Cobra AN8630 User Manual

AN-8630

INTENNA

TELEPHONE

ANSWERING

SYSTEM

USER’S GUIDE

COBRA ELECTRONICS

CORPORATION

6500 W. Cortland Street

Chicago, Il. 60707

Cobra

24 HOURS A DAY,

7 DAYS A WEEK...

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

Your new Cobra Intenna® Cordless Phone Answering System is the world‘s first and only

cordless system with no antenna to bend, break or interfere with your life. That, along with

the fact that it‘s all digital (no tapes to replace) and designed with an electronic mailbox

(similar to the ones found in many offices), makes this one of the most sophisticated yet easy-

to-use cordless telephone answering systems on the market today. There’s even VOICE HELP

built in to give you assistance when using the functions. To get started, turn to page 9 and

follow the steps, 1-2-3, and your system is soon ready to go. When you’re ready to add more

functions, simply refer back to the information guide for the feature you want and we’ll

help you through it, step by step. Still can’t get it to work?

Give us a call. Cobra wants to be your partner in clear communication.

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Introduction 2 Information Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 & 5 Features Information 6 & 7 Things To Know 8

Getting Started 9

Plugging In Setting The Clock Recording Your Outgoing Message

Wall Mounting 10

On A Plate Directly On The Wall

Using Your Phone 11

To Answer A Call From The Base To Place A Call At The Base To Answer Or Place A Call Away

From The Base

Memory Dialing 12 & 13

To Store A Number In Memory

Creating A Directory To Store A Number Over 16 Digits To Dial A Number Stored In Memory To Replace Or Change A Number

Stored In Memory

Intercom/Paging System 13, 14 & 15

To Use The Intercom To Use The Pager As A Handset Locator To Use Intercom As 2-Way Monitor To Use 2-Way Recording Feature

Digital Answering System (from the base) 16 & 17

Getting Ready To Record Your Outgoing Message To Access Your Incoming Messages To Erase Your Messages To Screen A Call

When The Memory Is Full To Record A Memo To Access A Memo

Digital Answering System (from the handset) 18

To Access Your

Incoming Messages

To Screen A Call

Digital Answering System (from a remote location) 19

Getting Ready To Access Your

Incoming Messages

To Record Your

Outgoing Message To Record A Memo To Turn Your System On When The Memory Is Full

Using The Mailbox Feature 20 & 21

Programming Your Mailbox To Record Individual Mailbox

Outgoing Messages To Access General Messages To Access Individual Messages To Record OGM From Remote Location To Access Messages From Remote

Location To Record OGM From Handset To Access Messages From Handset To Erase Individual Messages

Additional Features 22 & 23 Rechargeable Battery Information 24 & 25 Troubleshooting Checklist 26 & 27 Service Information/FCC Guidelines 28 Limited Warranty 29 Reminder Card (Duplicate) 30 Accessories Order Form 31

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INFORMATION GUIDE

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:

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. Do not locate base unit near water , for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

5. Do 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 bottom or back are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating; these openings must not be bloc ked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product in 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 unless proper ventilation is provided.

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. Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touc h dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Nev er spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to qualified servicemen when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may e xpose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. Avoid using telephone (other than a cordless type)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Power Supply Specifications

This symbol signifies that only the Cobra AC Adapter supplied with this cordless telephone (Part No. 768-023-N-001) should be used

Input: AC 120V, 60Hz, 15W Output: DC 12V, 500mA

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

SEE WARNING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 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. 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 extensiv e work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to normal

operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

The cordless handset operates on batteries. There is also a battery supplied for the base unit memory.

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury,

read and follow these instructions:

A. Use only the following types and sizes of

batteries:

A1. For Handset Unit: Cordless Telephone (Ni-Cd

rechargeable) Battery Pack 3.6V, 270 mAh (Cobra Model 213-013-9-001).

A2. For Base Unit: 9Volt (Alkaline non-

rechargeable) Battery.

B. Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. The cells

may explode. Chec k with local codes for possible disposal instruction.

C. Since released electrolyte is corrosive and may

cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed:

C1. Do not open or mutilate battery pack.

C2. Always replace the entire battery pack rather

than reusing one or more cells.

C3. Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

D. Exercise care in handling the battery pack in

order not to “short” the battery contacts with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

E. Follow the handset battery charging instructions

outlined in this manual.

F. For Base Unit Battery:

F1. Do not attempt to recharge the 9V battery

provided with or identified for use with this product. The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.

F2. Do not attempt to rejuv enate the battery

provided with or identified for use with this product by heating it. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur, causing burns or irritation to eyes and skin.

F3. Remove the 9V battery from this product if

the product will not be used for a long period of time (several months or more), since the battery could leak inside the product during this time.

F4. Discard “dead” bat teries as soon as

possible, since “dead” bat teries are more likely to leak in a product.

F5. Do not store this product or the battery

provided with or identified for use with this product in high temperature areas. Batteries which are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold strorage.

You can REPLACE THE

BATTERIES

in the

handset yourself. It’s fast

and easy.

SEE PAGE 25

for simple-to-follow

instructions.

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Your new Cobra Intenna

Cordless Telephone

Answering System has a

true

TWO-WAY

INTERCOM

built in. You

can page remotely, page

from the base or the

handset and use the

intercom as a baby

monitor—You can even turn

The Answering System off

and on from a remote

location. For more

information,

SEE PAGE 13.

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This deluxe answering system has a complete

REMOTE VOICE HELP

to guide you

through all of the possible

operations, Including

Message Retrieval, from a

touch-tone phone anywhere

in the world. For details

on how it can work for you,

SEE PAGE 19.

Your new Cobra Intenna

Cordless Telephone

Answering System has

5 DIGITAL

MAILBOXES

One is for general

messages, and the other

four may be used for

individually accessed

messages. Use one for mom,

two for the kids, one for

business or all for

business.

The choice is yours!

SEE PAGE 20for

information.

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You can select from

any one of the

10 CHANNELS

AVAILABLE

any time you wish by

pressing a button. If the

channel you’re using gets

too much noise or static,

pick a cleaner one, without

disconnecting your call.

SEE PAGE 22

for more details.

You can use any features

that you want of this

advanced

Answering system from the

Cordless Handset.

The

VOICE HELP

SYSTEM

gives you all of

the information you’ll

need.

SEE PAGE 16for

directions.

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Your new Cobra Intenna

Cordless Telephone

Answering System comes

with

MEMORY DIALING.

Program 10 of your most

frequently called numbers

into the digital memory system. Retrieve any of

them with just the touch of

a button. To find out how,

SEE PAGE 12.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT...

Set The Clock

Press and hold the button that sa ys ”Clock” and VOICEHELP will direct you to press the “SKIP” button until you hear the correct day of the week, then release. Press and release ”Clock” again, then SKIP or REPEAT button until the correct hour is displayed in the LED window . Repeat again for the minutes. Press ”Clock” again and V OICEHELP will verify the time that has been set. Every message received will then be identified by day of the week and time.

Record your outgoing message

Check to be sure the ICM (Incoming Message) Recording switch on the side of the phone is set at “2 Min.” (as opposed to “Annc Only”). Press and hold the button that say s “ O GM” (Outgoing Message) and VOICE HELP will direct you to start recording your message after the beep. The LED display window will indicate the length in seconds; you have up to 60 seconds recording time for your OGM. Speak about 6 inches from the microphone located in small slot on front of base. Release the button and y our message plays bac k. Not satisfied with your message? Simply follow these steps over again and keep recording your outgoing message until you’re comfortable.

Now that your new Cobra Intenna Cordless Phone Answering Sy stem is out of the box and ready to use, here are some things you’ll need to be aware of before getting started.

Location

Be sure the location you‘ve chosen is near both an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack—both are required to connect y our new Cobra Telephone Answering System. Maximum range is obtained by locating the base as high as possible in your home.

Charging

After connecting, and before using the handset of your new system, it will need to rest in the base overnight (at least 1 2 hours) in order to charge.

Ringer

Make sure the RINGER switch, located on the rear of the base, is set to ON.

Pulse/Tone

Set the PULSE/T ONE switch, located on the rear of the base, to the operation that is correct for your installation.

Keep This Guide

Put this guide in a handy place. You may want to refer to it for information when using or programming diff erent features of your Cobra Intenna Cordless Telephone Answering System.

Battery Back Up

Now‘s the time to put your 9v bac k-up battery (included) into the base. Simply open the battery compartment located below the handset on the base, plug-in the battery, and your outgoing and incoming messages will be saved during power outages or other disconnections.

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SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

GETTING SET UP... IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3

RINGER

BATTERY BACK UP

CLOCK

BUTTON

SKIP

BUTTON

ICM

RECORDING

SWITCH

REPEAT BUTTON

OGM

BUTTON

LED DISPLAY

PULSE/

TONE

▼

▼ ▼

▼

Plug it in

Plug the adapter cord into the power jack on the rear of the base, then plug the adapter into any standard 110V outlet. (VOICE HELP willdirect you to set clock and outgoing message).

Set the handset on the base to charge and in 12 hours you’re ready to make and receiv e calls.

The Answering S ystem will work while the telephone handset is charging.

REPEAT SKIP

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