Uniden DXAI 388-2 User Manual

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Contents

Welcome/Features 2 Quick Reference Guide 3 Controls and Functions 4 Getting Started

Read this First 6 Checking the Package Contents 7 Setting up the Phone 8 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the

Main Base Unit When to Re-register Handsets 13 Call Transfer Feature 13 Mounting the Main Base Unit on a Wall 14 Terminology 15 Setting Menu Options 16

Basics

Making and Receiving Calls 19 Adjusting the Handset Ringer and

Earpiece Volume 20 Redial 21 Tone Dialing Switch-over 21 Traveling Out-of-Range 21 Selecting a Different Channel 22 Page 22 Flash and Call Waiting 22

Memory Dialing

Storing Phone Numbers and Names 23 Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 25 Making Calls with Memory Dialing 27 Chain Dialing 28 Editing a Stored Name and/or Phone Number 29

Erasing a Stored Name and Phone Number 31

RocketDial

RocketDial 32 Storing and Editing the RocketDial 32 Making Calls with the RocketDial 32 Deleting the RocketDial 33

Caller ID Features

Caller ID 34 When the Telephone Rings 34 Viewing the Caller ID Message List 35 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 36 Using the Caller ID List 38

The Integrated Answering Device

The Integrated Answering Device 40 Features 40 Turning the Answering System On/Off 41 Setting Up Your Answering System 41 Using Your Answering System 49

Additional Information

Changing the Digital Security Code 55 Installing the Beltclip 55 Headset Installation 55 Note on Power Sources 56 Maintenance 56 Troubleshooting 57 General Information 60 Precautions & Warranty 61 I.C. Notice 63 Index 64 Remote Operation Card

Welcome

Features

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXAI388-2 series cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for

explanation purposes. The color of your cordless phone may vary.

As an ENERGY STAR product models meets the E

NERGY STAR

• Dual Handsets

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology

• 16 Digit, 3-line Backlit Display

• Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD)

• Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD Setup Menu

• 10 Number Memory Dialing (each handset)

• RocketDial (each handset)

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID (each handset)

• 30 Number Caller ID Memory

Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or

is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

• 32 Digit Redial

• Flash and Pause

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Page/Find handset

• 7 Hour Talk Time/10 Day Standby Time

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• Call Transfer

The DXAI388-2 series features include AutoTalkTMand AutoStandbyTM. AutoTalk allows you to

answer a call by just removing the handset from the main base so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the main base.

The UltraClear Plus

true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the cordless phone has Random Code

digital security which automatically selects one of over 260,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the AutoSecureTMfeature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the main base.

RocketDial

is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or

frequently called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user. Call Transfer allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset, only one handset at a

time can talk with an outside caller.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden®is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, UltraClear Plus, Random Code, AutoSecure, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

Step 1 Charging the Batteries

Step 2 Connecting

Step 4

Setting Up the Caller ID

TO INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERIES

Remove the cover.

Connect the battery pack connector with

the correct polarity.

Replace the cover.

TO PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug AC adapter cord into the main base unit and extra charging cradle and then

into a 120V AC outlet. (Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter.)

Place one handset on the main base and place the other handset in the extra

charging cradle. It does not matter which handset is placed on the main base and extra charging cradle.

Note: You must charge the batteries continuously

for 15 - 20 hours before using the phone.

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset battery pack is fully charged, after 15-20 hours of charging, plug the telephone cord into the main base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Choose the dialing mode” on page 18.

TO CHANGE CALLER ID OPTIONS

Step 3 Before Using, Register Extra Handset to Base

After fully charging the handsets, remove the handset from the extra charging cradle and place it on the main base.

(Base status LED light will begin to flash indicating registration is occurring.)

Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing

the extra handset from the main base.

Congratulations, the registration has been completed, and your dual handset cordless phone is ready for use!

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [ 3]

TURN THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON

Press answer on/off.

A pre-recorded greeting will play and your system is ready to accept calls.

TO RECORD A PERSONAL GREETING

Note: Three Caller ID options are available: AutoTalk, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW), and Area Code. Note: CIDCW can only be changed on HS1.

Press and hold cid/menu.

Press or to move the pointer to an

option.

Press select/channel to change the option

setting.

Press end and return the handset to the

main base.

Step 5 Setting Up the Answering System

Press and hold greeting until you hear

“Record greeting” and a confirmation tone.

Record your personal greeting. (Position yourself as near to the main base as

possible and speak clearly.)

When finished press greeting again or

play/stop.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

7 8

10 11

Controls and Functions

Dual Handsets

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 4 ]

1. Handset antenna

2. Beltclip holes

3. Optional headset jack

4. Handset battery compartment

5. Handset earpiece

6. LCD display

7. Cid (caller ID)/menu key

8. Talk/flash key

10. Redial/p (pause) key

11. Select/channel key

12. Handset microphone and

13. (volume up) key

14. RocketDial key

15. End key

16. (volume down) key

17. #/ (right cursor) key

18. Mem (memory) key

19. Delete/transfer key

20. Handset charging contacts

/tone/ (left cursor) key

ringer speaker

21 22

30 31

3625

27 28

Main Base

Extra Charging Cradle

21. Telephone line jack

22. DC IN 9V jack

23. Handset retainer clip

24. Set/ringer key

25. Delete ( ) key

26. Repeat/rew (rewind)( ) key

27. Find hs key

28. Memo key

29. Base charging contacts

30. Base speaker

31. Main base antenna

32. Speaker volume keys

33. Menu key

34. Status LED

35. Message counter display

36. Play/stop ( ) key

37. Skip/ff (fast forward) ( ) key

38. Answer on/off key

39. Greeting key

40. Microphone

41. Charging contacts

42. Charge LED

43. DC IN 9V jack

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 5]

Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 7)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 8)

Next, choose the best location to set up the main base unit.

Step 3 (page 9 to 11)

Then, insert the battery packs into the handsets. Connect the main base unit and extra charging cradle. You must charge the battery packs for 15-20 hours

before plugging into the telephone line and using the phone.

Step 4 (page 12)

After fully charging the batteries, register the extra handset to the main base unit. Remove the handset from the extra charging cradle, then place it on the main base for at least 5 seconds while the base LED flashes. Registration should now be complete.

Step 5 (page 40 to 48)

Finally, set the answering system.

Conveniently, your cordless phone allows you to transfer outside calls from handset to handset, simply by pressing the transfer key. Not to worry, conversations will not be interrupted; only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. The second handset cannot go off hook to listen to conversations or make an outgoing call while the other handset is in use.

GETTING STARTED[ 6 ]

Checking the Package Contents

Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.

• Main base unit (1)

• Handset (2)

• AC adapter (AD-420)(2)

• Rechargeable battery (BT-905)(2)

• Telephone cord (1)

• Beltclip (2)

• Extra charging cradle (1)

• This owner’s manual

• Other printed materials

GETTING STARTED

Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com

GETTING STARTED [ 7]

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best locations B. Install the battery packs

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Choose a central location

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet which is not switchable.

• Keep the main base and handsets away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.

• The main base can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate.

C. Connect the main base unit and the

extra charging cradle

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

GETTING STARTED[ 8 ]

B. Install the battery packs Charge the battery packs for at least 15-20 hours

before plugging the phone line into your phone.

GETTING STARTED

1) Press in on the battery cover release and slide the cover down until it comes off.

2) Connect the battery pack connector observing correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery compartment.

Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way. Once you are certain that you have made a good connection, then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Do not pinch the wires.

3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.

4) Place the handset on the main base and the other in the extra charging cradle.

• Use only the Uniden

battery (BT-905) supplied with your phone. Replacement

batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 7.)

• Place the extra handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward for 15-20 hours before use.

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Battery use time (per charge)

From fully charged (15-20 hours charge time)

•Seven hours continuous use

• Ten days when the handset is in the standby mode

Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the main base unit after a telephone call.

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Low Battery Alert

When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use,

Low Battery¨ appears on the LCD and none of the keys

will operate. If the phone is in use, ¨

Low Battery¨ flashes and the

handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the main base unit for charging.

The last number dialed in the redial memory, the names and the numbers stored in the memory locations are retained for up to 30 minutes while you replace the battery pack.

Cleaning the Battery Charging Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the battery contacts on the handsets and main base unit as well as the extra charging cradle with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.

contacts

C. Connect the main base unit and the extra charging cradle

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

and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Use

only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter.

2) Set the main base and extra charging cradle on a desk or tabletop, and place one handset on the main base unit and one in the extra charging cradle.

3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

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

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the main base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

• After installing the battery packs in the handsets, charge your handsets at least

15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handsets battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the main base and telephone wall outlet.

5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.

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

Modular

GETTING STARTED

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.

The handset can be placed face up or face down on the main base for charging.

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• When you charge the

HS1 New :01 Total :02

handset, the Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears. If HS2 appears, you are charging the handset No.2.

• The smaller cradle is

simply an extra charging device for either handset.

Before Using, Register Extra Handset to the Main Base Unit

The handset that is placed on the main base unit first will automatically be registered to the main base unit. (It does not matter which handset you choose to place on the main base unit first).

You will also need to register the extra handset by placing it on the main base. The extra handset WILL NOT operate properly until the registration has been completed. Once the handset is registered, it is ready for use.

Follow these simple steps to register:

1) First, install the battery packs in both handsets. Place either handset on the main base, then place the extra handset in the extra charging cradle. Charge both handsets for 15-20 hours.

2) After fully charging both batteries, remove the handset in the extra charging cradle, and place it on the main base. The status LED light on the main base will begin to flash, indicating that the registration is taking place between the extra handset and the main base.

3) Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing the handset from the main base.

Congratulations, the registration has been completed, and your dual handset cordless phone is ready for use!

GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]

When to Re-register Handsets

Transfer Call

Hold Transfer Call

1) You’ll need to re-register the extra handset (follow steps on page 12) each time the digital security code is changed. Refer to page 55 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.

When there is a power failure for more than one hour

If power failure occurs (e.g. due to electrical storm or if the unit is unplugged during a move), both handsets will need to be re-registered. To re-register, follow the same registration process on page 12.

Call Transfer Feature

To transfer a call (to the second handset)

1) Press delete/transfer during a call. The call will automatically be placed on hold and the transfer tone sounds. To cancel the transfer, press delete/transfer or talk/flash on the handset.

2) When the other handset receives the call, the transfer tone stops.

To receive a transferred call (from the second handset)

Pick up the handset (when AutoTalk is set to On), or pick up the handset and press talk/flash to answer the transferred call. Additionally, you can answer the transferred call by pressing any number key,

/tone/ , or #/ (when AutoTalk is set to On).

GETTING STARTED

• If the extra handset’s battery becomes very low, the handset must be recharged for 15-20 hours and re-registered to the main base unit.

• Make sure to return the handsets to the charging cradles after each phone call.

• If you transfer the call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected.

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DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Mounting the Main 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.

2) Route the AC adapter cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.

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

4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Route the cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.

5) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet.

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

GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]

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 main base and handset.

• Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the main 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 6 on page 14 to mount the telephone.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.

• Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, off the main base or extra charging cradle, and talk/flash has not been pressed. A dial tone is not present.

• Talk Mode - The handset is off the main base or extra charging cradle and talk/flash has been pressed enabling a dial tone.

GETTING STARTED [ 15 ]

GETTING STARTED

If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

Setting Menu Options

There are four setup options available. They are Caller ID options [AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code] and Dial Mode.

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the talk/flash button. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is on, simply remove the handset from the main base and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when AutoTalk is off, you must press talk/flash to answer the call.

CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using Handset 2, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. To confirm which handset is HS1, refer to the display indicating “

AutoTalk and Area Code options can be set by using either Handset 1 or Handset 2. Refer to the following screen.

Caller ID options

To change your AutoTalk and CIDCW:

1) Press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears.

2) Use and or a number key (1 and 2) to move the pointer to the selection that you would like to change. Press select/channel to toggle between ¨

3) Press end and return the handset to the main base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.

On¨ and ¨Off¨ for AutoTalk and CIDCW.

HS1” or “HS2”.

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To enter your Area Code If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the

Area Code option, your local area

code does not appear in Caller ID messages. Do not program this option, if your calling area requires 10-digit dialing. When reviewing Caller ID messages, you will see only the local seven digit number. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The Caller ID setting screen appears.

GETTING STARTED

2) Press 3 or press twice to select ¨

Area Code¨.

3) Press select/channel.

4) Use the number keys (0 to 9), #/ ,

delete/transfer to enter the 3-digit area code.

/tone/ or

5) Press select/channel. A confirmation tone sounds and the displayed area code is entered.

6) Press end or return the handset to the main base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.

When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, use the delete/transfer and number keys to enter the new area code. Then press select/channel. A confirmation tone sounds. To complete the setting, press end or return the handset to the main base unit.

GETTING STARTED [ 17 ]

• Make sure your bat-

tery pack is fully charged before choosing the dial mode.

• Dialing mode can

only be changed from handset 1. To confirm which handset is HS1, look at the display indicating “HS1” or “HS2”.

Choosing the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold cid/menu. The following screen appears.

2) Press 4 or press three times to select ¨

3) Press select/channel to toggle between ¨ for each setting.

4) Press end and return the handset to the main base unit. The handset returns to the standby mode.

• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set for tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set for pulse dialing.

• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones for certain situations during a call, you may "switch-over" to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch-over" on page 21.)

Dial¨.

Tone¨ and ¨Pulse¨

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Making and Receiving Calls

Handset On Base Handset Off Base

To answer

a call

To make

a call

To hang up

To redial

Pick up the handset (AutoTalk: On) or pick up the handset and press talk/flash (AutoTalk: Off).

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press talk/flash.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Dial the number.

1) Pick up the handset.

Dial the number, then press

talk/flash

Press end, or return the handset to the main base or extra charging cradle (AutoStandby).

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press talk/flash.

3) Listen for the dial tone.

4) Press redial/p.

1) Pick up the handset.

2) Press redial/p, then press talk/flash.

Press talk/flash, any number,

/tone/ or #/

(AutoTalk: On).

1) Press talk/flash.

2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Dial the number.

Dial the number, then press talk/flash.

1) Press talk/flash.

2) Listen for the dial tone.

3) Press redial/p.

Press redial/p, then press talk/flash.

Refer to page 16 "Setting Menu Options" to turn on the AutoTalk feature if desired.

BASICS

BASICS [ 19]

If you select “Ringer Off”, “<Ringer Off>” appears on the display when you make or receive calls, or charging the handset.

Adjusting the Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume

Handset ringer tone and volume

Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations.

Earpiece volume

Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.

When you press in Maximum mode or in Low mode, the handset beeps rapidly.

Ringer Mute

You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. (The main base unit will continue to ring.) When receiving an incoming call, press end on either handset to stop the ringing. The handsets will ring beginning with the next incoming call.

Ring Type A

High

Ring Type A

Low

Ring Type B

High

Ring Type B

Low

Ringer Off

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