TCL Communication TL603LD Operational Manual

USER GUIDE

MODEL : TL603-LD

900MHz 40 Channel Cordless Telephone

Before operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE OPERATING THE PHONE

1. Features

2. Checking the package contents

IDENTIFYING THE PARTS

3. Base unit

4. Cordless handset

INSTALLATION

5. Connecting the base phone

6. Installing the battery into the handset

7. Charging the battery pack

OPERATING THE PHONE

8. Change the system security code

9. Adjusting the ringer

10. Adjusting the receiver volume

11. Making a call

12. Answer a call

13. Redial the last number

14. Channel selection

15. FLASH function

16. Store number in memory

17. Making memory dialing calls

18. Page the handset

19. Battery low in handset

20. Replacing the Battery

21. Choosing Tone or Pulse Dialing

22. Setting the standby time of Handset battery

TROUBLE SHOOTING

23. Error tone

24. Interference

25. Malfunction

IMPOTANT NOTES

26. The factory presetting

27. Specification

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COMPLIES WITH PART 68 FCC RULES HAC MODEL NO.: TL603-LD
FCC REGISTRATION NO.: FCC ID :
R INGEER EQUIVANENCE : TCL Communication Int’l Ltd
USOC JACK : RJ11C, RJ11W MADE IN CHINA
DATE :
CAUTION : ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF THIS DEVICE

WHICH

ARE NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE

COULD

VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE ENSURED WHEN USING THIS PHONE.

THIS

DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS : (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFENCE,

AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERRENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

BEFORE OPERATING THE PHONE

1. Features

1) U.S.A. 40-channel auto select.

2) Random 20-bit digital security code.

3) Manual change channel with channel availability test.

4) Out-of-range indication and release of an engaged line.

5) Volume High / Low selection on handset.

6) Ten 16-digit speed dial memory

7) Last number redial (up to 32 digits).

8) Flash (100 / 300 / 600 mS selectable).

9) One way paging. (base page handset).

10) Auto receive when handset is lifted off the cradle during ringing.

11) Auto standby for power saving when the handset is at idle mode.

12) Lighted dial keypad(optional)

13) Tone / Pulse dialing

14) 40:60 / 33:66 make / break ratio selectable.

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15) Pause function.

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16) Key tone, error tone and confirmation tone.

17) Low battery indication with warning tone on handset.

18) 4 ringer cadence selectable by handset program key.

2. Checking the package contents

Make sure the follo wing items are included in t he package. If anythi ng is missing, contac t your
local dealer.

HANDSE T

POWER A DAPTOR

DC 9V 200 m

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+

IDENTIFYING THE PARTS

3. Base unit

TEL. LINE

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BASE

RECHARGEABLE BATTER

900

MHz

Cordless Telephone

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IN USE / CHARGE

POWER

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1) ANTENA

2) IN USE / CHARGE INDICATOR

Lighting when the unit is in use AND the Handset is placed in the cradle.

3) POWER INDICATOR

Lighting when the power input is connected .

4) PAGE BUTTON

Press this button to send a page signal to the handset.

5) CHARGING CONTRACT POINT

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6) POWER INPUT (DC 9V/300mA) JACK

7) TELEPHONE LINE – IN JACK

IDENTIFYING THE PARTS

4. Cordless Handset

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1) IN USE INDICATOR

2) VOLUME LOW BUTTON

3) TALK BUTTON

Let you make or receive a call

4) REDIAL / PAUSE BUTTON

Redial the last number called.
Pause function when between the dialing digit .

5) CHANNEL BUTTON

Allow you to change channel when interference occurs.

6) MICROPHONE

7) ANTENNA

8) RECEIVER

9) VOLUME HIGH BUTTON

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10) PROGRAM BUTTON

Allow you to set the phone setting (Ringer type, Tone / Pulse, M/B, Flash).

11) FLASH BUTTON

12) MEMORY BUTTON

Allow you to store telephone number, or recall telephone number up to 16 digits.

13) LING BUTTONS (0-9, */T, #)

INSTALLATION

5. Connecting The Base Phone

5.1 Connect the AC power ad apt er int o a n A C wall outlet, and the cord p lu g e nd into the DC 9 V jack
in the back the base phone.

5.2 Plug one end of the telephone line cord (supplie d) into the TELEPHONE LINE-IN jack and t he
other end into a telephone outlet.

5.3 Turn the antenna to vertical direction.

1. Never install telephone jacks during a lighting storm.

2. Nev er install telephon e jacks in wet location unless the t elephone line has been disc onnected
at the network interface.

WARNING

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3. Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

6. Installing the battery into the Handset

6.1 Remove the battery compartment lid.

6.2 Plug the battery pack cord into the connector inside the battery compartment.

6.3 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment.

6.4 Replace the lid by sliding up over the pack until firmly in place.

7. Charging the Battery pack

7.1 Place the handset in the charging cradle, until the CHARGE indicator lights.

7.2 Charge the handset for a full10-12 hours.

7.3 Remove the handset from the charging cradle.

7.4 Press the TALK button and make sur e the IN USE i ndicator does n ot f lash lig ht (T he BATTE RY
LOW indicator flash lights when the handset needs recharging).
From then on, rechar ge the b atter y pack by placing the ha ndset in the c hargi ng crad le whe n th e

IN USE indicator flash lights.

OPERATING THE PHONE

8. Change the system security code

The security code pr events your teleph one from being opera ted by another cor dless telephone.
The
code is changed every time the handset is placed in the charging cradle.

8.1 Place the handset in the charging cradle until the CHARGE indication lights.

8.2 The handset will automatically select a random code from a total of one 1,048,576 combinations.

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8.3 If the code and c hannel are changed succ essfully, there will be a confirmation beep tone fr om
the handset.

8.4 Repeat the procedure until there is a confirmation beep tone from the handset.

9. Adjusting The Ringer Melody

There are 4 kinds of ringer tone can be selected to suit different environment conditions.

9.1 In standby mode, press PROG button, you will see the IN USE indicator flash light.

9.2 Press “1” key to select the ringer type 1.

9.3 Press “2” key to select the ringer type 2.

9.4 Press “3” key to select the ringer type 3.

9.5 Press “4” key to select the ringer type 4.

9.6 To finish the setting, press the PROG button again.

10. Adjusting the Receiver volume

In talk mode, the original volume setting is LOW.

10.1 Press the “VOL>” to set the volume HIGH.

10.2 Press the “VOL<” to set the volume LOW.

11. Making a call

11.1 Press the TALK button to be c onnected to the ph one line. The handset IN USE indicator (as

well as
the base IN USE indic at o r) will li ght.

11.2 Dial the phone number when you hear the dialing tone.

11.3 Press the TALK button again or place the handset in the charging cradle o disconnect the

phone line.

12. Answer a call

12.1 If the handset is out of the cradle, press any button to be connected to the phone line.

12.2 If the handset is in the cradle, lift the handset. Do not press the TALK button, you will be

connected to
the phone line automatically.

12.3 Press the TALK button or place the handset in the charging cradle to d isconnect the phone

line.

13. Redial the last number dialed

You can dial the last number you dialed.

13.1 In standby mode, press the TALK button to be connected to the phone line. Press the REDIAL

button

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to redial the last number you dialed.

13.2 In talk mode, pres s REDIAL button, it will be reconnected to the phone line, then it will redial

the last
number you dialed automatically.

OPERATING THE PHONE

14. Channel Selection

This feature allows you to select the channel that gives you the clearest reception.

14.1 During conversation on the phone, if the interf erence occurs, pressing the CHANNEL button

will
change to a new channel. Each pressing the CHANNEL button will change to new channel.

14.2 If interference continues, move the handset close to the base phone.

NOTES :
If the c hannel selection function f ails because of excessive interf erence, the handset m ay end
the call.
To help normalize reception, place the handset in the cradle for a few seconds.

15. FLASH Function

Similar to depressing the hook switch, the FLASH button is used for activating custom calling
from your
local phone company, such as call waiting and call transferring (subscription the phone company
required and generally incur and extra monthly fee).

15.1 For call waiting, press the FLASH button once during a ca ll to t emporar ily switch f rom existing

call to a
new incoming call. Press the FLASH button again to return to the original call.

15.2 Flash timing setting

Press the PROG button, you will see the IN USE indicator f lash light, press the num ber key in
the key
board to select the timing (100 / 300 / 600). Press the PROG button again to finish the setting.

15.3 For 100 mS setting, press PROG, press “9” key, press PROG button to finish.

15.4 For 300 mS setting, press PROG, press “*” key, press PROG button to finish.

15.5 For 600 mS setting, press PROG, press “0” key, press PROG button to finish.

NOTES :
Refer to the phone company’s instructions for more details on how to use this button for specific

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features.

16. Store number in memory

You c an store up to 10 telephone numbers in memory, thes e can be speed dialed by pressing
two
buttons.

16.1 In standby mode, press MEMORY button, IN USE indicator will flash.

16.2 Dial the telephone number (0-9, */T , # PAUSE) that you want to s tore on the k eypad (u p to 16

digits).

16.3 Press the MEMORY button again.

16.4 Press the memory location number (0 through 9) where the number is to be stored.

16.5 A confirmation beep will be heard to confirm the number has been successfully stored.

16.6 To store numbers in order locations, repeat the above steps.

NOTES :
Each tone or pause entered uses one of the available digits . If you do not pres s a key for more
than 20
seconds while programming, an error tone will be heard. You must repeat the procedure.

OPERATING THE PHONE

17. Making memory dialing calls

Once the numbers have been stored in the memory, you can make a call with two buttons.

17.1 Press the TALK button to be connected to the phone line.

17.2 Press the MEMORY button ( 0 through 9).

17.3 Press the desired memory location num ber, the phone number stored in the button will be

dialed.

18. Page the handset

You can send a page signal from the base to the handset in order to locate it.

18.1 Press the PAGE button on the base.

18.2 Beep tone will s ound from the ha ndset, IN USE indicator will flash. These s ignals will last for

10
seconds,

18.3 Pressing the TALK button on the handset will be connected to the phone line.

19. Battery low in handset

In talk mode, if the battery becomes low, the LED will flash and the beep tone will sound from the
handset.

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20. Replacing the battery

If the handset battery pack will not las t for m ore than two hours e ven af ter an o vernight charge , it
must
be replaced.
Replace the battery pack with the same type and size batt ery pack only, and the polarit y must
match
with the handset.

20.1 Slide the battery compartment cover down and take it off the handset.

20.2 Gently pull the battery wires until the wire connector comes out of the socket.

20.3 Remove the battery pack, inset and connect a new one.

20.4 Replace the battery compartment cover.

21. Choosing Tone or Pulse Dailing

DIAL MODE

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Set the DIAL MODE switch to :

TONE if your dialing system is tone.
PULSE if your dialing system is pulse.

21.1 Slide the battery compartment cover down and take it off the handset.

21.2 Remove the batter y pack, you can see the TONE / PULSE switch inside, set it to TONE or

PULSE.

21.3 Remove the battery pack back and replace the battery compartment cover.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

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OPERATING THE PHONE

22. Setting the standby time of Handset battery

You ca program the Handset to select the battery standby time as you want.
There are 4 kinds of setting for you to pr ogr am, if you want to set a l ong standby, please selec t 4
kind ,
but it will miss the first or second ring, If you want to select the firs t kind, the ring will be nor mal,
but the
standby time will be short, the factor y presetting is 3
ring.

22.1 Press PROG button on Handset, press # button 1/2/3/4 tim es, you hear beep sound 4/1/2/3/

times, 1
sound for the first kind …. 4 sound for 4

th

kind, press PROG button to finish the setting.

rd

kind, sometim es it will be m issing the first

TROUBLE SHOOTING

23. Error tone

If you hear an error tone when you press the TALK button, you may be out of operating range.

1. Be sure the antenna is on vertical direction.

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2. If necessary, move closer to the base.

3. If there is still a problem , check to be sure the bas e is plugged in and then p lace the hands et
in the
base cradle for a few seconds.

24. Interference

This phone operat es on the principl e of a two-wa y radio. Like a radio, it can be aff ected in som e
cases by
the local environment (for example, aluminum siding, electrical appliances, etc.) Although
occasional
interference is normal, every effort has been made to make your cordless phone radio
communication
crisp and clear.

If you experience unusual levels of noise :

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1. Try selecting another channel.

2. Make sure the antenna of base is on vertical direction.

3. Try relocating the base unit. You may want to try several locations to attain the best

performance.

25. Malfunction

If you experience any malfunction in operation :

1. Place the handset in the cradle until there is confirmation beep.

2. Remove the handset battery pack and then replace it.

IMPORTANT NOTES

26. The factory presetting

Flash : 600mS
Make / Break : 40 / 60
Volume : Low
Ringer melody type : First
Standby time mode : 3

rd

kind of standby time setting

27. Specification

Description Base Handset
Modulation FM FM
Frequency generation PLL PLL
Tx frequency (MHz) 902.80 ~ 904.75 925.30 ~ 927.25
Rx frequency (MHz) 925.30 ~ 927.25 902.80 ~ 904.75
Operation voltage

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 bee n tested and found to compl y with the lim its 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 residential installation. This equipm ent 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, these is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

220 V AC- 9 V DC / 300mA 3.6 V DC/280 mAh

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be

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determined by turning the equ ipment off and on, the enc o ur ag ed t o tr y to c orr ect the inter f er ence b y
one more of the following measures.
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment in to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
needed.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

REF NO : 603LDMNU

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