Uniden Harley Davidson EHD 1200 Series User Manual

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover

Introduction to your New Phone . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Included in your Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installing and Adjusting your Phone . . . . . . . .4

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting the Dial Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Adjusting the Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using your New Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing . . . . . . . . . . .10

Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers . . . . . . . . . . .11

Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Replacing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Selecting a Different Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Flash Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Traveling Out-Of-Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting your New Phone . . . . . . . . .15

Quick Reference Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Specifications of your New Phone . . . . . . . . .16

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

OF YOUR REFERENCE GUIDE

Using Yourxxxx
New Phonexxxx

Specificationsxxxxx

Troubleshootingmxxxxx

Introductionxxxx

Installing andxxxxx

Adjustingxxxxx

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INTRODUCTION

The Uniden® EHD 1200 Series 900 MHz cordless phones are designed
and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and
outstanding performance just like the Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

o 900 MHz Extended Range Technology
o 40 Channel Autoscan
o 10-Number Memory Dialing
o 3 “One-Touch Speed Dial” Keys
o Tone/Pulse Dialing
o Handset Volume Control
o 32 Digit Redial
o AutoTalk™
o AutoStandby™
o 7 Hours Talk Time
o Hearing Aid Compatible

The EHD 1200 Series features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby.
AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset

from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or
flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply
returning the handset to the base.

The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates
background noise. This innovative technology, together with 40
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 EHD 1200 Series has
Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over
65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the
AutoSecure™ feature electronically locks your phone when the handset
is in the base.

FEATURES

WELCOME

TO YOUR NEW PHONE

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INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

Handset

Rechargeable

Battery

Teardrop Shaped Gas Tank (Base)

Telephone Cord

AC Adapter

l This Reference Guide
l Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
l Registration Card

To get the most from
your phone, please read
this reference guide
thoroughly. Be sure to
complete and mail the
product registration form.

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the
Uniden Parts Department at [phone]. Hours are
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday
through Friday. We can also be reached on the web
at www.uniden.com.

INSTALLING

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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:

l The location should be close to

both a phone jack and a
continuous power outlet.
(A continuous power outlet is an AC
outlet which does not have a switch
to interrupt its power.)

l Keep the base and handset away

from sources of electrical noise such
as motors and fluorescent lighting.

l Be sure there is sufficient space to rotate the base antenna

fully vertical.

l The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop.

l You should charge your handset for 15-20 hours before

connecting the phone line.

SELECTING A LOCATION

AND ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE

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1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the

DC IN 9V

jack on the base.

2. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded strain-relief.

3. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the

TEL LINE

jack on

the base.

4. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone wall jack.
(Remember, the phone must be fully charged before you can use it.)

5. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet that is not
controlled by a wall switch.

6. Raise the antenna on
the base.

INSTALLATION

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 7).

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
adapter supplied with
this phone. DO NOT use
an outlet controlled by a
wall switch.

Place the switch in the

TONE

position for tone dialing, or the

PULSE

position for

pulse dialing.

The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged
before using your phone for the first time. Before plugging the

phone line into your new phone, you must charge the
battery for approximately 15-20 hours without interruption.

1. Remove the handset
battery cover.

2. Plug the battery’s cable
into the handset. Place the
battery pack inside the
battery compartment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SETTING THE DIAL MODE SWITCH

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The plastic connectors
will fit together only one
way. Make sure the
battery’s connector is
properly aligned. Use
only the Uniden battery
pack (model BT-905)
supplied with
your phone.

3. Replace the battery cover.

t Ringer Tone and Volume

1. While the phone is not in use,
press .

2. The phone has two ringer tones,
each with two volume levels.

Press again until you
hear the ringer tone and volume
level you want.

t Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume

1. While you are on a call, press .

2. The phone has two receiver volume levels, one soft and one loud.
Press again until you hear the volume level you want.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME CONTROLS

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t Charging the Handset

Place the handset on the base
to charge.

t Low battery indicator

When the battery pack in the handset
is low and needs to be charged, the
LED above the talk button flashes
every 3 seconds.

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

t Cleaning the Battery Contacts

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

liquids or solvents.

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Rechargeable batteries
have a memory effect
that reduces standby and
talk time. To avoid this
memory effect, on a
monthly basis use the
phone until the low
battery indicator appears.

Then charge the battery
for 15-20 hours.

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1. Press talk.

2. Listen for dial tone

3. Dial number.

USING

YOUR NEW PHONE

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

1. Pickup handset.

2. Press talk.
3 Listen for dial tone

4. Press .

Handset Off Base

Handset On Base

To answer

a call

Pick up handset.

To make

a call

1. Pickup handset.

2. Press talk.

3. Listen for dial tone

4. Dial number.

To redial

1. Press talk.

2. Listen for dial tone

3. Press .

To hang up

Press talk, or return the handset to the base
(AutoStandby).

Press talk.

Fold out the front cover
of this reference guide to
use the CONTROLS
diagram for reference.

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You have 20 seconds
after pressing
to enter the number you
wish to store. Otherwise,
an error tone will sound
and the handset returns
to standby.

You cannot store
numbers in ,

, or .

Refer to “Speed Dialing.”

Your EHD 1200 Series phone has 10 memory locations for storing
important telephone numbers.

1. Remove the handset from the
base and press . The LED
above the talk button flashes and
you hear a beep.

2. Enter the phone number you want
to store (up to 16 digits).

3. Press and enter a number
(0-9) on the keypad for the memory
location you want to use.

A long beep sounds and the LED above the talk button goes out
indicating the number has been stored successfully.

If you select any keys other than 0-9, the handset will beep rapidly and
no number will be stored.

If you would like to use a phone number stored in memory to access
voice mail, for example, you can store a pause in the phone
number sequence.

To use this function, follow
steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a
Number in Memory,” then press
the button on the handset
to place a pause in the phone
number sequence.

Follow the remaining steps in the
“Storing a Number in Memory”
section to complete the operation.

ENTERING A PAUSE IN MEMORY DIALING

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY

Remember, the phone
number you wish to
store cannot have more
than 16 digits, including
the pause. (The
button counts as
one digit.)

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If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode
number (up to 16 digits) to easily access long distance services.

1. Remove the handset from the
base and press . The
LED above the talk button flashes
and you hear a beep.

2. Enter the number to be dialed in
pulse mode.

3. Press the button on the handset
to select tone mode. The button
counts as one digit and enters
a pause.

4. Enter the number(s) to be dialed
in tone mode.

5. Press and a number
(0-9) on the keypad for the memory location you wish to use.
You hear a long beep and the LED
above the talk button goes out.

To dial a phone number stored
in memory, press

talk, then press

and the memory
location (0-9). Your phone will dial
the stored number.

.

DIALING A STORED NUMBER

STORING MIXED TONE/PULSE NUMBERS

If you select a memory
location that does not
have a stored number,
the handset will beep
rapidly and the phone
will not dial.

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Your phone is equipped with three “One-Touch Speed Dial” keys for
instant dialing ( , , and ). You cannot

store phone numbers directly into speed 1, speed 2, and
speed 3. They are only used to dial phone numbers stored into

memory locations 1, 2, and 3 on the keypad.

1. To instantly dial phone numbers
stored in memory locations 1, 2,
or 3, simply press ,

, or .

(There is no need to press

talk, the phone will

automatically dial.)

2. If no phone number was stored in memory

locations 1, 2, or 3, the

handset will beep rapidly when you press

,

,

or and no number will be dialed.

After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access
code, for example, when performing a banking transaction.

1. Store the access code into one of the memory locations (0-9).

2. Dial the main number.

3. Press and the memory location of the access code at the
appropriate time.

CHAIN DIALING

SPEED DIALING

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1. Remove the handset from
the base.

2. Press twice.

3. Press the memory location
number (0-9) you want to clear.
You’ll hear a long beep
confirming that the number
is erased.

Remember, your EHD 1200 Series phone has 10 memory locations,
represented by the numbers (0-9) on the keypad. If you store a phone
number in one of these locations, then attempt to store a different
number in the same location later, the new number will replace the
previous one.

If you encounter interference while
using your phone, you can manually
change the phone’s channel for clear
operation. Interference can come
from appliances or other phones in
your home. This function works only
when the phone is in use.

The button on the handset
allows you to choose between 40
factory set channels. During the
course of a conversation, if you hear
static or noise which makes it
difficult to hear, press .
The LED above the

talk button

flashes, indicating the phone is
changing to another channel.

SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL

REPLACING A STORED NUMBER

ERASING A STORED NUMBER

Use flash for accessing services
such as call waiting. If you receive
a call during your conversation,
press the flash button on the
handset to accept the waiting call.
Press flash again to return to the
previous call.

As you begin to move too far from the base, you first hear a clicking
sound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel out-of­range, your call terminates.

TRAVELING OUT-OF-RANGE

USING THE FLASH BUTTON

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You must subscribe to
Call Waiting service from
your phone company to
use this feature.

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If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these
simple steps before calling Uniden customer service at [phone].

QUICK REFERENCE CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING

YOUR NEW PHONE

The charge light
won’t come on
when the handset
is placed in
the base.

l Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

base and wall outlet.

l Make sure the handset is properly seated

in the base.

l Make sure the charging contacts on the

handset and base are clean.

PROBLEM

The audio sounds
weak and/or
scratchy.

l Make sure that the base antenna is in a

vertical position.

l Press to help eliminate noise.
l 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.

l Check both ends of the telephone line cord.
l Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the

base and wall outlet.

l Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes,

then reconnect it.

l Place the handset back on the charging cradle

for a few seconds. The

status

LED blinks

indicating that the phone has been reset.

The handset
doesn’t ring.

l The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be

weak. Charge the battery on the base for
24 hours.

l The handset may be too far away from

the base.

l Place the base away from appliances or metal

objects.

l Place the handset back on the charging cradle

for a few seconds. The

status

LED blinks

indicating that the phone has been reset.

SUGGESTION

The EHD 1200 complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.
Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop
Modulation FM
Operating Temperature -10° to 50° C, 14° to 122° F

Transmit Frequency 925.997 ~ 927.947 MHz (40 Channels)
Power Requirements 9V 210mA (from AC adapter)
Size 6.69 in. W X 4.53 in. D X 9.23 in. H
Weight Approximately 16 oz.

Transmit Frequency 902.052 ~ 904.002 MHz (40 Channels)
Size 2.31 in. W X 2.14 in. D X 9.41 in. H
Weight Approximately 8.9 oz.
Battery: BT-905

Capacity 600 mAH, 3.6V
Talk mode 7 hours
Standby mode 14 days

Specifications, features, and availability of optional

accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.

HANDSET

BASE UNIT

GENERAL

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OF 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

1-800-297-1023

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS

PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Our Uniden representatives will be happy to help you with any matters regarding

the operation of this unit, available accessories, or any other related matters.

Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,Central Time.

Thank you for purchasing a Uniden product.

SPECIFICATIONS

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