Panasonic Kx Tg5571 Operating Instructions Manual

							Answering System Features
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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 69).
– 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 {V} repeatedly.
You can answer the call by pressing {SP-
PHONE} on the base unit. To answer the 
call using the handset, press {C} or {s}.
Note:
LTo turn the speaker volume off while 
screening a call, decrease the speaker 
volume to “0” by pressing {V}.
LTo turn this feature off, see page 69.
{ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
{V}, {^}
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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 69).
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”.
LWhile listening to messages using the 
handset, the IN USE indicator on the 
base unit lights.
To adjust the speaker volume
9 levels (high to off) are available. Press 
{^} or {V} repeatedly while using the 
answering system.
Repeating a message
Press {} to play the next message.
Pausing message playback
Press {STOP}.
LTo resume playback, press 
{MESSAGE}.
LTo stop playback completely, press 
{STOP} again.
Erasing a specific message
Press {ERASE} while listening to the 
message you want to erase.
Erasing all messages
1Press {ERASE} while the base unit is 
not being used.
LThe unit will announce “To erase all 
messages, press ERASE again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {ERASE} 
again.
{MESSAGE}
{V}, {^}, 
{
} {STOP}
{ERASE} MESSAGE indicator
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LThe unit will announce “No 
messages”.
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.
LColor display models (KX-TG5576, KX-
TGA551, and KX-TGA552 only): If you 
have both new messages and missed 
calls and you selected a wallpaper 
pattern to be shown on the display (page 
54), the handset will not display “New 
message” while it is on the base unit or 
charger.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Press {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 
by pushing the joystick up or down.
LYou can also play back messages as 
follows:
Press {MENU} (center of joystick), 
press {SELECT} at J, then press 
{SELECT} at “Message playback”.
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
Repeating a message
Push the joystick left while listening to the 
message.
LIf pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
Skipping a message
Push the joystick right to play the next 
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 (page 64) 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.
{OFF}
{MENU}
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Answering system commands
You can also operate the answering 
system by pressing dial keys.
To use the following commands, press 
{MENU} (center of joystick), then press 
{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.
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 35), then press 
{CALL}, {C}, or {s}.
Recording a voice memo
You can use the base unit to leave a voice 
memo (voice message) for yourself or 
someone else (max. 3 minutes). Voice 
memos can be played back later with the 
same operation used to play back 
answering system messages.
1Press {MEMO}.
2After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
3To stop recording, press {MEMO} or 
{STOP}.
Note:
LVoice memos are treated as new 
messages.
LIf your memo message is less than 1 
second long, the unit beeps 6 times and 
announces, “Your message was not 
recorded. Record your message again.”
LWhen voice memos are played on the 
handset, “MEMO” will be displayed.
KeyCommand
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}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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Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message, caller messages, 
and voice memos) is about 21 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.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full, the 
unit will automatically switch to the 
“Greeting only” mode. New 
messages will not be recorded. If you 
have recorded your own greeting 
message, that same greeting message 
will be announced to callers even though 
their messages will not be recorded. If 
you have not recorded your own 
greeting message, the pre-recorded 
message used for “Greeting only” 
mode will be announced to callers (page 
61).
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 67). 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 68), 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.
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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
– Record your greeting message
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.Remote commands
You can press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.
*1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance will start.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit will answer your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 65).
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}Skip message (during 
playback)
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{7}Record a greeting message
{9}Stop (recording, playback)
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep.Answering system 
settings J
Remote code
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely. 
Store any 2-digit number (00–99).
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Remote code”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Select the desired remote code by 
entering a 2-digit number (00–99).
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo confirm the remote code, repeat 
steps 1 to 3. Press {OFF} when finished.
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Ring count
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls. 
You can select 2 to 7 rings or “Toll 
saver”.
“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 
2nd ring when new messages have been 
recorded, and on the 4th ring when there 
are no new messages. If you call your 
phone from outside to listen to new 
messages (page 65), you will know that 
there are no messages when the phone 
rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang 
up without being charged for the call.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Ring count”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LUsually the unit will announce the 
caller’s name after the 2nd ring. If you 
turn on the answering system, and set 
the ring count to 2 rings, the unit will not 
announce the caller’s name. If “Toll 
saver” is selected, and there is a new 
message, the unit will not announce the 
caller’s name.
For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a flat-rate bundle 
service that includes Caller ID, Call 
Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/
regional/long distance calls, please note 
the following:
LTo use the Voice Mail service provided 
by the telephone company rather than 
the unit’s answering system, turn off the 
answering system (page 61).This unit does not have an indicator to 
indicate if there are new messages in 
your mailbox service.
LTo use this unit’s answering system 
rather than the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company, 
please contact your telephone company 
to deactivate your Voice Mail service.
If the telephone company cannot do this:
– Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting 
so that this unit’s answering system 
answers calls before the telephone 
company’s Voice Mail service tries to 
answer your calls. It is necessary to 
check the ring count required to 
activate the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone company 
before changing this setting.
– Change the ring count of the Voice 
Mail service so that the answering 
system can answer the call first. To do 
so, consult your telephone company.
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Caller’s recording time
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”: Caller 
messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 
minutes.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Recording time” then 
press {SELECT}.
4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select the desired setting.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Message alert
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset will 
flash when new messages have been 
recorded (page 62).
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Message alert”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select “On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe message indicator will not flash for 
new messages while the handset is in 
use.
LWhile message alert is on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
13).
Turning call screening on/off
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can screen the call through the base unit 
speaker.
1Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
2Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Call screening”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Push the joystick up or down repeatedly 
to select “On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
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Wall mounting
The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (1). 
Connect the telephone line cord (2).
3Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and (B) on the base 
unit.
To power
outlet
Fasten the AC adaptor cord.
Hook
12
AB
B
A
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