• * 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.
• 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 "
Join After Time Out".
• A conversation can be established with a maximum of 8 parties (including the caller).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
To end a conversation with a specific party
During a conversation
(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.
• 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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