Audiovox DT921C User Manual

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COMiWtINICATIONS CORP.

DT 921C

CORDLESS TELEPHONE

• 900MHz DIGITAL

•CALLER ID

IMPORTAIVT : REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION

Congratulations! Yoa tiave purchased one of the most sophisticated cordless telephones on the marketl The AUDIOVOX OT has been de signed to offer a new standard in cordless telephone technology.

Lfnilks most other cordless phones, the Aumovox DT 921c d[gillies your voice using advanced ADPCM digital voice coding lo provide noise and

distortion tree perforniance. In most conditions you wilt not be abis to tell you are using a cordless phone. Gone

are the annoyances of static, interfer

ence and having to listen to other

people^s conversations on your cord

less phone.

The AUDIOVOX OT 921 c scrambles your voice bafcra it transmits t|. This allows you the security of knowing that no one can tune In and eavesdrop on

your conversations.

The AUDIOVOX DT 921o decodes and

displays name and/or number Caller ID (CIO) information where ava^able and

when subscribed to. The alpha

numeric display can show both the name 4hd number of the calling party.

Up to 24 name characters or 11 phone number digits can be displayed an the LCD.

With the AUDIOVOX DT S2lc, [he user

can easily answer a call by pressing

any key other than the OFF, MUT£ or VOLUME Keys. In addition, the handset

keypad and LCD iiluminate while the handset rings to signal an Incoming call. This is very useful in a dark

environment. -

The AUDIOVOX DT 921 c also pro

vides a one-way Page/Rnd. Pressing the base PAGE hey will cause the handset to nng In a manner which distinguishes it from normal Incoming

ringing. This can be used to aJert the

handset user, or to simply locate the handset in the event that it Is mis placed.

The AUDIOVOX DT 921e uses special memory in both the base and handset which is not susceptible to power failures. This provides permanent storage of ail memory dial numbers, CID information as well as the base and handset security cedes.

When an optional battery pack is installed in the base unit, the AUDIOVOX DT 921c uses this battery pack to provide operaUonal backup in

case of power failure. In (his way you have access to all normal phone functions during a total power outage. Catis can still be placed and received without interruptñn. More than £ hours backup will be possible with a fully charged banery pack in the base unit.

The AUDIO VOX DT 921c irrforms you that another extension is ournenlly iñ'

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 phonal

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SPECIAL FEATURES * 900 MHz Operation. » Fully DigilaJ Link between Handset

and Base with AD PCM voice cod ing.

' Otgitaily-Scrambled Voice Commu

nication,

■ Name / Number CtC display. ‘ Z row by T2 character SxT'dot

mat™ alpha-numeric LCD,

* 50 CIO memory locations.

■ Backlit LCD?on the handset. > Backlit handset keypad. » £0 location Programmabte 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 banery pack. * Spare battery charger in the base

unit.

* Ccmplete battery back-up in case

of power faiiuro (with optional spare battery pack installed in base).

■ Fac^rup'H^dset charging.

* Easy answer - When the phone

rings, simply press any key other than OFF. MUTE, or the Volume Keys on the handset to answer.

* Auto hang up when reluming the

handsel to the base cradle. * Extension in use indicator. * £4 Bit Digtlal Security Code.

* OTMF and PuJse Dialing,

* Low Battery Detect and Warning

indicator * Up to 7 hours continuous talk time

or 7 days standby time. > Volume Adjust on HandseL

■ REDIAL HOLD, PAGE and MUTE*

■ Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver

■ Detachable power supply,

■ Non-volatile storage of security

code and memory dial records, » Programmable Ringer Types.

This manual is designed to make you

familiar with the AUDIO VOX DT 921c.

Wa strongly recommend you read the

manual beiore using your phone.

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This equipflieni compiles with Parts 1S

and 68 of tha Faderat Communications Commission {FCC} rules for the United

Slates, ft aJso compiles with regula tions RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry

and Science Canada, OparatTon is

subject to the foUcwing two conditions:

[1) this device rnay not causa intarferance, and (Z] this device must accept

any intertefence, including Interfer

ence that may cause undesired opera tion of the device.

A label is located on the underside ol the base unit containing either the FCC

registraiion number and Ringer Equiva

lence Number {REN] > You must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company.

This equipment is compatible with inductivaly coupled hearing aids.

Should you experience trouble with this tetephone equipment, please contact:

AUDIO VOX COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT, at (800) 229-1235.

For repair/warranty Information. The talephono company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line

network untN the problem has been

corrected.

FCC Part 15

Warning; Changes or modifications to this unit nol exp ressiy approvsd by the party responsible forccmpifances could void (he user's authority to operate the equipment.

The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits ere designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference In a residential installation. This equipment gener ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, it not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causa harmful inter

ference to radio cornmunications.

However, there is no guarantee that Interference will not occur in a particu

lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful tnlerferer^ce to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user Is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna,

- increase Ihe separation bBtween_

the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an

outlet or on a circuit different from that to wfhich the receiver is con nected.

- Consult the dealer or an experf-

encsd radio^TV technician for help,-

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FCC Parr 6S

The FCC requires lhat you connect yoLir cordless telephone to the natiorv wide telephone network through a

modular telephone jack (USOC RJHC, RJ11W).

Your telephone company may discon tinue your service if your equiprnertt

causes harm to the telephone network. They wilt notify you in advance of

disconnection, tf possible. During nolifioaliDn, you win be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Oooasioriaily, yodf. telephone cornpany may make changes In its facilllies, equipmertt, operation, or proce dures that could affect the operation of

your equipment. If so, you wilt be given

advarkce nobce of the change to give

you an opportunity to maintain uninter

rupted service.

The base unit contains no user serv

iceable parts. The handset contains a user replaceable battery pack.

If it Is determined that your telephone

equipment is rnallunctioning, the FCC

requires that it not be used and that It be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephorie equipment

can only be made by the manufacturer

or its authoTiied agents or by others

who may be authorized by the FCC.

For repair procedures, follow the In

structions outlined under the ACDIOVOX Limited Warranty.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Linos,

The REN is useful in determining the nurnber of devices you may connect to your telephone tine and sdil enable the devices to ring when you receive a can. The general rule is that the REN value should not exceed S.QA total; however, contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area.

IC (Industry Canada]

This telephone is registered for use in Canada,

Notice:The REN assigned to this

device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is

used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of ariy combination of devices subjected only to the

requirement that the sum of the

REN does not exceed fjve (5.0)

Notice-The Industry Canada label

identifies certified equipment.

This certiflcation means that the equipment meets certairr telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The

Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's salisfactron.

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Befone inslalfinQ Ehi£ equipment, users

should ensure that it is permissible to

be connected to the fad If ties of the focal teieccmmufilcalions company.

The equipment must also be installed

using an acceptable method of con nection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above

conditions may not prevent degrada tion cf services in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs dr alterations nnade by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfuncUons, may give the telecommunications company causa to request the user to dsconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the eleclricaJ ground connections of the power utility, tel ephone lines and irtternaJ melaliic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural

areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to

make such connactiofis

themselves, but shpuid con tact the appropriate electri cal inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

YourAUDiOVOXOTS21c is designed to operate at the maxirnum power

aUowed by |be FCC. This means your

handisel and base unit can communi cate only over a certain distance which wai depend on Ihe location of the bass unit and handset, weather, and the construcdon and layout of your home or office.

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When u$Lng your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions shouid always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the fol towing:

1. Read and understand all Inslructiona. ,

2. Follow ail warnings and instructions

marked on the product.

3. Unpiug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol deaners. Use a darrip doth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this produict near water

[for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool],

7. This product should be operated

only troin the type of power source indicated on the marking label, if you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, con duit your dealer or local power company.

a. Do not allow anything to rest on the

power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will he abused by persons walking on It.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shwzk. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, sland, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product,

S. Slots and openings In the cabinet

and the back or bottom are pro vided for ventilation. To protect it.

from overheating, these openings

must net be blocked by pladng the product on the bed, sofa. rug. or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installatfon where proper ventilation is not provided.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take ft to aAUOlOVOX author ized service facility. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may ex pose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassem bling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used,

ft.Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords es this can result In the rtsk of fire or electric shock.

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12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a AUDIOVOX authorized service fa cility under the following condi tions;

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.

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 oper ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a VTech authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped

and the cabinet has been dam aged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

14. Do not use the telephone to report

a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

AUDIOVOX COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT, at (800) 229-1235.

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Thfl handsel oi your AUDIO VOX

DT921C cordless lelephooe is pow ered hy a rechargeable battery pack.

It charges airtamaiically whenever the handset Is in Ihe base. You ahoiild

charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone,

You'll know the battery pack needs charging when: * The phone emits a warning tone

when you press the TALK key.

The low battery message is

displayed; ‘

The handset seems completely dead, the LCD is ctear and the

handset does not beep when you press the keys.

To Charge The Saittery Peck

To charge the battery pack, place the handset in the base unit The CHARGE

Indicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the battery peck is charging. It is recomrnandad that the battery packbechargedforat least 16 hours inibaJly and 3 hours for maintenance charging. You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity, but ft is best to charge the battery pack fully. It will take several recharge cycles to maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack. The maximum battery Hfe between charges* is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of stand by.

Alternatively, if you have purchased a

spare battery pack and it has been

charging In the base unit, simply

exchange the drained handset battery pack with the fully charged replecement battery pack from the base charger. Place the drained handsel battery pack into the base charger to recharge.

The base spare battery charger does

NOT charge a battery pack as quickly

as the handset battery charger. A full charge requires 24 hours when using the spare battery charger.

The battery pack can be recharged many times, but If you get aicw-battery signal even after 16 hours of charging in the base cradle (or 24 hours in the base spare battery charger], the bat tery pack(s] should be replaced.

To purchase replacement battery packs, call AUQIOVOX Communica

tions at (BOO) 229-1235

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Your Nkrad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit cradle. You may return the Handset to its cradle whenever you're not using the phone.

However, to тахгтге the life of your

battery pack, do not return your

DT921C Handset to the Base Unit

cradle for recharging until the LOW

ВАТТ LED begins to flash.

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Follow the steps below;

1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on Ihe ridged lines and sliding downward.

2. Discard [be old battery pack. Don1

put the old battery pack in a trash

compactor or a tire - it could burst.

3. Place the new battery pack in its

housing with the metaf contacts facing down.

SLIDE IN THE

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BATTERY COVER

if the new battery pack Is not

already charged, place the hand set Jrt the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge Ibr IS hours.

1. Use only AUDIOVOX rechargeable

battery pack RT911.

PLACE THE (MEW

SATTEHVPACK IffTOTHE BATTERT COPylPARTMENT

PLEASE MOTE THE CORRECT POSmON OFTHEBATTEHT PACK WHEN CHAIMGIMQ BATTEHT

4. Replace the battery case cover by

sliding the cover upwards.

a. Do not dispose of the battery in a

, fire. The cell may explode.

IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage. For informalion on recycling or proper disposai, consult yoor local solid waste collection or disposal organization,

3. Donotopenormutiiatethebattery, Released electrolyte is corrosive

and may cause damage to the eyes or skin, it may be toxic if swallowed.

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4. Btercise cam in handling bactofies in order not to short the battery

with conducting materials such as

rings, bracelets, and kays. The

battary or conductor may overheat and cause bums.

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SPARE SATTERY CHARGER

The OT921C has a built-in spare

BatteryCharger, which is focaledirtihe

cradle of the Base Unit.

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Installation Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the release tab and lifting up.

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.

Power Backup When a Spare Battery pack Is instatted In the Base Unit, the ALfDIOVOX DTSato uses this battery pack to provide operational backup In case of a power failure, if you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery pack charger and there is a power outage; you will still be able to place and receive calls for up to five hours.

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Replacing a Drained Handset bat

tery

The Spare bahery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset

battery pack to ensure unintermpted

use. Be sure to put the drained battery

pack in the Spam Battery charger for

recharging

Please note that the Spare Battery compartment charges at a slower rate than a battery pack charging in the Harvdset. it takes 34 hours to fully

charge a battery pack in the Spare

Battery charger.

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Setting Up Your AUDIOVOX DT93tc Choose nil erija near an electrical outlet and a telephone wait jack.

AC Power Adaptor Plug the AC power adaptor into an etecthcal outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit.

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Charge the handset battery pack before use. The banery pack recharges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time.

AcAUTION:

Use only CLASS S 9V DC POWER SUPPLY included with your phone.

Handset Ringer The handset rnger is programmed ON as the factorv default setting. Refer to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER on page 21 for mono information.

Setting the Tone/Pulse Switch The TON E/PULSE switch is located on the bottom of the base unit and is factory set to TONE, If you have touch tone service, do not change the switch

setting. It you have rotary (Pufse) service, set the switch to PULSE.

Canrbâct Telephone Line Cord . Plug one end of (he telephone cord into a wall jack and the other end into the back of the Base Unit

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