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Panasonic is a leading telephone company and has done an excellent job integrating telephone headset usage into their standard Panasonic desk phones and newer VoIP phones. Numerous headsets are compatible with Panasonic telephones, but finding the correct amplifier or direct connect cable is the key to getting a headset to work properly with your Panasonic phone.

The following guide will explain the compatible equipment you need, including many pictures to simplify the process of finding a Panasonic headset for your application.

Selecting headsets for your Panasonic phone has never been easier with our how to guide. From first time buyers questions to long time headset users, this guide will provide a deeper understanding of exactly how your headset will work and what you need. Most importantly…be sure to call if you have questions because it's our support that sets us apart. We're Plantronics Certified Headset Experts ready to help before, during and after the sale!

*** ATTENTION*** Panasonic Cordless Home Phone Users Seeking Headsets – Compatibility Issue

We are experiencing compatibility issues with home users requesting a 2.5mm headset connection for their cordless home phones. The Panasonic headset jack contact points are not lining up correctly or the phone casing doesn't allow the headset to plug in and make consistent contact.

At this time we are not recommending or supporting business grade headsets for use on Panasonic cordless phones for home use.

Note 1: Phone needs to be flat to ensure HL10 works. Set HL10 to lowest height position.

Note 2: Connected to headset port. Adapter cable 43038-01 is required, but we prefer the 64279-02 cable.

Note 3: Use setting 'A' if plugging into the handset port of the phone. Use setting 'D' if plugging into the headset port without an EHS cable. Use setting 'A' if plugging into the headset port with an EHS cable.

Note 4: Use setting '5' if plugging into the handset port of the phone. Use setting '7' if plugging into the headset port.

You can easily use corded or wireless headsets with these phones, but be aware of one critical point.. The headset port is wired opposite of most traditional headset ports. A corded headset you buy from your local office supply store or web site will plug in correctly, but the microphone and speaker will be completely dead. With the equipment below, you will be compatible and functioning in minutes.

Corded solution: Any H-series headset & cable 26716-01

Wireless solution: Any CS500 or Savi series headset & EHS cable APC-43
If not using an APC-42 cable, CS500 series need the A-G switch setting on the bottom of the base set to 'D'

3 – Understanding What's Required For A Corded Panasonic Headset Solution.

To have a corded commercial-grade Panasonic headset solution you will need two items; the headset and either an amplifier or a direct-connect cable. Headsets, amplifiers and direct-connect cables all join together using a quick-disconnect connection.

Quick Disconnect

The first thing to understand about commercial-grade Panasonic headsets is the headset cable terminates in what the industry calls a "quick-disconnect" connection. This connection allows you to leave your headset on at all times and quickly disconnect from the amplifier or direct-connect cable when you need to walk away from your desk.

Amplifiers and Direct Connect Cables

To connect your headset to your Panasonic telephone, you also need an amplifier or direct-connect cable, depending on the model of your Panasonic phone. You can view your options in our Panasonic Headset Compatibility Chart located on this page. As you can see on the amplifier and cable, they terminate on one end with a modular clip, which will plug into your Panasonic phone.

Originally, an amplifier was required for most Panasonic telephones when using headsets. Panasonic worked closely with Plantronics to engineer many of their phones to have the amplifier built into the Panasonic telephone. This eliminated the use of an amplifier and allowed a less expensive direct-connect cable to be used with standard H-series headsets. The only negative to using a direct-connect cable is you lose your ability to control your outgoing voice volume. An amplifier gives complete volume control for your speaker and microphone.

4 – How Corded Headsets Work With Your Panasonic Telephone:

When using a corded headset on an older Panasonic telephone, most of the Panasonic phones use a headset and amplifier. Panasonic has worked closely with Plantronics and designed their newer phones with the amplifier built into the phone allowing a direct-connect cable and headset to be an option.

Typical Setup Using Amplifier:

If using any H-Series headset and amplifier, the amplifier will plug into the handset port on your phone. You will need to remove your handset for each call. When finished with the call you will return the handset to its cradle to hang up the call. If you have a headset port, the standard amplifier is not compatible and will only work through the handset port. You will have a wide variety of headsets to choose from including noise-canceling models for a loud environment and voice-tube models for a quieter environment.

For the latest models: Plantronics H-Series Headsets for Panasonic Phones

Typical Setup Using Direct-Connect Cable:

If using a newer Panasonic phone with a headset port, most likely you can use any H-series headset with a Panasonic Direct-Connect cable. The cable will plug into your headset port and you will simply press a ringing line to answer and the 'headset button' to disconnect the call. The advantage of using a Direct-Connect cable versus an amplifier is cost. The cable will be $28.50 versus $72 for an amplifier. The disadvantage of using a Direct-Connect cable is it only works on compatible phones (see our compatibility chart above),and you can't control your out-going voice volume. If you're soft-spoken, your caller will have a hard time hearing you.

5 – Wireless Headsets Options for Panasonic Phones.

You have a wide range of wireless headsets to choose from for your Panasonic phone. You can chose between different styles and functionality. A commercial-grade wireless headset solution is purchased as a complete system (Base/Charger, Headset, A/C Power Adapter are included). Optionally a Handset Lifter or Electronic Hookswitch Cable (EHS) will need to be purchased to answer and hang up calls remotely. The base/charger controls compatibility, microphone volume, speaker volume, and also acts as the charger when your headset is not in use. There are LED lights on the base to indicate power, charging and other features.

For the latest wireless models: Plantronics Wireless Headsets

6 – Remote Answer and Hang-Up For Wireless Headsets

Wireless units give you freedom, and adding a Handset Lifter or EHS cable allows greater productivity by allowing you to answer and hang up remotely. Both will sense when your phone is ringing and generate beeps in your headset to alert you of a call. If you choose to take the call, simply press the Call Control Button on your headset to answer the call. Your phone answers the ringing line, and you begin talking. When finished you press the Call Control Button again to disconnect the call. You will need to return to your phone to press the appropriate buttons to dial, transfer a call, or to perform any other phone functions. Most phones will support the Handset Lifter which raises and lowers your telephone's handset, simulating you answering a call. The EHS electronically establishes calls on newer phones without the mechanical motor and physical movement of your handset, but otherwise accomplishes the same thing. Having the ability to answer remotely greatly increases your productivity . You can answer away from your desk and carry on conversations wherever you need to take them. It also allows you to answer calls that would have normally gone to voice mail. This saves you a tremendous amount of time playing phone tag with customers or co-workers.

For the latest models: Plantronics Handset Lifters & EHS Cables