Uniden TCX4 User Manual
TCX4 Series
Expansion Handset
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden TCX4 Series optional
handset and charger. This expansion handset is compatible with models
in the following series: CLX465 and CLX485. (Model numbers may vary.)
Each model within this series will support up to ten handsets. You can
place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home as long as
AC power is available to connect to the handset's charging cradle.
IMPORTANT
The TCX4 Series expansion handset will not operate unless it has been
registered to your main base. Refer to the owner's manual supplied
with your main base model for detailed instructions on operating your
new expansion handset.
Backward / Forward Compatibility
Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Expandable
Systems. Models include the Elite series (ELT560, ELBT585, ELBT595)
and the TRU8 Series (TRU8860,TRU8865, TRU8880, TRU8885, and the
TRU8888).
Your new handset has many advanced features that may NOT be
supported by main base models such as the TRU8 Series. Please visit
our website at www.uniden.com for feature comparisons.
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 Customer Service.
•Cordless Handset
•Charging Cradle
• AC Adapter (AD-0005)
(INPUT: 120V AC 60Hz)
(OUTPUT: 9V DC 210 mA)
• Audio Recording Cable
For answers to questions and to order genuine Uniden parts and
accessories 24 hours a day visit our website at www.uniden.com.
Customer support is also available by calling 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri
Help for our Special Needs Customers
If you need special assistance due to a disability or have questions on the
accessibility features of this product, please call 1-800-874-9314 (voice or TTY).
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
(Phone support is closed on holidays.)
• USB Cable
• Uniden's Cordless Telephone
Customization Tool CD-ROM
• Battery Pack (BT-0003)
• Belt Clip
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
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Installing Your Expansion Handset
Follow these three easy steps to get your new handset ready to use:
Install the battery pack.
1
Connect the charger and charge your new handset for 15 hours.
2
Register your new handset to the main base.
3
Step 1: Install the Battery Pack
Press down on the handset battery case
1
cover (use the finger indention for a better
grip) and slide the cover downward to
remove.
Place the battery pack in the battery
2
compartment with the connectors on the
battery and on the compartment aligned.
Place the battery case cover back on the
3
handset and slide it upwards until it clicks
into place.
• Use only the Uniden battery (BT-
0003) supplied with your phone.
Replacement batteries are also
available through the Uniden Parts
Department. (See page 2.)
• Recharge your handset on a regular
basis by returning the handset to
the charger after each phone call.
Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly
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Step 2: Connect the Charger
Connect the AC adapter to
1
the DC IN 9V jack and to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Set the charger on a desk or
2
tabletop, and place the
handset in the charger with
the LCD screen facing
forward.
Make sure the
3
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 charger charging contacts.
• Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use
• Place the charger close to the AC outlet so that you can
charge
LED
any other AC adapter.
unplug the AC adapter easily.
4 Charge the handset for 15 hours before using.
Step 3: Register the Handset
YOU NEED TO REGISTER THE TCX4 SERIES TO THE MAIN BASE BEFORE
USE!
For Main Base Models CLX465 and CLX485
Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be
1
charged for 15 hours.
With the main base in standby mode (i.e., not being used), place
2
the expansion handset in the main base to begin registration.
While the handset is registering,
3
appear in the LCD. When
the handset has been registered to the base.
Registration failed.
If
Handset Registering
Registration complete.
appears, please try these steps again.
is displayed,
will
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For Backward Compatible Base Models - ELT560 and the TRU8 Series
[TRU8860/TRU8865/TRU8880/TRU8885/TRU8888]
Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.
1
While pressing down on the following key, reconnect the AC
2
adaptor.
TRU8860/8865 models - find handset key
TRU8880 models - find hs/intercom key
TRU8885 models - flash/find hs key
Keep pressing the key until the CHARGE LED starts to blink.
For ELT560
1 Remove the battery compartment
cover from the back of the main
base.
2 Press and hold the Registration
button in the battery compartment.
3 Keep pressing the Registration
button until the handset charge
LED on main base starts to blink.
For TRU8888 (corded base model)
1 With the main base in standby mode (i.e. not being used), press
the MENU soft key on the base.
2 Use the up/down key to select
press the OK soft key.
3 Use the up/down key to select
4 Base LCD screen will display the following prompt:
On handset press & hold "#" key for 2 sec
On the handset, press and hold the # key until you hear a beep.
3
For Main Base Models ELBT585, ELBT595
With the main base in standby mode (i.e. not being used), press
1
menu/select.
Use the up/down key to select
2
Use the up/down key to select
3
The base LCD screen will display the following prompt:
4
On handset, press & hold "#" key for 2 sec
On the handset, press and hold the # key until you hear a beep.
5
System Setup
Register Handset
Registration
button
HS Registration
Register Handset
.
.
, and then
.
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