Panasonic DBS 576 Technical Manual

							Section 700 - Operation Chapter 5. Key Telephone Features
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Variable Mode
Description
Variable Mode allows you to use the soft keys on a display phone to access selected features when 
your phone is in the following state:
• While receiving intercom Dial Tone or during dialing - up to 10 functions
• While receiving intercom ringback tone - up to 5 functions
• While receiving intercom busy tone - up to 10 functions
• While talking in intercom mode, during CO seizure, or during CO talk - up to 5 functions
Each extension may have customized soft key features available. The customization must be 
programmed by the dealer.
To access the feature beside the soft key, simply press the associated soft key. 
Operation
To enable Variable Mode:
To Execute a Variable Mode Function:
To cancel Variable Mode:Action Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the Variable Mode FF keyAUTO FNC Mode displays
3.   Press the ON/OFF key. Programmed features display
Action Result
1.   Press the NEXT or PREV keys on the large display tele-
phone or the up or down arrow keys on the small display 
telephones until the desired function appears
2.   Press the soft key next to the desired function The variable mode function executes
Action Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the Variable Mode FF key.AUTO FNC Mode displays
3.   Press the ON/OFF key again. 
						

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To assign Variable Mode Functions to a Small Display Telephone
To assign Variable Mode Functions to a Large Display Telephone
Flexible Screen Positions
Hardware Requirements
• A 44-Series Display Telephone or or the VB-43225 Large Display TelephoneAction Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key. 
2.   Press PROG + 95 + (XX) + Fixed Feature Code (see 
Table 5 on page 5-49).
OR...
Press PROG + 95 + (XX) + REDIAL + Flexible Feature 
Code (see Table 5 on page 5-49). 
Note: Where XX is the Flexible Screen position as listed 
below.The variable mode function executes
3.   Press the ON/OFF key.
Action Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key. 
2.   Using the FUNCTION EXT menu, display the desired 
extension function location (see Flexible Screen Positions 
below).
3.   Press PROG + soft key + Fixed Feature Code (see Table 5 
on page 5-49).
OR...
Press PROG + 95 + (XX) + REDIAL + Flexible Feature 
Code (see Table 5 on page 5-49).
Note: Where XX is the Flexible Screen position as listed 
below.
4.   Press the ON/OFF key.
Variable Mode Display 
PositionDisplays at
Position 1 to 10Intercom Dial Tone/Intercom Dial
Position 11 to 15Intercom Ringback Tone
Position 16 to 25Intercom Busy Tone
Position 26 to 30Ta l k 
						

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Related Programming
• FF4-2: Flexible Screens
• FF3-0: Variable Modes
Considerations
• The small display telephone will exit variable mode after a variable mode function is executed.
• The large display telephone will stay in variable mode after a function is executed.
Voice Recognition
Description
Voice Recognition allows you to dial another extension or a speed dial number using verbal 
commands. You can also quickly access various telephone features by voice.
Hardware Requirements
• Need VB-44224, VB-44101
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
• The VB-44224 24-key telephone is required.
• You must pre-program the desired calling information into the telephone’s Voice Recognition 
Unit in order for the System to recognize the verbal commands.
Volume Control
Description
The System allows you to set different receiving volumes for the handset, speaker, intercom ring tone, 
and incoming ring tone. 
Operation
To adjust the volume while your phone is in use:
Action Result
1.   Press the VOLUME up or down arrow key:
•   During ringing to adjust intercom or incoming ring tone
•   During a call to adjust handset or speaker volumeIntercom dial tone 
						

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To adjust ringer volume while your phone is idle:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF3-0: Ring Volume Control
Considerations
• Extension programming determines whether or not you can set separate volume levels for CO 
incoming ring tone and intercom ring tone.
Walking TRS Class of Service 
Walking Toll Restriction Service (TRS) Class of Service (COS) allows an extension user to “carry” 
his or her toll restrictions to another phone.
Before the Walking TRS COS feature can be used, a Walking TRS COS code must be entered at your 
extension before using dialing privileges at another extension.
Operation
To use a Walking TRS COS code:Action Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the PROG key.
3.   Enter 9, then 1 to adjust the incoming ring tone.
OR...
Enter 9, then 2 to adjust the intercom ring tone.Pseudo ring tone
4.   Press the VOLUME up or down arrow key to adjust the 
loudness of the tone.
5.   Press the ON/OFF key.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset or press the ON/OFF key of an extension 
other than your own.Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Walking TRS COS Access code (default = 87).
3.   Dial your extension number.
4.   Enter your Walking TRS COS code (0001-9999)
5.   Enter a trunk access code (9 or 81-84) 
						

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Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF8-1-08: Walking TRS COS Code
Considerations
• The same Walking TRS COS code can be used on more than one extension.
• Walking TRS COS mode is kept until the user goes on-hook.
• ARS and TRS dialing privileges follow the Walking TRS COS.
• Before entering a new Walking TRS COS code, you must first clear the existing code.
• When Walking TRS COS is used, Wxxxx (where xxxx is the user’s extension number) appears 
in SMDR.
Zip Mode
Zip mode automatically answers calls when operating a Key Telephone in headset mode.
Operation
To enter or cancel Zip Mode:
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF4: FF Key Programming
6.   Dial the phone number. Walking TRS COS remains in effect until 
you replace the handset.
7.   Replace the handset or press the ON/OFF key.
Action Result
1.   Press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the PROG key and enter 80.
OR...
Press the ZIP key.When entering Zip mode, ZIP Mode On 
displays
When cancelling Zip mode, ZIP Mode 
Off displays
3.   Press the ON/OFF key.
Action Result 
						

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Considerations
• Call forward takes precedence over zip mode. 
						

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Chapter 6. DSLT Features
This chapter describes features that are available with the Digital Single Line Telephone (DSLT).
This chapter covers the following topics: 
Topic Page
Digital Single Line Telephone 6-3
Absence Message 6-3
Account Codes 6-5
Non-Verified Account Codes
6-7
Verified Account Codes
6-7
Attendant Group Calls 6-8
Auto Repeat Dial 6-9
Background Music 6-10
Busy Override 6-11
Callback Request 6-12
Call Forwarding 6-13
Call Forwarding-All Calls
6-13
Call Forwarding - Busy
6-14
Call Forwarding - No Answer
6-15
Call Forwarding and Do-Not-Disturb
6-16
Call Hold 6-16
System Hold
6-17
Floating Hold
6-17
Exclusive Hold
6-18
Broker’s Hold
6-19
Call Park
6-21
Call Pickup 6-21
Extension Group Pickup
6-21
Extension Direct Pickup
6-23
Trunk Group Pickup
6-23
Trunk Direct Pickup
6-24
Call Transfer 6-24
Supervised Transfer
6-24
Unsupervised Transfer
6-25
Camping a Call Onto a Busy Extension
6-26
Camp-On (Call Waiting) 6-27
Conference Calls 6-28
Do-Not-Disturb 6-29 
						

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DP to DTMF Signal Conversion 6-31
Flash 6-31
Hot Line 6-32
Intercom Calling 6-32
Last Number Redial 6-34
Message Waiting/Callback 6-35
Offhook Signaling 6-36
Offhook Voice Announce 6-37
Onhook Dialing 6-38
Paging 6-39
Meet-Me Answer
6-39
Reset Call 6-40
Room Monitoring 6-41
Speed Dialing 6-43
Personal Speed Dial
6-43
System Speed Dial
6-45
Speed Dial Linking
6-46
Station Lockout 6-48
Timed Reminder Call 6-50
Trunk Access 6-51
Direct Trunk Access
6-51
MCO Trunk Access
6-51
Trunk Queuing 6-52
Universal Night Answer to Page 6-53
Walking TRS Class of Service 6-54
Topic Page 
						

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Digital Single Line Telephone
Figure 1 illustrates the Digital Single Line Telephone (DSLT). For more information on DLST, see 
Section 751: Key Telephone/DSLT Quick Reference.
Figure 6-1. DSLT
Absence Message
Description
Extension users can leave text messages related to their phones when they are away. When the 
unattended extension is dialed, the text message displays on the caller’s phone. Any one of the 
following messages can be selected. Messages 5 to 9 have no default message text. All the messages 
can be changed through system programming.
DIGITAL BUSINESS SYSTEM
NAME NAME No. No.
1
3DEF2ABC
4GHI
1
5
JKL6MNO
7PRS8TUV9WXY
# 0OPER* 
						

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Table 6-1. Absence Messages 
Optionally, a return time can be input. Example Return Times for Absence Messages include: 
Operation
To set an Absence Message
To cancel an Absence MessageMessage No.Message Text Displayed on 
Called Party’s Key 
TelephoneMessage No.Message Text Displayed on 
Called Party’s Key 
Telephone
0 In Meeting 5 Absence_No_5
1 At Lunch 6 Absence_No_6
2 Out of Office 7 Absence_No_7
3 Vacation 8 Absence_No_8
4 Another Office 9 Absence_No_9
Input Display
No input Return
9 Return 9:00
11 Return 11:00
615 Return 6:15
1035 Return 10:35
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Absence Message code (default = 729). 
3.   Enter the Absence Message number. (See Table 1.)
4.   If desired, enter the 4-digit returning time.
5.   Press the HOLD key.
6.   Replace the handset.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset . Intercom dial tone
2.   Enter the Absence Message code (default = 729). 
3.   Press the HOLD key.
4.   Replace the handset.