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- Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 1
. 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 VTech VT 1721 scrambles your voice before it transmits it. This allows you the security - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 2
Sequence Spread Spectrum - Digital Cordless Telephone. • Digitally-Scrambled Waiting Indication (VMWI) for use with voicemail service. • Up to 7 hours of continuous talk manual is designed to familiarize you with the VTech VT 1721. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 3
INTRODUCTION PARTS CHECKLIST 1.Base unit, Handset, Belt Clip and AC adaptor 2.One-Line Telephone Cord 3.Battery Pack 4.Wall mount accessory To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511. 3 - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 4
trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTECH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1-800-595-9511. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 5
cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). Your telephone company may discontinue your service the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 6
that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations. tions company cause to request the user the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. Your VTech VT 1721 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 7
including the following: 1.Read and understand all instructions. 2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 8
.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1-800-595-9511. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 9
THE BATTERY PACK The Handset of your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone. You'll know the battery pack needs - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 10
Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours. CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow the Instructions 1.Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent. 2.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 11
at local retailers participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictions in your area.VTech's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 12
VT 1721 is preset for Tone dialing. If you have rotary (pulse) service, program the Handset accordingly. See SET TONE/PULSE for details. CHARGE THE Base Unit. The battery pack must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time. CONNECT THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD Plug one end of the - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 13
GETTING STARTED CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring dur- ing a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 14
the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit. Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on. Slide the Base Unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place. 3. Plug in the AC adaptor. Plug - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 15
BASE and HANDSET LAYOUT 15 - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 16
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Here is a brief guide to the features and functions of your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone: SET-UP • Plug is received from Caller ID. MAKING CALLS • Press PHONE. The Handset will briefly display CONNECTING, then PHONE ON. Listen for dial tone. Using the keypad, dial - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 17
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ANSWERING CALLS With Auto Answer OFF: • Press any key other TONE • If your local telephone service requires rotary (PULSE) dialing, you can temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purposes as accessing answering machines, bank-by-phone services, • Using the / soft keys - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 18
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Use the RING soft key to select the Ringer Type (there are 4 ring styles) key to place an active call on hold. Press the TALK soft key or the PHONE key to return to your call. -OR- • If an extension phone is activated while the VT 1721 has a call on HOLD, the VT 1721 will - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 19
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Use the / soft keys to highlight the desired phone number. • Press PHONE. The VT 1721 will access dial tone, and dial the number. are subscription services, available through most local telephone service providers. These are optional services; you are not required to - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 20
Memory Location (01 - 25). The displayed phone number will be dialed. • Press the PHONE or DIAL key. • Press PHONE key or the DIAL soft key to dial the displayed phone number. FLASH • You can use your VT 1721 with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the PHONE key to FLASH the line. With - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 21
display: • Press PSE if you want to add a 2second pause in the dialing sequence • Press CLR to backspace • Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book directory. The LCD will display: NEW: The number of Caller ID records not previously viewed TOTAL: The total number of stored Caller ID - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 22
the screen will display: • DIAL to access the line and dial the displayed phone number, • CLR to clear the display and allow you to enter another and then ask for another 2-digit location code. With the contents of the Phone Book record displayed, press: Use the / keys to select the desired option - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 23
SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS 6. Clear ALL MEM And the third screen is: 7. AutoAns (Auto Answer) On/Off 8. Set Tone/Pulse The following sections will detail how to access and operate the eight MENU functions. Note: You do not have to use the / soft keys to select menu op- tions. Instead, you can simply press - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 24
display: • Press PSE if you want to add a 2second pause in the dialing sequence • Press CLR to backspace • Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book directory. The LCD will display: • Press to advance the cursor to the next space. You won't have to advance the cursor if the - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 25
selection. - OR - • Press EXIT to cancel the operation and return to the idle mode display. The screen will display: DIAL Press DIAL or PHONE when reviewing a Caller ID record. The screen will display up to 4 dialing options: (examples) 1. 643-8981 Local# only (7 digits) 2. 1-503-643-8981 Long - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 26
the name and/or number of the party calling before you answer the phone (Caller ID). It is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 27
25 frequently called parties can be stored in the VT 1721 Phone Book directory. You will find instructions for programming names and numbers into the directory in the section, ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS. Once you have chosen PHONE BOOK (Menu selection #2), the screen will display: the directory - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 28
will display: If you press NO, the Handset will return to: The XX location displayed is its original location. If you want to save the phone number in a different location, press CLR, and then enter the two-digit location number. Press SAVE to confirm your location selection. The screen will - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 29
7 8 t u v 8 9 w x y z 9 0 0 • The XX location displayed is the smallest, unoccupied directory location. If you want to save the phone number in a different location, press CLR, and then enter the two-digit directory location you desire (01 - 25). • Press SAVE to confirm your loca- tion - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 30
RINGER TONE / VOLUME KEY BEEP ON/OFF You can adjust the Handset ringer style and volume level. There are 4 ringer styles and 3 volume levels: HI, LO, and OFF. Once you have selected RINGER TONE/VOL (Menu selection #3), the Handset will display: As you use your VT 1721 handset, you will hear a - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 31
ALL MEM Once you have selected SET TIME (Menu selection #5), the Handset will display: This feature allows you to erase the entire contents of the PHONE BOOK and/or CALLER ID memory. Once you have chosen CLEAR ALL MEM, (Menu selection #6), the Handset will display: If you prefer a 24-hour clock - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 32
display: Your VT1721 is preset for tone dialing.To change the dialing mode setting, choose SET TONE/PULSE (Menu selection #8), the screen will display: Press TONE or PULSE, depending on the requirements of your local telephone provider.If you are not sure, contact your local phone company. Press - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 33
the VT 1721. To purchase a Headset, call VTech Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Once you have a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the microphone on the speaker cushion centered against your ear. For maximum sound quality, the flexible microphone should be positioned at - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 34
and the Base Unit can no longer communicate, the Handset will beep twice and display OUT OF RANGE: erated by many phone service providers. If you subscribe to Voicemail service from your local telephone company, and a visual message waiting signal is provided, the VT 1721 will display on the right - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 35
feature, do the following: • Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone. • Press services. VTech assumes no responsibility for the fees and/or charges associated with Pay Per Use (PPU) services back-up mode, the Handset will display: If your VT1721 displays this message, and AC power is present, check - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 36
MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTech VT 1721 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 - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 37
phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call Vtech at 1-800-595-9511. THE PHONE and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Call your local - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 38
the package. · Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty, as determined by VTECH Communications. · Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008 VTech Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 39
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz ( All 20 channels within this range) Base Unit: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz (All 20 channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz ( - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 40
...4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 INSTALLING THE BASE and HANDSET UNIT LAYOUT 15 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...16 SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS...21 RDL (Redial)...21 MEM CALLER ID & CALL WAITING ID 26 PHONE BOOK...27 EDITING PHONE BOOK RECORDS 27 ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS 28 RINGER TONE / VOLUME... - Vtech vt1721 | User Manual - Page 41
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, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue / Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200 - 7671 Alderbridge
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Congratulations!
You have pur-
chased one of the most sophisticated
cordless telephones on the market!
The VTech
VT 1721
has been de-
signed to offer a new standard in cord-
less telephone technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones,
the VTech
VT 1721
digitizes your voice
using advanced digital voice coding to
provide noise and distortion free per-
formance.
In most conditions you will
not be able to tell you are using a
cordless phone.
Gone are the annoy-
ances of static, interference and hav-
ing to listen to other people’s conver-
sations on your cordless phone.
The VTech
VT 1721
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 VTech
VT 1721
decodes and
displays name and number Caller ID
(CID) information where available and
when subscribed to.
The alpha-nu-
meric display will show both the name
and number of the calling party (when
available).
Up to 15 name characters
and/or 11 phone number digits can be
displayed on the LCD.
With the VTech
VT 1721
, the user
can easily answer a call by pressing
any key other than the OFF or VOLUME
INTRODUCTION
Keys. In addition, the handset keypad
and LCD illuminate while the handset
rings to signal an incoming call. This is
very useful in a dark environment.
The VTech
VT 1721
also provides a
one-way Page/Find. Pressing the Base
Unit 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 VTech
VT 1721
uses special
memory in both the Base Unit and
Handset which is not susceptible to
power failures.
This provides perma-
nent storage of all speed dial numbers,
CID information as well as the Base
Unit and Handset security codes.
When a spare battery is installed in
the Base Unit, the VTech
VT 1721
uses
this battery 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 4 hours backup will be possible
with a fully charged battery in the Base
Unit.
The phone will also alert you when
you are Out of Range even when you're
not using the phone!