Panasonic Digital Business System 576 Technical Manual

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• FF4: FF Key Assignment
Considerations
• Pressing a DSS key while connected to an outside line places the line on hold.
• A maximum of 12 DSS/72 consoles can be connected to a 96-port system.
EM/24 Console
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
The EM/24 is a 24-key console that can be attached to a key telephone. The 24 keys on the EM/24 can 
be programmed as Direct Station Select...

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• FF2: Flash Key Operation
• FF3: Flash on PROG (Recall)
Considerations
• You can send a longer or shorter flash signal, depending on whether you use the FLASH or 
PROG key (flash tone lengths are set for the FLASH and PROG
 keys through system 
programming).
Flexible Function Keys
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
You can assign frequently used functions to programmable keys on key...

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To assign Flexible Feature Codes to an FF key:
To erase a code stored on an FF key:
Note:You cannot use the following procedure to clear FF keys that have been assigned as CO lines. 
CO line keys can only be cleared through system programming.
To check a programmed FF key (Display Phone Only):
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-2: Dial Plan
• FF3: Extension Numbers
• FF4: FF Key...

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Considerations
• If a new code is programmed into a key, the previously programmed code is erased.
• FF keys assigned as CO lines must be cleared using system programming before new FF 
assignments can be made.
• The System can be programmed so that MCO 1 Trunk Access calls automatically use Automatic 
Route Selection (ARS).
• The ANSWER key functions as listed in the table below.  
• The RELEASE key...

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BLF/DSS-No Ring 83+ (Extension 0-9999)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 1 61 + (box no.)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 2 62 + (box no.)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 3 63 + (box no.)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 4 64 + (box no.)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 5 65 + (box no.)
2-Way Box for Cabinet 6 66 + (box no.)
2-Way Retrieve Messages 5 + (box no.)
2-Way Access*#50
2-Way End*#51
2-Way Re-Record*#52
2-Way Pause*#53
2-Way Store*#54
2-Way...

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Call Forward (No Answer):  Set
from another extension*13 743
Call Forward (No Answer):  Clear 
from another extension*14 753
Call Forward (Busy):  Set 72 + (Extension 0-9999) 722 + (Extension 0-9999)
Call Forward (Busy):  Clear*15 732 + (Extension 0-9999)
Call Forward (Busy):  Set from 
another extension*16 742
Call Forward (Busy):  Clear from 
another extension*17 752
DND Set/Clear*18 720
DND Set from...

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Handsfree Answerback
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
Handsfree Answerback allows you to answer an intercom call without lifting the handset.
MCO-3 Access  (initial setting: 82)*45 82
MCO-4 Access  (initial setting: 83)
*46 83
MCO-5 Access  (initial setting: 84)
*47 84
Callback at Busy Tone
*49
Camp-on at Busy Tone
*50
Message-Waiting Set at Busy Tone
*51
Message-Waiting Priority...

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The System must be programmed for Voice Calling for you to use this feature. You must press 1 
during a call to switch from Tone Calling to Voice Calling.
Operation
To answer calls using Handsfree Answerback:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Intercom Calling Type)
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Voice Call Send)
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Voice Call Receive)
• FF3:...

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To initiate Handsfree Operation:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/A
Headset Operation
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
Headset Operation allows you to handle calls with a headset instead of with the handset or 
speakerphone.
Operation
To answer calls using the Headset Operation:
Note:If Headset mode is already on, the following procedure turns...

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Considerations
• Intercom Dial Tone is enabled/disabled regardless of Headset mode (per programming for the 
Extension Class of Service [COS])
Hot Dial Pad
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 1.3
Description
The dial pad on digital key phones can be designated as “hot” on an extension-by-extension basis.
The Hot Dial Pad allows the user to initiate a call without going offhook.  Extensions with the Hot 
Dial...