Memorex MPH7825 User Manual
MPH7825
Congratulations on your selection of the MPH7825 from
Memorex®. This quality 2.4GHz cordless telephone, like all
Memorex® products, has been designed to give you many
years of continuous service and represents the best value
for your money. It requires little maintenance and is easy to
setup and operate.
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION
Read this manual before attempting to setup or use this instrument. It contains important
information regarding safe installation and use. Keep this manual for future reference. Also
save the carton, packing and proof of purchase to simplify and accelerate any needed action.
If you need assistance or service, call 1-800-919-3647. You can also visit our web site at:
http://www.memcorpinc.com for technical support and information on our other products.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of excess
moisture. If accidentally dropped into water, the adapter should immediately be unplugged
from the wall along with the telephone line cord.
THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER OF THE PRESENCE
OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
CARTON CONTENTS
HANDSET BASE UNIT
ADAPTER
(DC9V, 300mA)
BELT CLIP
TELEPHONE LINE
CORD
(Short & Long)
RECHARGEABLE Ni-Cd
BATTERY PACK
WALL MOUNT
BRACKET
MPH7825
USER’S MANUAL
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, 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 at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to
protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked or covered. The
openings should never 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 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 wall 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
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.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a
qualified service contractor when some service or repair work is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
12. 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. Improper
adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will often require exten-
sive 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 distinctive change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size of handset battery pack:
Cordless Telephone Battery Pack
DC3.6V, 600mAh, Ni-Cd Battery Pack
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting
material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
5. Recharge only the battery provided with or identified for use with this product. The
battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode if it is not the correct type.
6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing
burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
7. When inserting the batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging that may result in leakage
or explosion.
8. Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be used for a long period
of time (several months or more) since during this time the battery could leak in the
product.
9. Discard "dead" batteries as soon as possible since "dead" batteries are more likely to
leak in a product.
10. Do not store this product, or the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator
for the purpose of extending shelf life should be stabilized at room temperature prior to
use after cold storage.
11. Disconnect telephone lines before installing batteries.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
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. 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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FCC NOTICE
The FCC requires that you be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this
telephone.
1. This telephone is Hearing Aid Compatible.
2. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this
information to your telephone company.
3. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have those entire devices ring when your number is called. In most,
but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that you may connect to your line, as determined by
the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum
REN for your calling area.
4. If your telephone causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if
advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
5. Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will
be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
service.
6. If you experience trouble with the telephone, please contact MEMCORP Inc., 3200
Meridian Parkway, Weston, FL33331, USA at 1-800-919-3647 for repair/warranty
information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment form
the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is
not malfunctioning.
7. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.(Contact your state public
utility commission or corporation commission for information).
8. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy. If not install and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will no occur in a particular 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 to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measure:
••
• Reorient and relocate the receiving antenna.
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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receiver needed.
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• Consult the dealer of an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
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9. Some cordless phones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby
TVs and VCRs; To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless
phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced,
moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference.
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DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS' LOCATION AND FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
(Figure 1)
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HANDSET CONTROLS
1. RING OFF LED Indicator: Lights when ringer off mode is set.
2. TALK Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call.
3. RING Button: Turns the handset ringer on or off when pressed and held for 2 seconds.
4. TONE (*) Button: Used to temporarily change the dialing mode from pulse to tone for
rotary service users. Provides tone function to access special services such as phone
banking services.
5. FLASH Button: Momentarily hangs up the phone to access custom calling features
such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling provided by your local phone company.
6. MEMO (Memory) Button: Used for storing / retrieving phone numbers to / from the 10
Memory Dialing Directory.
7. RE / PA (Redial / Pause) Button: Automatically dials the last number called up to 24
digits. Also used to insert a 4 second delay between dialed numbers in PABX systems
or long distance services.
8. MUTE Button: Press to temporarily disable the handset microphone.
9. Charge Contacts: Used for charging the handset battery.
10. Microphone: Used for speaking with callers.
11. VOL - (Volume Down) Button: Allows you to decrease the handset volume.
12. VOL + (Volume Up) Button: Allows you to increase the handset volume.
13. Headset Jack: For headset connection with hands free conversation.
14. SCAN Button: Allows you to change channels if the current channel is noisy or has
interference from other sources.
15. IN USE / BATT LOW LED Indicator: Flashes when an incoming call is received and
during paging condition. During TALK mode, the IN USE LED indicator remains lit
steadily. The BATT LOW LED indicator blinks when the handset battery power is low.
It also flashes when MUTE button is pressed.
16. Receiver: Allows you to hear calls.
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Rear View
8
1 2
7
Bottom View
6
3
4
5
(Figure 2)
BASE UNIT CONTROLS
1. 9VDC Adapter Jack: A jack located on the rear side of the base unit used for connecting the adapter to the base unit.
2. TEL LINE JACK: Accepts line cord to make connection with modular type telephone
outlet.
3. T / P (Tone / Pulse) Switch: Allows you to switch the dialing mode to either Tone or
Pulse dialing.
4. Charge Terminals: Used for charging handset battery. We recommend that you clean
these contacts periodically with an alcohol-moistened cloth or cotton swab.
5. PAGE Button: Allows you to locate the handset when it is not on the base unit.
6. CHARGE LED Indicator: Turns on when the base is charging the handset. Turns off
when the handset is removed from its cradle
7. IN USE LED Indicator: Lights up steadily when the phone is being used. Flashes
when an incoming call is received and during paging condition.
8. Retainer Tab: Allows the handset to hang from the base unit when the base unit is
placed in the wall mount position.
MOUNTING POSITION
DESKTOP USE:
Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack
on the rear of the base unit and connect the opposite
end to the telephone modular jack.
WALL USE:
A. WITH A STANDARD MODULAR WALL JACK
1. Install the wall mount bracket at the position as shown in Figure 4.
2. Connect the short telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack on rear of the base unit.
3. Connect the opposite end of the telephone line cord to the modular wall jack.
4. Align the wall mounting slots with the studs located on the modular wall plate and slide
the base down to lock in place.
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(Figure 3)
Telephone Modular
Base Unit
(Side View)
Wall Jack
Studs
Wall Mount
Slots
Wall Mounting
Bracket
(Figure 4)
NOTE: If you do not have a standard modular wall jack, find a qualified technician to mount
one on the wall.
B. WALL MOUNTING (No Standard Wall Jack)
1. Drill two holes with a vertical distance between the two
marked positions of 3
2. Drive a screw into each of the holes. Tighten them to the
end of the screw line, only leaving the smooth part of the
" (100 mm) as shown in Figure 5.
15/16
3
”
15/16
(100 mm)
screw head outside the wall.
3. Hang the unit onto the screws, and then slide it down firmly to
fasten the base securely.
(Figure 5)
BASE RETAINER TAB
If the base unit is to be placed in the wall mount position, the base retainer tab allows the
handset to hang onto the base unit.
Retainer Tab
(Figure 6)
BELT CLIP INSTRUCTION
Clamp the belt clip at the back of the handset as shown in Figure 7.
Belt Clip
(Figure 7)
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CONNECTING THE HEADSET
For hands free conversation, a headset (not included) is connected to the headset jack as
shown in Figure 8. The handset receiver and microphone are disabled when the headset is
connected.
Headset Plug
(2.5mm)
Headset Jack
(Figure 8)
Press the TALK button to answer or place a call when using the headset. Refer to the
manufacturer's headset manual for more details.
BASE UNIT POWER CONNECTION
CAUTION:
You must use a Class 2 Power Source 9VDC 300mA. The plug must correctly fit the base
unit's adapter jack.
1. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
2. Insert the small plug into the adapter jack on the rear of the base as shown in Figure 9.
9VDC Adapter Jack
Telephone Modular
Jack
Plug
AC Wall Outlet
Line Cord
9VDC Adapter
(Figure 9)
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HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use only the Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery type included with this unit. Use of other
battery types may cause injuries or damage.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover of the handset.
2. Connect the rechargeable Ni-Cd battery as shown on Figure 10.
Handset
Battery
Compartment
RED Wire
Insert the End of the
Battery Pack Wire
BLACK Wire
(Figure 10)
3. Insert the Ni-Cd battery into the battery compartment of the handset.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover firmly in its closed position.
INITIAL SETUP
Before you can use your cordless telephone, the handset must be charged for at least 14
hours. See charging instruction in the MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE section of this manual.
TONE / PULSE SETTING
Select the appropriate dialing service by moving the T / P
(Tone / Pulse) switch on the bottom of the base unit:
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• (T) TONE for Tone service, or
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• (P) PULSE for Rotary service.
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RINGER ON / OFF SETTING
NOTE: Default mode is ringer on mode. RING OFF LED indicator is off.
1. Press and hold RING button for about 2 seconds to set ringer off mode. RING OFF
LED indicator is on.
2. In ringer off mode, press and hold RING button for about 2 seconds to set ringer on
mode. RING OFF LED indicator is off.
T / P
(Figure 11)
TELEPHONE OPERATION
TO PLACE A CALL
1. Press the TALK button on the handset. The handset IN USE LED indicator will flash
while the unit auto-scans and will light steadily when it finds a clear channel. A confirmation tone is heard once there is a link between the base and handset. The base IN
USE LED indicator will also light steadily when the handset is in use.
2. Listen for a dial tone.
3. Dial the telephone number.
4. When finished with your call, press the TALK button or place the handset on the base
unit. The base IN USE LED indicator will turn off.
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