Panasonic Kx Tg5583 Operating Instructions Manual

							Intercom Features
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Room monitor
This feature allows you to listen in on a 
room where the handset or base unit is 
located. The monitored extension will not 
ring, allowing you to easily monitor, for 
example, a baby’s room from different 
areas of the house. If you want to prevent 
your unit from being monitored by other 
extensions, leave this feature OFF 
(default).
Setting room monitor
Turning on/off the handset’s room 
monitor feature
This allows the handset to be monitored.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Room monitor”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Turning on/off the base unit’s room 
monitor feature
This allows the base unit to be monitored. 
This feature must be set by using the 
handset.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Room monitor”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
“On” or “Off”.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Monitoring a room
Important:
LBefore monitoring, make sure the unit to 
be monitored is not in use.
LThe handset to be monitored must be off 
the base unit.
LIf you receive a phone call while 
monitoring a room, you will hear 2 tones 
(page 53, 55). To answer the call with the 
handset, press {OFF}, then press {C} 
or {s}. To answer the call with the base 
unit, press {SP-PHONE} 2 times.
Monitoring with the handset
1Press {INTERCOM}, then press 
{MONITOR}.
2To call the base unit, press {0}.
To call another handset, press its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LYour handset will start to monitor the 
room through the destination unit.
LTo monitor from the speaker, press 
{s}. To switch back to the receiver, 
press {C}.
3To end monitoring, press {OFF}.
LThe base unit user can stop being 
monitored by pressing {INTERCOM} 
or {SP-PHONE}. The monitored 
handset user can stop being 
monitored by pressing {OFF}.
Note:
LThe monitored handset displays “Room 
monitor”.
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Monitoring with the base unit
1Press {INTERCOM}, then press 
{MUTE}.
2To call the desired handset, press its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LThe base unit will start to monitor the 
room through the handset.
3To end monitoring, press {INTERCOM} 
or {SP-PHONE}.
LThe monitored handset user can stop 
being monitored by pressing {OFF}.
Note:
LThe monitored handset displays “Room 
monitor”.
LIf the room monitor feature of the 
destination handset is off or if that 
handset is on the base unit, a busy tone 
will be heard.
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							Programmable Settings
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Guide to handset programming
For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is printed below. Details for each 
item can be found on the corresponding pages. To program, press {MENU} (middle soft 
key), press {V}, {^}, {} to scroll through the menu, and press {SELECT} when 
the desired menu item or setting is displayed.
Important:
LBefore programming, make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The 
handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.
LYou can also program 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 
(page 45).
During programming:
LTo exit programming, press {OFF} at any time.
LTo go to next page, press {NEXT}.
LTo go back to the top of the menu, press {TOP}.
LTo go back to the previous menu, press {BACK} or {
						

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*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you will not need to program 
the same item using another handset.
*2 Caller IQ subscribers only. See the included “Caller IQ” leaflet for more information.
*3 KX-TGA552 only
Note:
LFor KX-TGA550, see page 70. Function 
MVoice enhancer–51
Caller IQ
*2View Info.?*2–
Get new Info.?
*2–
Turn CIQ off?
*2–
Memory status
*3–72
Customer support–51
Initial setting 
NTalking CallerID–52
Caller ID edit–52
Room monitor–41
Key tone–53
Auto talk–53
Interrupt tone–53
Set base unit Ringer volume
*154
Ringer tone
*154
Interrupt tone
*155
Room monitor
*141
Talking CallerID
*155
Set tel line Set dial mode
*120
Set flash time
*153
Set line mode
*154
Registration HS registration56
Deregistration55
Change language–53
Set date & time 
ODate and time
*1–20
Time adjustment
*1–56
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
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Programming via direct commands
You can also program 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.
Important:
LBefore programming, make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The 
handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key), then press {#}.
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.
Note:
LIf the handset beeps 3 times, you entered an invalid code. Enter the correct code.
LIf you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by 
pressing {MENU}.
Direct commands chart
Important:
LThe default settings are indicated by *.
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
Date and time{1} {0} {1}Enter date and time.
(Default: 12.31.2005)20
Change language{1} {1} {0}{1}: English* {2}: Spanish 53
Set dial mode{1} {2} {0}{1}: Pulse {2}: Tone* 20
Set flash time{1} {2} {1}{1}: 700 ms* {2}: 600 ms
{3}: 400 ms {4}: 300 ms
{5}: 250 ms {6}: 110 ms
{7}: 100 ms {8}: 90 ms53
Set line mode{1} {2} {2}{1}: A {2}: B* 54
HS registration{1} {3} {0}Go to step 5 on page 56. 56
Enter direct No.
:
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Deregistration{1} {3} {1}{3} {3} {5}55
LCD contrast
(Handset){1} {4} {5} {1}: Level 1 {2}: Level 2
{3}: Level 3* {4}: Level 4
{5}: Level 5 {6}: Level 652, 
74
Ringer volume
(Handset){1} {6} {0}{1}: Low {2}: Medium 
{3}: High* {0}: Off48
Ringer tone
Tone & Melody
(Handset){1} {6} {1}Scroll to “Tone & Melody”, then 
press {SELECT}.
{1}: Tone 1* {2}: Tone 2
{3}: Tone 3 {4}: Melody 1
{5}: Melody 2 {6}: Melody 3
{7}: Melody 448
Ringer tone
Customized ring
(Handset){1} {6} {1}Go to step 4 on page 48. 48
Talking Caller ID
(Handset){1} {6} {2}{1}: On* {0}: Off 52
Key tone
(Handset){1} {6} {5}{1}: On* {0}: Off 53
Customize ring
(Handset){1} {6} {6}See page 49. 49
Wallpaper
*1{1} {8} {1}Go to step 4 on page 51.
Go to step 4 on page 73.*251, 
73
Appearance
*1{1} {8} {2}{1}: Color 1* {2}: Color 2
{3}: Color 3 {4}: Color 452
Auto talk{2} {0} {0}{1}: On {0}: Off* 53
Interrupt tone
(Handset){2} {0} {1}{1}: On {2}: 2 times* {0}: Off 53
Room monitor
(Handset){2} {0} {2}{1}: On {0}: Off* 41
Ring count{2} {1} {1}{2}: 2 rings {3}: 3 rings
{4}: 4 rings* {5}: 5 rings
{6}: 6 rings {7}: 7 rings
{0}: Toll saver64
Caller ID number 
auto edit{2} {1} {4}{1}: On* {0}: Off 52
Time adjustment{2} {2} {6}{1}: Caller ID[auto]* {2}: Manual 56
Ring color{2} {3} {5}{1}: Color 1* {2}: Color 2
{3}: Color 3 {4}: Multicolor50
Voice enhancer{2} {7} {0}{1}: On {0}: Off* 51
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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*1 KX-TGA550 does not support this feature. See page 70.
*2 KX-TGA552 onlyMessage playback{3} {0} {0}–60
Recording time{3} {0} {5}{1}: 1 minute {2}: 2 minutes
{3}: 3 minutes* {0}: Greeting only65
Remote code{3} {0} {6}Enter remote code.
(Default: 11)64
Call screening{3} {1} {0}{1}: On* {0}: Off 65
Message alert{3} {4} {0}{1}: On {0}: Off* 65
Memory status
*2{6} {7} {0}Confirm memory status. 72
Customer support{6} {8} {0}Confirm URL address. 51
Ringer volume
(Base unit){*} {1} {6} {0}{1}: Low {2}: Medium 
{3}: High* {0}: Off54
Ringer tone
(Base unit){*} {1} {6} {1}{1}: Tone 1* {2}: Tone 2
{3}: Tone 3 {4}: Melody 1
{5}: Melody 2 {6}: Melody 3
{7}: Melody 454
Talking Caller ID
(Base unit){*} {1} {6} {2}{1}: On* {0}: Off 55
Interrupt tone
(Base unit){*} {2} {0} {1}{1}: On {2}: 2 times* {0}: Off 55
Room monitor
(Base unit){*} {2} {0} {2}{1}: On {0}: Off* 41
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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Ringer settings K
Handset ringer volume
4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are 
available.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Ringer volume”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired volume.
LTo turn the ringer off, press {V} 
repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.
5Press {SAVE}.
Note:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
handset will not ring for outside calls. 
The handset will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
handset will not announce caller names 
(page 33).
Handset ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard 
when an outside call is received. There are 
3 tones, 4 melodies, and 2 songs.
Important:
LYou can record songs for the handset 
ringer tone from an audio device. See 
“Recording songs from an audio device 
for ringer tones” on page 49.
LKX-TGA552 only:
You can download songs (in wave file 
format) for the handset ringer tone from 
a PC. For information on using this 
feature, refer to the help section of the 
GIGARANGE USB Utility software. If 
you have not installed the GIGARANGE 
USB Utility software, refer to the 
included “Installation Guide for 
GIGARANGE USB Utility” for details.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Ringer tone”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4To select a tone or melody, scroll to 
“Tone & Melody”, then press 
{SELECT}.
OR
To select a song, scroll to 
“Customized ring”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired item.
LIf the ringer volume has been turned 
off, the handset will not ring.
6Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you subscribe to a distinctive ring 
service (such as IDENTA-RING), select 
a tone (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a 
melody or a song, you will not be able to 
distinguish lines by their ringers.
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LIf you select a melody or a song, the 
ringer will continue to sound for several 
seconds if:
– the caller hangs up before you answer 
the call.
– another person answers the call using 
another phone connected on the 
same line.
LThe preset song “Demo1” in this product 
is used with permission of © 2005 Speed 
Crazy.
LThe preset song “Demo2” in this product 
is used with permission of © 2005 M-
ZoNE Co., Ltd.
Recording songs from an audio 
device for ringer tones 
(Customize ring)
You can record songs (max. 30 seconds 
each) from an audio device by connecting 
the included audio cable. These songs can 
be assigned as the handset ringer tone 
(page 48) and the ringer ID (page 34) for 
phone numbers stored in the phonebook.
Important:
LIf a call is received while the audio cable 
is connected to the handset, disconnect 
the audio cable from the handset and 
answer the call, or you and the caller will 
not hear each other’s voice.
LIf a call is received while a song is being 
recorded or played back, recording or 
playback will stop automatically. If 
recording, the partially recorded song 
will be saved. The caller will hear the 
song being played and you and the 
caller will not be able to hear each 
other’s voice until you disconnect the 
audio cable from the handset.
1Connect the audio device to the 
handset using the included audio cable.
2Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
3Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Customize ring”, then 
press {SELECT}.
5Scroll to “Record”, then press 
{SELECT}.
LThe remaining recording time will be 
displayed.
6Press play on the audio device.
LFor better sound quality, increase the 
volume on the audio device.
LTo adjust the handset speaker 
volume, press {V} or {^} repeatedly.
7Press {REC.} to start recording.
8To stop recording, press {STOP}.
LTo listen to the recording, scroll to 
“Playback”, then press {SELECT}.
LTo re-record, scroll to “Retry”, press 
{SELECT}, then start from step 7.
9Scroll to “Save”, then press {SELECT}.
10Enter the desired name (max. 15 
characters, page 28).
11Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Audio cable Audio device 
(such as a stereo  
component,
CD player, or PC)
Headphone  
output, line  
level output,  
etc. 
Example:
Audio jack
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12Disconnect the audio cable from the 
handset.
Note:
LKX-TG5583, KX-TGA550, and KX-
TGA551 only:
The total recording time is 90 seconds.
LKX-TGA552 only:
Recorded songs are stored in the same 
memory storage space as downloaded 
pictures. If no pictures are stored in the 
memory, the total recording time is about 
7 minutes. Therefore, depending on the 
data size of the pictures you 
downloaded, the total recording time will 
change. To confirm the handset memory 
for songs and pictures, see page 72.
Playing back a song
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Customize ring”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Playback”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired song.
6Press {PLAY}.
LThe song will be replayed for 1 
minute.
7Press {STOP}, then press {OFF}.
Erasing a song
While the song is selected or playing, 
press {ERASE} or {CLEAR}, then press 
{YES}.
Note:
LIf the erased song was used for the 
handset ringer (page 48), “Tone 1” 
(default) will be used instead of that 
song.LIf the erased song was assigned to 
certain callers (Ringer ID, page 34), the 
Ringer ID assignment will be canceled, 
and the handset ringer tone (page 48) 
will be used instead of that song.
Changing the name of a song
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Customize ring”, then 
press {SELECT}.
4Scroll to “Rename”, then press 
{SELECT}.
5Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired song.
6Press {RENAME}.
7Edit the name (max. 15 characters, 
page 28).
8Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
Ring color
You can change the ringer indicator color 
used when an outside call is received.
Select “Color1” (amber), “Color2” 
(blue), “Color3” (green), or 
“Multicolor”.
1Press {MENU} (middle soft key).
2Scroll to K, then press {SELECT}.
3Scroll to “Ring color”, then press 
{SELECT}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select 
the desired ringer indicator color.
5Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.
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