Broadcast Mode - Panasonic KX-NS500 User Manual

1.7.3 Making a Conference Group Call
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* If you do not enter an entry code when making the conference group call, extensions/outside
telephones can join the conversation without needing to enter an entry code.
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Entry codes can consist of the digits "0" through "9". When " " is used for an entry code, no
one can join a conversation that is already in progress. " " must be used by itself (i.e., you
may not combine it with numeric digits). For details, refer to "
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A conversation can be established with a maximum of 8 parties (including the caller).
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If the Hands-free Answerback feature is enabled, the called extension can answer the
conference group call without going off-hook. KX-UT series SIP phones do not support the
Hands-free Answerback feature for a conference group call.
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With PTs and KX-TCA175/KX-TCA275/KX-TCA185/KX-TCA285/KX-TCA385 PSs, a
conference group call can be automatically answered without going off-hook. This mode is
selected through system programming.
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If using an SLT, SIP phone, or S-PS, the caller can only originate a conference group call
and cannot control the called parties' call status manually.
For a caller
To end a conversation with a specific party
PT/PS
During a conversation
To end a conversation with a specific party
(DSS)
Press DSS.
To end a conversation with the party who
joined the conversation last
Press TRANSFER.
To disconnect the party who joined the
conversation last from the conference group call
Press FLASH/RECALL.
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In this case, the FLASH/RECALL button must be set to Flash/Recall mode through system
programming.

Broadcast Mode

If this mode is selected through system programming, the caller can call multiple parties in a conference group,
make a voice announcement, and then establish a multiple party conversation with the called parties. This
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Join After Time Out".