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.
Manuals and supporting information are provided on the Panasonic Web site at:
http://www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/pbx/
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.

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).
For Users in the European Union
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents
mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with
your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service
or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please
contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on disposal in other countries outside the
European Union
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Important Information

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
For information of Compliance with EU relevant Regulatory
Directives, Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Testing Center
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
For Users in Australia and the United Kingdom
RThis unit is capable of being used in conjunction with hearing
aids fitted with inductive coil pick-ups. The handset should be
held as for normal conversation. For operation, the hearing aid
should be set to its "T" position or as directed in the operating
instructions for the hearing aid.
RThis unit is designed to aid the visually handicapped to locate dial keys and
buttons.
For Users in the United Kingdom
RThis unit is designed to be installed under controlled conditions of ambient
temperature and a relative humidity.
RAvoid installing the unit in damp or humid environments, such as bathrooms or
swimming pools.
R999 and 112 can be dialed on the product after accessing the outside line for the
purpose of making outgoing calls to the BT emergency (999) and (112) services.
For users in New Zealand
RThis equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom ‘111’
Emergency Service.
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Important Information

RThis device is equipped with pulse dialing while the telecom standard is DTMF
tone dialing. There is no guarantee that the Telecom Lines will always continue
to support pulse dialing.
PTC General Warning
RThe grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that
Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for
connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no
assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of
Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any
product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
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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)*2
Wall mounting adaptor (1)
Screws for wall mounting (3)*3Screws for attaching to the unit (2)
*1 Two cords for the KX-DT521NE/KX-DT543NE/KX-DT546NE. Consult your
dealer regarding which telephone line cord to use.
No cords for the KX-DT521NZ/KX-DT543NZ/KX-DT546NZ. Consult your
dealer regarding which telephone line cord to use.
One cord for models other than the above.
*2 For users in New Zealand, consult your dealer regarding which telephone line
cord to use.
*3 Two screws for attaching the KX-DT590 to a wall.
One screw for attaching the wall mounting adaptor to the unit.
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Accessory Information

Optional Accessories
KX-DT521 KX-DT543 KX-DT546
Wall mount kit KX-A432X KX-A433X
Digital DSS Console KX-DT590
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Accessory Information

Location of Controls
KX-DT521AL/KX-DT521NZ/KX-DT521SX/KX-DT521UK/KX-DT521X
KX-DT521NE
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Location of Controls

KX-DT543AL/KX-DT543NZ/KX-DT543SX/KX-DT543UK/KX-DT543
X
KX-DT546AL/KX-DT546NZ/KX-DT546SX/KX-DT546UK/KX-DT546
X
KX-DT543NE/KX-DT546NE
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Location of Controls

KX-DT590AL
KX-DT590SX
KX-DT590UK
KX-DT590X
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.
DHandset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is
mounted on a wall.
EHeadset Jack
FV/S(PAUSE/PROGRAM) (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a
pause when storing a telephone number. This button is also
used for programming this unit.
V(PAUSE) (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only): Used to insert a
pause when storing a telephone number.
G(CONF): Used to establish a multiple party conversation.
H(MESSAGE): Used to leave a message waiting indication
or call back the party who left the message waiting indication.
I (FLASH/RECALL): Used to disconnect the current call and
make another call without hanging up.
J(REDIAL): Used to redial the last dialed number.
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Location of Controls

K(AUTO ANS/MUTE): Used to receive an incoming call in
hands-free mode or mute the microphone/handset during a
conversation.
L(TRANSFER): Used to transfer a call to another party.
M(AUTO DIAL/STORE): Used for System/Personal
Speed Dialing or storing programme changes.
N(HOLD): Used to place a call on hold.
O(INTERCOM): Used to make or receive intercom calls.
P(SP-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.
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 V/S[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 V/S[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 V/S[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