Panasonic KX-TS560MX User manual

Operating Instructions
Integrated Telephone System
Model No. KX-TS560MX
KX-TS580MX
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered
by your service provider/telephone company.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future
reference.
Model shown is KX-TS580MX
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Accessory information....................... 3
For your safety...................................4
Important safety instructions ............. 4
For best performance ........................ 5
Controls .............................................6
Display............................................... 7
Battery installation and
replacement....................................... 8
Connections ...................................... 9
Connecting a communication
device .............................................. 10
Symbols used in these operating
instructions ...................................... 11
Setting up the unit before use .........12
Date and time ............................. 12
Dialing mode .............................. 12
Storing your area code...............12
Programmable settings ................... 13
Special instructions for
programmable settings .................... 14
Call restriction ............................ 14
Changing the unit password....... 14
Making calls..................................... 15
Answering calls ............................... 16
Useful features during a call............ 17
Hold (Available for:
KX-TS580MX) ............................ 17
Handset mute (KX-TS560MX)/
Mute (KX-TS580MX) .................. 17
Flash ..........................................17
For call waiting or Call Waiting
Caller ID service users ............... 17
Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/
pulse service users) ................... 17
Dial lock........................................... 18
Phonebook ......................................19
Chain dial ........................................20
Using Caller ID service....................21
Caller list..........................................22
Voice mail service............................23
Wall mounting..................................24
Troubleshooting ...............................25
Specifications ..................................26
Index................................................27
Introduction
Preparation
Programming
Making/Answering Calls
Phonebook
Caller ID Service
Voice Mail Service
Useful Information
Index
Table of Contents
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Thank you for purchasing a new Panasonic integrated telephone.
For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under
warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item Quantity
1Handset 1
2Handset cord 1
3Telephone line cord 1
123
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Introduction
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Introduction
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
Installation
≥To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do
not expose the product to rain or any type of
moisture.
Operating safeguards
≥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.
CAUTION
Installation and relocation
≥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.
≥This product is unable to make calls when:
sthe dial lock feature is turned on.
sthe call restriction feature is turned on (only
phone numbers stored in the unit as
emergency numbers can be called.)
Battery
≥We recommend using the batteries noted on
page 8.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
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 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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Introduction
For best performance
Environment
≥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.
≥The product should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It
should not be placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 5°C or greater than
40°C. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
Routine care
≥Wipe the outer surface of the product with a
soft moist cloth.
≥Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
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
the information such as phonebook or caller list
entries from the memory before you dispose of,
transfer, or return the product.
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Controls
KX-TS560MX KX-TS580MX
1Display (page 7)
2Ringer indicator (page 16)
3{FUNCTION}(page 12, 13, 19)
{EXIT}(page 12, 13, 15, 19, 22)
4{HANDSET MUTE}(page 17)
{CLEAR}(page 12, 14, 15, 19, 22)
5RINGER selector (page 16)
6{ENTER}(page 12, 13, 18, 19, 22)
7Navigator key ({3},{4},{2},{1})
{LOUD/SEARCH}{kEDIT}
(page 7, 20, 22)
8{£}{TONE}(page 17)
9{REDIAL}(page 15)
:{PAUSE}(page 7, 16)
;{FLASH}(page 7, 17)
<{PDIAL LOCK}(page 18)
FUNCTION
EXIT
FLASH
P
AUSE
ABC DEF
JKL
GHI
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MNO
TUV
PQRS
WXYZ
HANDSET MUTE
TONE
EDIT
ENTER
DIAL LOCK
LOUD/
SEARCH
REDIAL
CLEAR
ABKLIJ
GFHCDE
1Display (page 7)
2Ringer indicator (page 16)
3{FUNCTION}(page 12, 13, 19)
{EXIT}(page 12, 13, 15, 19, 22)
4{MUTE}(page 17)
{CLEAR}(page 12, 14, 15, 19, 22)
5RINGER selector (page 16)
6{ENTER}(page 12, 13, 18, 19, 22)
7Navigator key ({3},{4},{2},{1})
{LOUD/SEARCH}{kEDIT}
(page 7, 20, 22)
8{£}{TONE}(page 17)
9{SP-PHONE}(Speakerphone)
(page 15, 23)
:{PAUSE}(page 7, 16)
{REDIAL}(page 15)
;{FLASH}(page 7, 17)
<{PDIAL LOCK}(page 18)
{HOLD}(page 17)
=MIC (Microphone)
FUNCTION
EXIT
FLASH
DIAL LOCK
PAUSE
ABC DEF
JKL
GHI
1
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MNO
TUV
PQRS
WXYZ
MUTE
MIC
TONE
EDIT
ENTER
LOUD/
SEARCH
REDIAL
HOLD
SP-PHONE
CLEAR
ABKLIJ
FGMH CDE
Preparation
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Preparation
Display
Display items
Using the navigator key
The navigator key can be used to navigate through menus
and to select items shown on the display by pressing {3},
{4}, {2}or {1}.
To adjust the volume, press {3}to increase volume, or
press {4}to decrease volume repeatedly while talking.
Item Meaning
The dial lock mode is set (page 18).
You have checked this caller information, answered the call or called back
the caller from the caller list (page 22).
The second call has been received while talking (page 17).
The phone line is in SP-PHONE (speakerphone) call mode (page 15).
(KX-TS580MX)
The display flashes when the battery power is low. To replace the
batteries, see page 8.
{PAUSE}was pressed while dialing or storing phone numbers.
{FLASH}was pressed while storing phone numbers.
LOUD/
SEARCH
CALL
WAIT
P
F
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Preparation
Battery installation and
replacement
Installing the batteries
1Press down in the direction of the arrow
and open the cover (1).
2Install the batteries in the proper order
as shown (2), matching the correct
polarity.
3Close the battery cover.
≥After battery installation, the unit will reset
and “
SET CLOCK ” will always display until
the time is set.
≥To set the clock, see page 12.
≥Batteries are not included with the unit.
≥Install three high quality “AA” size Alkaline
(LR6) or Manganese (R6, UM-3) batteries. We
recommend to use Panasonic batteries.
Battery life is: jabout six months when using
Alkaline batteries.
jabout three months when
using Manganese batteries.
≥Battery life may depend on usage conditions
and ambient temperature.
≥Make sure batteries were inserted properly
inphase to ensure the functionality of this unit.
Replacing the batteries
If “ ” flashes, the battery power is low.
Install new batteries as soon as possible.
If batteries are not replaced even after the
“ ” is displayed, the unit may not work
properly.
≥Store the desired items in the phonebook,
because after the battery replacement, the
information stored in the redial list will be
cleared.
1Disconnect the telephone line cord from
the unit.
2Press down in the direction of the arrow
and open the cover.
3Replace the batteries with new ones
using correct polarity (+, –), and close
the cover.
4Connect the telephone line cord to the
unit.
THE UNIT MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY
WITHOUT BATTERIES.
Battery precautions:
The batteries should be used correctly,
otherwise the unit may be damaged by
battery leakage.
sdo not mix different types of batteries.
sdo not charge, short-circuit, disassemble,
heat or dispose of in fire.
sremove all the batteries when replacing.
Note:
sif you do not install the batteries or if the
battery power is low, the display will become
blank. Readjust the time after the battery
replacement.
sreplace all the batteries every six months if
using Alkaline batteries, or misoperation may
occur. (When you use Manganese batteries,
replace all of them every three months.)
sdo not use nickel-cadmium batteries.
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Preparation
Connections
Connect the handset cord (1) to the handset and the unit. Connect the telephone line cord
until it clicks into the unit and telephone line jack (2).
After line connection, lift the handset to check for a dial tone.
≥Use only a Panasonic handset for KX-TS560MX and KX-TS580MX.
≥Use only the supplied telephone line cord. Using another telephone line cord may not allow the unit
to work properly.
If you subscribe to a DSL /ADSL service
Please attach a DSL /ADSL filter (contact your DSL /ADSL provider) to the telephone line
between the unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following:
snoise is heard during conversations.
sCaller ID features (page 21) do not function properly.
LINE
1
To single-line telephone jack
2
D S L / A D S L f i l t e r
To single-line
telephone jack
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Preparation
Connecting a communication device
If you connect a communication device (computer, modem, fax, answering machine etc.) to
the telephone line, you can connect it through this unit using the DATA jack.
After connecting the handset and telephone line cord, connect the communication device
telephone line cord to the DATA jack.
≥Make sure the communication device is not in use before using this unit (making calls, storing phone
numbers in memory etc.) or the communication device may not operate properly.
≥Computer
≥Modem
≥Fax
≥Answering machine
DATA
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