Panasonic KX-TGA405 Operating Instructions

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Range Extender

Model No. KX-TGA405

Installation Guide

By installing this unit, you can extend the range of your phone system to include
areas where reception was previously not available.
The unit extends the range in all directions, allowing several floors to be covered.

Important:

LThis unit is an accessory unit for use with a Panasonic Digital Cordless phone.

For more details, visit our Web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/RangeExtender

LYou must register this unit with your base unit before it can be used.
LFor assistance, visit our Web site:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

Accessory item/Order number Quantity

AC adaptor/PQLV219Y 1

For best performance

Placement

LInstall the unit within base unit range in an indoor environment. We recommend

installing the unit in a raised position (such as on a wall).

LAvoid positioning the unit close to objects that will interfere with reception, such as

thick walls, radiators, metal shelving, etc.

LFor maximum distance noise-free operation, place the unit away from electrical

appliances such as TV, radio, personal computer, or other telephone equipment.

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LKeep an appropriate distance from the base unit to maximize the range of your

phone system. Find the appropriate location by checking the w indicator. If the w
indicator lights red or amber, re-position this unit in a place where the w indicator
lights green.

Base unit

Range extender

Handset

Range extender rangeBase unit range

Controls

A STATUS indicator
B w indicator

A
B

C

Understanding the STATUS indicator and w indicator

Indicator Light status Meaning

STATUS
indicator

w

indicator

Green On LWithin base unit range. The unit is ready for

Flashing L1 handset is communicating with the base

Flashing
rapidly

Red On LOut of base unit range.

Flashing LThe unit is in registration mode.

Off LThe power is off. (AC adaptor is not

Green On LSignal strength of the base unit is strong.
Amber On L Signal strength of the base unit is weak.
Red On LOut of base unit range.
Off LThe unit is not being used.

use.

unit through this unit.

L2 handsets are communicating with the base

unit through this unit.

connected properly.)

LThe power is off.

ID indicator

C {PROGRAM}

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Installation/Registering the range extender to the base unit

Once the unit is connected to a power outlet in step 3, it automatically goes into
registration mode (if not already registered).

1 Range extender: Connect the AC adaptor.

LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV219.

Hook

Press plug firmly.

2 Base unit: Press and hold {LOCATOR} for about 5 seconds.

LDepending on the base unit, a registration tone sounds.
LIf all registered handsets start ringing, press the same button to stop. Then

repeat this step.

LThe next step must be completed within 90 seconds.

3 Range extender: Connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.

(120 V AC, 60 Hz)

LWhen the unit is turned on, the STATUS indicator and w indicator light amber

for about 2 seconds.

4 Range extender: Confirm that the STATUS indicator and w indicator light

green. (The unit is ready for use.)

LIf the indicators do not light green, re-position the unit in a place where the

indicators light green.

5 Base unit: To exit registration mode, press {LOCATOR}.

Note:

LThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to

feel warm during use.)

LThe 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.

LThe unit can support a maximum of 2 handsets at a time.
LUp to 2 range extenders can be registered to the base unit.

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Wall Mounting

Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall. Mount the unit, then slide it down.

Note:

LMake sure that the wall is strong enough to support the weight of the unit.

Screws

37.0 mm

15

(1

/32 inches)

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause/solution

The unit does not work. LWhen the indicators do not light, the AC adaptor is not

connected properly. Check the connections.

LWhen the indicators do not light green, move the unit

closer to the base unit.

LRegistration may have been canceled.

Deregister the unit, then re-register.

Deregister:

1 Unplug the AC adaptor, then press and hold

{PROGRAM}.

2 While pressing and holding {PROGRAM},

re-connect the AC adaptor.

3 Keep pressing and holding {PROGRAM} for about

10 seconds until the STATUS indicator flashes
amber. Then release {PROGRAM}.

Re-register: Unplug the AC adaptor, then perform
from step 2, “Installation/Registering the range
extender to the base unit”, page 3.

While talking using the
handset, sound cuts in
and out.

The STATUS indicator
continues to light
amber for a while.

LThe handset is out of range. Move the handset closer

to this unit.

L{PROGRAM} was pressed. The unit is in

programming mode. To exit, press {PROGRAM}
again. Do not press {PROGRAM}, except when
deregistering the unit.

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