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INTRODUCTION 1
Special Features 2
Parts Check List 3
FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 9

GETTING STARTED : 12
WALL MOUNTING 14
EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLAY 15
THE HANDSET LAYOUT 16
THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT 17
BASE UNIT FEATURES ANSWERING' DEVICE 18
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 19
BASIC OPERATION 21
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 22
Call Waiting 22
Switching Calls Using Flash 22

Temporary Tone 22
Programming Ringer 22

Changing Ringer Types 23

Checking The Ringer Type 24
ClearlDelete (CLR/DEL) key 24
Advanced Dialing ; 24
MEMORY DIALING 25
Storing Memory Speed Dial Numbers 25

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12 N.A I Jt.I. WARRANTY 44

Quick Memory Diating(MEM1/MEM2 keys) , 27-It1ISS1 ~~
CALLER ID (CID) 28
Receiving And Storing Calls 28

Dialing From Caller ID (CID) Memory 28
Out Of Area Calls 29
.Private- Calls 29
Transmission Error 29
Deleting Numbers 30
SETTING UP YOUR DT 941 CI DIGITAL ANSWERING DEVICE 31

Set Outgoing Message 32
Set Security Code ~ 31

Set Day and Time 31
Set Audible Message Alert 34

ON/OFF Key 36
Memo Key 36
Erase Key 37

Repeat Key 37

Play/Stop Key 37
Skip/Quick Key 37
Volume Up/Down Keys 37

Menu. Select. Time/Set Keys 37
REMOTE OPERATION -OF THE DT 941CI 38
Base Unit Message Window (LED) 38

Review Of Remote Commands 39
ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS : 40
MAINTENACE 41

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 45

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Thank you for purchasing this

AUDIOVOX telephone. Your
AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI Integrated

Telephone Answering Device ( ITAD)

combines the features of a digital
cordless phone with a digital (tapeless)
answering device.

Unlike most other cordless phones, the

AUDIOVOX DT 941CI di itizes your
voice using advance D PC <:Jigital
voice c Ing o provide noise and

distortion free performance. In most

conditions, you will not be able to tell

you are using a corpless 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 DT 941 CI 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 AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI decodes

and displays name and/or number
Caller 10 (CIO) information where
available and when subscribed to. The
alpha-numeric display can show both
the name and number of the calling
party. Up to 24 name characters or

11 phone number digits can be

displayed.
With the AUDIOVOX Dr 941CI, the

user can easily answer a call by

pressing any key other than the OFF,

MUTE or VOLUME Keys. In addition,

the handset keypad and display

illuminate while the. handset rings to

signal an incoming call. This is very

useful in a dark environment.

The AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI also
provides a one-way Page/Find.

Pressing the base 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 AUDIOVOX DT941 CI uses special

memory in both the base and handset

which is not susceptible to power

failures. This provides permanent
storage of all memory dial numbers,
Caller 10 information as well as the
base and handset security codes.

When an optional battery pack is
installed in the base unit, the
AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI uses this battery
pack 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 5 hours
backup will be possible with a fully
charged battery pack in the base unit.

The AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI informs you -
when another extension is currently

in 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 phone!

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SPECIAL FEATURES -PHONE
.900 MHz Operation.
.Fully Digital Link between Handset

and Base.

.Digitally-Scrambled Voice Commu-

nication.

.Alphanumeric Call Waiting Caller

ID .,',

.2 row by 12 character Sx7 dot

matrix alphanumeric display.
.So Caller ID memory locations.
.Backlit display on the handset.
.Backlit handset keypad.
.20 location Programmable Memory

for 20 Digit Ph9ne Number.

.Special one-tou'ch memory keys

(MEM1 and MEM2) for emergency

or frequently dailed numbers.

.10 Channel Operation with auto

channel selection.

.Out-of-Range indication while the

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handset is in use or in standby
mode.

.Removable handset battery pack.

.Spare battery charger in the base

unit.

.Complete battery back-up in case

of power failure (with optional spare

battery pack installed in base).

Face up or Face down Handset

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 returning the

handset to the base cradle.
.Extension in use indicator.
.24 Bit Digital Security Code.
.Tone and Pulse Dialing.
.Low Battery Detect and Warning

indicator.

.Up to 7 hours continuous talk time

or 7 days standby time.
.Volume Adjust on Handset.
.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 AUDIOVOX DT941 CI.
We strongly recommend you read the
manual before using your phone.

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SPECIAL FEATURES -ANSWERING
DEVICE

.Digital (tapeless) answering device

provides up to 15 minutes of
message storage.

Base counter provides data such
as the number of messages,
volume level, and answering mode.

.You can record separate outgoing

messages for both answer and

announce only modes.

.Messages are retained in the event

of a power failure: no battery
required.

.Messages are tagged with a

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spoken time/day stamp.

.Messages can be erased

individually or collectively-

.The DT 941CI answering device

can be accessed remotely for
retrieval of messages and other

functions.
.Voice prompts for easy setup.
.Audible message alert.

.Programmable to answer after 2,

4, 6 rings; or toll saver option.

.Ouick feature provides taster

playback of messages.

.Memo feature.

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To purchase replacement battery

packs, call AUDIOVOX

COMMUNICATIONS at. (800) 229.

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This equipment complies with Parts 15

and 68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the United

States. It also complies with regula-
tions RSS21O and CS-O3 of Industry
and Science Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
( 1) this device may not cause interjer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference. including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

A label is located on the underside of
the base unit contairing either the FCC
registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) or the
Industry Canada (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.

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

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

For repair/warranty information. The

telephone company may ask you to
disconnect this equipment from the
line network until the problem has been

corrected.

FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to

this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliances could
void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

The equipment has bee"n tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are 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 ~ot installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful inter-

terence to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference 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 the separation between-
the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
outlet or on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.

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FCC Part 68

The FCC requires that you connect

your cordless telephone to the nation-
wide telephone network through a

modular telephone jack {USOC AJ 11 C,
AJ11W or AJ14).

Your telephone company may discon-
tinue 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.

Occasionally, your telepnoone com-
pany may make changes in its facili.
ties, equipment, operation, or proce-
dures that could affect the operation

of your equipment. If so, you will be
given advance notice of the change to
give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted 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 malfunctioning, 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 telephone equipment

can only be made by the m~nufacturer
or its authorized agents or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.

For repair procedures, follow the

instructions outlined under the
AUDIOVOX Limited Warranty.

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

The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still enable
the devices to ring when you receive
a call. The general rule is that the REN
value should not exceed 5.0A 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 any
combination of devices
subjected only to the
requirement that the sum of
the REN does not exceed five

(5.0)

Notice:The Industry Canada label

identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that

the equipment meets certain

telecommunications network

protective. operational and
safe1y requirements. The
Department does not
guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's

satisfaction.

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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 a9°ve
conditions may not prevent degradation

of services in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations

made by the user'to this equipment.
or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company

cause to request the user to disconnect

the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own

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protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility,

telephone lines and intemal metallic

water pipe system. if present, are

connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural

areas.

Cautinn: Users should not attempt to

make such connections
themselves, but should
contact the appropriate

electrical inspection
authority, or electrician, as

appropriate.

Your AUOIOVOX OT941 CI is designed
to operate at the maximum power

allowed by the FCC and IC. This
means your handset and base unit can
communicate only over a certain
distance. which will depend on the

location of the base unit and handset,

weather, and the consfruction and

layout of your home or office.

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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:

Read and

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 qr aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water

(for example, near a bath tub,
kitchen sink. or swimming pool).

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5. 00 not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from
overheating. these openings must
not be blocked by placing 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 installation where proper

ventilation is not provided.

understand

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7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be
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 shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.

10. To reduce the risk of electric

shock. do not disassemble this
product. but take it to a AUDIOVOX
authorized service taciiity. Opening
or removing cabinet parts other

than specified access doors may

expose you to dangerous voltages
or other risks. Incorrect
reassembling can cause electric
shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.

11.Do not overload waIf outlets and
extension cords as this can result
in the risk 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
facility under the following

conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or

plug is damaged or frayed!,

If liquid has been spilled into

B.

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

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.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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E. If the product has been dropped

and the cabinet has been
damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Ch~rging The Handset Battery Pack
The handset of your AUDIOVOX
DT 941 CI is powered by a recharge-
able battery pack. It charges auto-
matically whenever the handset is in
the base. You should charge the
battery pack for 16 hours when you
first receive your phone. You'll kqow
the battery pack needs charging
when:

.The phone emits a warning tone

when you press the~key.

The low battery message is
displayed:

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 replace-

ment battery pack from the base
charger. Place the drained handset
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 hour when using
the spare battery charger.

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The battery pack can be recharged

many times, but if you get a low-battery

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The handset seems completely

dead, the display is clear and the
handset does not beep when you
press the keys.

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.

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To Charge The Battery Pack

To charge the battery pack, place
the handset in the base unit. The
CHARGING indicator will light to show
the handset is seated properly and

the battery pack is charging. It is

recommended that the battery pack
be charged for at least 16 hours
initially and 8 hours for maintenance

charging. You can use your telephone

before that with diminished capacity,
but it is best to charge the battery pack

A Word About Rechargeable.

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Your Nicad battery pack recharges

whenever the Handset is returned to
the Base Unit cradle. You may retum
the Handset to its cradle whenever
you're not using the phone.

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fully. It will take several recharge
cycles to maximize the charge capacity
of your battery pack. The maximum
battery life betwe.en charges is 7
hours of continuous talk time or 7 days
of stand-by.

However, to maximize the life of your
battery pack, do not retum your
AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI Handset to the
Base Unit cradle for recharging until
the LOW BA TTERY message is

displayed.

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To Replace The Handset Battery

Pack

Follow the steps below:

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

sliding downward.

REPLACE THE
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5. If the new battery pack is not
already charged. plac~ the hand-
set in the cradle of the base unit
to allow it to charge for 16 hours.

2. Discard the old battery pack. Don't
put the old battery pack in a trash

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compactor or a fire. it could burst.

3. Place the new battery pack in its
housing with the metal contacts

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1. Use only AUDIOVOX rechargeable
battery pack BT 911.

facing down.

2. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.

IMPORT ANT: 00 not dispose of this

battery into household garbage. For -
information on recycling or proper

disposal, consult your local solid
waste collection or disposal

organization.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery.

Released electrolyte. is corrosive
and may cause damage to the

4. Replace the battery case cover by
sliding the cover upwards.

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4. 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.

SPARE BATTERY CHARGER
The AUDIOVOX DT 941 CI has a built-
in spare Battery .Charger, which is
located in the cradle of the Base Unit.

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.

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When a Spare Battery pack is installed
in the Base Unit, th~ ,AUDIOVOX
DT 941CI 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 battery

The Spare battery pack can also be

used to replace a drained Handset
battery pack to ensure uninterrupted
use. Be sure to put the drained battery
pack in the Spare Battery charger for

recharging.
Please note that the Spare Battery

compartment charges at a slower rate
than a battery pack charging in the
Handset. It takes 24 hours to fully
charge a battery pack in the Spare

Battery charger.

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Setting Up Your AUDIOVOX DT
94'CI

Choose an area near an electrical
outlet and a telephone wall jack.

AC Power Adapter
Plug the AC power adapter into an

electrical outlet and the DC conn~9ler

to the back of the base unit. .

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

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Handset Ringer -
The handset ringer is programmed ON

as the factory default setting. Refer
to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER for
more information.

Setting the Tone/Pulse Switch
The TONE/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. If you have rotary (Pulse)
service, set the switch to PULSE.

Connect Telephone LIne Cord. .

Plug one end of the telephone cord into
a wall jack and the other end into the
back of the Base Unit. .

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Check for a dial tone. Atterthe battery
pack is charged, rotate the Base Unit
antenna to an upright position. ~
the Handset and press ~1..!.9.
"PHONE ON" will appear on the
display, and you will hear a dial tone.
If not, see 'IN CASE OF OIFFICUL TY'.

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Fill in the telephone number card on
the base unit.

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FILL IN THE -11\- TELEPHONE

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CAUTION:

1. Never install telephone wiring

during a lig~tning 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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