Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden
XC800 Series Cordless Telephone. These phones
are designed to exacting standards which provide
reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.
This series of phones is available in designer
colors which are designated by different model
numbers. This manual describes the operation
of the XC810 and the XC815.
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch ............8
Adjusting Ringer Controls ...............8
Adjusting Handset Receiver Volume........8
Automatic Digital Code Security...........8
Using Your Phone ........................9
Making and Receiving Calls ..............9
Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find ...9
Programming Your Phone..................10
Storing a Number in Memory ............10
Storing a Mixed Number ...............10
Dialing a Stored Number ...............10
Chain Dialing .......................10
Erasing a Stored Number ...............10
Troubleshooting .........................11
Specifications ...........................11
AutoTalk
removing the handset from the base so you don’t
have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping
switches. AutoStandby
simply returning the handset to the base.
The UltraClear Plus innovative technology, together
with 25 different channels, virtually eliminates
background noise and provides you with the best
possible reception during all of your conversations.
™
allows you to answer a call by just
™
allows you hang up by
Features
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25 Channels (43/49 MHz)
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AutoSecure
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Random Code™Digital Security
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Handset Ringer/Volume Controls
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UltraClear Plus
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AutoTalk
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AutoStandby
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10-Number Memory
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1-way Page/Find Button
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Redial/Flash Key
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14 Day Battery Life
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To protect you against misbilled calls which might
result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, Random Code
automatically selects one of over 65 thousand
digital security codes for the handset and base.
Also, the AutoSecure
your phone when the handset is in the base.
To get the most from your phone, please read this
owner’s manual thoroughly. Also be sure to complete
the product registration form and mail it in.
Be sure to visit our web site at: www.uniden.com.
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digital security
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feature electronically locks
Included with the XC800 Series Phone
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Parts Department at: (800) 554-3988,
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
BaseHandsetRechargeable Battery
AC AdapterShort Telephone CordLong Telephone Cord
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Precautions and Important Safety Instructions
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This Owner’s Manual
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Controls and Functions
1. Talk Button T
2. Numeric Keypad
3. Tone Key
4. Memory Key
M
5. Ringer and Earpiece Volume V and
Ringer Key
G
6. Talk/Batt Low Indicator
7. Flash/Redial Key
r
8. Channel Select Key C
9. Pause
P
10. Tone Pulse switch
11. Telephone Jack In
12. AC Adapter Jack In
13. Status (in use) Indicator
14. Page/Find Key
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Extend A Phone
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Installation
Selecting a Location
Before choosing a location for your new phone,
read the “Installation Considerations” included in
the “Precautions and Important Safety
Instructions” brochure.
Applying Power to the Base
All the XC800 Series phones require the included
AC adapter and an AC outlet that is not controlled
by a wall switch. To relieve strain on the DC plug
when the phone is placed on a desk or table,
connect the adapter as shown below.
Wrap the power cord
around the convenient
notch on the bottom.
Important: Place the
power cord so that it
does not create a trip
hazard, or where it could become chafed and
create a fire or other electrical hazards.
Desk or Tabletop Installation
1. Place the base on a desk or tabletop.
2. Plug the AC
adapter cord into
the 9V DC input
jack on the base.
Wall Installation
Standard Wall Plate Mounting
These phones are designed to be mounted on a
standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.
1. Plug the AC adapter into
the base.
2. Place the AC adapter cord
inside the molded channel.
3. Plug one end of the short
telephone cord into the
TEL LINE
jack on the base.
3. Place the AC adapter
cord around the
strain relief.
4. Plug one end of
the long
telephone cord
into the
jack on the base.
5. Plug the other end of
the cord into the wall
telephone jack.
6. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC
wall outlet.
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
TEL LINE
Use only the Uniden AC adapter supplied
with this phone.
4. Place the
telephone cord
inside the molded
channel on the
bottom of
the base.
Then plug the
other end of the
telephone cord
into the modular
jack on the wall.
5. Place the base on the posts of the wall plate
and push down until it’s firmly seated.
6. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC
wall outlet.
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Direct Wall Mounting
If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can
mount your phone directly on a wall. Before
mounting your phone, consider the following:
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Select a location away from electrical cables,
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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
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supporting the weight of the base and handset.
Use #10 screws with anchoring
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devices suitable for the wall material
where the base will be placed.
1. Insert two mounting screws
15
inches apart. Allow
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16
3
about
the wall and screw heads for
of an inch between
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mounting the phone.
2. Plug the AC adapter into
the base.
3. Place the AC adapter cord
inside the molded channel.
5. Place the cord inside the
molded channel on the
bottom of the base.
6. Place the base on the
screws and push down
until it’s firmly seated.
7. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord
into the wall jack.
8. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 VAC
wall outlet.
Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a
wall switch.
4. Plug one end of the long
telephone cord into the
TEL LINE
jack on the
base.
Setting the Handset Retainer
The handset retainer holds the handset in place if
your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps
below describe how to remove and replace the
retainer so that the tab faces up.
1. Push up on the
handset retainer on
the base, and slide
the tab out.
2. Flip the retainer
over so the tab
faces up.
3. Put the retainer
back into its slot
on the base.
4. Push down on
the handset retainer
until it snaps into
place.
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Setting Up Your Phone
Extending the Antenna
Before using your phone, be sure to raise its
antenna to the vertical position.
Then, fully extend the antenna.
Installing the Handset Battery Pack
1. Press in on the battery
cover release.
2. Slide the battery
compartment cover down.
3. Align the plastic
connector of the
Nickel-Cadmium
battery pack with
its socket and plug
it in.
Note: The black lead
will be on the right
when the plug is
properly aligned.
4. Place the battery pack inside
the battery compartment,
and slide the battery
cover back on.
Cleaning the Battery Contacts
To maintain a good
charge, it is important
to clean all charging
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.
Charging the Battery Pack
Initial Battery Charging
The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack
must be fully charged before using your phone
for the first time. We recommend that the battery
pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours,
without interruption, before plugging the phone
line into your new phone.
Place the handset
on the base. Either
place the handset
with the earpiece in
the cradle.
—OR—
Place the handset in the
cradle with it standing on
end (desk mount only) .
Note: Make sure to change the
handset retainer before
hanging up the phone (wall
mounted bases).
Note: The built-in memory backup feature allows
up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack
and install a new one without losing any
numbers stored in memory.
Battery Memory Effect
Rechargeable batteries can develop a “memory”
(reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated
charge and discharge cycles. The battery life will
seem to be shorter every time you use the unit.
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To Avoid this Memory Effect
At least once a month, operate the unit until the
“Battery Low” indicator appears. Then recharge
the battery for a full 15 - 20 hours. Avoid putting
the handset back in the base after using the phone
for a short time. This could cause “topping off”
the charge.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery
pack in the handset is
very low and needs to
be charged, the
talk/batt low
LED flashes.
talk/batt low
If the
programmed to eliminate its functions to save
power. The table below describes how to return
your phone to normal operation.
During a CallIn Standby Mode
Only the T button operates.
The handset beeps and the
talk/batt low
every 3 seconds.
Complete your call as quickly
as possible.
Return the handset to the base
for charging.
Note: Allow 15 to 20 hours without any
interruption for the handset to fully recharge.
LED begins to flash, the phone is
None of the buttons will operate.
LED flashes once
The handset
flashes once every 3 seconds.
You will not be able to make a
call.
Return the handset to the base
for charging.
talk/batt low
LED
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch
Be sure the
PULSE/TONE
is in the
position.
switch
TONE
Note: Most phone systems are tone dialing. Check
with your local phone company if you are not
sure whether your system is tone or pulse dialing.
Adjusting Ringer Controls
To adjust the ringer volume of your handset,
press
G when the phone is not in use.
You can also select one of two different ringer
tones for the handset.
Press
G to select a different ringer tone when
the phone is not in use.
Adjusting Handset Receiver Volume
Volume settings are “normal” and “high.” When
the handset is first picked up, the volume will be
at the “normal” setting. Pressing the
change the volume to “high.” This can be done
during a call.
V
will
Automatic Digital Code Security
To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a
digital code feature was added to all XC800 Series
phones. This digital code is shared only between
the handset and base. The code is set
automatically when you first use the phone.
To change the digital code, be sure the handset is
on the base, then:
1. Press the
2. After the handset stops beeping, remove it
from the base.
3. Wait 5 seconds, then place the handset on
the base.
4. The
security code is set.
If the base loses power while the handset is off
the base, the digital code may be erased. When
this happens, the handset will not function. To
reestablish communication between the handset
and base:
1. Restore power to the base.
2. Place the handset back on the base.
3. The
digital security code is set.
page/find
status
LED blinks to indicate that the digital
status
LED will blink to indicate that the
button on the base.
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Using Your Phone
Making and Receiving Calls
The following features of the XC800 Series
phones are different depending on the handset’s
location when you make or receive a call.
Handset On BaseHandset Off Base
Answer Call
Make Call
Hang up,
Redial,
Note: Sometimes when you press
the phone, you may get an error tone and the
phone will not disconnect. If this happens, place
the handset on the base or press
holding the handset close to the base.
Pick up handset
(AutoTalk).
1) Pick up handset.
2) Press
T.
3) Listen for dial tone.
4) Dial the number.
Return handset to base
(AutoStandby).
1) Pick up handset.
2) Press
T.
3) Listen for dial tone.
F.
4) Press
T.
Press
T.
1) Press
2) Listen for dial tone.
3) Dial the number.
T.
Press
1) Press T.
2) Listen for dial tone.
F.
3) Press
to hang up
T
again while
T
Changing Channels, Flash, and
Page/Find
To change channels or access call waiting while
the phone is in use, or to use the one-way page to
locate the handset, follow these steps:
Press These KeysYou Will Hear
A click similar to when
C is pressed. There
may be a brief pause as
your phone searches for
a clear channel.
A click, a short pause,
then the caller (if you
were on a call).
The handset beeps
on the
about 15 times.
Changing
Channels
FLASH
Page/Find
Press
C.
Note: Change
channels to help
eliminate background
noise.
If the call waiting tone
sounds, press
accept the waiting call.
Press
base to locate the
handset.
F to
page/find
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Programming Your Phone
All programming functions must be completed
when your phone is in the standby mode because
programming keys do not function while you are
on the phone.
Storing a Number in Memory
Use these keys to store a number in memory.
Note: An error tone will sound and the
programming procedure will be canceled if more
than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke
entry or step.
1. Remove the handset from the base.
2. Press
3. Enter the number you want
M
.
The talk/batt low LED blinks.
to store (up to 16 digits).
5551212
4. If a pause is needed during dialing to access a
long distance service, press
P
.
9P555
1212
Note:The
Pressing
length of the pause between numbers.
5. Press
6. Enter the memory location (0-9).
A tone indicates that the number is stored.
Storing a Mixed Number
If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can
store a mixed mode number so that you can easily
access long distance services.
Use these keys to store a mixed mode number
in memory.
Note: An error tone will sound and the
programming procedure will be canceled if more
than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke
entry or step.
1. Remove handset from the base.
2. Press
The
3. Enter the number to be dialed in pulse mode.
4. Presson the handset.
P
button counts as one digit.
P more than once increases the
M again.
M
.
talk/batt low
LED blinks.
555 1212
5. Enter the number to be dialed in tone mode.
3300
6. If a pause is needed during dialing to access a
long distance service, press
P
.
P3300
Note:The
Pressing
length of the pause between numbers.
7. Press
8. Enter the memory location (0-9).
A tone indicates that the number is stored.
Dialing a Stored Number
To dial a number previously stored in memory,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the handset from the base.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press the memory location number (0-9).
Chain Dialing
On certain occasions, after dialing a number, you
may be requested by the party or service you are
calling to enter a special access code, such as
when performing a banking transaction. To do
this, follow these steps:
1. Store the access code into one of the
memory numbers.
2. Dial the main number.
3. At the appropriate time, press
the memory location number where the access
code is saved.
Erasing a Stored Number
To erase a number previously stored in a memory
location (0-9), follow these steps:
1. Remove the handset from the base.
2. Press
3. Press the memory location number (0-9).
Note: An error tone will sound and the erase
procedure will be canceled if more than 20 seconds
elapse between each keystroke entry or step.
P
button counts as one digit.
P more than once increases the
M again.
T.
M.
M
followed by
M twice.
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Troubleshooting
If your XC800 Series Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple
steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
ProblemSuggestion
Status light won’t come on when handset is placed in base.
Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.
Can’t make or receive calls.
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.
Hear only continuous static from handset and phone will not
turn off.
Make sure AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
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Make sure handset is properly seated in base.
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Make sure that the charging contacts on the handset and base are clean.
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Make sure that the base antenna is fully extended and vertical.
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Move the handset and/or base to different locations and try again.
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Press the C button to select another channel.
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Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
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Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
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Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, and then reconnect it.
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Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery on the base for
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15–20 hours.
Extend the base antenna vertically.
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The handset may be too far away from the base.
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Place the base away from noise sources.
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The digital security code may be erased. Set the digital code.
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The power has been interrupted during a call.
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Restore power to the base. Make sure the phone is not plugged into an outlet
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controlled by a wall switch.
• If a power failure has occurred and power will be out for some time, remove
the battery from the handset. This will prevent the battery from completely
discharging.
Specifications
General
The XC800 Series complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68.
Frequency ControlPLL
ModulationFM
Operating Temperature -10° to 50° C
Base
Receive Frequency48.76 to 49.99 MHz
Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz
Power Requirements 120 VAC 60 Hz ± 3 VAC
Size7-1/4 in. (H) x 4-3/4 in. (W) x 2-1/2 in. (D)
WeightApprox. 11.1 oz.
Handset
Receive Frequency43.72 to 46.97 MHz
Transmit Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz
Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Size7-1/4 in. (H) x 2-1/4 in. (W) x 2 1/2 in. (D) (w/o antenna)
WeightApprox. 10 oz. (including battery)
Battery (BT-801)Capacity300 mAh, 2.4V
Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without
prior notice.
Talk Mode8 hours
Standby Mode 14 days
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Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,511,7614,523,0584,595,795
4,797,9165,426,6905,650,790
5,660,2695,661,780and other patents pending