Charge the handset battery for 7 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/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. Operating Instructions 5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TG5771 Model No.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.
Notable differences among KX-TG5771, KX-TG5776, KX-TG5777, and KX-TG5779 These operating instructions can be used for the following models: – KX-TG5771 features a monochrome display handset (KX-TGA570). – KX-TG5776 and KX-TG5779 feature a color display handset with USB-support (KX- TGA571). – KX-TG5777 features 2 color display handsets with USB-support (KX-TGA571).
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KX-TG5771 Monochrome display handset KX-TG5777 KX-TG5779 *1 For operations related to this cordless camera, refer to its operating instructions included with this unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help KX-TG5776 2 color display handsets Cordless camera Color display handset Introduction Color display...
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Introduction Monochrome display model: KX-TGA570 (included with KX-TG5771) 1 Using the soft keys The handset features 3 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. 2 Using the navigator key...
Expanding your phone system You can expand the phone system by registering the following handsets and other devices to a single base unit (KX-TG5771, KX-TG5776, KX-TG5777, or KX-TG5779): max. 8 For further information or to order these handsets and devices, visit http://www.panasonic.com...
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*3 Requires the 5.8 GHz expandable Digital cordless camera KX-TGA573. KX-TG5779 includes a cordless camera. For operations related to this cordless camera, refer to the included cordless camera’s operating instructions. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help KX-TGA570 Same handset supplied with KX-TG5771 Monochrome 1.4 inch...
USB cable CD-ROM Charger 5.8 GHz cordless camera AC adaptor for cordless camera Wall-mounting adaptor for cordless camera Call button for cordless camera For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Quantity Order number KX-TG 5771 PQLV207V PQJA10075Z HHR-P105 PQYNTG5771SR PQJA10165Z PQJA10166Z –...
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Introduction *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. *2 Both of the USB cables function well. *3 Allows you to install the GIGARANGE USB Utility software on a compatible computer. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
Wall-mounting adaptor for base unit T-adaptor Note: L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic units (page 7). Sales and support information L To order additional/replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368. L TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
10. Never push any objects through slots in the product. This may result in the For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the product. 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product.
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These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211- 7262). L Do not spill liquids (detergents, cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone line...
RF energy. For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the following: L Placing the product away from electrical appliances.
Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit (A) and telephone line jack (B). Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly (C). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV207. Note: L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times.
Preparation Setting up the handset Connecting the charger (KX-TG5777 only) L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV207. (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Bottom of the charger Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Note: L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times.
While charging, the charge indicator on the handset lights in amber. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator lights in green. Base unit L Model shown is KX-TG5771. Charger (KX-TG5777 only) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Note: L If you want to use the handset immediately, charge the battery for at least 15 minutes.
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In this case, place the handset on the base unit or charger and let charge for 7 hours. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Wall mounting for charger (KX-TG5777 only) Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template as a guide.
F {STOP} G {ANSWER ON} H {MESSAGE} I Antenna J Speaker K Charge contacts L {*} (TONE) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help L M N M {PAUSE} {REDIAL} N {FLASH} {CALL WAIT} O {MUTE} P {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) SP-PHONE indicator Q MIC (Microphone) R Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>})
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Preparation Monochrome display model: KX-TGA570 (included with KX-TG5771) Handset For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack/Audio jack D {C} (TALK) E Navigator key ({^} {V} {<} {>}) F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {*} (TONE) H {FLASH} {CALL WAIT}...
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Color display model: KX-TGA571 (included with KX-TG5776/KX-TG5777/KX- TG5779) Handset For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack/Audio jack D {C} (TALK) E Joystick L {^} {V}: Push the joystick up or down. L {<} {>}: Push the joystick left or right.
Handset number: displayed when paging, or being paged (example shown here: handset 1). Paging all handsets Base unit is in programming mode. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Handset display items Displayed Meaning item --:-- The date and time need to be set.
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Phonebook Set date & time Initial setting Customer support L Each menu icon on the left changes to the one on the right when selected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Color display models: KX-TG5776/KX-TG5777/KX-TG5779/KX- TGA571 Menu icon Menu/feature Answering device...
{^} {V} Handset: {<} {>} Base unit: {^} {V} {<} {>} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Meaning The words in the brackets indicate button names/ soft key names on the handset and base unit. Proceed to the next operation. The words in quotations indicate the menu on the display.
{MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{1}{2}{0} Select the desired setting. i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Date and time Set the correct date and time. When you play back a message from the answering system (page 55), the unit announces the day and time it was recorded.
L To switch to the receiver, press {C}. Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making a call using the redial list The last 10 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.
Adjusting the speaker volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while talking. Redialing the last number dialed {SP-PHONE} i {REDIAL} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making/Answering Calls Answering calls When a call is being received, the ringer indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base unit flash rapidly.
– the caller hangs up before you answer the call. – another person answers the call using another phone connected to the same line. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
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Call Waiting tone. Please contact your telephone service provider for details and availability of this service in your area. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Making/Answering Calls Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call after the tone.
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Note for handset and base unit: L A maximum of 4 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 3 extensions. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Call privacy Call privacy allows you to prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers.
L If you do not need to assign the ringer ID and light-up ID, go to step 11. “Set Ringer ID” i {SELECT} Select the desired item. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Turns the ringer ID off. No Ringer Press {SELECT}, then go to step 9.
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(page 49). {SELECT} Select the desired ringer ID (page 38). i {OK} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help “Set Light-up ID” i {SELECT} Select the desired light-up ID (page 38). i {OK} “Set Picture ID” i {SELECT} Select the desired item.
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Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the character or number you want to erase, then press {CLEAR}. Enter the appropriate character or number. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Note: L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all characters or numbers.
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{SELECT} i Select the desired light-up ID. {OK} *2 To turn the light-up ID off, select “No Light-upID”. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Erasing an item in the handset phonebook To change Select the current the picture ID picture ID. i...
Copying handset phonebook items You can copy one or all of the phonebook items from the handset to the phonebook of a compatible Panasonic handset (KX- TGA570/KX-TGA571/KX-TGA572). Important: L Ringer ID and light-up ID for phonebook items are not copied.
L We recommend you make a note of which phone numbers are stored in which dial keys. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service.
You can view the number of missed calls by pressing {CID} (left soft key). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller ID Service Note: L If you press {CID}, then press {OFF} without viewing all missed calls in the caller list, “Missed call”...
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When a call is received from a caller stored in the handset phonebook, the assigned indicator color flashes after Caller ID information is displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Picture ID (Color display models only) Important: L Only KX-TG5776, KX-TG5777, KX- TG5779, and KX-TGA571 support this feature.
1 Local phone number Example: 321-5555 2 Area code – Local phone number Example: 555-321-5555 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller ID Service 3 1 – Area code – Local phone number Example: 1-555-321-5555 Caller ID number auto edit...
34. Erasing selected caller information {CID} (left soft key) Select the desired item. {ERASE} i “Yes” i {SELECT} i {OFF} Erasing all caller information {CID} (left soft key) {ERASE} i “Yes” i {SELECT} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
Then press {^} or {V} to select “Ringer volume”. i {SELECT} Press {^} or {V} to select the desired setting. L This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed. {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming...
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Programming Monochrome display models: KX-TG5771/KX-TGA570 L When you find “*1” in the following table, refer to the note below. *1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset.
Main menu Initial setting Customer support For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Sub-menu 1 Auto Intercom Talking CallerID Caller ID edit LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Set base unit Set tel line Registration Set date & time Change language Handset name –...
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*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to program the same item using another handset. Main menu Answering device Ringer setting Display setting Set date & time For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Sub-menu 1 To play new To play all To erase all Settings Ringer volume...
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Main menu Initial setting Customer support For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Sub-menu 1 Auto Intercom Talking CallerID Caller ID edit Key tone Auto talk Set base unit Set tel line Registration Set date & time Change language Handset name –...
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Custom ring (Customized ringer tone for handset) Customer support Date and time Deregistration Handset name HS registration (Handset registration) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Feature Setting code code {1}: On {0}: <Off> {2}{0}{0} {2}{7}{3} {1}: On(Ringer On) {2}: On(Ringer Off) {0}: <Off>...
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(Handset) Talking CallerID (Base unit) Time adjustment (Caller ID subscribers only) To erase all (Erasing all messages) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Feature Setting code code {1}: <On> {0}: Off {1}{6}{5} {1}–{6}: Level 1–6 <3> {1}{4}{5} {1}: On {0}: <Off>...
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*4 Turn this feature off if you prefer not to hear key tones while you are dialing or pressing any keys, including confirmation tones and error tones. *5 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Consult your PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at “700 ms” unless pressing {FLASH} fails to pick up the call waiting call.
2 melodies are already stored at the time of purchase. Select the desired item. i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming Note: L If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to 3) for the handset ringer tone.
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“Save” i {SELECT} Enter the desired name (max. 14 characters; page 33). {SAVE} i {OFF} Disconnect the audio cable from the handset. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Note: L Monochrome display models (KX- TG5771/KX-TGA570): The total recording time is about 90 seconds.
ID (page 38), the ringer ID assignment is canceled, and the handset ringer tone (page 49) is used instead of that song. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming Changing the handset name Each handset can be given a customized name (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.), this is useful...
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(default) is used instead of that melody. L If the erased melody was assigned to certain callers as ringer ID (page 38), the For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Programming ringer ID assignment is canceled, and the handset ringer tone (page 49) is used instead of that song.
{ANSWER ON} button lights. L When the answering system is turned off, the {ANSWER ON} button turns off. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Screening calls While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the base unit and handset speakers.
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 60). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Answering System Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded, the {MESSAGE} button on the base unit flashes.
L To switch to the receiver, press {C}. Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume Press {^} or {V} repeatedly while listening to a message. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 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.
“Yes” i {SELECT} Erasing all messages {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{3}{2}{5} “Yes” i {SELECT} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Answering System 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.
Note: L You can ignore the voice guidance and control the unit using remote commands (page 58). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 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.
Call your phone number. When the answering system picks up, press {*} to skip the greeting message and record your message after the beep. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Answering system settings Remote code A remote code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely.
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Mail service so that the answering system can answer the call first. To do so, consult your telephone service provider. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller.
(page 17). The indicator slowly flashes blue until you listen to all new messages. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Answering System Call screening This feature allows you to monitor a message from the base unit and handset speakers when the answering system is recording the message.
L If your Voice Mail service uses Voice Mail tones and the message is over 3 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help minutes long, the handset may not indicate new messages. Voice Mail (VM) tone detection Your telephone service provider sends special signals (sometimes called “Voice...
L If a cordless camera (KX-TGA573) is registered to the base unit, its extension number is not displayed on the monochrome display models (KX- TG5771/KX-TGA570). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Multi-unit Operation Base unit {INTERCOM} To page a specified handset, enter its extension number ({1} –...
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Handset When you are paged by the base unit or another handset, speak into the microphone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help L To switch to the receiver, press {C}. To end the intercom, press {OFF}. Note: L Auto intercom cannot be used when: –...
L If the paged party does not answer, press {INTERCOM} to return to the outside call. To complete the transfer, press {SP- PHONE}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Multi-unit Operation L The outside call is being routed to the handset. Answering transferred calls Handset Press {C} to answer the page.
L To put the outside call on hold, press {HOLD}. To resume the conference, press {CONF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Note for handset and base unit: L One more extension can join a conference call. To join the conference call using the handset, press {C}.
Start from step 2. Deregistering a handset Handset {MENU} (middle soft key) i {#}{1}{3}{1} {3}{3}{5} i {OK} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Multi-unit Operation Deregistering other devices The base unit can cancel the registration of a registered device (KX-TGA573/KX- TGA575, page 7).
1-866-605-1277. Headset (optional) Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page 11. L Headset shown is KX-TCA86. L Handset shown is KX-TGA570. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
Invalid. Please register to the base unit No items stored For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The called handset or base unit is in use. L Privacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (page 30).
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Phonebook Memory full Please lift up and try again. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit, and try again. L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
3 continues to flash, or 4 is displayed. The handset display is blank. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L Make sure the battery is installed correctly and fully charged (page 16). L Check the connections (page 15). L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit.
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L Raise the base unit antennas. L Turn on the clarity booster feature (page 29). L If your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, we recommend connecting a noise filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack.
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L If your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, we recommend connecting a noise filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack.
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The message indicator on the handset slowly flashes blue. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution L The phone number you dialed might have been edited incorrectly (for example, the long distance “1” or the area code is missing). Edit the phone number with another pattern (page 39).
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Useful Information decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). If this equipment causes harm to the...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not...
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The product must not be collocated 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 (1-800- 211-7262)
L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz Approx.
Panasonic Service and Technology Company Customer Service Center 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 at 1-800-332-5368.
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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/help...
Monday-Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday 10 am to 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...
Conference calls: 66 Connections: 15, 16 Custom ring: 49 Customer support: 46 D Date and time: 25 Deregistration: 67, 69 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Dialing mode: 25 Direct commands: 46 Display Contrast: 47 Language: 25 E Error messages: 69...
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Voice Mail service: 60, 62 Volume Base unit ringer: 28 Base unit speaker: 27 Handset receiver: 26 Handset ringer: 47 Handset speaker: 26 W Wall-mounting Base unit: 11, 68 Charger: 18 Wallpaper: 52 Warranty: 79 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Index...
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L Send the unit to Panasonic Service and Technology Company Customer Service Center, 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.