Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
NERGY TAR is a U.S. registered mark. About these operating instructions These operating instructions can be used for both the KX-TG5561 and the KX-TG5566. Notable differences between the KX-TG5561 and KX-TG5566: The KX-TG5561 features a monochrome display handset. The KX-TG5566 features a color display handset with USB-support.
Order number KX-TG5561 KX-TG5566 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV1Z Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z Wall mounting adaptor PQKL10068Z1 Battery HHR-P104 Handset cover PQYNTG5432MR Belt clip PQKE10396Z2 Audio cable PQJA10165Z USB cable PQJA10166Z – CD-ROM PQJKTG5576Z – For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Expanding your phone The KX-TG5561 and KX-TG5566 each include one handset and one base unit. You can expand the system by adding up to 7 accessory handsets, sold separately. A maximum of 8 handsets can be registered to a base unit.
TG5561_5566.book Page 7 Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:07 PM Introduction Available accessory handsets 3 accessory handset models are available for the KX-TG5561 and KX-TG5566. Operations and features of 3 different accessory handsets have certain differences as indicated in the table below.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to L Use caution when installing or modifying dangerous voltages or other risks. telephone lines. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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L Unplug this unit 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 and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor. Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a Panasonic battery back-up power supply noted on page 6.
(2). – Noise is heard during conversations. – Caller ID features (page 32) do not function properly. To single-line telephone Close the handset cover. jack (RJ11C) Telephone Noise filter line cord (For DSL users) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6 HRS” and 4 when you place the handset on the base unit. Battery performance After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation Operating time...
– “Charge for 6 HRS” “Screen saver” will be displayed, and – 4 will occasionally change position in order L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic to preserve the life of the display. battery noted on page 6. Example: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
M MIC (Microphone) D Navigator key N {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) E Charge contacts SP-PHONE indicator F {PROGRAM} {AUTO} O {HOLD} G {MUTE} P {CONF} (Conference) H {CALL WAIT} {FLASH} Q {INTERCOM} {TRANSFER} INTERCOM indicator I {REDIAL} {PAUSE} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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H USB cable jack (color display models: KX-TG5566 and KX- TGA552 only) I {REDIAL} {PAUSE} J Ringer indicator Message indicator K Receiver L Display M {OFF} N {CLEAR} {MUTE} O {INTERCOM} {HOLD} P Microphone Q Charge contacts For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Initial setting caller or viewed this caller information. Set date & time *1 Monochrome display models: KX- TG5561 and KX-TGA550 only *2 Color display models: KX-TG5566, KX- TGA551, and KX-TGA552 only For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {0}{6} {1}{5} {0}{5}. any of the handset’s controls or lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. They Date:06.15.2005 will also light when a call is being received. Time:12:00 AM 0-9=Date&Time For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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(including daylight saving time). L If you have not set the date and time manually, Caller ID will not adjust the date and time. L You can turn this feature off (page 59). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
To redial the last number dialed To use the speakerphone Press {C} or {s}. Lift the handset and press {s}. Press {REDIAL}. L “SP-phone” will be displayed. Dial the phone number. When the other party answers, speak into the microphone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound and the ringer indicator will flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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{PAUSE} is pressed. Press when another extension is on an outside repeatedly to insert longer pauses. call. L “Conference” will be displayed. L A maximum of 4 parties (including the outside party) can join a conversation. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
– If the handset is off the base unit, press {C} or {s} on the handset, then press {SP-PHONE} on the base unit. – If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift the handset. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}. L The SP-PHONE indicator flashes. L To return to the conversation, press {MUTE} or {SP-PHONE}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
To activate this feature, see page 56. Temporary ringer off While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring the next time a call is received. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
There are 3 tones and 4 melodies. Press {^} or {V}. Within 10 seconds, press {<} or {>} repeatedly to select the desired ringer tone. L To stop ringing, press {0}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
555-765-4321 then press {CLEAR}. Enter the appropriate character or number. Press {SAVE}. Note: L To add other items, repeat from step L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all characters or numbers. Press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Important: Press {C} (right soft key). L Only the KX-TG5561 and KX-TGA550 L To view the first item, press support this feature. {SEARCH}. Monochrome display model users can also Push the joystick up or down repeatedly enter the phonebook from the handset’s...
PIN as necessary (page 22). L If you have rotary or pulse service, you need to press {*} before pressing {MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing mode temporarily to tone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Copying phonebook items You can copy one or all of the phonebook Copying all items items from the handset to the phonebook of a compatible Panasonic handset (page Press {C} (right soft key). Press {COPY}. Important: Scroll to “All items”, then press L Make sure the destination handset is not {SELECT}.
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. For example, if you need to dial the line access number “9” with a PBX: For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L If the unit is connected to a PBX system, will not be announced. The caller information may not be received announcement is heard at the ringer properly. Consult your PBX supplier. volume (page 26, 49). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {OPTION}. Press {1} to select “Ringer ID”. To select a tone or melody, scroll to “Tone & Melody”, then press {SELECT}. To select a song, scroll to “Customized ring”, then press {SELECT}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
“User data”, then press {SELECT}. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired picture. L To view the picture name, press {LIST}. To return to the picture, press {VIEW}. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L Each handset has its own caller list. If you viewed the caller list or answered a call on one handset, the same information in the other handsets will be displayed as “missed calls”. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L To edit the number, press {EDIT} repeatedly until the number is shown in the desired format (see “Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back” on page 35, step 3). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L To stop paging, press {OFF}. user can switch to the speaker by pressing {s}. To switch back to the Handset 2: receiver, press {C}. Press {C}, {s}, or {INTERCOM} to answer. When finished talking, press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L The outside call rings at the paged the base unit. unit. Note: L If the paged party does not answer the call, press {C} or {s} to return to the call. If not answered within 1 minute, the For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
To page a specified handset, press its extension number ({1} to {8}). To page all handsets, press {0}. To make a voice announcement to all handsets, press {*} (A), then speak into the MIC when the SP-PHONE indicator stops flashing. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Conference calls During an outside call, press A conference call allows the handset and {INTERCOM}. the base unit or a compatible Panasonic L The call will be put on hold. handset (page 6) to speak together with an outside party.
Scroll to N, then press {SELECT}. monitor”. Scroll to “Set base unit”, then press {SELECT}. Scroll to “Room monitor”, then press {SELECT}. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select “On” or “Off”. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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Note: L The monitored handset displays “Room monitor”. L If 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. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L To go to next page, press {NEXT}. L To go back to the top of the menu, press {TOP}. L To go back to the previous menu, press {BACK}, or push the joystick left. Monochrome display models: KX-TG5561 and KX-TGA550 only Main menu Sub-menu 1...
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Appearance – LCD contrast – Function Voice enhancer – Memory status – Customer support – Initial setting Talking CallerID – Caller ID edit – Room monitor – Key tone – Auto talk – Interrupt tone For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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Date and time – Time adjustment *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you will not need to program the same item using another handset. *2 KX-TGA551 does not support this feature. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
{3}: 400 ms {4}: 300 ms {5}: 250 ms {6}: 110 ms {7}: 100 ms {8}: 90 ms Set line mode {1}: A {2}: B* {1} {2} {2} HS registration Go to step 5 on page 59. {1} {3} {0} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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{3} {3} {2} Message alert {1}: On {0}: Off* {3} {4} {0} Customer support Confirm URL address. {6} {8} {0} Ringer volume {1}: Low {2}: Medium {*} {1} {6} {0} (Base unit) {3}: High* {0}: Off For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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Go to step 4 on page 54. {1} {8} {1} Appearance {1}: Color 1* {2}: Color 2 {1} {8} {2} {3}: Color 3 {4}: Color 4 Memory status Confirm memory status. {6} {7} {0} *1 KX-TGA551 does not support this feature. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. Note: L If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L To re-record, scroll to “Retry”, press other’s voice until you disconnect the {SELECT}, then start from step 7. audio cable from the handset. Scroll to “Save”, then press {SELECT}. Enter the desired name (max. 15 characters, page 27). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
(page 49) will be used instead of that song. Note: L KX-TG5561, KX-TGA550, and KX- Changing the name of a song TGA551 only: The total recording time is 90 seconds. Press {MENU} (center of joystick).
Depending on the size of each file, the number of files which can be stored will decrease. Memory usage Memory File type Quantity used Wallpaper 1 pattern Picture ID 3 patterns Song 30 seconds 7 % (customized ring) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select “All wallpapers”, “All picture ID”, or “All Custom ring”, then press {SELECT}. L To cancel erasing, press {NO}. Press {YES}. L To continue erasing additional data, repeat from step 3. Press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
To select a preset pattern, scroll to Press {YES}. “Fixed data”, then press {SELECT}. L To erase another picture, repeat from step 6. To select your original picture, scroll to “User data”, then press {SELECT}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Push the joystick up or down repeatedly {SELECT}. to select “On” or “Off”. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. to select the desired setting. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Push the joystick up or down repeatedly only) to select “On” or “Off”. Important: Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. L Only the KX-TG5561 and KX-TGA550 Note: support this feature. L If you subscribe to Caller ID service and You can adjust the handset display want to view the caller’s information on...
Scroll to “Ringer volume”, then press {SELECT}. Push the joystick up or down repeatedly to select the desired volume. L To turn the ringer off, push the joystick down repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Scroll to “Deregistration”, then to select the desired setting. press {SELECT}. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. Enter {3} {3} {5}. Press {OK}. L The handset’s extension number (! to )) will disappear from the display. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
1 minute. Handset: Press {OK} (right soft key), then wait until the handset beeps. L Registration is complete. L The handset’s new extension number (! to )) will be displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {MENU} (center of joystick). 22). Scroll to Q, then press {SELECT}. Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. Scroll to “VM tone detect”, then Note: press {SELECT}. L When storing your Voice Mail access number and your mailbox password, For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {MENU} (center of the joystick), then press {VM}. L The speakerphone will turn on. L If the handset beeps 3 times, the Voice Mail access number has not been stored. Store the number (page 60). Follow the pre-recorded instructions. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}. Note: L The message indicator will not flash for new messages while the handset is in use. L While message alert is on, battery operating time will be shortened (page 13). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Connecting an optional headset to the pocket using the included belt clip. handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only a Panasonic headset. See page 6 for To attach the belt clip compatible headsets and ordering information. To connect an optional headset to the...
Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (1). Connect the telephone line cord (2). Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes (A) and (B) on the base unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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L The position of the mounting pins may vary depending on the size of the wall mounting plate installed. Refer to the illustration below. L Raise the antennas. 83 mm 102 mm ") (4") 83 mm (3 ") 102 mm (4") For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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TG5561_5566.book Page 66 Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:07 PM Useful Information To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the release levers (1), remove the adaptor (2). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Press {OFF} to exit. Erase items from another 555-765-4321 handset’s phonebook (page 29). When phonebook Phonebook full (The name/number is an memory is available, you can copy all phonebook items example.) (page 30) or individual items one by one (page 30). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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Move closer to the base unit, and try again. Please try again L Other units are in use and the system is busy. Try again later. later. L Another user is listening to messages. Try again later. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
L Do not pause for over 1 minute while programming. L Move closer to the base unit. While programming, the L A call is being received. Answer the call and start again handset starts to ring. from the beginning after hanging up. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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L The called handset is too far from the base unit. handset or base unit. L The called unit is in use. Try again later. I cannot make a voice L Other handsets are in use. Try again later. announcement. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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Press {OFF}. Confirm that the destination handset is in standby mode (i.e., not in use) and try again. The display exits the L The handset automatically exits after 1 minute of phonebook while inactivity. searching. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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(for example, the long distance “1” or the caller list. area code is missing). Edit the phone number with another pattern (page 35). The display exits the L The handset automatically exits after 1 minute of caller list while searching. inactivity. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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L This product is not designed to make calls in the event of a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line in the event that emergency calls need to be made during a power failure (page 11). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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The base and handset units must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Phone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) FCC Warning (KX-TG5566 and KX-...
" x 1 " x 1 ") Mass (Weight): Approx. 168 g (0.37 lb.) Power supply: Ni-MH battery (3.6 V, 830 mAh) Security codes: 1,000,000 Note: L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B Door #12 McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport...
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L Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. L Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.