NEC Ds2000 Software Instructions Manual

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Central Office Calls, Placing
Description
The system provides flexibility in the way each extension user can place outgoing trunk calls. A 
user can place a call by:
Pressing a Line Key
Any keyset can have line keys for one-touch access to specific trunks. See 
Line Keys on 
page 238 for more.
Pressing a Loop Key
Loop Keys provide a user with one-touch access to the assigned Loop Group. Loop Groups can 
consist of one or more...

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Default Setting
DS2000
Fixed Slot
Keys 1-8 are line keys, keys 9 and 10 are Fixed Loop keys for trunk group 0, key 11 is an 
Auto Timer key and key 12 is an All Call Page key. (The last key on an attendant telephone 
is automatically an Operator Call key.)
Trunk Group Routing (dial 9) is assigned to trunk group 1 (which contains trunks 9-16). 
Dial 9 does not work by default.
All extensions have full access on all trunks.
U...

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Programming Guide
Step-by-step guide for setting up Central 
Office Calls, Placing (Page 1 of 5)
Step 1: Check to be sure each trunk’s circuit type and loop length setting matches the con-
nected trunk circuit.
• In Program 1001 - Trunk Circuit Type (page 498), 
enter the correct circuit type for each trunk (51 = 
loop start DTMF, 52 = loop start DP).
• In Program 0402 - Codec Digitizing Method 
(page 463), be sure to always...

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Step 4: For Direct Trunk Access, should trunk extension numbers be left at their default set-
ting (e.g., 401-448in DS2000 or 401-406 in DS1000).
• In Program 0504 - Trunk Port Extension Numbers 
(Fixed Slot) (page 476), leave the trunk extension 
numbers at their default settings (401-448 in 
DS2000 or 401-406 in DS1000).
• In Program 0504 - Trunk Port Extension Numbers 
(Fixed Slot) (page 476), change the trunk exten-
sion...

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• In Program 1701 - Line Key (page 518), make 
sure no keys are assigned as line keys (code 03).
• In Program 1701 - Switched Loop Key 
(page 517), or in Program 1701 - Fixed Loop Key 
(page 517), assign a loop key to any extension 
without line keys. This allows the extension to 
answer trunk calls.
Step 8: Should DSS Console have line keys for placing trunk calls?
• In Program 1704 - Line Key (page 528), assign 
programmable...

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• In Program 1001 - Trunk Transmit Gain 
(page 499), increase or decrease the trunk trans-
mit gain for the optimum transmission level for 
the connected telco or PBX.
Step 12: While on a trunk call, is the conversation received by the user at a comfortable 
level?
• In Program 1001 - Trunk Receive Gain 
(page 501), leave this option at its current setting.
• In Program 1001 - Trunk Receive Gain 
(page 501), increase or...

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Programming List
Program 0402 - Line Response (page 459)
When the system fails to detect loop current on a trunk, it will wait this interval before mark-
ing the trunk as defective. Be sure the value you enter is compatible with the local telco.
Program 0402 - Force Idle (Trunk Guard Time) (page 460)
Set the guard time for trunks. When the system disconnects a trunk (e.g., after a user hang up), 
the system keeps the line idle...

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Program 1001 - Trunk Name (page 498)
Assign extension numbers and names to trunk ports.
Program 1001 - Trunk Transmit Gain (page 499)
Set the trunk’s transmit gain (0-60) to compensate for the transmit gain characteristics of the 
connected telco or PBX.
Program 1001 - Trunk Receive Gain (page 501)
Set the trunk’s receive gain (0-60) to compensate for the receive gain characteristics of the 
connected telco or PBX.
Program...

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Loop Keys (page 242)
An extension user may also be able to press a Loop Key to place an outside call.
Save Number Dialed (page 322)
Save a number you dialed, then easily redial it later on.
Speed Dial (page 332)
You can store outside numbers in Speed Dial bins for quick access to frequently called num-
bers.
System Timers, Trunks (page 372)
Always review the system’s trunk timers for compatibility with the connected telco or...

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3. Dial trunk group code (90-98). 
If you hear dial tone as soon as you dial 9, your system has Trunk Group Routing  
enabled. SeeTrunk Group Routing on page 398  for more.
4. Dial outside number.Trunk dial tone.
Line key on.