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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 3

Parts Check List: ....................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. .......................................................... 5

REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES. ..................................................... 7

GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................... 9

Setting Up Your VTECH 914 ADLi ............................................................ 9

WALL MOUNTING ........................................................................................... 11

HANDSET FEATURES..................................................................................... 13

IN USE LED .............................................................................................13

LOW BATTERY LED................................................................................ 13

PHONE KEY / FLASH FUNCTION .......................................................... 13

CHANNEL KEY........................................................................................13

OFF KEY..................................................................................................13

MEM KEY ................................................................................................ 13

PROG KEY ..............................................................................................13

REDIAL KEY ............................................................................................ 13

TONE/ KEY ........................................................................................... 13

VOLUME CONTROL ...............................................................................13

BASE UNIT FEATURES................................................................................... 14

POWER LED ........................................................................................... 14

CHARGE LED..........................................................................................14

IN USE LED .............................................................................................14

SPARE BATTERY LED ............................................................................14

PAGE KEY ...............................................................................................14

TONE/PULSE SWITCH ...........................................................................14

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 15

Making Calls ............................................................................................ 15

Answering Calls .......................................................................................15

Disconnecting .......................................................................................... 15

Changing Channels ................................................................................. 15

Temporary Tone .......................................................................................16

Programming The Ringer Type ................................................................16

Turning Off The Ringer ............................................................................ 16

Checking The Ringer ............................................................................... 17

Memory Dialing ........................................................................................17

Programming Speed Dial Numbers .........................................................17

Speed Number Dialing ............................................................................. 17

To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number .......................................... 17

Storing Special Codes ............................................................................. 17

Using Redial.............................................................................................18

Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial ................................................ 18

The Page Feature .................................................................................... 19

ITAD BASE LEDS ............................................................................................ 20

MAILBOX LED’s ...................................................................................... 20

ON LED....................................................................................................20

FULL LED ................................................................................................20

ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS .................................................................21

ANSWER ON KEY...................................................................................21

MAILBOX KEY ......................................................................................... 21

RECORD/MEMO KEY .............................................................................21

MENU KEY ..............................................................................................22

SELECT KEY ........................................................................................... 22

Summary of content (43 pages)

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 3 Parts Check List: ....................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. .......................................................... 5 REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES. ..................................................... 7 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................
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Table of Contents SET/CLOCK KEY .................................................................................... 22 PLAY KEY ................................................................................................ 22 ERASE KEY ............................................................................................. 23 REPEAT KEY ........................................................................................... 23 STOP KEY .............................................................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephones on the market! The VTECH 914 ADLi is a single line 900 MHz cordless phone. • • • • The VTECH 914 ADLi has automatic security code reset. This means that one of more than 65 thousand possible digital security codes is randomly selected every time the handset is placed in the base unit.
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INTRODUCTION Parts Check List: 1. Handset 2. Base unit 3. AC adapter 4. Telephone line cord 5. Battery pack 6. Wall mounting bracket 900 2 1 900 MHz CORDLESS 914ADLi 3 PUBLIC MHz CORDLESS FULL LOW IN USE BATT MAILBOX PHONE CHAN OFF DIGITAL ANSWERING 1 2 ABC 3 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 DEF DEVICE POWER IN USE MNO ERASE CHARGE 7 PRS * TONE PROG 8 TUV 0 OPER MEM 9 WXY SPARE BATT ON VOL # REDIAL REPEAT STOP PLAY SKIP PAGE HANDSET BASE UNIT BatteryPack 80-4032-00-00 3.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 0 Y 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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting. 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet : A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES 1. 4. Remove the battery case by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD 2. CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions: NS 1. Use only VTECH battery. 2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 3.
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES SPARE BATTERY CHARGER Your VTech 914 ADLi is equipped with a spare battery charger built-in to the base unit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a charged battery available, should your handset battery discharge during normal use. Contact your local VTech dealer, or call VTech Customer Service to purchase a spare battery pack. To install the Spare Battery Pack: 1. Open the base unit battery compartment. 2.
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GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTECH 914 ADLi 1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack. LS E TONE PULSE SELECTION PU 9V DC TEL.LINE AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET 2. 3. TO NE SETTING UP YOUR VTECH 914ADLi TELEPHONE WALL JACK Connect the telephone line cord. Insert one end of the telephone line cord into the jack at the rear of the base unit. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place. 5.
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GETTING STARTED CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring during 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 at the network interface. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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WALL MOUNTING 1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Your 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 base. The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will not operate. 3. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base.
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WALL MOUNTING 5. Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet. 6. Set the dial mode switch on the base unit. If you have touch tone service on your phone line, set the switch to TONE. If you have rotary service, set the switch to PULSE.
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HANDSET FEATURES OFF KEY • Press the OFF key to exit all modes of operation. 900 MHz CORDLESS LOW BATT IN USE PHONE CHAN OFF 1 2 ABC 3D E F 4G H I 5J K L 6MNO 7P R S 8T U V 9W X Y * TONE 0OPER PROG MEM # MEM KEY • Press the MEM key to enter MEMORY mode. • The sequence for dialing out a speed dial number in memory is: PHONE, MEM, Number Button (0-9). REDIAL IN USE LED • The IN USE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset. • It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES 900 1 PULSE • The SPARE BATT LED illuminates steadily when a battery is placed in the base unit charge cradle. MHz CORDLESS 914ADLi 3 2 PUBLIC MAILBOX TONE FULL DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE POWER INUSE ERASE CHARGE SPARE BATT REPEAT ON VOL STOP PLAY SKIP PAGE POWER LED • The POWER LED illuminates when the base power adapter is plugged in and power is applied to the base unit. PAGE KEY • Press the PAGE key to page the handset. • Press it a second time to cancel a page.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Whenever the handset batteries are removed, the handset must be reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced. The IN USE LED on the base unit will flash during the initialization. Making Calls Pick up the handset and press PHONE. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The indicator for IN USE (on the base unit and handset) will light. away from the base, just press any key on the handset (except OFF).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Temporary Tone If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other special services. 900MHz CORDLESS LOW BATT IN USE PHONE 1 4 GHI CHAN OFF 2ABC 3DEF JKL 5 6MNO 8T U V 9 WXY 0OPER # 900MHz CORDLESS TEMPORARY TONE * TONE * PHONE Key 3.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Checking The Ringer To check the ringer which is currently programmed, do the following: • Press PROG • Press the # key • Press 0 • Press the OFF key to exit 900MHz CORDLESS LOW BATT IN USE PHONE CHECKING THE RINGER CHAN OFF 1 2ABC 3 DEF 1.Press PROG 4GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 2.Press # Key 7PRS 8 TUV 9 WXY 3.Press 0 0OPER # * TONE PROG 4.Press OFF 2. Press the number of the memory location you wish to store the number in (0-9). 3.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For example, to change the number stored in memory position 7 to 5551111, you would press PROG, 7, 5551111, MEM. Using Redial To REDIAL the last number you called, press PHONE then press REDIAL. The phone will automatically dial the number. Storing Special Codes To insert a pause in a phone number, press and hold the number before the position where the pause is to be inserted. Hold the number key down until it beeps twice. The pause is 2 seconds in length.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Page Feature 900 1 2 MHz CORDLESS 914ADLi 3 PUBLIC FULL MAILBOX DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE POWER IN USE ERASE CHARGE ON SPARE BATT VOL REPEAT STOP PLAY PAGE 900MHz CORDLESS E CHAN OFF 1 2ABC 3DEF 4GHI 5JKL 6MNO 7PRS 8 TUV 9 WXY * TONE PROG TO PAGE THE HANDSET FROM THE BASE Press PAGE LOW BATT IN USE PHON SKIP 0OPER # MEM REDIAL TO END A PAGE AT THE HANDSET Press OFF From the base unit, press PAGE to signal the person at the handset.
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ITAD BASE LEDS MAILBOX LED’s 900 2 1 • ON LED will flashes to indicate answering a call, in recording mode, in memu program mode or the system in busy.
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS MAILBOX SET/CLOCK SELECT RECORD/ MEMO MENU ANSWER ON SCREEN ON REPEAT STOP PLAY SKIP ITAD FUNCTIONAL KEYS ANSWER ON KEY 900 • Use the MAILBOX key to select the desired mailbox, either for message/ memo pl ayback or for memo recording. • MAILBOX “name” is announced during the current mailbox selection. Each press of the MAILBOX key selects the next mailbox option in the following order: 1>2>3>Public>1>2....
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS • Press and hold the RECORD/MEMO key until you hear, “Now recording”. Record your memo. • Stop recording by pressing the STOP key again. • If you go beyond the 1 minute limit, or if there is 7 seconds of silence, the ITAD will automatically stop and you will hear, “End of recording”. • Pressing SELECT again will confirm the current setting or advance to the next setting, if applicable.
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS • The PLAY key is also used to play only the new messages by pressing and holding the key for more than 1 second.
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS SKIP KEY • During message playback, press and hold while pressing key to increase message playback speed.
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ITAD OPERATION Default ITAD Settings The ITAD is preset to have the following default settings: • security Code: 19 • Audible Message Alert: OFF • Date & Time: Mon 12:00am • Incoming Message Length: 60 Seconds • Rings to answer: 4 ITAD Programming Overview Setup order for the ITAD is: 1. Outgoing Message 1 (OGM1). 2. Outgoing Message 2 (OGM2). 3. Set Security Code 4. Set Audible Message Alert 5. Set Day and Time 6. Set Incoming Message Length 7.
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ITAD OPERATION 4. 5. 6. 7. by a beep. Speak in the direction of the ITAD. You can record an OGM up to 90 seconds in length. Press to stop recording. After finishing the recording, the OGM replays automatically. At the end of the OGM playback, you will hear a beep. To review a recorded announcement, press the MENU key until the desired item (OGM1 or OGM2) is announced. Press SELECT. Press . The current greeting is played. 2. Press SELECT. You will hear an announcement of the current security code.
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ITAD OPERATION 1. Press MENU until you hear “Set audible message alert.” Press SELECT until the desired setting, (ON or OFF) is announced. Press SET/CLOCK to confirm your choice. The voice prompt of “Audible Message Alert On” or “Audible Message Alert Off” will be produced. 2. 3. Day and Time Setup During initial setup, or after a power failure, the day and time default is set to Monday 12:00am. The FULL LED will flash to indicate day and time need to be set.
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ITAD OPERATION Set Number of Rings The ITAD has 4 ring type settings: 2 rings The incoming call is answered after 2 rings. 4 rings The incoming call is answered after 4 rings. 6 rings The incoming call is answered after 6 rings. Toll Saver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are new messages / memos present in the Public mailbox. Otherwise, the ITAD will answer calls after 4 rings.
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ITAD OPERATION 3. 4. 5. 6. Speak in the direction of the base to record a memo of up to 60 seconds in length. Press the key to stop recording. If time expires or more than 7s silence or memory is full, the ITAD will stop recording automatically. If memory is full, you will hear four beeps and “Memory full” will be announced when you press RECORD/MEMO. Listening to Messages / Memos When new messages and/or new m e m o s a r e i n t h e I TA D , t h e corresponding Mailbox LED’s will flash.
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ITAD OPERATION • All reviewed messages for a particular mailbox, can be deleted by pressing and holding the ERASE key until you hear, “All old messages deleted.” Note: The ERASE function will only delete old or reviewed messages. New messages CANNOT be deleted until they are reviewed. • The day and time stamp will not be announced after each message is played, while in Scan Play mode. • Playback speed cannot be adjusted while in Scan Play mode.
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ITAD OPERATION Call Screening 900 You can check the current day and time by pressing SET/CLOCK. After the announcement the ITAD will generate a double beep.
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ITAD OPERATION down while pressing desired speed. or to the There are 7 playback speeds. The default speed is normal. Playback speed will return to normal once you exit the playback mode. announced. You may enter remote operation mode by entering the security code. • If memory is full, any attempt to record memos or OGM’s will be inhibited.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the ITAD when you are away from the base, and call from an outside telephone line. The ITAD cannot be accessed from another telephone on the same line. You can access many of the ITAD functions from 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.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD 2. To delete all the old messages in a mailbox, while in idle mode, select the desired mailbox first by pressing “8”. Then press “3” twice on the touch tone keypad. You will hear the announcement, “All messages deleted”, followed by a double beep to confirm your action. NOTE: Pressing “3” twice while playing messages may result in the deletion of a previously unplayed message. Memo Recording 1. Press “8” to select the desired mailbox. 2.
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD The advanced functions voice menu is as follows: • Press “1” twice to review outgoing message 1 • Press “1” then “2” to record outgoing message 1 • Press “2” twice to record memo • Press “3” twice to delete all old messages • Press “4” twice to repeat previous message • Press “5” twice to play all new messages • Press “7” to turn the system ON or OFF • Press “9” to start room monitoring Exiting Remote Operation 1. Enter “ ” on the touch tone keypad to exit remote operation mode.
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MAINTENANCE TA K I N G C A R E O F Y O U R TELEPHONE. • Your VTECH 914 ADLi 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 water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, In the US call: VTECH Communications at 1-800-624-5688. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the batteries are properly charged.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET, AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel or security code. Place the handset in the cradle for a few moments to reload the security code and reset the channel. COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics, like people, can sometimes get confused.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? • Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? • One Year. WHAT WILL VTECH DO? • At our option, repair or replace your unit. HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY? • Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-624-5688 • Properly pack your unit. Include any cables & accessories which were originally provided with the product.
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FCC REGULATIONS This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company. This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
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FCC REGULATIONS FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C or RJ11W). Yo u r t e l e p h o n e c o m p a n y m a y discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network. They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible. During notification, you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer SIZE Handset: TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 925.05 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All ten channels within this range) Base: Base: 902.3 MHz to 905.0 MHz (All ten channels within this range) WEIGHT Handset: Base: 18.2cm x 6.2cm x 3.8cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) 21.0cm x 14.8cm x 5.5cm (L x W x T) maximum (antenna excluded) 250 grams 600 grams RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 902.3 MHz to 905.
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VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue / Beaverton, Oregon, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., 200-7671 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, B.C., V6X1Z9 Copyright 1996 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD.