Uniden XCA550-55 User Manual

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Included with the XCA550/55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cordless Telephone Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Extending the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Charging the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Handset Listening Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Handset Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Base Ringer Volume (XCA555 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making and Receiving Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Erasing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Integrated Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the Answering System On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Reviewing Your Time Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Your PIN Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Toll Saver Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Using Your Answering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Old Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Repeating a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Skipping a Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deleting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Deleting All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Message Full Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Leaving a Memo Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using a Touch-Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Telephone Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Answering System Troubleshooting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons:

Read and understand all instructions.

1.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol

3.
cleaners.

4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing

5.
serious damage to the unit.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To protect the

6.
product from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

7.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be

8.
damaged by persons walking on it.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electrical

9.
shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous

10.
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to qualified service
personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

12.
following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

B.

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

C.

If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (Adjust only

D.

those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work by a qualified
technician.)
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

E.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

F.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

13.

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Battery Safety Precautions

Caution:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions:

1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this Operating Guide.
Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check the Nickel-Cadmium

2.
Battery Disposal package insert for disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage

3.
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such

4.
as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with

5.
the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.
Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and battery charger.

6.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the XCA550/55 telephone with an integrated digital answering
system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding
performance.

This manual describes the operation of the XCA550 and the XCA555 models.

Features

The

25 46/49 MHz Channels

•

• Integrated Digital Answering System

•

AutoSecure

•

Random Code

™

™ Digital Security

• Handset Ringer/Volume Controls

• UltraClear Plus

• Pulse/Tone Dialing

•

AutoTalk

•

AutoStandby

™

™

• 10-Number Memory

• 1-way Page/Find Button

• Redial/Flash Key

• 14 Day Battery Life

AutoTalk™

removing the Handset from the Base so you don’t
have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping
switches.
simply returning the Handset to the Base.

allows you to answer a call by just

AutoStandby™

allows you hang up by

UltraClear Plus

together with 25 different channels, virtually
eliminates background noise and provides you
with the best possible reception during all of your
conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might
result from your phone being activated by other
equipment,
automatically selects one of over 65 thousand
digital security codes for the Handset and Base
Units. Also, the
electronically locks your phone when the Handset
is in the Base.

To get the most from your phone, please read this
Operating Guide thoroughly. Also be sure to
complete the Product Registration form and mail it
in.

Be sure to visit our Internet site at:
http:\\www.uniden.com!

Random Code™

innovative technology,

digital security

AutoSecure

™ feature

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Included with the XCA550/55

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: [phone], 8:00
am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.

Handset Base Unit Rechargeable Battery Long Telephone Cord

Cordless Extend A Phone

Operating Guide

UDZZ01818ZZ

••

®

AC Adapter Short Telephone Cord

XCA 550/55

Operating Guide Other Printed Material

Important Electrical Considerations

Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass
through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception.

Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this

product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to
operate this product.

Range

Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving
according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. We have rated this phone to operate at a
maximum distance with the qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the
telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our
rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against
other range claims.

Telephone Line Problems

The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service in the event that your
phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also, the telephone company may make changes in
facilities and services which may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company
must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time for making necessary
arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.

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If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine
if it is the cause of your problem. If you determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected
until the trouble has been corrected.

Radio Interference

Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless Handset, or clicking
noises in the Base Unit. This interference is caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator,
vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises
continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be
causing the problem. In addition, we recommend that the Base not be plugged into a circuit that also
powers a major appliance because of the potential for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the
unit is fully extended when needed.

In the unlikely event that you consistently hear other voices or distracting transmissions on your phone,
you may be receiving radio signals from another cordless telephone or other source of interference. If
you cannot eliminate this type of interference, you need to change to a different channel.

Finally, it should be noted that some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the
cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced,
moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.

More Than One Cordless Telephone

If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different
channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.

Cordless Telephone Privacy

Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless
telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways.
Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by
radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit. Consequently, any communications
using your cordless telephone may not be private.

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Installation

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider:

• The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet.

Note: A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which does not have a switch to interrupt its power.

• Keep the Base Unit and Handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or

fluorescent lighting.

• Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend the Base Unit antenna.

• The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall

plate.

• If you decide to mount your phone on the wall, make sure to change the handset retainer so that the

tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 12 for more information.)

• You should charge your new phone for 15-20 hours before completing the installation or using the

Handset.

Telephone Line Outlets

There are two types of phone outlets:

Modular Jack

Most phone equipment available now uses modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a molded plastic
connector which plugs into this type of jack. If you do not have modular phone jacks, contact your local
telephone company for information about their installation.

Hard-wired Jack

Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack
converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone
dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular
situation.

Connecting the Telephone Cords

Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:

Caution!

•

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected.

•

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Applying Power to the Base Unit

The XCA550/55 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC
adapter. 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.

Adapter Safety Feature

The AC adapter furnished with this phone may be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug having
one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

• Do not alter the shape of the blades of the polarized plug.

• If you cannot plug the AC adapter into the outlet, contact somenone about replacing the outlet.

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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
Unit.

5. Plug the other end
of the cord into the
telephone jack on
the wall.

6. Plug the AC
Adapter into a
standard 120V AC
wall outlet.

Note: Do not use
an outlet controlled
by a wall switch.

Wall Installation

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
Unit.

TEL LINE

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 Unit.

2. Place the AC
Adapter cord inside
the molded channel.

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

TEL LINE

jack on the

Base Unit.

4. Place the
telephone cord
inside the molded
channel on the
bottom of the Base
Unit.
Then plug the other
end of the
telephone cord into
the modular jack on
the wall.

5. Place the Base Unit
on the posts of the
wall plate and push
down until it’s firmly
seated.

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:

• Select a location away from electrical cables,

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

supporting the weight of the Base Unit and
Handset.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices

suitable for the wall material where the Base
Unit will be placed.

1. Insert two mounting
screws 3
apart. Allow about

3

⁄

16

between the wall
and screw heads
for mounting the
phone.

15

⁄

16

of an inch

inches

6. Plug the AC
Adapter into a
standard 120V AC
wall outlet.

Note: Do not use
an outlet controlled
by a wall switch.

2. Plug the AC
Adapter into the
Base Unit.

3. Place the AC
Adapter cord inside
the molded channel.

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

TEL LINE

jack on the Base
Unit.

8. Plug the AC
Adapter into a
standard 120V AC
wall outlet.

Note: Do not use
an outlet controlled
by a wall switch.

5. Place the cord
inside the molded
channel on the
bottom of the Base
Unit.

6. Place the Base Unit
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.

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 Unit, and
slide the tab out.

25 CHANNEL

2. Flip the retainer
over so the tab
faces up.

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12 XCA550/55

3. Put the retainer
back into its slot on
the Base Unit.

4. Push down on the
Handset retainer
until it snaps into
place.

25 CHANNEL

25 CHANNEL

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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.

4. Place the battery
pack inside the
battery
compartment, and
slide the battery
cover back on.

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.

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Cleaning the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit
about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.

25

CHANNEL PLUSULTRACLEAR

talk

flash/rdl

batt low

def

abc

3

2

1

ghi

jkl

5

4

pqrs

tuv

8

7

tone

oper

0

mem volume pause chan

ringer

mno

6

wxyz

9

#

page/find

delete

status

progm

pin

Extend A Phone

02

play/stoprepeat

volume

answer

skip

clock

memo

•

•

ContactsContacts

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.

1. Place the Handset
on the Base Unit.
Either place the
Handset facedown
in the cradle

—OR—

Place the Handset
in the cradle with it
standing on end
(desk mount only) .

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.

To Avoid this Memory Effect

At least once a month, operate the unit until the
“Battery Low” indicator begins flashing. 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. And, if possible, do not
charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended
periods of time.

Note: Make sure to
change the
Handset Retainer
before hanging up
the phone (wall
mounted bases).

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Low Battery Indicator

When the Battery Pack
in the Handset is very
low and needs to be
charged, the

TALK/BATT LOW

flashes.

TALK/BATT LOW

If the
phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to
save power. The table below describes what to do
to return your phone to normal operation.

During a Call In Standby Mode

Only the T button
operates.

The Handset beeps and
the

TALK/BATT LOW

flashes once every 3
seconds.

Complete your call as
quickly as possible.

Return the Handset to
the Base Unit for
charging.

LED

LED begins flashing, the

None of the buttons will
operate.

The Handset

LED

LED flashes once

LOW

every 3 seconds.

You will not be able to
make a call.

Return the Handset to
the Base Unit for
charging.

TALK/BATT

Setting the Handset Listening
Volume

You can choose two different volume settings
when using the Handset during a call. When the
Handset is first used, the volume will be at its
normal setting. However, you can change to a
higher volume by pressing
return to the normal volume, press

during a call. To

V

V

again.

Setting Handset Ringer Volume

You can choose between two different ringer
styles, each with a high and low volume. To select
the style and volume you like best, press the
key until you hear the desired setting.

G

Note: Just remember to select your Hanset ringer
style and volume when you’re not using the phone
for a call.

Setting the Base Ringer
Volume (XCA555 Only)

To adjust the Base Unit
ringer volume, set the

ring vol-off lo hi

the desired setting.

switch to

ring vol

OFF-LO-HI

Note:Allow 15 to 20 hours without any interruption

for the Handset to fully recharge.

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch

Be sure the
switch is in the
position.

Note:Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check

16 XCA550/55

pulse-tone

tone

pulse-tone

with your local phone company if you are not
sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse
dialing.

Automatic Digital Code Security

To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a
Digital Code feature was added to the XCA550/55.
This Digital Code is shared only between the
Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set

automatically

To change the Digital Code, be sure the Handset
is on the Base, then:

1. Remove the
Handset from the
Base Unit.

2. Press the
button on the Base
Unit.

when you first use the phone.

page/find

4. When the beeping
stops, briefly
remove the Handset
again, and then
return it to the Base
Unit.

Note: The

status

LED will blink,
indicating the Digital
Security Code is set
to one of the more
than 65,000 codes.

If the Base Unit 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 the security link between your
Handset and Base units:

1. Restore power to

the Base Unit.

2. Place the Handset

back on the Base
Unit.

3. Place the Handset
back on the Base
Unit while it’s still
beeping.

3. The

status

blink, indicating the
Digital Security
Code is set again.

LED will

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Using Your Phone

Making and Receiving Calls

The following features of the XCA550/55 phones
are different depending on the Handset’s location
when you make or receive a call.

Handset On

Base

Answer
Call

Make Call 1) Pick up

Hang up Return Handset

Redial 1) Pick up

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
Unit or press
Handset close to the Base Unit.

Pick up Handset.

(AutoTalk)

Handset.

2) Press

3) Listen for dial

4) Dial the

to Base.

(AutoStandby)

2) Press

3) Listen for dial

4) Press

T.

tone.
number.

Handset.

T.

tone.

F.

T

again while holding the

Handset Off

Base

Press T.

1) Press

2) Listen for dial

3) Dial the

Press T.

1) Press

2) Listen for dial

3) Press

T

T.

tone.
number.

T.

tone.

F.

to hang up

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

Changing
Channels

Flash If the

Press

Note: Change
channels to
help eliminate
background
noise.

waiting

sounds, press

F to accept

the waiting call

—OR—

If you have
finished a call
and want to
make another
call, press
to hang up and
get a dial tone.

Page/Find Press

on the Base
Unit to locate
the Handset

Keys

C.

call

tone

F

page/find

You Will Hear

A click similar
to when
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).

— OR —

A click, and
then a dial tone
so you can
make a
different call.

The Handset
will beep more
than 5 times.

F is

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Programming Your Phone

All programming functions must be completed
when your phone is in standby because
programming keys will not work 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 Unit.

2.

Press

M.

The

TALK/BATT LOW

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

4. If a pause is
needed during
dialing to access a
long distance
service, press

Note:The

5.

Press

6. Enter the memory
location (0-9).

A tone indicates
that the number is
stored.

P

button counts as one digit. Pressing

P

more than once increases the length of

the pause between numbers.

Magain.

P

LED blinks.

5551212

9P

5551212

.

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 Unit.

2.

Press

M.

The

TALK/BATT LOW

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

4.

O on the

Handset.

5. Enter the number
to be dialed in tone
mode.

6. If a pause is
needed during
dialing to access a
long distance
service, press

Note:The

P

button counts as one digit. Pressing

P

more than once increases the length of

the pause between numbers.

LED blinks.

5551212

3300

P3300

P.

7.

Press

M again.

8. Enter the memory
location (0-9).

A tone indicates
that the number is
stored.

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Dialing a Stored Number

Erasing a Stored Number

To dial a number previously stored in memory,
follow these steps:

1. Remove the
Handset from the
Base Unit.

2.

3.

4. Press the memory location number (0-9).

Press
Press

T.
M.

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,
simply:

To erase a number previously stored in a memory
location (0-9), follow these steps:

1. Remove the
Handset from the
Base Unit.

2.

3. Press the memory location number (0-9).

Note:An error tone will sound and the erase

M

twice

Press

procedure will be canceled if more than 20
seconds elapse between each keystroke
entry or step.

.

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.

M followed by

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TheIntegratedAnsweringSystem

The XCA550/55 has a

built-in

Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your
messages. You can also use your new Answering System to record a conversation, leave a memo
message for someone else who uses the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away
from your phone.

Features

•

Digital Tapeless Recording

•

Remote Operation

•

Selectable Outgoing Messages

•

Built in Flash Memory Backup

•

Toll Saver Switch

•

12 Minute Record Time

•

Call Screening

•

Calling Party Control

•

Time and Day Stamp

•

Memo Messaging Capability

Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review your messages, saving or deleting the
messages you choose. You’ll never have to worry about a tape wearing out or resetting properly.

Your XCA550/55 is an advanced, integrated system which offers you maximum flexibility, but

read

through the sections that explain all of the features before using your Answering System.

please

Answering System Setup

Turning the Answering System
On/Off

1. To turn the
Answering System
on, press

answer

delete

.

page/find

status

pin

Extend A Phone

volume

answer

0

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

•

•

Setting the Clock

Each time a message is received, a day and time
stamp is added when the message is recorded. To
set the correct day and time, follow these steps.

1. Press and hold

clock

until you

hear a beep.

“The day is
announced.”

page/find

delete

status

pin

volume

answer

0

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

Extend A Phone

•

•

A tone sounds, and the current outgoing
message plays on the Base Unit speaker. A
second tone sounds to indicate the unit is
ready to answer calls, and the Message
Counter LED turns on.

2. To turn the Answering System off, press

answer

again.

You hear “Answer off.” A tone sounds and the
Message Counter LED turns off.

2. Press

skip/repeat

until the day you
want announces.

You will see a
number (0–6) in the
display which
corresponds to the

Day of theWeek

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Press

0
1
2
3
4
5
6

day.

3. Press

clock

.

“The hour setting is announced.”

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4. Press

skip/repeat

until the current hour

setting announces.

You will see the hour (1–12) displayed.

5. Press

clock

.

“The minute setting is announced.”

6. Press

skip/repeat

until the current minute

setting announces.

You will see the minutes (0–59) displayed.

To set a

PIN

between 1 – 9, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold
until you hear a
beep.

pin

page/find

delete

answer

status

00

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

volume

skip

clock

7. Press

clock

.

“The AM/PM setting is announced.”

8. Press

skip/repeat

until the current AM or PM

setting announces.

You will see anAorPdisplayed.

9. Press

clock

.

The time you set is announced.

Reviewing Your Time Stamp

Press

clock

.

The speaker
beeps, and the Day
and Time Stamp is
announced.

page/find

delete

answer

status

0

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

skip

volume

clock

pin

2. Press

3. Press
until the

again.

skip/repeat

PIN

you want displays.

For example, select

02

as your

4. Press

The

To set a

PIN

pin

again.

PIN

you selected is announced.

PIN

between 10 – 99, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold
until you hear a
beep.

number

.

pin

page/find

page/find

delete

answer

status

02

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

delete

answer

status

00

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

volume

skip

clock

volume

skip

clock

Extend A Phone

•

Setting Your PIN Code

•

You can set a personal two-digit Personal

PIN

Identification Number (
can access your Answering System from a remote
location using a touch-tone telephone.

) Code (00 – 99), so you

2. Press

skip/repeat

until the “tens”
place of your
displays.

For example, if you
want

74

as your

PIN

, then press

skip/repeat until

PIN

70

page/find

delete

answer

status

70

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

volume

skip

clock

displays.

22 XCA550/55

Note:

If you select00, then your
between 0 – 9. See “To set a
1 – 9" above.

3. Press

4. Press

pin

again.

skip/repeat

until the “ones”
place of your

PIN

displays.

For example, if you
want

74

as your

PIN

, then press

skip/repeat until

74

displays.

page/find

PIN

will be

PIN

delete

status

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

between

volume

answer

74

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

•

•

Note:If the rec time ANN/4/1 switch is in the

“Announce Only” position, the Message
Counter LED displays an

A

when the system

is in Standby.

Recording Your Personal OGM

1. To record an
outgoing message,
press and hold

Start recording
after the long tone.

ogm

.

page/find

delete

answer

status

00

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

skip

volume

clock

5. Press

The

pin

again.

PIN

you selected is announced.

Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM)

When you receive a call, the Answering System
answers and automatically plays either a preset
message or your personal outgoing message
(

ogm

).

Preset Messages

The XCA550/55 has two messages programmed
in its memory. If the
announce only position (
message below plays twice, and no incoming
messages are recorded. If you select either the
one minute or four minute limit for incoming
messages and have not recorded a personal
outgoing message, then the second preset
message below plays.

•

“Hello. No one is available to take your call.”

•

“Hello. No one is available to take your call.
Please leave a message after the tone.”

rec time ANN/4/1

ANN

), then the first preset

is set in the

2. Speak clearly while recording your message.

When you are finished recording, press

ogm

again.

You will hear a tone, and your message will
play on the Base Unit speaker.

Note: You can leave up to a 30-second outgoing

message.

Selecting a Preset OGM

After you have recorded an outgoing message,
you can set your Answering System to play either
a preset message or your outgoing message.

1. Press

ogm

.

Your recorded
outgoing message
will begin to play.

page/find

delete

answer

status

00

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

volume

skip

clock

rec time

ANN/4/1

rec time

ring time

ANN/4/1

2-4-TS

XCA550/55 23

2. While your recorded outgoing message is

ogm

playing, press

again.

A tone will sound, and you hear one of the
preset messages. After the message plays,
and the Answering System automatically
returns to Standby.

Note: The message, “Hello. No one is
available to take your call” is played if the
rec time ANN/4/1 is set to announce only.

Using the Reset Button

The

reset

button is used to erase all recorded

outgoing messages and any messages which are

reset

ogm

.

does not erase

saved in memory. Pressing

PIN

your

(Personal Identification Number) code or
the security code between the Handset and Base
Unit.

reset

Press

to delete all stored messages and

to erase your personal

3. To select your
recorded message
again, press

The preset
message will begin
to play on the Base
Unit speaker.

ogm

delete

.

page/find

status

pin

Extend A Phone

volume

answer

00

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

•

•

4. While the preset message is playing, press

ogm

again.

A tone will sound, and your recorded message
will play. When your message finishes the
Answering System automatically returns to
Standby.

Setting the Toll Saver Switch

The Ring Time/Toll Saver switch allows you to set
the number of rings the caller hearsbefore your
Answering System answers. You can set the
switch to answer after 2 or 4 rings. In the Toll
Saver (TS) position, the Answering System
answers after two rings when you have messages
recorded, and it answers after four rings if there
are no messages. So if you call long distance to
check your messages, you can hang up after the
second ring and not be billed.

reset

Note:The

reset

button may also be used in the
unlikely event that an AC power line
disturbance causes the answering system to
malfunction and become inoperative.

VOX/Calling Party Control Feature

The Calling Party Control (CPC) feature allows
your Answering System to disconnect and reset if
the caller hangs up before leaving a message.
This prevents your Answering System from using
recording time to record a hang up/dial tone
message.

ring time

2-4-TS

rec time

ring time

ANN/4/1

2-4-TS

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Using Your Answering System

Playing New Messages

1. Press6to listen

delete

to your new
messages when
the new message

status

counter is flashing.

page/find

The time stamp is
announced after

pin

Extend A Phone

each message
plays, and the
Message Counter
LED displays the
number of the
message playing.

2. When all messages have played, a long tone
sounds.

3. The message counter LED stops flashing,
indicating that all of the new messages have
been reviewed and saved as old messages.

volume

answer

3

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

•

•

Playing Old Messages

To play your old messages, you must first listen to
any new messages. Once you have listened to all
new messages, you can review your saved
messages.

1. Press

The first old
message begins
playing.

The time and day
each message was
received is
announced after
the message is
played. The
Message Counter
LED displays the
number of the
message playing.

2. Press

again at any time to
stop listening to
your old messages.

.

6

play/stop

page/find

delete

answer

status

2

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

volume

skip

clock

Repeating a Message

1.

Press
your messages.

2.

Press
anytime to replay a
message.

to review

2

at

1

page/find

page/find

delete

answer

status

3

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

delete

answer

status

1

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

Pressing1during a message returns the
system to the beginning of that message.
Pressing

again before the message replays

1

causes the system to scan back one message.
If you have several messages, press
you return to the message you want to replay.

3.

Press

at anytime to stop reviewing

6

messages and return to Standby.

Note: The system will automatically return to
Standby if all the messages play.

Skipping a Message

1.

Press
your messages.

to review

2

page/find

delete

answer

status

3

play/stoprepeat

memo

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

1

volume

skip

clock

volume

skip

clock

until

volume

skip

clock

XCA550/55 25

2.

Press

3

at

delete

anytime to skip to
the next message.

page/find

status

play/stoprepeat

ogm

pin

Extend A Phone

Each time3is pressed, the system scans
forward one message. If you have several
messages, press

until you get to the

3

message you want to play.

answer

2

•

memo

•

skip

volume

clock

Deleting All Messages

You can delete all your messages without deleting
each separate message.

1.

Press and hold

Note: You must
review all new
messages before
using the “Delete
All Messages”
feature.

4

.

page/find

delete

status

pin

Extend A Phone

volume

answer

0

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

•

•

3.

Press

at anytime to stop reviewing

6

messages and return to Standby.

Note: The system automatically returns to
Standby when all messages play.

Deleting a Message

1.

Press
your messages.

2. If you decide to

delete a message,
press and hold
anytime during the
message.

The system beeps
and immediately
goes to the next
message.

to review

2

4

page/find

page/find

delete

status

pin

Extend A Phone

delete

status

pin

Extend A Phone

2. A long tone sounds once the messages are
deleted.

Important: This cannot be undone, so be sure
you want to delete all the messages before
using the “Delete All Messages” feature.

answer

volume

Message Full Indication

The XCA550/55 has a maximum record time of

3

play/stoprepeat

skip

approximately 12 minutes, or up to 40 incoming
messages. When the memory is full, the
Answering System will not record incoming calls.

clock

memo

ogm

To return the system to normal operation, follow
these steps.

•

•

1. When the memory

is full, the phone
will ring 10 times

answer

volume

before the
announcement “No
remaining time for

2

play/stoprepeat

skip

clock

memo

ogm

•

•

incoming
messages” plays.

2. Delete some or all the of your messages.

Note: When you press4, you are deleting
the message. Once the message is deleted, it
cannot be replayed.

3. When all messages have played, a long tone
sounds.

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Leaving a Memo Message

You can use the XCA550/55 to leave a Memo
Message for someone else who uses your
Answering System.

To record a memo message, follow these steps:

2. Speak into the
microphone. When
you are finished
recording, press

memo

again.

1. Press and hold

memo

until you hear
a long tone, and
then release the
key.

There is a tone,
and the Message
Counter begins to
flash, and the
system returns to

Two begin flashing

standby.

in the display.

Remote Operation

You can operate your XCA550/55 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone.
When using this feature, remember these important guidelines.

• You should change your Personal Identification Number (

first apply power, the code is set to

00.

• You cannot change the Time and Day Stamp or your

PIN

) before using your Handset. When you

PIN

code from a touch-tone phone.

Using a Touch-Tone Phone

You can operate your Answering System using
any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to
check for recorded messages, play or delete
messages, or even record a new outgoing
message.

1. Call your telephone number.

2. During the outgoing
message playback,

#

PIN

followed

number.

press
by your

3. The Answering System announces the Time

and Day Stamp followed by the number of
messages stored in memory.

4. You then hear intermittent beeps indicating
that the system is in the Command Waiting
Mode.

Note: You must enter a command within 20
seconds or the Answering System hangs up
and returns to Standby.

5. Use this chart to

select the function
you want.

Function

Repeat
Play
Skip
Delete Message
Answer On/Off
Stop
Record OGM
Play New Message
Replay OGM
Help Menu

Press

6. When you’ve finished, hang up to exit the
system.

Your Answering System automatically returns
to Standby.

#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#0

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Troubleshooting

If your XCA550/55 Integrated Telephone Answering Device 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 [phone], 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.

Telephone Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Suggestion

Status light won’t come on when Handset is
placed in Base Unit.

Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

Base Unit doesn’t ring (XCA555 Only).

• Make sure AC Adapter is plugged into the

Base Unit and wall outlet.

• Make sure Handset is properly seated in Base

Unit.

• Make sure that the charging contacts on the

Handset and Base Unit are clean.

• Make sure that the Base Unit antenna is fully

extended and vertical.

• Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different

locations and try again.

• Press

• Check both ends of the Base Unit telephone

• Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged into the

• Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few minutes,

• Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak.

• Extend the Base Unit antenna vertically.

• The Handset may be too far away from the

• Place the Base Unit away from noise sources.

• The Digital Security Code may be erased. Set

• Set the Base Ringer Switch to

C to select another channel.

line cord.

Base Unit and wall outlet.

and then reconnect it.

Charge the battery on the Base Unit for 15–20
hours.

Base Unit.

the Digital Code.

loorhi

.

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Answering System Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Suggestion

Answering System does not work.

Answering System does not answer calls.

Messages are incomplete.

No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call
monitoring or message playback.

Cannot access remote call-in features from
another touch-tone phone.

• Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in.

• Make sure the Answering System is turned on.

• Press the

an AC line spike.

• Set the

4-minute or 1-minute position.

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of

the saved messages.

• The incoming messages may be too long.

Remind callers to leave a brief message.

• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of

the saved messages.

• Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit.

• Make sure you’re using the correct

• Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re

using can transmit the tone for at least two
seconds. If it cannot, you may have to change
to another phone.

rec time ANN/4/1

reset

button to reset the system after

switch in either the

PIN

number.

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Specifications

General –The
Parts 15 and 68.

DXAI685

complies with FCC Rules,

+

Frequency Control PhaseLockedLoop(PLL)Synthesizer
Modulation FM
Operating Temperature

– 10° to 50° C

Base Unit

Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)
Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)
Power Requirements 120V AC 60 Hz
Size 7

1/8

in.(W)x8in.(D)x2

1/2

in. (H)

Weight Approx. 18.9 oz.

Handset

Receive Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)
Transmit Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)
Power Requirements Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Size 7

1/4

in.(H)x2

1/4

in. (W) x 2

1/4

in. (D)

(w/o antenna)
Weight Approx. 11.7 oz. (including battery)
Battery BT-185

Capacity 270 mAh, 3.6V

Talk Mode 7 hours

Standby Mode 7 days

Answering System

Memory Type Digital Tapeless Recording
Memory Capacity approx. 12 min. (40 messages)
Message Length 1 min. or 4 min. Incoming Message (max.)

30 sec. outgoing message (max.)

Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without prior
notice.

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XCA550/55

Telephone Answering Device

Precautions!

Before you read anything else,

please observe the following:

Warning!

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium

Battery Warning

m This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
m Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
m The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a

fire.

m Do not short-circuit the battery.
m Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery used in this equipment in any charger other

than the one designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide . Using another charger may
damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.

Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium

Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly!

m Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning reclamation and

disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.

m Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information concerning

reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.

Controls and Functions (Handset)

1. Talk Button T

2. Numeric Keypad

3. Tone Key O

4. Memory Key M

2
3

1

4
5

talk

1

ghi

4

pqrs

7

tone

mem volume pause chan

ringer

0

2

5

8

batt low

abc

jkl

tuv

oper

flash/rdl

3

6

9

#

def

mno

wxyz

6
7

8
9

6. Talk/Batt Low Indicator

7. Flash F/Redial Key R

8. Channel Select Key C

9. Pause P

5. Ringer Volume V/Ringer KeyG

Controls and Functions (Base)

1

2

3 4

8

10

12

7

25

CHANNEL PLUSULTRACLEAR

delete

9

answer

11

volume

13

14

5

6

1. Base Ringer Switch (XCA555 Only)

2. Pulse-Tone Switch

3. DC Power Jack

4. Telephone Line Jack

5. Handset Retainer

6. Status Indicator

7. Message Delete Key

8. Speaker

9. Answering System On/Off Key

10. Message Counter LED

11. Speaker Volume Contols

12. Display

status

02

play/stoprepeat

page/find

18

progm

pin

Extend A Phone

•

•

20 22

19 21 23

memo

skip

15
16

clock

17

13. Ring Time 2-4-TS Switch

14. Record Time ANN/4/1

15. Message Repeat Key

16. Message Skip Key

17. Message Play/Stop Key

18. Page/Find Key

19. XCA550/55 Base

20. PIN Key

21. Outgoing Message Key

22. Memo Key

23. Clock Announce/Set Key

Color profile: Disabled
Composite Default screen

One Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden

Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set
out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 12
months after the date of original retail sale. The warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not
maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered
by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not
manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the
Operating Guide for this product.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time
while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you without charge for
parts, service, or any other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its
representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET
FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS
IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states
do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.

LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside the United States of America.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in
this Operating Guide you are certain that the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably
in its original packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has
caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered,
to warrantor at:

Uniden America Corporation
Parts and Service Division
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76155
[phone], 8 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday

550CH4.CHP
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