Operating Instructions Digital Cordless Phone KX-TCD560E Model No. Digital Cordless Answering System KX-TCD580E Model No. This unit is compatible with Caller ID and SMS. To use these features, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of your service provider. Charge the battery for about 5.5 hours before initial use. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference.
Table of Contents Preparation Multi-unit Operation Accessory information ....3 Operating additional units ... 48 Important information ....5 Registering a handset to a base unit .
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Preparation Included parts Base unit AC adaptor (for base unit) Telephone line cord Order No. PQLV19EZ Order No. PQJA87S (for UK) (PQLV19E) Important: L Use only the included 6 V/500 mA AC adaptor when connecting the base unit. Handset Battery Battery cover Order No.
– The direct call feature is turned on (only unit by using a DECT repeater. Consult the phone number stored in the unit as your Panasonic dealer for details. Before the direct call number can be called). registering the repeater to this base unit, –...
Preparation L Charge the battery in accordance with the Handset information provided in these operating instructions. Controls and displays Controls Base unit A Ringer indicator/Charge indicator B Receiver C Headset socket D Left soft key E {C} (Talk) F {s} (Speakerphone) A {x} (Page) G Charge contacts H {R} (Recall)
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Caller ID list £ etc.) SMS (Short Message Handset is on an outside Service) call Ringer options (KX-TCD560 Call bar is on (page 27) only) Missed call (Caller ID Answering system (KX- subscribers only; page 34) TCD580 only) Phonebook is being...
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Preparation Soft Action Soft keys The handset features two soft keys and a icon joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing the centre of the joystick, you can Turns the key lock feature off " select the feature or operation indicated by (page 14) the soft key icon shown directly above it.
Preparation Soft Action Connections icon Base unit Turns the mute feature on/off during a conversation (page Erases the selected item Turns the ringer off Hooks temporarily (page 15) Displayed when the soft key has no function (220–240 V, 50 Hz) To telephone network Charger...
T-adaptor. Your Panasonic sales shop can offer you more information about connection possibilities. Battery installation Insert the battery as shown. Insert the S and T end of the battery first.
L Ensure that w is not flashing. Important: Press $ (centre of joystick). L Please use only the Panasonic battery Select t, then press , 2 times. noted on page 3. L Use only a rechargeable battery. If you...
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Preparation Note: L If a power failure occurs, set the date and time again. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333...
Telephone To redial automatically Making calls Redial by pressing {s} then - (soft key) if you want the unit to redial the phone Lift the handset and dial the phone number again automatically if the other number. party’s line is engaged. The unit will redial up L To correct a digit, press {C}, then to 12 times.
Telephone To erase numbers in the redial list Key lock The handset can be locked so that no calls Press - (soft key). or settings can be made. Incoming calls can Push the joystick up or down repeatedly be answered, but all other functions are to select the desired number, then press disabled while key lock is on.
Telephone Recording a telephone conversation Answering calls (KX-TCD580 only) You can record your conversation while on Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} an outside call. when the unit rings. Important: L You can also answer a call by pressing L Before recording a conversation, you any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, should inform the other party that the...
L Press and hold {C} to erase all numbers or characters. Adding entries to the handset phonebook Finding and calling a handset KX-TCD560: phonebook entry Press . (soft key), then press w. Handset phonebook entries can be KX-TCD580: searched for alphabetically, by first Press .
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Telephone Searching by first character (index Searching by voice (voice search search) feature) This method is useful when you are Before using this feature you must add voice searching for an entry which does not start tags to phonebook entries you want to with a letter in the alphabet.
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Telephone When “Voice Tag Please Repeat” Editing/adding to handset is displayed, repeat the voice tag. phonebook entries Press {ih}. Phonebook entries can be edited after you Note: have saved them. You can change the L Phonebook entries which have a voice tag name, phone number, and category, as well are indicated by |.
Q next stored in the phonebook, without having to dial manually. to them. You can overwrite previous hot keys if desired. KX-TCD560: While on a call, press U (centre of Press , 2 times. joystick). Press {ih}.
Telephone Note: Base unit phonebook (KX- L If you have another compatible Panasonic handset, you can copy phonebook entries TCD580 only) between handsets (page 49). The base unit phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 20 names and phone numbers to the base unit phonebook and search for phonebook entries by name.
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Telephone Press , to save the phonebook contains the character you are entry. searching for. Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which Press {ih}. contains the character you are Note: searching for. L “Error” is displayed if the recording is L Press the same dial key repeatedly to less than 1 second long.
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Telephone Playing back an audible call announcement Find the desired entry (page 21). Press * (centre of joystick), select “Audible Call”, then press ,. L The audible call announcement is played back. Press {ih}. Erasing an entry from the base unit phonebook Find the desired entry (page 21).
Useful Telephone Settings Guide to handset settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the handset is printed below. Details of each item can be found on the corresponding pages. L When customising the handset, the current item or setting is indicated by ). Handset settings menu Sub-menu Default setting...
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Useful Telephone Settings *1 Each category (1-9) has its own setting. Note: L Up to 5 menu items can be displayed at a time. To select a menu item not shown on the current page, scroll up or down by pushing the joystick up or down, respectively. Helpline Tel.
Useful Telephone Settings L If you select “Once”, the setting will be Handset settings changed to “Off” after the alarm sounds. Ringer options Memo alarm An alarm will sound for 3 minutes at the set Ringer volume time once or daily. 3 different alarms can be Press $ (centre of joystick).
Useful Telephone Settings Press {ih}. Tone options Note: L The handset will not vibrate while on the Turning key tones on/off charger. Key tones are tones heard when keys are pressed. Includes confirmation tones and Changing ringer types error tones. You can change the ringer type used by the Press $ (centre of joystick).
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Useful Telephone Settings Select “Talk Display”, then press Changing category names You can change the names of categories Select the desired setting, then press (“Family”, “Friends”, etc.) used by the handset phonebook. Press {ih}. Press $ (centre of joystick). Select t, then press ,. Changing the display language Select “Display Option”, then press Press $ (centre of joystick).
PIN. The unit will not reveal Turning auto voice dial on/off the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, When this feature is turned on, handset consult your nearest Panasonic service phonebook entries will be dialled centre. immediately after being searched for by...
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Useful Telephone Settings voice using the voice search feature (page – Settings listed on page 23 17). – Redial list Press $ (centre of joystick). – Walkie-Talkie mode, group ID and group handset no. (page 51) Select t, then press ,. L The following items will be retained: Select “Other Option”, then press –...
Useful Telephone Settings Guide to base unit settings For your reference, a chart of all items which can be customised for the base unit is printed below. Details of each item can be found on the corresponding pages. L When customising the base unit, the current setting is indicated by ). Base unit settings Sub-menu Default setting...
These settings determine which phone optional earth relay may need to be numbers can be dialled while the call bar installed. Please consult our Panasonic feature is on (page 27). Customer Care Helpline for more Press $ (centre of joystick).
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PIN. The unit will not reveal connected and the restricted number will the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, flash on the display. consult your nearest Panasonic service Press $ (centre of joystick). centre. Select u, then press ,.
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Useful Telephone Settings – All SMS messages – Date and time – Caller ID list L The following items will be retained: – Phonebook entries – Recordings (KX-TCD580 only), including your greeting message, caller messages, voice memos, audible call announcements, and recorded conversations Helpline Tel.
Optional Telephone Services Private category Caller ID service Private categories can help you identify who is calling by using different ringer indicator Important: colours and ringer types for different L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use categories of callers. Caller ID features (such as displaying You can assign entries in the handset caller phone numbers), you must...
Optional Telephone Services L The most recent call is displayed. entries, select “Delete All”, then press ,. Push the joystick down repeatedly to search from the most recent call, or up to Select “Yes”, then press ,. search from the oldest call. Press {ih}.
Optional Telephone Services up or down repeatedly to select the SMS (Short Message party, then press , 2 times. L To send the message to a phone Service) number logged in the redial list, press - repeatedly to select the phone SMS allows you to send and receive text number, then press , 2 times.
Optional Telephone Services Push the joystick up or down repeatedly Editing a saved message to select a message. L The date, time, and phone number of Press $ (centre of joystick). the sender are displayed. Select }, then press ,. L Messages which have already been Select “Send List”, then press ,.
Optional Telephone Services “Writing and sending a new message”, Guide to SMS settings page 36. If the base unit is reset to its default settings Erasing a received message (page 32), the following SMS-related While reading a received message, settings will be reset. press * (centre of joystick).
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Optional Telephone Services redial list, the PBX line access number will Changing SMS message centre be deleted. numbers Press $ (centre of joystick). SMS message centre telephone numbers Select }, then press ,. must be stored in order to send and receive Select “Parameters”, then press ,.
Optional Telephone Services Character entry for SMS The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. When in :, !, or x character entry modes, you can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly. L Move the joystick to move the cursor.
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Optional Telephone Services : Alphabet character table ; Numeric entry table ! Greek character table x Extended character table L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333...
Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) Recording a greeting message Answering system You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.). The KX-TCD580 base unit contains an answering system which can answer and Press $ (centre of joystick). record calls for you when you are Select K, then press ,.
Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) L To skip a message during playback, push Erasing the greeting message the joystick right. L To stop a message during playback, press Press $ (centre of joystick). J (soft key). Select K, then press ,. L To erase a message during playback, Select “Delete Message”, then press press _, select “Yes”, then press...
Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) Select “Record Memo”, then press Using direct commands L Hold the handset about 20 cm away You can operate the answering system by and speak clearly into the microphone. pressing dial keys, rather than navigating Press Z to stop recording.
Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) hear will indicate whether or not you Remote operation have new messages. After the greeting message starts, enter Using a touch tone phone, you can call your your remote access code. phone number from outside and access the L The unit will announce the number of unit to listen to messages or change new messages.
Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) L You can hang up, or enter your remote Remote commands access code again and begin remote You can press dial keys to access certain operation (page 46). answering system functions without waiting for the voice guidance to prompt you. Guide to answering Remote command Repeat message (during...
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Answering System Features (KX-TCD580 only) Select the desired setting, then press Note: L If set to “Off”, only the caller message will be heard through the speaker. Press {ih}. Selecting the caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller, or set the unit to greet callers but not record messages.
Multi-unit Operation Press and hold {x} on the top of the Operating additional units base unit for about 5 seconds, until the registration tone sounds. L If all registered handsets start ringing, Additional handsets press {x} to stop, then repeat this Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a step.
Phonebook entries (page 16) can be copied Select t, then press ,. from the handset to the phonebook of a Select “Registration”, then press compatible Panasonic handset. Example: When handset 1 is sending Enter “226235”. phonebook entries to handset 2 Select “Cancel Base”, then press...
Multi-unit Operation Note: Transferring calls L If handset 2 (the receiver) did not prepare for copying, “Copy Failure” will be between handsets, displayed on handset 1 (the sender). conference calls L If phonebook memory is full on handset 2 (the receiver), “Copy Incomplete” will Outside calls can be transferred between 2 be displayed on handset 1 (the sender).
Multi-unit Operation L If “Common” is selected, the setting is Walkie-Talkie saved and the following steps can be skipped. This feature allows compatible handsets to If “Group” is selected, next enter a 3- communicate with each other directly when digit group ID, then press ,. they are in range of the same base unit Assign a handset number (1-9) to be (common mode, group mode) and even...
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Multi-unit Operation L The other handset will ring if it is within range. The other handset user can answer the call by pressing {C}, {s}, {INT}, or any dial key. When finished talking, press {ih}. Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333...
Useful Information Wall template for base unit Wall mounting Wall mounting the base unit Remove the stand as shown. Connect the AC adaptor. Drive the screws into the wall using the wall template as a guide, then mount the base unit securely on the screws. 83 mm Screws Note:...
Useful Information Wall mounting the charger Connect the AC adaptor. Hooks AC adaptor Drive the screws into the wall using the wall template as a guide, then mount the charger securely on the screws. 24.5 mm Screws Note: L Make sure the screws are securely fastened to the wall.
Plugging an optional headset into the pocket using the belt clip. handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only the Panasonic headset noted on page 3. Attaching the belt clip The speakerphone is not available while a headset is plugged into the handset. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset.
Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. When in :, !, x, y, or % character entry modes, you can select which character is entered by pressing a dial key repeatedly. L Move the joystick to move the cursor.
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Useful Information ! Greek character table x Extended 1 character table L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: y Extended 2 character table L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: % Cyrillic character table Helpline Tel.
Useful Information The handset does not vibrate for Troubleshooting incoming calls. L The vibration feature is turned off. Turn it If you still have difficulties after following the on (page 25). instructions in this section, disconnect the AC adaptors and turn off the handset, then The handset display is blank.
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L You entered the wrong PIN number. If you digits long, the number will not be forget your PIN, consult your nearest redialled. Redial the number manually. Panasonic service centre. L Locate the handset and the base unit The handset beeps intermittently and/or away from other electrical appliances.
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Useful Information I cannot operate the answering system “FE” is displayed. remotely. L An error occurred while sending the message. Try again. L You are entering the wrong remote access code. Turn remote operation on using the “EO” is displayed. handset and select a new code (page 45).
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Index H Handset Index Changing name: 28 Guide to settings: 23 Locator: 15 A Additional base units: 48 PIN: 28 Additional handsets: 48 Power on/off: 11 Answering calls: 15 Registration: 48 Answering system: 42 Resetting: 29 Listening to messages: 43 Handset phonebook: 16 Remote operation: 45 Editing: 18...
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Index S SMS feature: 36 Speakerphone: 13 T Temporary ringer off: 15 V Vibration: 15, 25 Voice search: 17 Voice tag: 18 Volume Receiver: 13 Ringer (Base unit): 31 Ringer (Handset): 25 Speakerphone: 13 W Walkie-Talkie: 51 Wall mounting: 53 Helpline Tel.
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L In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Declaration of conformity Hereby, Panasonic Communications Company (U.K.) Ltd. declares that this DECT Cordless Telephone is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.