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TABLE OF CONTENTS
READ ME FIRST ·················································8
MENU LIST FOR DKP-8, DKP-12, and KP-12 PUSH-BUTTON KEYPANELS ·················9
POWER-UP AND INITIAL SETTINGS ·····································12
APPLYING POWER...............................................12
“MD1”, “KEY TYPE” AND “SET ADDR” MESSAGES ............................12
DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, CS9XXX INTERCOMS.........................12
DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, ADAM AND ADAM CS INTERCOMS .................13
DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, ZEUS INTERCOM SYSTEMS .....................13
SETTING THE ADDRESS .........................................13
POWER-UP INDICATIONS ...........................................13
KEYPANEL WITH ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS .............................13
KEYPANEL WITHOUT ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS...........................13
HDST / SPKR / PRGM / VOLUME INDICATORS .............................13
CALL AND MENU INDICATORS .....................................13
BASIC INTERCOM OPERATION········································14
KEYS AND DISPLAYS .............................................14
TALK AND LISTEN INDICATORS .......................................14
HEADSET / SPEAKER / PRGM SELECTION AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ................15
FLASHING CALL INDICATOR .........................................15
COPY CALL WAITING .............................................15
TELEPHONE OPERATION (KP-12 ONLY, REQUIRES OPTIONAL TIF-951 TELEPHONE INTERFACE) · · 16
ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY OPERATION ..................................16
MANUAL DIALING WITH AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY .......................16
HANGING UP ...............................................16
RECEIVING A PHONE CALL .......................................16
TALK MUTE DURING A PHONE CONVERSATION ...........................17
LAST NUMBER REDIAL WITH AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY ....................17
DIALING AN AUTODIAL NUMBER USING AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY ..............17
DIALING A NUMBER USING A REDIAL OR AUTODIAL KEY ........................17
USING THE TOP-LEVEL MENU ········································18
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................18
TOP LEVEL MENU, ---- (Clear call waiting) ..................................18
TOP MENU LEVEL, Call List Names .....................................18
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY .........................................19
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.........................................19

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TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, CHANS ON................................19
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, GROUP (1-4) ...............................19
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, KEY ICOM ................................19
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, KEY TYPE ................................20
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, LEVEL 2 .................................20
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, LISTEN ..................................20
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, PAGE USE ................................21
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, PORT NUM................................21
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, SOLO...................................21
TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, VERSION.................................21
TOP LEVEL MENU, KEY LIST .........................................21
TOP LEVEL MENU, LEVEL ..........................................22
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS ...........................................22
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, ICOM.....................................22
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, PL (PARTY LINES) .............................22
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, IFB ......................................23
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, ISO......................................23
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, P-P (POINT-TO-POINT) ...........................24
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, RLY (RELAYS)................................24
TOP LEVEL MENU, LISTS, SPCL (SPECIAL LISTS) ...........................25
TOP LEVEL MENU, MENUS ..........................................25
TOP LEVEL MENU, PAGE (1-4) ........................................25
TOP LEVEL MENU, TGL LISN (TOGGLE LISTEN ON/OFF) .........................26
MENU MODE ··················································27
SELECT CONTROL OPERATION IN MENU MODE ..............................27
MENUS, AUTODIAL (FOR KP-12 ONLY) ...................................27
MENUS, KEY ASGN ..............................................28
MENUS, KEY ASGN, GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................28
MENUS, KEY ASGN, AUTODIAL (FOR KP-12 ONLY) ..........................28
MENUS, KEY ASGN, AUTOFUNC ....................................29
MENUS, KEY ASGN, CLEAR .......................................29
MENUS, KEY ASGN, COPY........................................30
MENUS, KEY ASGN, LISTS........................................31
MENUS, KEY ASGN, LOCAL I/O (FOR KP-12 ONLY) ..........................34
MENUS, KEY ASGN, PHONE (FOR KP-12 ONLY) ............................35
MENUS, KEY ASGN, REDIAL (FOR KP-12 ONLY) ............................36
MENUS, KEY OPT MENU (KEY OPTIONS) ..................................36
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.........................................36

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MENUS, KEY OPT, BTN LOCK (BUTTON LOCK) ............................37
MENUS, KEY OPT, CHIME ........................................37
MENUS, KEY OPT, CLR OPT .......................................37
MENUS, KEY OPT, COPY.........................................38
MENUS, KEY OPT, GROUP (1-4).....................................38
MENUS, KEY OPT, LATCHING ......................................38
MENUS, KEY OPT, SOLO.........................................39
MENUS, SERVICE MENU ...........................................39
GENERAL DESCRIPTION.........................................39
MENUS, SERVICE, DIMMER .......................................39
MENUS, SERVICE, HDST MIC ......................................40
MENUS, SERVICE, KEY TYPE ......................................40
MENUS, SERVICE, LOCK / UNLOCK...................................40
MENUS, SERVICE, MOD ASGN .....................................41
MENUS, SERVICE, MUTE LVL ......................................44
MENUS, SERVICE, OPTO-ISO (KP-12 with GPI Module Only)......................44
MENUS, SERVICE, RESET ........................................45
MENUS, SERVICE, SAVE CFG ......................................45
MENUS, SERVICE, SET ADDR ......................................46
MENUS, SERVICE, SIDETONE ......................................46
MENUS, SERVICE, TALLY ........................................46
MENUS, SERVICE, TEST PNL ......................................47
MENUS, SERVICE, TONE.........................................47
MENUS, SERVICE, USM (UNSWITCHED MICROPHONE, FOR KP-12 WITH REAR CONNECTOR
MODULE ONLY)..............................................47
INDEX ......................................................49

1 READ ME FIRST
This manual is designed for two basic types of users: 1) those who are not involved in the setup or
maintenance of the keypanel, but simply want to use it to communicate; and 2) those who will use
the advanced features to modify the keypanel’s operation and key assignments. The second type of
user may also be the maintenance person and/or system administrator for the intercom system.
The first type of user should skip to “Basic Intercom Operation” on pages 14 through 15.Ifyou
will also be using the optional telephone interface (with KP-12 only) refer to the information on
pages 16 through 17. Use the appropriate reference view, (Figure 1through Figure 3, pages 10
through 12) for the locations of items referred to in the text. Additionally, a few of the items in the
top-level menu (pages 18 through 26) may be of interest.
The second type of user should become familiar with the power-up information on pages 12 and
13, as well as the basic operation. The advanced features are arranged in a system of menus acces-
sible using the control labeled “SELECT” on the front panel. The entire menu structure is summa-
rized on page 9, with references to the page numbers where you can find detailed information. Use
this list as your starting point to become familiar with the advanced features. Be sure to also read
any general information supplied at the start of each menu section. At first, the menu system might
seem complicated, but navigation through it is actually quite basic, and experience has shown that
users catch on to it fairly quickly. From any given level, just rotate the SELECT control to find the
item that you want, then quickly press and release (click) the control to select that item. For many
items, brief instructions are given as you navigate. From any level in the menus, you can double-
click the SELECT control to exit to the next higher level.
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2 MENU LIST FOR DKP-8, DKP-12, and KP-12 PUSH-BUTTON KEYPANELS
TOP LEVEL MENU. With the MENU indicator off, rotate the SELECT control to view the following items
in the call waiting window.
Menu Item Description
---- (pg 18).........Clear call waiting. Default condition of call waiting window.
Call List (pg 18).......Upto4names that are not assigned to keys are saved for quick talk using SELECT control.
DISPLAY Menu
CHANS ON (pg 19) . Displays a list of destinations that are currently communicating with the keypanel.
GROUP 1-4 (pg 19) . Displays keys assigned to groups using GROUP feature on KEY OPT menu.
KEY ICOM (pg 19) . . Displays intercom system to which each talk key is assigned.
KEY TYPE (pg 20) . . Displays type of key assignment for all assigned talk keys (P-P, PL, IFB etc.)
LEVEL 2 (pg 20) . . . Displays any level 2 talk key assignments.
LISTEN (pg 20)....Displays all listen key assignments.
PAGE USE (pg 21). . Displays which setup pages are currently being used and where.
PORT NUM (pg 21) . Displays the intercom port number that the keypanel is connected to.
SOLO (pg 21)....Displays any keys that have the SOLO option assigned from the KEY OPT menu.
VERSION (pg 21) . . Displays the firmware version for the keypanel.
KEY LIST (pg 21)......Gets a list of all keys that are assigned on any of the 4 setup pages for quick talk using the
SELECT control. Only keys that are assigned will be displayed.
LEVEL (pg 22).......Lets you adjust the listen level for any key assigned to an intercom port or party line.
LISTSICOM (pg 22).....Appears only in trunked intercoms. Lets you log onto another intercom system.
PL (pg 22)......Gets party line list to talk using SELECT control when desired party line is not assigned to a key.
IFB (pg 23)......Gets IFB list for quick talk using SELECT control when desired IFB is not assigned to a key.
ISO (pg 23)......Gets ISO list for quick talk using SELECT control when desired ISO is not assigned to a key.
P-P (pg 24)......Gets point-to-point list to talk using SELECT control when desired destination is not assigned to a key.
RLY (pg 33).....Accesses the intercom system’s list of relays for key assignment.
SPCL (pg 25).....Gets special lists to talk using SELECT control when desired special list is not assigned to a key.
MENUS (pg 25) ......Accesses less often used features. (See “Menu Mode Items”, below.)
PAGE 1-4 (pg 25).....Changes setup pages on the keypanel or any connected expansion panels.
TGL LISN (pg 26) .....Lets you activate/deactivate a key’s listen assignment independently of talk.
MENU MODE. In the top level menu, click SELECT on MENUS to turn on the MENU indicator. Then,
rotate SELECT to view the following menus. Click on a menu to view items in that menu.
AUTODIAL Menu (pg 27) . Stores autodial numbers for use by a phone or autodial key.
KEY ASGN Menu
AUTODIAL (pg 28). . Assigns a key to dial a specific autodial number that was entered using the AUTODIAL menu, above.
AUTOFUNC (pg 29) . Assigns any of the available auto functions (also called special functions) to a key.
CLEAR (pg 29)....Clears talk/listen assignments. (Does not clear key options-see “CLR OPT” in KEY OPT menu.
COPY (pg 30)....Copies one key’s assignment to another key.
LISTSICOM (pg 31) . Accesses another intercom system for key assignment (trunked intercoms only).
PL (pg 32) . . . Accesses party line list for key assignment.
IFB (pg 32). . . Accesses IFB list for key assignment.
ISO (pg 32). . . Accesses ISO list for key assignment.
P-P (pg 33). . . Accesses point-to-point list for key assignment.
RLY (pg 33) . . Accesses the intercom system’s list of relays for key assignment.
SPCL (pg 34) . Accesses IFB list for key assignment.
LOCAL I/O (pg 34) . . Assigns relays or open collector outputs to keys. (Appears only on KP-12 with GPI module option.)
PHONE (pg 35) . . . Assigns an all-purpose phone key for use with a TIF-951 Telephone Interface.
REDIAL (pg 36) . . . Assigns a redial key for use with a TIF-951 Telephone Interface.
KEY OPT Menu
BTN LOCK (pg 37). . Locks intercom keys in the on or off position, or unlocks them.
CHIME (pg 37)....Adds a chime tone to an intercom key for incoming call announcement.
CLR OPT (pg 37). . . Clears all options from a key.
COPY (pg 38)....Copies one key’s options to another key.
GROUP 1-4 (pg 38) . Assigns several keys for simultaneous activation when a group master key is activated.
LATCHING (pg 38). . Turns the latching feature on or off for selected keys.
SOLO (pg 39)....Assigns a key that, while activated, will temporarily turn off all other active keys.
SERVICE Menu
DIMMER (pg 39) . . . Adjusts brightness of displays.
HDST MIC (pg 40) . . Selects either headset microphone or external microphone at optional Rear Connector Module.
KEY TYPE (pg 40) . . Selects push-button or lever style keys, whichever this keypanel has.
LOCK (pg 40) ....Locks out access to all SERVICE menu items, and locks HDST / SPKR / PRGM selection.
MOD ASGN (pg 41) . Defines which keys occupy which positions on the keypanel and expansion panels.
MUTE LVL (pg 44) . . Adjusts the amount of listen muting when talk keys are activated.
OPTO-ISO (pg 44) . . Assigns opto-isolator inputs to actuate keys, pages, etc. (KP-12 with GPI module only.)
RESET (pg 45)....Clears all settings that are saved locally at the keypanel.
SAVE CFG (pg 45). . Saves all local settings.
SET ADDR (pg 46). . Sets the logical keypanel number, or keypanel address.
SIDETONE (pg 46). . Adjusts the level of your own voice in headphones when talking. Also adjusts chime tone level.
TALLY (pg 46)....Provides adjustable flashing indication for any destination that is communicating with the keypanel.
TEST PNL (pg 47) . . Tests keys, controls and displays.
TONE (pg 47)....Activates an internal tone generator. Used to test the talk and listen paths.
USM (pg 47).....Activates hot mic to matrix and/or MIC PRE OUT connector of optional Rear Connector Module.
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CALL MENU
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☞Although the DKP-8 has an Expansion Connector for connection of Expansion Panels and
Level Control Panels, this feature is generally not used, since the DKP-8 is a desktop unit,
while Expansion Panels and Level Control Panels are designed for rack mounting.

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Figure 2. DKP-12 Keypanel Reference View (Push-button version shown)
☞Although the DKP-12 has an Expansion Connector for connection of Expansion Panels and
Level Control Panels, this feature is generally not used, since the DKP-12 is a desktop unit,
while Expansion Panels and Level Control Panels are designed for rack mounting.

3 POWER-UP AND INITIAL SETTINGS
3.1 APPLYING POWER
Versions with an AC power connector have a power switch on the back panel. Versions with an ex-
ternal power supply and DC power jack do not have a power switch: plug in the power supply to
apply power.
3.2 “MD1”, “KEY TYPE” AND “SET ADDR” MESSAGES
☞If the keypanel displays MD1 or KEY TYPE in the call waiting window at power-up, this
indicates that service adjustments must be made before using the keypanel. To correct the
MD1 service message, see “SERVICE MENU, MOD ASGN”, page 41. To correct the KEY
TYPE service message, see “SERVICE MENU, KEY TYPE”, page 40.
Normally, when the keypanel is powered-up for the first time, the call waiting window will display
SET ADDR. This means that you must set the address prior to first use of the keypanel. The ad-
dress is based on the intercom port number to which the keypanel is connected as follows:
3.2.1 DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, CS9XXX INTERCOMS
For intercom port numbers ending in 1 through 9, the keypanel address is the last digit of the port
number. If the last digit of the port number is 0, use 10 as the address.
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3.2.2 DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, ADAM AND ADAM CS INTERCOMS
Determine the keypanel’s address using Table 7, page 48.
3.2.3 DETERMINING THE ADDRESS, ZEUS INTERCOM SYSTEMS
The address is the number (1-8) printed next to the connector on the back panel of the Zeus Frame.
(This number repeats for each group of 8 connectors. The intercom system is able to distinguish
between two keypanels set to the same address by the group where each one is connected.)
3.2.4 SETTING THE ADDRESS
1. While SET ADDR is displayed, click the SELECT control. ADDR 1 will display in the call
waiting window.
☞Click: “Click” means to quickly press and release the SELECT or VOLUME control.
2. Rotate the SELECT control to display the address (ADDR1 through ADDR10) that you
determined above, then click SELECT again. While the address is being stored, the
alphanumeric displays and the call waiting window will show asterisks (****). Then, the
normal power-up indications will occur as described below. If you move the keypanel to a
new port and need to change the address at a later time, see “SERVICE MENU, SET ADDR”,
page 46.
3.3 POWER-UP INDICATIONS
After the correct keypanel address has been set, SET ADDR will no longer display at power-up.
Instead, the following indications will be given:
3.3.1 KEYPANEL WITH ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS
●Alphanumeric displays: During a normal power-up, the alphanumeric displays will first
show asterisks (****). After a few moments the intercom key assignments will display. If the
keypanel cannot establish communication with the intercom system, all alphanumeric
displays will continue to show asterisks. Check the cable connection.
●Unassigned keys: For each unassigned key the display will show dashes (----).
3.3.2 KEYPANEL WITHOUT ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS
The call waiting window will first display asterisks (****) then dashes (----). If the keypanel can-
not establish communications with the intercom system the call waiting window will continue to
show asterisks. Check the cable connection.
3.3.3 HDST / SPKR / PRGM / VOLUME INDICATORS
At power-up either HDST (Headset) or SPKR (Speaker) will be lit red to indicate which of these is
currently selected. The VOLUME indicator will be set to the currently programmed default level
for HDST or SPKR, whichever is selected. Also, if there is a program source connected (via the
EXT LINE IN connector of the optional KP-12 Rear Connector Module) the program sound will
activate at a preset level. To change the power-up preset configuration see “Headset / Speaker Se-
lection and Volume Adjustment”, page 15.
3.3.4 CALL AND MENU INDICATORS
At power-up, the CALL and MENU indicators should be off.
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4 BASIC INTERCOM OPERATION
4.1 KEYS AND DISPLAYS
●Keys that are assigned for talk, or talk+listen
are indicated using UPPER CASE letters in
the alphanumeric displays above the keys.
●Keys that are assigned for listen-only are
indicated using lower case letters.
●For momentary activation of a key press
and hold the key. Then, release it when
finished.
●For latching operation, tap the key; it
will turn on and remain on. Tap the key
again to turn it off when finished.
☞For lever keys only: You can
independently activate talk and listen by
tapping up or down.
4.2 TALK AND LISTEN
INDICATORS
The talk and/or listen indicators turn green
when a key is activated, depending on the
key’s assignment. For example, if the key is
assigned for talk but not for listen, only the talk indicator will turn green when the key is pressed;
if the key is assigned for talk + autolisten, both indicators will turn green when the key is acti-
vated. If there is no key assignment, the key will not activate.
The talk indicator also provides some other indications as follows:
Continuous red “in use” indication: An “in-use” indication is provided for IFB and ISO keys.
An “in-use” indication is also provided for keys that are assigned to destinations in remote inter-
com systems (when your intercom system is equipped with optional trunking). If another keypanel
is currently talking to any of these destinations, and you have a key assigned to the same destina-
tion, the talk indicator in that key will light red to indicate “in-use”. If you activate the key and it
turns continuous green, this indicates that you and the other keypanel operator are both talking to
the destination. If the indicator flashes green when a key is activated for an IFB or a remote desti-
nation, this indicates that the other keypanel has a higher priority and you cannot talk to that
destination at the current time.
Red flashing “incoming call” indication: If the talk indicator in a key starts to flash red, this in-
dicates that the destination assigned to that key is calling you. Activate the key as described above
to talk back.
☞You can adjust the amount of time that displays will flash for incoming call indication. See
“SERVICE MENU, TALLY”, page 46.
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DIR1
dir1
Display for
Talk Key
Display for
Listen-only key
Alphanumeric Display Indications
Talk
Indicator Listen
Indicator
L
T
Push-button
Key
Lever
Key
Listen
Indicator
Talk
Indicator
Intercom Key Indications

4.3 HEADSET / SPEAKER / PRGM SELECTION AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
You can select operation with a headset (HDST). Or, you can select operation with the internal
speaker (SPKR) and a microphone connected at the panel microphone jack. To select either
HDST or SPKR, click the VOLUME control once. The indicator will be lit red for whichever one
is currently selected. Then, rotate the VOLUME control to set the level.
KP-12 Only: If the KP-12 has an optional Rear Connector Module, and an external program
source is connected, you can adjust its volume independently of the intercom volume. To change
the program volume (KP-12 only) double-click the VOLUME control. Then, rotate the VOLUME
control to adjust the program level in the headset or speaker, whichever is currently activated.
Click the VOLUME control once to quit PGM adjustment.
☞After you have set everything the way you want it, you can save your settings using the
SAVE CFG command, page 45. The keypanel will then always power-up with your settings.
☞If you are using a headset with ear cushions that fully enclose the ears, you may also wish to
make adjustments to the sidetone level. See “SERVICE MENU, SIDETONE”, page 46.
4.4 FLASHING CALL INDICATOR
Occasionally, a keypanel may call, and there won’t be a key assigned to talk back to that caller. In
this case, the caller’s name will flash in the call waiting window, and the CALL indicator will flash
red. Press and hold the SELECT control to talk back. The caller’s name will be cleared after a pe-
riod of time, but it will be retained in the call list. The call list is a short list of the last four names
that have appeared in the call waiting window. To access the call list, simply rotate the SELECT
control until you locate the caller’s name, then press and hold SELECT to talk. As new calls are
received in the call waiting window, they are added to the call list, and old callers will be dropped.
If you wish to create a permanent key assignment from a name in the call waiting window, use
“Copy Call Waiting”, below.
4.5 COPY CALL WAITING
You can copy a name from the call waiting window to an intercom key to create a new talk key as-
signment. While the desired name is displayed, press and hold the SELECT control, then tap an
intercom key.
☞When you use this method, a talk-only key assignment will b e created. If you want the key to
also have a listen assignment you should use the KEY ASGN menu. See page 28.
☞If restrictions against key assignment have been imposed using the intercom system
configuration software the intercom key will ignore the assignment. In this case, contact the
intercom system administrator if you need to make a change.
☞All new key assignments that you create are automatically uploaded to the intercom system
and saved to the on-line configuration.
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5 TELEPHONE OPERATION (KP-12 ONLY, REQUIRES OPTIONAL TIF-951
TELEPHONE INTERFACE)
If the intercom system is equipped with an optional TIF-951 Telephone Interface, one or more in-
tercom keys on the KP-12 keypanel may be assigned for use as phone keys. There are three types
of phone key assignments:
●All-purpose phone key (usually identified as TEL1, TEL2 etc.): may be used for
manual dialing, for last number redial, and for auto dialing any of ten stored phone
numbers.
●Redial key (RDL): redials the last number when activated.
●Autodial key (ADL0 - ADL9): dials one of ten previously saved autodial numbers
when activated.
The following paragraphs describe how to use each of these three types of phone keys.
5.1 ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY OPERATION
☞The following paragraphs assume that a phone key has already been set up and is ready for
use. If a phone key has not been set up, see “KEY ASGN MENU, PHONE” on page 35.
☞Names for general purpose phone keys are assigned, like any other intercom port name, using
the intercom system configuration software. Suggested names are TEL1, TEL2 etc. to
distinguish phone keys from other types of intercom keys.
5.1.1 MANUAL DIALING WITH AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY
1. Tap the phone key to begin your call. This will place the keypanel in dial mode: the CALL
indicator will turn on, and MAN DIAL (manual dial) will display in the call waiting window.
You should also hear the dial tone. (Note: You may hang up the phone line at this time by
simply tapping the phone key again.)
2. Click the SELECT control to select MAN DIAL. The twelve intercom keys can now be used
to dial a telephone number. Each key corresponds to the number printed next to it on the front
panel. If the KP-12 has alphanumeric displays, the key numbers are displayed above each key.
3. Begin dialing the number by tapping the appropriate keys. After you dial the first digit, END
DIAL will appear in the call waiting window. When you have completed dialing, click the
SELECT control to select END DIAL. This will return the KP-12 to normal operating mode.
If the called party answers, proceed with your conversation as for any other intercom call. To
end the phone call, hang up as described below.
5.1.2 HANGING UP
1. Rotate the SELECT control to display HANG UP, then click SELECT. The call waiting
window will display TAP KEY.
2. Tap the phone key. The talk and listen indicators will turn off and the call will terminate.
5.1.3 RECEIVING A PHONE CALL
The phone key will flash red. Tap the key to answer the call. Hang up as previously described
when finished.
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5.1.4 TALK MUTE DURING A PHONE CONVERSATION
During a phone conversation, tap the phone key once to turn on talk muting. Tap the key again to
resume talking.
5.1.5 LAST NUMBER REDIAL WITH AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY
1. Tap the phone key to enter dial mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT control to display REDIAL, then click the SELECT control to redial.
3. Hang up as previously described when finished with the call.
5.1.6 DIALING AN AUTODIAL NUMBER USING AN ALL-PURPOSE PHONE KEY
To use this feature, you must first have stored one or more autodial numbers. See “AUTODIAL
MENU”, page 27.
1. Tap the phone key to enter dial mode.
2. Rotate the SELECT control to display AUTODIAL in the call waiting window, then click
SELECT.
3. Rotate the SELECT control to select the desired autodial number (ADL0 through ADL9),
then click the SELECT control to dial the number.
4. Hang up as previously described when finished with the call.
5.2 DIALING A NUMBER USING A REDIAL OR AUTODIAL KEY
☞The following paragraph assumes that a redial or autodial key has already been set up and is
ready for use. To set up a redial key, see “KEY ASGN MENU, REDIAL”, page 36. To set up
an autodial key, see “KEY ASGN MENU, AUTODIAL”, page 28. A redial key will have the
name RDL. Autodial keys will have names ADL0, ADL1 and so forth.
To place a call on a redial or autodial key, simply tap the key. The number will automatically dial,
and talk and listen will activate. Hang-up and mute are accomplished as previously described.
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6 USING THE TOP-LEVEL MENU
6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When the keypanel is turned on, it resets to the top-level menu. At this level, the MENU indicator
is off. To access the items in the top level menu, rotate the SELECT control. The following items
are displayed in the call waiting window as the SELECT control is rotated:
Item Description
---- Clear call waiting. Default condition of display. May be used to clear keys.
Call list names The last 4 destination names to appear in the call waiting window are
retained for quick talk using the SELECT control
DISPLAY Displays information such as the keypanel's port number, setup page
usage, listen assignments etc.
KEY LIST Accesses all four setup pages of key assignments for this keypanel
LEVEL Lets you adjust the range of the VOLUME control or adjust the listen
level for selected intercom keys
LISTS Accesses the intercom system scroll lists for key assignment
MENUS Provides access to less commonly used keypanel features
PAGE (1-4) Lets you assign a different page of key assignments
TGL LISN Lets you activate/deactivate the listen assignment for a talk key without
activating the talk assignment
Click on any item in the top level menu to select that item. The following paragraphs describe the
use of the top-level menu items.
6.2 TOP LEVEL MENU, ---- (Clear call waiting)
The call waiting window defaults to clear (----) at power-up and when no action has been taken
with the SELECT control for about 30 seconds. The clear indication may be used to clear an inter-
com key’s assignment. To do this, press and hold the SELECT control, then tap the intercom key
that you want to clear.
☞Clear call waiting only clears key assignments. It does not clear key options. If you want to
clear an option that has been assigned to a key, use CLR OPT on the KEY OPT menus. See
page 37.
☞If a key assignment will not clear, restrictions may have been imposed using the intercom
system configuration software. In this case, talk to the intercom system administrator if you
need to make changes.
6.3 TOP MENU LEVEL, Call List Names
As mentioned previously on page 15, a flashing CALL indication occurs when there is an incom-
ing call from a destination and there is no key assigned to talk back to that destination. The desti-
nation name flashes in the call waiting window and is added to the call list. You can then press the
SELECT control to talk back to that caller. Later, you can rotate the SELECT control to locate the
caller’s name and then press the SELECT control to call that destination and talk again. Names are
also added to the call list as you select and use some of the other top level menu items described in
the following paragraphs. For example, if you use the P-P menu item to select an intercom port
and then use the SELECT control to talk to that destination, the destination will be added to the
call list. Whenever a new name is added to a full call list, the oldest name on the list is dropped.
Thus, the call list can change over time.
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6.4 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY
6.4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
When you click on DISPLAY in the top level menu, you can access several menu items that dis-
play current information about the keypanel using the key displays and the call waiting window.
6.4.2 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, CHANS ON
Click on CHANS ON to view a list of all destinations that are talking to your keypanel. The call
waiting window may briefly display WAIT while the names are retrieved. The names can then be
scrolled in the call waiting window by rotating the SELECT control. If there are no active destina-
tions N/A will display. You can use this feature, for example, to locate an intercom station that has
accidentally left a talk key activated that is causing unnecessary noise at your keypanel. While that
station’s name is displayed in the call waiting window, press and hold the SELECT control to talk
back and request that they turn the key off.
☞If your keypanel is assigned as a permanent member of a party line, CHANS ON will always
display the names of all other members of the party line.
☞Unlike most other menu items, you cannot exit CHANS ON by holding down the SELECT
control. Instead, you must double-click the SELECT control to return to the previous menu
level. Then, press and hold the SELECT control for about two seconds to clear the display if
desired.
6.4.3 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, GROUP (1-4)
GROUP displays all keys that are currently assigned to groups. The group master key will flash
green, and the other keys in the group will be lit continuous green. The talk and listen indicators
will light according to the way the keys have been programmed. For example, if the group master
key normally activates as both talk and listen, both indicators will flash green. If no keys are as-
signed to a group, NONE will display.
Double-click the SELECT control to return to the previous menu level. Or, press and hold the SE-
LECT control for about two seconds to clear the call waiting window if desired.
For assignment of keys to groups, see “KEY OPT MENU, GROUP”, page 38.
6.4.4 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, KEY ICOM
When you click on KEY ICOM, the intercom system names for all talk key assignments will ap-
pear in the displays above the intercom keys. If there is only one intercom system, the word
“LOCL” will display to indicate “local intercom”.
The call waiting window will also display TAP KEYS. If the keypanel does not have alphanumeric
displays for intercom key assignments, tap any key and the name of the intercom system to which
that key is assigned will appear in the call waiting window. (If the key is not assigned, the call
waiting window will display dashes.)
Double-click the SELECT control to return to the previous menu level. Or, press and hold the SE-
LECT control for about two to clear the call waiting window if desired.
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6.4.5 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, KEY TYPE
When you click on KEY TYPE, the type of key assignment (see below) for each talk key is dis-
played in the alphanumeric display above that key. If there is no talk assignment, the display will
show dashes (----).
The call waiting window will also display TAP KEYS. If the keypanel does not have alphanumeric
displays for intercom key assignments, tap any key and the key type for that key will appear in the
call waiting window. (If the key is not assigned, the call waiting window will display dashes.)
Types of Key Assignments
PL Party lines
IFB IFB’s
ISO Camera ISO’s
P-P Point-to-point
RLY Relays
SPCL Special lists
Double-click the SELECT control to return to the previous menu level. Or, press and hold the SE-
LECT control for about two seconds to clear the call waiting window if desired.
6.4.6 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, LEVEL 2
☞Talk Level 1 and 2 key assignments refer to stacked talk keys. A stacked talk key activates
two types of communication at once. For example, a stacked talk key could simultaneously
activate audio output to a transmitter and key the transmitter using a relay. The audio output is
called the level l assignment and the relay is called the level 2 assignment.
When you click on LEVEL 2, the talk level 2 key assignment for each key will appear in the al-
phanumeric display above the key. If there is no talk level 2 assignment, the display will show
(----).
The call waiting window will also display TAP KEYS. If the keypanel does not have alphanumeric
displays for intercom key assignments, tap any key and the talk level 2 assignment for that key will
appear in the call waiting window. (If the key is not assigned, the call waiting window will display
dashes.)
Double-click the SELECT control to return to the previous menu level. Or, press and hold the SE-
LECT control for about two seconds to clear the call waiting window if desired.
6.4.7 TOP LEVEL MENU, DISPLAY, LISTEN
When you click on LISTEN, the listen key assignment for each key will appear in the alphanu-
meric display above the key. If there is no listen assignment, the display will show (----).
The call waiting window will also display TAP KEYS. If the keypanel does not have alphanumeric
displays for intercom key assignments, tap any key and the listen assignment for that key will ap-
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