Panasonic Kx Tg5431 Operating Instructions Manual

							Programmable Settings
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Note:
LThe setting should stay at 700 ms unless 
pressing {Flash} fails to pick up the Call 
Waiting call.
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, certain 
PBX functions (call transferring, etc.) 
may not work correctly. Consult your 
PBX supplier for the correct setting.
Line mode
The line mode is preset to “B” and 
generally should not be adjusted. If “Line 
in use” on the handset is not displayed 
properly, the line mode selection is 
incorrect. Set line mode to “A”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired setting.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Other options
Handset key tone
You can select whether or not key tones 
are heard when keys are pressed. 
Includes confirmation tones and error 
tones. The default setting is ON.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Key tone” by pressing {V} or 
{^}, then press {>}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Re-registering the handset
If “No link to base. Move closer 
to base, try again.” is displayed 
even when the handset is near the base 
unit, you may need to re-register the 
handset to the base unit.
Important:
LMake sure the base unit is not being 
used.
LHave the handset and base unit near 
each other when re-registering the 
handset.
LKX-TG5432 and KX-TG5433 only:
Confirm the extension number of the 
handset which has lost its link to the 
base unit by placing the handset on the 
base unit or charger.
If you accidentally assign another 
handset’s extension number to it, the 
other extension will stop functioning.
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1Handset:
Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Registration” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4KX-TG5431 base unit:
Press and hold {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM} until the CHARGE 
indicator flashes.
KX-TG5432 base unit:
Press and hold the locator/handset 
button that corresponds to the handset 
you want to re-register ({LOCATOR/
INTERCOM 1} or {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM 2}) until the registering 
handset number (H1 or H2) is 
displayed.
KX-TG5433 base unit:
Press {SELECT} repeatedly until the 
desired extension number (H1, H2, 
or H3) is displayed on the base unit, 
then press and hold {CALL}.
LAfter the CHARGE indicator starts 
flashing, the rest of the procedure 
must be completed within 1 minute.
5Handset:
Press {OK}, then wait until the handset 
beeps.
LRegistration is complete.
Time adjustment (Caller ID 
subscribers only)
Using this feature, the unit’s date and time 
setting will be automatically adjusted when 
caller information is received. To turn this 
feature on, select “Caller ID[auto]” 
(default). To turn off, select “Manual”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
3Scroll to “Time adjustment” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“Manual” or “Caller ID[auto]”.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo use this feature, set the date and time 
manually first (page 16).
Customer support
The handset can display the Internet 
address where you can download 
operating instructions for this product 
using your computer.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Customer support” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}.
L“www.panasonic.com/support” 
will be displayed.
3Press {OFF}.
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							Programmable Settings
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Programming via direct commands
You can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take 
you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. 
There is no need to scroll through the unit’s menus.
Details of each feature can be found on the corresponding pages.
1Press {MENU}.
2Enter the desired feature code (shown below).
3Enter the desired setting code (shown below).
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
4Press {Save}.
5Press {OFF} to exit programming mode.
Direct commands chart
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
Ringer volume{1} {1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium 
{3}: High {0}: Offpage 37
Ringer tone{1} {2}{1}–{3}: Tone pattern 1–3
{4}–{7}: Melody pattern 1–4page 37
Interrupt tone{1} {3}{1}: On {2}: 2 times {0}: Off page 38
Message play{2}– page 48
Date and time{4}Go to step 3 on page 16. page 16
Voice enhancer{5}{1}: On {0}: Off page 39
Copy phonebook 
(1 item)
*1{#} {1}Go to step 4 on page 24. page 24
Copy phonebook 
(1 item)
*2{#} {1}Go to step 4 on page 25. page 25
Copy phonebook 
(all items)
*1{#} {2}– page 25
Copy phonebook 
(all items)
*2{#} {2}{1}–{3}: Extension 1–3 page 25
LCD contrast{0} {1}{1}–{6}: Level 1–6 page 40
Key tone{0} {2}{1}: On {0}: Off page 41
Auto talk{0} {3}{1}: On {0}: Off page 38
Caller ID number 
auto edit{0} {4}{1}: On {0}: Off page 39
Set dial mode{0} {5} {1}{1}: Pulse {2}: Tone page 40
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*1 KX-TG5432 only
*2 KX-TG5433 only
Note:
LIf you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by 
pressing {MENU}. Set flash time{0} {5} {2}{1}: 700 ms {2}: 600 ms
{3}: 400 ms {4}: 300 ms
{5}: 250 ms {6}: 110 ms
{7}: 100 ms {8}: 90 mspage 40
Set line mode{0} {5} {3}{1}: A {2}: B page 41
Ring count{0} {6} {1}{2}–{7}: 2–7 rings
{0}: Toll saverpage 52
Recording time{0} {6} {2}{1}: 1 minute
{2}: 2 minutes
{3}: 3 minutes
{0}: Greeting onlypage 53
Remote code{0} {6} {3}Go to step 5 on page 52. page 52
Change language{0} {8}{1}: English {2}: Spanish page 40
Message alert{0} {#} {1}: On {0}: Off page 53
Time adjustment{0} {9}{1}: Caller ID[auto] 
{0}: Manualpage 42
Handset registration{0} {0}Go to step 4 on page 42. page 42
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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							Answering System Features
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Answering system
The unit contains an answering system 
which can answer and record calls for you 
when you are unavailable to answer the 
phone.
For details about memory capacity, see 
page 49.
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit 
records the day and time of each 
message. Make sure the date and time 
have been set (page 16).
LYou can select the caller’s recording 
time (page 53).
Recording your greeting 
message
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that will be 
played when the answering system 
answers a call. If you do not record a 
greeting message, a pre-recorded 
greeting message will be used.
Sample greeting message: “This is (your 
name). We are unable to answer the 
phone right now. Please leave a message 
after the beep. Thank you.”
1Press {GREETING REC}.
LThe unit announces “To record 
greeting, press record again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING 
REC} again.
3After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
4To stop recording, press {GREETING 
REC} or {STOP}.
Note:
LIf the greeting message is less than 1 
second long, the unit beeps 6 times and 
announces, “Your greeting was not 
recorded. Record your greeting again.”
{GREETING REC}
MIC{STOP} {GREETING CHECK}
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To play back the greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}.
Erasing your greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then 
press {ERASE} while your greeting 
message is playing.
LIf you do not re-record your greeting 
message, the unit will use a pre-
recorded greeting message.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message, 
one of 2 pre-recorded messages will be 
played when a call is received depending 
on the caller’s recording time (page 53).
– When the recording time is set to 
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
leave your name and phone number 
after the beep. We will return your call.”
– When the recording time is set to 
“Greeting only”:
“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
call again. Thank you for your call.”
To play back the pre-recorded greeting, 
press {GREETING CHECK}.
Turning the answering 
system on/off
Press {ANSWER ON}.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights 
and the unit announces “Answer set” 
and the day and time.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
off, the ANSWER ON indicator turns off 
and the unit announces “Answer off”.
Screening your calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can listen to the call through the base unit’s 
speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, 
press {>} or {
						

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Listening to messages
When new messages have been 
recorded:
– The MESSAGE indicator on the base 
unit will flash.
– The message indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly if the message alert 
feature is turned on (page 53).
The base unit display will show the number 
of messages (old and new) recorded by 
the answering system.
Example: The total number of recorded 
messages is 10.
Listening to messages using 
the base unit
Press {MESSAGE}.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages and will play back the 
new messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, the 
unit will announce “No new messages. 
All message playback”, and will play 
back all messages.Note:
LThe display shows the message number 
during playback.
LDuring playback, the unit will announce 
the day and time that each message 
was recorded. (Voice time/day stamp)
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
To adjust the speaker volume
9 levels (high to off) are available. Press 
{>} or {
						

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Note:
LCaller information for the erased 
messages will remain in the caller list.
Listening to messages using 
the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded, “New message” is displayed.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {Select} at “Message play”.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
LTo switch to the receiver and to listen 
to the messages with privacy, press 
{C}. You can switch back to the 
speaker by pressing {s}.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the unit will announce “No new 
messages. All message playback”, 
and will play back all messages.
LAfter the last message is played 
back, the unit’s voice guidance starts. 
Follow the guidance as necessary.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LAdjust the speaker or receiver volume 
using {V} or {^}.LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
The unit will announce “Press 4 to play 
back new messages. Press 5 to play back 
all messages.”
LYou can press buttons for other 
playback options (see below) even if the 
voice guidance has started.
LIf you do not press any button within 10 
seconds after the voice guidance, the 
handset returns to standby mode.
Answering system commands
You can also operate the answering 
system by pressing dial keys.
To use the following commands, press 
{MENU}, then press {Select} at 
“Message play”.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance will start.
{Select}
{OFF} {MENU}
KeyCommand
{1} or {}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{8}Turn answering system on
{9}Stop playback
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{CLEAR} 
or {*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to a message.
Press {Call} during playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {Edit} repeatedly to select the 
desired format (page 28), then press 
{Call}, {C}, or {s}.Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message and caller 
messages) is about 15 minutes. A 
maximum of 64 messages (including a 
greeting message) can be recorded.
LIf message memory becomes full:
–“E” flashes on the base unit.
– the ANSWER ON indicator flashes 
rapidly (if the answering system is 
turned on).
– the unit announces “Memory full” 
when operating the answering 
system.
To record additional messages, erase 
unnecessary messages.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs. All messages are saved 
until you erase them. (Flash memory 
message backup)
LThe total recording capacity may be 
reduced by the calling party’s 
background noise.
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Remote operation
Using a touch tone phone, you can call 
your phone number from outside and 
access the unit to listen to messages. The 
unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to 
press certain dial keys to perform different 
operations.
Important:
LIn order to operate the answering 
system remotely, you must first set a 
remote code (page 52). This code must 
be entered each time you operate the 
answering system remotely.
Using the answering system 
remotely
1Dial your phone number from a touch 
tone phone.
LIf the ring count is set to “Toll 
saver” (page 52), the number of 
rings you hear will indicate whether or 
not you have new messages.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
3After 3 seconds, the voice guidance will 
start. Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
LWhen you press a key, press firmly.
LYou can hang up at any time.
LYou can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote 
commands.
Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance will prompt you to press {1} to 
perform a specific operation, or press {2} 
to listen to more available operations. 
Operations are presented by voice 
guidance in the following order:
– Play back all messages
– Play back new messages
– Record a message
– Erase all messages
Note:
LIf you do not press any dial keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit will announce, “Thank 
you for your call” then disconnect your 
call.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time after the last 
message is played back.
LIf the unit announces “Memory full”, 
erase unnecessary messages.
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