Panasonic KX-TG5976AL User Manual Page 1

This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your telephone service provider.

Introduction10Important safety instructionsWhen using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec

Introduction11CAUTION:InstallationL Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless th

Introduction12NoticeL Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.L This equipment will be i

Introduction13L The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the tem

Preparation14Setting up the base unitConnecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cordConnect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base un

Preparation15Setting up the handsetBattery installation/replacement1 Press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the

Preparation16Battery level*1 KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590AL*2 KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591ALNote:L When the battery needs to be charged, the handset beeps intermitt

Preparation17ControlsBase unitA {ERASE}B {MEMO}C DisplayD {GREETING CHECK}E {GREETING REC} (Recording)F {STOP}G {ANSWER ON}H {MESSAGE}I AntennaJ Speak

Preparation18Monochrome display model: KX-TGA590AL (included with KX-TG5971AL)HandsetA SpeakerB Soft keysC Headset jack/Audio jackD {C} (TALK)E Naviga

Preparation19Color display model: KX-TGA591AL (included with KX-TG5976AL)HandsetA SpeakerB Soft keysC Headset jack/Audio jackD {C} (TALK)E JoystickL{^

Table of Contents2IntroductionIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3About these operating instructions . . . . . 4Expanding your

Preparation20DisplaysBase unit display itemsHandset display items*1 Monochrome display models: KX-TG5971/KX-TGA590AL*2 Color display models: KX-TG5976

Preparation21Handset menu iconsWhen in standby mode, pressing {MENU} (middle soft key) on the handset reveals the main menu. From here you can access

Preparation22Symbols used in these operating instructionsSymbol Meaning{ }: button name/soft key nameExample:Unit keys: {C}, {OFF}Soft keys: {CID}, {C

Preparation23Setting the unit before useImportant:L To program features by scrolling through the display menus, see page 40.Date and timeSet the corre

Making/Answering Calls24Making callsUsing the handset1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number.L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.2 Press {C} or {

Making/Answering Calls25Note:L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time {PAUSE} is pressed. Press repeatedly to insert longer pauses.Using the base un

Making/Answering Calls26Using the base unit1 {SP-PHONE}2 Speak into the MIC.3 When you finish talking, press {SP-PHONE}.Adjusting the ringer volumePre

Making/Answering Calls27MuteWhile mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.To mute your voice, press {MUTE

Making/Answering Calls28Call shareThis feature allows the handset and base unit to join an existing outside call.To join the conversation, press {C} w

Making/Answering Calls291 {DIAL LOCK} 2 To turn dial lock on:Enter a 4-digit password.To turn dial lock off:Enter the same password that was entered w

Introduction3IntroductionThank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future

Phonebook30Handset phonebookYou can add up to 50 items to the handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name.Important:L Caller ID subscribe

Phonebook31L If you select “No Light-upID” (default), the handset uses the ringer indicator color you selected on page 46 when a call is received from

Phonebook32L If you select “No Light-upID” (default), the handset uses the ringer indicator color you selected on page 46 when a call is received from

Phonebook33Press {5} repeatedly to display the first phonebook entry starting with the initial “L” and go to step 3.L If there is no item correspondin

Phonebook34Chain dialThis feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used,for exam

Base Unit Speed Dialer35Base unit speed dialerYou can assign one phone number to each of the 10 dial keys ({0} – {9}) on the base unit.Adding phone nu

Caller ID Service36Using Caller ID serviceThis unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to Caller ID service of you

Caller ID Service37not a fault of the product as these events are normal.L The tones are generated by your service provider/telephone company.Ringer I

Caller ID Service38Caller listImportant:L Only 1 person can access the caller list at a time.Viewing the caller list and calling back1 {CID} (left sof

Caller ID Service39– When the call is being received, the Caller ID number will be displayed in the same Format as the Edited Number.– After the call

Introduction4About these operating instructionsNotable differences between KX-TG5971AL and KX-TG5976ALThese operating instructions can be used for the

Programming40Programmable settingsYou can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there ar

Programming41Monochrome display models: KX-TG5971AL/KX-TGA590ALL When you find “*1” in the following table, refer to the note below. *1 If you program

Programming42Initial setting Auto Intercom –63Talking CallerID –xxCaller ID edit ––LCD contrast ––Key tone ––Auto talk –25Set base unit Talking Calle

Programming43Color display models: KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591ALL When you find “*1” in the following table, refer to the note below. *1 If you programme th

Programming44Initial setting Auto Intercom –63Talking CallerID –xxCaller ID edit ––Key tone ––Auto talk –25Set base unit Talking CallerID*1xxVM tone

Programming45Programming using the direct commands1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}2 Enter the desired feature code.3 Enter the desired setting code.L

Programming46Recording time {3}{0}{5}{1} : 1 min {2}: 2 min{3}: <3 min>{0}: Greeting onlyr 60Remote code {3}{0}{6} Default: 111 r 58Ring count {

Programming47*1 If “System setting” column is checked, you do not need to program the same item using another handset.*2 If you subscribe to Caller ID

Programming48Customizing handset ringer tone and displayHandset ringer tone (for outside calls)You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside ca

Programming491 Connect the handset to the audio device (such as a CD player or computer) using the included audio cable. L Handset shown is KX-TGA590A

Introduction5Monochrome display model:KX-TGA590AL (included with KX-TG5971AL)Color display model:KX-TGA591 (included with KX-TG5976AL)1 Using the soft

Programming50Erasing a melody1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{1}{6}{6}2 “List” i {SELECT}3 Select the desired item. i {MENU}4 “Erase” i {SELECT}5 “Yes

Programming51Handset wallpaper (Color display models only)You can select the “wallpaper” pattern shown on the handset display in standby mode. There a

Programming52Viewing the handset memory status1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{6}{7}{0}2 When finished, press {OFF}.Erasing melodies or images1 {MENU}

Answering System53Answering systemImportant:L Only 1 person can access the answering system at a time.L When callers leave messages, the unit records

Answering System54Erasing your greeting messagePress {GREETING CHECK}, and then press {ERASE} while your greeting message is playing.Prerecorded greet

Answering System55Listening to messages using the handsetWhen new messages have been recorded:–“New message” is displayed.– the message indicator on t

Answering System56Erasing a message1 Press {ERASE} during playback.2 “Yes” i {SELECT}Erasing all messages1 {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{3}{2}{5}2 “Y

Answering System57Remote operationUsing a touch tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The

Answering System58*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played.*2 To resume operation, enter a remote command

Answering System59For Service Provider Voice Mail SubscribersTo receive Voice Mail and use answering system properly, please note the following:L “Voi

Introduction6Expanding your phone systemYou can expand the phone system by registering the following handsets and other devices to a single base unit

Answering System60Caller’s recording timeYou can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller.The default setting is “3 min”.“Gre

Voice Mail Service61Using Voice Mail serviceVoice Mail is an automatic answering service offered by your telephone service provider. After you subscri

Multi-unit Operation62IntercomIntercom calls can be made:– between the handset and base unit– between handsetsNote: L If you receive an outside call w

Multi-unit Operation63Auto intercom/Room monitorThis feature allows you to: – answer an intercom call without pressing any buttons on the handset. – l

Multi-unit Operation64Transferring callsOutside calls can be transferred between the handset and base unit, and between 2 handsets.1 During an outside

Multi-unit Operation65Conference callsThe handset and base unit, or 2 handsets can have a conference call with an outside party.1 During an outside ca

Multi-unit Operation66Deregistering other devicesThe base unit can cancel the registration of a registered device (KX-TGA593AL/KX-TGA595AL, page 6).De

Useful Information67Wall mountingBase unit1 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A).Connect the AC adaptor and telephone lin

Useful Information683 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.4 Drive the scre

Useful Information69To remove the wall mounting adaptorWhile pushing down the release levers (A), remove the adaptor (B).TG5971AL_5976AL.book Page 69

Introduction7Handset feature overview for KX-TGA590AL and KX-TGA591ALOperations and features of the 2 different accessory handsets have certain differ

Useful Information70Additional accessoriesHeadset (optional)Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend us

Useful Information71Error messagesIf the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display.Display message Cause/solutionB

Useful Information72No items stored L Your phonebook or redial list is empty.L Color display models only (KX-TG5976AL/KX-TGA591AL):“My pictures” is em

Useful Information73TroubleshootingGeneral useProgrammable settingsBattery rechargeProblem Cause/solutionThe unit does not work. L Make sure the batte

Useful Information74Making/answering calls, intercomProblem Cause/solutionw is displayed, but you cannot make a call.L The handset and base unit could

Useful Information75Caller IDI cannot turn the clarity booster on.L Another handset is already using this feature.Problem Cause/solutionThe handset do

Useful Information76Answering systemProblem Cause/solutionI cannot listen to messages from a remote location.L A touch tone phone is required for remo

Useful Information77Instructions to customerInstallationAttached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitte

Useful Information78If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation i

Useful Information79SpecificationsGeneralBase unitHandsetNote:L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.L The illustrations in

Introduction8Accessory informationIncluded accessories*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.*2 Both of the USB cables function well.*3 Al

Index80IndexA Answering calls: 25Answering systemErasing messages: 54, 56, 58Listening to messages: 54, 55, 57Turning on/off: 53, 55, 58Appearance (d

Index81Ring count: 58Ringer ID: 37Ringer offBase unit: 26Handset: 25, 46Ringer toneBase unit: 26Handset: 46Room monitor: 63S Speed dialer: 35SP-phone

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Sales Department:Panasonic Australia Pty. LimitedAustlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085, AustraliaManufacturer:Panasonic Communicat

Introduction9Additional/replacement accessoriesNote:L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic units (page 6).G