Vtech VCS754 User Manual

Introduction

ErisStation

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SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics

Quick Start Guide

Model: VCS754

Introduction

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This quick start guide provides you with the basic installation, setup, and operation instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.

You may refer to the user’s manual for complete installation and operation instructions for this innovative and feature-rich VTech product.

ErisStation® is a registered trademark of VTech Communications, Inc.

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Your VCS754 SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics

User’s manual

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Model: VCS754

User’s manual

Battery ×4

AC power cord

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SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics

Quick Start Guide

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Model: VCS754

Quick start guide

DC power cable Ethernet cable

Base unit

VCS754

ETHERNT CABLE

Wireless mic ×4

Power adapterBattery door ×4

USB cable

Connect the base unit as shown below.

Wall outlet

VCS754

Slots

DC power cable

Ethernet cable

LAN

AC power cord

Network switch or router

1. Plug one end of the DC power cable into the power jack of

the base unit, and plug the other end into the VCS754 jack of the power adapter. Route the cord through the slots.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN jack of the

power adapter, and plug the other end into a network switch or router.

3. Plug the small end of the AC power cord into the power jack of the adapter, and plug the large end into a wall outlet not controlled by a switch.

4. Optional: Plug the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the base unit. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a PC (to use PC speakerphone mode).

• The ErisStation SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics requires connection to AC power to operate.

• The supplied power adapter is designed for use with only the ErisStation SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics. It is not PoE compatible and is not designed to power any network devices. Do not connect the supplied power adapter to any other network devices through the supplied DC power cable or any other Cat5e ethernet cable.

• The ErisStation SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics requires a network connection to an IP PBX to operate. This quick start guide assumes that your network infrastructure is established and that your IP PBX phone service has been ordered and configured for your location. For more information about installation options and phone setup, see the VCS754 User’s manual and the VCS754 Administrator and Provisioning Manual, available at

• When the base unit is powered up, the status indicators turn green for about two seconds.

• The AC power cord is intended for a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or cabinet outlet.

Install the wireless mic battery

Status indicators overview

Status indicator on the wireless mic

Status indicators on the base unit

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1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the battery compartment. Insert the battery (with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up) into the battery compartment.

2. Slide the battery door until it clicks into place.

3. Place the wireless mics into the charging cradles until they

are ush.

The status indicator on the wireless mic turns orange when charging, and turns off when the wireless mic is fully charged.

Power up • Green for about two seconds.

On a call • Green during a call.

• Red when the system is muted during a call.

Incoming call • Flashes green when there is an incoming call.

Power up • Orange for about two seconds.

On the cradle • Orange when charging in the cradle except

during registration.

• Flash red and green alternately when the non-registered wireless mic is charging on the cradle.

Off the cradle • Green during a call.

• Red when the system is muted during a call.

• Off when the wireless mic is in idle mode or without a battery.

• Flashes orange when the wireless mic’s battery is low.

• Flashes green when there is an incoming call.

• Flashes red slowly when the wireless mic is:

• out of range; or

• not registered; or

• off cradle during paging (with a paging tone).

During

• Flashes red and green alternately.

registration

Make a call

Make a call on the base unit

1. Press on the base unit.

2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number with the dialing

keys (0-9, , or ).

If you do not hear a dial tone:

• Recheck the installation diagram and connections to the unit.

• Ensure the unit is correctly congured with the correct SIP account information. For more information, see the VCS754 Administrator and Provisioning Guide.

• Consult your service provider if you require additional user accounts or if you suspect a service disruption is at fault.

Use a wireless mic during a call

1. During a call, lift a wireless mic from the base unit charging cradle, and then put it on the table. The status indicator on the wireless mic turns green.

2. Speak towards the microphone on the wireless mic.

Operating range

This conference phone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this wireless mic and base unit can communicate over a certain distance, which can vary with the locations of the base

unit and wireless mic, the weather, and the layout of your ofce.

When the wireless mic is out of range, its status indicator ashes

red slowly. The wireless mic will sleep after being out of range for 30 minutes. Therefore, you should always return the wireless mic to the charging cradle after use.

If there is an incoming call while the wireless mic is out of range,

the incoming call green light may not ash on the wireless mic. If it ashes, the call may not connect well when you press on

the base unit. Move the wireless mic closer to the base unit, and then press on the base unit to answer the call. If the wireless

mic moves out of range during a telephone conversation, there may be interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base unit.

Answer a call

Press on the base unit to answer an incoming call.

Redial a call

1. From the idle screen, press the u navigation key.

The soft key appears.

2. Press to view the Call history menu.

3. Select the All calls, Missed calls, Received calls, or Dialed calls list.

4. On the list you are viewing, press the q or p navigation key to view the entry you want to dial.

5. Press to dial the number.

Mute a call

The mute function allows you to hear the other party while the other party cannot hear you.

To mute a call:

During a call, press MUTE ALL on the base unit or a wireless mic. The status indicators on the base and off-cradle wireless mics turn red. All microphones in the system are muted until the mute function is turned off.

To take the call off mute:

Press MUTE ALL on the base unit or a wireless mic to enable all microphones in the system. The status indicators turn green.

Volume

During a call, press or to adjust the listening volume (1–10).

• For best performance, speak to the microphone on the wireless mic at a distance of no more than 3 feet.

• Always return the wireless mics to the charging cradles after use.

Temporarily silencing the ringer

When the base unit is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the base unit without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.

To silence the ringer:

Press MUTE ALL on the base unit.

3-way conference

To create a conference call:

1. Press on the base unit.

2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number of the rst call.

3. When the rst call is connected, press . The

Conference with... screen appears and the current call is put on hold.

4. Enter the new outgoing call number.

5. When the second call is connected, press . A 3-way conference is established.

End a call

To end a call:

Press on the base unit during a call.

Directory setup

The directory can store up to 200 entries.

Add a directory entry

1. Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.

2. With Features highlighted, press SELECT.

3. Press to highlight Directory, and then press SELECT.

4. Highlight the Directory to which you want to add entries

(Local or Blacklist), and then press SELECT.

The directory appears, showing the rst entry (sorted alphabetically by rst name).

5. When viewing a directory entry, press t or u until the

Add

soft key appears.

6. Press A blank directory entry appears.

7. Use the dial pad keys to enter the rst name, last name, and contact numbers.

8. Press letters, lower-case letters, and numbers.

9. Press

Add

ABC

Backspc

to switch between entering upper-case

to delete incorrect characters.

10. After completing a line, press q to move to the next line.

11. When you have entered the desired information and selected the ringtone you want to use for this contact, press

Save

Edit a directory entry

1. When viewing the desired directory entry, press t or u until

Edit

the

2. Press The directory entry edit screen appears.

3. Use the dial pad keys to change the rst name, last name, and contact numbers as desired.

• You can edit the name and numbers, and change the

ringtone.

• Press

letters, lower-case letters, and numbers.

• Press

• After completing a line, press q to move to the next line.

4. Press

soft key appears.

Edit

ABC

to switch between entering upper-case

Backspc

Save

to delete incorrect characters.

Call history

The call history provides available name and number information for the last 200 incoming and outgoing calls. The newest entries replace the oldest. You can view call history information on separate lists for all calls, missed calls only, received (answered) calls only, and dialed calls.

Missed call indicator

When there are calls that have not been answered, the screen displays XX missed calls. Whenever you view the call history, or the base unit resumes power after power outage, the missed call screen goes away.

Viewing the call history

1. When the phone is idle, press MENU.

2. With Features highlighted, press SELECT.

3. Press q to highlight Call history, and then press SELECT.

The Call history screen appears.

4. Press q to highlight the desired call history folder.

5. Press folder.

The rst entry appears.

to see call history entries in the highlighted

View

If the folder is empty, the message No entries to display. appears.

6. Press q to view more entries.

Alternate method: To view the call history when the phone is idle, you can also press t or u until the

soft key appears, and then press .

IMPORTA NT !

Refer to the user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions. For customer service, visit our website at businessphones.vtech.com or call 1 (888) 370-2006.

Specications are subject to change without notice.