Section 700 - Operation
Chapter 7. SLT Features
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DBS 576HD (USA) issued September 2001
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Mute Function
Description
Mute Function allows you to block outgoing audio to the other party while on a call.
With 44-Series phones, audio can be blocked through both the microphone and the handset. (For
handset mute, an FF key must first be assigned as a
MUTE
key.)
Operation
To block outgoing audio using the Handset Mute (44-Series phones only):
To block outgoing audio using the Microphone Mute:
Hardware Requirements
•
N/A
Related Programming
•
FF4: Key Assignment
Considerations
The fixed MUTE key works both for handset mute and microphone mute. But only 44-Series phones
have the fixed MUTE key, so others must assign an FF key as a MUTE key.
Offhook Monitor
Description
Offhook Monitor lets you put a call on speaker while the handset is offhook. You can still
communicate with the other party via the handset, but you will also be able to hear the other party on
the phone’s speaker. The other party can only hear what is transmitted through your handset however,
because audio is not transmitted through your microphone.
Action
Result
1. During a handset call, press the
MUTE
key.
Outgoing audio is blocked through
phone’s handset
2. To turn Mute off, press the
MUTE
key again.
Action
Result
1. During a handset call, press the
MUTE
FF key
Outgoing audio is blocked through
phone’s microphone
2. To turn Mute off, press the
MUTE
FF key again.