Uniden DCX160 Owner's Manual
DCX160 Accessory Handset User's Guide
What's in the box?
DCX160 accessory
handset and
charger
Rechargeable battery
pack (BT-1021)
x If any items are missing or damaged, contact our Customer Care
Line immediately. Never use damaged products!
x Need Help? Get answers 24/7 at our website: www.uniden.com.
If You... Contact Uniden’s... Phone Number
have a question or problem Customer Care Line*
need a part or accessory Parts Department* 800-554-3988
need special assistance due
to a disability
* During regu lar business hours, Central Sta ndard Time. Visit our website for deta iled
business hours.
Accessibility Help Line
Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
x is unit is NOT waterproof. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
x 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.
x Avoid using a telephone (other tha n a cordless type) during an electrical storm. ere
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
x Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the v icinity of the leak.
x Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of bat-
teries in a re. ey may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
x Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed and the
battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE I NSTRUCTION S!
AC adapter
(PS-0035)
Battery cover
817-858-2929 or
800-297-1023
800-874-9314
(voice or TTY)
INSTALLING YOUR HANDSET
Charge the Battery
1. Unpack the handset, battery pack, and battery cover.
If you need to remove the cover, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
2. Line up the battery connector with the jack inside
the handset; the connector only fits one way.
3. Push the connector in until it clicks into place; tug gently on the wires
to make sure the battery is securely connected.
4. Replace the battery cover and slide it into place.
5. Use the AC adapter to connect the power jack on the charger to a
regular indoor (120V AC) power outlet.
6. Place the handset in the charger with the display facing forward. If the
display doesn’t light up, reseat the handset or connect the charger to a
different outlet.
#Charge the handset completely (about 15 hours) before using it.
REGISTERING TO A BASE
#The accessory handset won't work until you register it to a base!
Compatible Bases
This handset is designed for use with Uniden's D1660, D1680, D1685, and
D1688 bases. For the most up-to-date list of which bases this handset is
compatible with, see our website.
Registration Methods
Does the handset fit in the base cradle?
Yes
Place the handset in the base. The display should say Handset
Registering.
No Does the base have an LCD display?
Yes
1. On the base, open the menu and select Register Handset.
The display should say Handset Registering.
Pound (#)
2. On the handset, press and hold
display says Handset Registering (about 2 seconds).
No
1. On the base, press and hold
Find
standby (about 5 seconds).
2. On the handset, press and hold
display says Handset Registering (about 2 seconds).
#After about 30 seconds, the handset display should say Registration
Complete.
Test the connection
Pick up the handset and press
End
(Press
If... Try...
to hang up.)
x you don't hear a dial tone
x the display says Registration Failed
Talk/Flash
. Make sure you get a dial tone.
Making sure the handset is fully
charged, then trying again.
until the handset
when the phone is in
Pound (#)
until the handset
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
x All features and operation for the handset are described in the user's
guide for one of the bases listed under the Compatible Bases section.
x User guides for all Uniden phones are available on our website for free
downloading.
AC Adapter and Battery Information
AC adapte r
Part number Input voltage Output voltage
PS-0 035 120V AC, 60 Hz 8V AC @ 300mA
x Use only the supplied AC adapters.
x Use the proper adapter for the base & any chargers.
x Do not place the un it in di rect sunlight or subject it to high temperatu res.
Batte ry pack (with nor mal use)
Part number Capacit y Talk time Standby time Bat tery life
BT-1021 300mAh, 2.4V DC about 7 hours about 7 days about 1 year
x Replace the battery when the talk or standby time becomes noticeably reduced. For replace-
ments, call t he Parts Department (see the front cover).
x When the battery get s low, the handset beeps and shows a low bat tery alert; put the handset in
the cradle for recharg ing.
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning
CAUTIO N! Risk of exp losion if bat tery is repl aced by an incor rect type!
Dispo se of used batt eries accord ing to the instr uctions. Do n ot open or
mutila te the batter y. Disconnec t the batter y before ship ping this pro duct.
x is equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydr ide (Ni-MH) batter y.
x Nickel is a chemical known to the state of Cali fornia to cause cancer.
x Do not short-circuit the batter y.
x e batteries in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a re.
x Do not charge the batteries in any charger other than the one specied in the owner's manual.
Using another charger may damage the bat tery or cause it to explode.
x As part of our commitment to protec ting our environment a nd conserving natural resources,
Uniden voluntarily participates in an RBRC® industr y program to col lect
and recycle used Ni-MH batteries within the United St ates. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for infor mation on Ni-MH battery recycling in your
area. (RBRC® is a registered t rademark of the Rechargeable Batter y
Recycl ing Corporation.)
Rechargeable batteries must be rec ycled or disposed of properly.
Uniden works to reduce lead content in PVC coated cords in our
products a nd accessories.
Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical
known to t he state of California to c ause birth defects or other reproduc tive harm.
Wash hands after ha ndling.
Compliance Information
Any changes or mod ications to t his product not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or other pa rty responsible for compliance could void you r authority to operate th is produc t.
FCC Part 15 Information
is device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) is device may not cause harmful i nterference, and (2) is device
must accept any interference received, including inter ference that may cause undesired
operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
FCC PART 15.105(b): Note: is equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith
the limits for a Class B d igital dev ice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Ru les. ese limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection aga inst harmful interference in a residential
installation. is equipment generates, uses and c an radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance wit h the instructions, may cau se harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil l not occur in
a part icular installation. If this equipment does cause harmf ul interference to radio or television reception, which can be determ ined by t urn ing the equipment o and on, t he user is
encouraged to try to correct t he inter ference by one or more of the fol lowing measures:
x Reorient or relocate the receivi ng antenna.
x Increase the separation between t he equipment and receiver.
x Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
x Consult the dealer or a n experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure Information
is product complies wit h FCC radiation exposu re limits under the followi ng conditions:
x e base must be placed to al low a minimum of 20 cm (8 inches) between t he antenna and a ll
persons during norma l operat ion.
x e base must not be col located or operated in conju nction with any other antenna or tra ns-
mitter.
x e handset is designed for body-worn operation and meets FCC R F exposure gu ideli nes when
used with any belt clip, carr ying case, or other accessory supplied with this product. (All necessary accessor ies are included in the package; any additional or opt ional accessories a re not
required for compliance w ith the guidelines.) ird part y accessories (unless approved by t he
manufactu rer) should be avoided as these m ight not comply with FCC RF exposu re guidelines.
Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice
Terminal equipment
NOTICE: is equipment meets the appl icable Indust ry Canada Terminal Equipment
Technical Speci cations. is is conrmed by t he registrat ion number. e abbreviation IC
before the registration number signies t hat registration wa s performed based on a Declaration of Conform ity indicat ing that Industry Canada technical speci cations were met. It
does not imply that I ndustry Ca nada approved the equipment.
NOTICE: e R inger Equiva lence Number (REN) for this termina l equipment is marked
on the equipment itself. e R EN assigned to each termina l equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals a llowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
e termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to
the requ irement t hat the sum of the R inger Equiva lence Numbers of all the devices does not
exceed 5.
Radio equipment
e term IC before the radio cer tication number only signies t hat Industr y Canada
technical specications were met. Operation is subject to t he following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause inter ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause u ndesired operation of the device. "Privac y of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone".
One-year Limited Warranty
Evidence of original purchase is required for warrant y service.
WARRANTOR: U NIDEN AMERICA COR PORATION ("Uniden")
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner,
this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and crasmansh ip wit h only the
limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: is war rant y to the original user shal l terminate and be of
no fur ther eect 12 months aer the date of origina l retail sale. e warranty is invalid if
the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modied,
altered, or used as par t of any conversion kits, suba ssemblies, or any congurations not sold
by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an
authori zed Uniden serv ice center for a defect or malfunction covered by this war rant y, (E)
used in any conjunction w ith equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufac tured
by Uniden, or (F) i nsta lled or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's
manua l for this product.
STATEMEN T OF REMEDY: In the event that t he product does not conform to t his warranty at any t ime while this war rant y is in eect, warra ntor wi ll eit her, at its option, repair or
replace t he defective un it and return it to you wit hout charge for parts, serv ice, or any other
cost (except shipping and handli ng) incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection wit h the performa nce of this warrant y. Warrantor, at its option, may replace t he unit
with a new or refu rbished unit. THE LIMITED WARRANT Y SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE
SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRAN TY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU
OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WH ATSOEVER,
WHETHER EXPRESS, I MPLIED OR AR ISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN Y IMPLIED WARR ANTIES OF MERCHA NTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA R PURPOSE. THIS WARR ANTY DOES NOT COVER OR
PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBUR SEMENT OR PAYMENT OF I NCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion or lim itation of incidental
or consequentia l damages so t he above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: is wa rranty gives you specic legal rights, a nd you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. is warranty is void outside the United States
of America and Canada.
PROCEDUR E FOR OBTAINING PER FORMANCE OF WARR ANTY: If, aer followi ng
the instructions in the ow ner's manual you are certain t hat the Product is defective, pack
the Product carefu lly (preferably in its origina l packaging). Disconnect the battery f rom the
Product and separately secure the battery in its ow n separate packaging within the shipping
carton. e Product shou ld include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the
Product. Include evidence of origina l purchase and a note descr ibing t he defect that has
caused you to retu rn it. e Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means,
to warr antor at:
Uniden America Service
4700 Amon C arter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
x Uniden® is a registered trade-
mark of Uniden America
Corporation.
x Call wait ing, CID, CIDCW,
and Voice Mail are telephone line services. Your phone suppor ts these
serv ices, but you have to arrange for them through your telephone provider. Contact your provider for deta ils.
x e pictures in t his manual a re for exa mple only. Your phone may not look exactly l ike t he
pictures.
May be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,491,745 5,533,010 5,574,727 5,581,598 5,606,598 5,650,790 5,660,269 5,663,981
5,671,248 5,717,312 5,732,355 5,754,407 5,758,289 5,768,345 5,787,356 5,794,152
5,801,466 5,825,161 5,864,619 5,893,034 5,912,968 5,915,227 5,929,598 5,930,720
5,960,358 5,987,330 6,04 4,281 6,070,082 6,076,052 6,125,277 6,253,0 88 6,321,068
6,418,209 6,618,015 6,714,630 6,782,098 6,788,920 6,788,953 6,839,550 6,889,184
6,901,271 6,907,094 6,914,940 6,953,118 7,023,176 7,030,819 7,146,160 7,203,307
7,206,403 7,310,398 7,460,663
Other patents pending.
As an Energy Star® Par tner, Uniden
has determined that this produc t
meets the Energy Star® guidelines for
energy e ciency. Energy Star® is a U.S.
registered mark.
© 2010 Uniden America Corp. Printed in Vietnam
Fort Worth, Texas UUZZ01235BZ(0)
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