Panasonic DBS 824 Information Manual

Centrex/PBX Compatibility System Features
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Users can assign an FF key to flash when there are new entries in the log. 
When the user presses the key to access the log, the LED turns off.
Call Logs can be assigned to both attendant and non-attendant extensions. 
Centrex/PBX Compatibility
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
Centrex/PBX Compatibility allows the DBS 824 to be connected to centrex 
or PBX lines. 
The DBS 824 supports up to 8 access codes for dialing...

System Features Direct Inward System Access (DISA)
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For security reasons, one incoming DISA code may be assigned. If an 
incoming code is assigned, it must be entered as soon as the DISA trunk 
answers.
Two outgoing DISA codes are assigned (1111
 and 9999
 by default). One of 
the two outgoing codes must be entered before the user dials an outgoing call.
Operation
To make a DISA call to an extension:
1.  Dial the DISA trunk number.
2.  Once you hear DISA tone...

Direct Inward System Access (DISA) System Features
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 FF2 (Trunk): DISA End Time
To program an incoming code from an attendant phone:
In addition to the DISA ID Setting in FF1, the following procedure can be 
used to program an incoming code.
1. Press the ON/OFF
 key.
 The phone issues intercom dial tone.
 The ON/OFF
 LED lights.
2. Press the CONF
 key.
3. Dial “#7.”
4.  Enter the DISA code.
5. Press the HOLD 
key.
6. Press the ON/OFF
 key.
The ON/OFF
 LED...

System Features Direct Trunk Access
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Direct Trunk Access
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
Extensions can access a specific trunk for outgoing calls. Extensions can also 
use Direct Trunk Access to test trunks or to access data trunks.
Operation
1. Press the ON/OFF
 key:
 The phone issues intercom dial tone.
 The ON/OFF
 LED lights.
2.  Dial “88,” then enter the desired line number (01-08).
 The phone issues outside dial tone.
 “CO TALK #XX” (where “XX” is the...

Door Box System Features
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distinctive ringing pattern is set, the extension rings based on the incoming 
ring pattern assigned to the trunk.
Related Programming
 FF3 (Extension): Extension Ring Pattern
Considerations
 One of several ringing patterns can be selected.
 The ringing patterns are different for key phones and SLT/OPX phones.
Door Box
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
Door Boxes (also called Door Phones) and door openers work together.  The 
Door Box is...

System Features Door Box
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2. Dial “#80
”.
3.  Dial the Door Box Access Code.
4.  Dial the Door Box Extension Number.
5. Dial “*
”.
Related Programming
 FF4 (Ringing and Hunt Groups): Ringing Assignments (all)
 FF1 (System Programming): Door Phone Assignments (All)
Hardware Requirements
 The Door Box feature requires a Door Box Adaptor (VB-43711), Door 
Box (Door Phone) (VA-43705), and door opener. The door opener can be 
purchased from an electronics...

DP to DTMF Signal Conversion System Features
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DP to DTMF Signal Conversion
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
This feature allows an extension user to switch from DP to DTMF signaling 
when using a DP trunk.
For instance, if a user dials into a voice mail system using a DP trunk, the user 
can switch to DTMF signaling to communicate with the voice mail system.
DTMF tones can be sent either during the call or while the call is being 
dialed.
Operation
To switch from...

System Features Hunting Priority for VAUs
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Hunting Priority for VAUs
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
This feature allows hunting priority to be assigned to calls that overflow from 
the hunt group to the VAU. If the caller hears the VAU message and then 
decides to dial back into the hunt group, he or she is placed before other calls 
that have just entered the hunt group queue. For an illustration of the flow of 
calls, see Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. VAU hunting...

Independent Timers System Features
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 FF3 (Extension): VAU Hunting Priority
Considerations
 The following call types are routed to the first VAU message:
- Trunk calls
-  Transferred trunk calls
- Intercom calls
-  Transferred intercom calls.
All recalls are routed to the second VAU message.
Independent Timers
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
The DBS 824 provides separate timers for Call Forwarding-No Answer, CO 
Delayed Ring, Extension Delayed Ring, and Hunt...

System Features Least Cost Routing (LCR)
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Least Cost Routing (LCR)
(CPC-S and CPC-M)
Description
Least cost routing (LCR) automatically selects the least expensive route 
available for toll calls. LCR is accessed by dialing “9” before placing a call.
Related Programming
Primary Program Areas:
 FF1 (System): Least Cost Routing (LCR) Access
 FF3 (Extension): Forced Least Cost Routing
 FF8 (LCR): Time Priority RouteTables
 FF8 (LCR): LCR Trunk Group Tables
...