PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! The manufacturer DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning & & & & & This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONTENTS Fold out the back cover of this owner’s manual to use CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL the handy “Controls and Functions” page for reference. F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:46:54 2001 Precautions! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Fold-out Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Fold-out Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.) E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13.
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 1 F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:46:55 2001 WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Memorex MPH6929 cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen I N T R O D U C T I O N INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Also be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Handset Base Rechargeable Battery (Located inside handset) AC Adapter Telephone Cord Wall Mount Adapter Also included: • This Owner’s Manual 2 F:...MPH6929ENG.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS WARNING Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by an external source such as a TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE INSTALLING Selecting a Location 5 F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:47:01 2001 Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Connecting the Telephone Cords Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: Place the power cord so that it does not create a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create an electrical hazard or fire. Caution! • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installing and Adjusting Your Phone DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION Before choosing a location for your phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precautions and Important Safety Instructions” brochure. 1) Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9 V DC input jack on the back of the base. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 7) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset into the base as shown. Then, raise the antenna to a vertical position. Before using your phone, fully charge the NickelCadmium battery pack for 15-20 hours. WALL INSTALLATION Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches at the top of the base.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5) Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base, then plug the other end into a standard telephone jack. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. 6) Line up the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall, then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 7) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ▼ Direct wall mounting 1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, with their appropriate anchoring device if necessary, 3-15/16 inches apart. Allow about 3/16 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. 2) Slide the wall mount into the notches at the top of the base. 3) Rotate the wall mount adapter down and snap it into place at the bottom of the base. 4) Plug the AC adapter into the base. 10 F:...MPH6929ENG.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5) Put the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel, then wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 V AC wall outlet. 6) Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the base, then plug the other end into a standard telephone jack. 7) Line up the mounting slots on the base with the mounting screws on the wall, then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 9) Flip the retainer from front to back, then slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer faces up and the oval is at the bottom of the retainer. This will hold the handset in place. INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1) Remove the handset battery cover 2) Plug the battery’s cable into the handset 1 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING For initial charging, the battery pack will already be inside the compartment, but will not be plugged in.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ▼ Use only the supplied battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Low battery indicator When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, the talk/batt LED flashes every three seconds. If the phone is in use, the talk/batt LED flashes every three seconds and the handset beeps.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen SETTING THE PULSE/TONE SWITCH Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position unless your local phone system uses pulse dialing. Most phone systems use tone dialing. Check with your local phone company if you’re not sure whether your system is tone or pulse. ADJUSTING THE RINGER CONTROLS Handset ringer tone and ringer volume When the phone is in standby mode, pressing the volume key on the handset selects the handset ringer volume and tone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY To prevent other parties from making unauthorized calls on your phone line, a digital code was added to the MPH6929. Your phone’s handset and base share this code, which is randomly set each time you place the handset in the charging cradle. ▼ To reestablish communication between the handset and the base in the event of a power failure 1) Restore power to the base. 2) Place the handset on the base.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using Your New Phone MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Handset On Base To make a call Pick up the handset, or Press any button on the press speaker on the base. handset or press speaker on the base. 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. Press talk, or return the handset to the base (Auto To hang up Disconnect), or press speaker. To redial 1) Pick up the handset. 2) Press talk. 3) Listen for the dial tone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY Your MPH6929 phone has 10 memory locations for storing important telephone numbers. 1) Remove the handset from the base. The pause button counts as one digit. Pressing pause more than once increases the length of pause between numbers. 2) Press mem. The talk/batt LED blinks. 3) Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ▼ One-touch priority dialing Your phone is equipped with three “One-Touch Priority” keys for instant dialing. You cannot store phone numbers directly into M1, M2 or M3. They are only used to dial phone numbers stored into memory locations 1, 2 and 3. (See “Storing a Phone Number in Memory,” page 17.) To instantly dial phone numbers stored in memory locations 1, 2 or 3, simply press M1, M2 or M3.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen REDIAL The redial key redials the last number dialed. The redialed number can be up to 32 digits long. The tone feature only applies when the base unit is set to pulse. TONE If you are dialing in the pulse mode and need to enter tone digits, press tone to enter the digits. Once the call has ended, the tone mode is canceled and pulse dialing resumes.
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE The MPH6929 has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF Adjust the volume of the system’s announcements by pressing ▲ for louder or ▼ for softer on the base speaker. 1) To turn the answering system on, press answer on/off. A beep tone will sound and the current outgoing message will play on the base speaker. A beep tone will sound after the outgoing message plays. The message counter LED lights to indicate that the unit is ready to answer calls.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5) Press clock again to select the correct hour. 7) Press clock again to select the correct minute. The AM/PM setting is announced. 9) Press clock again to end the time/day setting. The MPH6929 announces the time that you have set. SETTING YOUR OUTGOING MESSAGE (GREETING) You can record up to a 30second outgoing message. When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own personal outgoing message.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 2) When you are finished recording your message, press OGM again. A tone sounds and your message plays back on the base speaker. To choose between the prerecorded outgoing message and your personal outgoing message, press OGM during outgoing message playback. This switches between the two options.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: DEVICE 1) On the base, press and hold the pin button. A beep sounds, and the LED displays 00. SETUP If you make no entries within two minutes, the system returns to standby. Press skip or repeat 2) To set the first number, press skip or repeat to scroll from 0 to 9.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen SETTING THE TOLL SAVER SWITCH The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays your outgoing message. You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Using the Integrated Answering Device PLAYING YOUR MESSAGES The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking, then there are new messages waiting for you. The MPH6929 is designed to play your new messages first. After you play your new messages, you can then play your old messages. To stop playing your messages at any time, USING 1) Press play/stop. The system announces the number of new and old messages.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 2) After a message has played for a few seconds, press repeat to replay the message. Pressing repeat before two half seconds of the message has played causes the system to scan back one message. 3) Press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of message-s still on the system.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen DELETING A MESSAGE 1. Press play/stop to review your messages. The system automatically returns to standby when all messages have played. 2. If you decide to delete a message, press delete anytime during the message. The system beeps and immediately goes to the next message. 3. After you have played all of your messages, a long tone sounds on the base speaker. To delete all messages, press and hold delete after reviewing your messages.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 2) Release memo and speak into the microphone. 3) When you have finished, press memo or play/stop to stop recording. The system returns to standby. A voice memo message is treated as a typical recorded message and will be added to the stored messages. A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages. RECORDING A CONVERSATION You can record up to a 10 minute conversation while you are using your phone.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 4) You may continue to listen to your messages, or you may select a command from the following chart: FUNCTION You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering system automatically hangs up and returns to standby.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen REMOTE ROOM MONITOR You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sounds in the room where your base is installed. 1) Call your telephone number. 2) During the outgoing message playback, press # followed by your PIN code. 3) The answering system begins announcing the time and day stamp. ✱ stop Message playback first and go to step 4. 31 F:...MPH6929ENG.
QUICK REFERENCE CHART If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. PROBLEM SUGGESTION The charge light won’t come on when the handset is placed in the base. • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in base. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. • Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen PROBLEM 33 F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:48:06 2001 SUGGESTION The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. • The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base unit for 15-20 hours. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects. • Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few seconds.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen PROBLEM Cannot access remote call-in features from another touchtone phone. SUGGESTION • Make sure you’re using the correct PIN number. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to access your messages. TROUBLESHOOTING 34 F:...MPH6929ENG.
SPECIFICATIONS OF YOUR NEW PHONE Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 35 F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:48:06 2001 Specifications GENER AL The MPH6929 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Frequency Shift Keying Operating temperature: 0º to 50º C (+32º F to +122º F) B AS E Transmit Frequency: 925.997 to 927.947 MHz Receive Frequency: 902.102 to 904.102 (40 channels) Power requirements: 9V 350 mA (from AC adapter) Size: 7-3/8 in.(W) x 2 in. (D) x 8-3/4 in.
Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen MEMOREX LIMITED WARRANTY TELEPHONES We at MEMOREX believe you will be pleased with your new Product. Please read this Warranty carefully. Memorex warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects including original parts and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase in, and if used in, the United States.
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