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b.  Press the third FF key from the left on the bottom row.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
• Extension names can be up to 10 characters in length.
• The ability to make extension name assignments is allowed/restricted to anyone with a COS that 
allows access to User Maintenance features. (See Chapter 4 “User Maintenance” of this 
document.)
Speed Dial Name Assignments
You can assign names to PSD numbers from a display telephone without entering the programming 
mode. If allowed in the Extension COS, you can also assign names to SSD numbers.
Operation
PSD Names:
To set PSD names using a large-display or small-display phone:
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset or press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the PROG key.
3.   Press the * key.
END MODE
PROG
CONF 
						

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SSD Names:
To set SSD names using a large-display or small-display phone:
4.   Enter 0 for the PSD Name Assignment mode.A B C D E F P80 displays (where P80 = 
PSD bin 80)
5.   Press the up or down arrow key to display the desired PSD 
bin number.A B C D E F PXX displays (where PXX 
= desired PSD bin number)
6.   Enter the extension name:
•   If using a large-display phone, press the soft key next 
to the desired row of letters. (See Example 1 on page 
3-41.)
•   If using a small-display phone press the appropriate 
one-touch key. (See Example 2 on page 3-42.)
Note: Press the FLASH key to clear any existing data
7.   Use the bottom row of FF keys to select a single letter. 
•   See “Example 1. Large-display phone” on page 3-41.
•   See “Example 2. Small-display phone” on page 3-42.
Notes:
•   Press the * key to erase a single entry.
•   Press the # key to enter a space.
8.   Repeat steps 6-7 as many times as necessary to enter the 
desired PSD name.
Note: Press the FLASH key to clear the entire entry.
9.   Press the HOLD key when finished. Next PSD bin number displays
10.   To enter another speed dial name repeat steps 5-9.
Action Result
1.   Lift the handset or press the ON/OFF key.
2.   Press the PROG key.
3.   Press the * key.
4.   Enter 1 for the SSD Name Assignment mode.SSD NO.=>
SSD NAME displays
5.   Enter the speed dial bin number (00-79 or 000-799).
6.   Press the HOLD key.-SSDXXX 
A B C D E F XXX displays (where XXX 
= specified SSD bin number)
7.   Press the FLASH key to clear the current data.A B C D E F XXX displays (where XXX 
= specified SSD bin number)
Action Result 
						

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Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
• PSD names can contain a maximum of 7 characters. SSD names can contain a maximum of 16 
characters. 
• The ability to make extension name assignments is allowed/restricted to anyone with a Class of 
Service (COS) that allows access to User Maintenance features. (See Chapter 4 “User 
Maintenance” of this document.)
Network BLF
Panasonic’s Network Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Display is a PC-based application that 
monitors the activity (in use/on-hook/special feature set) of phone extensions across a 
Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). 
This allows an attendant to use his or her phone’s BLF keys to monitor the  status of 
extensions on different networked systems, for example. Users can also view phone 
extension status on special browser applications on PCs anywhere in the network.
8.   Enter the speed dial name:
•   If using a large-display phone, press the soft key next 
to the desired row of letters. (See Example 1 on page 
3-41.)
•   If using a small-display phone press the appropriate 
one-touch key. (See Example 2 on page 3-42.)
9.   Use the bottom row of FF keys to select a single letter. 
•   See “Example 1. Large-display phone” on page 3-41.
•   See “Example 2. Small-display phone” on page 3-42.
Notes:
•   Press the * key to erase a single entry.
•   Press the # key to enter a space.
10.   Repeat steps 8-9 as many times as necessary to enter the 
desired SSD name.
Note: Press the FLASH key to clear the entire entry.
11.   Press the HOLD key when finished. Next SSD bin number displays
12.   To enter another speed dial name, press the CONF key 
and repeat steps 5-11.SSD NO.=>
SSD NAME displays
Action Result 
						

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Setting up the Network BLF Display system includes configuring a Server PC, Client PCs 
and Browser PCs to work with networked DBS 576/DBS 576HD systems. An API card 
and Network BLF-specific programming is required. For detailed installation and setup 
instructions, see Section 565 - Network BLF Display System Administrator Manual.
Hardware Requirements
•See Section 565 - Network BLF Display System Administrator Manual.
Related Programming
•See Section 565 - Network BLF Display System Administrator Manual.
Considerations
•See Section 565 - Network BLF Display System Administrator Manual.
Network Facilities
Description
The System supports T1 and QSIG networking facilities such as:
• Network Attendant Reversion 
•Network Call Forward
• Network Call Routing
• Network Call Transfer 
• Network Caller ID
• Network Camp On / Call Waiting
• Network Centralized Attendant
• Network Centralized Voice Mail
• Networking Extension Calling
• Network Flash Transfer
• Network Hold
• Network Hold Recall
•Network Paging
• Network Transfer Recall
• Tandem Calling
Feature availability depends on CPC version and system configuration/programming. For more 
information on System Networking, see the System Networking Reference Manual.
For more information about QSIG, see “QSIG ISDN Lines” on page 3-51.
Network Attendant Reversion
Network Attendant Reversion enables calls to revert to the attendant in the same cabinet. Calls will 
not revert if the cabinet receiving the call has no attendant. Network Attendant Reversion does not 
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Network Call Routing
Network Call Routing allows multiple systems that are interconnected in a network, to direct calls to a 
specific tie line based on the number dialed. The call does not leave the network. 
Network Call Transfer
Network Call Transfer allows a call at an extension to be transferred to another extension in the 
network.
Network Centralized Attendant
Network Centralized Attendant allows one primary attendant group in the network to handle network 
attendant calls. 
Related Programming
• FF6-2-07: Closed Numbering
Network Centralized Voice Mail
Network Centralized Voice Mail allows one primary voice mail system to support the network. (This 
feature does not apply to integrated Voice Mail or Built-In Voice Mail.)
Related Programming
• FF6-2-04: Route Table: Digit Modify Pattern No.
• FF6-2-05: Digit Modify Table - Add Ending Digits
• FF6-2-05-0005: Numbering Plan
• FF6-2-06: Authorization Code (UK Only)
• FF6-2-09-0001: Dialing Access Voice Mail System
• FF1-0-04: Trunk COS (Priority Message - Waiting Send/Cancel)
• FF8-1-05: Call-Forward ID Codes for Voice Mail
• FF8-1-06: MSG Key ID Codes (USA only)
Network Extension Calling
Network Extension Calling allows you to reach an extension on another PBX. Based on the number 
you dial, the System network routes the call automatically.
Network Flash Transfer
When three or more systems are networked together with one System as the tandem, Network Flash 
Transfer determines where a call is held when Network Hold is pressed.
Related Programming
• FF1-0-04: Trunk COS (Network Flash Forwarding)
Network Hold
Network Hold allows the user to place a call on hold by pressing a programmed line key or MCO key. 
When using Network Hold, you cannot establish a conference call between nodes, and only one party 
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Related Programming
• FF1-0-04: Trunk COS (Broker’s Hold for Network Calls)
• FF1-1-01-0020: Network Flash Signal Timer
• FF1-2-02: FF Dial Codes: Plan A (Network Flash Send During Intercom Dial Tone)
• FF1-2-03: FF Dial Codes: Plan B (Network Flash Send During Intercom Dial Tone)
• FF4-0-BSSC-0: FF-Key Assignment (Network Flash During Talk on FF-key)
Network Paging
Network Paging allows users on one System to page on another System when the appropriate Class of 
Service (COS) allows. 
Network Transfer Recall
Network Transfer Recall allows a call which has been transferred to another node to recall back to the 
transferring extension.
Tandem Connection
Tandem Connection allows calls that are received over the network tie lines to be automatically 
routed on to another PBX or out to the public network. 
Hardware Requirements
• T1 or E&M Card
Related Programming
• FF6: ARS/TRS
Considerations
•N/A
Non-Blocking Architecture
Description
The System is totally non-blocking. All extension and outside lines are available for use at the same 
time. 
Hardware Requirements
• The CPC-96 supports up to 96 ports. The CP-288 supports up to 288 ports and should be 
combined with time switch card TSW288. The CPC-576 supports up to 576 ports and should be 
combined with time switch card TSW576. 
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/A 
						

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Power Failure Transfer
Description
Power Failure Transfer provides telephone service to a limited number of Single Line Telephones 
(SLTs) during a power failure. The SLTs are connected to the CO via a Power Failure Unit (PFU). In 
the event of a power failure, the power failure extensions have dial tone directly from the CO. 
(System features and restrictions do not apply.)
Hardware Requirements
• PFU (VB-43703)
• An SLT that will be connected to the PFU.
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
• Up to four SLTs can be connected to one PFU.
• For added protection against power outages, backup batteries can be installed in the System. 
Backup batteries provide full telephone service and system features to all System extensions for 
a limited amount of time. With maximum traffic, the backup batteries last up to 30 minutes in the 
DBS 576. 
Power On Maintenance
Description
The System allows you to change most circuit cards, programming, and many other maintenance 
features while the System is powered on and operating. Very few operations require the System to be 
powered down or out of service. The System therefore continues to operate without interruption for 
most maintenance functions. 
A limited number of items such as the replacement of some common control circuit cards requires the 
system to be powered down.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/A 
						

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Programming Devices
Description
The dealer may program the System either by using:
• A digital key telephone equipped with display
• DBS 576 Manager.
Telephone Programming
The System can be fully programmed from an extension telephone equipped with 12 FF keys and a 
display. While major system configuration changes may be more easily performed using 
DBS 576 Manager, all programming is available via a telephone. This is especially useful for minor 
changes to the system configuration.
Hardware Requirements
• Digital key telephone with 12 FF keys and a display.
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/A
DBS 576 Manager
The System can be completely configured using DBS 576 Manager. This may be done either by 
directly connecting to the System or by remote connection using a modem.
The System database can be uploaded and downloaded for easy storage and retrieval.
DBS 576 Manager connects to the System through the RS232C maintenance port. 
Hardware Requirements
• See Section 660 - DBS 576 Manager Administrator Guide.
Related Programming
• See Section 660 - DBS 576 Manager Administrator Guide.
Considerations
•N/A 
						

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QSIG ISDN Lines
Description
QSIG is a digital signaling protocol for private-network phone systems comprised of ISDN lines. 
Internationally, it is also called Private Signaling System No. 1 (PSS1).
QSIG, developed in the late 1980’s and still in the process of global standardization, provides the 
ability to efficiently interconnect the remote ISDN PBX sites of large organization. Panasonic DBS 
576 and DBS 576HD systems can be connected over ISDN QSIG lines to create a networked system. 
For more information on QSIG, see Section 570: QSIG Reference.
Hardware Requirements
•QSIG (PRI/23) card
Related Programming
• FF2-1: QSIG ISDN Lines
Considerations
•See Section 570: QSIG Reference
Ringing Modes
Description
The System supports multiple types of CO ringing including the following: 
• Day 1/Day 2/Night Ringing
• Day 1/Day 2/Night Delayed Ringing
• Direct Inward Dial (DID) Day/Night Ringing
• DID Day/Night Busy/Delayed Ringing
• Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Ringing
• BLF Delayed Ringing
• Slide Ringing
• Alarm Ringing
Day 1/ Day 2/Night Ringing
When the System is in Day 1 mode, calls can be directed to ring at one or more extensions or at a hunt 
group per the Day 1 ringing assignments. 
When the System is in Day 2 mode, calls can be directed to ring at one or more extensions or at a hunt 
group per the Day 2 ringing assignments.
When the system is in Night mode, call can be directed to ring at one or more extensions or at a hunt 
group per the Night ringing assignments.
Inbound calls can be directed to desired normal daytime locations by setting the system into a Day 
mode. By having a second day mode (Day 2) alternative call handling is available during day 
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Calls can be directed specific night locations when the system is set to Night mode.
For more information on Day Ringing, see “Day/Night System Mode” on page 3-24.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
•N/A
Considerations
•N/A
Day 1/ Day 2/Night Delayed Ringing
Delayed Ringing causes an incoming outside call that is unanswered at a primary extension within a 
certain period of time, to ring at a designated extension or extensions. Delayed ringing destinations 
can be set for Day 1, Day 2 and Night modes. CO Delayed Ringing is also available for hunt group 
pilot numbers.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF2: Trunk Setting (Ringing Assignments)
• FF1-1-02: CO Delayed Timer (Day 1/Day 2/Night)
Considerations
•N/A
DID Day/Night Ringing
Incoming DID calls can be set to ring at day destinations when the system is in day mode and ring at 
night destinations when the system is in night mode.
Hardware Requirements
•N/A
Related Programming
• FF1-4: DID Day Destination
• FF1-4: DID Night Destination
Considerations
•N/A
DID Day/Night Busy/Delayed Ringing
DID Day/Night Busy/Delayed Ringing causes an incoming DID call to a busy primary extension to 
ring at a designated extension or extensions. DID Busy/Delayed Ringing also causes an incoming 
DID call that is unanswered at a primary extension within a certain period of time, to ring at a 
designated extension or extensions. Separate ring destinations are available for day and night modes.