Panasonic Kx Tg6700 Operating Instructions Manual

							Answering System
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Recording your greeting 
message
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that is played 
when the answering system answers a 
call. 
The greeting messages can be recorded:
– for each line.
– for both lines using a common greeting.
If you do not record a greeting message, a 
prerecorded greeting message is used.
1Press {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s).
2{ GREETING REC }
3Within 10 seconds, press  {GREETING 
REC}  again.
4After the base unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
5To stop recording, press  {STOP }.
Playing back the greeting message
1Press  {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s).
2{ GREETING CHECK }.
Erasing your greeting message
1Press  {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s).
2Press  {GREETING CHECK }, and then 
press  {ERASE } while your greeting 
message is playing.
Prerecorded greeting message
If you erase or do not record your own 
greeting message, the unit plays a 
prerecorded greeting message for callers 
and ask them to leave messages.
If the message recording time (page 47) is 
set to “ Greeting only ”, caller messages 
are not recorded and the unit plays a 
different prerecorded greeting message 
asking callers to call again.
To play back the prerecorded greeting 
message.
Press  {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s).  i 
{ GREETING CHECK }
Note:
L If you changed the caller’s recording 
time to “ Greeting only ” to listen to its 
prerecorded message, remember to 
reset your original setting (page 47).
Base unit
Base unit
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Listening to messages 
using the base unit
The base unit plays messages, including 
memo messages, on the line selected for 
the answering system. In standby mode, 
the selected line is indicated by  _ or 
~  on the base unit.
When new messages have been 
recorded, the  {MESSAGE } button on the 
base unit flashes.
Press  {MESSAGE }.
L When you have new messages, the unit 
plays only new messages.
L When you have no new messages, the 
unit plays back all messages.
Playing back messages for the desired 
line(s)
Press  {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired  line(s), then press 
{ MESSAGE }.
Note:
L After selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press  {^} or {V}  repeatedly while listening 
to a message.
Repeating a message
Press  { } during playback.
Pausing a message
Press  {STOP } during playback.
L To resume playback, press 
{MESSAGE }.
L To stop playback completely, press 
{STOP } again.
Erasing a message
Press  {ERASE } during playback.
Erasing all messages
Press  {ERASE } 2 times while the unit is 
not being used.
L All messages including memo 
messages are erased.
Erasing all messages for the desired 
line(s)
1Press  {LINE SELECT } repeatedly to 
select the desired line(s).
L The number of the messages on the 
selected line(s) is displayed and the 
messages on the line(s) will be 
erased in step 3.
2Press  {ERASE }.
L The base unit displays the number of 
all messages on the both lines and 
memo messages regardless of the 
selected line(s).
3Press  {ERASE } again.
L The messages on the selected line(s) 
in step 1 are erased.
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Listening to messages 
using the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded:
–“New message ” is displayed.
– the message indicator on the handset  slowly flashes in amber if the message 
alert feature is turned on (page 48).
1{^}  or {V}  i  { PLAY }
L The handset plays new messages 
including memo messages.
L When you have no new messages, 
the handset plays back all messages.
2When finished, press  {OFF} .
Note:
L To switch to the receiver, press  {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Press  {^} or {V}  repeatedly while listening 
to a 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.
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to the message.
1Press  {CALL } during playback. L
To edit the number before calling 
back, press  {EDIT } repeatedly to 
select the desired format (page 33).
2{C}
L If the indicated line is already being 
used or you want to select the other 
line, select the desired line by 
pressing  {LINE1 } or { LINE2 } instead 
of  {C} .
Answering system commands
You can also select the desired line(s) and 
press dial keys to access certain 
answering system func tions using the 
handset during playback.
1{ MENU}  i  { 2 }
2Select the desired li ne(s) if necessary.
For line 1:  {#}{1}
For line 2:  {#}{2}
For line 1 and line 2:  {#}{0}
L After selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
3Press the desired dial keys.
KeyCommand
{ 1 } or  {< } Repeat message (during 
playback).
*1
{2 } or  {> } Skip message (during 
playback).
{ 4 } Play new messages.
{ 5 } Play all messages.
{ 9 } Stop playback.
*2
{0 } Turn answering system 
off.
{*}{ 4} or 
{ ERASE }Erase currently playing 
message.
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance starts.
Voice memo
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.
1{MEMO }
2After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
3To stop recording, press  {STOP }.
{*}{
5} Erase all messages.
{#}{ 1}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for line 1 only.
{#}{ 2}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for line 2 only.
{#}{ 0}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for both line 1 and line 
2.
KeyCommand
Base unit
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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 prompts 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 48). 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.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code (page 48).
LThe unit plays back new messages 
including memo messages.
L After playing back new messages, 
the voice guidance starts.
3Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
L You can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote commands 
(page 45).
Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance prompts 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 your message
– Erase all messages
– Record your greeting message
Note:
L If you do not press any dial keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit disconnects your call.
L If less than 10 minutes of recording time 
is available, the unit announces the 
remaining recording ti me after the last 
message is played back.
Remote commands
You can select the desired line(s) and 
press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.
1Select the desired line(s) while you are 
accessing the answering system if 
necessary.
For line 1:  {#}{1}
For line 2:  {#}{2}
For line 1 and line 2:  {#}{0}
L After selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
2Press the desired dial keys.
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote  command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance starts.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely by calling the selected line in 
“Turning the answering system on” on 
page 40.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit answers your call with the 
greeting message.
L You can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 45).
Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number. When the answering system 
picks up, press  {*} to skip the greeting 
message and record your message after 
the beep.
KeyRemote command
{ 1 } Repeat message (during 
playback).
*1
{2 } Skip message (during 
playback).
{ 4 } Play new messages.
{ 5 } Play all messages.
{ 9 } Stop recording/
playback.
*2
{0 } Turn answering system 
off.
{*}{ 4} Erase currently playing 
message.
{*}{ 5} Erase all messages.
{#}{ 1}{ 7} Record a greeting 
message for line 1 only.
{#}{ 2}{ 7} Record a greeting 
message for line 2 only.
{#}{ 0}{ 7} Record a common 
greeting message for both 
line 1 and line 2.
{#}{ 1}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for line 1 only.
{#}{ 2}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for line 2 only.
{#}{ 0}{ 8} Turn answering system 
on for both line 1 and line 
2.
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Answering system 
settings
Ring count
You can change the number of times the 
phone rings before the unit answers calls.
The default setting is “4”.
“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 45), you will know that 
there are no new messages when the 
phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then 
hang up without being charged for the call.
1{ MENU}  i  { 0 }{ 6}{ 1}
2Select the desired line.
3Select the desired setting.  i {SAVE}  
i  {OFF }
For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a flat-rate service 
package 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 your telephone service provider 
rather than t he unit’s answering system, 
turn off the answering system (page 40). 
This unit does not have an indicator to 
indicate if there are new messages in 
your mailbox service. L
To use this unit’s answering system 
rather than the Voice Mail service 
provided by your telephone service 
provider, please contact your telephone 
service provider to deactivate your Voice 
Mail service.
If your telephone service provider 
cannot do this:
– Set this unit’s “ Ring count” setting 
so that this unit’s answering system 
answers calls before the Voice Mail 
service of your telephone service 
provider does. It is necessary to check 
the ring count requir ed to activate the 
Voice Mail service provided by your 
telephone service provider 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 service 
provider.
Caller’s recording time
You can change the maximum message 
recording time allotted to each caller.
The default setting is “3min ”.
“Greeting only ”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1{ MENU}  i  { 0 }{ 6}{ 2}
2Select the desired line.
3Select the desired setting.  i {SAVE}  
i  {OFF }
Handset
Handset
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Note:
LIf the message memo ry becomes full, 
the unit automaticall y switches to the 
“Greeting only ” mode and no new 
messages are recorded. If you have 
recorded your own greeting message, 
that same greeting message is 
announced to callers even though their 
messages are not recorded. If you have 
not recorded your own greeting 
message, the prerecorded message 
used for “ Greeting only ” mode is 
announced to callers (page 41).
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.
The default setting is “ 11”.
1{MENU}  i  { 0 }{ 6}{ 3}
2Enter the desired 2-digit remote code. 
i  {SAVE } i  {OFF }
Recording mode
You can select a recording mode. 
Enhanced recording provides improved 
sound quality, but the total recording 
capacity is reduced.
The default setting is “ Standard 
recording 60min ”.
1{MENU}  i  { 0 }{ 6}{ 4}
2Select the desired setting.  i {SAVE}  
i  {OFF }
Message alert
You can select whether or not the 
message indicator on the handset slowly 
flashes in amber when new messages are 
recorded (page 43). The default setting is 
“Off ”.
1{MENU}  i  { 0 }{#}
2Select the desired setting.  i {SAVE}  
i  {OFF }
Note:
L While message alert feature is on, 
battery operating time is shortened 
(page 14).
L If you have new messages and 
message alert feature is on, the 
message indicator does not indicate 
battery charge status (page 13). The 
indicator slowly flashes in amber until 
you listen to all new messages.
Handset
Handset
Handset
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Intercom
Intercom calls can be made:
– between the handset and base unit
– between handsets
Note: 
LIf you receive an outside call while 
talking on the intercom, you hear 2 tones 
(page 37). To answer the call with the 
handset, press { LINE1} or { LINE2 } that 
is flashing on the handset. To answer the 
call with the base unit, press  {LINE1 } or 
{ LINE2 } that is flashing on the base unit.
L You can locate a misplaced handset by 
paging it (handset locator).
Making an intercom call
1{INTERCOM}
2To page the base unit, press  {0 }.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ( {1 } –  {8 }).
L The destination unit beeps for 1 
minute.
L To stop paging, press  {OFF }.
3When you finish talking, press  {OFF }.
1{ INTERCOM}
2To page a specified handset, enter its 
extension number ( {1 } –  {8 }).
To page all handsets, press  {0 }.
L The destination unit(s) beeps for 1 
minute. L
To stop paging, press  {INTERCOM }.
L Even if you call all handsets, only the 
handset user who answers first can 
take the intercom call.
3When you finish talking, press  {SP-
PHONE }.
Answering an intercom call
1Press  {C} to answer the page.
2When you finish taking, press  {OFF }.
1Press  {INTERCOM } to answer the 
page.
2When you finish talking, press 
{ INTERCOM }.
Note for handset and base unit:
L The ringer volume for intercom calls 
follows the higher volume level of the 2 
lines (page 38).
L When the ringer volume is set to off for 
both lines, the handset or the base unit 
rings at the low level for intercom calls.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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Transferring calls
Outside calls can be transferred between 
the handset and base unit, and between 2 
handsets.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM}  to put the call on hold.
2To page the base unit, press  {0 }.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ( {1 } –  {8 }).
L If you do not wish to announce the 
transfer, skip to step 4.
3Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press  {LINE1 } or  {LINE2 } that is 
flashing on the hand set to return to 
the outside call.
4To complete the transfer, press  {OFF }.
L The outside call is being routed to the 
unit.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM}  to put the call on hold.
2To page a specified handset, enter its 
extension number ( {1 } –  {8 }).
To page all handsets, press  {0 }.
L If you do not wish to announce the 
transfer, skip to step 4.
L Even if you call all handsets, only the 
handset user who answers first can 
take the transferred call.
3Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press  {LINE1 } or  {LINE2 } that is 
flashing to return to the outside call.
4To complete the transfer, press  {SP-
PHONE }.
L The outside call is being routed to the 
handset.
Answering transferred calls
Press  {C} to answer the page.
Press  {INTERCOM } to answer the page.
Note for handset and base unit:
L After the paging party disconnects, you 
can talk to the outside caller.
L If the paging party hangs up before you 
answer the page, “ Incoming call” is 
displayed. Press  {LINE1 } or  {LINE2 } on 
the handset or  {LINE1 } or  {LINE2 } on 
the base unit to take the transferred call.
Handset
Base unit
Handset
Base unit
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