Model shown is KX-TG8051. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 10. 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 and SMS. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 2 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Table of Contents Introduction Turning the answering system on/off ..40 Greeting message....41 Model composition.
KX-TG8051 KX-TGA806 series KX-TG8061 KX-TG8061 KX-TG8061 KX-TGA806 series L The suffix (FX) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions: KX-TG8051FX/KX-TG8061FX Feature differences Intercom Series Answering system Between handsets KX-TG8051 series – KX-TG8061 series *1 Intercom calls can be made between handsets by purchasing and registering one or more optional handsets (page 4).
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 4 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable HHR-4MRT or HHR-4NGE (P03P) or HHR-4MRE (P03I) batteries Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) –...
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.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 6 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Important Information L Do not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or For your safety placed under heavy objects. To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ Operating safeguards property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe...
Base unit location/avoiding noise corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and The base unit and other compatible Panasonic may be harmful if swallowed. units use radio waves to communicate with L Exercise care when handling the batteries.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 8 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Important Information L The product should be kept free from Information for Users on Collection excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and Disposal of Old Equipment and and vibration. L The product should not be exposed to direct used Batteries sunlight.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 9 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Important Information 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.
Getting Started ■ Base unit (KX-TG8061) Setting up Press plug firmly. “Click” Connections L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PNLV226CE. L When mounting the unit on a wall, see page Hook (220-240 V AC, ■ Base unit (KX-TG8051) 50/60 Hz) Press plug firmly.
Note for battery installation L Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 7. L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth. L Avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or the unit contacts.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 12 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started ■ KX-TG8061 Panasonic Ni-MH battery A B C performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 13 hours max. Not in use 250 hours max. (standby) Note: L It is normal for batteries not to reach full capacity at the initial charge.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 13 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started K {ECO/R} Handset ECO: Eco mode shortcut key R: Recall/Flash L Microphone M Charge contacts ■ Control type A Soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display.
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 14 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started *4 Voice mail subscribers only Item Meaning The base unit transmission Base unit display items power is set to “Low”. (page ■ KX-TG8061 Item Meaning The key backlight is off. (page 28) Answering system answers calls with a greeting...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 15 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started Icon Action Screen saver mode Plays a message. Stops recording or playback. The backlight goes dark when on a call or turns off completely after 1 minute of Stores phone numbers. (page inactivity if the handset is not on the base unit 31, 36) or charger.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 16 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started Display language Dialling mode 16 display languages are available. If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is “Tone”. “Tone”: For tone dial service. “Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 17 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Getting Started Display mode You can select to display either a single item or multiple items on one screen at a time for the following features: – handset main menu icons in function menu –...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 18 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Making/Answering Calls Example: If you need to dial the line access number “0” when making outside calls with a Making calls PBX: Lift the handset and dial the phone z s l number.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 19 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Making/Answering Calls This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you Useful features during a receive a call while on the phone, you will hear call a call waiting tone.
L Calls cannot be made during a power failure until key lock is turned off (page 20). Key lock Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) The handset can be locked so that no calls or settings can be made. Incoming calls can be...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 21 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Making/Answering Calls back-up mode turns off. In this case, press ■ When 2 or more handsets are registered: {ic} on the handset and dial the phone You should leave one handset on the base number.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 22 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Phonebook Finding and calling from a Handset phonebook phonebook entry The phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add Scrolling through all entries 200 names and phone numbers, assign each phonebook entry to the desired category.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 23 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Phonebook Making a call using a speed dial key Editing entries Press and hold the desired speed dial Find the desired entry (page 22). s 1 key (1 to 9). {r}: “Edit” s M L You can view other speed dial Edit the name if necessary (16 characters assignments by pressing {V} or {^}.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 24 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Phonebook Copying phonebook entries You can copy phonebook entries between 2 handsets. *1 Panasonic compatible handset Note: L Category settings for phonebook entries are not copied. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 22). s 1 {r}: “Copy”...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 25 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. To access the features, there are 2 methods. ■ Scrolling through the display menus 1 (middle soft key) Press {V}, {^}, {4}, or {3} to select the desired main menu.
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 26 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code 2–6: 2-6 Rings #211 Settings Number of Rings 4: <4 Rings> 0: Auto 1: 1 Minute #305 Recording Time 3: <3 Minutes> 0: Greeting Only –...
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 27 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code 1: On 0: #238 Night Mode On/Off <23:00/06:00> #237 Start/End 1: 30 sec. #239 Ring Delay 2: <60 sec.> 3: 90 sec. 4: 120 sec. 0: No Ringing 1–9: Category 1-9 #241...
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 29 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming *4 If you select the unit’s region setting (page 32) to , the default setting will be changed for the selected country. *5 If you select the unit’s region setting (page 32) to , the default setting is “On”.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 30 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming Using the phonebook’s category feature (page 22), you can also select categories of callers Special programming whose calls override night mode and ring the handset (Caller ID subscribers only). Important: Alarm L Set the date and time beforehand (page An alarm sounds at the set time for 3 minutes...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 31 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming Note: the unit sends out a busy tone to the caller, and then disconnects the call. L When the answering system answers the call, this feature does not work. Important: (KX-TG8061) L When the unit receives a call from a number that is stored in the call barred list, the call is...
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 32 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming 6 phone numbers to be restricted, and select {r}: Select the desired country. s M which handsets are to be restricted. Storing area codes here prevents the restricted handsets from dialling any phone number in that area code.
You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use ■ KX-TG8051 only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on Press and hold {x} for about 5 page 4. Contact your Panasonic dealer for seconds.
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 34 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Programming {r}: Select the desired setting. s M s {ic} Note: L After turning the repeater mode on or off, _ is displayed on the handset momentarily. This is normal and the handset can be used once w is displayed.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 35 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Caller ID Service phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list. Using Caller ID service Category ringer tone Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use This feature can help you identify who is Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a calling by using different ringer tones for...
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 36 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Caller ID Service Note: L If the entry has already been viewed or answered, “Q” is displayed, even if it was viewed or answered using another handset. L If the call matches an entry in the call barred list, the number is logged with 7 (page 31).
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 37 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM SMS (Short Message Service) L Contact your service provider/telephone company for more information. Using SMS L If you change the unit’s region setting/reset the base unit, the stored message centre SMS allows you to send and receive text numbers will be deleted or changed (page messages between other fixed-line and mobile 26).
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 38 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM SMS (Short Message Service) To save the message, select “Yes”. s Receiving a message To send the message, press M. L To cancel sending, press {ic}. When an SMS message is received: –...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 39 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM SMS (Short Message Service) {r}: “Erase” s M L To erase all messages, select “Erase All”. s M {r}: “Yes” s M s {ic} Storing the sender’s number in the phonebook While reading a received message, press {r}: “Add Phonebook”...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 40 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Answering System announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded. Answering system Available for: KX-TG8061 Turning the answering The answering system can answer and record system on/off calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 41 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Answering System Playing back the greeting Greeting message message When the unit answers a call, a greeting 1 (middle soft key) y3z3 message is played to callers. You can use either: {ic} –...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 42 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Answering System Operation Listening to messages Enter the “Settings” using the handset menu Play new messages When new messages have been recorded, K is displayed on the handset with the total Play all messages number of new messages.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 43 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Answering System Erasing all messages Remote commands 1 (middle soft key) y325 Operation {r}: “Yes” s M s {ic} Repeat message (during playback) Skip message (during playback) Remote operation Play new messages Using a touch-tone phone, you can call your Play all messages phone number from outside and access the...
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 44 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Answering System – Change the number of rings of the voice mail service so that the answering Answering system settings system can answer the call first. To do so, contact your service provider/ telephone company.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 45 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Voice Mail Service Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 46 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Intercom/Locator Intercom Transferring calls, conference calls Intercom calls can be made between handsets. Outside calls can be transferred or a Note: conference call with an outside party can be L If you receive an outside call while talking made between 2 handsets.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 47 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 47). –...
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 48 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) (Not available for SMS) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P) (Not available for SMS)
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 49 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Error messages Display message Cause/solution L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move Base no power closer to the base unit and try again. No link to base. L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 50 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn off the handset, then reconnect the base unit’s AC adaptor and turn on the handset.
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 51 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot activate the eco L You cannot set eco mode when you set the repeater mode mode. “On”. If required, set the repeater mode to “Off” (page 33). I cannot register a L The maximum number of handsets (6) is already registered to handset to a base unit.
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 52 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution The base unit does not L The ringer volume is turned off. Adjust ringer volume (page ring. 27). I cannot make a call. L The dialling mode may be set incorrectly. Change the setting (page 16).
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TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 53 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot send or receive L You have not subscribed to the appropriate service. Contact SMS messages. your service provider/telephone company. L The SMS message centre number(s) are not stored or are incorrect.
TG8051_8061FX(e-e).book Page 54 Monday, April 25, 2011 11:42 AM Useful Information Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of L Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line cord from the moisture has entered the base unit. Remove the batteries from the handset and leave to handset/base unit.