THOMSON Multy TH-500DBK, Multy TH-500DBE, Multy TH-500DRD, Multy TH-500DGN, Multy TH-500DOE User Manual

Digital Cordless Telephone

User Manual

TH-500DBK/TH-500DBE/TH-500DRD

TH-500DGN/TH-500DOE

Please read and retain these instructions

1

Summary

Getting started

Important 2
Installing the telephone base 3
Operating range of the handset 3
Signal strength 3
Installing and charging the batteries 3
Low battery warning 3
Battery performance 3
Package contents 4

Presentation of your telephone

Handset 5
LCD screen of the handset 6

Menu Operation

Switching on/off the handset 8
Menu setting 8
Phone book 9
Call log 10
Base settings 10
Handset settings 12
Registration 15

Operation

Handset and hands-free mode 16
Hands-free and handset volume control 16
Mute the speakerphone 16
Caller ID – type I & II 17
Auto timer 17
Flash 17
Pause 17
Pre-dialing 17
Redial function 17
Name matching 17
Review /delete /call back incoming numbers 17
Review /delete /call back outgoing numbers 18
Edit & copy incoming messages to phonebook 18
View & dial out phone numbers from phonebook 18
Memory full 18
Intercom 19
Call transfer 19
Party conference call 19
To lock/unlock the keypad 19

Troubleshooting 20
Declaration of conformity 21

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Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read carefully and keep these instructions with the product

Important

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, always observe the following basic precautions when
using your telephone:

• This appliance is intended for indoor use only.

• Observe all markings on the product.

• Do not expose your telephone to moisture and avoid contact with liquids.

• To prevent electric shock, do not disassemble the handset or the telephone base.

• Avoid interposing any metal objects (clip, key, etc.) between the battery contacts and charging contacts.

• Your telephone may have a slight chance of being damaged by lightning. Unplug the telephone base

from the mains and disconnect the telephone line during a thunderstorm.

• Do not use the telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.

• Do not use the handset near any intensive care medical equipment. People with pacemakers should

consult their doctor or cardiologist before using this telephone.

• Clean your telephone with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents,
especially aggressive ones.

• Exchanges between the telephone base and handset being carried out by radio signals, wearers of
hearing aids may be bothered by a small buzz.

• Your telephone may interfere with other electrical appliances such as answering machine, television,
radio, clock radio or computer when it is sufficiently close to such equipment. To avoid this, place the
telephone base at least one meter away from other electrical appliances.

• We do not guarantee privacy of communications through your telephone.

• The receiver of the handset may attract small metal objects (staples, pins, etc). Be careful when placing

the handset near these items.

• Your telephone does not work in case of power failure and by consequence cannot be used for
emergency calls. To avoid such inconvenience, always keep a traditional corded telephone in your
home.

• To prevent electric shock, do not use your telephone during a thunderstorm. Refer to the information
printed on your telephone directory.

• You can connect this product to a PSTN telephone line or an analog PBX extension port. Warning:
Connecting this telephone to a digital PBX extension port may cause damage.

• Install your telephone close to an easily accessible electrical outlet.

• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

• To eliminate any voltage within the telephone, unplug the power cord from the mains.

• If the telephone will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the adapter to save power.

• If the power cord of the adapter is damaged, do not try to replace or repair it. Discard the adapter.

• Observe the polarity indicated while installing the batteries.

• It is dangerous to use other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries: they can cause interference

and/or damage to the product. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by such
non-compliance.

• Do not use a charger other than the one supplied with the telephone; otherwise the batteries can be
damaged.

• Do not immerse a battery in water and do not throw it in a fire.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION

Only use the telephone base with the supplied power adapter GCE060050C.
Failure to observe the correct polarity or voltage of the adapter may cause damage to the
telephone base.

Adapter for the telephone base: GCE060050C
Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 150mA
Output: DC 6V 500mA

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Installing the telephone base

The telephone base should be placed at least 1 meter away from other electrical appliances in order
to avoid interference. The handset exchanges radio signals with the telephone base. The strength of
these signals depends on the position of the base. You can obtain a stronger signal by placing the
base higher.

Operating range of the handset

The operating range of your telephone is 300 meters outdoors without obstructions between the
telephone base and handset. Obstructions reduce the operating range. When the telephone base is
located indoors, while the handset is indoors or outdoors, the operating range is reduced to 50 meters.
Thick concrete walls reduce the operating range significantly.

Signal strength

When the handset is within the operating range of the telephone base, appears on the screen.

flashes when the handset is out of range. You should then get closer to the telephone base to

turn off this indicator.

Installing and charging the batteries

1. Insert the plug of the supplied adapter to the back of the telephone base and the other end into
an electrical outlet.

2. Plug the telephone line cord to the back of the telephone base and the other end into a telephone
wall jack.

3. Insert the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries supplied into the handset by following the correct polarity
as indicated. Close the battery compartment.

4. Place the handset on the telephone base and let the batteries charge for 24 hours before using it
for the first time.

Low battery warning

When the batteries are very low, flashes on the handset screen and a warning beep will
sound every minute to prompt you to recharge the batteries.

Battery performance

When fully charged, the batteries offer approximately 12 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby
time under ideal conditions. Please note that a new battery reaches its full capacity after several days
of normal use.
The battery capacity decreases over time, reducing the talk time and standby time. Replace the
batteries if necessary.
The batteries and the handset will become hot during charging. This is normal.

Telephone Jack

Adapter Jack

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Tip

When you are not using your handset, place it on the charger so that you can always have fully
charged batteries.

WARNING

DO NOT USE STANDARD OR ALKALINE BATTERIES. THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE
INJURY. ONLY USE RECHARGEABLE NI-MH BATTERIES AS INDICATED IN THIS USER
MANUAL.

Risk of explosion if you use incompatible batteries
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only batteries that are identical to the ones supplied with

your telephone.

• Never use alkaline or lithium batteries.

• Do not throw a battery into a fire.

• Do not open or damage batteries. Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation to eyes and

skin. It is also toxic and must not be swallowed.

• If you must handle the batteries, avoid them from coming into contact with metal objects. This
may cause short circuit or overheating and you may burn yourself.

• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries by heating. The battery electrolyte may leak, and may
irritate your eyes or skin.

• Observe the polarity indicated. Reversing the polarity of the battery may result in electrolyte
leakage and explosion.

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use your phone for several months.

• Do not use any other telephone base for charging the handset – the batteries can be damaged.

Warning: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly installed.
Use only NiMH batteries. The autonomy for the handsets indicated is based on the
original capacity of the batteries.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of your local authorities.

Package contents

The box contains the following:

Quantity

Telephone base

1

Cordless handset

1

AC adapter

1

Telephone cable

1

User manual

1

Rechargeable 1.2V Ni-MH battery (600mAh)

2

Important:

YOU ARE USING A BROADBAND OR ADSL LINE

To ensure proper functioning of your telephone, you need to install a filter (not supplied) between the
telephone wall jack and the telephone base. Without this filter, you may experience interference to
the phone and loss of broadband signal. Consult the instructions to install the filter properly.

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Presentation of your telephone

Handset

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ICON

DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION DEFINITION

Talk / H.F

When there is new call coming, press this key to receive the
call.
During conversation, press this key to transfer handset and
hands-free mode.

MENU/ /OK

MENU/MUTE/OK

Entry to the menu functions from idle mode;
Confirming selections & actions.
In talk mode press the key to perform mute function.

HANG UP

/POWER OFF

In talk mode, press once to hang up the call;
In standby mode, hold for 3 seconds to power down the
handset.

Phonebook/BACK

This key is used to enter the phonebook both in standby
mode and in talk mode;
Exiting from a function during menu operation;

∧

UP

Scrolling up through lists and menu options;
Increasing the volume;
Review incoming number, outgoing number and phone
number.

∨

DOWN

Scrolling down through lists and menu options;
Decreasing the volume.
Review incoming number, outgoing number and phone
number.

R/×

Flash/Delete

The key is used to delete memory.
Delete the current input by a short pressing during menu
edit; .

BIS

Redial/Pause

In talk mode once pressing to redial the last dialed number;
The key will perform PAUSE function if pressed after any
digit input both in talk mode and in standby mode.
Redial the last dialed number

Star/Lock

A Long press (3s) to activate key lock;
To set up a conference call.

HASH

In addition to its use for text and number entry,
To activate silence function by long press for 3s.

Page

Page the handset,
Register the handset to a specified base.

INT

Intercom

To set up an internal call to another handset;
To transfer an incoming call to another handset;
To set up a conference call with an external line and an
internal handset.

LCD screen of the handset

The LCD displays in 3 lines, 1st and 2nd lines for ICON, 3rd line 12 numbers with 14-segment. The LCD
map is shown below: