Panasonic Kx Tg8411 Operating Instructions Manual

							Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate 
service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save 
them for future reference.
Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TG8421BX
Digital Cordless Answering System
Model shown is KX-TG8411.Model No.
 KX-TG8411BX
Digital Cordless Phone
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							Table of Contents
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Introduction
Model composition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information
For your safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . 6
For best performance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Setting up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Note when setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Temporarily switching the display mode
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Screen saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . 16
Key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Phonebook
Handset phonebook  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Special programming  . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Registering a unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service  . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Caller list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Answering System
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning the answering system on/off. 32
Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Listening to messages using the base 
unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Listening to messages using the 
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Answering system settings . . . . . . . .  37
Voice Mail Service
Voice mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Locator
Handset locator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Useful Information
Character entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
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Model composition
*1 The answering system is only available for KX-TG8421 series.
LThe suffix (BX) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions:
KX-TG8411BX/KX-TG8421BX
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
*1 See page 4 for replacement battery information.
*2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
SeriesModel No.Base unitHandset
Part No.Part No.Quantity
KX-TG8411 series KX-TG8411 KX-TG8411 KX-TGA840 1
KX-TG8421 series
*1KX-TG8421 KX-TG8421 KX-TGA840 1
No.Accessory item/Part numberQuantity
1AC adaptor/PQLV219BX 1
2Telephone line cord 1
3Rechargeable batteries
*1/HHR-55AAAB or N4DHYYY00001 2
4Handset cover*21
5Belt clip 1
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To use the unit
Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.
*1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied 
batteries.
Headset (optional)
Connecting a headset to the handset allows for hands-free conversations. ■ Belt clip
To attach To remove
Accessory itemModel number
Rechargeable 
batteriesHHR-4MPT*1
Battery type:
– Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH).
– 2 x AAA (R03) size for the handset.
DECT repeater KX-A272
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For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully before 
using the product to ensure proper and safe 
operation of your product.
WARNING
Power connection
LUse only the power source marked on the 
product.
LDo not overload power outlets and 
extension cords. This can result in the risk 
of fire or electric shock.
LCompletely insert the AC adaptor/power 
plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so 
may cause electric shock and/or excessive 
heat resulting in a fire.
LRegularly remove any dust, etc. from the 
AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the 
power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth. 
Accumulated dust may cause an insulation 
defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
LUnplug the product from power outlets if it 
emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes 
an unusual noise. These conditions can 
cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that 
smoke has stopped emitting and contact an 
authorised service centre.
LUnplug from power outlets and never touch 
the inside of the product if its casing has 
been broken open.
LNever touch the plug with wet hands. 
Danger of electric shock exists.
Installation
LTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, 
do not expose the product to rain or any 
type of moisture.
LDo not place or use this product near 
automatically controlled devices such as 
automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio 
waves emitted from this product may cause 
such devices to malfunction resulting in an 
accident.
LDo not allow the AC adaptor or telephone 
line cord to be excessively pulled, bent or 
placed under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
LUnplug the product from power outlets 
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or 
aerosol cleaners.
LDo not disassemble the product.
LDo not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, 
etc.) onto the telephone line cord plug, or 
allow it to become wet at all. This may 
cause a fire. If the telephone line cord plug 
becomes wet, immediately pull it from the 
telephone wall jack, and do not use.
Medical
LConsult the manufacturer of any personal 
medical devices, such as pacemakers or 
hearing aids, to determine if they are 
adequately shielded from external RF 
(radio frequency) energy. (The product 
operates in the frequency range of 1.88 
GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission 
power is 250 mW (max.).)
LDo not use the product in health care 
facilities if any regulations posted in the 
area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or 
health care facilities may be using 
equipment that could be sensitive to 
external RF energy.
CAUTION
Installation and relocation
LNever install telephone wiring during an 
electrical storm.
LNever install telephone line jacks in wet 
locations unless the jack is specifically 
designed for wet locations.
LNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or 
terminals unless the telephone line has 
been disconnected at the network interface.
LUse caution when installing or modifying 
telephone lines.
LThe AC adaptor is used as the main 
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC 
outlet is installed near the product and is 
easily accessible.
LThis product is unable to make calls when:
– the handset batteries need recharging or 
have failed.
– there is a power failure.
– the key lock feature is turned on.
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Battery
LWe recommend using the batteries noted 
on page 4. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-
MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
LDo not mix old and new batteries.
LDo not open or mutilate the batteries. 
Released electrolyte from the batteries is 
corrosive and may cause burns or injury to 
the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and 
may be harmful if swallowed.
LExercise care when handling the batteries. 
Do not allow conductive materials such as 
rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the 
batteries, otherwise a short circuit may 
cause the batteries and/or the conductive 
material to overheat and cause burns.
LCharge the batteries provided with or 
identified for use with this product only, in 
accordance with the instructions and 
limitations specified in this manual.
LOnly use a compatible base unit (or 
charger) to charge the batteries. Do not 
tamper with the base unit (or charger). 
Failure to follow these instructions may 
cause the batteries to swell or explode.
Important safety 
instructions
When using your product, basic safety 
precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and 
injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for 
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, 
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet 
basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a 
cordless type) during an electrical storm. 
There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas 
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries 
indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of 
batteries in a fire. They may explode. 
Check with local codes for possible special 
disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic 
units use radio waves to communicate with 
each other.
LFor maximum coverage and noise-free 
communications, place your base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central 
location with no obstructions between 
the handset and base unit in an indoor 
environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as 
TVs, radios, personal computers, 
wireless devices, or other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency 
transmitters, such as external antennas 
of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid 
putting the base unit on a bay window or 
near a window.)
LCoverage and voice quality depends on the 
local environmental conditions.
LIf the reception for a base unit location is not 
satisfactory, move the base unit to another 
location for better reception.
Environment
LKeep the product away from electrical noise 
generating devices, such as fluorescent 
lamps and motors.
LThe product should be kept free from 
excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, 
and vibration.
LThe product should not be exposed to direct 
sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the 
product.
LWhen you leave the product unused for a 
long period of time, unplug the product from 
the power outlet.
LThe product should be kept away from heat 
sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It 
should not be placed in rooms where the 
temperature is less than 0 °C or greater 
than 40 °C. Damp basements should also 
be avoided.
LThe maximum calling distance may be 
shortened when the product is used in the 
following places: Near obstacles such as 
hills, tunnels, underground, near metal 
objects such as wire fences, etc.
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LOperating the product near electrical 
appliances may cause interference. Move 
away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
LWipe the outer surface of the product 
with a soft moist cloth.
LDo not use benzine, thinner, or any 
abrasive powder.
Notice for product disposal, transfer, or 
return
LThis product can store your private/
confidential information. To protect your 
privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that 
you erase information such as phonebook 
or caller list entries from the memory before 
you dispose of, transfer, or return the 
product.
Information on Disposal in other Countries 
outside the European Union
These symbols are only valid in the European 
Union. If you wish to discard these items, 
please contact your local authorities or dealer 
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Specifications
■Standard:
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless 
Telecommunications),
GAP (Generic Access Profile)
■Frequency range:
1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz
■RF transmission power:
Approx. 10 mW (average power per 
channel)
■Power source:
220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
■Power consumption:
Base unit
*1:
Standby: Approx. 0.7 W
Maximum: Approx. 4.0 WBase unit
*2:
Standby: Approx. 0.8 W
Maximum: Approx. 4.2 W
■Operating conditions:
0°C–40°C, 20 %–80 % relative air 
humidity (dry)
*1 KX-TG8411
*2 KX-TG8421
Note:
LDesign and specifications are subject to 
change without notice.
LThe illustrations in these instructions may 
vary slightly from the actual product.
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Setting up
Connections
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC 
adaptor PQLV219BX.
■Base unit
*For DSL/ADSL service users
Battery installation
LUSE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA 
(R03) size.
LDo NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-
Cd batteries.LConfirm correct polarities (S, T).
Battery charge
Charge for about 7 hours.
LWhen the batteries are fully charged, 
the charge indicator goes off.
Base
unitBase
unit
Correct Wrong
Hook
Hook
(220-240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz)
“Click”
Press plug 
firmly.
Use only the
supplied 
telephone
line cord.
To telephone 
line
DSL/ADSL filter* 
(Not supplied) “Click”
LWhen the language selection is 
displayed, see page 13.
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
Confirm “Charging” is displayed.
Charge indicator
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Note when setting up
Note for connections
LThe AC adaptor must remain 
connected at all times. (It is normal for 
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected 
to a vertically oriented or floor-
mounted AC outlet. Do not connect 
the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted 
AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor 
may cause it to become disconnected.
During a power failure
The unit will not work during a power 
failure. We recommend connecting a 
corded-type telephone (without AC 
adaptor) to the same telephone line or to 
the same telephone line jack using a T-
adaptor.
Note for battery installation
LUse the supplied rechargeable 
batteries. For replacement, we 
recommend using the Panasonic 
rechargeable batteries noted on page 
4, 6.
LWipe the battery ends (S, T) with a 
dry cloth.
LAvoid touching the battery ends (S, 
T) or the unit contacts.
Note for battery charge
LIt is normal for the handset to feel 
warm during charging.
LClean the charge contacts of the 
handset and base unit with a soft and 
dry cloth once a month. Clean more 
often if the unit is exposed to grease, 
dust, or high humidity.
Battery level
Panasonic Ni-MH battery 
performance (supplied batteries)
Note:
LIt is normal for batteries not to reach 
full capacity at the initial charge. 
Maximum battery performance is 
reached after a few complete cycles of 
charge/discharge (use).
LActual battery performance depends 
on a combination of how often the 
handset is in use and how often it is 
not in use (standby).
LEven after the handset is fully 
charged, the handset can be left on 
the base unit without any ill effect on 
the batteries.
LThe battery level may not be 
displayed correctly after you replace 
the batteries. In this case, place the 
handset on the base unit and let it 
charge for at least 7 hours.
IconBattery level
&High
(Medium
)Low
0)4Needs charging.
OperationOperating time
In continuous 
use15 hours max.
Not in use 
(standby)250 hours
(10 days) max.
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Controls
Handset
ACharge indicator, Ringer indicator
BSpeaker
C{C} (Talk)
D{s} (Speakerphone)
EHeadset jack
FDial keypad
GReceiver
HDisplay
I{ih} (Off/Power)
J{R/E}
R: Recall/Flash
E: Alarm shortcut keyKMicrophone
LCharge contacts
■Control type
A Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and 
a joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by 
pressing the centre of the joystick, you 
can select the feature shown directly 
above it on the display.
B Joystick
By pushing the joystick ({^}, {V}, {}) repeatedly, you can:
– scroll through (up, down, left, or 
right) various lists or items
– adjust the receiver or speaker 
volume (up or down) while talking
LAs all multiple items cannot be 
displayed on screen at the same 
time, you can quickly search the 
desired item to move screens by 
pushing the joystick right or left, 
instead of scrolling down or up line 
by line (page 26).
Base unit
■KX-TG8411
A{x} (Locator)
BCharge contacts
B
G
H
I
J
K
C
D
E
F
A
L
A
BB A
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