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KX-TGC420UE Model shown is KX-TGC410. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 9. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. TGC4xxBXUE(en)_0804_ver011.pdf 1 4/8/2016 6:43:06 PM...
Table of Contents Introduction Listening to messages .......33 Remote operation ........34 Model composition ........3 Answering system settings ......35 Accessory information ........3 Graphical symbols for use on equipment and Useful Information their descriptions ..........5 Voicemail service ........37 Important Information Character entry ..........37 Error messages ..........39 For your safety ..........6 Troubleshooting .........39...
Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries Handset cover Charger – – AC adaptor for charger PNLV226CE: KX-TGC410BX/KX-TGC412BX/KX-TGC420BX/KX-TGC422BX PNLV226E: KX-TGC410UE/KX-TGC412UE/KX-TGC413UE/KX-TGC420UE See page 4 for replacement battery information. The handset cover comes attached to the handset. PNLV233CE: KX-TGC412BX/KX-TGC422BX PNLV233E: KX-TGC412UE/KX-TGC413UE TGC4xxBXUE(en)_0804_ver011.pdf 3 4/8/2016 6:43:06 PM...
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Introduction Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number/Specifications Rechargeable Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries – 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset – 1.2 V – Minimum amperage of 550 mAh...
Introduction Graphical symbols for use on equipment and their descriptions Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation Alternating current (A.C.) Class P equipment (equipment in which protection against electric shock relies on Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation) Direct current (D.C.) “ON” (power) Protective earth “OFF”...
Important Information R 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 R Unplug the product from power outlets operation of your product.
R Do not mix old and new batteries. Base unit location/avoiding noise R Do not open or mutilate the batteries. The base unit and other compatible Panasonic Released electrolyte from the batteries is units use radio waves to communicate with corrosive and may cause burns or injury to each other.
Important Information should not be placed in rooms where the please contact your local authorities or dealer temperature is less than 0 °C or greater and ask for the correct method of disposal. than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided.
Connect the telephone line cord to the Note: unit, then to the telephone line jack until R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC you hear a click. A DSL/ADSL filter (not supplied) is adaptor. required if you have a DSL/ADSL service.
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Note for battery installation R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries. For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 7. Note for battery charging R It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging.
Getting Started N (Intercom) R This feature is not available for single Controls handset models. Charge contacts Handset n Control type Soft keys By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. Navigator key Navigator keys functions as follows.
Getting Started n KX-TGC420 series: page 3 Item Meaning C D E The line is in use. R When flashing slowly: The call is put on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is now being received. Missed call (page 30) Eco mode is set to “Eco”.
Getting Started Handset soft key icons Language setting Icon Action Returns to the previous screen or Display language outside call. N#110 Displays the menu. MbN: Select your desired language. a Accepts the current selection. MOKN a M Makes a call. (page 15) Temporarily turns off the ringer for incoming calls.
Getting Started Other settings Eco mode setting You can select the desired eco mode setting by pressing MR/ECON. The following settings are available for eco mode. – “Eco”: Reduces the base unit transmission power by up to 90 % in standby mode. When this setting is selected, displayed on the handset display instead of –...
Making/Answering Calls Example: If you need to dial the line access number “0” when making outside calls with a Making calls PBX: 0 a MDN (Pause) Lift the handset and dial the phone number. Dial the phone number. a M R To correct a digit, press MCN.
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Making/Answering Calls To release hold, press M Call share Note: Available for: R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is KX-TGC412/KX-TGC413/KX-TGC422 disconnected. You can join an existing outside call. Mute To join the conversation, press M N when the other handset is on an outside call. Press M N during a call.
MbN: Select the desired unit. a MOKN from the base unit during power backup When you finish talking, press M mode. Answering an intercom call Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Press M N to answer the page. during power backup mode...
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Making/Answering Calls Within 1 minute, place the handset on the base unit. R Wait until speakerphone is turned on automatically and the call is made. When the other party answers the call, keep the handset on the base unit and talk using the speakerphone.
Phonebook To store the name, continue from step 3, Phonebook “Editing entries”, page 20. n KX-TGC410 series: page 3 Categories You can add 50 names (16 characters max.) and phone numbers (24 digits max.) Available for: to the phonebook. KX-TGC420 series (page 3) n KX-TGC420 series: page 3 You can add 120 names (16 characters Categories can help you find entries in the...
Phonebook MbN: Scroll through the phonebook if PIN that you have stored in the phonebook, necessary. without having to dial manually. To search by category During an outside call, press MWN. N a MbN: “Category” a MOKN MbN: Select the desired entry. MbN: Select the desired category.
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Phonebook Note: R If you edit a phonebook entry which is assigned to a speed dial key, the edited entry does not transfer to the speed dial key. Editing an entry Press and hold the desired speed dial key (1 to 9). a M MbN: “Edit”...
Programming Menu list To access the features, there are 2 methods. n Scrolling through the display menus Press MCN, MDN, MEN, or MFN to select the desired main menu. a MOKN Press MCN or MDN to select the desired item from the next sub-menus. a MOKN Press MCN or MDN to select the desired setting.
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Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code – – #328 Answer Off Main menu: “Time Settings” Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code – – #101 Set Date/Time Memo Alarm Alarm1-3 <Off> #720 Once Daily Weekly – Caller ID #226 – *2, *4 Time Adjustment <Manual>...
Programming *11 KX-TGC410 series: page 3 MbN: Select the desired alarm tone. a Alarm MOKN R We recommend selecting a different An alarm sounds at the set time for 1 minute ringer tone from the one used for and is repeated 5 times at 5 minute intervals outside calls.
Programming call block list, the unit emits no sound to the Viewing/editing/erasing call caller, and disconnects the call. block numbers Important: R Blocked calls are logged in the caller list. N#217 MbN: “Single Number” or “Range of Storing unwanted callers Numbers”...
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Programming MbN: Select a memory location. a MOKN Displaying the handset name Enter the phone number or area code to You can select whether or not the handset be restricted (8 digits max.). a MOKN a name is displayed in standby mode. The default setting is “Off”.
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Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 4. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important: R Before registering the repeater to this base unit, you must turn the repeater mode on.
Caller ID Service phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the Using Caller ID service caller list. Important: R This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to a Caller list Caller ID service.
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Caller ID Service N a MbN: “Yes” a MOKN a M Erasing all caller information N a MbN: “Yes” a MOKN a M TGC4xxBXUE(en)_0804_ver011.pdf 31 4/8/2016 6:43:08 PM...
Answering System Answering system Turning the answering system on/off Available for: The answering system is preset to on. KX-TGC420 series (page 3) Base unit The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to Press M N to turn on/off the answering answer the phone.
Answering System pre-recorded greeting asking callers to Operation leave a message. Erase currently playing – If the message recording time (page 35) message is set to “Greeting Only”, callers’ messages are not recorded and the unit If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a plays a different pre-recorded greeting message, the previous message is message asking callers to call again.
Answering System remotely. This code prevents unauthorised Operation parties from listening to your messages Turn answering system off remotely. Erase currently playing Important: message R In order to operate the answering system Erase all messages remotely, you must first set a remote access code.
Answering System Operation Answering system settings Repeat message (during playback) Call screening Skip message (during playback) While a caller is leaving a message, you can Play new messages listen to the call through the handset’s speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, press Play all messages MDN or MCN repeatedly.
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Answering System Selecting “Greeting Only” You can select “Greeting Only” which sets the unit to announce a greeting message to callers but not record messages. Select “Greeting Only” in step 2 on “Caller’s recording time”, page 35. Note: R When you select “Greeting Only”: –...
Useful Information Voicemail service In addition to your unit’s answering system you may also have voicemail service from your phone service provider. Voicemail is an answering service that may be offered by your phone service provider. This service can also record calls when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.
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Useful Information Alphabet character table (ABC) Numeric entry table (0-9) Greek character table ( Extended 1 character table ( R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table ( TGC4xxBXUE(en)_0804_ver011.pdf 38 4/8/2016 6:43:08 PM...
Useful Information R The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table ( Error messages Display message Cause/solution Base no power R Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is connected to the unit and the power outlet correctly. No link.
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Useful Information General use Problem Cause/solution The handset does not turn R Place the handset on the base unit or charger to turn on the on even after installing handset. charged batteries. The unit does not work. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9). R Fully charge the batteries (page 10).
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Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I fully charged the R Clean the battery ends ( ) and the charge contacts with batteries, but a dry cloth and charge again. – still flashes or R It is time to replace the batteries (page 9). –...
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Useful Information Problem Cause/solution Caller information is slow R Depending on your phone service provider, the unit may to display. display the caller’s information at the 2nd ring or later. Set the first ring to “Off” (page 23). R Move closer to the base unit. Time on the unit has R Incorrect time information from incoming Caller ID changes the shifted.
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Useful Information Registering a handset to the base unit Handset: N#130 Base unit: Press and hold M N for about 5 seconds. R If all registered handsets start ringing, press M N again to stop, then repeat this step. (KX-TGC412/KX-TGC413/KX-TGC422) Handset: MOKN a Wait until “Base PIN”...