RCA instructions say to connect an outside line to line 1 on the phone. Line 1 is a dual use line (outside line or intercom, but not at the same time). If line 1 is in use (with an outside line), the intercom cannot be used. Can the phone be used with line 1 only as an intercom, and lines 2, 3, and 4 for outside lines? In other words, can line 1 on the phone be tricked into thinking an outside line is connected to it?
Your old phone my have been for a digital phone line. The new phone only works on traditional telco analog. There are adaptors that your phone company has to make the line analog.
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Lets say that you currently pick up line 1 to make an outgoing call,
but you want to pick up your last line (in this case we will say we have
6 phone lines).
This feature is called "Auto line select"
To program Auto line select:
From extension 10 or 11:
Press feature 00
LEFT INTERCOM
LEFT INTERCOM
RIGHT INTERCOM
Enter the extension number of the extension you need changed.
press ** (start, star)
Then the order you want the lines to get picked up
Then ** (star, star) when done
When finished, press feature 00 to get out of programming.
So, in this example I would enter my extension number (22) and press
** (star, star) and press line 6, line 5, line 4, line 3, line 2, and
line 1. Then I press ** (start, star) to signify that I am done
programming Auto Line Select. And feature 00 to get out of programming.
Easy as pie.
Check your telephone to see if it has an intercom feature. Many wireless phones that come with multiple units allow you to temporarily turn one unit into an intercom to contact other units attached to the same wireless phone system. Depending on the model, you can contact all the other phones at once, or a single specific phone, by pushing the intercom button and entering the other mode. To put the phone back into regular mode, all you have to do is switch off the intercom option.
Contact your telephone provider. Some telephone service providers allow landline phones to call themselves, which enables the phone to function as an improvised intercom. You would simply pick up the phone, dial and then close the connection. Once the phone is answered elsewhere in the house, you will have established a line to another phone and you can speak normally on it. This has largely been eliminated due to lack of need as technology advances, but it may still be an option with some providers.
Purchase and install an intercom system that will work through an existing phone line. Many of these products, some of which are produced by Panasonic, operate as a halfway point between a traditional intercom system and a phone line. The exterior intercom links directly to the phone line, and you can pick up the phone and talk through the intercom unit outside once the system is properly set up
The phone may have the same extension as another phone in the system. Unplug it from the power and take out the battery for a minute. Then plug it back in. It should take a moment to find other phones on the system and assign itself an extension number.
You may also have a line reversed on that phone. Check to see if line 1 is line 1 on all of the phones. Then line 2, 3 & 4.
Another thing to check is the DSL filter. That phone may need a filter on the line to keep your DSL from interferring. If it has one replace it.
Since you said line 3 was working for #2 company, i will suggest you put the line 3 back from where you removed it from. From the look of things the line might be the only line connected to be functioning. When ever you want to switch line since it is with intercom you will need to switch both side from where it is connected to where it is connected to, so that network connection can be achieved.
And on the other hand, the other line might not be working properly, that is why it was not connected or used.
You could just remove the lines off of that extension:
1.Go to extension 10 or 11
2.Press (feature) (0) (0) (left intercom) (left intercom) 3.Press #301 4.Enter the extension # you want programmed.
5.Enter the line you want removed (line 1 =01 line 2 =02)
6.Press 2 to remove that line 7. Repeat steps 3-6 for all lines you have on that extensions.
make sure your wiring that connects lines from dmarc into the unit is consistant. Line1 must be line1 on all phones, line2 must be line2 etc.
After line appearance verified follow instructions in the manual and everything should work. If it doesnt contact manufacturer for assistance
From intercom 10 or 11. Feature 00 Left intercom Left intercom Right intercom Enter the extension number in question press * * then touch the lines in the order you want to pick up. (line 1 line 2 etc..) press * * Press feature 00
This is a programming issue with the phone .There should be a pull card located in the base of the phone that will give you instructions on how to program the phone.
Try these first and let me know Intercom does not function correctly • Make sure line 1 is connected properly and common to all phones on the system. • Make sure all phone ID’s (station numbers) involved have been assigned. Transfer does not function correctly • Make sure receiver phones (stations) have same line connected. Intercom indicator turns red and green alternately • The station address needs to be re-assigned due to a duplicate station address in the system. See “Changing the Phone ID (Station Address)”. Good luck, Lee
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