Audiovox MVX-480 User Manual
Audiovox Communications Corp
MVX-480 Series
Handheld Portable Cellular Telephone
Congratulations…You have just purchased one of the most advanced, yet simple to use handheld cellular telephone in the
market today . Your Audiovox portable telephone allows you the freedom to enjoy the benefits of cellular communications
without the limitations.
It has been built to the same exacting level of high engineering standards that has made the Audiovox cellular telephone
line a top rated brand in the industry.
Your new Audiovox cellular telephone has been engineered to support a number of enhanced services that may be offered
by your cellular service provider. In order to take advantage of these special, enhanced services, you must subscribe to
them through your home cellular service provider.
The Audiovox MVX-480 Series is packed with advanced features that provide the ultimate in convenience and safety like
one touch emergency dialing, a constant signal strength and battery life indicator, a voice mail access key and the most
advanced anti-fraud security features in the industry.
It also features a multi-function access key that allows for simplified storing and recalling of numbers in memory.
For ease of operation, the MVX-480 Series has been designed with a feature menu printed directly on the keypad. By
simply pressing the green function button and the feature you wish to access, your desired function is complete. It’s that
simple!
Optional accessories include a rapid charger, an extended life battery and an earphone microphone for hands free use. A
cigarette lighter charger, leather carrying case and battery eliminator is also available.
And of course, your new Audiovox MVX-480 Series phone comes with something only Audiovox phone can provide.
The proven reliability that has made Audiovox one of the worlds’s leading suppliers of cellular communications equipment.
SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION
System configuration and the equipment list are as shown below
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WRIST STRAP A TTACHMENT
Attach the wrist strap WS-700 (option) to the unit through the strap hole as shown below 1
Then pull the long loop through the smaller loop as shown below 2
BA TTER Y INSTALLATION AND RECHARGING
The portable T elephone contains a Detachable Battery Pack (BTR-440). A fully char ged Battery Pack offers approximately 80 min minutes T alk or 17 hours standby. It is recommended to carry one fully charged spare Battery Pack for
longer operation.
(Additional battery packs may be purchased at your Cellular T elephone Dealer.)
To Attach the Battery Pack
1. Insert the hook at the end of the Battery Pack into the slot at the end of the unit.
2. Press the Battery Pack down to lock the Battery Pack onto the phone.
To Detach the Battery Pack
1. Slide back the Release Latch as shown below.
2. Lift up to remove the Battery Pack from the unit gently.
TO RECHARGE BATTERY
The AC Adaptor (CNR-440) can recharge the Standard Battery (BTR-440) in 7 hours or the optional Extended Battery
(BTE-440) in 10 hours respectively .
1. Attach the Battery pack to the Phone
2. Set the AC Adaptor
1) Insert the DC plug of the AC Adaptor into the battery recharging jack on the phone.
2) Plug the AC Adaptor into the AC Outlet.
3. Then battery recharging will start.
Note: For complete recharging, it is recommended that the phone’ s power is of f while rechar ging the battery.
4. Battery charging indication.
1) While charging the battery , the battery life indicator will scroll on the readout and be displayed as shown below.
2) If the phone’s power is of f, “ Char ging” will appear in the readout during the battery Char ging operation as
shown below .
3) After all of the segments of the battery indicator stop scrolling, the battery is fully charged.
4) Environmental temperature for full battery recharging with fixed time;0˜+35ºC
5. Disconnect the AC Adaptor (battery charger) from the AC outlet and from the phone.
6. After recharging, battery pack may become a little warmer. However, this is normal.
7. Recharge the battery fully before your first use of the unit.
8. When the battery becomes discharged, two beep tones will be heard every 10 seconds, and the battery level indicator
will be flashing. In such a case, replace the battery with a fully charged one, or recharge the discharged
battery.
9. T o ensure long battery life, operate the unit until the battery level indicator flashes, then recharge the battery.
Remove Battery Pack from the unit when it is not expected to be used for a long period. Recharging at least once
every month is recommended when not being used.
10. DO NOT charge Battery in an area with direct exposure to sunlight.
11. All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded
chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite
hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other
container with metal objects.
12. DO NOT open the battery case. If the battery is accidentally broken, avoid skin contact with the internal chemical
contents. If there is skin contact, wash the affected area immediately and seek medical advice.
13. Do NOT put the battery close to, nor dispose it into fire.
14. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the AC adaptor manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
15. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug of AC adaptor.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charge.
16. DO NOT operate AC adaptor with damaged plug. Replace AC adaptor immediately .
17. DO NOT operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any anyway; take it
to an authorized Audiovox cellular service center.
18. T o reduce risk of electric shock, unplug char ger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
19. the product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable Battery. The Battery is recyclable. At the end of
it’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this Battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal
FEA TURES AND OPTIONS
· Push Button Dialing
· Large Size LCD Display
Status/Function Indicator
10 Digit Number Display
Receiving Signal Strength indicator
Battery Level Indicator
Envelope Message Icon
· (Electronic) Volume Control
· Pre-set dialing up to 32 Digits
· Extended Readability (prefix Review)
· Last Digit Clear
· Digit Display Clear
· Programmable emergency Call (Programmable Option)
· One T ouch Emergency Call
· Repertory Dialing: 32-Digit 30 Memories
· Speed Dialing
· Repertory Memory Scroll
· Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory Address
· Voice Mail Dialing
· Memory Name T ag
· Any Digit Key Answering
· Automatic Answering
· Anti Fraud Security Feature
· Last Number Redial
· Automatic Redial ( Programmable Option)
· Mute
· Scratch-pad Dialing ( with/without Keying Tones)
· End-to End Signaling
· Continuous DTMF from Keypad
· Silent Incoming Calls
· Call Time Display
· Automatic Calls in Absence Indicator
· Display Own T elephone Number
· A/B System Selection
· SID Management (Programmable Option)
· Multiple City Registration
· Last rescan SID Indicator
· Electronic Lock
· Enhanced Features*
Caller ID*
Voice Mail Notification*
*; Service Provider Dependant
(1) indicator lights when a call is in progress.
(2) (no service) indicator lights when the unit is in a non-coverage area.
(3) indicator lights when the unit is out of home area.
(4) indicator lights when the unit is locked.
(5) is used as a POWER ON indicator which lights when the unit is turned on.
(6) is used as a receiving signal strength indicator. The number of shaded blocks indicates the Receiving
Signal Strength.
(7) 10-CHARACTER FUNCTIONAL DIGIT DISPLAY: The remaining character show the last digits of the dialed
number.
(8) Envelope Message Icon informs that there are messages and/or calling line ID numbers in the memory.
(9) is used as a battery level indicator.
(10) (send key) is used for placing or receiving a call.
(11) (power on/off key)is used to turn on/off the unit.
(12) One Touch Emer gency key.
(13)DIGIT KEYS to enter a phone number.
(14) (end key) terminates a call.
(15) (Multi Function Key)
a) INSERT Recall/Store key
· T o recall phone numbers from repertory memory, press
· T o store phone numbers in repertory memory,press , .
b) (Envelope Key) is used for Voice Mail Notification and Caller ID
c) or (Up-arrow key or Down arrow Key)
· To control earpiece audio level, press or .
· To control alert tone level,press FNC or .
(16) (Clear Key) clears the digit(s) from the display.
(17) (Function key) shifts the didgit keys to the function keys.
(18) (Voice mail access/alpha key)
· T o access the linked speed dialing capability, press .
· To enter alphabetical characters, press .
Earphone Mic Jack is used for handsfree operation with EM-425 Earphone Mic (Option).
BASIC OPERA TION
Turning the Unit On/Off
Press for about one second to turn on the unit. All the indicators and digit display will light momentarily, and a
tone will be heard. The indicator “ ” will stay while the unit is turned on. Press again for about one second to
turn off the unit.
· Antenna Position
Your portable cellular telephone is equipped with a dual position antenna system.
This dual position antenna has been especially designed to allow your phone to receive calls while the antenna is down.
However, for optimum performance and signal strength or while operating in poor signal areas, it is recommended that
the antenna be fully extended.
NOTE: The antenna can be used in its fully extended or fully retracted position only.
· Receiving Signal Strength Indicator ( )
The number of shaded blocks indicates the Signal Strength in your area. Four blocks show the maximum level. The
display will vary as you move with the unit. If the signal is not strong enough to place a call, the indicator will
appear on the readout.
· Battery Level Indicator
You can always monitor the current battery voltage level with the constant battery level indicator. The number of blocks
indicates the battery conditions as follows:
1. Press , then enter the phone number
2. Press , , then enter the two diogit memory address. (01 through 30).
Example: To store the phone number 123-456-7890 in address 07.
To Recall a Number from Memory
Press , then enter the two digit memory address (01 through 30)
Note: You can see the last 10 digits on the readout. If the number is longer than 10 digits, see “T o Review the Prefix.”
To Review the Previx
(Number longer than 10 digits)
Press , then enter the first digit of the memory address, then hold down hte second digit of the memory address.
Display Own T elephone Number
1. Press , .
Your system ID number will be displayed while the key is held down and your own phone number will be
displayed when you stop pressing key .
Repertory Memory Scroll
(Memory Address)
This feature is useful in finding a certain phone number by scrolling the repertory memory .
1. Press then or .
: Scroll upward (with roll back to 01)
: Scroll downward (with roll up to 30)
Memory address and the last 7 digits of the stored number will be displayed on the readout as follows.
Note: In this scroll feature, any vacant memory address(es) will be skipped.
Automatic Storing into a Vacant Memory Address
This feature allows automatic storing into a vacant repertory memory address. This can prevent the possible over writing of
a previously stored number.
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press , , then .
Note: The number will be stored in hte smallest available vacant memory address number. However, if no vacant address
is available, the phone number will not be stored.
To Lock the Unit
1. Press then .
2. The indicator turns on.
Note: The unit will remain locked until unlocked, even if teh power is turned off.
To Unlock the Unit
1. Enter the three-digit unlock code.
2. The indicator will go out.
Note: The unlock code is registered in the programmable option and advised by your dealer when you purcahse the phone.
V olume Contr ol
The audio level of the earpiece and the alert tone can be adjusted by the Volume Control Key or .
: T o increase the sound level.
: To decrease the sound level.
Earpiece volume:
1. Keep pressing or until you get the desired sound level.
2. Sound level “H-S VOL X” (X=1~5)” will be the displayed on the readout. You can monitor the sound level with the
sample tone when you are not engaged in a phone conversation.
Alert T one:
1. Press .
2. Keep pressing or until you get the desired sound level.
3. Sound level “ALT VOL X” (X=1~5)” will be displayed on the readout.
MEMORY NAME TAG
This feature permits you to tag an identifying name (up to 5 characters) to each phone number in the memory address. The
name will be displayed each time you recall a number from memory address.
To Enter names using Alpha (Letters)
1. Press . “ALPHA” will appear on the readout to indicate the Alpha Mode is active.
2. Press digit keys repeatedly until the character you need appears. The following table shows which character is assigned
with each digit key .
3. When the letter or number you want is shown on the display, press to locate the second letter or number .
4. Go back to step 2, and repeat the same procedures until the complete character name is displayed.
5. When an entry error is made, press momentarily to erase the last character . If you press more than a second,
all characters on the readout will be erased.
6. To exit Alpha Mode, press .
Notes: 1. If the next letter or number is assigned on the other key (not same key), you can display the next letter or number
without pressing .
2. Y ou must enter the phone umber first, then apply the name. Entering a number after applying the name will erase
its name.
To Store Name with Phone Number
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press to set Alpha Mode.
3. Enter the name you need. (Refer to “To Enter Names using Alpha”)
4. Press , then enter the memory address (01 through 30), to store the number with the name into memory .
Note: If you enter the phone number after entering the name, the name will be erased.
To Recall from Memory with Name
Recalling from the repertory memory with name is identical to standard repertory recall. When the number is recalled, the
display will show the Alpha Name T ag as well as the stored number.
PLACING TELEPHONE CALLS
To Place a Call
1. Enter the phone number.
2. The last 10 digits of the dialed number are displayed on the readout.
3. Press . The indicator will light.
Note: If dialing error is made, press , then enter the phone number again. Pressing momentarily (Approximately less than 0.5 sec.) clears the last digit only .
If the Call Fails to Go Through
· If you hear the “reorder” signal, press , then if there were no dialing errors, press for redial.
(Redialing with digit keys is not necessary .)
· If the “intercept” signal is heard, press then redial the correct number.
Automatic Redial (Programmable Option)
If the feature of Automatic Redial (Programmable Option) is selected, your unit will automatically make seven attempts
to reach the cell site when the first try is not successful.
The indicator will stay on, but the speaker will be muted for thirty seconds. This is done so that you do not hear
the reorder signals out of the speaker. If you need to terminate the automatic redial, press .
Terminating a Call
Press and the indicator will go out.
To Receive Calls
1. When the telephone rings, press to answer the call. The indicator will light.
Silent Incoming Calls
If Silent Alert feature is set, a single beep and a flashing “CALL” message on the display will alert you of an incoming
call. Once you have switched to silent alert, the phone stays in that mode until you deactivate it
1. Press , then . The “S-ALT ON” will appear in the display.
2. When you receive a call, a single beep and a flashing “CALL” message on the display will alert you.
3. Press to answer the call. “CALL” on the readout will go out.
4. This mode is deactivated by pressing , then . “S-ALT OFF” will be displayed for 5 seconds.
5. If the Silent Incoming Calls is activated when the unit is powered up “S-ALT ON” will appear on the readout for 5
seconds.
Any Digit Key Answering
This feature permits you to answer on incoming call by pressing any of the digit keys on the key pad.
Automatic Answering
With this feature on, incoming calls will be automatically answered after two alert tones, and the “ ” indicator will
light on the readout. Then the unit is ready for conversation.
1. T o activate this mode, press and then key . “A-ANS ON” will appear on the readout.
2. This mode is deactivated when and then key are pressed again. “A-ANS OFF” will be displayed for 5
seconds.
3. This feature will not function if the unit is in the Lock or Silent Incoming Call Mode. If the Automatic Answering is
activated when the unit is powered up, “A-ANS ON” will appear on the readout for 5 seconds.
Anti Fraud Security Features
Your new Audiovox Cellular telephone has been engineered with the latest technology to help protect from the fraudulent
use of your cellular telephone number. You phone is equipped with Authentication and PIN (Personal Identification
Number) Dialing. (A vailability of these features depends on your Service Provider). Should your Service Provider
require use of a PIN, your PIN can be sent manually or programmed into the phone for more convenient use. Cellular
fraud most often occurs by cellular thieves using electronic devices that can read your unique cellular phone number and
your phone’s electronic serial number (E.S.N.). This information can then be programmed into another phone for
fraudulent use. Certain cellular systems provide for an ANTI-FRAUD security feature to help protect the unauthorized
use of your cellular telephone number. This feature utilizes a special personal identification number (PIN). Should your
new cellular carrier offer this enhanced service, your new phone must be programmed with a PIN chosen by you. For
your protection, you cannot make any outgoing calls until you have established your PIN. T o establish your PIN, please
contact your cellular service provider for specific instructions.
To place a call using PIN security feature
1. Enter the umber you are calling by either dialing the number or recalling the number from a specific memory
location.
2. Press the key as your call is being processed the word “SEND PIN” will appear on the display.
3. Press the key again, your call will then be placed.
To program your PIN
1. Enter your three digit security code.
2. Press the key, then .
3. The word “OFF” will appear in the display.
4. Enter your 4 digit PIN.
5. Press the key to turn your PIN feature on.
To turn the ANTI FRAUD feature on / off and change PIN Number.
1. Enter your three digit security code.
2. Press the , then .
3. Your PIN number and the “ON/OFF” status will appear in the display.
or
4. Press the key to turn the PIN entry feature on or off.
5. If necessary, enter the new PIN Number.
6. After you have entered the desired on or off status or new PIN Number, press the key then the key.
To place a call with the PIN entry feature in Voice Mail dialing (See “Voice MAIL DIALING” for more details)
1. Press the key for more than 0.5 seconds. The last 10 digits of the number in memory address 41 will appear
in the display. As your call is being processed, the word “SEND PIN” will appear in the display.
2. Press the key again, your call will then be sent digitally to the cell site. After you hear the signal from the
Operating Office, press “Voice Mail Access” key again. The second number in memory address 42 is sent
with DTMF tones. You will monitor the tones through the loudspeaker. The third through fifth number in memory
address 43 through 45 can be accessed sequentially in the same manner as above.
To Place a Call with a Number in the Memory
1. Press , then enter the memory address (01 through 30). The last 10 digits of the number will appear on the
readout. If the number is longer than 10 digits, press , then enter the first digit of the memory address, then
hold down the second digit of the memory address.
2. Press . The indicator will light as the call is placed.
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