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Model composition

Series

Model No.

Base unit

Handset

Part No.

Quantity

KX-TG6841
series

KX-TG6842

KX-TG6841

KX-TGA680

KX-TG6843

KX-TG6841

KX-TGA680

The suffix (C) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions:
KX-TG6842C/KX-TG6843C

Accessory information

Supplied accessories

No.

Accessory item/Part number

Quantity
KX-TG6842

KX-TG6843

AC adaptor/PNLV226

Telephone line cord

Desk stand/Wall mounting adaptor

Rechargeable batteries

Handset cover

Belt clip

Charger

*1 The desk stand/wall mounting adaptor comes attached to the base unit.
*2 See page 4 for replacement battery information.
*3 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.

Introduction

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Summary of Contents for KX-TG6842C

Page 1: ...Before initial use see Getting Started on page 9 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca TG684xC en _1220_ver013 pdf 1 2012 12 20 14 59 05 ...

Page 2: ... 25 Special programming 30 Registering a unit 33 Call Display Service Using Call Display service 35 Caller list 37 Answering System Answering system 39 Turning the answering system on off 39 Greeting message 39 Listening to messages using the base unit 40 Listening to messages using the handset 41 Advanced new message alerting features 42 Remote operation 43 Answering system settings 44 Voice Mail...

Page 3: ... accessories No Accessory item Part number Quantity KX TG6842 KX TG6843 A AC adaptor PNLV226 1 1 B Telephone line cord 1 1 C Desk stand Wall mounting adaptor 1 1 1 D Rechargeable batteries 2 4 6 E Handset cover 3 2 3 F Belt clip 2 3 G Charger 1 2 1 The desk stand wall mounting adaptor comes attached to the base unit 2 See page 4 for replacement battery information 3 The handset cover comes attache...

Page 4: ...supplied batteries 2 By registering the key detector 4 max to a Panasonic Digital Cordless Phone and attaching it to an easy to lose item in advance you can locate and find the mislaid item to which the key detector is attached Please visit our Web site http panasonic net pcc products telephone p tga20 Expanding your phone system Handset optional KX TGA680C You can expand your phone system by regi...

Page 5: ... not allow the AC adaptor or telephone line cord to be excessively pulled bent or placed under heavy objects Operating safeguards R Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners R Do not disassemble the product R Do 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...

Page 6: ...c 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 sho...

Page 7: ...Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference Move away from the electrical appliances Routine care R Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth R Do not use benzine thinner or any abrasive powder Other information CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Notice for pro...

Page 8: ...on Base unit Standby Approx 0 8 W Maximum Approx 3 6 W Charger Standby Approx 0 1 W Maximum Approx 1 8 W R Operating conditions 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 20 80 relative air humidity dry Note R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product 8 Important Information TG684xC en _1220_ver013 pdf 8 2012 12 20 1...

Page 9: ...SL ADSL service n Charger To power outlet Battery installation R USE ONLY Ni MH batteries AAA R03 size R Do NOT use Alkaline Manganese Ni Cd batteries R Confirm correct polarities Rechargeable Ni MH ONLY R When the language selection is displayed see page 13 Battery charging Charge for about 7 hours R When the batteries are fully charged Fully charged is displayed Confirm Charging is displayed 9 G...

Page 10: ...telephone line cords Clean more often if the unit is exposed to grease dust or high humidity Battery level Icon Battery level High Medium Low Needs charging Empty Panasonic Ni MH battery performance supplied batteries Operation Operating time In continuous use 10 hours max 1 Not in use standby 8 days max 1 1 If eco mode is on Note R Actual battery performance depends on usage and ambient environme...

Page 11: ...soft keys By pressing a soft key you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display Navigator key MDN MCN MFN or MEN Scroll through various lists and items Volume MDN or MCN Adjust the receiver or speaker volume while talking MFN View the phonebook entry MEN REDIAL View the redial list MCN CID Call Display View the caller list Base unit A A B O M C D F G E B K L H I J N 11 Getting S...

Page 12: ... MDN MCN M N or M N Scroll through various lists and items VOL Volume MDN or MCN Adjust the speaker volume while talking M N M N Repeat skip messages during playback Belt clip n To attach n To remove Display Handset display items Item Meaning Within base unit range Out of base unit range The line is in use R When flashing The call is put on hold R When flashing rapidly An incoming call is now bein...

Page 13: ...s Important R When you install the batteries for the first time the handset may prompt you to set display language and date and time Perform step 2 in Display language page 13 and then press MSELECTN Continue from step 2 in Date and time page 13 Display language You can select either English or Français as the display language The default setting is English Handset Base unit 1 MMENUN 110 2 MbN Sel...

Page 14: ... system The default setting is English Handset 1 MMENUN 112 2 MbN Select the desired setting 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Dialing mode If you cannot make calls change this setting according to your telephone line service The default setting is Tone Tone For tone dial service Pulse For rotary pulse dial service Handset 1 MMENUN 120 2 MbN Select the desired setting 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN 14 Getting Started TG684xC en...

Page 15: ...umber in the redial list 1 MEN REDIAL 2 MbN Select the desired phone number a MERASEN 3 MbN Yes a MSELECTN 4 MOFFN Using the base unit 1 Dial the phone number R To correct a digit press MCLEARN 2 MZN 3 When the other party answers speak into the microphone R Speak alternately with the other party 4 When you finish talking press MZN Note R For best performance use the speakerphone in a quiet enviro...

Page 16: ...it or charger Auto talk You can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit or charger You do not need to press M N To turn this feature on see page 28 Using the base unit When a call is being received the SP PHONE indicator flashes rapidly 1 Press MZN when the unit rings 2 Speak into the microphone 3 When you finish talking press MZN Adjusting the ringer volume Handset Base unit ...

Page 17: ...l Waiting service users To use Call Waiting or Visual Call Waiting you must first subscribe with your service provider telephone company This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone If you receive a call while on the phone you will hear a Call Waiting tone If you subscribe to both Call Display and Visual Call Waiting services the 2nd caller s information is d...

Page 18: ...e unit R A maximum of 4 parties including 1 outside party can join a conversation using 3 extensions 4 way conference R To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers turn privacy mode on page 28 Power back up operation When a power failure occurs the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the base unit power back up mode This allows you to make and receive call...

Page 19: ...ng calls page 15 Note R During a call with the handset placed on the base unit power back up mode the call may be disconnected if you touch the handset In such case try to call back R The range of the base unit is limited during a power failure Please use the handset close to the base unit Making a call using the redial list n When only 1 handset is registered 1 Lift the handset 2 MEN REDIAL 3 MbN...

Page 20: ...which is placed on the base unit during power back up mode Note R During a call with the handset placed on the base unit power back up mode the call may be disconnected if you touch the handset In such case try to call back R The range of the base unit is limited during a power failure Please use the handset close to the base unit 20 Making Answering Calls TG684xC en _1220_ver013 pdf 20 2012 12 20...

Page 21: ...racter 1 H 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 2 3 D E F 3 d e f 3 Key Character 4 G H I 4 g h i 4 5 J K L 5 j k l 5 6 M N O 6 m n o 6 7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 8 T U V 8 t u v 8 9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 0 0 R To enter another character that is located on the same dial key first press MEN to move the cursor to the next space R If you do not press any dial key within 5 seconds after entering a character the character is fi...

Page 22: ...ial key R If there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected the next entry is displayed 3 MbN Scroll through the phonebook if necessary 4 Proceed with the operation for your unit Handset M N Base unit MZN Searching by group Handset Base unit 1 Proceed with the operation for your unit Handset MFN Base unit M N 2 MGROUPN 3 MbN Select the group you want to search a MSELECTN R If you se...

Page 23: ... Base unit 1 Proceed with the operation for your unit During an outside call Handset MMENUN a MbN Phonebook a MSELECTN Base unit M N 2 MbN Select the desired entry 3 Press MCALLN to dial the number Note R When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook entry press MDN Pause to add pauses after the number and PIN as necessary page 16 R If you have rotary pul...

Page 24: ...h is assigned to a speed dial key the edited entry does not transfer to the speed dial key Editing an entry 1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key 1 to 9 a MMENUN 2 MbN Edit a MSELECTN 3 Edit the name if necessary 16 characters max page 21 a MOKN 4 Edit the phone number if necessary 24 digits max a MOKN 5 MSELECTN a MOFFN Erasing an entry 1 Press and hold the desired speed dial key 1 to 9 a M...

Page 25: ...mple Press MMENUN 110 For available code Handset see page 25 Base unit see page 29 2 Select the desired setting a MSAVEN R This step may vary depending on the feature being programmed R To exit the operation press MOFFN on the handset or MEXITN on the base unit Note R In the following table indicates the default settings R In the following table indicates the reference page number R Display menu o...

Page 26: ...ep 1 On 0 Off 339 42 Settings Ring count 1 2 7 2 7 rings 4 rings 0 Toll saver 211 44 Recording time 1 1 1 min 3 3 min 0 Greeting only 2 305 45 Remote code 1 111 306 43 Screen call 1 On 0 Off 310 39 Answer on 1 327 39 Answer off 1 328 39 Main menu V M access V M Voice Mail Operation Code Listening to Voice Mail messages 330 47 Main menu Intercom Operation Code Paging the desired unit 274 48 Main me...

Page 27: ...1 Once 2 Daily 0 Off 720 30 Time adjustment 1 3 1 Caller ID auto 0 Manual 226 Talking Caller ID Talking Call Display Handset 1 On 0 Off 162 35 Base unit 1 1 On 0 Off G162 Handset name 104 31 Key detector setting 11 1 Add new device for Detector1 12 2 Add new device for Detector2 3 Add new device for Detector3 4 Add new device for Detector4 Change name 1 Detector1 6561 Detector2 13 6562 14 Detector...

Page 28: ...6 Set tel line Set dial mode 1 1 Pulse 2 Tone 120 14 Set flash time 1 9 0 900 ms 1 700 ms 2 600 ms 3 400 ms 4 300 ms 5 250 ms G 200 ms 160 ms 6 110 ms 7 100 ms 8 90 ms 9 80 ms 121 17 Set line mode 1 10 1 A 2 B 122 C WTG options 1 Call Waiting Deluxe options 1 On 0 Off 215 36 Privacy mode 1 1 On 0 Off 194 18 Registration Register handset 130 33 Deregistration 2 131 34 Power failure 1 Auto 0 Off 152...

Page 29: ...enu Answer device Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Settings Code Screen call On Off 310 39 Main menu Initial setting Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Settings Code Ringer setting Ringer volume Off 6 1 160 16 Night mode On Off On Off 238 31 Night mode Start End 11 00 PM 06 00 AM 237 31 Talking CID Talking Call Display On Off 162 35 Call block 1 217 32 First ring 1 On Off 173 33 Block w o num 1 2 Block calls without phon...

Page 30: ...dies in this product are used with permission of 2009 Copyrights Vision Inc 7 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 8 If you subscribe to a Call Display service and want to view the caller s information after lifting up the handset to answer a call turn off this feature 9 The flash time depe...

Page 31: ...unds even if the night mode is turned on Turning night mode on off Handset 1 MMENUN 238 2 MbN Select the desired setting a MSAVEN R If you select Off press MOFFN to exit 3 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to start this feature 4 Select AM or PM a MOKN 5 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to end this feature 6 Select AM or PM 7 MSAVEN a MOFFN R When the night mode is set is displa...

Page 32: ...all is logged in the caller list page 37 with after the call is disconnected R You can program this setting using either the base unit or one of the handsets Storing unwanted callers You can store up to 250 phone numbers in the call block list Important R We recommend storing 10 digits including an area code If only 7 digits are stored all numbers that have the same last 7 digits will be blocked n...

Page 33: ...xit press MOFFN 3 To edit a number MEDITN a Edit the phone number a MSAVEN a MOFFN To erase a number MERASEN a MbN Yes a MSELECTN a MOFFN Base unit 1 MMENUN 217 2 MbN Select the desired entry R To exit press MEXITN 3 To edit a number MEDITN a Edit the phone number a MSAVEN a MEXITN To erase a number MERASEN a MbN Yes a MSELECTN a MEXITN Note for handset and base unit R When editing press the desir...

Page 34: ...layed on all registered handsets R When you purchase an additional handset refer to the additional handset s installation manual for registration Deregistering a handset A handset can cancel its own registration to the base unit or other handsets registered to the same base unit This allows the handset to end its wireless connection with the system 1 MMENUN 131 R All handsets registered to the bas...

Page 35: ...n is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook the stored name in the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list Talking Call Display Handset Base unit This feature lets you know who is calling without looking at the display To use this feature you must subscribe to a Call Display service of your service provider telephone company turn this feature on page 27 29 When...

Page 36: ... company for details and availability of this service in your area R This feature must be turned on before it can be used To turn Call Waiting Deluxe on off To use Call Waiting Deluxe you must turn this feature on The default setting is Off Handset 1 MMENUN 215 2 MbN Select the desired setting 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Call Waiting Deluxe service options When a 2nd call is received you can choose how to ha...

Page 37: ...andset Base unit 1 Proceed with the operation for your unit Handset MCN CID Base unit MCIDN 2 Press MCN to search from the most recent call or MDN to search from the oldest call 3 Proceed with the operation for your unit Handset To call back press M N To exit press MOFFN Base unit To call back press MZN To exit press MEXITN Note R If the entry has already been viewed or answered is displayed even ...

Page 38: ...formation Handset Base unit 1 Proceed with the operation for your unit Handset MCN CID Base unit MCIDN 2 MERASEN a MbN Yes a MSELECTN 3 Handset MOFFN Storing caller information to the phonebook Handset 1 MCN CID 2 MbN Select the desired entry R To edit the number MMENUN a MbN Edit a MSELECTN Press MEDITN repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format And then press MSAVEN Go to s...

Page 39: ...greeting message asking callers to call again later If you recorded your own greeting message the same message is still announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded Turning the answering system on off Base unit Press MANSWER ON OFFN to turn on off the answering system Handset 1 To turn on MMENUN 327 To turn off MMENUN 328 2 MOFFN Note for base unit and handset R When the answer...

Page 40: ...ack the greeting message Handset 1 MMENUN 303 2 To exit press MOFFN Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded M N on the base unit flashes New message is displayed Press M N PLAY R If new messages have been recorded the base unit plays back new messages R If there are no new messages the base unit plays back all messages Operating the answering system during pl...

Page 41: ...wering system on MPAUSEN Pause message 2 Key Operation 9 or MSTOPN Stop recording Stop playback 0 Turn answering system off 4 3 Erase currently playing message 5 Erase all messages 6 Reset to a pre recorded greeting message 1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message the previous message is played 2 To resume playback MbN Playback a MSELECTN 3 You can also erase as follows MPAUSEN a MbN E...

Page 42: ...d phone number after the new message is recorded If the call is answered the announcement is repeated for about 1 minute If nobody answers within 1 minute the unit will not retry the call Storing a phone number to which the unit makes an alert call Handset n From the phonebook 1 MMENUN 338 2 MbN Notification to a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN Phonebook a MSELECTN 4 MbN Select the desired phonebook entry ...

Page 43: ...uring the announcement 2 Press 4 to play the new message Note R After listening to new messages you can press 9 during the call to turn off the new message alert by a call feature R Even if the unit makes a new message alert call the handset redial list does not show the record However on the base unit redial list it is shown as Message alert Remote operation Using a touch tone phone you can call ...

Page 44: ... code within 10 seconds after the long beep R The greeting message is played back R You can either hang up or enter your remote access code again and begin remote operation page 43 Answering system settings Number of rings before the unit answers a call You can change the number of times the phone rings Ring count before the unit answers calls You can select 2 to 7 rings or Toll saver The default ...

Page 45: ... the call first To do so contact your service provider telephone company Caller s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allowed for each caller The default setting is 3 min Handset 1 MMENUN 305 2 MbN Select the desired setting a MSAVEN a MOFFN Selecting Greeting only You can select Greeting only which sets the unit to announce a greeting message to callers but not record...

Page 46: ...the access number and the password as necessary Contact your service provider telephone company for the required pause time Example 1 222 333 4444 VM access number Pauses Password PPPP 8888 To erase the Voice Mail access number Handset 1 MMENUN 331 2 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits are erased a MSAVEN a MOFFN Voice Mail VM tone detection Handset Base unit Your service provider telephone co...

Page 47: ...hen finished press MOFFN 1 If there are no new messages in the Voice Mail MVMN is not displayed Base unit To listen to Voice Mail messages you have to dial your Voice Mail access number manually Note for handset and base unit R If the handset and base unit still indicate there are new messages even after you have listened to all new messages turn it off by pressing and holding until the handset or...

Page 48: ...RCOMN Answering an intercom call Handset 1 Press M N to answer the page 2 When you finish talking press MOFFN Base unit 1 Press MINTERCOMN to answer the page 2 When you finish talking press MINTERCOMN Handset locator You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it 1 Base unit Press MLOCATORN R All registered handsets beep for 1 minute 2 To stop paging Base unit Press MLOCATORN Handset Press M N th...

Page 49: ...ndset number To page all handsets press 0 or wait for a few seconds 2 Wait for the paged party to answer R If paged party does not answer press MINTERCOMN to return to the outside call 3 To complete the transfer Press MZN R The outside call is being routed to the handset To establish a conference call Press MCONFN R To leave the conference press MZN The other 2 parties can continue the conversatio...

Page 50: ...d inside the wall mounting adaptor C Connect the AC adaptor cord and telephone line cord 3 1 2 Hook 3 Insert the lower tabs of the adaptor into the unit s bottom slots A then insert by pushing down the levers of the adaptor into the upper slots B R The words UP WALL should be facing up A A A A B B B B 4 Mount the unit on a wall then slide down to secure in place 83 mm 31 4 inches or 102 mm 4 inche...

Page 51: ...m is busy Try again later R The handset you are using is too far from the base unit Move closer and try again Check tel line R The supplied telephone line cord has not been connected yet or not connected properly Check the connections page 9 Error R Recording was too short Try again Invalid R There is no handset registered to the base unit matching the handset number you entered R The handset is n...

Page 52: ... R The base unit s AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected Check the connections R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone If the working telephone operates properly contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired If the working telephone does not operate properly contact your service provider telephone company The base ...

Page 53: ...igh electrical interference Re position the base unit and use the handset away from sources of interference R Move closer to the base unit R If you use a DSL ADSL service we recommend connecting a DSL ADSL filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL ADSL provider for details The handset does not ring R The ringer volume is turned off Adjust the ringer volume page 16 2...

Page 54: ...ff Adjust it page 16 27 29 R The Talking Call Display feature is turned off Turn it on page 27 29 R The number of rings for the answering system is set to 2 rings or Toll saver Select a different setting page 44 R If the base unit and another handset are having an intercom call your handset does not announce caller information I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list R The phone nu...

Page 55: ...r the remote access code setting to check your current code page 43 R The answering system is turned off Turn it on page 44 The unit does not emit the specified number of rings R If the first ring is turned off the number of rings decreases by 1 from the specified number of rings Liquid damage Problem Cause solution Liquid or other form of moisture has entered the handset base unit R Disconnect th...

Page 56: ...interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this unit found on the bottom of the unit Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe...

Page 57: ... of consumer controls improper maintenance improper batteries power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety 90 days ...

Page 58: ...ing mode 14 Direct command code 25 Display Contrast 28 29 Language 13 E Eco mode 10 Equalizer 18 Error messages 51 F Flash 17 28 G Groups 21 36 H Handset Deregistration 34 Locator 48 Name 31 Registration 33 Hold 16 I Intercom 48 K Key detector 27 29 Key tone 28 L Line mode 28 M Making calls 15 Missed calls 35 Mute 17 N Night mode 31 Noise reduction 18 P Pause 16 Phonebook 21 Power failure power ba...

Page 59: ...59 Notes TG684xC en _1220_ver013 pdf 59 2012 12 20 14 59 08 ...

Page 60: ...ty Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the base unit Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd 2012 Printed in China PNQX5761ZA PNQX5761ZA PNQX5761ZA TT1212MG0 E TG684xC en _1220_ver013 pdf 60 2012 12 20 14 59 08 ...

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