VTech VT 9151, VT 9155 User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts Check List ..........................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 5
REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES .................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your
WALL MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................... 9
HANDSET FEATURES ............................................................................................................... 10
IN USE/LOW BATT LED ...........................................................................................................
PHONE KEY / FLASH function ..................................................................................................
CHANNEL KEY ..........................................................................................................................
OFF KEY ...................................................................................................................................
MEM KEY ..................................................................................................................................
PROG KEY ................................................................................................................................
REDIAL KEY ..............................................................................................................................
TONE/*KEY ..............................................................................................................................
VOLUME CONTROL ..................................................................................................................
HEADSET JACK ........................................................................................................................
BASE UNIT FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 11
POWER LED .............................................................................................................................
CHARGE LED ............................................................................................................................
IN USE LED ...............................................................................................................................
SPARE BATTERY LED ..............................................................................................................
PAGE KEY ..................................................................................................................................
BASE UNIT DISPLAY .................................................................................................................
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 13
Making Calls ..............................................................................................................................
Answering Calls .......................................................................................................................
Disconnecting ...........................................................................................................................
Changing Channels ..................................................................................................................
TONE / PULSE Setting ...............................................................................................................
Temporary Tone ........................................................................................................................
Programming The Ringer Type .................................................................................................
Turning Off The Ringer .............................................................................................................
Checking The Ringer ................................................................................................................
Memory Dialing .........................................................................................................................
Programming Speed Dial Numbers ...........................................................................................
Speed Number Dialing ..............................................................................................................
To Change or Replace a Speed Dial Number ...........................................................................
To Clear the Stored Number .....................................................................................................
Storing Special Codes ..............................................................................................................
Using Redial ..............................................................................................................................
Storing a Redial Number into Speed Dial ..................................................................................
The Page Feature .....................................................................................................................
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ITAD BASE LEDS ......................................................................................................................17
MAILBOX LED’s .........................................................................................................................
ANSWER ON/OFF LED ..............................................................................................................
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ............................................................................ 18
ANSWER ON/OFF KEY ...........................................................................................
MAILBOX X (1,2 or 3) KEY .......................................................................................
REC/MEMO KEY .....................................................................................................
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MENU KEY .................................................................................................................................
SELECT KEY ..............................................................................................................................
TIME/SET KEY ............................................................................................................................
DELETE KEY ..............................................................................................................................
REPEAT/SLOW KEY ..................................................................................................................
SKIP/QUICK KEY ........................................................................................................................
VOLUME UP KEY .......................................................................................................................
VOLUME DOWN KEY ................................................................................................................
ITAD OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 22
Default ITAD Settings.................................................................................................................
ITAD Programming Overview ....................................................................................................
Selecting Announcement ..........................................................................................................
Recording / Playing / Deleting the OGM’s ..................................................................................
Set Security Code .....................................................................................................................
Day and Time Setup ..................................................................................................................
Set Audible Message Alert .......................................................................................................
Set Announce Only ...................................................................................................................
Set Base Ringer ON/OFF ..........................................................................................................
Set Number of Rings .................................................................................................................
Leaving a Message (Incoming Message) .................................................................................
Listening to Messages / Memos ................................................................................................
Saving Messages ......................................................................................................................
Deleting Messages ....................................................................................................................
Turning the ITAD ON/OFF ..........................................................................................................
Call Screening ............................................................................................................................
Audible Current Day and Time ..................................................................................................
Changing Speaker Volume ........................................................................................................
Changing Playback Speed ........................................................................................................
Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up .........................................................................
Memory Full ................................................................................................................................
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD ................................................................................................ 29
To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone Line .............................................
Playing Messages Remotely .....................................................................................................
Repeat Messages During Playback ..........................................................................................
Skip Messages During Playback ...............................................................................................
Stop Message Playback ............................................................................................................
Deleting Messages .....................................................................................................................
Memo Recording ........................................................................................................................
Change OGM Remotely .............................................................................................................
Check OGM Remotely ...............................................................................................................
Turning ITAD ON or OFF .............................................................................................................
Voice Menu for Remote Operation ..............................................................................................
Exiting Remote Operation ..........................................................................................................
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 31
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 32
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ......................................................................................................... 33
WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................................................................................... 34
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FCC AND IC REGULATIONS .................................................................................... 35
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 37
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased
one of the best performing cordless
telephones on the market! The
VT 9151/VT 9155
cordless phone.
The
VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155
includes an Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD). The ITAD uses digital
memory to record messages,
eliminating the need for cassette tapes.
You can access your messages from
the base unit, or from a remote location.
All programming and remote operation
functions are guided by a voice menu
system.
Other special features are:
• 10 Number Speed Dial Memory
• 30 Channels of operation
• Automatic Search for Available
Channel
• Manual Channel Change on
Handset
• PAGE from Base to Handset
• REDIAL feature
• Programmable Ringer Types
• Low Battery Detect and Warning
indicator
• Hearing Aid Compatible Receiver
• Easy answer - when the phone rings
simply press any key on the handset
to answer (except OFF)
• Removable battery pack
• Extra Battery Charger in the base unit
• Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing
• Temporary Tone Mode
• 2.5mm Jack on Handset for
Headset use.
is a single line 900 MHz
VTECH
base unit
optional
ITAD Features:
• Up to 15 minutes recording time.
• Voice menu for local or remote
operation.
• 7 segment LED indicator.
• Day and time stamp for incoming
messages.
• Auto disconnect stops ITAD from
answering call when an extension is
picked up.
• Variable speed message playback.
• Selective message delete allows you
to keep important messages.
• Message length control; stops
recording after 6 seconds of silence.
• Messages and ITAD settings will be
retained even after power failure.
• Ring pick-up selection; unit can be
set to pick-up after 2 rings, 4 rings, 6
rings or Toll-saver.
• Call screening selection.
• Memo recording capability.
• Programmable security code for
remote operation.
• Volume control with 8 levels for the
ITAD speaker.
• 3 individual mailboxs for personalized
message storage and retrieval.
This manual is designed to familiarize
you with the
To get the most use out of your
VT 9151/VT 9155
recommend you read the manual before
using your phone.
VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155
VTECH
, we strongly
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INTRODUCTION
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Parts Check List:
1. Base unit
2. Handset
3. AC adapter
4. Telephone line cord
5. Battery pack
6. Wall mounting bracket
7. Belt Clip
BASE UNIT
AC ADAPTER
WALL MOUNTING BRACKET
BATTERY PACK
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TELEPHONE LINE CORD
HANDSET
BELT CLI
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 in the U.S. and at
1-800-267-7377 in Canada. 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
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
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.
1. Remove the battery case by pressing 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 battery compartment.
4. The new battery pack must be
charged before using your telephone.
Place the handset in the cradle of the
base unit to allow it to charge for 24
hours. Maximum battery life between
charges is 4 hours of continuous talk
time or 7 days of standby.
4. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode.
IF THE BATTERY PACK DOESN’T RECHARGE
The battery pack can be recharged
many times; but if you get a low-battery
signal, or the handset seems completely
dead, even after 24 hours of charging,
the battery pack should be replaced.
To purchase replacement battery packs,
use the enclosed order form, or call
Vtech Communications at 1-800-595-9511
in the U.S. and at 1-800-267-7377 in
Canada.
SPARE BATTERY CHARGER
VTech VT 9151/VT 9155
Your
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.
Contact your local VTech dealer, or call
VTech Customer Service to purchase a
spare battery pack.
is equipped
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REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES
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.
The RBRCTM Seal
The RBRC® Seal on
the (easily removable)
nickel-cadmium battery
(contained in our product)
indicates that VTech
Communications,Inc. is
voluntarily participating
in an industry program to collect and
recycle these 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 your area.
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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GETTING STARTED
AC
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
TELEPHONE
WALL JACK
Setting Up Your
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.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter
shipped with your
VT 9155
specifically designed for use with the
VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155
NOTE: Connect power to the base unit
before placing the handset in the cradle.
3. The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator key
will then turn on to indicate the ITAD
is initialized. After a while, the display
will show “CL” flashing, indicating that
the day and time must be set.
4. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES
BEFORE USE. The batteries recharge
automatically whenever the handset
is in the base unit cradle. The batteries must be charged for 24 hours
before using your phone for the first
time.
VTECH VT 9151/ VT 9155
VTECH VT 9151/
. This is a Class 2 AC adapter,
.
5. Connect the telephone line cord.
Insert 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.
6. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press the PHONE key. The PHONE indicator should light up, and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.
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 un-insulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
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WALL MOUNTING
1. Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. Your
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 on
the 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.
3. Mount the base on the wall. Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base. Position the power 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 adapter into an electrical outlet.
wooden
stud
wallboard
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HANDSET FEATURES
IN USE/LOW BATT LED
• The IN USE LED lights when the phone line is being used by the handset.
• It flashes in cadence with an incoming ring.
• It flashes quickly during PROG mode.
• The LED will flash slowly when the handset battery is getting low and needs to be recharged.
VOLUME CONTROL
• Set Volume switch on the side of
the Handset to high (H), medium
(M) or low (L), depending on your
preference.
HEADSET JACK
• Connect a 2.5mm Headset set to the jack for
hands-free operation.
PHONE KEY / FLASH FUNCTION
• Press this key to
make a call.
• If you are currently
on a call, pressing
PHONE flashes the
line. This would be
used with a feature
like call waiting to
answer your second
call.
TONE / * KEY
• In PULSE dialing mode,
this key is used to switch to
Temporary TONE dialing
mode.
PROG KEY
• Press PROG key to enter
PROGRAM mode. See
page 15 for more details.
MEM KEY
• Press this key to enter MEMORY
mode. See page 15 for more details.
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OFF KEY
• Press this key to exit all
modes of operation.
CHANNEL KEY
• Pressing this 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. `
REDIAL/PAUSE KEY
• To dial the last number that
was called on your phone.
• It can also be used to store
the last number dialed into
the speed dial memory.
See page 16 for details.
• During Speed Dial
programming, press this
key to insert a 2 second
PAUSE in dialing
sequence.
BASE UNIT FEATURES
IN USE LED
• The IN USE LED illuminates whenever the handset is being used.
• The IN USE LED also flashes with the cadence of the incoming ring.
POWER LED
• This LED illuminates when the base
power adapter is plugged in and
power is applied to the base unit.
CHARGE LED
• This LED illuminates steadily
when the handset is in the base
cradle to indicate that the
handset battery is being
charged.
SPARE BATTERY LED
• This LED illuminates
steadily when a
battery is placed in
the base unit charge
cradle.
PAGE KEY
• Press this key to page the handset. See page16 for details.
• Press it a second time to cancel a page.
• The base will ring the handset for 60 seconds (STANDBY mode) or one page tone
(PHONE mode) before ending the page automatically.
• The handset can also cancel the page by pressing the OFF key.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
BASE UNIT DISPLAY
The display provides useful information on the status of your
answering device. Below are the descriptions of the display.
VTECH VT 9151/VT 9155
Message window
0
1-98
0-99 & F
1-99
99
1-99
1-8
00-99
A
On or OF
CL
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--
LED status
Steady
Flashing
Alternating
Counting
Flashing
Steady
Steady for 1
second
Steady
Steady
Steady for 1 second
Alternating with the
normal display
Steady
Flashing
What it means:
No new messages in any mailboxes.
Total number of new messages in all mailboxes.
Memory is full, or total number of messages is
99.
During OGM/Memo recording, the message
window shows the length of the announcement
recording in seconds.
Recording time exceeds 99 seconds.
During message playback, the system shows the
current message number in selected mailbox.
The system shows the current volume level when
pressing the or keys.
During remote access code setting, the system
shows the current code.
System is in Announce-Only mode.
When any setting is changed to On or Off.
After power failure, the clock needs to be set.
System is answering a call or in remote operation.
The system is in program mode when MENU is
pressed or during initialization.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Making Calls- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Pick up the handset and press
PHONE.
2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the
number.
3. The indicator for IN USE (on the base
unit and handset) will light. 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.
Answering Calls
1. When an incoming call is ringing, the IN USE LED in the base and the IN USE LED
in the handset will flash. To make sure your phone rings when the handset is away
from the base, please keep the base antenna in the upright position.
2. To answer a call when the handset is in the base, just pick up the handset.
3. To answer a call when the handset is away from the base, just press any key on the
handset (EXCEPT OFF). This is very useful in a dark environment; you do not have
to fumble around looking for the PHONE key to answer the call.
TO END
THE CALL
MAKING CALL
and
ANSWERING CALL
Disconnecting
To end a call, either place the handset
back in the base, or press OFF on the
handset.
Changing Channels- - - - - - - - - - - - -
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.
TONE / PULSE Setting
CHANGING CHANNELS
TONE/ PULSE Setting
If you have touch tone service on your
line, Press PROG, *,*,MEM to switch to
TONE dialing. If you have rotary service,
press PROG, * ,# ,MEM to switch to
PULSE dialing.
NOTE: Your VT9151/VT9155 is preset
at the factory for TONE dialing.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Temporary Tone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If you have a rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE setting 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.
Note: If you have touch-tone service,
(TONE/PULSE setting set to TONE), just
enter the codes normally.
TEMPORARY TONE
1. Dial Your Call
2. Press * You are
now in temporary tone
mode.
3. Press OFF to end
your call
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER TYPE
1. Press PROG
2. Press # Key
3. Press A Number Key
1.2.3.4 to select a ringer
type
4. Press MEM to confirm
Turning Off The Ringer - - - - - - - - - -
CHECKING THE RINGER
1. Press PROG
2. Press # Key
3. Press 0
4. Press MEM to confirm
Programming The Ringer Type
The handset ringer is capable of four
different types of ringing tones.
To program, the handset must be OFF.
TURNING OFF THE RINGER
1. Press PROG
2. Press # Key
3. Press 5
4. Press MEM to
confirm
5. To turn ringer on
again, see
Programming the
Ringer Type.
Checking The Ringer
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