Panasonic DBS 576 Technical Manual

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Last Number Redial
Description
Last Number Redial allows you to automatically redial the last number dialed.
Operation
To automatically redial the last number dialed:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Intercom Redialing)
• FF3: Extension COS
Considerations
• Extension Class of Service (COS) determines whether Last Number Redial can be used for both 
intercom and CO calls or CO calls only.
Message Waiting/Callback
Description
If you try to call an extension that is busy or does not answer, you can leave a message wait indication 
at that extension, requesting a return call.
Operation
To leave a message waiting indication:Action Result
1.   Lift the handset.
2.   Enter the SLT Redial code (default = 712).
3.   Complete the call and replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Dial the extension number. Ring or busy tone
3.   While the telephone is still ringing, or when you hear the 
busy tone, enter the Message Wait Set code (default = 4).
4.   Replace the handset. 
						

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To answer a message waiting indication (Callback):
To cancel a Callback Message:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Message Wait set/cancel)
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Priority Message Wait set/cancel)
• FF1-2: Dial Plan
• FF3: Extension COS
Considerations
• The System has priority message waiting for 3rd-party voice mail. See “Voice Mail Integration 
(Third Party)” on page 69.
Offhook Signaling
Description
Offhook Signaling sends a tone over the handset to a busy extension to indicate that a CO call has 
arrived or a call is camped-on. Prior to Version 3.6, users receiving an offhook signal during a 
conversation had to end the call before answering an incoming call. Beginning with Version 3.6, users 
receiving an offhook signal during conversation can press and release the hook quickly (hookflash) to 
place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Stutter dial tone
2.   Enter the Message Wait Callback code (default = *6). Telephone automatically dials extension 
that set Message Waiting Indication
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Callback Request Cancel code (default = *5).
3.   Replace the handset. 
						

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Operation
After receiving an offhook signal during a call:
OR
NOTE: The steps outlined above can be performed only when the necessary settings have been 
programmed into the system.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF3: CO Off-Hook Signal
• FF1-1: Off-Hook Signal Timer
Considerations
• The CO call type may be either multiple ring, or DID/DIL whose destination is set to Auto camp-
on (Call Waiting).
• Offhook signaling is not supported for an ISDN terminal.
• The System does not send the offhook signal under the following conditions:
•   During a conference call
•   During an OHVA or Busy override
•   Data Privacy is enabled
•   Receiving telephone is a 3rd party voice mail.
Offhook Voice Announce
Description
You can interrupt a busy extension when making an Intercom Call, and then use the Off-Hook Voice 
Announce (OHVA) feature to make an announcement. Action Result
1.   Complete the first call and place the handset on hook. First call is terminated.
2.   After the telephone rings, go off hook. Incoming call is answered.
Action Result
1.   Press and release the hook quickly (hookflash). First call is placed on hold; incoming call 
connects.
2.   Press and release the hook quickly to go back to the 
original call.First call connects again.  
						

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Operation
To make an OHVA :
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1 0 03 (System): Extension COS OHVA Originate
• FF1 0 03 (System): Extension COS OHVA Receive
• FF3 (Extension): Extension COS Assignments
• FF4: FF Key Assignment
Considerations
• If On hook Transfer is enabled, the held call is transferred as soon as the extension sending the 
OHVA hangs up.
• You cannot receive a Call Waiting message during an OHVA. 
• If you make an OHVA to an SLT, the SLT user and the other party will hear the announcement.
Paging
Description
The System allows you to make both internal and external pages and announcements. Internal pages 
are made via the System’s key telephone speakers. External pages are made through the speakers of 
an external paging system connected to the System.
Paging calls can be answered from any extension using the Meet-Me Answer feature.
Operation
To make a page:Action Result
1.   Lift the handset.
2.   Dial the extension number. Busy signal
3.   Enter the OHVA Access code (default = 8).
4.   Make your announcement
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Group Paging code (default = #).
3.   Enter the number of the desired Paging group (0-9). 
						

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Meet-Me Answer
To answer a page using Meet-Me Answer:
Hardware Requirements
• External relays, amplifier, and speakers are required for external paging. 
Related Programming
• FF1-0-02: Paging Override
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Paging)
• FF1-0-04: Trunk COS (Paging)
• FF1-2: Dial Plan
• FF2: Trunk COS
• FF3: Extension COS
Considerations
• If an external paging system has been connected, pages can be made to Paging groups 0-9 
through the external speakers. Voice paging can also be heard over the extensions in groups 0-9.
• An extension can belong to more than one paging group.
• Only one page may be performed at a time. If you attempt to make a page while another 
extension is paging, you will receive a busy signal unless your system allows Paging Override.
• Beginning with Version 3.5 and higher, the paging system can be set to “timeout” if a page 
remains unanswered for a specified length of time (0 to 255 seconds). If this feature is set and the 
timeout period has elapsed, the page originator’s handset will emit a Fast Busy Tone.
Reset Call
Description
If you dial a busy extension, the System allows you to quickly dial another extension by simply 
pressing the last digit of the new extension number.
Operation
4.   Make your announcement.
5.   Replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Meet Me Answer code (default = ##). Connected to specified party
Action Result 
						

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To use Reset Call to dial another extension (after a busy extension):
Example: You dial extension 213, but it is busy. To dial extension 214, enter 4.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-2: Dial Plan
Considerations
• The second extension called using the Reset Call feature must have the same number of digits as 
the first extension.
Room Monitoring
Description
This feature allows the user to monitor the sounds in a room from another extension or room. The 
transmitter in the telephone handset is used as a remote “microphone” for monitoring these sounds. 
To activate this feature, the monitored extension must enable the Room Monitor feature before the 
monitoring extension can listen to the sounds in the room. The monitored extension can be enabled 
using an SLT, DSLT, or Key Telephone. No special programming is required to allow an extension to 
enable the monitored mode.
Operation
To set up the monitored extension:Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Dial an extension. Busy tone
3.   Enter the last digit of the next extension.
Action Result
1.   Dial the monitored extension access code (default 775)
Note:The handset must be off-hook to activate the 
Room Monitor feature.
You will hear a confirmation tone after 
the monitored extension has enabled the 
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When a monitored extension receives a call, the caller hears a busy tone. Additional operations may 
be performed from the monitored extension when it is in monitored mode:
It is not possible to monitor an extension from an SLT telephone.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Allow/deny Busy Override Send—Monitoring extension)
• FF1-2-02: Dial Plan at DT Pattern 1
• FF1-2-03: Dial Plan at DT Pattern 2
Considerations
• Be sure all phones that should NOT be allowed to monitor have a COS that restricts monitoring. 
• If the monitored extension is placed on-hook while Room Monitoring is activated, the 
monitoring extension will hear a fast busy tone.
• If the monitoring extension goes on-hook while Room Monitoring is activated, the monitored 
extension will remain in the monitored mode, and can be accessed by any other extension 
allowed to access the room monitoring mode.
• A room cannot be monitored from more than one extension at a time. If an attempt is made to 
monitor an extension while the extension is being monitored, the user will hear a fast busy tone.
• ISDN (s-point) extensions cannot access the Room Monitor feature in either the monitor or 
monitored modes.
• A monitoring extension cannot forward a call on hold to a monitored extension.
• A monitored extension cannot receive a transferred call.
Speed Dialing
Description
The System supports the following speed dial features:
• Personal Speed Dial (PSD) 
• System Speed Dial (SSD)
• Speed Dial Linking
• Speed Dial Name AssignmentAction Result
1.   Placing the handset back on-hook Monitored mode is cancelled. Extension 
returns to idle.
2.   Pressing digits 0-9, *, # No response is given. Extension remains 
in monitored mode.
3.   Flash Monitored mode is cancelled. Dial tone is 
returned to handset. 
						

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Personal Speed Dial
You can store frequently called numbers using the PSD feature. Up to 20 PSD numbers can be stored 
in PSD bins numbered 80-99. 
Operation
To assign PSD numbers:
To dial a PSD number by entering the speed dial bin number:
To delete a PSD number:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.    Enter the Speed Dial Set/Clear code (default = 710).
3.   Enter the PSD bin number (80-99).
4.   Dial the number.
5.   Hookflash.
6.   Replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   If necessary, access an outside line. Outside dial tone
3.   Enter the Speed Dial Originate code (default = 80).
4.   Enter the PSD bin number (80-99).
5.   Complete the call and replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.    Enter the Speed Dial Set/Clear code (default = 710).
3.   Enter the PSD bin number (80-99).
4.   Hookflash.
5.   Complete the call and replace the handset. 
						

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• Storing a new number erases any previously stored data.
• Speed Dial numbers can contain up to 24 characters.
• Single Line Telephone SLT can only enter 0, 1-9, *, and #. If a pause, MCO code, intercom 
level, Dial Pulse (DP) - Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) code, or SSD code needs to be 
programmed, use User Maintenance to program the speed dial.
System Speed Dial
You can store frequently called numbers using the SSD feature. Either 80 or 800 SSD numbers can be 
programmed, depending on how the System is configured. In an 80 SSD-number system, the SSD 
numbers are stored in bins 00-79. In 800 SSD-number systems, the SSD numbers are stored in bins 
000-799. 
Operation
To assign SSD numbers:
To dial an SSD number by entering the speed dial bin number:
To delete an SSD number:Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Speed Dial Set/Clear code (default = 710).
3.   Enter the SSD bin number (00-79 or 000-799).
4.   Dial the phone number.
5.   Hookflash.
6.   Replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   If necessary, access an outside line. Outside dial tone
3.   Enter the Speed Dial Originate code (default = 80).
4.   Enter the SSD bin number (00-79 or 000-799).
5.   Complete the call and replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Speed Dial Set/Clear code (default = 710).
3.   Enter the SSD bin number (00-79 or 000-799).
4.   Hookflash.
5.   Replace the handset. 
						

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Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-15, 16, & 17 SSD Blocks
• FF1-0-02 SSD Digits
• FF1-0-03 Extension COS (SSD Assignment)
• FF8-1-02: SSD Number
• FF8-1-02: SSD Name
Considerations
• The system can be programmed to allow SSD Numbers to override toll restrictions.
Speed Dial Linking
You can automatically link together up to 6 SSD numbers in 1 PSD bin to handle telephone numbers 
longer than 24 characters. 
Alternatively, any combination of PSDs and SSDs can be manually linked together by pressing the 
keys in the desired sequence. This can be useful for prepending account codes or long distance carrier 
access codes, etc.
Operation
To use a PSD that links multiple SSDs:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/AAction Result
1.   Lift the handset.
1.   If necessary, access an outside line. Outside dial tone
2.   Enter the Speed Dial Originate code (default = 80).
3.   Enter the desired PSD bin number (80-99).
4.   Complete the call and replace the handset.