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.
Important Information 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).
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.
Important Information R This 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 R The 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.
Accessory 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 Screws for wall mounting (3)*3 *1 *2 *3 Wall mounting adaptor (1) Screws for attaching to the unit (2) 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.
Accessory Information Optional Accessories KX-DT521 Wall mount kit Digital DSS Console 6 KX-A432X KX-DT543 KX-DT546 KX-A433X KX-DT590
Location of Controls Location of Controls KX-DT521AL/KX-DT521NZ/KX-DT521SX/KX-DT521UK/KX-DT521X KX-DT521NE 7
Location of Controls KX-DT543AL/KX-DT543NZ/KX-DT543SX/KX-DT543UK/KX-DT543X KX-DT546AL/KX-DT546NZ/KX-DT546SX/KX-DT546UK/KX-DT546X KX-DT543NE/KX-DT546NE 8
Location of Controls KX-DT590AL KX-DT590SX KX-DT590UK KX-DT590X A LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 lines B Message/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. C Flexible CO Buttons: Used to seize an outside line or perform a feature that has been assigned to the key.
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 O P (HOLD): Used to place a call on hold. (INTERCOM): Used to make or receive intercom calls. (SP-PHONE [Speakerphone]): Used for performing hands-free operations.
Before Operating the Telephone 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.
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 *2 12 For KX-DT521, press V/S[PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
Feature Operations 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. 2. 3. 4. Go off-hook. . Enter Enter a doorphone number (2 digits). After the confirmation tone, talk. System Speed Dialing 1. Go off-hook. 2.
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. [AUTO DIAL/STORE]. 2. Press 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.
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.
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). (AM) or 4. If 12-hour-time display is set, enter 5.
Feature Operations Useful Features Multiple Party Conversation MTo add other parties during a conversationN [CONF]. 1. Press 2. After the confirmation tone, dial the phone number of the party to add. 3. Talk to the new party. [CONF]. 4. Press 5. After the confirmation tone, talk with multiple parties. MTo leave a conferenceN [CONF]. 1. Press 2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook. Before Leaving Your Desk Call Forwarding 1. Go off-hook. . 2. Enter 3.
Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Note R Panasonic 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.
Installation and Setup KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590 1 2 Insert the catches (1) of the stand into hooks located in the unit. Gently push the stand in the direction indicated until it locks into place. The stand will be mounted in the high position. Example: KX-DT546 A Removing the Stand KX-DT521 1 Remove the stand in the direction indicated while pushing the catches of the stand with both hands as shown. KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590 1 Hold the stand with both hands.
Installation and Setup Connections KX-DT521 The telephone line cord Connect to a PBX. Connect to: a digital proprietary telephone — Digital XDP connection To a handset jack (handset) Clamp Headset jack KX-DT543/KX-DT546 Clamp The telephone line cord Connect to a PBX.
Installation and Setup KX-DT590 The telephone line cord Connect to a PBX. Clamp Note R When connecting a headset The following headsets can be used with this unit. (Not all operations with the headsets can be guaranteed.) – Wired headsets Panasonic RP-TCA400, RP-TCA430, 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://www.panasonic.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Note R When mounting the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with a KX-DT590 on the wall, attach the KX-DT590 to the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 first, and then mount them on the wall. For detail about the attaching, see “Attaching a KX-DT590 to the KX-DT543/KX-DT546”, Page 18. R When mounting the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with a KX-DT590 on a wall, only ONE KX-DT590 can be attached.
Wall Mounting 2 Fasten the wall mounting adaptor(s) to the base with the screw(s). (Recommended torque: 0.4 N·m [4.08 kgf·cm] to 0.6 N·m [6.12 kgf·cm]) 3 Connect the cables to the unit, and run the cables through the wall mounting adaptor, as shown in the illustration below. 4 Drive the screws into the wall either 83 mm or 100 mm apart, and mount the unit on the wall. Example: KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with KX-DT590 3 The telephone line cord 40 mm or less 4 Washer Drive the screw to this point.
One screw here 222 mm One screw here WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE 1. Drive the screws into the wall as indicated. Note: • If the KX-DT590 is mounted beside a KX-DT543/KX-DT546, leave 222 mm of space between the 2 screws for the DPT and the 2 screws for the KX-DT590, as indicated above. This space is abbreviated in this template and must be measured. for KX-DT590 83 mm 100 mm 100 mm 83 mm for KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546 2. Hook the unit onto the screw heads.
