit do not ring. The handset display is blank.
75 Useful Information Problem The unit does not display the caller ’ s name and/or phone number. The handset or base unit 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.
76 Before Requesting Help Problem The answering system is on, but incoming messages are not recorded. You cannot listen to the recorded messages. “ Message full ” fl ashes on the base unit display and the ANSWER ON indicator fl ashes rapidly, and no new messages are recorded.
77 Useful Information 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 base unit does not display the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.
78 Before Requesting Help General Problem The unit does not work. You cannot program items, such as the day and time adjustment. Previously programmed information is erased. “ Recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset, “” fl ashes or the unit beeps intermittently.
79 Useful Information Problem The IN USE/CHARGE indicator light does not go out while charging. Remedy • This is normal. For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.
80 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).
81 Useful Information 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.
Safety Instructions 82 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE BASE UNIT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. ONLY THE HANDSET IS SHOCK AND SPLASH RESISTANT.
83 Useful Information Splash-Resistant (HANDSET ONLY) The handset is designed to be splash resistant. You can use the handset with wet hands. CAUTION: • Do not immerse in water or leave under running water. • Keep the handset away from salt water or liquids containing chemicals.
Safety Instructions 84 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.
Important Information (For Australia only) 85 SOCKET SCREW “ A ” PLUG Fig. 1 TELEPHONE CORD Connect to the PLUG as shown in Fig. 1. ( ) SCREW “ B ” Fig. 2 SCREW “ B ” Fig. 3 SOCKET SCREW “ A ” Fig. 4 Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label.
Important Information (For Australia only) 86 If you are satis fi ed with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.
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