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DESCRIPTION OF USER CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(See Figure 1 for numbered callouts)
1. Designation Strip Holder: A strip can be inserted here to identify the talk key assignments if required.
2. Display Window: The display window contains a separate indicator for each talk key. The indicators can be
either 4-character, alpha-numeric displays or LED’s, depending on the keypanel model. The alpha-numeric
displays show the names for the destinations (intercom ports, party lines etc.) that have been assigned to the
talk keys (9). These names are defined using the intercom configuration software at a configuration computer.
3. Listen Keys: Listen keys are normally programmed to activate the listen path to the person, party line etc. that
is assigned to the talk key immediately under the listen key. Listen key activation is normally required only
when conversing with certain non-keypanel devices, such as some belt packs or telephone circuits that do not
have data connections to the intercom system. Listen key activation is normally not required when conversing
with another keypanel.
4. Gooseneck Microphone: Pressing any talk key activates the gooseneck microphone. The headset on/off key
(5) must be in the off position to use the gooseneck microphone.
5. Headset On/Off Key: This key is equipped with an LED to indicate the “on” position. When the key is on, the
headset connector (11) is activated, and the gooseneck microphone (4) and loudspeaker (6) are turned off.
6. Programming Keypad and/or Loudspeaker: You use the optional programming keypad to assign destinations
(ports, party lines etc.) to keys and to display information about the keypanel setup. You can also it to display
a destination’s name in the call waiting window and then place a call to that destination using the call waiting
key. This is useful when a destination is not currently assigned to a key, and there are no keys available to
make the assignment. When a keypanel is equipped with a programming keypad, the loudspeaker is located
behind the keypad.
7. External Line Input Volume Control: The inner volume control knob adjusts the headphone or loudspeaker
volume of any input connected to the EXT LINE IN connector on the back of the keypanel (only for keypan-
els with the optional KP-96-RC Rear Panel Connector Plate).
8. Intercom Volume: The outer volume control knob adjusts headphone and speaker volume for intercom
communications.
9. Talk Keys: These are used to talk to the keypanels, party lines etc. that are indicated on the designation strip
or alpha-numeric display.
10. Incoming Messages Window and Key: The incoming messages window displays the name of a caller when
there is no talk key assigned to the caller. (This is the default operation. The intercom system can also be con-
figured so that the names of all callers display in the incoming messages window. This is accomplished by
changing the position of master controller DIP switch 2. Refer to the intercom stystem installation guide for
further information.) The incoming messages key may be pressed to respond to the caller. The incoming mes-
sages key may also be used, along with the programming keypad, to call a keypanel that does not have a talk
key assigned on your keypanel.
11. Dynamic Microphone Headset Connector: A headset with a dynamic microphone may be optionally con-
nected and used in place of the gooseneck microphone and internal speaker.
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