Quick Reference Guide Digital Proprietary Telephone KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546 Model No. Digital DSS Console KX-DT590 Model No. 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.
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.
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Important Information When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid. Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. If noise occurs, use the speakerphone option (if applicable) when using this phone.
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) Wall mounting adaptor (1) Screws for attaching to the unit (2) Screws for wall mounting (3) Two screws for attaching the KX-DT590 to a wall.
KX-DT546 KX-DT590 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.
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D Handset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is mounted on a wall. E Headset Jack F PAUSE/PROGRAM (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for programming this unit.
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Location of Controls U EHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack V FWD/DND : Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb on your extension. W CANCEL : Used to cancel the selected item. KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only...
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to select the ring tone. 4. Press [ENTER]. 5. Press [CANCEL]. If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the volume. For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
PROG 2. Enter 3. Press [ENTER]. 4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode. : Automatic : Always ON : Always OFF 5. Press [ENTER]. 6. Press [CANCEL]. For KX-DT521, press [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.
6. Press [CANCEL]. MTo dialN 1. Go off-hook. 2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing button. Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number. For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Removing the Stand KX-DT521 Remove the stand in the direction indicated while pushing the catches of the stand with both hands as shown.
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Installation and Setup Connections The telephone line cord KX-DT521 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 The telephone line cord Connect to a PBX.
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The following headsets can be used with this unit. (Not all operations with the headsets can be guaranteed.) – Wired headsets Panasonic 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.
R When mounting the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with a KX-DT590 on a wall, only ONE KX-DT590 can be attached. Insert the tabs of the wall mounting adaptor into the designated openings in the base, and then slide the wall mounting adaptor in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. KX-DT521 KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with KX-DT590...
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Wall Mounting Fasten the wall mounting adaptor(s) to the base with the screw(s). (Recommended torque: 0.4 N·m [4.08 kgf·cm/3.54 lbf·in] to 0.6 N·m [6.12 kgf·cm/5.31 lbf·in]) Connect the cables to the unit, and run the cables through the wall mounting adaptor, as shown in the illustration below. Drive the screws into the wall either 83 mm (3 in) or 100 mm (3...
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