Panasonic KX-TGM430 Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions
Amplified Cordless Telephone with Bluetooth and
Digital Answering Machine
Model No. KX-TGM430
Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on
page 28.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using
the unit and save them for future reference.
For assistance, visit our Web site:
http://shop.panasonic.com/support for customers in
the U.S.A.
Please register your product:
http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Table of Contents
Introduction
Accessory information ......................................... 6
Graphical symbols for use on equipment and their
descriptions ...................................................... 13
Important Information
For your safety .................................................. 16
Important safety instructions ............................... 22
For best performance ......................................... 23
Other information .............................................. 25
Specifications .................................................... 27
Getting Started
Setting up ........................................................ 28
Controls ........................................................... 39
Display icons/Indicators ...................................... 44
Language settings .............................................. 51
Date and time ................................................... 52
Recording your greeting message ......................... 53
Other settings ................................................... 53
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Accessibility
Accessibility ...................................................... 54
Tone control ...................................................... 54
Volume booster ................................................. 57
Speech booster (making your voice louder) ........... 61
Talking keypad and phonebook ............................ 62
Key tones ......................................................... 64
Message indicator .............................................. 64
Slow talk .......................................................... 66
Using assistive listening devices ........................... 68
Link to Cell
Link to cell feature ............................................. 71
Pairing a cellular phone....................................... 72
Link to cell settings ............................................ 75
Making/Answering Calls
Making cellular calls ........................................... 86
Making landline calls .......................................... 90
Answering calls .................................................. 91
Useful features during a call ................................ 96
Intercom ........................................................ 108
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Call Block
Call block........................................................ 111
Storing unwanted callers ................................... 112
Phonebook
Phonebook ...................................................... 119
Memory dial .................................................... 129
Programming
Menu list ........................................................ 134
Alarm ............................................................. 157
Silent mode .................................................... 160
Other programming ......................................... 163
Registering a unit ............................................ 164
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service ..................................... 166
Caller list ........................................................ 169
Using Bluetooth® Devices
Copying phonebook from a cellular phone (phonebook
transfer) ......................................................... 174
Link to Cell app ............................................... 178
Text message (SMS) alert ................................. 183
Alert settings for your DECT phone ..................... 184
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Using a Bluetooth headset (optional) .................. 186
Answering System for Landline
Answering system for landline ........................... 193
Turning the answering system on/off .................. 194
Greeting message ............................................ 195
Listening to messages ...................................... 197
Advanced new message alerting features ............ 203
Remote operation ............................................ 208
Answering system settings ................................ 212
Useful Information
Voicemail service for landline ............................. 215
Wall mounting ................................................. 220
Error messages ............................................... 227
Troubleshooting ............................................... 231
FCC and other information (91) ......................... 257
Appendix
Customer services (107) ................................... 266
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .................. 267
Index
Index ............................................................. 272
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Introduction
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
1 AC adaptor*1 /PNLV226X 1
2 Telephone line cord*1, *2 1
3 Wall mounting
adaptor/PNKL1001X1
4 Rechargeable batteries*3, *4 4
5 Handset cover*5/PNYNTGMA44BR 1
6 Belt clip*6/PNKE2076Z2 1
*1 The AC adaptor and telephone line cord come
connected to the base unit at the time of
shipment.
*2 PQJA10075Y (Black cord), PQJA10075Z
(Transparent cord)
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*3 The supplied rechargeable batteries in the handset
and base unit are installed with yellow insulation
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sheets inserted between battery ends and the
terminals at the time of shipment. Remove the
yellow insulation sheets before use.
*4 See page 8 for replacement battery information.
*5 The handset cover comes attached to the handset
at the time of shipment.
*6 The belt clip comes attached to the handset at the
time of shipment.
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3
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5
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Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales
information (page 107).
Accessory
item
Rechargeable
batteries
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA400, KX-TCA430
Model number/Specifications
HHR-4DPA*1
• To order, please visit
http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Battery type:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH)
– 2 x AAA (R03) size for each
handset
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Accessory
Key detector
KX-TGA20*3
item
Range extender KX-TGA405*2
*1 Replacement batteries may have a different
capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
*2 By installing this unit, you can extend the range of
your phone system to include areas where
reception was previously not available. This
product can be purchased online. Please visit our
Model number/Specifications
Web site: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
*3 By registering the key detector (4 max.) to a
Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it
to an easy-to-lose item in advance, you can locate
and find the mislaid item to which the key detector
is attached. Please visit our Web site:
http://www.panasonic.com/tga20
Other information
• Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• The illustrations in these instructions may vary
slightly from the actual product.
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Expanding your phone system
Handset (optional): KX-TGMA44*1/
KX-TGMA45*2
You can expand your phone
system by registering optional
handsets (6 max.) to a single
base unit.
• Optional handsets may be a
different color from that of
the supplied handsets.
*1 Maximum receiver volume is 40 dB (when the
booster is on).
*2 Maximum receiver volume is 50 dB (when the
booster is on).
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Bluetooth® devices
You can expand your phone system by pairing the
following units to a single base unit.
Your Bluetooth cellular phone*1:
2 max. (for cellular calls: page 74)
Your Bluetooth headset*1 :
1 max. (for a wireless hands-free
conversation: page 189)
*1 Your cellular phone and headset must be Bluetooth
wireless technology compatible. For more details
and the list of compatible cellular phones, please
visit our Web site:
http://shop.panasonic.com/bluetooth-phone
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Trademarks
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under
license.
• iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Gmail, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google
Inc.
• Facebook is trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• Twitter is trademark of Twitter Inc.
• Instagram is trademark of Instagram, Inc.
• BlackBerry® is owned by Research In Motion
Limited and is registered in the United States and
may be pending or registered in other countries.
Panasonic is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with
or otherwise authorized by Research In Motion
Limited.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the
property of their respective owners.
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Graphical symbols for use on equipment and their descriptions
Symbol Explanation
Alternating current (A.C.)
Direct current (D.C.)
Protective earth
Protective bonding earth
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Symbol Explanation
Functional earth
For indoor use only
Class II equipment (equipment in
which protection against electric
shock relies on Double Insulation
or Reinforced Insulation)
“ON” (power)
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Symbol Explanation
“OFF” (power)
Stand-by (power)
“ON”/“OFF” (power; push-push)
Caution, risk of electric shock
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Important Information
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
• Use only the power source marked on the product.
• Do not overload power outlets and extension cords.
This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.
• Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits
smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual
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noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric
shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and
contact us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
• Unplug from power outlets and never touch the
inside of the product if its casing has been broken
open.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of
electric shock exists.
Installation
• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
• 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.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to
be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy
objects.
Operating safeguards
• Unplug the product from power outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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• Do not disassemble the product.
• 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.
• To prevent hearing damage, make sure anyone who
uses this product is aware that the product can
produce very loud sounds, and make sure children
use this product only under adult supervision.
• To prevent hearing damage, we recommend that you
set this product to the lowest volume setting at
which you can hear adequately. Note that when the
BOOST indicator is lit in red, the volume booster
feature is enabled and the product may emit sounds
at very high volume.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to loud sounds produced
by this product. Be aware that the louder a sound is,
the less time is needed to cause hearing damage. In
the event that you experience hearing discomfort,
consult a medical professional.
Medical
• Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical
devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to
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determine if they are adequately shielded from
external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product
operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93
GHz, and the RF transmission power is 115 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.
CAUTION
Installation and location
• Never install telephone wiring during an electrical
storm.
• Never install telephone line jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at
the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone
lines.
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect
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device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the
product and is easily accessible.
• This product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or have
failed.
– there is a power failure.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (supplied)
• We recommend using the batteries noted on page 4.
USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA
(R03) size.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• 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.
• 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.
• Charge the batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product only, in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
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• 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.
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is
recyclable powers the product you
have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
(1-800-822-8837) for information on
how to recycle this battery.
Note when using alkaline batteries for power backup
• The batteries should be used correctly, otherwise the
unit may be damaged due to battery leakage.
• Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, or heat
the batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Remove all the batteries when replacing.
• Do not mix old, new or different types of batteries.
• It is recommended that batteries are replaced
annually.
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• It is recommended that batteries are replaced after a
power outage.
Important safety 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.
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
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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 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.)
• Coverage and voice quality depends on the local
environmental conditions.
• If the reception for a base unit location is not
satisfactory, move the base unit to another location
for better reception.
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Environment
• Keep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
• The product should be kept free from excessive
smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
• The product should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• When you leave the product unused for a long
period of time, unplug the product from the power
outlet.
• 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
0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp
basements should also be avoided.
• 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.
• Operating the product near electrical appliances may
cause interference. Move away from the electrical
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appliances.
Routine care
• Wipe the outer surface of the product with a
soft moist cloth.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
Other information
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or return
• 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.
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Notice
• This product is designed for use in the United States
of America. Sale or use of this product in other
countries may violate local laws.
• Cet appareil est conçu pour être utilisé aux ÉtatsUnis d'Amérique. La vente ou l'emploi de cet
appareil dans certains autres pays peut consituer
une infraction à la législation locale.
• Este producto está diseñado para usarse en los
Estados Unidos de América. La venta o el empleo de
este producto en ciertos países puede constituir
violación de la legislación local.
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Specifications
• Standard:
DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications 6.0)
Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1
• Frequency range:
1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz (DECT)
2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz (Bluetooth)
• RF transmission power:
115 mW (max.)
• Power source:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
• Power consumption:
Base unit:
Standby: Approx. 1.0 W
Maximum: Approx. 4.5 W
• Operating conditions:
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F), 20 % – 80 % relative
air humidity (dry)
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Getting Started
Setting up
Connections
• If you do not connect the telephone line cord and
use only cellular lines, set the cellular line only mode
to use this unit more conveniently (page 36).
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the unit by pressing the
plug firmly.
2 Fasten the cord by hooking it.
3 Connect the AC adaptor to the power outlet.
4 Connect the telephone line cord to the unit, then to
the single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) until you hear
a click.
5 A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is required if you
have a DSL/ ADSL service.
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Note:
• The AC adaptor and telephone line cord come
connected to the base unit at the time of shipment.
• Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor
PNLV226.
Handset battery charging
2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are installed in the
handset at the time of shipment.
Before initial use: Remove the yellow insulation
sheet before using the handset.
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Charge for about 7 hours.
• Confirm “Charging” is displayed (A).
• When the batteries are fully charged, “Fully
charged” is displayed.
• Follow the directions on the display to set up the
unit.
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