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
Note
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Document Version: 2015–06
604-277-0022

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.
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Feature Operations

2.21.3 LED Indication
Description
The LED (Light Emitting Diode) of the Message/Ringer Lamp and following buttons (Line Status Buttons and
Corresponding Extension Status Button) show line conditions with a variety of light patterns.
Line Status Buttons: S-CO, G-CO, L-CO, INTERCOM, ICD Group, PDN
Corresponding Extension Status Button: DSS, SDN
1. Light Pattern of the Message/Ringer Lamp
[IP-PT and DPT]
•Incoming call from a trunk: Red flashing
•Incoming call from another extension: Green flashing
•Message(s) present (no incoming call): Red on
•No message(s) present (no incoming call): Off
[APT]
•Incoming call: Red flashing
•Message(s) present (no incoming call): Red on
•No message(s) present (no incoming call): Off
2. Light Pattern of the Line Status Buttons
Light
Pattern
Line Status Button
Trunk Status Intercom
Line Status
Incoming
Call
Distribution
Group Line
Status
S-CO G-CO L-CO INTERCOM ICD Group
Off Idle
Green on This extension is using the line.
Slow green
flashing
This extension is holding the line.
Moderate
green
flashing
This extension is holding the line using Exclusive Hold or using the line for an
Unattended Conference.
Rapid green
flashing
Incoming call/
Privacy
Release
Incoming call
Red on Incoming call
for another
extension/
Another
extension is
using the line/
Another
extension has
the line on
Exclusive
Hold.
Other
extensions
are using all
trunks in the
trunk group.
— This
extension is
logged out of
the incoming
call
distribution
group.
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2.21.3 LED Indication

Light
Pattern
Line Status Button
Trunk Status Intercom
Line Status
Incoming
Call
Distribution
Group Line
Status
S-CO G-CO L-CO INTERCOM ICD Group
Slow red
flashing
Another
extension is
holding the
line.
—
Rapid red
flashing
Incoming call to the incoming call distribution
group in Ring distribution method
—
For information on the light patterns of PDN and SDN buttons, refer to 2.9.1 Primary Directory Number
(PDN)/Secondary Directory Number (SDN) Extension.
3. Light Pattern of the Corresponding Extension Status Button
Light Pattern Corresponding Extension Status Button (DSS)
Off Idle
Red on Busy/Incoming call*1/DND for trunk calls
Rapid red flashing Incoming call*2
*1 Only when Call Pickup by a DSS button is disabled.
*2 Only when Call Pickup by a DSS button is enabled.
4. Flashing Light Patterns
Slow Flashing
Moderate Flashing
Rapid Flashing
1 s
Conditions
•The incoming call shows on the buttons in the following priority:
ICD Group®S-CO®G-CO®L-CO®PDN®INTERCOM
•The light pattern of a DSS button for incoming call can be set to "Off" through system programming. In this
case, the DSS button light will not indicate the status of the corresponding extension.
Feature Guide 255
2.21.3 LED Indication