Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the best performing cordless
telephones on the market! The VT 9141
is a single line 900 MHz cordless phone
with speakerphone & secondary keypad in Base Unit.
The VT 9141 has automatic security
code reset. This means that one of more
than 65 thousand possible digital security codes is randomly selected every time the handset is placed in the
base unit. The handset and base unit
will recognize each other based on this
security code, which minimizes the
chances of another cordless phone using your telephone line. The base unit
stores the current security code and
channel in memory even if the unit is
unplugged.
FEATURES:
10 Number Speed Dial Memory (16-
digit each).
30 Channels of operation.
Automatic Search for Available Chan-
dicator.
Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver.
Easy answer - when the phone rings
simply press any key on the handset
to answer . Except OFF.
Removable battery pack.
Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing.
Temporary Tone Mode.
Spare battery charger in the Base
Unit.
Handset and speakerphone hold.
Automatic release from hold when
an extension telephone is activated.
Handset and speakerphone volume
control.
Flash.
Ringer switch in base(High-Low-Off).
Three-way conversation between
caller, handset and speakerphone.
Two-way intercom between handset
and base.
2.5mm headset jack in handset.
Belt clip on the handset.
Privacy communication option in two-
way conversation between caller
and handset or caller and speaker-
phone.
Long battery life (4 hours talk time/6
day standby).
This manual is designed to familiarize
you with the VT 9141. To get the most
use out of your VT 9141, we strongly
recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
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INTRODUCTION
Parts Check List:
1. Base unit
2. Handset
3. AC adapter
4. Telephone line cord
5. Battery pack
6. Belt clip
7. Wall mounting bracket
900
MH
Z
CORDLESS
VT9141
REDIAL
PRIVACY
MUTE
MEMORY
HOLD
FLASH
SPARE BATT
CHARGE
IN USE
REQULARY CLEAN CHARGE
CONTACTS WITH AN ERASER
FOR SERVICE CALL VTECH AT
X-XXX-XXX-XXXX
POWER
2
ABC
13
DEF
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7PQRS 8
TUV9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
INTERCOM
SPEAKERPHONE
MIC
VOL
BaseHandset
INT.COM/LOW BATT
PHONE
CHAN
FLASH
2ABC13DEF
4GHI 5JKL 6MNO
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PRV
PGM
MEM REDIAL
900
CORDLESS
MHz
OFF
INT.COM
PAUSE
AdaptorTelephone Line Cord
Battery Pack
Belt Clip
Wall Mounting Brac ket
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water
(for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked by placing the product
on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 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 where proper ventilation
is not provided.
7. This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused
by persons walking on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous 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.
10.To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product. If
service or repair work is required,
contact VTech Customer Service at
1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than
specified access doors may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembling can
cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
11.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
12.Unplug this product from the wall
outlet :
A.When the power supply cord or
plug is damaged or frayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C.If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
D.If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the
operating instructions because
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
will often require extensive work
to restore the product to normal
operation.
E.If the product has been dropped
and the cabinet has been damaged.
F.If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than
a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lighting.
14. Do not use the telephone to report
a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The RBRCTM Seal
The RBRC® Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery indicates that VTech
Communications,INC. is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle batteries at
the end of their useful lives,when taken out of service
within the United States and Canada.
The RBRC® program provides a convenient
alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries
into the trash or municipal waste,which may be illegal
in some areas.
VTech’s partnership with RBRC® makes it easy for
you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC program or at authorized VTech product service centers.
Please call
1-800-8-BATTERYTM for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area.VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its
commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY
1. Remove the battery case by press-
ing on the ridged lines and sliding
downward.
2. Discard the old battery pack. Don’t
put the old battery pack in a trash
compactor or a fire - it could burst.
IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of
this battery in household garbage. For information on recycling or proper disposal, consult
your local solid waste collection
or disposal organization.
3. Place the new battery pack in the
battery compartment. Make sure the
metal contacts on the underside of
the battery are aligned with charging contacts in the battery compartment.
cradle of the base unit to allow it to
charge for 16 hours.
CAUTION:To reduce the Risk of
Fire or Injury to Persons, Read
and Follow these Instructions:
1. Use only VTECH battery.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive
and may cause damage to the eyes
or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short the battery with
conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause
burns.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cell may explode.
+
-
4. The new battery pack must be
charged before using your telephone. Place the handset in the
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SPARE BATTERY CHARGER
Y our VTech VT 9141 is equipped with a
spare battery charger built-in to the
base unit. The spare battery charger
allows you to always have a charged
battery available, should your handset
battery discharge during normal use.
To install the Spare Battery Pack:
1. Open the base unit battery compartment.
2. Place the spare battery pack in the
battery compartment. Make sure the
metal contacts on the underside of
the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover.
4. When the battery is installed properly, the spare battery LED on the
base unit will be illuminated.
5. The spare battery will be fully charged
after 24 hrs. Please note that the
spare battery LED will always be illuminated when a spare battery is
installed.
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GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your VT9141
1. Choose an area near an electrical
outlet and a telephone wall jack.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into an
electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit.
NOTE: Connect power to the
base unit before placing the
handset in the cradle.
3. Set the T ONE/PULSE s witch on the
base unit. If you have touch tone
service on your phone line, set the
switch to TONE. If you have rotary
service, set the switch to PULSE.
4. Set the RINGER switch to high, low
or off on the base unit.
5. CHARGE THE HANDSET BA TTER-IES BEFORE USE. The batteries
recharge automatically whenever
the handset is in the base unit
cradle. The batteries must be
charged for 16 hours before using
your phone for the first time.
6. Connect the telephone line cord. In-
sert one end of the telephone line
cord into the jack at the rear of the
base unit. Plug the other end into a
telephone wall jack. Make sure the
plugs snap securely into place.
7. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After
the batteries are charged, pick up
the handset and press the PHONE
key. The IN USE indicator should
light up, and you should hear a dial
tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY.
CAUTION:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
RINGER LEVEL
OFF
LOW
RINGER LEVEL
OFF
LOW
DIAL MODE
PULSE
TONE
HIGH
AC ELECTRICAL
DIAL MODE
HIGH
PULSE
TONE
OUTLET
CAUTION: Use only
the AC adapter
shipped with your VT
9141. This is a Class
2 AC adapter , specifically designed for
TELEPHONE
WALL JACK
use with the VT 9141.
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WALL MOUNTING
The Wall Mount adaptor is designed to
fit on standard Wall Mount plates.
1. Choose a spot near an electricaloutlet and a telephone jack. Y our
phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (120V AC). The power
cord is six feet long; make sure there
is an electrical outlet within reach of
the base. The outlet should not be
controlled by a wall switch. If the
switch is ever turned off, the phone
will not operate.
2. Position the wall mount adapter onthe base. Line up the tabs on the
wall mount adapter with the holes
on the bottom of the base. Snap the
wall mount adapter firmly in place.
wooden
stud
wallboard
3. Mount the base on the wall. Posi-
tion the base so the mounting studs
will fit into the holes on the bottom
of the base. P osition the po wer cord
to extend down the wall the phone
is to be mounted on. Slide the base
down on the mounting studs until it
locks into place.
4. Connect the telephone cord. The
telephone line cord has a snap-in
plug at each end. Insert one of the
plugs into the jack on the bottom of
the base. Insert the other end of the
plug into the wall jack.
5. Connect the power cord. Plug the
DC connector into the DC jack at
the rear of the base unit. Plug the
AC power adaptor into an electrical
outlet.
TONE
DIAL MODE
PULSE
HIGH
LOW
RINGER LEVEL
OFF
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HANDSET FEATURES
INT.COM/LOW
BATT LED
It will illuminate while
*
using Intercom.
It will flash slowly if
*
Handset battery level is
low.
PHONE KEY
*
Press this key to make
a call.
*
Press this key during a
call to flash the line.
TONE/* KEY
*
In TONE dialing mode,
this key is used as a
normal number key.
*
In PULSE dialing mode,
this key is used to switch
to Temporary TONE
dialing mode.
HOLD KEY
When the handset is in
*
use, press this key to
hold the line. To release
the hold mode, press
the PHONE key.
PGM KEY
*
In handset idle mode,
press this key to enter
PROGRAM mode.
MEM KEY
*
Press this key to enter
memory dial mode.
VOLUME SWITCH
Set earpiece volume
to HIGH, MEDIUM or
LOW, depending on
your preference.
INT.COM/LOW BATT
PHONE
FLASH
4GHI5JKL6MNO
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
TONE
HOLD
PGM
900
CORDLESS
CHAN
2ABC13DEF
OPER
0
PRV
MEMREDIAL
MHz
OFF
INT.COM
PAUSE
CHAN KEY
Pressing the CHAN key
*
when the handset is in use
will activate a channel
change to the next free
channel. This is used if you
are experiencing noise or
interference on the current
channel.
HEADSET JACK
Connect a 2.5mm
*
headset to the jack for
hands free operation.
OFF KEY
*
Press this key to exit
all modes.
INT.COM KEY
*
Press this key will ring
the base to establish an
intercom call.
PRV KEY
*
During a call, press the
PRV key to prevent the
base unit (speakerphone)
from joining the
conversation. Press the
PRV key a second time
to cancel PRV mode.
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
Press this key to dial the last
*
number called on your phone.
*
During Speed Dial
programming, press this key to
insert a 2 second PAUSE in the
dialing sequence.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
PRIVACY KEY
In speakerphone mode, Pressing this
*
key will prevent the handset from joining
the conversation.Press this key a
second time to cancel PRV mode.
900
MHZ
CORDLESS
ARGE
RASER
CH AT
XXX
VT9141
MIC
REDIAL
PRIVACY
FLASH
POWER
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
INTERCOM
MEMORY
CHARGE
IN USE
2
ABC
OPER
0
SPEAKERPHONE
MUTE
HOLD
SPARE BATT
DEF
IN USE LED
It illuminates whenever the
*
handset is being used.
*
The LED also flashes with the
cadence of the incoming ring.
POWER LED
It illuminates when the base
*
power adapter is plugged in and
power is applied to the base unit.
FLASH KEY
Press this key to FLASH the
*
line, This is used with services
such as call waiting.
VOL
REDIAL KEY
*
Press this key to dial the last
number called from the Base.
MUTE KEY/LED
Press this key during active
*
call to disable the microphone.
*
While the SPEAKERPHONE
is on, this LED will illuminate
after pressing the MUTE key.
HOLD KEY
Press this key to place a
*
Speakerphone call on hold.
*
Press SPEAKERPHONE to
return to the call.
MEMORY KEY
Press this key to enter Memory
*
(Speed Dial) mode.
SPARE BATT LED
The SPARE BATT LED will
*
light when battery is placed
in the spare-battery charger
in the base.
CHARGE LED
Immediately after placing the
*
handset in the base cradle, It
flashes to indicate that
initialization (assigning a new
security code) is in progress.
*
The CHARGE LED will stop
flashing when initialization
completes.
The CHARGE LED illuminates
*
steadily to indicate that the
handset battery is being
charged.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
900
MHZ
ARGE
ASER
CH AT
1
CORDLESS
VT9141
MIC
REDIAL
PRIVACY
FLASH
POWER
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
INTERCOM
MEMORY
CHARGE
IN USE
2
ABC
OPER
0
SPEAKERPHONE
MUTE
HOLD
SPARE BATT
DEF
VOL
Press this key to adjust the speaker
*
volume. There are total of 8 volume
level settings.
VOLUME DOWN KEY
*
Press this key to adjust the
speaker volume. There are total
of 8 volume level settings.
TONE/* KEY
In PULSE dialing mode, this key
*
is used to switch to Temporary
Tone dialing mode.
SPEAKERPHONE KEY
Press this key to activate the
*
base speakerphone. Press this
key again,will turn the phone off.
SPEAKERPHONE LED
VOLUME UP KEY
*
This LED illuminates when the Speakerphone is in use. It flashes
slowly when the Speakerphone call is on hold.
INTERCOM KEY/LED
Press this key to establish an intercom call with the handset.
*
This LED will flash after pressing the
*
INTERCOM key on base and illuminate after
an intercom call is established.
TONE/PULSE SWITCH
This switch will switch the phone between
*
TONE dialing and PULSE dialing.
RINGER SWITCH
This switch will set the base ringer to
*
HIGH, LOW or OFF.
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TONE
DIAL MODE
PULSE
HIGH
LOW
OFF
RINGER LEVEL
PRODUCT CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY: MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERY. LIKE OTHER BATTERIES
OF THIS TYPE. IF IT IS BURNED OR
PUNCTURED. IT COULD RELEASE TOXIC
MATERIAL WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY.
Cd
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Whenever the
handset battery is removed, the
handset must be reinitialized on
the base unit cradle after the battery is replaced.The CHARGE
LED on the base unit will flash
during the initialization.
MAKING CALLS
You can make calls directly from the
handset whether you are at the base
or away from it. You can also make
calls on the speakerphone without
using the handset.
From the Handset
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
FLASH
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
CHAN
2
ABC
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
1.Pick up the handset and press
PHONE.
2.When you hear a dial tone, dial the
number. The LED “IN USE” (on the
base unit) and “PHONE” (on the
handset) will light up.
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
FLASH
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
CHAN
2
ABC
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
1.Place the Handset back in the Base;
OR,
2.Press OFF on the Handset.
From the Base
7
PQRS
8
TUV9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
INTERCOM
SPEAKERPHONE
MIC
The base unit allows you to make and
receive calls without using the handset. You can use the speakerphone on
base while the handset is in or out of
the base.
1.Press the SPEAKERPHONE on the
base unit.
If you make a mistake when dialing,
press OFF to hang up, then press
PHONE to get the dial tone again.
You must always press PHONE before
you can dial a call on the handset.
Disconnecting
To end a call,
2.You will hear the dial tone over the
speaker.
3.Adjust the volume controls on the
face of the base unit if necessary.
4.Dial the number on the dial pad of
the base unit.
5.When the party answers, speak toward the microphone.
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900
MH
900
MH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Disconnecting
7
PQRS
8
TUV9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
INTERCOM
SPEAKERPHONE
MIC
To end the call and hang up, press
SPEAKERPHONE again on the base
unit.
ANSWER A CALL
You can answer a call directly from
the handset whether you are at the
base or away from it. You can also
answer it on the speakerphone without using the handset.
By Handset
1.If your phone rings when the handset is in the base, just pick up the
handset to answer call.
The PHONE light on Handset and the
IN USE light on the Base will be lit.
By Base Unit
The base will ring when you have an
incoming call. You can answer by
pressing any key on base.
TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD
While using the speakerphone or the
handset, you can put a call on hold
by pressing HOLD. The speakerphone LED on the base unit and the
phone indicator on the handset will
blink to show a call is on hold.
Z
CORDLESS
VT9141
PRIVACY
FLASH
POWER
IN USE
REDIAL
MEMORY
CHARGE
MUTE
HOLD
SPARE BATT
To return to the call, press PHONE key
or SPEAKPHONE key.
If a call is on HOLD using the VT 9141
and the user picks up another phone
on the same line, the VT 9141 will automatically take itself off HOLD and turn
OFF.
2.If the handset rings when it is away
from the base, press any key, except OFF to answer the call.
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
FLASH
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
CHAN
2
ABC
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
THE MUTE FEATURE
Z
CORDLESS
VT9141
PRIVACY
FLASH
POWER
IN USE
REDIAL
MEMORY
CHARGE
MUTE
HOLD
SPARE BATT
1.When you press the MUTE key while
using the speakerphone, you can
hear your party’s voice, but your
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7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
0
OPER
HOLD
PRV
INT.COM
PGM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
party can’t hear you.
2.While the call is muted, the MUTE
indicator will be lit.
3.To go back to the two-way conversation, press MUTE again.
TIPS ON USING THE VT 9141 SPEAKERPHONE:
1. Adjust the Speakerphone volume
to a comfortable listening level by
pressing the VOL UP or DOWN
keys.
CLEAN CHARGE
WITH AN ERASER
E CALL VTECH AT
XXX-XXXX
2
ABC
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS
TONE
8
TUV9WXYZ
OPER
0
DEF
VOL
2. If there is background noise in the
area where you are using the Speakerphone, (people talking, a radio or
television playing, for example), you
may experience some degree of
“chopping” or “dropout” as your
party speaks. To remedy this, do the
following:
* Try to lower the source of the back-
ground noise in your environment;
otherwise;
* When it’s your party’s turn to talk,
press the MUTE key. The MUTELED will glow. When it is your turn
to speak, press MUTE again to reactivate the Base Unit microphone.
SWITCHING FROM THE BASE UNIT
(SPEAKERPHONE) TO THE HANDSET
If you are on a call using the Base Unit
(Spearkerphone) and the Handset is
in the base, you can automatically
switch from the speakerphone to the
handset by picking up the handset.
SWITCHING FROM HANDSET TO
THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKPHONE)
To switch back to the base unit (speakerphone), you must first press the HOLD
key on the handset, then press the
SPEAKERPHONE key on the base.
NOTE:You cannot switch back to
the Speakerphone just by returning the Handset to the Base. That
will disconnect the call.
JOINING A CONVERSA TION
From Base
X-XXX-XXX-XXXX
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS
TONE
INTERCOM
MIC
8
TUV9WXYZ
OPER
0
SPEAKERPHONE
16
VOL
7PQRS 8TUV 9WXYZ
TONE
0
OPER
HOLD
PRV
INT.COM
PGM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.If someone is speaking on the handset, you can join the conversation
just by pressing SPEAKERPHONE
on the base unit.
2.Either party can then leave the conversation by pressing OFF(on the
handset) or SPEAKERPHONE (on
the base unit).
From Handset
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
CHAN
FLASH
2
ABC
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
Press PHONE
on handset to
join the
conversation;
Press OFF to
leave the
conversation.
1.If you are using the speakerphone,
someone at the handset can join the
conversation by pressing PHONE on
the handset.
2.Leave by pressing OFF key.
To disconnect the call, both the handset and the base unit must hang up .
Otherwise the call will still remain connected.
PREVENT A THIRD PARTY FROM
JOINING YOUR CONVERSATION
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
To prevent other person from hearing
your conversation press the PRV key
on the handset, or PRIVACY key on
the base.
To release the privacy function in order
to have 3-way conversation, you can
1.press INTERCOM key on base or
INT.COM on handset,
2.Then press PHONE key(on handset) and SPEAKPHONE key(on
base).
Alternatively , y ou can press PR V again
to let the other party (base or handset)
to join the conversation.
USING THE INTERCOM
You can use your VT 9141 cordless
telephone as a two-way intercom between the base unit and the handset.
This doesn’t tie up your telephone line.
You can still receive calls when using
the intercom.
The intercom function can be activated
by either the handset or the base unit.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
From Handset
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1.press INT.COM key.
2.The INT.COM indicator will b link and
a tone will sound.
3.The base will ring and then automatically enter intercom mode.
4.Speak towards the microphone.
From the base
TONE
OPER
0
Note:
1.The handset will ring a maximum
of 1 minute.
2.If the handset is in use, it will ring
only once.
To end the intercom at the base, press
INTERCOM again. To end the intercom
at the handset press OFF.
If you receive an intercom call when
you are on a phone call on base unit,
1.Press INTERCOM on base unit.
2. Press INT.COM key on handset to
initiate intercom.
If you receive an intercom call when
you are on a phone call on handset,
1. Press INT.COM key on handset,
2. Intercom is set up after a signal is
heard.
INTERCOM
MIC
SPEAKERPHONE
1.Press INTERCOM.
2.The INT.COM indicator will b link and
a tone will sound.
3.To answer the page at the handset
press INT.COM and speak with the
person at the base unit.
To return to the phone call, press
PHONE (for handset) or SPEAKERPHONE (for base unit).
IF YOUR PHONE RINGS DURING AN
INTERCOM CONVERSATION
If you receive a call while using the intercom, your phone will ring normally.
You can answer the incoming call by
pressing PHONE or SPEAKER-PHONE. However, by answering the
incoming call you will automatically disconnect the intercom.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE INTERCOM DURING A
PHONE CALL
The HOLD feature allows you to put a
phone call on hold and use the intercom without disconnecting your caller.
It works at the handset or the base.
While you are on the call,
1.Press the INTERCOM key to automatically place the active call on
hold, and to establish an intercom
call between the handset and base.
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
2.To end the intercom conversation,
press OFF on the handset or INTER-COM on the base unit.
3.To return to the call, press PHONE
or SPEAKERPHONE.
When the handset is paged from the
base while in-use, the handset will only
ring once.
TEMPORARY T ONE FEA TURE
To do this:
1.Dial the call normally.
2.Activate the temporary tone feature
by pressing TONE (the ke y).
3.Press the numbers or symbols you
*
need, and your phone will send the
proper signals.
This works on the Handset and the Base
Unit.
T o end the call,press OFF (if calling from
the handset) or SPEAKERPHONE (if
calling from the base), or place the
handset back in the base. The phone
will automatically go back to rotary(dialpulse) service.
If you have touch-tone service, (TONE-PULSE switch set to TONE), just enter
the codes normally.
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE
The VT 9141 cordless phone has four
different types of ringing tones. The
handset can have their ringer types
programmed independently by the following procedure.
T o progr am, The handset m ust be OFF.
To select a different ringer type do the
following:
If you have rotary(dial-pulse) telephone
service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to
PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate
answering machines, use electronic
banking services, calling cards, or other
special services.
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FLASH
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1.Press PGM
2.Press the # key
3.Press a key 1..4 to select a ringer
type
The VT 9141 will ring once to show the
type of ringer selected.
4.Press the OFF key to exit.
TURNING OFF THE RINGERS
To turn off the ringer on the handset do
the following:
2
ABC
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
DEF
OPER
0
1.Press PGM
2.Press the # key
CHECKING THE RINGER
To check the ringer which is currently
programmed do the following:
7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1.Press PGM
2.Press the # key
3.Press 0
The phone will ring once to show ringer
selected.
4.Press the OFF key to exit
MEMORY DIALING
The VT 9141 cordless phone can store
up to 10 different phone numbers that
you can dial just by pressing MEM and
the memory location.
TO STORE A NUMBER INTO
MEMORY
The handset must be OFF.
3.Press 5 to turn off the ringer
4.Press the OFF key to exit
To tur n off the ringer on the base unit
set the RINGER switch to OFF.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
base unit.
TONE
OPER
HOLD
PGM
0
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1.Press PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE to get a dial tone.
2.Press MEM and the number key (0-
9).
1. Press PGM
2. Press the number of the memory
location you wish to store the phone
number in(0-9). The Handset will
beep once.
3. Using the dialpad, dial the number
you want to store. The number can
be up to 16 digits long.
4. Press MEM to store the number into
its assigned memory location.
If programming has been success-
ful, a happy tone will be generated.
If programming was unsuccessful, a
sad tone is generated.
If more than 16 digits are keyed in or
the phone is left unattended in program mode for more than 30 seconds, it will generate a sad tone and
automatically exit program mode.
Follow the steps above for each num-
ber you want to store, assigning each
phone number to a different memory
key.
TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER
You can speed dial from the handset or
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
FLASH
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
CHAN
2
ABC
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key ‘8’, you would press
PHONE, MEM, 8.
TO CHANGE OR REPLACE A
STORED NUMBER
You can change or replace a stored
number just by storing a new number
in its place.
STORING SPECIAL CODES AND
PAUSES
To inser t a pause in a phone number,
press REDIAL/PAUSE at the appropri-
ate point when storing the number. This
inserts a 2 second pause. For longer
pauses, press REDIAL/PAUSE two or
more times. Each press makes the
pause 2 seconds longer and is treated
as a stored digit.
If your phone is connected to a PBX
you can store the PBX access number
and a pause before the phone number .
For example, to store 9-PAUSE-555-
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TONE
0
OPER
TONE
0
OPER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1234, in memory location 8, do the following:
HOLD
PGM
PRV
INT.COM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1. Press PGM
2. Press 8
3. Press 9
4. Press REDIAL/PAUSE
5. Dial 555-1234
6. Press MEM
USING REDIAL
The VT 9141 cordless phone automati-
cally stores the last number you dialed
in a special redial memory.
2.Press REDIAL.
This feature is also available on the
Base Unit.
STORING A REDIAL NUMBER IN
MEMORY DIAL
To store the last number you dialed as
a regular Speed Dial number,
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PRV
INT.COM
PGM
MEMREDIAL
PAUSE
1.Press PGM;
2.Press a number key;
3.Press REDIAL;
4.Press MEM.
TONE DEFINITIONS
To dial the number again,
HOLD
PGM
PRV
MEMREDIAL
1.Press PHONE.
INT.COM
PAUSE
A long warbling tone signifies an
incoming call. This r inger is programmable for Handset.
A series of 4 continuous medium/
low beeps signifies a page.
A short beep when you press
PHONE signifies the batteries need
charging.
Two long and low pitch buzzing tone
signifies an invalid key operation
and is called a “sadtone”.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A quick cadence comprising high/
low frequency tones signifies correct operation upon completion of a
programming sequence. This is
called a “happy tone”.
CHANGING CHANNELS
INT.COM/LOW BA TT
PHONE
FLASH
13
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
CHAN
2
ABC
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
DEF
If you notice interference when using
your handset, press CHAN to switch to
a clear channel. This function is only
available when you are on a call or using intercom.
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your VT9141 cordless telephone is
equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack
for use with an optional accessory
Headset for hands-free operation.
If you choose to use the Headset option, you must do the following:
INSTALLATION
Obtain an optional accessory Headset,
which is compatible with the VT9141.
Please contact VTech Communications
Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800-595-9511 for dealer information in your
local area. You can also purchase a
compatible Headset directly from VT ech
Communications Customer Service.
Once you have a compatible 2.5mm
Headset, locate the Headset Jack on
the Handset of your VT9141. Connect
the plug of the Headset to the jack on
the cordless Handset. The plug should
INT.COM/LOW BATT
900
MHz
CORDLESS
OFF
PHONE
CHAN
FLASH
2
ABC
13
DEF
4
GHI5JKL6MNO
7
PQRS8TUV9WXYZ
TONE
OPER
0
HOLD
PRV
INT.COM
PGM
MEM REDIAL
PAUSE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
fit securely. Do not force the connection.
NOTE: Whenever a compatible
Headset is connected to the
cordless Handset, the microphone on the Handset will be
MUTED. This is done to limit the
effect of background noise.
The following operational characteristics apply to VTech Headsets. The same
may also apply to other (non-VTech)
compatible headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility for their performance.
The VTech brand compatible Head-
set has a monaural design which is
reversible, so you can wear your
Headset on either the left or right ear,
leaving one ear free for room conversation
ON RIGHT EAR
ON LEFT EAR
The headband can be adjusted to fit
the contour of your head. Using both
hands, slide the headband up or
down so that it rests comfortably on
your head with the speaker cushion
centered against your ear.
For maximum sound quality, the flex-
ible microphone should be positioned at the corner of your mouth,
about one inch from your mouth.
ONE
INCH
The VT 9141 is also equipped with a
detachable belt clip. Align the pins
on the inside edge of the belt clip
with the notches on the side of the
VT 9141 handset. The belt clip should
snap securely into place. Do not
force the connection. See Illustration.
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MAINTENANCE
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE.
Y our VT ech VT 9141 cordless telephone
contains sophisticated electronic parts
so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently . Sa ve
the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need
to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it
gets wet. Do not use the handset
outdoors in the rain, or handle it with
wet hands. Do not install your base
unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Remember that electrical appliances
can cause serious injury if used when
you are wet or standing in water. If
your base unit should fall into water,
DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE
WALL. Then pull the unit out by the
unplugged cords.
water or a mild soap. Do not use
excess water or cleaning solvents
of any kind.
ELECTRICAL STORMS
Electrical storms can sometimes
cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own safety, use caution
when using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plas-
tic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with
a soft cloth slightly dampened with
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating your
phone, the suggestions below should
solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions,
In the US call:
VTECH Communications at
1-800-595-9511
In Canada call:
VTECH Electronics at
1-800-267-7377.
THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT
ALL.
Make sure the power cord is
plugged in.
Make sure the telephone line cord
is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the telephone wall jack.
Make sure the batteries are prop-
erly charged. If the Low Battery indicator is on, the battery needs
charging. If the IN USE and PHONE
indicators do not light when you
press PHONE, you must charge the
batteries.
If you recently installed a new bat-
tery pack, make sure it is installed
correctly.
your wiring or local service. Call
your local telephone company.
Y OU GET NOISE, ST A TIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NEAR
THE BASE UNIT.
Place the handset in the base mo-
mentarily to re-set the security code.
Then press PHONE to get a line.
Check the Low Battery indicator. If it
is on, place the handset in the base
cradle for recharging the battery.
Household appliances plugged into
the same circuit as the base unit can
sometimes cause interference. Try
moving the appliance or the base unit
to another outlet.
Y OU GET NOISE, ST A TIC, OR A WEAK
SIGNAL WHEN Y OU’RE AWA Y FROM
THE BASE UNIT.
Y ou ma y be out of range. Either move
closer to the base, or relocate the
base unit.
The la yout of your home ma y be lim-
iting the range. Try moving the base
unit to the second or third floor, or to
some other location.
NO DIAL TONE.
First check all the suggestions
above.
If you still don’t hear a dial tone, dis-
connect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different
phone. If there is no dial tone on
that phone either, the problem is in
THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING
WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL.
Ensure that the ringer is turned on.
Make sure the telephone line cord
is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the telephone jack.Make sure
the power cord is plugged in.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
You may be too far from the base
unit.
You may have too many extension
phones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of the other phones.
THE BASE DOES NOT RING
Make sure the BASE RINGER
switch is not set to off.
There may be too many extension
phones on your line. Try unplugging
one of the other phones.
YOUR CALLER FADES IN AND OUT.
You may be nearly out of range. Mo ve
closer, or relocate the base.
YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE
USING YOUR PHONE.
Replace the handset in the base
cradle, wait a few moments and try
again.
Change the channel by pressing
CHAN key on handset.
plugged in.
Your base unit and handset may not
be operating on the same channel
or security code. Place the handset
in the cradle for a few moments to
reload the security code and reset
the channel.
COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
Electronics, like people, can sometimes
get confused. If the unit does not seem
to be responding normally , then try putting the handset in the cradle to re-initialize the unit. If it still does not seem
to respond, perform the following steps
(in the order listed):
1.Disconnect the power to the base.
2.Disconnect the handset battery.
3.Remove the spare battery from the
base unit spare battery charger, if in
use.
4.Wait a few minutes.
5.Connect power to the base.
6.Connect the handset battery.
Disconnect your base unit from the
telephone jack, and plug in a regular corded telephone. If you still hear
other calls, the problem is probably
in your wiring or local service. Call
your local telephone company.
YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET,
AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK.
Make sure the power cord is
7.Put the handset in the base to re-
initialize.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
WHA T DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER?
Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
One Year.
WHAT WILL VTECH DO?
At our option, repair or replace your unit.
HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT, IN OR OUT OF W ARRANTY?
Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at:
1-800-595-9511, In Canada call VTech Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables & accessories which were origi-
nally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of
original purchase (if the unit was purchased within the last twelve months).
Print your name and address, along with a description of the defect, and in-
clude this in the package.
Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty, as deter-
mined by VTECH Communications.
In the US, ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
11035 SW 11th Street
Bldg. B Suite 270
Beaverton, OR 97005
In Canada ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge Way
Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
VTECH Communications assumes no WARRANTY ST ATEMENT responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.
WHA T DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER?
Batteries;
Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges,
etc.);
Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products;
Products purchased outside the USA;
Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by
VTECH Communications;
Products purchased more than 12 months from current date.
HOW DOES STATE LA W RELATE T O THIS W ARRANTY?
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
This equipment complies with Parts 15
and 68 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules for the United
States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry
and Science Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
The underside of the Base Unit containing engravements of either the FCC
registration number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), or the IC
registration number . You must, upon
request, provide this information to
your local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this
telephone equipment, please contact:
In the United States:
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
1-800-595-9511.
In Canada:
VTECH ELECTRONICS
1-800-267-7377.
The telephone company may ask you
to disconnect this equipment from the
line network until the problem has been
corrected.
FCC Part 15
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance's could void
the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and
found to comply with part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
or on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 68
The FCC requires that you connect
your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a
modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C,
RJ11W or RJ14).
Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment
causes harm to the telephone network.
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
They will notify you in advance of disconnection, if possible. During notification, you will be informed of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC.
Occasionally, your telephone company
may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operation, or procedures
that could affect the operation of your
equipment. If so, you will be given advance notice of the change to give you
an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
The Base Unit contains no user serviceable parts. The Handset contains a
user replaceable battery pack.
If it is determined that your telephone
equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC
requires that it not be used and that it
be unplugged from the modular jack
until the problem has been corrected.
Repairs to this telephone equipment
can only be made by the manufacturer
or its authorized agents or by others
who may be authorized by the FCC.
For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited
Warranty.
This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the phone
company or Party Lines.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still enable the
devices to ring when you receive a call.
The general rule is that the REN value
should not exceed 5.0 total; however,
contact your local telephone company
for the specific number in your area.
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in
Canada.
Notice:The Ringer Equivalence
Number(REN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of
the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination of a loop may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the
Ringer Equivalent Numbers of all devices not exceed 5.0.
Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the
equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to
be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware
that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of
services in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS
telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact
the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
Y our VTech VT 9141 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed
by the FCC and IC. This means your
Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - which
will depend on the location of the Base
Unit and Handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or
office.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Syn-
thesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset:923.10 MHz to 927.75
MHz (All thirty channels within this
range)
Base:902.30 MHz to 906.65 MHz
(All thirty channels within this range)
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Handset:902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz
(All thirty channels within this range)
Base:923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All thirty channels within this range)
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC.
Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions
at the time of use.
WEIGHT
Handset: 171 grams
Base: 485 grams
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Handset:Self-contained nickel-cad-
mium rechargeable battery supply,
3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity.
Power Adapter: 9V DC@400mA
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MA Y CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
The range quoted for this phone is
based on open field measurements
under ideal conditions.
SIZE
Handset:17.3cm x 5.6cm x 3.8cm
(L x W x T) maximum
(antenna excluded)
Base:21.9cm x 16.4cm x 5.4cm
(L x W x T) maximum
(antenna excluded)
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