VTech VT1047, VT1047-2 User Manual

Model: VT1047/

VT1047-2

User’s manual

www.vtech.com

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Table of contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... 1

2. INSTALLING YOUR PHONE ........................ 2

2.1 Package contents............................................. 2

2.2 Location............................................................ 2

2.3 Connecting the base station............................. 3

2.4 Installing and charging the batteries ................ 4

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE............ 5

3.1 Overview of the Handset.................................. 5

3.2 Base Station Overview..................................... 6

3.3 Display Icons and Symbols .............................. 7

3.4 Menu Structure................................................. 9

3.5 Text and Digit Entry Table................................ 9

3.5.1 Latin Character Set.......................... 10

4. USING YOUR PHONE................................. 11

4.1 Make a Call .................................................... 11

4.1.1 Preparatory Dialing .......................... 11

4.1.2 Direct Dialing ................................... 11

4.1.3 Call from the phonebook ................. 11

4.1.4 Call from the Call List ...................... 11

4.1.5 Call from the redial list ..................... 11

4.1.6 Call timer ......................................... 11

4.2 Answer a Call ................................................. 12

4.3 End a Call....................................................... 12

4.4 Adjust Earpiece and Handsfree Volume ........ 12

4.5 Mute a Call ..................................................... 12

4.6 Set the Silent Mode........................................ 13

4.7 Keypad Lock / Unlock .................................... 13

4.8 Redial the last number ................................... 13

4.8.1 Redial a Number from the

Redial List ........................................ 13

4.8.2 Store a Redial Number into

the Phonebook................................. 14

4.8.3 Delete a Redial Number................... 14

4.8.4 Delete the Entire Redial List ............ 14

4.9 Find the Handset ............................................ 15

4.10 Make an Internal Call (For VT1047-2)............ 15

4.10.1 Intercom Another Handset ............... 15

4.10.2 Call All Handsets.............................. 15

4.10.3 Transfer an External Call to

another handset............................... 16

4.10.4 Make a 3-way Conference Call........ 16

5. PRIVATE PHONEBOOK.............................. 17

5.1 Add a New Phonebook Entry ......................... 17

5.2 Search a Phonebook Entry ............................17

5.3 View a Phonebook Entry ................................ 18

5.4 Edit a Phonebook Entry.................................. 18

5.5 Delete a Phonebook Entry ............................. 18

5.6 Delete the Entire Private Phonebook ............. 19

5.7 Check the Phonebook Usage......................... 19

6. CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK

DEPENDENT) ..............................................20

6.1 View the Call List ............................................ 20

6.2 Store a Call List Number into

the Phonebook ............................................... 20

6.3 Delete an entry in the Call List ....................... 21

6.4 Delete the entire list of the Call List................ 21

6.5 View the Details of the Call List Entry............. 21

Table of contents

7. PHONE SETTINGS ..................................... 22

7.1 Date and Time Settings.................................. 22

7.1.1 Change the Date Format................. 22

7.1.2 Change the Time Format................. 22

7.1.3 Set the Time .................................... 23

7.1.4 Set the Date..................................... 23

7.2 Alarm Settings ................................................ 23

7.2.1 Turn on/off the Alarm ....................... 24

7.2.2 Set the Alarm Time

(if the Alarm is set to be ON) ........... 24

7.3 Handset Settings............................................ 25

7.3.1 Set the Ringer Melody for

Internal Calls.................................... 25

7.3.2 Set the Ringer Melody for

External Calls .................................. 25

7.3.3 Set the Ringer Volume .................... 26

7.3.4 Set Alert Tones ................................ 26

7.3.5 Set the Handset Language.............. 27

7.3.6 Rename the Handset....................... 27

7.3.7 Choose the Information to be

displayed in idle ............................... 27

7.3.8 Set the Auto Answer ........................ 28

7.4 Base Settings ................................................. 28

7.4.1 De-register a Handset ..................... 28

7.4.2 Change the dial mode ..................... 29

7.4.3 Change the Flash Time ................... 29

7.4.4 Change the System PIN Code ........ 29

7.4.5 ECO Mode Setting........................... 30

7.5 Registration .................................................... 30

7.6 Reset Your Phone .......................................... 31

8. DEFAULT SETTINGS .................................. 32

9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................33

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................34

1. 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, including the following:

1. Read and understand all the 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, swimming pool).

5. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

• If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

7. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.

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

9. Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only
applicable with the default battery capacities.

10. The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause
interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non­compliance.

11. Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged.

12. Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries.

13. Do not immerse batteries in water, do not place in fire.

If you have questions about this product, or having difficulty with setup or operation, call our VTech Electronics (HK) Ltd.
Customer Service Centre Tel: [phone]
Technical Inquiry Hotline Tel: [phone]

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2. INSTALLING YOUR PHONE

2.1 Package contents

The package for VT1047/VT1047-2 contains the following items:

VT1047

• 1 Handset

• 1 Base station

• 1 AC power adapter

• 1 Telephone line cord

• 2 rechargeable batteries

• 1 Chinese user manual

• 1 English user manual

VT1047-2

• 2 Handsets

• 1 Base station

• 1 Charger with AC power adapter

• 1 Telephone line cord

• 4 rechargeable batteries

• 1 Chinese user manual

• 1 English user manual

2.2 Location

The maximum range between the base station and the handset is approximately 300 meters. Depending on the
surrounding conditions as well as spatial and structural factors, the range may be reduced. The range indoors is
normally less than outdoors.

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2.3 Connecting the base station

1. Plug the power supply & line cord into the base station.

2. Plug the power supply & line cord into the wall socket.

3. Always use the cables provided in the box.

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2.4 Installing and charging the batteries

1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.

2. Place the 2 batteries as indicated. Respect polarity.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back.

4. Put the handset on the base or charger and charge for 14 hours first time. A beep will indicate if the handset is
properly placed on the base or charger.

Use only the power pack provided for the base station.

Use only NiMH rechargeable batteries.

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3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE

3.1 Overview of the Handset

1. LEFT SOFT KEY (MENU/SELECT)

In idle mode: Press to access the main menu
In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the
selection
During a call: Press to access Intercom/
Phonebook/ Redial List/ Call List

2. RIGHT SOFT KEY (CLEAR/
BACK/MUTE/INTERCOM)

In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle
screen
In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to
previous level
In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go
back to idle screen
In editing / predialing mode: Press to clear a
character / digit
In editing / predialing mode: Press and hold
to delete all the characters / digits
During a call: Press to mute / unmute the
microphone
In idle mode: Press to intercom another
handset

3. UP

In idle mode: Press to access the call list
In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu
items
In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List:
Press to scroll up the list
During a call: Press to increase the volume
In ringing: Press to increase the ringer
volume

4. DOWN

In idle mode: Press to access the redial list
In menu mode: Press to scroll down the
menu items
In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List:
Press to scroll down the list
During a call: Press to decrease the volume
In ringing: Press to decrease the ringer volume

5. TALK ON

In idle / predialing mode : Press to make a call
In Redial list / Call List / Phonebook entry:
Press to make a call to the selected entry in
the list
During ringing: Press to answer a call

6. TALK OFF

During a call: Press to end a call and go
back to idle screen
In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to
previous menu
In menu / editing mode: Press and hold to
go back to idle screen
In idle mode: Press and hold to power off the
handset
In idle mode (when the handset is powered
off): Press and hold to power on the handset

7. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, *, #

Press to insert a digit / character / * / #
* key in idle mode: Press and hold to enable
or disable the keypad lock
* key during a call (in Pulse mode): Press to
switch to tone mode
# key in Idle mode: Press and hold to turn on /
off the ringer
0 key in idle / predialing / number editing
mode: Press and hold to insert a pause
# key in Call List mode: Press to review
caller's number if applicable

8. SPEAKERPHONE

During a call: Press to turn on / off the
speakerphone.
In Idle mode / predialing mode / Redial list /
Call List / Phonebook entry: Press to make a
call with speakerphone
During ringing: Press to answer a call with
speakerphone

9. PHONEBOOK

In idle mode: Press to access the
phonebook list

10. FLASH

In idle / predialing mode: Press to insert a flash
During a call: Press to dial a flash

11. MICROPHONE

12. EARPIECE

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3.2 Base Station Overview

1. PAGE

Press to page your handset. The handset will ring for approximately 60 seconds.

2. CHARGING CRADLE

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3.3 Display Icons and Symbols

The LCD display gives you information on the current status of the telephone.

Scrolls up / down the menu items / Phonebook list / Redial list / Call List.

Steadily on when the handset is in range of the base. Flashes when out of range of the base or not
registered to the base.

Steadily on when an intercom is in progress.
Flashes when there is an incoming internal call.

Indicates when a call is in progress.

Indicates when handsfree is being used.

Indicates when the ringer is switched off.

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Steadily on when an alarm is set. Flashes when the alarm time set before reaches.

Indicates when the keypad is locked.

Indicates when the battery is fully charged.
Whole icon flashes when the battery performs initial charging. Internal block icon flashes when the battery
is in final charging stage.

Indicates when the battery needs to be charged.
Flashes when low battery power level is detected.

Indicates when more characters are existed before the text currently displayed.

Indicates when more characters are existed after the text currently displayed.

(MENU)

Press to select more menu options if applicable.

Press to confirm the current selection if applicable.

Steadily on when a new call is received in call list.
Turns off when a new call has been read.

(INT)

Press to conduct Intercom call when idle.

(BACK)

Press to go back to previous menu level or cancel the current action if applicable.

Press to clear a character or stop the alarm if applicable, press to mute / unmute during a call.

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3.4 Menu Structure

In idle mode, press M will firstly access the Call List menu. Refer to the following for the menu structure.

3.5 Text and Digit Entry Table

The following tables show you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. This will be helpful when
storing a name in the phonebook and renaming your handset.

In editing mode, a cursor is displayed to indicate the current text entry position. It is positioned at the right of the last
character entered.

Main Menu CALL LIST PHONEBOOK BS SETTINGS HS SETTINGS REGISTRATION DEFAULT

Sub menu Review Call List

Under a
selected Call
List entry:
ADD TO PB
DELETE
DELETE ALL
DETAILS

Review
phonebook list

Under a
phonebook entry:
ADD
VIEW
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE ALL
PB STATUS

DELETE HS
DIAL MODE
FLASH TIME
CHANGE PIN
ECO MODE

ALARM
RING SETUP
TONE SETUP
LANGUAGE
RENAME HS
HS DISPLAY
AUTO ANSWER
DATE & TIME

Key Press

M +/- +/- +/- +/- +/-