Quick Reference Guide IP Proprietary Telephone Model No. KX-NT551/KX-NT553 KX-NT556 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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: R R R R R R KX-NS300/KX-NS500: PFMPR Software File Version 1.0000 or later KX-NS1000: PCMPR Software File Version 3.
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Accessory Information Accessory Information Included Accessories Handset (1) Handset Cord (1) Stand (1) KX-NT551 KX-NT553/ KX-NT556 Optional Accessories KX-NT551 AC adaptor*1 Wall mount kit Add-on 48 key module *1 *2 KX-NT556 KX-A432X KX-A433X — KX-NT505X*2 To order an optional AC adaptor, please order using the"KX-A239xx" model number (not "PQLV206xx"). Can also be used with the KX-NT505X. KX-NT505X has the following accessories.
Location of Controls Location of Controls KX-NT551 KX-NT553 KX-NT556 5
Location of Controls A Main LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): KX-NT551: 1 line, KX-NT553: 3 lines, KX-NT556: 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. D Handset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is mounted on a wall.
Location of Controls Q Microphone: Used for hands free conversations. R Navigator Key: Used to adjust the volume and the display contrast or select desired items. S ENTER*1: Used to assign the selected item. T Soft 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. U EHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack*1 V FWD/DND*1: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb on your extension. W CANCEL*1: Used to cancel the selected item.
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 (For main LCD)*2 While on-hook 1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*3 2. Enter . 3. Press [ENTER].*4 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the LCD contrast. 5.
Before Operating the Telephone Ring Tone 1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*1 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].*2 5. Press [CANCEL].*1 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].
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. 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.
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). 4. If 12-hour-time display is set, enter (AM) or 5.
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.
Feature Operations Self Labeling (KX-NT553/KX-NT556 only) The KX-NT553/KX-NT556 features 12 flexible buttons, with an LCD screen next to the buttons. Each item can be named on the LCD screen through personal or system programming to reflect the function of its corresponding flexible button. Additionally, the KX-NT553 (KX-NT556) flexible buttons can be organized into 2 (3) “pages”, allowing you to assign a total of 24 (36) items to the 12 flexible buttons.
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-NT505 to the KX-NT553/KX-NT556 The KX-NT505 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. 1.
Installation and Setup CAUTION R Before you install or uninstall the Add-on 48 key module, turn off the unit by disconnecting the AC adaptor (if connected) and the Ethernet cable connected to the switching hub. Note R Up to 4 Add-on 48 key modules can be connected. If 2 or more key modules are connected, an AC adaptor must be connected to the second key module. If only 1 key module is connected, an AC adaptor is not required. R Use only the Panasonic AC adaptor. See “Optional Accessories”, Page 4.
Installation and Setup Removing the Stand KX-NT551 1 Remove the stand in the direction indicated while pushing the catches of the stand with both hands as shown. KX-NT553/KX-NT556/KX-NT505 1 Hold the stand with both hands. 2 Gently rotate the stand in the direction indicated until it is released.
Installation and Setup Connections KX-NT551 Optional AC adaptor To a Switching Hub To a PC Ethernet cables To a handset jack (handset) Clamp AC adaptor LAN PC Handset Headset jack Optional AC adaptor To a switching hub To a PC Ethernet cables To a handset jack (handset) Clamp AC adaptor Handset Headset EHS jack Headset jack 19
Installation and Setup 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 or RP-TCA430 – EHS headsets (KX-NT553/KX-NT556 only) Selected Plantronics®-brand headsets For up-to-date information about headsets that have been tested with this unit, refer to the following web sites: http://panasonic.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting Note R When mounting the KX-NT553/KX-NT556 with a KX-NT505 on the wall, attach the KX-NT505 to the KX-NT553/KX-NT556 first, and then mount them on the wall. For detail about the attaching, see “Attaching a KX-NT505 to the KX-NT553/KX-NT556”, Page 16. R When mounting the KX-NT553/KX-NT556 with a KX-NT505 on a wall, only ONE KX-NT505 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-NT553/KX-NT556 with KX-NT505 3 4 40 mm or less AC adaptor Ethernet cables Washer Drive the screw to this point.
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222 mm One screw here One screw here WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE 1. Drive the screws into the wall as indicated. 2. Hook the unit onto the screw heads. for KX-NT505 83 mm 100 mm 100 mm 83 mm for IP-PT Note: • If the KX-NT505 is mounted beside a IP-PT (KX-NT553/KX-NT556), leave 222 mm of space between the 2 screws for the IP-PT and the 2 screws for the KX-NT505, as indicated above. This space is abbreviated in this template and must be measured.
