Memorex MPH7895 User Manual
MPH7895
Congratulations on your selection of the MPH7895 from
Memorex®. This quality 2.4GHz cordless telephone all Digital
Answering System with Call Waiting Caller ID, 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.
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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.
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CARTON CONTENTS
HANDSET BASE UNIT
ADAPTER
THLEPHONE LINE
(AC9V, 500mA)
(Short & Long)
CORD
RECHARGEABLE Ni-Cd
BATTERY PACK
WALL MOUNT
BRACKET
MPH7895
BELT CLIP
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USER’S MANUAL
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 and 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
extensive 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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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, 800mAh, 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 all of those 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 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.
*
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
*
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
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the receiver needed.
Consult the dealer of an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
*
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 interfer
ence is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or
VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION.............................................................................1
CARTON CONTENTS.........................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................3
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTION....................................................................................4
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................4
FCC NOTICE.......................................................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................7
MOUNTING POSITION...............................................................................................10
BELT CLIP INSTRUCTION...............................................................................................11
CONNECTING THE HEADSET..................................................................................11
BASE UNIT POWER CONNECTION.................................................................................11
HANDSET BATTERY INSTALLATION...............................................................................12
INITIAL SETUP..................................................................................................................12
TELEPHONE OPERATION ..............................................................................................13
TO PLACE A CALL IN TALK MODE...........................................................................13
TO PLACE A CALL IN STANDBY MODE (PREDIAL MODE)...................................13
TO RECEIVE A CALL .................................................................................................13
LAST NUMBER REDIAL............................................................................................14
STORING TELEPHONE NUMBERS INTO MEMORY DIALING DIRECTORY........14
DELETING STORED TELEPHONE NUMBERS.......................................................15
DIALING FROM THE MEMORY DIALING DIRECTORY..........................................15
EDITING STORED TELEPHONE NUMBERS...........................................................15
MIXED MODE DIALING...........................................................................................16
PAUSE FUNCTION ..................................................................................................16
FLASH FUNCTION....................................................................................................16
CHANNEL SELECTION (40 Channels).....................................................................16
OUT OF RANGE WARNING......................................................................................16
LOW BATTERY WARNING........................................................................................16
PAGING FUNCTION..................................................................................................16
ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION..............................................................................17
VOICE MENU SYSTEM.............................................................................................17
TIME / DAY STAMP...................................................................................................17
SETTING ANSWER ON / OFF...................................................................................17
SETTING THE RINGS SWITCH (TS / 6 / 2)...............................................................17
OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM).................................................................................17
RECORDING THE OGM............................................................................................17
CHECKING THE OGM..............................................................................................18
RECORDING A MEMO.............................................................................................18
PLAYING BACK MESSAGES....................................................................................18
ERASING MESSAGES..............................................................................................18
MEMORY FULL DETECTION....................................................................................19
CALL SCREENING....................................................................................................19
TWO-WAY RECORDING...........................................................................................19
VOX (VOICE ACTIVATED) DETECTION ...................................................................20
REMOTE OPERATION......................................................................................................20
CALLER ID OPERATION.................................................................................................22
INTRODUCTION TO CALLER ID AND CALL WAITING ID.......................................22
RECEIVING NEW CALL............................................................................................22
VIEWING CALL RECORDS AND NEW CALL RECORDS........................................22
SAVING CALL RECORDS.........................................................................................23
DELETING CALL RECORDS.......................................................................................23
CALLBACK FROM CALL RECORDS..........................................................................23
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PROGRAMMING MODE...........................................................................................24
NEW CALL / MESSAGE INDICATOR.......................................................................25
TALKING TIME AND CHANNEL DISPLAY...............................................................25
CALL WAITING ID OPERATION...............................................................................25
LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES...........................................................26
IMPROVING CORDLESS RECEPTION...........................................................................27
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE..........................................................................................27
MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................28
TECHNICAL INFORMATION...........................................................................................30
DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS' LOCATION AND FUNCTION
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(Figure 1)
HANDSET CONTROLS - Cordless Telephone
1. LCD Display: Shows the phone status, Caller ID Call Record information and function menus.
2. TALK Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call.
3. MEMO (Memory) Button: Used for storing / retrieving phone numbers to / from the 20
Memory Dialing Directory.
4. TONE ( * ) Button: Used to temporarily change the dialing mode from pulse to tone for
rotary service user.
5. FLASH / DELETE Button: In talk mode, it allows you to momentarily hangs up the
phone to regain dial tone or access custom calling features such as Call Waiting or
Three-Way Calling provided by your local phone company. In standby mode, it allows
you to remove one or all records from the Call Record list or Memory Dialing Directory.
6. (+) Button: Allows you to enter to your Caller Record list. It is also used to scroll up in
Call Record list, memory and program mode.
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7. (-) Button: Allows you to enter to your Call Record list. It is also used to scroll down in
Call Record list, memory and program mode.
8. RE/PA (Redial / Pause) Button: Automatically dials the last number called up to
31 digits. Also used to insert a 4 second delay between dialed numbers.
9. Charge Contacts: Used for charging the handset battery.
10. Microphone: Used for speaking with callers or recording Outgoing Message (OGM)
and Memo message(s) remotely.
11. VOL (Volume) /
(Shift Left ) Button: In talk mode, it allows you to adjust the hand-
set to either high [H], medium [M] or low [L]. In program, memory and predial mode, it
is used for changing mode and moving the cursor to the left during edit mode.
12. C. BACK (Call Back) Button: Allows you to callback the phone number in Call Record
list, memory and predial mode.
13. # /
(Shift Right) Button : In program, memory and predial mode, it is used for
changing mode and moving the cursor to the right during edit mode.
14. Headset Jack: For headset connection in hands free conversation.
15. SCAN / PRG (Program) Button: In talk mode, it allows you to change channels if the
current channel is noisy or having interference from other sources. In standby mode, it
allows you to enter and store program function.
16. NEW CALL LED Indicator: Flashes if the system has new call message(s) and have
message(s) in your voice mailbox (if you subscribe to your telephone company's voice
mail service).
17. Receiver: Allows you to hear calls.
HANDSET CONTROLS - Answering System
1. PASSWORD Button: Press to change password for remote operation.
2. MEMO REC Button: Press to record Memo message(s).
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3. REC OGM Button: Press to record Outgoing Message (OGM).
4. PLAY BUTTON: Press to playback Incoming Message(s) (ICM) or Two-Way
Recording(s).
5. PREV Button: Press to skip to the previous message during playback.
6. STOP Button: Press to stop current activity.
7. ERASE Button: Press to erase message.
8. REMOTE Button: Allows you to access most of the unit's functions away from the
base unit using the handset. Also press to listen to the caller leave their Incoming
Message (ICM) in order to let you decide if you want to answer the call.
9. ANS. OFF Button: Press to deactivate answer function.
10. OGM Button: Press to playback Outgoing Message (OGM).
11. RPT Button: Press to repeat the message being played.
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12. HELP Button: Press to access voice help menu.
13. SKIP Button: Press to skip to the next message during playback.
14. ANS. ON Button: Press to activate answer function.
15. MEMO PLAY Button: Press to playback Memo message(s).
16. TIME / DAY Button: Press to set the day and time stamp.
BASE UNIT (Rear View)
BASE UNIT
(Side View)
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(Figure 3)
BASE UNIT CONTROLS
1. 9VAC 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. VOLUME Control: Adjusts the base unit speaker volume level.
4. RINGS (TS / 6 / 2) Switch: Selects the number of rings before the unit automatically
answers the call and used to activate the Toll Saver (TS) feature.
5. T / P (Tone / Pulse) Switch: Allows you to select the appropriate dialing service.
TONE for tone dialing or PULSE for rotary service.
6. Charge Terminals: Used for charging handset battery.
7. MSG PLAY / STOP Button: Press to playback the Incoming Message(s) (ICM) and
Two-Way Recording(s) or to stop the current activity.
8. ERASE Button: Press to erase a single message or all messages in order to conserve message space in memory.
9. MEMO Button: Press to playback the Memo message(s).
10. ANS. ON/OFF Button: Press to activate or deactivate answer function.
11. (Skip) Button: Press to skip to the next message during playback.
12. OGM PLAY Button: Press to playback Outgoing Message (OGM).
13. (Previous) Button: Press to skip to the previous message during playback.
14. PAGE / 2-WAY REC Button: Also allows you to locate the handset when it is not on
the base or record two-way conversation.
15. NEW CALL LED Indicator: Flashes rapidly if the system has new call message(s)
and have message(s) in your voice mailbox
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