Uniden DXAI5688 User Manual

Contents

Welcome/Accessibility ..................................................2

Terminology/Manual Conventions Product Overview Controls and Functions Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location ................................................ 7

Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the

Handsets ....................................................................... 8

Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles ................... 9

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall ..................................... 11

Installing the Belt Clip .......................................................12

Headset Installation ..........................................................12

..........................................................4

................................................5

......................................................7

Using! .........................................................................13

When to Re-register Handsets ......................................... 14

Basic Setup ..................................................................15

Activating AutoTalk ............................................................ 15

Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting (HS1 only) ................

Programming Your Area Code .......................................... 16

Choosing the Dialing Mode (HS1 only) ............................. 17

Setting the Language ........................................................ 18

Using the Speed Dial Memory ....................................19

Storing a Name and Number in Memory ..........................19

Storing Caller ID in Speed Dial Memory ........................... 22

Using Your Phone ........................................................23

Making and Receiving Calls ............................................. 23

Making a Call from Speed Dial Memory ...........................23

Making a Call from the Caller ID List ................................24

Transferring a Call ............................................................25

...............................3

Redialing the Last Dialed Number .................................... 26

Selecting the Ring Tone and Volume ................................ 26

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume ......................................... 26

Using Call Waiting .............................................................27

Selecting a Different Channel ........................................... 27

Find Handset .................................................................... 28

Tone Dialing Switch-over.............................................28

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)

Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) ................................... 30

Viewing the Caller ID Message List .................................. 30

Deleting Information from the Caller ID List ...................... 31

......29

The Integrated Answering Machine ...........................32

Setting Up Your Answering Machine

Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) ......................38

.........................33

Using Your Answering Machine .................................41

Turning the Answering Machine On/Off ............................41

Remote Operation ............................................................ 44

Changing the Digital Security Code ..........................47

Maintenance .................................................................48

Troubleshooting ..........................................................51

Liquid Damage .................................................................. 55

Precautions ..................................................................56

The FCC Wants You To Know .......................................... 57

I.C. Notice ......................................................................... 59

One Year Limited Warranty .........................................60

Index .............................................................................61

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden multi-handset cordless telephone. This cordless phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit. The color of your cordless telephone may vary.

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

Accessibility

Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden’s products can accommodate persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line:

1-800-874-9314.

Our customer care hours as well as accessibility information can be found on our website, www.uniden.com, under the "Accessibility" link. If your call is received outside of our business hours, you can leave us a message and we will call you back.

Terminology

Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. Charger A cradle that charges the handset battery. It connects to power but does not connect to a phone line.

CID

CIDCW

Handset A cordless handset that can be placed anywhere in your home or ofce where AC power is available.

Standby

Talk

Caller ID is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see the name and number of incoming callers.

Caller ID on Call Waiting is available from your telephone provider. With this service, you can see incoming caller information while on another call.

The handset may be sitting on the cradle or out of the cradle, but is NOT in use. [talk/ash] has not been pressed and there is no dial tone.

When a dial tone has been enabled allowing the user to dial and carry on a conversation with an outside party.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses several different type styles to help you distinguish between different parts of the phone:

• lower case bold

• ALL CAPITALS indicates text on the display, such as menu options, prompts, and conrmation messages

• lower case bold

text with "[ ]" indicates a key or button on the phone

text indicates a status light on the phone base

Product Overview

Main Phone Features

• 5.8 GHz Extended Range Technology

• Multi-Handset System (Extra Handset(s) & Charger(s) Included)

• Call Transfer from Handset to Handset

• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting

• 3-Line Backlit LCD

• Trilingual Menu Displays (English, Spanish, or French)

• 30 Caller ID Memory

• 10 Number Memory Dialing

Answering Machine Features

• Digital Tapeless Recording

• Up to 13 minutes of Recording Time

• Call Screening

• Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages

• Voice Prompts (English, Spanish, or French)

• Time and Day Announcement

• Last Number Redial

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Page/Find Handset Key

• Earpiece/Ringer Volume Controls

• Mute or Turn Ringer Off

• Hearing Aid Compatible

• 20-Channel Auto Scan

• Desk or Wall Mountable

• Remote Message Retrieval

• Toll Saver

• Conversation Recording

• Voice Memo

• Selectable Ringer Options (High, Low or Off)

Controls and Functions

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15 16

17 18

7 8

10 11 12

3 4

13 14

15 16

17 18

7 8

10 11 12

3 4

Handsets

1. Handset antenna

2. Belt clip hole

3. Jack for optional headset

4. Handset ringer speaker

5. Handset battery compartment

6. Handset earpiece

7. LCD display

[ ] and [ ] (volume & ringer up/down) keys

[cid/menu] key

10.

[ /tone/ ] (left cursor) key

11.

[redial/pause] key

12.

[select/channel] key

13.

[talk/ash] key

14.

[end] key

15.

[#/ ] (right cursor) key

16.

[mem] (memory) key

17.

[delete/transfer] key

18. Handset microphone

19. Handset charging contacts

Main Base Unit

24 26 28

29 30

31 32

38 39

3533

3634

23 25 27

24 26 28

29 30

31 32

38 39

3533

3634

23 25 27

Extra Charging Cradle

20. Base antenna

21. Base charging contacts

22. Base speaker

23. Message counter LED

24.

[ ] (answer on/off) key

25. charge/in use

26.

[ ] (delete) key

27.

[ ] (play/stop) key

28.

[ ] (skip/fast forward) key

29.

[ringer] key

30.

[nd hs] key

31.

[greeting] key

32.

[volume/select/ ] (up) and

LED

[volume/select/ ] (down) keys

33.

[ ] (repeat/rewind) key

34. [menu/clock] key

35.

[set] key

36. Mic (microphone)

37.

[memo] key

38. TEL LINE

39. Base DC IN 9V

jack

40. Charging contacts

41.

(charge) LED

42. Charging cradle DC IN 9V

jack

Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources, such as radiators,

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

air ducts, and sunlight

Avoid television sets and other

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

electronic equipment

Choose a central location

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch).

• The base and each handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave

ovens, and uorescent lighting.

• The cradle can be placed on a desk, tabletop, or mounted on a standard wall plate. For better reception, place the base as high as possible.

• The base should be placed in an open area for optimum range and reception.

• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, be sure that installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable your alarm

equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualied installer.

Avoid noise sources such as a window by

a street with heavy trafc

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture,

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust,

extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Avoid other cordless telephones

Installing the Rechargeable Battery Packs into the Handsets

Each handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Once installed, the battery charges automatically when the handset is placed in the base or charging cradle.

To install the rechargeable battery pack:

1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the nger indention for a better

grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.

2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into the small jack inside the

battery compartment. (The connector notches t 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 slightly pulling on the battery wires. If

the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place.

4) Place the battery case cover back in the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks

into place.

Note: Use only the Uniden (BT-905) rechargeable battery pack supplied with your phone.

Installing the Base Unit and Charging Cradles

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

standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note:

• Use only the supplied AD-314 AC adapter for the base unit and AD-310 or AD-1010 for the charging cradle(s). 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

re or electrical hazard.

Charge the handsets by placing one handset in the base unit and other handset(s) in the charging cradle(s) with the keypad facing forward.

3) Make sure that the charge/in use LED and LED illuminate. 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 cradle’s charging contacts.

Note:

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (not controlled by a wall switch).

• Place each cradle close to the AC outlet to avoid long extension cords.

• Charge your handsets at least 15 - 20 hours before plugging into the phone line.

4) Once the handset battery packs are fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and a telephone outlet. If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance.

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Mounting 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 to the DC IN 9V

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

5) Route the telephone line cord through the molded wiring channel as shown.

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

7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.

Then push in and down until the phone is rmly seated.

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 ve feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive cord lengths.

jack.

• 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 7 on page 1

1 to mount the telephone.

Installing the Belt Clip

To attach the belt clip

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

To remove the belt clip

Pull both sides of the belt clip 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. (Headsets may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com or by calling our Parts Department. See back cover page.)

Register Handsets to the Main Base before Using!

HS1

To ta l: 00

HS1

To ta l: 00

Each handset will need to be registered to the main base unit before use. Whichever handset you choose to charge in the base unit will automatically register to the base unit. The handset charging in the extra charging cradle MUST also be registered to the base unit before use.

To register the extra handset(s):

1) Be sure all handsets are fully charged.

2) Pick up the handset from the charging cradle, and place it in the base unit. The charge/in use

base unit will begin to ash, indicating that the registration is taking place.

3) Wait for at least ve seconds, then pick up the handset from the base unit.

4) Repeat steps 2 - 3 for the rest of the handsets if you have.

5) Press

[talk/ash] on one handset. If TALK appears on the display, the handset is registered, press [end]. Then try with all other handsets. If each handset displays TALK, the handset has been registered to the base. Otherwise, return to step 1 and try again.

6) Once all handsets are registered, it doesn’t matter which handset is placed in the base unit or the charging cradle.

Note:

• When you charge the handsets, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset appears. Following display is the example of handset No.1 (HS1).

• The charging cradle can be used to charge any handset.

LED light on the

When to Re-register Handsets

In some cases, it may be necessary to re-register your handsets. To re-register your handsets, please follow registration steps outlined on page 13.

Re-registration is required in the following scenarios:

1) Each time the digital security code is changed. (Refer to

2) When there is a power failure for more than one hour.

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

4) In any circumstance in which you experience difculty connecting to the main base to place or receive calls.

Note: Make sure to return the handsets to the cradles after each phone call.

page 47 for details regarding the Digital Security Code.)

Basic Setup

There are ve basic options that you will need to set up: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), Area Code,

Dial Mode and Language.

CIDCW and Dial Mode options can only be set by using Handset 1. If you try to set by using other handset, you will not see these options listed on the LCD screen. (You can easily identify Handset 1 shows as

AutoTalk, Area Code and Language options can be set by using any handset.

Activating AutoTalk

AutoTalk will allow you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a key to answer the incoming call.

To activate:

1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold

2) Press

3) Press

[select/channel] to turn AutoTalk on. [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The

handset returns to standby.

HS1 will be seen in the display while the phone is charging.)

[cid/menu]. The following screen appears.

Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting (HS1 only)

Caller ID allows you to see the name and number of the calling party before you answer the phone. Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) lets you see the name and number of a call that comes in when you are on the line. You must subscribe to Caller ID service through your local telephone provider to use this feature.

1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

[ ] to move the pointer to select CIDCW. [select/channel] to toggle and turn on Caller ID on Call Waiting. [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset

returns to standby.

Note: To enable the setting change of CIDCW, you need to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting.

[cid/menu]. The following screen appears.

Programming Your Area Code

In some areas the telephone company may allow you to place a local call by dialing only seven digits (instead of ten). If this is the case in your area, you can program your local area code in your phone. Programming your area code will allow you to see the caller’s seven-digit phone number which will allow you to easily return the local call without modifying the number before dialing. If you get a call from outside your area code, you'll see all ten digits.

To program your area code:

1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold

[cid/menu]. The following screen appears.

2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select AREA CODE.

3) Press

4) Use the number keys (

If you make an error, use

5) Press

6) Press

[select/channel]. If an area code was already stored, the phone will display it.

[0] – [9] ) to enter the three-digit area code.

[delete/transfer] to backspace. [select/channel]. A conrmation tone sounds. [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The

handset returns to standby.

Choosing the Dialing Mode (HS1 only)

Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most telephone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing by default. If your phone company uses pulse dialing, you'll need to change your phone's dial mode. There's an easy way to tell:

try making a call. If your call connects, your phone's setting is ne. If not, you may need to change the dial mode.

To change the dial mode:

1) When the phone is in standby, press and hold

[cid/menu]. The following screen appears.

2) Press [ ] to move the pointer to select DIAL.

3) Press

4) Press

[select/channel] to set the phone to pulse dialing. [end] and return the handset to the base unit to complete the setting. The handset

returns to standby.

Note:

• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send the DTMF tones during a call, you can temporarily switch over to tone dialing. (Refer to "Tone Dialing Switch-over" on page 2

• To enable the setting change of Dialing Mode, you need to return the handset to the base unit when you complete the setting.

Setting the Language

You can change the language the handset menu displays. Choose from English, French, or Spanish.

To change the language setting:

1) When the phone is in standby, Press and hold

[cid/menu]. The following screen appears.

8.)

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

[ ] to move the pointer to select LANGUAGE. [select/channel] to select ENG, FR. or ESP. [end] or return the handset to the charging cradle to complete the setting. The

handset returns to standby.

Using the Speed Dial Memory

Your cordless phone allows you to store up to ten names and numbers in each handset. You can dial these numbers with just a few key presses. The speed dial memory is not limited to phone numbers. You can store any number (up to twenty digits) that you need to enter once your call connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing. An example

is a frequently relled prescription number. Store your pharmacy phone number in one speed dial and your most frequently relled prescription number as another speed dial. To use, once you ring your pharmacy's automated

prescription line, simply press [mem] and the speed dial number where you stored your prescription number and press [select/channel].

Note: When editing the speed dial memory, you must press a key within thirty seconds or the phone will return to standby. If you return the handset to the cradle, the phone will return to standby also.

Storing a Name and Number in Memory

1) With the phone in standby, press [mem].

2) Enter

3) STORE NAME appears and a cursor ashes indicating that the phone is ready for the

[0] - [9] or use [ ] and [ ] to select the speed dial location where you would like to

store this entry, and then press [select/channel] twice.

name to be entered.

Note: If the selected speed dial number is already assigned, the Edit screen appears. You can select EDIT MEMORY to edit this entry, select DELETE MEMORY to erase this entry, or select GO BACK to choose another speed dial number.

4) Enter a name according to the instructions below, then press [select/channel]. If no name is required, go to step

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Num ber of times ke y is pr ess ed

keys 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2abc

3def

4ghi

5jkl

6mno

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wxyz

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• The name can be up to thirteen characters.

• Use

[ /tone/ ] and [#/ ] to move the cursor to the desired location.

• Press

[delete/transfer] to delete characters as needed or press and hold to delete all characters.

Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters.

With each press of a number key, the displayed character appears in the following order: upper case letters rst,

lower case letters next and nally the number corresponding to the key.

Note: If the next character uses the same number key, you must press [#/

] to move the cursor over.

Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set.

For example, to enter

1) Press

[6] once. Then press [#/ ] to

Movies.

move the cursor to the right.

2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

5) Press

6) Press

[6] six times. [8] six times. [4] six times. [3] ve times. [7] eight times.

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