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Operating Instructions

Model No. 

KX-TG8161FX

Digital Cordless Answering System

Digital Cordless Phone

Model No. 

KX-TG8151FX

Model shown is KX-TG8151.

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.

To use this unit in your country, first change the unit’s region setting to match
your country (page 34). Change the unit’s display language as needed
(page 15).

(For Czech and Slovakia)
This cordless telephone is possible to use according to General licence No.:
VO-R/8/08.2005-23 (for Czech), VPR-7/2001 (for Slovakia).

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Summary of Contents for KX-TG8151 series

Page 1: ... read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference To use this unit in your country first change the unit s region setting to match your country page 34 Change the unit s display language as needed page 15 For Czech and Slovakia This cordless telephone is possible to use according to General licence No VO R 8 08 2005 23 for Czech VPR 7 2001 for Slovakia TG8...

Page 2: ...able settings 25 Special programming 31 Registering a unit 35 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 37 Caller list 37 SMS Short Message Service Using SMS 39 Turning SMS on off 39 Storing SMS message centre numbers 39 Sending a message 39 Receiving a message 40 Other settings 41 Answering System Answering system 42 Turning the answering system on off 42 Greeting message 42 Listening to messages...

Page 3: ...Between handsets KX TG8151 series 1 KX TG8161 series 1 1 Intercom calls can be made between handsets by purchasing and registering one or more optional handsets page 4 Accessory information Supplied accessories No Accessory item Part number Quantity A AC adaptor PNLV226CE 1 B Telephone line cord 1 C Rechargeable batteries 1 2 D Handset cover 2 1 E Belt clip 1 1 See page 4 for replacement battery i...

Page 4: ...tion R This equipment is designed for use on the Czech and Slovakia analogue telephone network R In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance R For use in other countries please contact your equipment supplier Declaration of Conformity R Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and ot...

Page 5: ...the following information to assist with any repair under warranty Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the base unit Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here 5 Introduction TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 5 2012 03 23 16 35 16 ...

Page 6: ...not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled bent or placed under heavy objects Operating safeguards R Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners R Do not disassemble the product R 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 e...

Page 8: ... used Batteries 1 2 3 These symbols A B C on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directiv...

Page 9: ...r Approx 10 mW average power per channel R Power source 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz R Power consumption Base unit 1 Standby Approx 0 38 W Maximum Approx 2 4 W Base unit 2 Standby Approx 0 48 W Maximum Approx 2 5 W R Operating conditions 0 C 40 C 20 80 relative air humidity dry 1 KX TG8151 series page 3 2 KX TG8161 series page 3 Note R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice R The ...

Page 10: ...t Correct Hook Use only the supplied telephone line cord Battery installation R USE ONLY Ni MH batteries AAA R03 size R Do NOT use Alkaline Manganese Ni Cd batteries R Confirm correct polarities Rechargeable Ni MH ONLY R When the language selection is displayed see page 15 Battery charging Charge for about 7 hours R When the batteries are fully charged Fully charged is displayed Confirm Charging i...

Page 11: ...month Before cleaning the unit disconnect from power outlets and any telephone line cords Clean more often if the unit is exposed to grease dust or high humidity Battery level Icon Battery level High Medium Low Needs charging Panasonic Ni MH battery performance supplied batteries Operation Operating time In continuous use 12 hours max Not in use standby 250 hours max Note R It is normal for batter...

Page 12: ...pressing a soft key you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display Navigator key MDN MCN MFN or MEN Scroll through various lists and items MDN or MCN Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking MFN Caller list View the caller list MEN T Redial View the redial list R As all multiple items cannot be displayed on screen at the same time you can quickly search the desired it...

Page 13: ... 1 page 37 The base unit transmission power is set to Low page 17 The key backlight is off page 29 R When displayed next to the battery icon Answering system is on 2 page 42 R When displayed with a number New messages have been recorded 2 page 43 Greeting Only is selected as the caller s recording time In this case the answering system answers calls with a greeting message and caller messages are ...

Page 14: ...ate and time page 31 Places a call on hold Opens the phonebook Allows you to edit phone numbers page 33 38 Icon Action Adds new entry page 22 33 Displays the phonebook search menu Turns the key lock feature off page 20 Stops alarm page 32 Snooze button on the alarm page 32 Selects a character entry mode Selects entries categories or handsets page 16 32 Plays a message 1 Stops recording or playback...

Page 15: ...key 101 n Symbol meaning Example MbN Off Press MCN or MDN to select the words in quotations Important R When you install the batteries for the first time the handset may prompt you to set display language and region setting Perform step 2 in Display language page 15 and then press Continue from step 2 in Changing the unit s region setting Resetting the base unit page 34 Display language 16 display...

Page 16: ...ou answer a call using the smart function key the speakerphone is activated R Even if the handset is placed on the base unit or charger the feature can be activated You can talk or listen to new messages 1 without lifting up the handset If you want to perform further operations lift up the handset R When the unit has new messages 1 new SMS messages and missed calls the unit can be operated to play...

Page 17: ...own in the display menu page 28 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 menu list recorded message list 1 phonebook list caller list and redial list 1 KX TG8161 series page 3 Select the desired setting Multi Items Multiple entries all menu icons are shown on one screen ...

Page 18: ... PIN in the phonebook a pause is also needed page 23 Example If you need to dial the line access number 0 when making outside calls with a PBX 1 0 a 2 Dial the phone number a M N Note R A 3 second pause is inserted each time is pressed Answering calls When a call is being received the smart function indicator flashes rapidly 1 Lift the handset and press M N or M N when the unit rings R You can als...

Page 19: ...ge the recall flash time see page 29 For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID you must first subscribe with your service provider telephone company This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone If you receive a call while on the phone you will hear a call waiting tone If you subscribe to both Caller...

Page 20: ...ilure and the default setting is Auto page 30 Important R If a handset is not placed on the base unit when a power failure occurs Base no power Press e is displayed After pressing M N on the handset place it on the base unit to start power back up mode R Power back up mode will not work if the battery level of the power supplying handset is R Do not lift the power supplying handset from the base u...

Page 21: ... power back up mode turns off In this case press M N on the handset and dial the phone number Then try again from step 2 n When 2 or more handsets are registered You should leave one handset on the base unit for supplying power and use another handset for making calls For the operation please see Making calls page 18 Note R During a call with the handset placed on the base unit power back up mode ...

Page 22: ...y a 3 MbN Select the desired category a 4 MbN Category Name a 5 Edit the name 10 characters max page 49 a a M N Finding and calling from a phonebook entry Scrolling through all entries 1 left soft key 2 MbN Select the desired entry R You can scroll through the phonebook entry by pressing and holding MCN or MDN 3 M N Searching by first character 1 left soft key R Change the character entry mode if ...

Page 23: ...peed dial key 1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key 1 to 9 R You can view other speed dial assignments by pressing MCN or MDN 2 M N Cancelling a speed dial assignment 1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key 1 to 9 a 2 MbN Yes a a M N Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the phonebook while you are on a call This feature can be used for example to dial a calling car...

Page 24: ... want to send the phonebook entry to a R When an entry has been copied Completed is displayed R To continue copying another entry MbN Yes a a MbN Select the desired entry a 4 M N Copying all entries 1 left soft key a 2 MbN Copy All a 3 MbN Select the handset you want to send the phonebook entry to a R When all entries have been copied Completed is displayed 4 M N 24 Phonebook TG8151_61FX en _0323_...

Page 25: ...le soft key 101 2 Select the desired setting a R This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed R To exit the operation press M N Note R In the following table indicates the default settings R In the following table indicates the reference page number R Display menu order and sub menu may vary depending on your model Display the menu tree and direct command code table Main menu Calle...

Page 26: ...1 Sub menu 2 Settings Code Receive List 350 40 Send List 40 Create 39 Settings Message Centre1 2 4 351 39 Message Centre2 2 4 352 39 PBX Access 2 Off 356 41 SMS On Off 2 5 Off 357 39 Main menu Intercom Operation Code Paging the desired unit 274 48 Main menu Ringer Setup Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Settings Code Ringer Volume Handset 0 6 Off 6 6 160 19 Base Unit 1 2 0 6 Off 6 3 G160 Ringtone 6 7 Handset ...

Page 27: ... 0 No Ringing 239 32 Select Category 1 9 Category 1 9 241 32 First Ring 2 8 1 On 0 Off 173 Main menu Time Settings Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Settings Code Set Date Time 2 101 15 Memo Alarm 1 5 Alarm1 5 1 Once 2 Daily 3 Weekly 0 Off 720 31 Time Adjustment 2 9 1 Caller ID 0 Manual 226 27 Programming TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 27 2012 03 23 16 35 20 ...

Page 28: ...2 Night Mode Ring Delay 1 30 sec 2 60 sec 3 90 sec 4 120 sec 0 No Ringing 239 32 Night Mode Select Category 1 9 Category 1 9 241 32 First Ring 2 8 1 On 0 Off 173 Time Settings Set Date Time 2 101 15 Memo Alarm 1 5 Alarm1 5 1 Once 2 Daily 3 Weekly 0 Off 720 31 Time Adjustment 2 9 1 Caller ID 0 Manual 226 Handset Name 104 33 Caller Barred 2 217 33 Eco Setup Transmission Power 2 1 Normal 2 Low 725 17...

Page 29: ...up 278 16 Keytones 12 1 On 0 Off 165 Call Restrict 2 256 33 Auto Talk 13 1 On 0 Off 200 18 Line Setup Dial Mode 2 1 Pulse 2 Tone 120 16 Recall Flash 2 14 15 0 900 msec 1 700 msec 2 600 msec 3 400 msec 4 300 msec 5 250 msec G 200 msec 160 msec 6 110 msec 7 100 msec 8 90 msec 9 80 msec 121 19 Privacy Mode 2 16 1 On 0 Off 194 Base Unit PIN 2 0000 132 34 Repeater Mode 2 1 On 0 Off 138 36 Register Regi...

Page 30: ...G8161 series page 3 2 If you program these settings using one of the handsets you do not need to program the same item using another handset 3 This menu is not displayed when scrolling through the display menus It is only available in direct command code 4 If you select the unit s region setting page 34 to Česká rep or Slovensko the default setting will be changed for the selected country 5 If you...

Page 31: ...et to answer a call turn off this feature 14 The recall flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX Contact your PBX supplier if necessary 15 The default setting will be as follows if you select the following regional codes when changing the unit s region setting page 34 Česká rep 100 msec Slovensko 100 msec 16 To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside calle...

Page 32: ...t Caller ID subscribers only Important R Set the date and time beforehand page 15 R We recommend turning the base unit ringer off page 28 in addition to turning the night mode on KX TG8161 series page 3 R If you have set the alarm the alarm sounds even if the night mode is turned on Turning night mode on off 1 middle soft key 238 2 MbN Select the desired setting a R If you select Off press M N to ...

Page 33: ...s out a busy tone to the caller and then disconnects the call Important R When the unit receives a call from a number that is stored in the call barred list the call is logged in the caller list page 37 with after the call is disconnected Storing unwanted callers You can store up to 30 phone numbers in the call barred list Important R You must store the phone number with an area code in the call b...

Page 34: ...t key 136 2 MbN Select the desired country a Other countries except Czech and Slovakia Česká rep Czech Slovensko Slovakia 3 MbN Yes a a M N Note R The following items will be deleted or reset to their default settings SMS settings page 26 Answering system settings page 25 KX TG8161 series page 3 Time adjustment Base unit ringer volume KX TG8161 series page 3 Base unit transmission power Privacy mo...

Page 35: ...ep must be completed within 90 seconds 3 Handset a Wait until Base PIN is displayed a Enter the base unit PIN default 0000 a R If you forget your PIN contact an authorised service centre R When the handset has been registered successfully is displayed Note R While registering Base in registering is displayed on all registered handsets R When you purchase an additional handset refer to the addition...

Page 36: ... it first referring to the Installation Guide for the DECT repeater 1 Base unit Proceed with the operation for your model n KX TG8151 series page 3 Press and hold M N for about 5 seconds No registration tone n KX TG8161 series page 3 Press and hold M N for about 5 seconds until the registration tone sounds R The next step must be completed within 90 seconds 2 DECT repeater Connect the AC adaptor t...

Page 37: ...ered handsets Being replaced on the base unit or charger Pressing M N Phonebook name display When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list Category ringer tone This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different ringer tones for different categories of callers Wh...

Page 38: ... the caller list after pressing MSmart functionN R When the unit has new messages 1 new SMS messages and missed calls the unit can be operated to play the new messages first show the new SMS messages next and then show the missed calls 1 KX TG8161 series page 3 Editing a caller s phone number before calling back 1 MFN 2 MbN Select the desired entry a 3 a Edit the number R Press dial key 0 to 9 to ...

Page 39: ...provided by Slovak Telecom T Com are preprogrammed in this unit You can change them if necessary R Contact your service provider telephone company for more information R If you change the unit s region setting reset the base unit the stored message centre numbers will be deleted or changed page 26 In this case store the numbers again if necessary 1 To store Message Centre1 middle soft key 351 To s...

Page 40: ... numbers a Continue from step 4 Writing and sending a new message page 39 Erasing saved messages 1 middle soft key a a 2 MbN Send List a 3 MbN Select a message a 4 a MbN Erase a R To erase all messages select Erase All a 5 MbN Yes a a M N Receiving a message When an SMS message is received Receiving SMS Message is displayed a tone is heard if the handset ringer is turned on is displayed with the t...

Page 41: ...he phonebook 1 While reading a received message press 2 MbN Add Phonebook a 3 To store the name continue from step 2 Adding entries page 22 Editing the sender s number before calling back 1 While reading a received message press 2 MbN Edit Call a 3 Edit the number a M N Other settings Storing the PBX line access number for PBX users only Store your PBX line access number 4 digits max so that SMS m...

Page 42: ...If you use the pre recorded greeting message the unit automatically switches to another pre recorded greeting message asking callers to call again later If you recorded your own greeting message the same message is still announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded Turning the answering system on off The answering system is preset to on Base unit Press M N to turn on off the an...

Page 43: ...a M N Playing back the greeting message 1 middle soft key 303 2 M N Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded M N on the base unit flashes Press M N R If new messages have been recorded the base unit plays back new messages R If there are no new messages the base unit plays back all messages Operating the answering system during playback Key Operation MjN or Mk...

Page 44: ...EN Skip message during playback 2 3 Enter the Settings menu 4 Play new messages 5 Play all messages Key Operation 6 Play greeting message 76 Record greeting message 8 Turn answering system on Pause message 3 9 or Stop recording Stop playback 0 Turn answering system off 4 4 Erase currently playing message 5 Erase all messages 6 Reset to a pre recorded greeting message 1 If pressed within the first ...

Page 45: ...tarts enter your remote access code 3 Enter remote commands 4 When finished hang up Remote commands Key Operation 1 Repeat message during playback 1 2 Skip message during playback 4 Play new messages 5 Play all messages 6 Play greeting message 7 Record greeting message 9 Stop recording Stop playback 0 Turn answering system off 4 Erase currently playing message 5 Erase all messages 6 Reset to a pre...

Page 46: ...deactivate your voice mail service If your service provider telephone company cannot do this Set this unit s Number of Rings setting so that this unit s answering system answers calls before the voice mail service of your service provider telephone company does It is necessary to check the number of rings required to activate the voice mail service provided by your service provider telephone compa...

Page 47: ... have new messages is displayed on the handset if message indication service is available Please contact your service provider telephone company for details of this service Important R If still remains on the display even after you have listened to new messages turn it off by pressing and holding for 2 seconds R To use the voice mail service provided by your service provider telephone company rath...

Page 48: ...ging by pressing MSmart functionN Transferring calls conference calls Outside calls can be transferred or a conference call with an outside party can be made between 2 handsets 1 During an outside call press to put the call on hold 2 MbN Select the desired unit a 3 Wait for the paged party to answer R If the paged party does not answer press to return to the outside call 4 To complete the transfer...

Page 49: ... entering a character the character is fixed and the cursor moves to the next space Character entry modes The available character entry modes are Alphabet ABC Numeric 0 9 Greek Extended 1 Extended 2 and Cyrillic For SMS messages Alphabet ABC Numeric 0 9 Greek and Extended 1 modes are available When in these entry modes except Numeric you can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key...

Page 50: ... used for both uppercase and lowercase Extended 2 character table Not available for SMS z y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase Cyrillic character table Not available for SMS z y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 Useful Information TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 50 2012 03 23 16 35 23 ...

Page 51: ... the receiver is in standby mode and try again Incomplete R The receiver s phonebook memory is full Erase the unwanted phonebook entries from the other handset the receiver and try again Invalid Number R You tried to send an SMS message to a phone number saved in the phonebook caller list or redial list that is over 20 digits long Memory Full R The phonebook memory is full Erase unwanted entries p...

Page 52: ...vate the handset display again by pressing MFN or MEN when on a call pressing M N at all other times R LCD in charging is set to Off while on charge Change the setting page 29 R The handset is not turned on Turn the power on page 15 I cannot hear a dial tone R Make sure that you are using the supplied telephone line cord Your old telephone line cord may have a different wiring configuration R The ...

Page 53: ...isplayed R The handset is too far from the base unit Move closer R The base unit s AC adaptor is not properly connected Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit R The handset is not registered to the base unit Register it page 35 R Activating one touch eco mode reduces the range of the base unit in standby mode If required turn eco mode off page 17 Noise is heard sound cuts in and out R You are using...

Page 54: ...ng to Off page 28 R Move closer to the base unit Time on the unit has shifted R Incorrect time information from incoming Caller ID changes the time Set the time adjustment to Manual off page 27 SMS Short Message Service Problem Cause solution The SMS message centre number is logged in the caller list and the message is not received R Someone tried to send you a message while SMS is turned off Turn...

Page 55: ... The remote access code is not set Set the remote access code page 45 R You are entering the wrong remote access code If you have forgotten your remote access code enter the remote access code setting to check your current code page 45 R The answering system is turned off Turn it on page 45 Liquid damage Problem Cause solution Liquid or other form of moisture has entered the handset base unit R Di...

Page 56: ...g Note R Make sure that the wall and the fixing method are strong enough to support the weight of the unit R Drive the screws not supplied into the wall Hook Screws 49 mm 56 Useful Information TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 56 2012 03 23 16 35 24 ...

Page 57: ...lour 29 30 Contrast 29 30 Display mode 17 Language 15 LCD backlight 29 30 Wallpaper 29 30 E Eco mode 17 Equalizer 19 Error messages 51 F First ring 28 H Handset Deregistration 35 Locator 48 Name 33 Registration 35 Hold 19 I Incoming call barring 33 Intercom 48 K Key lock 20 Keytones 29 M Making calls 18 Missed calls 37 Mute 19 N Night mode 32 P Pause 18 Phonebook 22 PIN 34 Power failure power back...

Page 58: ...58 Notes TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 58 2012 03 23 16 35 25 ...

Page 59: ...59 Notes TG8151_61FX en _0323_ver011 pdf 59 2012 03 23 16 35 25 ...

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