
2.1
BASIC KEYPANEL OPERATION
2.1.1
POWER SWITCH
A power switch is located on the back of each keypanel, expansion panel, and level control panel next to the
power cord.
2.1.2
POWER-UP INDICATIONS
Keypanels with Alpha-Numeric Displays: When power is turned on, the talk key displays will first display aster-
isks (****) then dashes (----). After a few moments, the talk key assignments will display. If no talk key assign-
ments have been programmed, the displays will continue to show dashes. If a keypanel cannot establish
communications with the intercom system, all alpha-numeric displays will continue to show asterisks.
Keypanels with LED Displays: The incoming messages display will first display asterisks (****) then dashes
(----). If a keypanel cannot establish communications with the intercom system, the incoming messages display
will continue to show asterisks (****).
2.1.3
USING A HEADSET WITH THE KEYPANEL
Plug in the headset, then tap the yellow HDST button to turn it on. This will also turn off the keypanel speaker
and gooseneck microphone.
2.1.4
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
Intercom Volume: Adjust intercom volume using the outer volume control knob on the keypanel.
External Line Input Volume: If an optional external line input is connected, adjust its volume using the inner
volume control knob on the keypanel.
LCP-100A Level Control Panel: If your keypanels and expansion panels are connected to LCP-100A Level
Control Panels, you can adjust the listen level for any key assigned to an intercom port or party line by rotating
the LCP-100A control knob associated with that key.
Gain Adjustment: If your keypanels and expansion panels are not equipped with LCP-100A Level Control Pan-
els, you can still adjust the level for individual intercom ports and party lines using the Gain feature. See page
2.1.5
PLACING A CALL
1. Activate the talk key for the person, party line etc. that you want to talk to:
For momentary talk, hold down the talk key and talk into the microphone. When you
release the key, it will return to the center (off) position.
For hands-free talk, place the talk key in the “up” position and talk into the microphone.
Return the talk key to the center (off) position when finished with your conversation.
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