Vtech vt1962 User Manual

Vtech vt1962 Manual

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    telephones on the market! The VT 1962 has been designed to offer a new standard in cordless telephone technology. Unlike most other cordless phones, the VT 1962 charged battery pack in the Base Unit. The VT 1962 informs you that another extension is currently in use on the same phone line. The phone
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    Aid Compatible Receiver. • Detachable power supply. • Non-volatile storage of security code and memory dial records. • Programmable Ringer Types. • 2.5mm Headset Jack. This manual is designed to make you familiar with the VT 1962. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone. 2
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    List 1. Base Unit, Handset and AC adapter 2. One-Line Telephone Cord 3. Battery Pack 4. Wall mount accessory 5. Belt clip To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-2677377. Handset MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING
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    trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem
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    Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs
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    conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations. Repairs to certified ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your VT 1962 is designed to operate at the maximum power
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    telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. R e a d a n d u n d e r s t a n d a l l instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions to a VTech authorized service facility.
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    during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8
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    REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Charging The Handset Battery Pack The Handset of your VT 1962 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone. You
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    Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards. 5. If the new battery pack is not already charged, place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury, read and follow the Instructions: 1. Use only VTECH
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    with the charging contacts in the Spare Battery charger. To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-2677377. Spare Battery Charger The VT 1962 has a built-in spare Battery Charger, which is located in the cradle
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    REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK The RBRCTM Seal The RBRCR Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech Communications, Inc. is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United
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    GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VT 1962 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. AC Power ) service, set the switch to PULSE. TELEPHONE WALL JACK AC OUTLET TONE PULSE Tone/Pulse Selector CAUTION: Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER SUPPLY included with your phone. Handset
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    Cord Plug one end of the telephone cord into a wall jack and the other end into the back of the Base Unit. Check for a dial tone. After the battery pack is charged, rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position. Pick up the Handset and press PHONE . "PHONE ON" will appear on the
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    WALL MOUNTING Using The Wall Mount Adapter 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. You phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120v AC). The power cord is six feet long; make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the
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    displayed when the Handset microphone has been muted. the PHONE ON indicator is displayed when the phone is in use. is displayed when the Handset The Handset typically operates for at least 5 minutes after the low battery indication first appears. is displayed if communication with the Base is
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    THE HANDSET LAYOUT THE HANDSET FEATURES Antenna Headset Jack LCD Display Phone Key Off Key Hold Key Volume Up & Down Dialing Keys (0-9) Battery Compartment Caller ID Key Redial Key Mute Key Clear/Delete Key Program Key Microphone Charging Contacts Memory Key Tone (Temporary Tone) 17
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    BASE UNIT FEATURES TONE PULSE AC Power Jack Phone Cord Jack MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL Pulse Selector Antenna Memo Key Answer On/Off Key Handset Charge Indicator Spare Battery Indicator In Use Indicator Mail box 2 Indicator Mail box 3 Indicator Mail
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    PULSE or TONE. The unit is factory set to TONE. • Let the Handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use. • Connect telephone line cord to Base Unit and telephone jack. Making Calls • Press the PHONE key. When the "PHONE ON" indicator is displayed and you hear a dial tone, dial the number
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    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Memory Dialing (Speed Dialing): Memory Dialing Press Press You will see Enter Memory location (01-20) • Press the PHONE key. • Press MEM . • Enter the memory location of the phone number you wish to dial (01...20). The number will be displayed on the LCD and will be dialed.
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    tone again. Disconnecting To end a call, either place the Handset back in the Base, or press OFF on the Handset. FLASH You can use your VT 1962 cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the PHONE key to FLASH the line. REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you dialed, press the
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    key; the first call is put on hold. • To switch back to the first call, press the PHONE key again. Temporary Tone If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service (TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purposes as remote access
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Changing Ringer Types To program, the Handset must be OFF. To select a different ringer type do the following: Changing Ringer Types Press Press Press or Press or • Press : PROG • Press : # • Press : 1 for ringer type 1 2 for ringer type 2 3 for ringer type 3 4 for ringer
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    see DELETING STORED NUMBERS, and DELETING NUMBERS. Advanced Dialing There are two different ways to dial a number: 1. Press PHONE key and wait for a dial tone. Then dial the number you want either manually, using MEMORY (MEM) dialing, CID dialing or REDIAL. OR 2. Enter the number you wish to dial on
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    MEMORY DIALING Storing Memory (Speed) Dial Numbers To program a speed dial location, do the following: • With the phone OFF, enter the telephone number you wish to store. (20 Digits Maximum). • Enter program mode by pressing PROG . The display will show the following: • Enter the memory location (
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    when dialing from CID memory. Changing Stored Numbers To change or replace a stored number simply enter the new number on the display and if the Base loses its power or the Handset battery is removed. Storing Special Codes To insert a pause in a phone number, press HOLD at the appropriate point when
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    service, the calling party's phone number (when available) will be displayed on the LCD screen while the phone is ringing. Call Waiting Caller ID (TYPE II CID) Your VT 1962 cordless phone caller's telephone number, the callers name and the exact date and time of the call. The phone sequentially
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    telephone number of the caller is unavailable, or if the caller is outside the CID service area, the message UNAVAILABLE is displayed on the LCD. The VT 1962 the number you wish to dial, simply press PHONE . The last seven digits will be added problem with your unit or your telephone line. However,
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    is used to indicate the memory location number and the bottom line of the display shows the name, see below: To find out the corresponding phone number as well as the date and time of the call, press and hold the 7 key. The date and time will be shown. Releasing the
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    CID-CALLER ID Deleting Numbers Pressing the CLR/DEL button deletes the CID number displayed. • While the phone is in CID mode, press the CLR/DEL key once to delete the current call and the display will show: • Pressing any key other than
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    call again. Thank you." will be used. (see Recording the OGM) Example for OGM1 (for multi - user application): "Hi! We can't come to the phone right now. If you have a message for John press 1 ('Star 1'), for Jane press 2 * * ('Star 2'), for Jack press 3 ('Star 3'). * Or, just stay on the line
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    System is used to gain access to functions from remote locations. The security code default setting is 19. MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK VOLUME PAGE Set Security Code
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    Press SELECT (DAY) Press TIME/SET SELECT Press (HOUR) Press TIME/SET Press SELECT (MINUTE) TIME/SET Press MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK VOLUME PAGE Set Audible
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    Voice prompt of "Base Ringer is ON" or "Base Ringer is OFF" will be announced to confirm your setting. MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK VOLUME PAGE Setting Number of Ringer
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    and/or new memos are left, the display will flash the total number of new messages in all mailboxes. MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK VOLUME PAGE To Play Messages: Press
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    : The DELETE function will only delete old messages. New messages CANNOT be deleted until they are reviewed. MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK VOLUME PAGE Deleting Messages
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    DOWN is held. Changing Playback Speed MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up The Answering System will autodisconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses
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    memory is full, any attempt to record memos or OGM's will be ignored. MEMO ANSWER ON/OFF CHARGING SPARE BATTERY IN USE 1 MAIL BOX 2 3 MAIL BOX MAIL BOX DELETE PLAY/STOP TIME/SET SELECT MENU REPEAT/SLOW will flash with "--". During this period, you can still use the cordless phone. 38
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    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) • The large Base Unit LED provides useful data on the status of your VT 1962 answering device. Below are examples of the LED data: The LED displays: What it means: Flashing number You have that amount of new messages 0 You
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    a remote location, such as listening to messages, changing recorded announcements, and recording memos. Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone. If the remote phone is set to pulse dialing, switch it tone. If tone dialing is not available, you will not be able to access the
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    REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Repeat Messages During Playback 1. Press "#4" once during message playback to repeat the current message. 2. Press "#4" twice within 2 seconds to skip to the previous message. Skip Messages During Playback 1. Press "#6" once to skip forward to the next message.
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    REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM The advanced voice menu is as follows: • Press "#7" to review outgoing message. * • Press " 7" to record outgoing message. * • Press " 8" to record memo. • Press "#4" twice to repeat previous message. • Press "#0" to turn the system on or off. * • Press " 5" to
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    ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS Noise Or Interference Your VT 1962 cordless telephone has auto-channel scan circuitry which will detect excess noise and change the channel of the phone to reduce it. This is done automatically. Since the VT 1962 is a fully digital phone, it does not suffer from noise
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    maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about one inch from your face. Belt Clip The Vtech cordless phone is also equipped with a detachable belt clip. Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on te sides of the
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    MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VT 1962 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid
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    the battery pack needs charging. No DIial Tone • First check all the suggestions above. • If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the Base Unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service
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    not seem to respond after trying this a few times, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the Base. 2. Disconnect the Handset battery, and spare battery pack, if applicable. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the Base. 5. Re-install the
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    VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • In the U.S. Call VTECH Communications customer service phone in Canada, Ship the unit via UPS lnsured, or equivalent to: VTECH ELECTRONICS SUITE 200-7671 ALDERBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND,B.C.V6X 1Z9 VTECH
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    other products • Products purchased and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada. • Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications • Products purchased more than 12 months form current date • Units purchased in "AS IS" condition
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    5.5cm (L x W x T) Maximum (Antenna excluded) WEIGHT Handset : 295 grams Base : 470 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset : Self-contained nickel- cadmium rechargeable battery supply, 3.6V nominal, 600mAh capacity. Base : 9VDC @ 500mA MEMORY Speed Dial: 20 Memory locations, 20 digits per location. CID
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    Parts Check List ...3 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 9 GETTING STARTED 13 WALL MOUNTING 15 THE LCD DISPLAY 16 THE HANDSET LAYOUT 17 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 19 BASIC OPERATION 21 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 22 Call Waiting
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    COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Is a trademark of VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD., a member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, 11035 SW 11th Street Bdlg . B, Suite 207, Beaverton, Oregon, 97005 Distributed in the Canada by Vtech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671
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1
Congratulations!
You have purchased
one of the most sophisticated cordless
telephones on the market! The VT
1962
has been designed to offer a new
standard in cordless telephone
technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones, the
VT 1962 digitizes your voice using
advanced ADPCM digital voice coding
to provide noise and distortion free
performance.
In most conditions you
will not be able to tell you are using a
cordless phone. Gone are the
annoyances of static, interference and
having to listen to other people's
conversations on your cordless phone.
The VT 1962 scrambles your voice
before it transmits it. This allows you
the security of knowing that no one can
tune in and eavesdrop on your
conversations.
The VT 1962 decodes and displays
name and/or number Caller ID (CID)
information where available and when
subscribed to. The alpha-numeric
display can show both the name and
number of the calling party. Up to 15
name characters or 11 phone number
digits can be displayed on the LCD.
With the VT 1962, the user can easily
answer a call by pressing any key other
than the OFF, MUTE or VOLUME
Keys. In addition, the Handset display
illuminates when the phone rings. This
is very useful in a dark environment.
INTRODUCTION
The
VT 1962
also provides a one-
way Page/Find. Pressing the Base
PAGE key will cause the Handset to
ring in a manner which distinguishes
it from normal incoming ringing. This
can be used to alert the Handset user,
or to simply locate the Handset in the
event that it is misplaced.
The VT 1962 uses special memory in
both the Base and Handset which is
not susceptible to power failures. This
provides permanent storage of all
memory dial numbers, CID information
as well as the Base and Handset
security codes.
When an optional battery pack is
installed in the Base Unit, the
VT 1962
uses this battery pack to provide
operational backup in case of power
failure. In this way you have access to
all normal phone functions during a
total power outage. Calls can still be
placed and received without
interruption.
More than 5 hours backup
will be possible with a fully charged
battery pack in the Base Unit.
The VT 1962 informs you that another
extension is currently in use on the
same phone line. The phone will also
alert you when you are Out of Range,
even when you're not using the phone!