Panasonic KX-DT521 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
Digital Proprietary Telephone
Model No. KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Digital DSS Console
Model No. KX-DT590
Thank you for purchasing a Digital Proprietary Telephone (DPT). Please read this
manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. For
more details, please refer to the manuals of the PBX.
This product supports the following PBX versions and CODEC types:
RKX-NS1000: PCMPR Software File Version 3.1000 or later
RKX-NCP500/KX-NCP1000: PBMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
RKX-TDE100/KX-TDE200: PMMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
RKX-TDE600: PGMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
RKX-TDA30*1: PSMPR Software File Version 5.0100 or later
RKX-TDA50*2: PSMPR Software File Version 6.0100 or later
RCODEC: G.711
*1 For Canada only
*2 For the United States only
Note
RIn this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted unless necessary.
RThe illustrations may differ from the appearance of the actual product.
Document Version: 2014–05

Important Information
WARNING
Disconnect the telephone line cord from this product if this product emits smoke, an
abnormal smell, or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or
electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized service
center.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the telephone, be sure to unplug the extension line before
you set up or remove the KX-DT590 (Digital DSS Console).
FCC and Other Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
RReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
RIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
RConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
RConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST
CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
a. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
b. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evenings.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
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Important Information

When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid.
Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency)
energy. If noise occurs, use the speakerphone option (if applicable) when using this
phone. Consult with your audiologist or Hearing Aid manufacturer about the
availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequate shielding to RF energy
commonly emitted by digital devices.
For users in Canada only
RThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
RThis product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
Compliance with TIA-1083 standard:
T
Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
Telephone handsets identified with this
logo have reduced noise and interference
when used with T-Coil equipped hearing
aids and cochlear implants.
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Important Information

Accessory Information
Included Accessories
KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Handset (1) Handset Cord (1) Telephone Line Cord (1)
Stand (1)
KX-DT521 KX-DT543
KX-DT546
KX-DT590
Stand (1) Telephone Line Cord (1) Wall mounting adaptor (1)
Screws for wall mounting (3)*1Screws for attaching to the unit (2)
*1 Two screws for attaching the KX-DT590 to a wall.
One screw for attaching the wall mounting adaptor to the unit.
Note
For extra orders for the accessories, call toll-free: 1-800-332-5368. (For users in the
United States only)
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Accessory Information

Optional Accessories
KX-DT521 KX-DT543 KX-DT546
Wall mount kit KX-A432 KX-A433
Digital DSS Console KX-DT590
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Accessory Information

Location of Controls
KX-DT521
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Location of Controls

KX-DT543
KX-DT546
KX-DT590
ALCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 lines
BMessage/Ringer Lamp:
When you receive an intercom call, the lamp flashes green,
and on an outside call, the lamp flashes red. When someone
has left you a message, the lamp stays on red.
CFlexible CO Buttons: Used to seize an outside line or perform
a feature that has been assigned to the key.
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Location of Controls

DHandset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is
mounted on a wall.
EHeadset Jack
FPAUSE/PROGRAM (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for
programming this unit.
PAUSE (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number.
GCONF: Used to establish a multiple party conversation.
HMESSAGE: Used to leave a message waiting indication or call
back the party who left the message waiting indication.
IFLASH/RECALL: Used to disconnect the current call and
make another call without hanging up.
JREDIAL: Used to redial the last dialed number.
KAUTO ANS/MUTE: Used to receive an incoming call in
hands-free mode or mute the microphone/handset during a
conversation.
LTRANSFER: Used to transfer a call to another party.
MAUTO DIAL/STORE: Used for System/Personal Speed Dialing
or storing programme changes.
NHOLD: Used to place a call on hold.
OINTERCOM: Used to make or receive intercom calls.
PSP-PHONE (Speakerphone): Used for performing hands-free
operations.
QMicrophone: Used for hands free conversations.
RNavigator Key: Used to adjust the volume and the display
contrast or select desired items.
SENTER*1: Used to assign the selected item.
TSoft Buttons (S1-S4)*1: S1-S4 (located from left to right) are
used to select the item displayed on the bottom line of the
display.
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Location of Controls

UEHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack*1
VFWD/DND*1: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
on your extension.
WCANCEL*1: Used to cancel the selected item.
*1 KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only
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Location of Controls

Before Operating the Telephone
Speaker volume
While in a hands-free conversation
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Handset/Headset volume*1
While using the handset or headset
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Ringer volume
While on-hook or receiving a call
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
LCD Contrast
While on-hook
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*3
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the LCD contrast.
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
Ring Tone
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM] 2 times.
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to
select the ring tone.
4. Press [ENTER].*3
5. Press [CANCEL].*2
*1 If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the
volume.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Before Operating the Telephone

LCD Backlight
While on-hook
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*1
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*2
4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode.
: Automatic
: Always ON
: Always OFF
5. Press [ENTER].*2
6. Press [CANCEL].*1
*1 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*2 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Before Operating the Telephone

Feature Operations
Making Calls
Calling
MTo an extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial an extension number.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial the outside party’s phone number.
Redial
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [REDIAL].
Quick Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial a quick dialing number.
Doorphone Call
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a doorphone number (2 digits).
4. After the confirmation tone, talk.
System Speed Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter a system speed dialing number (3 digits).
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Feature Operations

Personal Speed Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
4. Enter the phone number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press .
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter .
4. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
One-touch Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Enter .
4. Enter the number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing
button.
*1 Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Feature Operations

During a Conversation
Call Hold
MTo holdN
1. Press [HOLD].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo retrieve a call at the holding extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM].
MTo retrieve an outside call from another extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
Call Transfer
MTo an extensionN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial an extension number.
3. Talk.
4. Go on-hook.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial an outside phone number.
4. Talk.
5. Go on-hook.
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Feature Operations

Setting the Telephone According to Your Needs
Do Not Disturb
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Press a dial key to select the setting.
: Both outside and intercom calls
: Outside calls only
: Intercom calls only
4. To enable Do Not Disturb, enter .
To cancel Do Not Disturb, enter .
5. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
Timed Reminder
MTo setN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter the hour and minute (4 digits).
4. If 12-hour-time display is set, enter (AM) or (PM).
5. Enter (1 time) or (daily).
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo cancelN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo stop or answer the ring backN
1. Press [INTERCOM], or go off-hook.
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Feature Operations

Useful Features
Multiple Party Conversation
MTo add other parties during a conversationN
1. Press [CONF].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial the phone number of the party to
add.
3. Talk to the new party.
4. Press [CONF].
5. After the confirmation tone, talk with multiple parties.
MTo leave a conferenceN
1. Press [CONF].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
Before Leaving Your Desk
Call Forwarding
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Press a dial key to select the types of calls to apply this feature to.
: Both outside and intercom calls
: Outside calls only
: Intercom calls only
4. Press a dial key to select the status.
: All calls
: Busy
: No answer
: Busy/No answer
: Cancel*1
5. Enter an extension number, and then enter , or enter a CO line
access number, an outside phone number, and then enter .
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
*1 If you enter in Step 4, you can skip Step 5.
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Feature Operations

Installation and Setup
Note
RPanasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting
from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this
documentation.
Attaching a KX-DT590 to the KX-DT543/KX-DT546
The KX-DT590 allows 48 additional Flexible CO
buttons to be added to this unit. These buttons are
used to seize an outside line, make a call using
One-touch Dialing, or perform a feature that has been
assigned to the key.
1Attach the KX-DT590 to
your unit with the 2
screws.*1
*1 Included with the KX-DT590.
Attaching the Stand
KX-DT521
1Insert the catches of the stand into the hooks located in the unit.
2Gently push the stand in the direction indicated until it locks into
place.The stand will be mounted.
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Installation and Setup

KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590
1Insert the catches (
1
) of the stand into hooks located in the unit.
2Gently push the stand in the direction indicated until it locks into
place. The stand will be mounted in the high position.
Example: KX-DT546
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Removing the Stand
KX-DT521
1Remove the stand in the
direction indicated while
pushing the catches of the
stand with both hands as
shown.
KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590
1Hold the stand with both
hands.
2Gently rotate the stand in
the direction indicated
until it is released.
Example: KX-DT546
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Installation and Setup

Connections
To a handset jac
k
(handset)
Connect to:
a digital proprietary telephone
— Digital XDP connection
Connect to a PBX.
The telephone line cord
Clamp
Headset jack
KX-DT521
Clamp
KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Headset
EHS jack Headset jack
Connect to:
a digital proprietary telephone
— Digital XDP connection
a single line telephone
— XDP or parallel connection
Connect to a PBX.
The telephone line cord
To a handset jack
(handset)
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Installation and Setup

Connect to a PBX.
The telephone line cord
Clamp
KX-DT590
Note
RWhen connecting a headset
The following headsets can be used with this unit. (Not all operations with the
headsets can be guaranteed.)
– Wired headsets
Panasonic KX-TCA400 or KX-TCA430
– EHS headsets (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only)
For up-to-date information about headsets that have been tested with this unit,
please contact your dealer.
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/pbx/
RWhen connecting cords
Ensure the cords are inserted in the grooves, and are clamped to prevent
damage to the connectors.
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Installation and Setup