Panasonic Digital Business System 576 Technical Manual

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To immediately connect to a pre-assigned extension or speed dial number:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF5-5: Hot Line
Considerations
•N/A
Intercom Calling
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
The System provides two methods of intercom calling: 
•Voice Calling: Extension calls are connected immediately, without a ringing tone.
•Tone Calling: A ringing tone is sent...

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To make a call using Intercom Calling:
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: Extension COS
Considerations
• The Handsfree Answerback feature can be used to respond to only voice calls from other 
extensions - not tone calls.
• Both the called and...

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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.
Line Appearances
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
The System provides...

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Four DSS/BLF modes are available as follows:
Operation
To assign a DSS/BLF key:
To make an intercom call using the DSS/BLF key:
To pick up a call on a DSS/BLF key:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-02: BLF Call Pickup
• FF4-0-04: FF Key Assignment DSS/BLF TypeFF Key 
EntryBLF LED 
IndicationExtension 
CallCall 
PickupRing 
(Immed.)Ring 
(Delayed)Voice Mail 
Transfer
DSS Only (No...

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Considerations
• If several calls arrive at a DSS/BLF key, the calls are queued and ring on a first-in, first-out basis.
• If a BLF key has a second call while busy and off- hook signaling is enabled, the BLF key starts 
blinking. The call can be answered by pressing the BLF key or going on hook and then off hook.
Direct Line Appearances
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Direct Line (DL) keys...

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Operation
Related Programming
• FF1-0-02: ARS for MCO Access Code 1/Route Advance for MCO Access Code
• FF1-3: MCO Group
• FF5-2: MCO Outgoing Trunk Assignments
• FF5-3: MCO Incoming Trunk Assignments
• FF4: FF Key Assignments
Considerations
• Press the MCO key that flashes red to answer an outside call.
• If you are already on a call appearing on an MCO key and you press another MCO key, a line on...

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•Message Wait Callback: If a callback message has been left by another extension, you can 
press the MSG key to place an automatic callback to that extension. If more than one callback 
message has been received, pressing the MSG key performs auto-callback in the order 
received.
•Priority Message Wait Callback (One-Touch Voice Mail Access): You can press the MSG 
key to automatically access your...

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Operation
To leave a message waiting indication:
To answer a message waiting indication (callback):
To cancel a callback message:
Note:Message waiting/callback messages may also be cancelled by either the originator or the 
receiver by calling the other party.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Message Wait set/cancel)
• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Priority Message...

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• 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 68. 
Mute Function
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
Mute Function allows you to block outgoing audio to the other party while on a call.
With 44-Series phones, audio can be blocked through both the microphone...

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Offhook Monitor 
CPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All Versions
Description
Offhook Monitor lets you put a call on speaker while the handset is offhook. You can still 
communicate with the other party via the handset, but you will also be able to hear the other party on 
the phone’s speaker. The other party can only hear what is transmitted through your handset however, 
because audio is not transmitted...