Uniden DCT 746M User Manual

DCT 746M

SERIES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES 2 TERMINOLOGY 3 CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 4 DISPLAY AND ICONS 6 GETTING STARTED 7

Setting up the Phone 7 Expanding Your Phone 12 Register the Handset 14 Changing the Digital Security Code 15 Installing the Beltclip 15 Headset Installation 15 Main Menu Options 16 Setting Menu Options 17

BASICS 26

Using Your Phone 26 Call Waiting 28 Placing a Call on Hold 28 Redialing a Call 29 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume 30 Mute Microphone 31 Tone Dialing Switch-over 32 Traveling Out of Range 32 Clarity Booster 33 Privacy Mode 33 Conferencing 34 Using One Touch Voice Mail Access 34 Find Handset 36

PHONEBOOK 37

Setting up the Phonebook 37 Viewing the Phonebook 41 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 42 Speed Dialing 42 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial 43 Copying Phonebook Locations 44

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CALLER ID 45

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 45

MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES 50

Multi-Handset Features 50 Using DirectLink Mode 50 Intercom 52 Room/Baby Monitor 54

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 55

Note on Power Sources 55 General Information 57

TROUBLESHOOTING 58

Troubleshooting 58 Liquid Damage 60

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 61 I.C. NOTICE 63 INDEX 64 MEMORY LIST 65

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to four handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a three-way conference call among two handsets and an outside lines.

Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some

illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.

As an Energy Star meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star

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Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models

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is a U.S. registered mark.

Features

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• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

• 4 Multi-Handset Expandability (DCX700 handset sold separately)

• Hands Free Speakerphone

• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)

• 80 Dynamic Memory Locations (Phonebook & Caller ID)

• Trilingual Display Options (English, French and Spanish)

• Intercom or Call Transfer between Handsets

• Distinctive Ring Options

• 34 ring types - (14 animal rings, 10 ring tones and 10 melody rings)

• Hold or Mute Call

•Clarity Boost

• True Banner

• DirectLink Mode

• Voice Mail Waiting Indicator at handset

• Room/Baby Monitoring

• Battery Level Indicator

• Clock Display

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FEATURES/

WELCOME/

Controls & Functions

11 12

1.Handset Antenna

2.Headset Jack Cover

3.Beltclip Hole

4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer

5.Handset Battery Compartment

6.New Message LED

7.Handset Earpiece

8.LCD Display

9. (ring)/vol (volume) and ∧/∨ ( P. 3 0 & 1 7) a.ringer and volume control b. scroll keys for display screen

10.cid (caller ID) (P. 47)

11.

/tone/ (P. 32 & 38)

15 16

18 19 20

21 22

12.pause/redial Key (P. 26 & 29)

13. (speaker) (P. 27)

14.talk/flash (P. 26 & 28)

15. menu/clear (P. 17 & P. 38)

16.select/ (voice mail)/audio tone (P. 17, 34 & 31)

17. end (P. 27)

18.#/ (P. 38)

19. (phonebook)(P. 37)

20.hold/transfer/int’com (intercom) (P. 28 & 52)

21.Handset Microphone

22.Handset Charging Contacts

CONTROLS &

FUNCTIONS

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23. Base Antenna

24. charge LED

25. find handset (P. 36)

26. Base Charging Contacts

27. TEL LINE Jack

28. DC IN 9V Jack

24 25

27 28

CONTROLS &

FUNCTIONS

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Display and Icons

Example of the standby mode display

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Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / Day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received

Standby/Talk

Standby Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.

Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.

Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.

Talk Booster icon appears when the Clarity Booster feature is in use.

Talk Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.

Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and empty).

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DISPLAY AND ICONS

note

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to phone line, be sure that installing the system does not disableyour alarm equipment.

If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

GETTING STARTED

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset C. Connect the base unit and charge the handset D. Mount the base unit on a wall

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations" on page 62. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit.

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1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.

2) Plug the battery connector (red & black wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way). Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, connect the battery and listen for a click to insure connection.

3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place.

4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

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•

Use only the Uniden (BT-446) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.

•

Replacement battery packs are also available through the Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online at

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note

•Use only the supplied AD-800 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

•Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

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C. Connect the base unit and charge the handset

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard

120V AC wall outlet.

Note:

• Connect the AC adapter to a

continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch).

• Place the base unit close to the

AC outlet to avoid long extension cords.

2) Place the handset in the base unit with the keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

4) Charge your handset at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line.

5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cords to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlets.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

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D. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.

1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap

the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.

2) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

3) Plug the telephone line cords into the TEL LINE jack.

4) Plug the telephone line cords into the telephone outlets.

5) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

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Direct wall mounting

If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

• Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

• Try to mount your phone within 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive lengths.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1 & 3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.

1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall

(with their appropriate anchoring device), 3 & 15/16 inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2) Refer to steps 1 through 5 on page 10 to

mount the telephone.

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Expanding Your Phone

Four Handset Expandability

Your phone supports up to four handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger. Handsets can be used in DirectLink Mode or on an intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. It is possible to have a three-way conference among two handsets and an outside lines. All of the handsets ring when a call is received.

Backward / Forward Compatibility

Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Systems. Please visit our website @ www.uniden.com <http://www.uniden.com>. Please go to section "Register the Handset" in this owner's manual to register additional handsets to your base.

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IMPORTANT

If you purchase a DCX700 expansion handset, please register the handset to the original/main base before use. The DCX700 will not operate until it is registered.

If you change a global setting in one handset, you change that particular setting for all registered handsets. All other settings (not included under Global Setup) must be set separately through each handset.

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Connect the expansion handset's charger

The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger.

1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the

handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.

If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.

4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20

hours before using your new cordless telephone for the first time.

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If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time.

Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have not been registered display

registration or refer to Owner's Manual.

the base, the handset ID will be assigned.

1) Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15-20 hours.

2) Place the extra handset in the main base unit to begin registration.

3) While the handset is registering,

Registering Registration Complete

will appear in the LCD. When

been registered to the base. If appears, please try these steps again.

For the DCX640 expansion handset (DCT7 seriescompatible model)

1)Disconnect the AC adapter.

2)While holding "find handset", connect the AC adapter. Keep pressing "find handset" until the CHARGE LED starts to blink.

3)On the handset, press and hold # until you hear beep.

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Models vary! Charge handset on the base for

When you register an extra handset to

Handset

is displayed, the handset has

Registration Failed

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Changing the Digital Security Code

The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code:

1. Perform the "System Reset" options ("De-register the Handset" and "Replacing the Base Setting") for all the handsets you have (see page 25).

2. Re-register each handset by following the steps on page 14.

Installing the Beltclip

To attach the beltclip

Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks.

To remove the beltclip

Pull either side of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.

Headset Installation

Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site. See page 57.)

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Main Menu Options

Your phone has four main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor, Handset Setup and Global Setup as well as submenu options.

Default Settings

The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use. You may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you must set and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the phone features. The table below lists the default settings.

Function Handset Function Handset

Edit Voice Mail Ringer Tones Distinctive Ring Auto Talk Anykey Answer Banner

None

Turkey

Off

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Language (LCD)

Key touch tone

Day & time CIDCW Area Code Dial Mode Voice Mail Tone

English

SUN 12:00 AM

CIDCW on/CWDX off

None

Tone

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note

For Global Setup and System Reset, when setting options from the handset, make sure the line is not in use and the handsets are within range of the base.

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Setting Menu Options

Using the interface

Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.

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• Press menu/clear to access the main menu.

• Use /vol/∧ or /vol/∨ to scroll through options.

• Press select/ /audio tone to make a selection.

• Press menu/clear to cancel setting and exit the

menu.

• If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the

menu mode. When setting Day and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.

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Handset Setup

The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset.

Selecting a Ringer Tone

Ringer tone lets you choose from 14 animal sounds, 10 melodies, or 10 ringer tones: You must set a separate ringer tone on each handset.

- Animal Sounds: Turkey, Bear, Boar, Crickets, Deer, Dove, Elephant, Elk, Goose, Hawk, Owl, Quail, Tiger, Wolf

- Melodies (Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Merry- Xmas], Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm], Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song], When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling [Irish Eyes], Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart [Sweetheart], Star Spangled Banner [Star Spngl], Old MacDonald [Old MacDld])

- Ringers (Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop, Party Clap, Reminder)

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1) Press menu/clear. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu.

2) Press /vol/

∧ or /vol/∨ to move the pointer.

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3) Press select/ /audio tone. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Distinctive Ringer Setup

Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored phonebook number. When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of the phonebook memory entries, the phone uses the distinctive ring assigned to that particular caller. You can assign distinctive rings to multiple phonebook memory entries. Switching the setting to Distinctive Off disables distinctive ringing: all incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to Distinctive On activates all programmed distinctive rings.

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1) Press menu/clear. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Distinctive Ring submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press select/ /audio tone. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Setting AutoTalk

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call.

1) Press menu/clear. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoTalk submenu.

2) Press /vol/

3) Press select/ /audio tone. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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Setting Anykey Answer

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Anykey Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any number key,

/tone/ or #/ on the handset.

1) Press menu/clear. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Anykey Answer submenu.

2) Press /vol/

∧ or /vol/∨ to select

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confirmation tone.

Setting the True Banner

True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor, and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well.

1) Press menu/clear. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Banner submenu.

2) Use the number keypad (0-9),

menu/clear to enter or edit the name.

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3) Press select/ /audio tone. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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