Thomson 2-7980A Users Manual

2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to select 1 (English), 2 (French), or 3 (Spanish). The default setting is “1ENG”.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Local Area Code

If you enter your local 3-digit area code in the area code menu, your local area code does not display on the Caller ID (CID) list. Instead, you only see the local 7-digit number. Calls received from outside your local area code will display the full 10-digit number.

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until AREA CODE

- - - shows in the display. The default setting is “- - -”.

2. Use the handset number pad to enter your 3-digit area code.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, press the CHAN/DELETE button to erase the incorrect area code and repeat step 2.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Ringer Tone

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until RINGER TONE shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad (1-3) to enter your selection from Ringer Tone 1, 2, or 3. The default setting is “RINGER TONE 1”.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Tone/Pulse

1. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until 1 TONE 2 PULSE shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button or the handset number pad to enter your selection. The default setting is “1 TONE”.

3. Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button to conﬁrm and to advance to the next menu feature.

Factory Default

This feature allows you to restore the unit’s original features.

Press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button until DEFAULT shows in the display.

2. Use the CID/VOL (left or right arrow) button to scroll to YES. The default setting is “NO”.

3. Press FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Alarm Operation

The 27980 is equipped with two alarms. The alarms can be set independently to either radio or buzzer.

Setting the Alarm Time

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds.

2. Press the set button.

3. Use the radio tuning + or - buttons to set the wake time. Press and hold for 1 second to quickly increase or decrease the time setting in

30 minute increments.

4. Press the set button to conﬁrm and return to idle mode.

Set alarm tone

1. Press and hold the alarm 1 or alarm 2 button for two seconds to review the setting.

2. Press and release the desired alarm button to choose radio, buzzer, or off.

3. A music note icon on the display indicates that the alarm is set to radio, a bell icon indicates that the alarm is set to buzzer. Press set to

conﬁrm and ALARM 1 (or 2) LENGTH shows in the display.

Set Alarm Length

1. Press the radio tuning + or - buttons to set the length time.

2. Press set to conﬁrm. The display shows ALARM 1 (or 2), or if in

Radio Alarm mode the most recent tuned channel.

Set Radio Alarm Preset channel.

1. Press the radio tuning + or - buttons to scroll through the preset (1-

5) channels to select a channel for the alarm. The frequency shows on the display. If no radio preset button is pressed, the channel for the alarm will be the most recent tuned channel.

2. Press the set button to conﬁrm. ALARM 1 (or 2) VOL = XX shows on the display, XX is the most recent selected volume level.

Set Alarm Volume

1. Press volume up or down button to select desired volume level.

2. Press the set button to conﬁrm and unit will return to idle model.

Turning Off the Alarms

To turn off an alarm, press the ALARM OFF, alarm 1, or alarm 2 buttons. The alarm setting is retained and comes on the next day.

Snooze Timer

After the wake mode is activated, you can silence it by pressing the snooze button. You may use the snooze feature repeatedly.

Setting the Snooze Timer

1. Press and release the set button.

2. Press and release the snooze button. SNOOZE TIME shows in the display.

3. Press and release the radio tuning + or - buttons to set the snooze time in 1 minute increments or press and hold to scroll quickly. (The default is 9 minutes.)

4. Press the set button to conﬁrm.

Using the Sleep Timer

Use the sleep timer to play the radio for a desired amount of time (increments of 15 minutes up to two hours), and then have it shut off automatically. The default sleep time is 59 minutes.

1. Press the sleep button repeatedly to select the desired sleep timer setting. Each press of the button will decrease the setting by 15 minutes.

2. The radio turns on automatically and the timer starts after you’ve selected the desired setting.

NOTE: To review the current sleep timer setting, press and release the sleep button.

3. To cancel the sleep timer and turn the radio off, press snooze or

audio on/off.

Radio Operation

1. Press and release the audio on/off button to turn the radio on.

2. Press the am/fm button to the select the desired broadcast band.

3. Press the tuning button to select a radio station / frequency.

4. Press the volume control to adjust the listening level.

5. To turn the radio off, press and release audio on/off.

NOTE: You can also turn on the radio after lifting up the handset by pressing the audio on/off button.

Programming Preset Channels

1. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

Press and hold a preset channel button (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) until you hear a beep. The station’s frequency shows in the display and is stored on that channel. The default channel is FM 100.9MHZ / AM 520

If desired, repeat step 1and 2 until all preset channels are programmed.

Built-in AFC

The built-in Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM mode. It helps keep the radio locked onto the FM stations/frequencies.

FM stereo is a built in function.

AM Antenna

If you want to listen to an AM frequency radio channel, you may need to connect the AM loop antenna to the jack on the back of the unit.

FM Antenna

The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord picks up moderate to strong signals and eliminates the need for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is stretched to its longest length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. Changing position of the power cord may improve reception.

Headphone Output

If the headphone jack is inserted into the headphone output jack on the base unit, the speaker output will be automatically switched to the headphone terminal.

Auxiliary Audio-In Jack

When the audio on/off button is turned on and an auxiliary audio-in jack is inserted from an external audio source, the unit automatically switches from broadcast to the external source and AUXILIARY AUDIO shows on the display.

When the auxiliary audio-in jack is removed from the unit, the unit will automatically switch off and return to stand-by mode.

Telephone Operation

Making a Call

1. Press the TALK button and dial the desired number.

-OR-

To perform preview dial, dial the number ﬁrst then press the TALK

button.

2. To hang up, press the TALK button or place the handset in the base cradle.

IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

Redial

Press the REDIAL button to quickly dial the last number you called (up to 32 digits).

If you get a busy signal, and want to keep dialing the number, press

REDIAL to dial the number again.

Receiving a Call

1. To answer a call press the TALK button on the handset before you begin speaking.

2. To hang up, press the TALK button or place the handset in the base cradle.

Flash

If you subscribe to the combined Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local telephone company you will receive Caller ID information (if available) on Call Waiting calls. During a phone call, you will hear a beep to indicate another call is waiting on the line and Caller ID information for the waiting call shows on the handset display. To connect the waiting call, press the FLASH/CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button on the handset and your original call is put on hold. You may switch back and forth between the two calls by pressing the FLASH/ CALL WAIT/PROGRAM button.

TIP: Do not use the TALK button to activate custom calling services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.

Volume

When the phone is ON, press the CID/VOL (3 or 4) on the handset to adjust the volume of the handset’s earpiece. There are four settings. Press the right arrow to increase the volume and left arrow to decrease the volume. You will see the volume setting on the handset display. VOL 4 is the maximum and VOL 1 is the minimum.

Channel Button

While talking on the phone, you might need to manually change the channel in order to reduce static caused by applicances, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, microwave ovens, or other cordless phones. Press and release the CHAN/DELETE button to move to the next clear channel.

Temporary Tone

This feature is useful only if you have pulse (rotary) service. Temporary Tone Dialing enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touchtone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc. For example, when you call your bank you may need to enter your bank account number. Temporarily switching to touchtone mode allows you to send your number.

1. Dial the telephone number and wait for the line to connect.

2. When your call is answered, press the TONE* button on the handset to temporarily change from pulse dialing to tone dialing.

3. Follow the automated instructions to get the information you need.

4. Hang up the handset and the phone automatically returns to pulse (rotary) dialing mode.

Exit

Press the TONE* button to cancel any command you initiated.

Ringer Switch

The RINGER switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.

Paging the Handset

This feature helps to locate a misplaced handset.

Press the page button on the base. The handset will beep for about two minutes or until you press TALK on the handset or press the page button on the base.

NOTE: You can still page the handset if the ringer is turned off. If the battery is dead, the Paging feature will not work.

Caller ID (CID)

Caller ID (CID) is a service available from your local telephone company. For Caller ID to work on this system, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. To receive Caller ID information for a Call Waiting call, you must subscribe to the combined Caller ID Call Waiting service. The unit can store up to 40 calls for later review.

When your telephone rings, and you are subscribed to Caller ID Call Waiting service, you will receive information (if available) transmitted by your local telephone company. You will also receive Caller ID information from Call Waiting calls. If you receive an incoming call and you are already on the phone, a beep indicates the presence of a Call Waiting Call on the line, and Caller ID information for the Call Waiting call shows on the display. This information may include the phone number, date and time; or the name, phone number, and date and time.

Summary Screen

The summary screen (display) shows the current time, current date and number of new calls to be reviewed. It is displayed until any button is pressed. Within 60 seconds of receiving a new call, the summary screen is displayed and the NEW CALL indicator comes on.

NOTE: Check with your local phone company regarding name service availability.

Receiving and Storing Calls

When you receive a call, the information is transmitted by the phone company to your Caller ID telephone between the ﬁrst and second ring.

VERY IMPORTANT: The Caller ID feature of this product requires a subscription to Caller ID service from your telephone company.

When the phone’s memory is full, a new call automatically replaces the oldest call in memory. NEW appears in the display for calls received that have not been reviewed.

NOTE: service availability.

Reviewing Caller ID Records

As calls are received and stored, the display is updated to let you know how many calls have been received.

• Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

• Press the CID/VOL (3) button to scroll through the call records from the most recent to the oldest.

• Press the CID/VOL (4) button to scroll through the call records from the oldest to the newest.

Deleting the Current Record

1. When the Caller ID record shows in the display, press and release the CHAN/delete button. The display shows DELETE CALL ID?

2. Press CHAN/delete button again to conﬁrm. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone, the display shows DELETED, then the next Caller ID record appears in the display.

Deleting All Records

Press the CID/VOL displayed

2. Press and hold CHAN/delete until unit beeps. The display shows

DELETE ALL?

3. Press CHAN/delete again to erase all records. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone, and the display shows NO CALLS.

Storing Caller ID Records in Memory

NOTE: Caller ID record should be in correct format for dialing as record cannot be changed once it is stored in memory location.

1. Press the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button until the desired Caller ID record is displayed.

2. Press the MEMORY button.

3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone. Example, press the number 1 key to store the record in memory location 1.

Time Date Number of calls

Caller ID nameCaller ID phone number

Check with your local phone company regarding name

(3 or 4)

button until a Caller ID record is

To Replace an Old Memory with a New Caller ID Record

1. Repeat steps 1 through 3 in Storing Caller ID Records to Memory. After entering the memory location, REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

2. Press the MEMORY button again, and the new Caller ID record replaces the old memory in that location. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

Dialing a Caller ID Number

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button to display the desired Caller ID record.

3. Press the TALK/call back button to dial the number.

Changing the Number Format

The FORMAT button lets you change the format of the displayed number.

The available formats are as follows.

7-digit 7-digit telephone number.

10-digit 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number.

11-digit long distance code “1” + 3-digit area code + 7-digit

1. Use the CID/VOL (3 or 4) button to scroll to the number you want

2. If the number does not dial as shown, press the FORMAT button.

3. Press the TALK/call back button.

telephone number.

to call back.

Repeat if necessary, until the correct number of digits shows in the display.

Memory

Store up to ten 24-digit numbers in memory for quick dialing. This memory feature is in addition to the 40 Caller ID records that can be stored in memory.

Storing a Name and Number in Me mory

1. Make sure the phone is OFF (not in TALK mode).

2. Press the MEMORY button.

3. Press a number (0-9) to store the dialed number in that memory location. If the memory location is occupied, the memory location and stored name and number appear on the screen.

NOTE:

If the memory location is empty, EMPTY appears in the

display.

4. Press the MEMORY button again. The display shows ENTER NAME.

NOTE: If you don’t want to enter the name, skip step 5.

5. Use the handset number keypad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). More than one letter is stored in each of the number keys. For example, to enter Bill Smith, press the 2 key twice for the letter B. Press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I. Press the 5 key 3 times for the letter L, and wait for 1 second. Press the 5 key 3 times for the second letter L, and press the 1 key to insert a space between the ﬁrst and last name. Press the 7 key 4 times for the letter S; press the 6 key once for the letter M; press the 4 key 3 times for the letter I; press the 8 key for the letter T; press the 4 key twice for the letter H.

6. Press the MEMORY button again to save the name. The display shows ENTER TEL NUMBR.

7. Use the handset number keypad to enter the telephone number (up to 24 digits, including pauses) and press the MEMORY button again to save the number. The unit beeps to conﬁrm.

8. To enter another name and number in a different memory location, return to step 1 and repeat the process.

Storing a Redial Number

1. Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2. Press the REDIAL button.

3. Press the MEMORY button to store the number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

To Replace an Old Memory with a New Redial Number

Repeat steps 1 through 6 in Storing a Name and Number in Memory.

2. Press the REDIAL button.

Press the MEMORY button, and REPLACE MEMO? shows in the display.

4. Press the MEMORY button to replace the old memory with the new redial number. You will hear a conﬁrmation tone.

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