THE DGA940 DGMax
Super Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
MANUAL
OWNER’S
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digital answering machine
MIC
1. Slo
2. Bat
3. He
4. Re
5. Tal
6. ✱ (
7. On
8. Ch
9. Me
10. Mu
11. Fla
12. Vol
13. Tal
14. Ha
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
OF YOUR NEW PHONE
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15. Handset Retainer Clip
16. Charging Contacts
17. Pin
18. Clock
19. Answer
20. Page
21. Repeat
22. OGM
23. Memo
24. Skip
25. Delete
26. Play/Stop
27. LED Display
28. Status LED
29. Volume Up and Down
30. Speaker LED
31. Speaker Button
32. Speaker
33. Ring Time Switch
34. Rec Time Switch
35. Beltclip Holder
36. Base Microphone
37. Spare Battery Compartment
38. Reset
39. Base Ringer Off-On Switch
40. Pulse-Tone Switch
41. 10V DC Jack
42. Tel Line Jack
Controls And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside front cover
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Included In Your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing and Adjusting your Phone
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Desk/Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headset Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Your New Phone
Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Flash and Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing a Phone Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dialing a Number In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Erasing a Stored Number from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Travelling Out-Of-Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PABX Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Integrated Answering Device
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Turning the Answering System On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recording Your Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting the Message Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the Ring Time Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Skipping a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deleting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording a Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remote Room Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remote Access Away from Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting
Quick Reference Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL
Using Your
New Phone
Setting Up
Answering Device
Using Answering
Device
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Introduction
Installing and
Adjusting
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Before you read anything else, please observe the following:
Warning!
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA Pty. Ltd. DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof.
To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning
• This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery.
• The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery used in this
equipment in any charger other than the one designed to charge
this battery as specified in this the owner’s manual. Using another
charger may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
FOR YOUR PHONE
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduced the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and injury to persons:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry
cloth, without liquid or aerosol cleaners.
4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The telephone
may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.
6. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the
risk of fire or electrical shock.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a risk of fire or electric shock. These slots and openings are provided for
ventilation. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it
to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is
subsequently used.
11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. If the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating
instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
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instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage,
and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified technician).
E. If the product has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
12. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Additional Battery Safety Precautions
Caution! To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and
follow these instructions.
1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the owner’s
manual.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Release electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys.
5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the instructions and limitations.
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery
charger.
Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is
approaching. Lighting can pass through your household wiring and damage
any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.
Range
Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by
transmitting and receiving according to the highest specifications. We have rated
this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the qualification that the
range depends upon the environment in which the telephone is used. Many
Please do not attempt to unplug any
appliance during an electrical storm.
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factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our
rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a
means of comparison against other range claims.
Telephone Line Problems
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect
your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it
is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the trouble has been corrected.
Radio Interference
Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your
cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by
external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting or
electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are
too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be
causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the base not be plugged
into a circuit that also powers a major appliance because of the potential for
interference. Be certain that the antenna on the unit is raised vertically.
In the unlikely event that you consistently hear distracting transmissions on
your phone, you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone
or other source of interference.
Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby TV’s or VCR’s. To minimise or prevent
such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near
or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
More Than One Phone
Each telephone device that you connect draws power from the phone line. We refer
to the power drawn as the device’s Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). The REN is
shown at the bottom part of your telephone. If you are using more than one
phone or other device on the line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than 3,
your phones might not ring.
Under power failure, this telephone may not operate. Please
ensure that a separate phone, not dependent on local power
is available during emergencies.
PRECAUTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DGA940 DGMax cordless
telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance utilising the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology.
● 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology
● Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)
● 4 One-Touch Memory Locations
● Any key Answer
● Speakerphone
● Back-up Power Supply using Optional Battery Pack
● Headset Compatible
● Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control
● 15 Channel AutoScan
● 20 Enhanced Memory Dial Locations
● 32 Digit Redial
● Hearing Aid Compatible
● Redial, Flash, Page and Pause
● Pulse/Tone Dialing
● 7-Day Standby Battery Time
● 4-Hour Talk Time
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilises a digital transmission
and a “wider frequency band” vs. a “single narrow band” 30/39 Standard Analogue
transmission. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital
sound, extended range, and minimal interference from other cordless phones.
Random CodeTMdigital security automatically selects one of over 65,000 codes
for the handset and base. This feature prevents unauthorised calls as a result of your
phone being activated by other equipment.
FEATURES
WELCOME
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
Handset
Long Telephone
Cord/Plug
Base
Desktop/Wall
Mount Adaptor
● This Owner’s Manual
● Registration Card
● Quick Reference Guide and other printed materials
To get the most from your
phone, please read this
owner’s manual thoroughly.
Be sure to complete and mail
the product registration form.
If any of these items are
missing or damaged, contact
your place of purchase.
INTRODUCTION
BT-900
Rechargeable Battery
AAD 950U
AC Adaptor
Beltclip Wall Mounting Screws
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INSTALLING
▼ Selecting a Location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important
guidelines you should consider:
● The location should be close to both
a phone jack and a power outlet.
● Keep the base and handset away from
sources of electrical noise such as
motors and fluorescent lighting.
● Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate
the base antenna fully vertical.
● The base can be placed on a desk, tabletop or
mounted on a standard wall plate.
● You should charge the battery in your handset for 15-20 hours
before connecting the phone line.
● Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are
fitted with a molded plastic connector which plugs into this type of jack. If
you do not have a modular phone jack, contact your local telephone
company for information about their installation.
▼ Connecting the Telephone Cords
Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cord.
Caution!
● Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
● Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected.
● Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE
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1. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adaptor into the top of the base
as shown.
2. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 10V
DC input jack on the back of the base.
3. Wrap the AC adaptor cord around the strain relief notch.
4. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall outlet.
5. Charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK,
page 15).
6. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the
TEL LINE jack on the back
of the base.
7. Plug the other end of the cord into the
telephone jack on the wall.
8. Set the base on a desk or tabletop with the
keypad facing up or down then place the
handset into the base. Raise the antenna to
a vertical position.
DESK/TABLETOP INSTALLATION
Before connecting your
phone line, fully charge the
Nickel- Cadmium battery
pack for 15-20 hours.
Place the power cord so
that it does not create a trip
hazard or where it could
become chafed and create a
fire or electrical hazard.
Use only the Uniden AC
adaptor supplied with this
phone plugged to
uninterrupted power supply.
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
DC IN 10V
Line in
From
Telephone
Jack
TEL LINE
AC
Adapter
RESET
RINGER
OFF-ON
PULSE-TONE
▼ Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adaptor into the bottom of the base
as shown.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into the base.
3. Place the AC adaptor cord inside the
molded wiring channel.
Wrap the cord around the strain
relief notch.
4. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard
240V AC wall outlet.
5. Plug one end of the short telephone
cord (not supplied) into the
TEL LINE jack on the back of
the base. Plug the other end
into a standard telephone jack.
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Use only the Uniden AC
adaptor supplied with this
phone plugged to
uninterrupted power supply.
Place the power cord so that
it does not create a trip
hazard or where it could
become chafed
and create a fire or electrical
hazard.
6. Align the mounting slots on the
base with the mounting posts on the wall.
Push in and down until the phone is
firmly seated.
7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out
of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°.
8. Flip the retainer from front to back.
Slide it back into the slot so that the lip
of the retainer is up and the oval is down.
The retainer holds the handset in place.
▼ 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:
● Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the
mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting the screws into the
wall.
● Mount your phone near a working phone jack to avoid excessive
cord lengths
● Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and
the handset.
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Before you plug the other
end of the telephone cord
into the modular jack on the
wall, charge the battery (See
CHARGING THE BATTERY
PACK, page 15).
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
1. Insert two mounting screws (with their
appropriate anchoring device) into the wall
100mm apart. Allow about 5mm between the
wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.
2. Snap the desktop/wall mount
adaptor into the bottom of the base
as shown.
3. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the
10V DC input jack on the back of
the base.
4. Put the AC adaptor cord inside the
molded wiring channel. Wrap it around
the strain relief notch. Plug the AC
adaptor into a standard 240V AC wall
outlet.
5. Plug one end of the telephone
cord into the
TEL LINE jack
on the back of the base. Plug the other
end into a telephone jack.
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Be careful not to insert the
mounting screws
into possible electrical
hazards such as cables,
wiring, or pipes.
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6. Align the mounting slots on the
base with the mounting screws on
the wall. Push in and down until
the phone is firmly seated.
7. On the base, pull the handset retainer
out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°.
8. Flip the retainer from front to back.
Slide it back into the slot so that the lip
of the retainer is up and the oval is down.
The retainer holds the handset in place.
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
1. Press battery cover release.
Slide cover off.
2. Install the nickel-cadmium battery
with the label down.
3. Slide the battery cover forward
until it snaps into place
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK
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Use only Uniden Battery
(model BT-900) supplied
with your phone.
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▼ Initial battery charging
Before connecting your the phone for the first time, fully
charge the rechargeable battery pack for 15-20 hours
without interruption.
1. Place the handset on the base.
2. Make sure that statusLED lights.
If the LED doesn’t light, be sure the AC
adaptor is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base
charging contacts.
▼ Charging optional battery pack
The base of your phone is equipped with a compartment for charging an extra
battery pack for use in your handset. You can obtain an extra battery
pack from your authorised Uniden dealer.
1. Position the battery pack so the contacts are faced up.
2. Slide the battery pack into
the charging compartment until it
locks into place. The compartment
has a latch that keeps the battery
in place.
3. Fully charge the battery for 24 hours. When charging is complete, lift the latch
to remove the battery pack. To install the charged battery into the handset, see
INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK, page 14.
In the event of a power failure, your spare battery pack
temporarily provides power for the base so you can still use
your phone.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please visit your authorised
Uniden dealer to obtain an
extra battery pack.
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
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Most phone systems use tone
dialing. Check with your
local phone company if
you’re not sure whether
your system is tone or pulse.
▼ Low battery indicator
The low battery indicator shows when the
battery pack is very low and needs to be charged.
If the phone is not in use, the talk/batt low
LED flashes every four seconds. If the phone is in
use, the
talk/batt low LED flashes every four
seconds and the handset beeps. Complete your
conversation as quickly as possible and return
the handset to the base for charging.
▼ To avoid Memory Effect
On a monthly basis, use the phone until the talk/batt low LED indicator
flashes on the handset. Then charge the battery for 15-20 hours.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
To maintain a good charge, clean all charging contacts on the handset and base
about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. DO NOT use
liquids or solvents; you may damage your phone.
Be sure the
PULSE/TONE switch
is in the TONE position, unless your local
phone system uses pulse dialing.
SETTING THE PULSE/TONE SWITCH
CLEANING THE BATTERY CONTACTS
All rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
develop a “memory effect”. The memory effect
gradually reduces your talk and standby time.
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▼ Handset ringer volume
Press the vol ▲ or ▼ key on the handset
to set the handset ringer volume. There are two
ringer volume settings; high and low.
▼ Handset earpiece volume
There are four volume settings for the handset
earpiece; max., high, low and min. The handset
earpiece volume can be adjusted only
during a call.
To lower the volume, press vol ▼. To raise the
volume, press
vol ▲.
The volume will remain on the same setting when you hang up.
▼ Base ringer volume
The ringer switch on your DGA940
allows you to turn the ringer
OFF or ON.
▼ Base speaker volume
To control the speaker volume of the
base, press the ▲ or ▼ button.
1. Press flash. LED flashes.
2. Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the keypad to select ringer tone.
ADJUSTING RINGER TONE
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME CONTROLS
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
▼ To attach the beltclip.
1. Remove the slot cover.
2. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot
and press down until it clicks.
▼ To remove the beltclip
1. Pull back on the release tab and
lift the beltclip up.
2. Replace the slot cover. You
can store either the beltclip
or slot cover on the bottom
of the base.
INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP
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Your phone may be used with an optional
headset, the Uniden HS910 or Uniden CTA 630.
To use this feature, simply plug the headset
plug into the headset jack. Your phone is
ready for hands-free conversations.
To prevent other parties from making unauthorised calls on your phone line, a
digital code was added to the DGA940. Your phone’s handset and base share this
code. This code is randomly set each time you place the handset in the base. If
the phone experiences a power failure, you must reset the digital security code by
placing the handset on the base.
▼ To reset the digital security code
1. Restore power to the base.
2. Place the handset on the base.
status LED must light up.
The digital security code is reset.
AUTOMATIC DIGITAL CODE SECURITY
If you are using an optional headset, you must still use
the handset keypad for phone operations.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
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Use only the Uniden HS910
headset or Uniden CTA 630
headset.
Keep the headset wire away
from handset and
base antennas.
INSTALLATION & ADJUSTING
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▼ Basic phone operation
USING
YOUR NEW PHONE
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press
talk.
3. Listen for the dial
tone.
4. Press
redial.
Handset Off BaseHandset On Base
To answer
a call
Pick up handset.
To make
a call
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Press
talk.
3. Listen for the dial
tone.
4. Dial the number.
1. Press
talk.
2. Listen for the dial
tone.
3. Dial the number.
To redial
1. Press
talk.
2. Listen for the dial
tone.
3. Press
redial.
To hang up
Press
talk, or return the handset to the base
(AutoStandby).
Press
talk.
Fold out the front cover of
this owner’s manual to use
the CONTROLS AND
FUNCTIONS diagram for
reference.
Base Only
Press speaker.
Press
speaker
.
When using the DGA940 on the base unit, an ACA
approved headset is required.
Note:
If any key is pressed before
redial, the last number dialed will not redial.
The tone feature applies only
when the base is set to pulse.
The flash + 2 procedure
toggles between the incoming
and original call (vice versa).
The flash + 1 procedure
will drop the current call and
pick up the incoming call or
call on hold.
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If you are dialing in the pulse mode
and need to enter tone digits, press
✱
then enter
the digits. Once the call has ended, tone mode is
cancelled and pulse dialing resumes.
If you have Call Waiting service and a
call waiting tone sounds, press
flash then 2
to accept the call. After a short pause you will
hear the new caller. To return to the
original caller, press
flash then 1.
To locate the handset when it is off the
base, press
page on the base. The handset
beeps for about 15 seconds.
Press talk on the handset
twice to stop the beeping.
To use the mute feature during a
conversation, press
mute. The other party will
not be able to hear you although you can hear
them. To disable the mute feature, press
mute
again.
MUTE
PAGE
FLASH AND CALL WAITING
TONE
USING YOUR PHONE
The pause button count
as one digit. Pressing
redial/p more than
once increases the length
of pause between numbers.
Accidentally pressing memory
key a, b, c, or d after
pressing mem., may result
in unintentional dialing.
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1. Remove the handset from the base.
2. Press mem. The talk/batt low LED blinks.
3. Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits.
If a pause is needed during dialing
to access long distance service, press
redial/p to insert a pause.
4. Press mem again.
5. Enter the memory location (01-20) on the
keypad or press memory key
a, b, c, or d. A tone indicates that
the number is stored.
▼ Using the memory location features
1. Press
talk.
2. Press mem.
3. Enter the memory location (01-20). The number automatically dials.
▼ One touch memory dialing
Press memory key
a, b, c, or d. The number automatically dials.
1. Remove the handset from the base unit.
2. Press
mem button twice.
3. Press the memory location (01-20) or memory
a, b, c, or d to be erased.
A tone indicates that the stored number is erased from memory.
ERASING A STORED NUMBER FROM MEMORY
DIALING A NUMBER IN MEMORY
STORING A PHONE NUMBER IN MEMORY
redial/p
talk
mem
d
c
b
a
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On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an
access code, such as your account number. You can enter this number into a
memory location for later use by doing the following.
1. Store the access code into one of the
memory locations (01-20) or memory
keys
a, b, c, or d following steps 1-5 above.
2. Dial the party or service main number.
3. When you need to enter the special number,
press
mem followed by the memory location
(01-20) or memory keys a, b, c, or d.
As you begin to move too far from the base, you will first hear a clicking
sound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel out-of-range,
your call terminates.
The DGA940 DGMax telephone may work with a 2-wire Analogue PABX network.
However, with the DGA940 hook-flash timing fixed at 100msec, some PABX
equipment that uses a different hook flash timing may have its special feature
(i.e. placing a call on hold or transferring a call) inaccessible.
PABX CONNECTION
TRAVELLING OUT-OF-RANGE
CHAIN DIALING
Check with your PABX
supplier if you are not sure
whether your PABX network
uses Analogue or Digital
interface.
USING YOUR PHONE
redial/p
talk
mem
d
c
b
a
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The DGA940 has a built-in answering system to answer and record your
incoming calls. You can use your answering system to leave a memo message
for others who use the phone, or to answer the phone with your personalised
message when you are away.
● Digital Tapeless Recording
● 15 minutes Recording Time
● Call Screening
● Selectable Outgoing Messages
● Time and Day Stamp
● Remote Access
● Toll Saver
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete messages.
You’ll never worry about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.
The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use. However,
please read all instructions carefully before using your answering system.
1. To turn the answering system on, press
answer. A tone sounds. An outgoing
message plays on the base speaker. A
second tone sounds after the message
plays. The message counter LED turns
on to indicate the unit is ready to
answer calls.
2. To turn the answering system off, press
answer again. A tone sounds followed
by the announcement “Answer off”.
The message counter LED turns off.
TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF
FEATURES
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE
SETTING UP
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE
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The clock on the DGA940 Answering System starts when power
is applied to the base.
To set the correct time:
1. Press and hold clock until a tone sounds.
2. Press
skip or repeat
until the correct day is announced.
Numbers 0 through 6 display as each
day is announced.
3. Press clock again to select the day.
The hour setting is announced.
4. Press
skip or repeat
until you hear the current hour setting.
Numbers 1 through 12 display as
each hour is announced.
5. Press clock again to select the correct hour.
6. Press
skip or repeat until
you hear the current minute setting. The numbers
0 through 59 display as each minute is announced.
7. Press clock again to select the correct minute.
The AM/PM setting is announced.
8. The LED displays an A or P. Press skip or
repeat until you hear the correct AM/PM setting.
9. Press clock again to complete your settings.
The DGA940 Answering System announces the correct time.
SETTING THE CLOCK
ANSWERING DEVICE SET-UP
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When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a
preset greeting, or your own personal greeting.
▼ Preset message
The following message is pre-recorded:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call.
Please leave a message after the tone.”
▼ Recording your personal Outgoing Message (ogm)
1. Press and hold ogm until you hear
a long tone. After the message counter LED
blinks, release ogm. Record your message
by speaking within 30 cm of the base
microphone.
2. When you finish recording your message,
press ogm again. A tone sounds.
Your message plays back for your review.
▼ Announce Only feature
The Announce Only feature repeats a pre-recorded ogm - “No one is available to
take your call”, or your own personal ogm. It will not allow the caller to
leave a message.
For Announce Only, move the REC TIME
switch to the ANN position.
The message counter LED displays
A when the system is on Standby
To choose between the pre-recorded greeting and
your personal greeting, press ogm during outgoing
message playback.
RECORDING YOUR OUTGOING MESSAGE
30cm
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You can set your answering system to record
messages up to four minutes long.
To record up to one minute, move the
REC TIME switch to 1.
To record up to four minutes, move the REC
TIME switch to 4.
The ring time/toll saver switch sets your
answering system to answer after two or four rings.
In the TS (Toll Saver) position, if you have new
messages, the answering system answers after two
rings. If there are no new messages, the system
answers after four rings. This way, when you call
long distance to check your messages, and have
no messages, you can hang up after the second
ring to save a charge.
SELECTING THE MESSAGE TIME
SETTING THE RING TIME
ANSWERING DEVICE SET-UP
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To listen to your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a twodigit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99).
To select a PIN:
1. Press and hold the pin button. A tone
sounds, and the LED displays
00.
2. To set the first number, press skip
or repeat to scroll from 0 to 9.
When the desired number appears in the
display, press pin again. This selects the first
number.
3. To set the second number, press skip or
repeat to scroll from
0 to 9. When the desired number appears in the display, press pin. This selects
the second number. Your PIN is announced.
SELECTING A PIN CODE
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The base LED displays the total number of messages. If the display is blinking,
you have new messages. When the message centre is full,
the LED displays
FL. The DGA940 plays your new messages first.
After listening to your new messages, you may listen to your old messages.
1. Press play/stop.
The system announces the number of
new and old messages. After each message
is played, the time and day the message
was received is announced. The message
counter LED displays the
number of current messages.
2. When all new messages have played, a
long tone is heard. The message counter
LED stops flashing to indicate all new
messages have been reviewed.
3. After reviewing your new messages, you
can review your old messages. Press
play/stop or and follow the instructions above.
1. Press play/stop or to review your
messages. The number of old messages is
announced.
2. After a message plays for a few seconds,
press to replay the message.
REPEATING A MESSAGE
PLAYING YOUR MESSAGES
USING
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE
To stop playing your
message at any time, press
play/stop again.
The system automatically
returns to Standby when all
messages have played.
Pressing repeat before 1-1/2 seconds of the message has played, causes the
system to scan back one message. If you have several messages, press repeat
until you return to the message you want replayed.
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3. You may press play/stop at any time to stop reviewing and return to
Standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages still on
the system.
1. Press play/stop to review your
messages. The number of messages is
announced.
2. Press at anytime to skip to the
next message.
3. Press play/stop at any time to stop
reviewing your messages and return to
Standby.
The message counter LED shows the total
number of messages still on the system.
1. Press to review your messages
2. If you decide to delete a message,
press and release .
The system beeps and goes
to the next message.
3. After you have played all of your messages,
a long tone sounds.
To delete all your messages, press and hold after reviewing
messages. When all messages are deleted, a tone sounds.
DELETING A MESSAGE
SKIPPING A MESSAGE
Each time skip is pressed,
the system scans forward
one message. If you have
several messages, press skip
to find the message you
want to replay.
When you press delete, you
are permanently deleting the
message. Once deleted, the
message cannot be replayed.
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The Voice Memo function allows the user to record a message on the base for others
who use your phone.
1. Press and hold
memo. A tone sounds and
the message counter LED begins to blink.
2. Release
memo. To record your message,
speak within 30 cm of the base microphone.
3. When you have finished your message,
press
memo to stop recording.
The system returns to Standby.
The RESET button is used to initialise the
base computer.
The reset button can be used if an AC power
line disturbance causes the answering system
to malfunction and become inoperative.
Pressing RESET does not erase any data
stored in your system memory.
USING THE RESET BUTTON
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO
The Voice Memo functions is
completely independent of the
outgoing message. It’s handy
for leaving other family
members quick messages
when you are unavailable.
A Voice Memo is treated as
an incoming recorded
message. It will be added to
your stored messages.
ANSWERING DEVICE USE
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You may call your answering system from any touch tone phone to monitor
sounds in the room where the base is installed.
1. Call your telephone number.
2. During the outgoing message playback, press # followed by your PIN code. (See
SELECTING A PIN CODE, page 28.)
3. Press # then
*
while the system announces the time and date.
You will hear sounds in the room where your base unit is installed.
After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the Command Waiting mode.
4. Press # then
*
to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Or, select another
remote function. Hang up to exit the system. The answering system
automatically returns to Standby
▼ Remote Switch On
In the event that you forgot to turn on your answering machine before you leave
home, you can switch it on from a remote location using a touch-tone phone.
1. Call your telephone number.
2. Wait for 15 rings.
3. The answering system announces the ogm.
4. Hang up. Your answering machine is ready to receive messages.
REMOTE ACCESS AWAY FROM HOME
REMOTE ROOM MONITOR
▼ Other Functions
You can access other functions such as checking recorded messages, playing or
deleting messages, etc. remotely using a touch-tone phone.
1. Call your telephone number.
2. While the outgoing message is playing, press # followed by your PIN code.
(For instructions to set your PIN code see page 28).
3. The answering system announces the time and day followed by the number of
messages in memory. Message playback automatically begins.
4. You may listen to your messages, or you may select a command from the
following chart:
5. After all of your messages have played, intermittent beeps indicate that your
system is in Command Waiting mode. At this time, you may enter another
command from the chart above.
6. When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system
automatically returns to Standby.
FUNCTION PRESS
Repeat # then 1
Play # then 2
Skip # then 3
Delete # then 4
Stop # then 5
Answer On # then 6
Memo Record/Stop # then 7
Ogm Record/Stop # then 8
Answer Off # then 9
Monitor # then
*
You must enter a command
within 15 seconds of
entering Command Waiting
mode or the answering
system automatically hangs
up and returns to Standby.
The system will only
playback messages for four
minutes and then it returns
to Command Waiting mode.
To continue playing your
messages, press # then 2
again within 15 seconds.
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ANSWERING DEVICE USE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
YOUR NEW PHONE
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps
first before calling Uniden customer service.
QUICK REFERENCE CHART
The charge light
won’t come on
when the handset
is placed on
the base.
● Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and
wall outlet.
● Make sure the handset is properly seated
in base.
● Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base
are clean.
PROBLEM
The audio sounds
weak and/or
scratchy
● Make sure that the base antenna is in a vertical position.
● Move the handset and/or base to a different location away
from metal objects or appliances and try again.
Can’t make or
receive calls.
The handset
doesn’t ring or
receive a page.
● Check both ends of the base telephone
line cord.
● Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and
wall outlet.
● Disconnect the AC adaptor for a few minutes, then
reconnect it.
● Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few
seconds. The status LED lights indicating that the
phone has been reset.
● The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge
the battery for 15-20 hours.
● Be sure the antenna is in a vertical position.
● The handset may be too far away from the base. Place the
base away from appliances or metal objects.
● Place the handset back on the charging cradle for a few
seconds. The status LED lights indicating that the
phone has been reset.
● You may have exceeded the REN limit. See MORE THAN
ONE PHONE on page 5.
SUGGESTION
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The answering
system does not
work.
● Make sure the base unit is plugged in.
● Make sure the answering system is turned on.
● Press RESET after an AC line spike.
PROBLEM
The answering
system does not
answer calls.
● Set the REC TIME switch to either the one minute or
four minute option.
● The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.
Messages are
incomplete
After a power
failure, the
outgoing message
is deleted.
● The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers
to leave a brief message.
● The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved
messages.
● Record your personal outgoing message again.
The default message should remain.
No sound on the
base unit speaker
during call
monitoring or
message playback
● Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.
Cannot access
remote call-in
features from
another touchtone phone.
● Make sure you’re using the correct PIN.
• Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can
transmit the tone for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you
may have to use another phone to access your messages.
SUGGESTION
The DGA940 complies with TS001, TS002, TS004, AS/NNZS3260 and FCC Part 15
(as per ACA Radio Communications Class Licensing Requirements).
Frequency control: PLL
Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK
Operating temperature: 0º to +50º C
Frequency: 917.4 to 925.8 MHz (15 channels)
Power requirements: 10V 500mA (from AC adaptor)
Size: 187mm (W) x 89mm (D) x 222mm (H)
Weight: Approx. 3.2kg (including optional battery)
Battery: BT-900 (as a back-up)
Capacity 600mAH, 3.6V
Talk mode 2 hours
Standby mode 4 hours
Frequency: 917.4 to 925.8 MHz (15 channels)
Power requirements: Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack
Size (without antenna): 57mm (W) x 44.5mm (D) x 184mm (H)
Weight: Approx. 264g (including battery)
Battery: BT-900
Capacity 600 mAH, 3.6V
Talk mode 4 hours
Standby mode 7 days
Specifications, features, and availability of optional
accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.
HANDSET
BASE UNIT
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
YOUR NEW PHONE
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3737
One-Year Limited Warranty
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.
WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of
this warranty its DGA940 DGMax (here in after referred to as the Product), to be free from
defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate
and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of the original retail sale. This
warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is: (A) Damaged or not maintained as
reasonable or necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D)
Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or
malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or
parts or as a part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base Unit and Handset only. All
accessories (AC Adaptor, Battery, Mount Adaptor, Belt Clip, etc.) are covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at
any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor, at its discretion, will repair the defect
or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts and service. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND
DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.
WARRANTY CARD: If a Warranty Card has been included with this Product, please
complete and return to us within 14 days of purchase. Your name and the serial number of
the Product will then be registered in our database and this will help us process your claim
with greater speed and efficiency should you require warranty service.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: In the event that the
Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered,
freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of sales docket) to the
warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216
Ph: (02) 9599 3577 Fax: (02) 9599 3278
FREE CALL 1800 632 789
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre, (Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you).
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
FOR YOUR NEW PHONE
At Uniden, we’ll take care of you!
If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at
1800 632 789
THANK YOU
Uniden Australia Pty Limited
© 1999 Uniden Australia Pty Limited
Part Code UCZZ01655BZ
FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PHONE!
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