Panasonic KX-TG5664 User Manual
Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Digital Cordless
Answering System with Four Handsets
Model No.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to
the appropriate service offered by your service provider.
Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Rico.
KX-TG5664
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About these operating instructions . . . . . 4
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 7
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation
Setting up the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 17
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 20
Phonebook
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Copying handset phonebook items . . . 25
Base Unit Speed Dialer
Base unit speed dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Answering system settings . . . . . . . . . . 40
Multi-unit Operation
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Transferring calls, conference calls . . . 43
Registering a handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Useful Information
Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headset (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Answering System
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Listening to messages using the base
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Listening to messages using the
handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Voice memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Remote operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the base unit)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® Participant, Panasonic has determined
that this product meets the
efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
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Introduction
About these operating instructions
Special feature
N Slow Talk
You can slow down the voice of the person you are talking to, making it easier to hear
and understand.
Symbols used in these operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
Example: “Ringer ID”Press {^} or {V} to select the words in quotations
i Proceed to the next operation.
Example: {MENU},
{Phonebook}
Example:
{MENU} i {0}{5}{1} i
Select the desired setting. i
{Save} i {OFF}
®
shown on the display.
The words in the brackets indicate button names
including soft key names (page 16) on the handset
and base unit.
Press {MENU}, then press {0}, {5}, {1}. Press {^}
or {V} to select the desired setting. Press {Save},
then press {OFF}.
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Introduction
Accessory information
Included accessories
1234
567
No. Accessory item Order number Quantity
*1
1 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV1W or
PQLV256Z
2 Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1
3 Wall mounting adaptor PQKL10068Z4 1
4 Battery HHR-P104 4
5 Handset cover
6 Charger PQLV30042ZB 3
7 AC adaptor for charger KX-TCA1-2 or
*1 Both of the AC adaptors function well with the base unit and charger.
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
*2
PQYNTG5633BR 4
*1
PQLV256Z
1
3
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Introduction
Additional/replacement accessories
Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride (Ni-MH) battery
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91,
T-adaptor KX-J66
Battery back-up power supply KX-TCA200
Belt clip PQKE10396Z3
HHR-P104
KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98
Sales and support information
L To order additional/replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
L TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
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Important safety instructions
When using the product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
personal injury.
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from power outlets
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a moist cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use the product near water, for
example near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, etc.
5. Place the product securely on a stable
surface. Serious damage and/or injury
may result if the product falls.
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the
product. They are provided for
ventilation and protection against
overheating. Never place the product
near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.
7. Use only the power source marked on
the product. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your home,
consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not place objects on the power
cord. Install the product where no one
can step or trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push any objects through slots
in the product. This may result in the
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risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
any liquid on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble the product. Take the
product to an authorized service center
when service is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
12. Unplug the product from power outlets
and take to an authorized service
center when the following conditions
occur:
A. When the power cord is damaged
or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. If the product does not work
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only controls
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment
may require extensive work by an
authorized service center.
E. If the product has been dropped or
physically damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types.
There may be a remote risk of an
electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the product to report a gas
leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
CAUTION:
Installation
L Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
L Never install telephone 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 Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
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.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons, read and follow these
instructions.
L Use only the battery(ies) specified.
L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a
fire. They may explode. Check with local
waste management codes for special
disposal instructions.
L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or
skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the
battery(ies). Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or
keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise
a short circuit may cause the battery(ies)
and/or the conductive material to
overheat and cause burns.
L Charge the battery(ies) provided, or
identified for use with the product only, in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
WARNING:
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the product to rain
or any type of moisture.
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 the Panasonic Call
Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-
7262).
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 5.76
GHz to 5.84 GHz, and the power output
is 200 mW (max.).) 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.
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For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible
Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, we recommend the following:
L Placing the product away from electrical
appliances.
L Placing the base unit in a HIGH and
CENTRAL location with no obstructions
such as walls.
L Raising the antennas vertically.
L If you use the handset near a microwave
oven which is being used, noise may be
heard. Move away from the microwave
oven and closer to the base unit.
L If you use the handset near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may
be heard. Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to
your base unit.
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L The product should be kept away from
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in
rooms where the temperature is less
than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C
(104 °F). 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 near 5.8 GHz 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. Do not use
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
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 product
from the power outlet.
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Preparation
Setting up the base unit
Connecting the AC adaptor and
telephone line cord
Connect the telephone line cord until it
clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone
line jack (B). Connect the AC adaptor cord
by pressing the plug firmly (C).
L Use only the included Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV1 or PQLV256.
C
Hook
A
(120 V AC,
60 Hz)
standard telephone to the same
telephone line or to the same telephone
jack using a Panasonic T-adaptor (page
6). Emergency power can be supplied to
the unit by connecting a Panasonic
battery back-up power supply noted on
page 6.
If you subscribe to a DSL service
Please attach a noise filter (contact your
DSL provider) to the telephone line
between the base unit and the telephone
line jack in the event of the following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 27) do not
function properly.
To single-line
B
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
Note:
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.
L The unit will not work during a power
failure. We recommend connecting a
Noise filter
To single-line
telephone
jack (RJ11C)
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Preparation
Setting up the handset
Connecting the charger
L Use only the included Panasonic AC
adaptor KX-TCA1 or PQLV256.
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Bottom of the charger
Hooks
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent
it from being disconnected.
Battery installation/replacement
1 Press the notch of the handset cover
firmly, and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
L If necessary, remove the old battery.
2 Insert the battery (A), and press it
down until it snaps into position (B).
Then close the handset cover.
B
A
Important:
L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic
battery noted on page 6.
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Preparation
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is
recyclable powers the product you have
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800822-8837) for information on how to
recycle this battery.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or
charger for 7 hours before initial use.
While charging, “Charging” is displayed
and the CHARGE indicator on the base
unit lights. When the battery is fully
charged, “Charge completed” is
displayed.
Base unit:
Charger:
Charge
contacts
Note:
L If you want to use the unit immediately,
charge the battery for at least 15
minutes.
L To ensure that the battery charges
properly, clean the charge contacts of
the handset, base unit, and charger with
a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean
more often if the unit is subject to the
exposure of grease, dust, or high
humidity.
OR
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Preparation
Battery level
Battery icon Battery level
5 Fully charged
6 Medium
7 Low
Flashing: needs to be
recharged.
8 Empty
Note:
L When the battery needs to be charged,
the handset beeps intermittently while it
is in use.
Panasonic battery performance
Operation Operating time
While in use
(talking)
While not in use
(standby)
While using the
clarity booster
feature (page 21)
Note:
L Battery operating time may be
shortened over time depending on
usage conditions and surrounding
temperature.
L Battery power is consumed whenever
the handset is off the base unit or
charger, even when the handset is not in
use. Hence the longer you leave the
handset off the base unit or charger, the
less time you may actually talk using the
handset.
L After the handset is fully charged,
displaying “Charge completed”, it
may be left on the base unit (or charger)
without any ill effect on the battery.
L The battery level may not be displayed
correctly after you replace the battery. In
this case, place the handset on the base
unit (or charger) and let charge for 7
hours.
Up to 5 hours
Up to 11 days
Up to 3 hours
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Preparation
Controls
Base unit
ABCD E
FG H IJ
MNOPQRSTU
A Display
B {ERASE}
C {ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
D Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})
E {MEMO}
F MESSAGE indicator
G {MESSAGE}
H {STOP}
I {GREETING REC} (Recording)
J {GREETING CHECK}
K Antenna
L Speaker
M Charge contacts
N {PROGRAM} {AUTO}
KKL
VW X ZY
O {MUTE}
P {CALL WAIT} {FLASH}
Q {REDIAL} {PAUSE}
R CHARGE indicator
S IN USE indicator
T {*} (TONE)
U MIC (Microphone)
V {1} {2} {3} {4} (extension
number)
W {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator
X {HOLD}
Y {CONF} (Conference)
Z {INTERCOM} {TRANSFER}
INTERCOM indicator
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Handset
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
A Speaker
B Soft keys
C Headset jack
D {C} (TALK)
E Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})
F {s} (SP-PHONE)
G {*} (TONE)
H {FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
I Microphone
J Charge contacts
K Ringer indicator
Message indicator
L Receiver
M Display
K
L
M
N
B
O
P
Q
N {MENU}
O {OFF}
P {PAUSE} {REDIAL}
Q {HOLD} {INTERCOM}
Note:
L Some operations not mentioned above
are displayed as soft key selections
during operation (page 16).
Example: {Mute}
Using the navigator key
The handset navigator key can be used to
navigate through menus and to select
items shown on the display, by pressing
{^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.
Adjusting audio volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
{^}
{<}
{>}
{V}
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Preparation
Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the
display.
{Select}, {Save}, {OK} and additional
other functions are assigned to soft keys,
pay attention to soft keys to find functions
you need during handset operation.
5
Rcvd Phone
K
calls book
Note:
L In these operating instructions, soft key
names are written inside brackets, the
same way as other unit keys.
Example:
Unit keys: {C}, {OFF}, etc.
Soft keys: {Rcvd calls}, {Phonebook},
etc.
L
Displays
Base unit display items
Displayed
item
E Flashes when message
E Flashes when the date and
O
E Greeting or memo
9@ Answering system is in
H1 Handset number; displayed
P Base unit is in
Handset display items
Meaning
memory is full.
time need to be set.
Base unit ringer is off.
message recording error
greeting only mode (caller
messages are not
recorded).
when paging, being paged,
or registering.
programming mode.
Displayed
item
J Voice enhancer is on.
5 Battery level
Meaning
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Setting the unit before use
Display language
The default setting is “English”.
1 {MENU} i {0}{8}
2 Select the desired setting.
3 Press the right soft key to save. i
{OFF}
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this
setting depending on your telephone line
service. The default setting is “Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
1 {MENU} i {0}{5}{1}
2 Select the desired setting. i {Save}
i {OFF}
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3 Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
4 Press {AM/PM} to select “AM” or “PM”.
i {Save} i {OFF}
Note:
L If you make a mistake when entering the
date and time, press {<}, {>}, {^}, or
{V} to move the cursor, then make the
correction.
Date and time
Set the correct date and time. When you
play back a message from the answering
system (page 36), the unit announces the
day and time it was recorded.
1 {MENU} i {4}
2 Enter the current month, day, and year
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: August 15, 2006
{0}{8} {1}{5} {0}{6}
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Making/Answering Calls
Making calls
Using the handset
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
L To correct a digit, press {Clear}.
2 Press {C} or {Call}.
3 When you finish talking, press {OFF} or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Note:
L “Line in use” is displayed when
someone is talking on another handset
or another phone.
Using the speakerphone
1 Lift the handset, dial the phone number,
and press {s}.
L Speak alternately with the other party.
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet
environment.
L To switch to the receiver, press {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are
stored in the redial list.
1 {REDIAL}
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired
number.
3 {C}
Erasing a number in the redial list
1 {REDIAL}
2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired
number. i {Erase} i {Yes} i
{OFF}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 {9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone
number.
2 {C}
Note:
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time {PAU SE} is pressed. Press
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Making/Answering Calls
Using the base unit
1 {SP-PHONE}
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak
into the MIC.
L Speak alternately with the other party.
4 When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Note:
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet
environment.
L While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– Press {C} on the handset, then
press {SP-PHONE} on the base unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit,
simply lift it.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking.
Redialing the last number dialed
{SP-PHONE} i {REDIAL}
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the ringer
indicator on the handset and IN USE
indicator on the base unit flash rapidly.
Using the handset
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any button except {^}, {V},
{<}, {>}, or {OFF}. (Any key talk
feature)
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L You can change the ringer indicator light
color and the ringer tone. You can also
adjust the handset ringer volume (page
33).
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by
simply lifting the handset off the base unit
or charger. You do not need to press {C}.
To activate this feature, see page 32.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily
by pressing {OFF}.
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Making/Answering Calls
Using the base unit
1 {SP-PHONE}
2 Speak into the MIC.
3 When you finish talking, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Adjusting the ringer volume
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to select the
desired volume when in standby mode.
L To turn the ringer off, press and hold {V}
until the unit beeps 2 times.
Setting the ringer tone
There are 3 tones.
1 Press {^} or {V}.
2 Within 10 seconds, press {<} or {>}
repeatedly to select the desired tone.
Useful features during a call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
Handset
1 Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L To transfer the call to another
extension, continue from step 2 on
page 43, “Transferring calls,
conference calls”.
2 Press {HOLD} again.
L To release the hold, press {C}.
L The base unit user can take the call
by pressing {SP-PHONE}.
L Another handset user can take the
call by pressing {C}.
Base unit
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L To release the hold, press {SP-
PHONE}.
L Handset users can take the call by
pressing {C}.
Note for handset and base unit:
L If another phone is connected on the
same line (page 10), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the
call is disconnected.
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