182 DBS 576 (USA), issued January 1999 576-20-700Chapter 5. Key Telephone Features Section 700 - OperationTo block outgoing audio using the Microphone Mute:Hardware Requirements• N/ARelated Programming• FF4: Key AssignmentConsiderationsThe fixed MUTE key works both for handset mute and microphone mute. But only 44-Series phoneshave the fixed MUTE key, so others must assign an FF key as a MUTE key.Offhook MonitorCPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All VersionsDescriptionOffhook Monitor lets you put a call on speaker while the handset is offhook. You can stillcommunicate with the other party via the handset, but you will also be able to hear the other party onthe phone’s speaker. The other party can only hear what is transmitted through your handset however,because audio is not transmitted through your microphone.OperationTo put a call on speaker using the Offhook Monitor:Hardware Requirements• N/ARelated Programming• FF1-0-01: Offhook MonitorAction Result1. During a handset call, press the MUTE FF key Outgoing audio is blocked throughphone’s microphone2. To turn Mute off, press the MUTE FF key again.Action Result1. During a handset call, press the ON/OFF key. • Other party is audible through speakerand handset• Phone’s microphone is mute2. To take a caller off speaker (disable Offhook Monitor) butcontinue the call via the handset, press the ON/OFF key.
