Sony SPP-A1050 User Manual

3-230-536-11(3)

Cordless Telephone

with Answering System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and the serial numbers are located at the
bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.

Model No. SPP-A1050 Serial No.

SPP-A1050

Sony Corporation  2001 Printed in China

For the customers in the USA

Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your WARRANTY card
when having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony
service center.

For the customers in the USA

When programming emergency numbers and (or) making test calls
to emergency numbers:

1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the
reason for the call.

2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early
morning or late evenings.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device
may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Caution

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this
phone.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 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 measures:

– Reorient or 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 the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Setting up the phone

Caution

The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base unit should not be
placed near or on the top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the
TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.

Choose the best location

Away from television
sets and other
electronic equipment

Near a central location and
on a level surface

Connect the base unit

If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, mount the unit first (see
“Mounting the base unit on the wall”).

Away from noise sources such as a
window by a street with heavy traffic

Away from heat sources, such as
radiators, airducts, and sunlight

Away from a microwave oven

Away from excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock

Away from a personal
computer

Away from another
cordless telephone

3

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• Approx. 7 hours when you use the handset continuously

• Approx. 6 days when the handset is in standby mode.

Notes

• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if not in
use.

• If you leave the battery pack in the handset without charging it, the battery pack
will be completely discharged.

It may require several times of charging to recover its full capacity.

To obtain the best performance from battery

Do not place the handset on the base unit after each call. The battery works
best if the handset is returned to the base unit after two or three calls.
However, do not leave the handset off the base unit for a long period of
time as this will completely discharge the battery pack.

When to purchase a new battery pack

If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 10 hours of charging, the
usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Contact your
local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T18
rechargeable battery pack.

Note

Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.

Making and receiving calls

Making calls

1Pick up the handset from the base

unit.

TALK/BATT
LOW lamp

(CHANNEL)

2Press (TALK/FLASH).

TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up,
then you’ll hear a dial tone. If you
hear beeps, move closer to the base
unit.

3Dial the phone number.

VOL
switch

(*TONE)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

Receiving calls

4When you’re done talking, press

(OFF) or replace the handset on
the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes
off.

1When you hear the phone ring;

• Press (TALK/FLASH) (or any key except (OFF)) .
or

• Pick up the handset from the base unit when the handset is

placed on the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up at the same time the
LINE lamp on the base unit lights up.

2When you’re done talking, press (OFF) or replace the handset

on the base unit.
The TALK/BATT LOW and LINE lamps go off.

Additional tasks

To

Select a better channel
Adjust the handset

volume
Switch to tone dialing

temporarily

Switch to another call
(“call waiting” service*)

* You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.

Notes

• Before dialing, make sure you can hear the dial tone, otherwise you cannnot dail
correctly.

• When the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up by pressing (TALK/FLASH) , the LINE
lamp on the base unit lights up simultaneously.

If the handset battery becomes weak during a call

You hear a beep and the TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset flashes.
The call will disconnect soon. Replace the handset on the base unit to

charge.

Do this

Press (CHANNEL).
Set the VOL switch to H (high), M (middle) or L

(low).
Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after

you’re connected. The line remains in tone dialing
until disconnected.

Press (TALK/FLASH) to access the flash function.
Press (TALK/FLASH) again to return to the first
caller.

Making calls with speed dialing

1 Press (TALK/FLASH).

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.

2 Press (SPEED DIAL).
3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((0) to (9)).

The phone number stored in the speed dialing number will be
dialed.

Setting the ringer type

You can select a ringer type from four types.

1Press (PGM).
2Press (#).
3Press a number button, (1) to (4),

to select a ringer type.

4Press (PGM).

Turning off the ringer

1 Press (PGM).
2 Press (#).
3 Press (5).
4 Press (PGM).

The ringer on the handset is turned off.

To turn the ringer on again

Follow the instructions described in “Setting the ringer type.”

Checking the ringer type

1 Press (PGM).
2 Press (#).
3 Press (0).

The currently selected ringer sounds.

4 Press (PGM).

Note

If you hear no sound (only key beep), the ringer on the handset has been turned off.

Setting the base ringer

1Press (MENU) until you hear “Set

base ringer”.
“- -” blinks on the display.

2Press (SELECT) to turn the ringer

on or off.

3Press (TIME/SET).

The base ringer setting is
announced.

4Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the

menu set up mode.

Note

The base ringer is preset to on.

Locating the handset

You can page the handset from the base unit. Note that you cannot page if
the handset is in use.

Press (HANDSET LOCATOR).
The handset rings for about

one minute.
To stop ringing, press

(OFF) on the handset.

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. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.

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

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION FOR FCC
REGURATION CLAIM

1. This equipment complies with Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC
rules for the United States. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information, the FCC
certification number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for
this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided
to the telephone company.

2. This equipment connect to nationwide telephone network
through a modular telephone jack which applicable certification
jack (connector) is USOC-RJ11C.

3. The FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to
be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack that is part 68 compliant.

4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which
may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response
to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
REN’s should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number
of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

5. If this equipment (SPP-A1050) causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company will notify you in advance
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But
if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you
believe it is necessary.

6. The telephone company may make changes to it’s facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone
company will provide advance notice so you can make the
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-A1050), for
repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct
Response Center: Tel [phone]. If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.

8. All repairs will be performed by an authorized Sony service
station.

9. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by
the Phone Company or Party Lines.

10. This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

Hook the cord.

To AC outlet

To DC IN 9V

AC power adaptor

2

To telephone outlet

(supplied AC-T130)

1

Telephone line cord (supplied)

To LINE

1Connect the telephone line cord to the LINE jack and to a

telephone outlet.

2Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack and to an

AC outlet.

3Raise the antenna. Make sure it points towards the ceiling.

Notes

• Use only the supplied AC-T130 AC power adaptor. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power
supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can
unplug the AC power adaptor easily.

Tip

If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact your telephone
service company for assistance.

Choosing the dialing mode

For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode
(tone or pulse). The default setting is tone.

Polarity of the plug

Modular

1Press (PGM).

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp
flashes.

2Press (*TONE).
3Press (1) for pulse dialing or (2)

for tone dialing.

4Press (PGM).

You hear a confirmation beep and
the TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes
off.

Note

Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of the procedure.

Prepare the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for more than 10 hours before you start using your
phone.

1Slide open the battery compartment lid of the handset.
2Connect the battery connector with correct polarity (black wire

goes on right side and red wire goes on left).

3Insert the battery pack, and close the lid.
4Place the handset on the base unit.

The CHARGE lamp lights up when the handset is properly
seated on the charge terminals of the base unit. Charge the
battery pack for more than 10 hours so that the battery is fully
charged. The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is
completed.

For optimum performance, charge the battery for a full
10 hours.

Note that during the first 10 - 15 minutes of charging, the phone will be
inactive, i.e., unable to make or receive a call.

After this initial 10 - 15 minutes, you may be able to use the phone, but the
battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that you fully
charge the battery before the next usage.

Redialing

1 Press (TALK/FLASH).

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed.

Note

If the number last dialed exceeds 16 digits, only the first 16 digits are dialed.

Speed dialing

You can dial with a touch of a few buttons by storing a phone number on a
dialing button. You can store up to 10 different phone numbers.

Storing phone numbers

1Press (PGM).

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp

TALK/BATT
LOW lamp

flashes.

2Press one of the dialing buttons

((0) to (9)) for the phone number
to be stored.

3Enter the phone number you want

to store.
You can enter up to 16 digits,

including a tone and a pause, each
of which is counted as one digit.

4Press (PGM).

You’ll hear a confirmation beep,

(REDIAL/PAUSE)(SPEED DIAL)

Notes

• In step 3, if you don’t enter the phone number,
the previously stored number will be erased.

• Do not allow more than 30 seconds to elapse
between each step of the procedure.

• Before storing phone numbers, make sure the
handset is not in use.

Tips

• If you enter a wrong number, start from the beginning.

• Use the supplied directory to write down what you stored on the speed dialing
numbers.

To store the previous number dialed

Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) directly after step 2, then go to step 4.

To store a number to be dialed via Private Branch
Exchange (PBX)

Before entering a phone number in step 3, do as follows:

1 Enter the outside line access digit (e.g. 9).
2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE).

To change a stored number

To store a new number, follow the instructions described previously.

and the number is stored. The
TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.

Note

If a call comes in paging, paging is cancelled.

Tips

• You can page the handset even when “RINGER” is set to “RINGER OFF”.

• To stop ringing at the base unit, press (HANDSET LOCATOR).

Setting up the answering
machine

Setting the time and day of the week

1Press (MENU) repeatedly until you

hear “Set day and time”.
“- -” blinks on the display.

2Press (SELECT) repeatedly to

select the day of the week.

3Press (TIME/SET).

The day is set and the hour is
announced.

4Press (SELECT) repeatedly to

select the hour.

5Press (TIME/SET).

The hour is set and the minute is
announced.

6Press (SELECT) repeatedly to

select the minute.

7Press (TIME/SET).

The day and time you just entered
is announced and the clock
restarts.

8Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the

menu setup mode.
You will hear a long confirmation

beep.

Notes

• Press and hold (SELECT) to increase the minute setting by 10.

• The time and day are preset to Monday, 12:00 AM.

• “CL” flashes when the day and time is cleared or delayed due to a power
interruption, or when you connect the base unit to the AC outlet for the first time.

Tip

All the mailbox buttons ((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2) and (MAILBOX 3)) work as the
(PLAY/STOP) button; press any of the three in this case.

To hear the current time

Press (TIME/SET).
The current time setting is announced.

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Red

Black

CHARGE lamp

Recording the greeting

You can record your own greeting for the “normal” and “announcement
only” modes (see “Selecting the Announcement Only Mode”).

1Press (MENU) repeatedly until “Set

out-going message” is announced.

(ERASE)

“- -” blinks on the display.

2Press (REC/MEMO).

“Now recording” is announced
and a long beep sounds.

3Speak into the base unit microphone

(MIC). The display starts counting.
You can record up to 90 seconds.

MIC

4To stop recording, press

(PLAY/STOP).
Your greeting replays

automatically.

Notes

• If you do not record your own greeting, the prerecorded greeting will be assigned
automatically.

• If your greeting is less than two seconds, the greeting is not recorded. The
prerecorded greeting will be assigned automatically.

• If a call comes in during recording, recording stops automatically.

• If 90 seconds have passed or memory becomes full in step 3, recording stops
automatically.

• “Memory full” is announced if no recording space is available when you press
(REC/MEMO). Erase unnecessary messages (see “Erasing messages”).

Tip

To record a greeting for the “announcement only” mode, select the announcement
only mode first (see “Selecting the Announcement Only Mode”), then follow the
instructions above. Otherwise, the normal greeting will be recorded.

To check the greeting

Press (MENU) repeatedly until “Set out-going message” is announced.
Then press (PLAY/STOP) to play back the greeting.

To change the greeting

Record a new greeting by following the instructions on the previous page.
The new greeting replaces the old one.

To erase the greeting

1 Press (MENU) repeatedly until “Set out-going message” is

announced.

2 Press (ERASE).

Notes

• You can also erase the greeting during playback.

• If you have erased your own greeting, the prerecorded greeting will be assigned
automatically.

Prerecorded greetings

Normal mode: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right

Announcement only mode: “Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right

now. Please leave your name, number and
message after the tone.”

now. Please call again. Thank you.”

Setting the number of rings

You can select the number of times the phone rings before it answers to take
a message.

There are four modes: 2, 4, 6, and Toll Saver.

1 Press (MENU) repeatedly until you hear “Set number of rings”.

“- -” blinks on the display.

2 Press (SELECT) repeatedly to select a ring duration (2, 4, 6, or

Toll Saver).
To answer after 2 rings, select “2”.
To answer after 4 rings, select “4”.
To answer after 6 rings, select “6”.
Select “Toll Saver” to answer after 2 rings when there are new

messages, and 4 rings where there are no new messages.

3 Press (TIME/SET).

The ring duration setting is announced.

4 Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the menu setup mode.

Notes

• When the number of rings is set to “Toll Saver”, the phone answers after 2 rings if
new messages are recorded. If no new message are recorded, it answers after 4
rings. When you hear 3 rings, you will know that there are no new messages. You
can save the toll for the call when you pick up messages from an outside phone.

• The number of rings is preset to 4 rings.

Setting the audible message alert

You have the option of having a beep tell you if you have received any new
incoming messages.

1Press (MENU) repeatedly until you

(VOLUME)

hear “Set audible message alert”.
“- -” blinks on the display.

2Press (SELECT) to set the audible

message alert on or off.

3Press (TIME/SET).

The setting is announced.

4Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the

menu setup mode.

Notes

• When the audible message alert is turned on, you will hear a beep every 10 seconds
if there are any new messages.

• To stop the beep, press any button related to the answering machine function or
(VOLUME)(+)/(

• The audible message alert is preset to off.

Turning on the answering function

Mailbox usage

This phone offers you three voice mailboxes, providing a convenient way to
share the mailbox feature with other members of your household or
business.

When a caller calls

The caller can choose one of the two ways to leave a message:

• If calling from a touch-tone phone, the caller select a mailbox by pressing
(*)(1) (MAILBOX 1), (*)(2) (MAILBOX 2) or (*)(3) (MAILBOX 3)
while the caller hears the greeting. The greeting stops and a beep will
sound, then the caller can start recording a message

• Wait until the greeting finishes, then start recording a message. When
the caller does not select a mailbox, the message is automatically
recorded to MAILBOX 1.

Notes

• If four minutes have passed while recording the incoming message, the line will be
disconnected automatically.

• If the message is shorter than two seconds, it will not be recorded.

To turn off the answering function

Press (ANSWER ON/OFF) on the base unit.
The ANSWER ON/OFF button goes off.

Note

The answering function is preset to on.

Tip

The answering machine will automatically answer a call after 10 rings, even if the
answering function is off and announces “Please enter your security code” to prompt
the caller to turn on the answering function.

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).

Message counter

(ANSWER ON/OFF)

Press (ANSWER ON/OFF) on
the base unit.
The ANSWER ON/OFF
button lights up.

When the memory is full

The total recording time of this answering machine is approximately 15
minutes (including the greeting, messages, and memo).
When the remaining recording time becomes less than 30 seconds, “F”
flashes on the display and the answering machine goes into the memory
full status.
In this status, the answering machine will not answer a call until after 10
rings even if the answering function is on.
To avoid this erase unnecessary messages (see “Erasing messages”). You
can also erase the messages from an outside phone (see “Picking up new
messages”).

Playing back messages

If there are new messages, the display flashes the number of new messages.
You will hear beeps if the audible message alert setting is on (see

audible message alert”

(REPEAT/SLOW)

(ERASE)

).

Press a mailbox button
((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2)
or (MAILBOX 3)) to play
back new messages in the

“Setting the

selected mailbox.

(PLAY/STOP) (SKIP/QUICK)

Additional tasks when playing back messages

To

Stop playback

Repeat the current message
Skip the current message

Go back to the previous
message

Play back slowly

Play back quickly

Notes

• If a call comes in, the play back will stop.

• A time and day stamp is announced after each message.

Tips

• If there are no new messages, all the previously reviewed messages are played back.

• The messages are saved even after a power failure.

Do this

Press a mailbox button ((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2)
or (MAILBOX 3)).

Press (REPEAT/SLOW) during play back.
Press (SKIP/QUICK).

Press (REPEAT/SLOW) within the first two seconds
of the current message playback.

Press and hold (REPEAT/SLOW) during play back.
Release (REPEAT/SLOW) to return to normal.

Press and hold (SKIP/QUICK) during play back.
Release (SKIP/QUICK) to return to normal.

Adjusting the speaker volume

To adjust the speaker
volume, press
(VOLUME)(+) or (

Notes

• When you have reached the minimum or maximum volume level, you will hear
three short beeps.

• You cannot adjust the speaker volume while the phone is ringing.

Tip

There are 8 steps for the volume level (1 to 8). The volume level is preset to 5.

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).

Erasing messages

1Press and hold (ERASE) for more

than two seconds.

2Press a button for the mailbox you

want to erase ((MAILBOX 1),
(MAILBOX 2) or (MAILBOX 3)).

You will hear a long confirmation
beep and all “old” messages in the
selected mailbox are erased.

To erase individual messages

Press (ERASE) while playing back the message that you want to erase.

Note

The display shows the total number of “new” (i.e. unreviewed) messages. Therefore,
the display is reset to “0” when you have played back all new messages, whether they
have been erased or not. Be sure to erase unnecessary messages before the memory
becomes full.

Selecting the Announcement
Only Mode

You can set the answering machine to play the greeting without recording
incoming messages (announcement only mode). You might want to select
this mode when, for example, you expect to be away for a while and you
cannot pick up messages.

1Press (MENU) repeatedly until you

hear “Set announce only”.

2Press (SELECT) to set the

announcement only mode on or
off.

3Press (TIME/SET).

The setting is announced.

4Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the

menu setup mode. The display
shows “A” when the answering
machine is set to the
announcement only mode.

Notes

• To activate announcement only mode, you have to turn on the answering machine.

• The announcement only mode is preset to off.

Screening calls

You can screen calls by leaving the answering machine on while you are at
home. When a call is answered, you can hear the message being recorded
through the base unit. You can decide either to continue recording or to
answer the call.

The message will be recorded, but to hear it you will need to play back the
message (see “Playing back messages”).

To answer the call

Press (TALK) on the handset.

Notes

• Press (VOLUME)(+) or (
set at its minimum level, you will not be able to hear incoming calls.

• The answering machine will stop automatically when the handset or a parallel phone
is picked up. If the answering machine does not stop, press either (PLAY/STOP) on
the base unit, or (*)(0) on the handset or parallel phone.

The recording will remain as a new message.

-

) to

adjust the speaker volume. If the speaker volume is

Recording a memo message

You can leave messages for other users of the unit.

1Press (REC/MEMO).
2Press a mailbox button

((MAILBOX 1), (MAILBOX 2) or
(MAILBOX 3)) to which you want to

leave the message.
“Now recording” is announced

and counting starts.

3Speak into the base unit

microphone (MIC) to record your

MIC

message.
A memo can be up to four minutes

in length.

4Press (PLAY/STOP) to stop

recording.
The message number on the

display increases by one.

Notes

• If the memory becomes full, the answering machine will stop recording.

• “Memory full” is announced if no recording space is available when you press
(REC/MEMO).

• If your message is shorter than two seconds, the recording will be canceled.

• The display flashes “99” if you record a memo for more than 99 seconds.

• If a call comes in during recording, the recording will be stopped.

Operating from an outside
phone

Setting the remote ID code (security code)

To operate the answering machine from a touch-tone phone while you are
away from home, you need to set the remote ID code (security code).

(VOLUME)

1Press (MENU) repeatedly until you

hear “Set security code”.

2Press (SELECT) to change the

remote ID code (security code)
setting.

3Press (TIME/SET) to confirm your

choice.
The new remote ID code (security

code) is announced.

4Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the

menu setup mode.

Note

Press and hold (SELECT) to increase the remote ID code (security code) by 10.

Picking up new messages

1 Call your telephone number from a touch-tone phone.
2 When you hear the greeting, press (#) and enter your remote

ID code (security code).
You will hear a confirmation beep.
The number of new messages will be announced.

3 Press the keys in the “Table of control codes” below for the

desired operation command.

4 When you are finished, disconnect the line.

Notes

• Do not let two seconds elapse between each digit of the remote ID code (security
code) and the control code.

• If you did not turn on the answering machine, your phone answers automatically
after 10 rings.

• If the message recording memory runs out, the answering machine turns off
automatically. “Memory full. Please enter your security code” is announced.

• If you enter wrong remote ID code (security code) three times, the line will
disconnect.

• If no keys are pressed within 20 seconds, the line will disconnect.

Tips

• Press (*)(0) on the touch-tone keypad or (PLAY/STOP) on the base unit to
disconnect the line.

• Cut off the Remote Control Card and carry it with you to see how to operate from
an outside phone.

Table of control codes

To

Play back messages in MAILBOX 1
Play back messages in MAILBOX 2
Play back messages in MAILBOX 3

Repeat/skip backward

Get help

Stop operation
Skip forward
Record greeting

Check greeting
Record a memo

Erase individual messages
Turn answering machine on/off

Key

(#)(1)
(#)(2)

(#)(3)
(#)(4)

(*)(5)

(#)(5)

(#)(6)

(*)(7)
(#)(7)
(*)(8)

(#)(9)

(#)(0)

Notes

Plays back from the first new message.
Plays back from the first new message.

Plays back from the first new message.
Press during play back to repeat a

message. To skip backward, press
within two seconds after the current
message starts.

Press to access simple voice menu.
Press again to access advanced voice
menu.

Stops every function
Press during play back to skip forward.

“Now recording” is announced.
Review your greeting

Select the mailbox by entering “1”, “2”
or “3”.

Press during play back
Turns the system on/off. “Answer

machine on” or “Answer machine off”
is announced.

Mounting the base unit on the
wall

Hang-up tab

1

1Raise the hang-up tab.
2Plug the telephone line cord to the LINE

jack and the AC power adaptor to the
DC IN 9V jack, and hook the cords.

3Attach the wall bracket to the center of

the base unit.

2

Telephone
line cord

AC power
adaptor
cord

3

Wall
bracket

Tip

To remove the wall bracket, press the lower tabs.

Align the f marks of the wall bracket
with those of the base unit.

4Plug the telephone line cord to the

telephone outlet, and hook the base unit
to the wall plate.

5Plug the AC power adaptor to an AC

outlet. Then raise the antenna so that it
points towards the ceiling.

4,5

Wall
plate

Telephone
line cord

AC power adaptor

AC outlet

Maintenance

• Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a
mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as they may damage the
finish of the cabinet.

• If the charge terminals of the base unit and handset are soiled, wipe them
with a soft cloth.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your phone, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on power sources

On battery pack

• Store the battery pack at a temperature between 41°F (5°C) and 95°F
(35°C) for best performance.

• If you do not use the handset for a long period of time, remove the
battery pack after charging for more than 10 hours. This maintains
battery life.

On power failure

• During a power interruption, you cannot make or receive calls, and you
cannot use the answering machine.

For the customers in the USA

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help
preserve our environment by returning your unwanted
batteries to your nearest point for collection, recycling or
proper disposal.

Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium

batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited.

RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) advises you about spent battery
collection by the following phone number.

Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837 (United States and Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your
nearest authorized Sony dealer.

Problem

You hear four short error
beeps when you press
(TALK/FLASH).

You hear no dial tone.

The phone does not connect
at all, even though the
number you dial is correct.

The phone does not redial
correctly.

The handset does not
ring.

The base unit does not
ring.

You hear interference
during conversation.

You hear a beep every
three seconds during the
conversation.

You cannot store a speed
dialing number.

You cannot make a speed
dialing call.

Speed dialing is incorrect.
The handset does not ring

when calling from the
base unit.

Message is not recorded.

No sound from the
speaker of the base unit.

The caller’s message is
interrupted.

The clock is incorrect.
The phone does not

accept your remote ID
code (security code).

The line is disconnected
when you call your phone
from a touch-tone phone.

The CHARGE lamp does
not light up when you
place the handset to
charge.

The battery duration is
short.

Solution

• Make sure you have set up the base unit correctly.

• Move the handset closer to the base unit.

• Replace the handset to the base unit for a while to
reset the random security code.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely
connected to the telephone outlet.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged.

• Make sure the dialing mode is set correctly.

• Make sure the last dialed number is really the one
you want to dial.

• Make sure the ringer is turned on.

• The battery may be weak. Charge the battery for
more than 10 hours.

• Make sure you have set up the base unit correctly.

• Move the handset closer to the base unit.

• Replace the handset to the base unit for a while to
reset the random security code.

• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely
connected to the telephone outlet.

• Make sure the ringer is turned on.

• Move the handset closer to the base unit.

• Place the base unit away from noise sources.

• Press (CHANNEL) for a channel that gives better
reception.

• The battery is weak. Charge the battery for more
than 10 hours.

• Make sure you follow the procedure in storing the
number correctly.

• Replace the handset to the base unit for a while.

• You pressed the number button to which no
phone number has been stored.

• Store a correct number.

• The handset may be engaged in conversation.

• The battery may have little or no power. Charge
the battery for more than 10 hours.

• Replace the handset to the base unit for a while.

• Raise the antenna of the base unit vertically.

• Place the base unit away from noise sources.

•

The remaining recording time is less than 30 seconds
or 99 messages were recorded. The answering
machine becomes “Memory full” status and does not
record messages. Erase messages.

• The message is less than two seconds. The
answering machine does not record messages less
than two seconds in length.

• Adjust the speaker volume.

• The caller’s message is too long.

• The caller’s voice is too low. The unit disconnects
the line when it detects seven seconds of silence.

• There was a power interruption. Reset the time.

• Make sure you call from a touch-tone phone.

• Make sure the remote ID code (security code) is
correct.

• Make sure you entered the remote ID code
(security code) within two seconds after you‘ve
entered (#).

• You entered wrong remote ID codes (security
codes) three times.

• Wipe the charge terminals of the base unit and the
handset with a soft cloth for better contact of the
charge terminals.

• Make sure the handset is placed on the base unit
properly.

• The battery pack was charged less than 10 hours
(due to power failure, etc.).

• The usage life of the battery has expired and
needs replacement.

Message counter

The message counter on the base unit shows the following information.

When the counter shows

Flashing number
CL

A
F

It means

Number of messages not yet played back.
Flashes when the day and time is cleared or delayed

due to a power interruption, or when you connect the
base unit to the AC outlet for the first time. Reset the
time correctly.

The announcement only mode is selected.
The recording area is full. Erase unnecessary messages.

Specification

General

Frequency band 902 - 928 MHz
Operating channel 30 channels
Dial signal Tone, 10 PPS (pulse) selectable
Supplied accessories AC power adaptor AC-T130

Handset

Power source Rechargeable battery pack BP-T18
Battery life Standby: Approx. 6 days

Dimensions Approx. 56 x 43 x 178 mm (w/h/d), antenna excluded

Mass Approx. 220 g (approx. 7.7 oz), battery included

Base unit

Power source DC 9V from AC power adaptor AC-T130
Battery charging time Approx. 10 hours
Dimensions Approx. 172 x 65 x 205 mm (w/h/d), antenna excluded

Mass Approx. 500 g (approx. 1 lb 2 oz), wall bracket excluded

Answering machine

Maximum recording time About 15 minutes, using incorporated IC
Greeting message Up to 90 seconds per each
Incoming and Memo message Up to 4 minutes per message

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Telephone line cord (1)
Rechargeable battery pack BP-T18
Directories (1 sheet)

Wall bracket (1)

Talk: Approx. 7 hours
(approx. 2 1⁄4 x 1 3⁄4 x 7 1⁄8 inches)

Antenna: Approx. 32 mm (approx. 1 1⁄4 inches)

(approx. 6 7⁄8 x 2 5⁄8 x 8 1⁄8 inches)
Antenna: Approx. 153 mm (approx. 6 1⁄8 inches)