Setting up the Phone9
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall12
Expanding Your Phone14
Connecting the Charger14
Register the Handset15
Main Menu Options16
Setting Menu Options17
BASICS31
Making and Receiving Calls31
Call Waiting32
Placing a Call on Hold32
Redialing a Call33
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume34
Muting the Ringer35
Mute Microphone35
Tone Dialing Switch-over36
Traveling Out of Range36
Privacy Mode37
Conferencing37
Using One Touch Voice Mail Access39
PHONEBOOK40
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial)40
Chain Dialing41
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters42
Viewing the Phonebook44
Making Calls Using the Phonebook45
Speed Dialing45
Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry46
Copying Phonebook Entries47
CALLER ID48
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)48
Deleting a Caller ID Message50
Using the Caller ID Message List51
Call Waiting Deluxe Features53
MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES54
Multi-Handset Features54
Using DirectLink Mode54
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature55
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION58
Changing the Digital Security Code58
Find Handset58
Installing the Beltclip59
Headset Installation59
Note on Power Sources60
General Information62
TROUBLESHOOTING63
Troubleshooting63
Liquid Damage65
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY66
I.C. NOTICE68
MEMORY LIST69
INDEX70
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART71
[1]
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless
Telephone System! This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones.
When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support
up to 10 handsets. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere in
your home or office where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
Extra handsets also allow you to establish a 4-way conference call among 2
handsets, the base speakerphone, and an outside line.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
As an Energy Star
models meets the Energy Star
Energy Star
®
Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Features
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• 5.8GHz Digital Expandable
• Dual Keypad and LCD Screen at Base
• 10 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands-Free Duplex Speakerphone in the Handset and Base
• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)
• 100 (handset) and 50 (base) Programmable CID or Memory Locations
• Trilingual Display Options (English, French and Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets
• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 ringer tones and 10 melody ringers)
• Mute and Hold Features
• Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature
•DirectLink™ Mode
• Room/Baby Monitoring
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
• Animation Displays
WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [2]
FEATURES/
WELCOME/
This series features AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing
the handset from the cradle so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to
hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.
To protect you against mis-billed calls that might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, this series has
Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of more than
10,000,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standard digital transmissions. The
result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal
interference from other cordless phones.
IntegriSound™ Built in sound quality which provides life-like conversations.
With DirectLink™ mode, you can use 2 or more handsets as radio transceivers (walkie-talkies).
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
®
Uniden
is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America.
Terminology
•Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is
present.
•Talk Mode -The handset is not in the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed, enabling a dial tone.
Talk
appears on the display.
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WELCOME/
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Controls & Functions
1
2
3
4
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10
11
12
13
5
6
1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
14
3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
7
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8
9
8. soft Keys (P. 8)
15
9. cid/vol/ (volume up) (P. 49, 34 & 17)
16
10.redial/p/vol/ (volume down) (P. 34 & 31)
17
11.
/tone/< (P. 36 & 42)
*
12.speaker (P. 31)
13.intcom/hold (P. 55 & 32)
14.Headset Jack Cover
18
15.talk/flash (P. 31 & 32)
19
16.end (P. 31)
20
17.phonebook (P. 40)
21
18.#/> (P. 42)
19. (Message) (P. 39)
20.Handset Microphone
21.Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS
24
33
34
25
26
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40
35
36
37
38
39
41 42222332
43
22. In use LED
23. phonebook (P. 40)
24. cid (P. 49)
25. Charge LED
26. Base Charging Contacts
27. intercom/hold (P. 55 &
32
)
28. mic (microphone)
29. find handset (P. 58)
[5] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
30. do not disturb (P. 35)/DND LED
31. / tone /
< (P. 36)
32. LCD Display
33. soft Keys (P. 8)
34. Base Speaker
35. speaker/speaker LED (P. 31)
36.
flash
(P. 32)
37.
mute
(P. 35)
38.
exit
(P. 44)
39.
/volume /
(P. 34 & 17)
40.
# / >
(P. 42)
41. DC IN 9V Jack
42. TEL LINE Jack
43. Base Antenna
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(volume up/down)
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS
Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
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* This icon changes depending on ringer volume level (High, low and off)
ICONAppears DuringDESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,
the Handset ID appears here.)
Day of the week and time
envelope icon
Number of new Caller ID calls received
Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon changes depending on
the battery status (empty, low, medium and full).
StandbyThe Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
TalkThe Mute icon appears when you mute the handset or base.
TalkThe Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used (handset only).
TalkThe Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
Standby
When a new message is received, an envelope icon is displayed on the LCD screen
(base only).
DISPLAY AND ICONS
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DISPLAY AND ICONS [6]
Animation Displays (Handset only)
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The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and
what they mean:
Turning on the phoneHanging up the phoneConfirmation (Done!)Deleting (Deleted!)
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DISPLAY AND ICONS
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Soft Key Function
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on
the base and three on each handset.
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when
the base is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last number. When the handset is in talk
mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.
Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.
In standby mode
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SOFT KEY FUNCTION [8]
SOFT KEY FUNCTION
note
For maximum range:
•Keep the antenna free
of obstruction.
•When the handset is
not in use place the
handset in an upright
position.
•Do not hold the
handset where you
would block the signal.
Correct
Incorrect
•Metal and reinforced
concrete may affect
cordless telephone
performance.
GETTING STARTED
Setting up the Phone
A. Choose the best location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines
you should consider:
• 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 handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors,
microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
• 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 phone line, be sure that
installing the system does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified
installer.
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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges
automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge
capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
2) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the red
and black wires is near the jack inside the battery
compartment. Match the connector's wire colors to the
polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way).
Push the battery pack connector into the jack until it
clicks into place.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently pulling on
the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery
jack will remain in place.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and slide
it upwards until it clicks into place.
note
The battery may be
purchased by calling
Uniden's Parts
Department (see back
cover page).
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GETTING STARTED [10]
note
•Use only the supplied
[AD-830] AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
•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.
GETTING STARTED
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to
a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power
supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a
switch).
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the base unit.
Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that
you can unplug the AC adapter easily.
3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset
makes good contact with the base charging
contacts.
4) After installing the battery pack in the handset,
charge your handset for at least 15-20 hours before plugging into the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,
connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE
jack and to a telephone outlet.
[11] GETTING STARTED
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
GETTING STARTED
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord
through the hole on the wall mount adapter.
2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack.
4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on
the base.
5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and
down until the phone is firmly seated.
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DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
To remove, push up
a tab on the wall
mount adapter as
shown.
GETTING STARTED [12]
!
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 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 12 to
mount the telephone.
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[13] GETTING STARTED
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Expanding Your Phone
10 Handset Expandability
Your phone supports up to 10 handsets,
including any handsets supplied with your
phone. You can now place a fully-featured
cordless handset anywhere AC power is
available to connect the handset charger.
Up to 2 handsets can be used in DirectLink
Mode or on an intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. It is possible
to have a 4-way conference among the base, 2 handsets, and one outside line.
All of the handsets ring when a call is received.
Backwards/Forwards Compatibility
Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital
Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the
TCX400, TCX440, and ELX500. (Please check
www.uniden.com for an updated list of expansion handsets
compatible with this series.)
Connecting the Charger
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and
place the handset in the charger with the
keypad facing forward. (See “B. Install the
rechargeable battery pack into the handset”
on page 10.)
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GETTING STARTED
note
•If you have any trouble
with your phone, visit
our web site at
www.uniden.com or call
our Customer Hotline at
1- 800-297-1023 (Mon Fri 7 am to 7pm, Sat/
Sun 9 am to 5pm, CST).
(The Customer Service
Hotline is closed on
holidays.)
•Charge the handset
battery pack for at
least 15-20 hours
before using your new
cordless telephone for
the first time.
note
•An extra handset can
be registered when the
main base is in
standby mode.
•If a handset has ever
been registered to a
different base, you
must de-register the
handset before you can
register it to the new
base (see page 30).
Register the Handset
If you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset before use.
Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When
charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have
not been registered display
registration or refer to Owner's Manual
the base, the handset ID will be assigned.
Register the expansion handset to main base
Before an expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15
hours.
To register TCX805, simply place it in the main base.
While the handset is registering,
Registration complete.
Registration failed.
To register a ELX500, TCX440, or TCX400 handset, follow the steps below:
1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base.
2) While pressing down find handset, reconnect the AC adapter.
3) On the handset, press and hold # until you hear a beep.
While the handset is registering,
Registration complete.
Registration failed.
Models vary! Charge handset on the base for
. When you register an extra handset to
Handset Registering
will appear in the LCD. When
is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If
appears, please try these steps again.
Handset Registering
will appear in the LCD. When
is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If
appears, please try these steps again.
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Main Menu Options
Your phone has six main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset
Setup, Base Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS. You can change Room
Monitor, and Global Setup settings from the base or from any handset. DirectLink
Mode, Handset Setup, and Deregister HS are only available from a handset. Base
Setup is only available from the base.
Handset and Base Setup Default Settings
The default settings set from the factory match the features that most people use.
You may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you
must set and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the
phone features. The table below lists the default settings.
FunctionHandsetBaseFunctionHandsetBase
Edit Voice Mail
Ringer Volume
Ringer Tones
Distinctive Ring
Auto Talk
Anykey Answer
Banner
Language
Contrast (LCD Contrast)
Key Touch Tone
Animation Screen
Room Monitor
(allow monitoring)
None
High
Flicker-
On-
Off-
Off-
“ “-
English
Level 5
On-
On-
On-
Day & Time
CW / CWDX
Area Code
Dial Mode
Voice Ma il Tone
SUN 12:00 AM
CW on/CWDX off
None
Tone
On
note
• For Global Setup,
and Deregister HS
menu options, make
sure the line is not
in use and the
handsets are within
range of the base.
•Main menu flow
chart is provided on
page 71.
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Setting Menu Options
Using the interface
Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.
GETTING STARTED
• Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu.
• Usevolume up/down to scroll through options.
• Press the OK soft key to make a selection.
• Press the BACK soft key to return to the previous
screen.
• Press end or exit to exit the menu.
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DirectLink Mode (Handset only)
GETTING STARTED
In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink
Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or
a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact
with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to
activate this feature.
Using DirectLink Mode
1) Press the MENU soft key and select the DirectLink Mode
menu.
To enter DirectLink mode press [ENTER]
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2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink mode.
You will hear a confirmation tone, and
Complete
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DirectLink Mode
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3) To return back to the normal mode, press the CANCEL
soft key and then the OK soft key, or return the handset
to the cradle.
note
You must have at least
two handsets to use
Direct Link Mode.
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Room/Baby Monitor
GETTING STARTED
note
This feature only works
when the handset(s) is
within the range of the
base.
This feature allows you to monitor
sounds in another room. Place the base
or a handset in the room you wish to
monitor; it will function as a
microphone. A second handset can be
set to function as a remote speaker,
Monitor using
handset or
base unit
allowing you to monitor sounds in the
room.
Using Room/Baby Monitor
1) Press the MENU soft key and select
Room Monitor menu.
2) Select the handset or base you want
to monitor by using volume up/down.
3) Press the OK soft key.
Monitoring
appears, and you hear sounds in the room
where the handset or the base is installed.
4) To turn off the Room Monitor, press the END soft key,
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or end.
If you want to prevent other handsets or the base from monitoring this handset,
press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Room
Monitor submenu. Select
Off
and press the OK soft key.
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Handset Setup / Base Setup
The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base.
Programming your Voice Mail Access Number
Edit voice Mail allows you to program or delete the voice mail access number.
1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup
menu or the Base Setup menu, and then the Edit
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2) Enter your personal access number using the number
keypad (0-9),
or the PAUSE soft key (for base) (up to 20 digits).
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*
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear the confirmation tone.
To delete the current Voice Mail Access Number, delete all numbers in step2 using
the DELETE soft key and the OK soft key.
Selecting a Ringer Volume
Ringer volume lets you choose from one of three ringer volumes.
From the handset
1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup
menu, and then the Ringer Volume submenu.
2) Press volume up/down to select
HIGH, LOW
, or
OFF
.
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
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From the base
In standby mode, press volume up/down to select one of three ringer
volumes (Off, Low, or High).
Selecting a Ringer Tone (Handset only)
Ringer tone lets you choose from 10 ringer tones or 10 melodies:
- Ringers (Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug, Beep Boop, Tone Board,
Chip Chop, Party Clap, Reminder)
- Melodies (Beethoven's Symphony #9 [Beethoven9], For Elise [Elise], We Wish You A Merry
Christmas [Merry- Xmas], Home Sweet Home [Hm Swt Hm], Lorri Song #6 [Lorri Song],
When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling [Irish Eyes], Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart
[Sweetheart], Star Spangled Banner [Star Spngl], Old MacDonald [Old MacDld])
You must set a separate ringer tone on each handset.
GETTING STARTED
1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup
menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu.
2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer. You will
hear the ringer or melody as you scroll through the
options.
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
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Distinctive Ringer Setup (Handset only)
Distinctive Ringer allows you to assign a designated ring tone to a stored
phonebook number. When a call is received and the Caller ID information matches
the information in one of the phonebook memory locations, the phone uses the
distinctive ring assigned to that particular caller. You can assign distinctive rings
to multiple phonebook memory locations. Switching the setting to Distinctive Off
disables distinctive ringing: all incoming calls will have a normal ring tone.
Switching to Distinctive On activates all programmed distinctive ring memory
locations.
GETTING STARTED
1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup
menu, and then the Distinctive Ring submenu.
2) Press volume up/down to select
On
or
Off
.
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
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