Uniden TRUC56 User Manual

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Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES 3 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 GETTING STARTED 8

Read this First 8 Checking the Package Contents 9 Setting up the Phone 10 Terminology 14 Setting Caller ID Options 15 Selecting a Language 17 Headset Installation 18

BASICS 19

Making and Receiving Calls 19 Redialing a Call 20 Ringer Volume Setup 21 Setting up the Vibrator Mode 21 Ringer Mute (temporarily) 22 Ringer Tone Setting 22 Distinctive Ringer Setup 23 Adjusting the Earpiece Volume 23 Mute Microphone 24 Tone Dialing Switch-over 24 Traveling Out-of-Range 25 Selecting a Different Channel 25 Find Handset 25 Flash and Call Waiting 26 Voice Mail LED 26

PHONEBOOK 27

Storing Phone Numbers, Names,

Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 27

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 29 Viewing the Phonebook 31 Making Calls Using the Phonebook 32 Speed Dialing 32 Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,

Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 33 RocketDial (One Touch Dialing) 34 Chain Dialing 35

CALLER ID 36

Viewing the Caller ID List 37 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 38 Using the Caller ID Message List 39 Call Waiting Deluxe Features 40

EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 41

Registering the Second Handset 41 Call Transfer Feature 42 Second Handset Operation 42

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 44

Changing the Digital Security Code 44 Installing the Holster 45 Note on Power Sources 46 Maintenance 46 General Information 47

TROUBLESHOOTING 48

liquid Damage 49

PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 50 I.C. NOTICE 52 INDEX 53

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for future reference.

Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for

explanation purposes.

As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.

Features

• 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology

• Two Handset Expandability (when model TXC400 is added)

• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID

• Dynamic Memory Location for Caller ID Messages and Phonebook Locations (up to 100 numbers in total)

• Trilingual Language Option

• Up to 5 Hour Talk Time

• Up to 8 Day Standby Battery Life

• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display

• One Touch Dialing

• Call Transfer (when model TXC400 is added)

• 32 Digit Redial / 3 Last Number Redial Locations

• 10 Distinctive Ring Options (6 ringers and 4 melodies)

• Mute Feature

• Flash and Pause

• Find Handset

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Earpiece and Ringer Volume Control

• Call Timer

• Vibrator Mode

• One headset included

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The TRUc56 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. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the TRUc56 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.

RocketDial™ is a one touch speed dial key that automatically dials your most important or frequently called number. The number dialed, is a preset number stored by the user.

Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilizes a “wider frequency band” vs. a “single narrow band” used in 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.

Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com

Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and RocketDial are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

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Step 1 Charging the Battery Step 2 Connecting Step 4 Installing the Headset

INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY

Remove the cover.

Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity.

Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.

Replace the cover.

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PLUG INTO AC POWER

Plug the AC adapter cord into the base unit and then to a 120V AC outlet.

Place the handset in the base.

You must charge the battery pack

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continuously

for 3-5 hours before

using the phone.

CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE

When the handset battery pack is fully charged, plug the telephone cord into the base unit and then into a telephone wall jack.

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Your phone is set for tone dialing. If your local network requires pulse dialing, please see “Setting up the phone, Choose the dialing mode” in your owner’s manual.

Step 3 Setting up the Caller

ID Options/Language

Note: Three Caller ID options are available: Auto Talk, Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) and Area Code.

TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS

Press MENU/MUTE.

Press UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Caller ID

Setup”, then press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to move the pointer to an option, then press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to change the option setting.

Press SELECT/CH and return the handset to the base.

TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE

Press MENU/MUTE.

Press UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Language”, then press SELECT/CH.

Press UP or DOWN to change the option setting.

Press SELECT/CH and return the handset to the base.

To make or receive a call, you must install the headset.

Wear the headset.

Plug the headset cord into the jack on the top of the handset.

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Controls and Functions

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1. Voice Mail LED

2. Headset Jack

3. LCD Display

4. TALK/FLASH Key

5. PB (Phonebook)/ROCKET (RocketDial)/

6. ▼ DOWN Key

7. ▲ UP Key

8. ✱/TONE Key

9. Handset Charging Contacts

10. END Key

11. CID (Caller ID)/

12. MENU/MUTE Key

13. SELECT/CH (channel) Key

14. DEL (delete)/TRANS (transfer) Key

15. RDL (redial)/P (pause) Key

16.

# Key

17. Handset Battery Compartment

t (left cursor) Key

s (right cursor) Key

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18. Base Antenna

19. PAGE Key

20. STATUS LED

21. DC Power Input

22. Telephone Line Jack

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Read this First

This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:

Step 1 (page 9)

Unpack the telephone and accessories.

Step 2 (page 10)

Secondly, choose the best location to set up the base unit.

Step 3 (page 11 to 14)

Thirdly, insert the battery pack into the handset. Connect the base unit. You must

charge the battery pack for 3-5 hours before plugging into the phone line and using the phone.

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Step 4 (page 15 to 17)

Fourthly, set the Caller ID options, and store your area code in the memory to use the Caller ID service. Choose the language of your display.

Note: Skip the area code setting if your calling

area requires 10-digit dialing.

Step 5 (page 18)

Finally, install one of the headsets supplied with your phone.

About the digital security code

This cordless telephone uses a digital security code to prevent unauthorized access to your base unit. This security code prevents other cordless handsets from making calls through your base unit. If you want to reset the security code, see page 44.

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 the Uniden Parts Department.

• Base unit (1)

• Handset (1)

• AC adapter (1)

• Rechargeable battery (1)

• Telephone cord (1)

• Headset (1)

• Holster (1)

Also included:

• This Owner’s Manual

• Other Printed Material

Uniden Parts Department (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED [ 9 ]

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 alarm equipment, contact your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Setting up the Phone

Do the following steps:

A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit B. Install the battery pack D. Choose the dialing mode

A. Choose the best location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations” on page 51. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:

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

Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment

Avoid noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock

Avoid personal computers

Choose a central location

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Avoid other cordless telephones

B. Install the battery pack

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Charge the battery pack for at least 3-5 hours before plugging the phone line into your base unit.

1) Press down on the latch and lift the battery cover.

2) Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the battery compartment.

Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic connectors will fit together in only one way. Make sure that you have made a good connection.

3) Align the left side of the battery and insert the battery as shown.

4) Insert the tabs of the cover into the slots of the battery compartment and securely close the cover by pressing down.

5) Place the handset in the base with the keypad facing forward.

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• Use only the Uniden battery (BT-925) supplied with your phone. Replacement

batteries are also available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 9.)

• Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the base after each phone call.

6) Slide the handset down until it clicks.

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Battery use time (per charge)

Fully charged (3-5 hours charge time)

• Up to 5 hours continuous use

• Up to 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode

When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name of the handset, HS1 appears.

Low battery alert

When the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is in the standby mode, ”

Low Battery”

appears on the LCD and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, ”

Low Battery” appears and the handset

beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base unit for charging.

The last number dialed in the redial memory is retained for up to 2 minutes while you replace the battery pack.

Cleaning the battery charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on both the handset and the base unit once a month. Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If the contacts become very dirty, using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the base to charge.

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C. Connect the base unit

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

to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.

2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.

3) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.

4) Make sure the status LED 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 base charging contacts.

• Use only the supplied AD-430 AC adapter.

Do not use any other AC adapter.

• To charge the handset, slide the handset down until it clicks.

• Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

• After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 3-5 hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone line cord to the base and telephone wall outlet.

5) Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to

a telephone outlet once the handset is fully charged.

If your telephone outlet isn't modular type, contact your telephone company for assistance.

Modular

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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.

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• If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call. If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.

• If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain situations during a call, you may “switch-over” to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing Switchover” on page 24.)

D. Choose the dialing mode

Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the mode as follows:

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press

2) Press

3) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Dial Mode”.

SELECT/CH and the display will show the current setting.

MENU/MUTE.

(The initial setting is Tone.)

4) Press

5) Press

6) Press

UP or DOWN to change the selection.

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

Terminology

Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.

Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the base, and pressed. A dial tone is not present. Talk Mode - The handset is not in the base and

Talk” appears on the display.

tone. “

TALK/FLASH has been pressed enabling a dial

TALK/FLASH has not been

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Setting Caller ID Options

There are three Caller ID setup options available: AutoTalk, CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), and Area Code. See page 16 for Area Code setup instructions.

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing when AutoTalk is On, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. Or if the handset is not in the base, press any number key, ✱ answer the call. If you set AutoTalk to Off, you must press

Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a call waiting number. CW Deluxe allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways. (See page 40)

You must subscribe to CIDCW from your phone company in order to use this feature.

The CW Deluxe is a separate service available through your phone company.

To change your Caller ID options:

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press

MENU/MUTE.

TALK/FLASH. If the phone rings

/TONE, or # to

TALK/FLASH to answer the call.

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2) Press

3) Press

4) Press

5) Press

6) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to

Caller ID Setup”, then press SELECT/CH.

“

UP or DOWN to choose “Auto Talk” or “CIDCW”,

then press

AutoTalk: “

CIDCW: “

SELECT/CH.

UP or DOWN to change the selection.

Auto Talk On” or “Auto Talk Off”

CIDCW On”, “CW Deluxe On” or “CIDCW Off”

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

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• If your calling area requires 10-digit dialing, do not program this option.

• When the area code has already been stored in memory, the stored area code will be displayed. To change it, press

DEL/TRANS and the

number keypad to enter the new area code.

Entering Your Area Code

If you enter a 3-digit area code number in the “Area Code” option, your local area code does not appear in Caller ID messages. For calls received from outside your local area code, you will see a full 10-digit number.

1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press

2) Press

3) Press

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Caller ID

”, then press SELECT/CH.

Setup

UP or DOWN to move the pointer to “Area Code”,

then press

SELECT/CH.

4) Use the number keypad (0 to 9) to enter a 3-digit area code.

MENU/MUTE.

5) Press

6) Press

SELECT/CH, and you will hear a confirmation tone.

END to exit.

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