Functions > Loudspeaker Announcement > Function Key for Loudspeaker Announcement
Function Key for Loudspeaker Announcement
Important: Not available for operation on the PBX COMpact 3000 analogue/ISDN/VoIP.
Press the key while the telephone is in the idle state to establish a connection to the audio output on the PBX. Depending on the action type configured, you need to hold the key during the audio out (as soon as you release the key again, the connection is terminated) or switch the key over by briefly pressing the key (the key is pressed once at the start and once at the end).
In addition the status of the audio output connection is indicated by the corresponding LED.
 
LED signalling on the key:
Green
There is currently an active connection to the audio output.
Off
There is currently no active connection to the audio output.
Note: When functions are defined on the second key level (optional, see Technical Data in the Instructions), LED signalling is not available.
 
Requirements for operating the function:
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An audio output configured in the PBX
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Authorisation in the PBX for Speaker announcement
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Authorisation in the PBX for Controlling of the PBX using the telephone
 
Proceed as follows by assigning the function key:
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Using COMfortel Set by selecting InterCom audio out
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Using the telephone by selecting InterCom > Audio out
Note: For further information about the general procedures when assigning function keys, see Function Keys.
Additional settings for this function key are described in the following.
 
 
 
Configuration with COMfortel Set
 
Destination of the annoucement (audio output) – Telephone no 
internal number of the audio output.
 
Type of action 
hold: The key must be held down during the announcement.
Switch over: A short press of the key starts the announcement. Another short press of the key ends the announcement.
 
 
Configuration with the Telephone
 
Telephone no
Selection of the audio output.
 
hold: The key must be held down during the announcement.
Switch over: A short press of the key starts the announcement. Another short press of the key ends the announcement.
COMfortel 1600 - Firmware V2.2 - COMfortel Set V3.16 - Advanced Information V10 02/2019