9OOMHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD. IVrECH] 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 I Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200 - 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond, B.C. V ~ 1Z9. X Copyright 1997 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD..
@j OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......... ..... ......... .... OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........... . ". .. .. .. : . .......... I.'....... . ..... ..... ....... ......... ........... ........ ,.......... ........ .:4 ......... . :.: 9::. i:'......... :.,.:.:.:.:" : ! OPERATION NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the micropho'ne on the Handset will be MUTED.
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... Page 1 Special Features ............................................................................................................. 2 Parts Check List ............................................................................................................... 3 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 4 . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................
SPECIAL FEATURES Fully Digital Link between Handset and Base with ADPCM voice . ,:.coding. Digitally-Scrambled Voice Communication. Name / Number CID display. 2 row by 12 character 5x7 dot matrix alpha-numeric LCD. 50 CID memory locations. Backlit LCD on the handset. Backlit handset keypad. 20 location Programmable Memory for 20 Digit Phone Number. 10 Channel Operation with auto channel selection. Out-of-Range indication while the handset is in use or in standby mode. Removable handset battery pack.
This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of lndustry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interferencethat may cause undesired operation of the device.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations. Your VT 1921 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC.
. -.-- -L-.;;_..;.. Y,; INSTRUCTIONS . . ... . ... . .. . ... . ... . .. . ... . . . . , 12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VTech authorized service facility under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. .......... i. -r . .*., . , . . 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. 14.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward. fire. The cell may explode. The RBRC Seal SLIDE IN THE PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD 2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire it could burst. - 3. Place the new battery pack in its housing with the metal contacts facing -down. 5.
5. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials . such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery. or conductor may overheat and cause burns. ; Place a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger. Make sure the metal charging contacts on the underside of the battery pack are aligned with the charging contacts in the Spare Battery charger. Setting UpcYour - VT .- --1921 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.
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 presscPHONE) "PHONE ON" will appear on the LCD, and you will hear a dial tone. If not, see 'IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY' on page 34. Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit. 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.
LCD Display Messages 'THE HANDSET FEATURES is 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 ringer has been programmed off. shows the handset volume setting. is displayed when the handset has lost communication with the base unit and is attempting to reestablish a link by scanning all channels. ANTENNA VOLUME UP & DOWN is displayed when the unit is in a lowbattery condition.
: THE BASE UNIT FEATURES . . . . . - . . . . ..,. ...-... i ......:... -.::..'>a SET-UP;. .:- . ,::,: 'i,'.;,::. ., .: . . , : . Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet and Base Unit TO MUTE-A CALL&^,^^^^^^^^ Press to disable the handset microphone. Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or TONE. The unit is factory set to TONE. Press again to return to normal two way conuersation. Let the handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use.
MEMORY DIALING (SPEED DIALING) STORlNG THE PHONE SHOULD BE OFF To view the time and date of the call press and hold the 7 @ key. The time and date will be shown along with the phone number. You will see something like: ...I. :"'::"':.! .... ... ..'i. ....!.....:."': ......m....:%..: ..., ...: ..... ,: .i....i -.....i... :Jrn-im....: ...--...-. *...s ENTER PHONE NUMBER PRESSF MAKING - -.-CALLS .. .- -..- -.-. -- - NOTE: There are two different ways to dial a number: (m) 1.
,,*WlypRp,- ". &.- >" ~ ~ & ~ A ~ ~ G & ~ J $ ~ ~ ~ > $ ~ $ - ~ ~ { > & ~ & ~ ~ ~ + While you are on a call, you will hear an alert signal, warning that a second caller is trying to reach you. CALL WAITING is a subscription service, available from most local telephone service providers. Contact your provider for details.
TURNING OFF THE RINGER PRESS PRESS a a PRESS @ PRESS s- m,, "l2-b # Checking The Ringer Type i:, j To test the present ringer type, do the following: Advanced Dialing ,J:~;;,'_+. There are two different ways to d~al a number: 1. Press the (PHONE) key and wait for a dial tone. Then dial the number you want either manually, using MEMORY (MEM) dialing, CID dialing or REDIAL. 2. Enter the number you wish to dial on the display first. Then press the (PHONE) key.
Dialing From Memory m, Press you're prompted to enter a speed dial location number: Enter a 2 digit location number (01-20) The number stored in that location will be displayed and immediately dialed. Or Beginning from the OFF mode, press m f o l l o w e d by a 2 digit location number (01-20). Press =gain to exit memory dial mode and leave the number on the display.
CID - CALLER ID Your VT 1921 cordless phone is capable of displaying the name and/ or phone number of the person calling, before you answer the phone. Subscription to Caller ID service through your local phone company is required to utilize this feature. If you subscribe to alphanumeric (name & number) Caller ID service, the calling party's name and phone number (when available) will be displayed on the LCD screen while the phone is ringing.
Reviewing Numbers Calls stored in memo can be reviewed by pressing CID . The display will show the number of the most recent (CALL #01). The top line of.the display is used to indicate the memory location number and the bottom line of the display shows the name, see below: b There may be' additional characters in the name which can not be shown on the current display. Press the A ( 9 ) key.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS .., NOISES OR INTERFERENCE ~E$&@!JLEREER~ENCE&&~ ,,r*.w,..r a , Your VT 1921 cordless tele~honehas 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 1921 is a fully digital phone, it does not suffer from noise associated with regular cordless phones. At times you may experience occasional "drop outs", especially at the extreme edges of the phone's range.
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, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511 in the US. and VTech Electronics Canada Ltd at 1-800-2677377 in Canada. THE PHONE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL YOU GET STATIC OR OR-A A "YOU GETNOISE, -NOISE, STATIC, WEAK WHEN YOU'RE ' WHEN,;,YOUIRE WEAK SIGNAL 'SIGNAL AWAY FROM ,FROMTHE THEBASE BASEUNIT UNIT. 5 ' 5 AWAY You may be' out of range.
WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? Any defect in material or workmanship. FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? To the original purchaser only - 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? In the U.S. Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-595-9511 in Canada call 1-800-267-7377 Properly pack your unit.
