Uniden EXP900 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

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. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a sink or
in a wet area.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

6. To protect the product from overheating, do not block or cover
any slots or openings in the Base Unit. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label.

8. 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.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can
result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the
Base Unit slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
product. Contact qualified service personnel when some 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.

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12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When 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 instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of

the leak.

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 this Operating Guide.

2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check the Lead Acid Battery Disposal information at
the beginning of this Guide for disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released 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 out
the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause
burns.

5. Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with
this product only in accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this
product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack
and battery charger.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

About the EXP900

The EXP900 is a 900 MHz Cordless Phone with voice scramble. It
is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability,
long life, and outstanding performance.

Features

• 900 MHz operation • Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Redial and Flash • One-Way Page, Base Unit

to Handset

• 10-Number Memory • AutoTalk

• AutoStandby • 40 Channels

• Battery Saving Feature • Voice Scramble

• Handset Volume Control/

Ringer Volume Control

• Wall mountable • Any Key Answer

• Hearing aid compatible • Extended range and clarity

• Belt clip • Visual LED indications

• Reversible Handset

Retainer

The EXP900 features include

AutoTalk™

Handset from the Base so you don’t have to waste time pushing
buttons or flipping switches.
by simply returning the Handset to the Base.

UltraClear Plus

The
background noise. This innovative technology, together with 40
different channels, provides you with the best possible reception
during all your conversations.

The EXP900 phone protects your privacy by scrambling any call
you make or receive. The RF signal between the Handset and
Base Unit are changed, making it difficult or impossible for
someone to receive and understand your phone calls.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your
phone being activated by other equipment, the EXP900 has

Random Code™

over 65,000 digital security codes for the Handset and Base Unit.
Also, the
when the Handset is in the Base. To get the most from your
EXP900, please read this Operating Guide thoroughly.

allows you to answer a call by just removing the

true compander circuitry virtually eliminates

digital security which automatically selects one of

AutoSecure™

AutoTalk™

AutoStandby™

feature electronically locks your phone

• Headset Jack for hands
free convenience

• Automatic Digital Code
Security

and

AutoStandby™.

allows you to hang up

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What’s Included with Your EXP900

900MHz

MUTE VOL CH

DEF

RINGER

3

MNO

ABC

TALK

6

2

JKL

WXY

5

9

1

GHI

TUV

4

8

OPER

PRS

7

POWER

CHARGE

INUSE

PAGE

0

]

REDIAL

EXP900 Base

EXP900 Handset Belt Clip

®

Operating Guide

900MHz

BATTLOW

TALK

MEM VOL CH

TALK

F
DE

3

ABC

2

1

MNO

6

JKL

5

GHI

4

WXY

9

TUV

8

PRS

7

POWER

OPER

0

AL
I
D
E

R

E

TON

FLASH

CHARGE

INUSE

PAGE

Base Stand

Lead-Acid Battery

Operating Guide AC Power Adapter

Short and Long

Telephone Cords

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your
place of purchase.

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Installation

Installing Your EXP900

Selecting the Installation Location

Select a location for the EXP900 to avoid excessive heat or
humidity (as in a kitchen or bathroom). The Base Unit of your
EXP900 can be placed on a desk or tabletop near a standard 120V
AC outlet and telephone line jack, mounted on a standard AT&T or
GTE wall plate, or mounted directly on the wall. Keep the Base Unit
and Handset away from sources of electrical noise (motors,
fluorescent lighting, etc.). Be sure there is sufficient space to safely
extend the Base Unit antenna fully.

Connecting the Telephone Line

There are three types of phone outlets:

• Modular.

• 4-prong jack.

• Hard-wired type.

Modular Jack

Plug the telephone line cord from the Base Unit into a standard
modular telephone jack.

Note:

An adapter (not included) is required. The adapter plugs into the
4-prong jack and the telephone line cord plugs into the adapter.

A modular jack converter (not included) is required. You may need
to rewire when connecting the converter (making color-coded
connections).

Note: Your Uniden Cordless Telephone Dealer or a telephone

If you do not have a modular jack, contact your local
telephone company for information on the installation of
these jacks.

4-Prong Jack

Hard-wired Jack

supply store can advise you on the proper adapter or
converter.

CAUTION:

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack

is specifically designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Setting the TONE/PULSE Switch

Place the switch in the TONE
position for tone dialing, or the
PULSE position for pulse
dialing.

Installing the Base Unit on a Desk or Tabletop

1. Install the Base Stand on the
base.

2. Plug the AC Power Cord (1)
and the Telephone Line Cord
(2) into the base.

2

1

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3. Thread the AC Power Cord
through the clip on the base
stand, and place the Base Unit
on the desk or table top.

4. Raise the antenna on the Base
Unit.

5. Plug the other end of the Telephone Line Cord into the

telephone wall jack. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.

Note:

Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the EXP900.

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6. Route the telephone and power cords where they will not

create a trip hazard, or where they could become chafed and
create a fire or other electrical hazards.

Mounting the B ase Unit on a Wall

Setting the Handset Retainer

1. Remove the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit by sliding it

upward.

2. Flip the Retainer over so the tab is facing up, and slide the

Retainer back into the Base Unit.

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Mounting on a Standard Wall Plate

The EXP900 is designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or
GTE wall plate.

1. Plug the AC Power Cord (1)
and the Short Telephone Cord
(2) into the base.

2. Place the power cord in the left
molded channel on the bottom
of the Base Unit.

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1

3. Plug the short telephone cord
into the phone and the GTE
Wall Plate jack. Place the Base
Unit on the two posts of the wall
plate and slide downward to
secure.

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4. Raise the antenna on the Base
Unit.

5. Hang the Handset on the Base Unit.

6. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

Note:

7. Route the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or

Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the
EXP900.

where it could become chafed and create a fire or other
electrical hazards.

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Mounting Directly on a Wall

If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the
EXP900 directly on a wall. Before mounting your cordless
telephone, 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 screws into the wall.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the
weight of the Base Unit and Handset.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall
material where the Base Unit will be placed.

1. Insert two number 10 screws,
with the appropriate anchor
device, in the wall 3 5/16 inches
apart vertically, allowing about
1/5 of an inch between the wall
and screw heads for mounting
the phone. Make sure the
screws are securely fastened,
and that the wall material is
capable of supporting the
weight of the Base Unit;
otherwise, damage to the Base
Unit could result.

3 5/16"

2. Plug the AC Power Cord (1)
and the Long Telephone Cord
(2) into the Base Unit.

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2

1

3. Place the power cord (1) in the
right molded channel and the
telephone cord (2) in the left
molded channel on the bottom
of the Base Unit.

4. Place the Base Unit on the two
screws in the wall and slide
downward to secure.

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1

5. Raise the antenna on the Base
Unit.

6. Hang the Handset on the base unit.

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7. Plug the other end of the Telephone Line Cord into the

telephone wall jack. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V
AC wall outlet.

Note:

8. Route the telephone and power cords where they will not create

Use only the AC Adapter supplied with the EXP900.

a trip hazard, or where they could become chafed and create a
fire or other electrical hazards.

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Installing the Battery Pack

Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes

after disconnecting the old Battery Pack to install a new
one without losing any phone numbers that may be
stored in the telephone’s memory.

Remove the handset battery
cover and install the Lead Acid
battery. Do not let the battery
become fully discharged. Be
sure to place the handset in the
base at night. Always charge a

NOTCH

new battery fully before using it.

Note:

For optimum battery performance, please charge the
battery overnight before using the system.

Installing the Belt Clip

Push the Belt Clip onto the
handset until it snaps into place.

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Charging the H andset

Place the handset on the base to charge.

Low Battery Indicator

When the Battery Pack in the

MEM VOL CH

R.VOL R.TONE

ABC

2

JKL

5

TUV

8

OPER

0

FLASH

BATTLOW

3

6

9

REDIAL

DEF

MNO

WXY

Handset is low and needs to be
charged, the BATT LOW LED
flashes every 3 seconds.

If this occurs while you are on
the phone, you hear an alert
tone. Complete your call as
quickly as possible, and return
the Handset to the Base Unit for
charging.

TAL K

TALK

1

GHI

4

PRS

7

TONE

Allow 12 to 16 hours without any interruption for the Handset to
fully recharge.

Cleaning the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is
important to clean all battery
contacts on the Handset and
Base Unit about once a month.
Use a pencil eraser or other
contact cleaner. Do not use any
liquids or solvents.

BATTLOW

TALK

MEM VOL CH

TALK

R.VOLR.TONE

ABC

DEF

3

2

1

JKL

GHI

MNO

5

6

4

TUV

PRS

WXY

8

9

7

OPER

0

TONE

REDIAL

FLASH

900MHz

R

POWE

CHARGE

IN USE

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Contacts