Panasonic KEY TELEPHONE User Manual

5. Communicating Within Your Office

48

Key Telephone User Guide

Note: This feature requires system programming or a specific ICX configuration, 
and may not be available. For information, see your system administrator or ICX 
dealer.

This feature (also known as Off-Hook Voice Announcement) allows you to make an 
announcement to a busy extension.

If party you called is using a digital key telephone, the announcement is heard only 
by the called party, not by the other party he or she is talking to. If, however, the 
party you called is using a single-line telephone, both the called party and the party 
he or she is talking to will hear the announcement.

1.  Pick up the handset or press ON/OFF.

2.  Dial the extension number.

3.  Press 8 if you hear the busy tone.

4.  Make your announcement. (Your voice is heard on the extension, not on the other 

line.)

To answer an announcement, you can use the OHVA Split key to speak to the 
announcing party or you may send a text message.

The OHVA Split key is an FF key that has been assigned to the OHVA function. The 
OHVA function is typically used in situations where the extension user must handle 
more than one call. The Split key must be set up by the system administrator or 
dealer. 

1.  While on a call, press the OHVA Split key.

2.  Speak with the announcing party.

3.  Press the OHVA Split key to return to the original call.

Note: This feature requires system programming or a specific ICX configuration, 
and may not be available. For information, see your system administrator or ICX 
dealer.