PANASONIC KXTG1611FX, KXTG1612FX, KXTG1613FX User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Digital Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG1611FX
KX-TG1612FX
KX-TG1613FX
KX-TG1712FX
KX-TG1711FX
Model shown is KX-TG1611.
Model shown is KX-TG1711.
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.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service
offered by your service provider/telephone company.
(For Czech and Slovakia)
This cordless telephone is possible to use according to General licence No.:
VO-R/8/08.2005-23 (for Czech), VPR-7/2001 (for Slovakia).
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Model composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Information
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started
Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Note when setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Phonebook
Handset phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Special programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Intercom/Locator
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Handset locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transferring calls, conference calls . . . . . . 25
Useful Information
Character entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Introduction
Model composition
Series Model No.
KX-TG1611
series
KX-TG1711
series
L The Intercom feature is only available for KX-TG1612, KX-TG1613, and KX-TG1712.
L The suffix (FX) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions:
KX-TG1611FX/KX-TG1612FX/KX-TG1613FX/KX-TG1711FX/KX-TG1712FX
KX-TG1611 KX-TG1611 KX-TGA161 1
KX-TG1612 KX-TG1611 KX-TGA161 2
KX-TG1613 KX-TG1611 KX-TGA161 3
KX-TG1711 KX-TG1711 KX-TGA171 1
KX-TG1712 KX-TG1711 KX-TGA171 2
Base unit Handset
Part No. Part No. Quantity
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number
1 AC adaptor/PNLV226CE 1 2 3
2 Telephone line cord 1 1 1
3 Rechargeable batteries
4 Handset cover
5 Charger — 1 2
*1 See page 4 for replacement battery information.
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
12345
*1
*2
Quantity
KX-TG1611
KX-TG1711
246
123
KX-TG1612
KX-TG1712
KX-TG1613
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Introduction
Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.
Accessory item Model number
Rechargeable
batteries
*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
HHR-4MRT or HHR-4NGE (P03P) or HHR-4MRE (P03I)
Battery type:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset
*1
General information
L This equipment is designed for use on the Czech and Slovakia analogue telephone network.
L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
L For use in other countries, please contact your equipment supplier.
Declaration of Conformity:
L Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. declares that this equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declarations of Conformity for the relevant Panasonic products described in this manual are
available for download by visiting:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under
warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the base unit)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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L Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone
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
L Use only the power source marked on the
product.
L Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.
L Completely insert the AC adaptor/power
plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so
may cause electric shock and/or excessive
heat resulting in a fire.
L Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the
AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the
power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth.
Accumulated dust may cause an insulation
defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
L Unplug the product from power outlets if it
emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes
an unusual noise. These conditions can
cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that
smoke has stopped emitting and contact an
authorised service centre.
L Unplug from power outlets and never touch
the inside of the product if its casing has
been broken open.
L Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the product to rain or any
type of moisture.
L Do not place or use this product near
automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio
waves emitted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction resulting in an
accident.
line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or
placed under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
L Unplug the product from power outlets
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
L Do not disassemble the product.
L Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers,
etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or
allow it to become wet at all. This may
cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug
becomes wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
Medical
L Consult the manufacturer of any personal
medical devices, such as pacemakers or
hearing aids, to determine if they are
adequately shielded from external RF
(radio frequency) energy. (The product
operates in the frequency range of 1.88
GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission
power is 250 mW (max.).)
L Do not use the product in health care
facilities if any regulations posted in the
area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF energy.
CAUTION
Installation and location
L Never install telephone wiring during an
electrical storm.
L Never install telephone line jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
L Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
L Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.
Important Information
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Important Information
L This product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or
have failed.
– there is a power failure.
Battery
L We recommend using the batteries noted
on page 4. USE ONLY 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 and
may be harmful if swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the batteries.
Do not allow conductive materials such as
rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the
batteries, otherwise a short circuit may
cause the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause burns.
L Charge the batteries provided with or
identified for use with this product only, in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
L Only use a compatible base unit (or
charger) to charge the batteries. Do not
tamper with the base unit (or charger).
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause the batteries to swell or explode.
Important safety
4. Use only the power cord and batteries
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic
units use radio waves to communicate with
each other.
L For maximum coverage and noise-free
communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions between
the handset and base unit in an indoor
environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as
TVs, radios, personal computers,
wireless devices, or other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external antennas
of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid
putting the base unit on a bay window or
near a window.)
L Coverage and voice quality depends on the
local environmental conditions.
L If the reception fo r a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another
location for better reception.
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical storm.
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.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent
lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,
and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
L When you leave the product unused for a
long period of time, unplug the produc t from
the power outlet.
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L 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.
L The maximum calling distance may be
shortened when the product is used in the
following places: Near obstacles such as
hills, tunnels, underground, near metal
objects such as wire fences, etc.
L Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference. Move
away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft moist cloth.
L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
mean that used electrical and electronic
products and batteries should not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products and used batteries, please take
them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and
the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment
which could oth erwise arise from inappropria te
waste handling.
For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European
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.
Information for Users on Collection
and Disposal of Old Equipment and
used Batteries
1
2
3
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or
supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
These symbols (1, 2, 3) are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard these
items, please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
Note for the battery symbol
This symbol (2) might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol (3). In this case it
complies with the requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
Important Information
These symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying documents
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Important Information
Specifications
■ Stand ard:
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
■ Frequency range:
1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz
■ RF transmission power:
Approx. 10 mW (average power per
channel)
■ Power source:
220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
■ Power consumption:
Base unit:
Standby: Approx. 0.6 W
Maximum: Approx. 3.3 W
Charger:
Standby: Approx. 0.1 W
Maximum: Approx. 2.2 W
■ Operating conditions:
0 °C – 40 °C, 20 % – 80 % relative air
humidity (dry)
Note:
L Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
L The illustrations in these instructions may
vary slightly from the actual product.
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■ Base unit (KX-TG1711/KX-TG1712)
Setting up
Press plug firmly.
Connections
L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PNLV226CE.
L When mounting the unit on a wall, see page
32.
■ Base unit (KX-TG1611/KX-TG1612/
KX-TG1613)
Important:
L First plug in the supplied telephone line
cord and then plug in the AC adaptor
cord.
Press plug firmly.
Hooks
Use only the supplied
telephone line cord.
To telephone
line
DSL/ADSL filter*
(220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz)
Correct Wrong
Getting Started
“Click”
“Click”
Hook
Use only the supplied
telephone line cord.
To telephone
line
DSL/ADSL filter*
“Click”
“Click”
(220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz)
Correct Wrong
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if
you have DSL/ADSL service.
*DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if
you have DSL/ADSL service.
■ Charger
Hooks
(220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz)
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Getting Started
Battery installation
L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03)
size.
L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd
batteries.
L Confirm correct polarities (S, T).
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Battery charging
Charge for about 7 hours.
Note when setting up
Note for connections
L The AC adaptor must remain connected at
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel
warm during use.)
L 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.
During a power failure
The unit will not work during a power failure.
We recommend connecting a corded-type
telephone (without AC adaptor) to the same
telephone line or to the same telephone line
jack, if you have such a telephone jack in your
house.
Note for battery installation
L Use the supplied rechargeable batteries.
For replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 4, 6.
L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry
cloth.
L Avoid touching the battery ends
(S, T) or the unit contacts.
Note for battery charging
L It is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
L Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry
cloth once a month. Before cleaning the
unit, disconnect from power outlets and any
telephone line cords. Clean more often if
the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high
humidity.
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Getting Started
Battery level
Icon Battery level
5 High
6 Medium
7 Low
8 Needs charging.
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
performance (supplied batteries)
Operation Operating time
In continuous use 15 hours max.
Not in use
(standby)
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 after the batteries are fully charged,
the handset can be left on the base unit or
charger without any ill effect on the
batteries.
L The battery level may not be displayed
correctly after you replace the batteries. In
this case, place the handset on the base
unit or charger and let it charge for at least 7
hours.
170 hours max.
Controls
Base unit
■ KX-TG1611/KX-TG1612/KX-TG1613
A
B
■ KX-TG1711/KX-TG1712
A
B
A Charge contacts
B {x} (Locator)
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