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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................2
PARTS CHECK LIST................................................................................................................3
HANDSET LA Y OUT...................................................................................................................4
BASE LAYOUT.................................................................................................................... ......5
GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................6
Installation of Battery Pack in Handset..............................................................................6
Setting up your VT 9161......................................................................................................7
Set Time.......................................................................................................................7
Ringer Selection............................................................................................................7
Set Auto Answer On / Off..............................................................................................7
T one / Pulse Selection....................................................................................................8
Wall Mounting....................................................................................................................8
The Handset Display.........................................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................................10
Making Calls.....................................................................................................................10
Volume Control................................................................................................................10
Channel Changing..............................................................................................................10
Using Redial................................................................................................................... .....11
Answering Calls................................................................................................................11
Auto Answer .......................................................................................................................11
Flash.................................................................................................................................11
Hold......................................................................................................................................11
Page...................................................................................................................................12
ADVANCED OPERATION......................................................................................................13
CALLER ID/CALL W AITING ID.........................................................................................13
Receiving and Storing Calls.......................................................................................13
Saving Caller ID to the Phone Book...........................................................................13
Deleting Single Caller ID Records..............................................................................14
Deleting All Caller ID Memory ......................................................................................14
Dialing from Caller ID..................................................................................................14
PHONE BOOK.................................................................................................................15
Storing a name and number into the Phone Book.......................................................15
Reviewing and Dialing from the Phone Book..............................................................16
Editing Phone Book Records.......................................................................................16
Deleting Phone Book Records......................................................................................17
Moving a Phone Book Record...................................................................................17
MESSAGE WAITING.......................................................................................................18
CALL BLOCK AND BLOCK PREFIX..............................................................................19
OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............20
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................21
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................21
In Case of Difficulty...........................................................................................................22
Warranty Statement...........................................................................................................24
RBRC Seal...................................................................................................................25
FCC & IC Regulations..........................................................................................................26
T echnical Specifications....................................................................................................28
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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 r isk of electr ic 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 the 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 lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS CHECK LIST
1. Base Unit
2. Handset
3. Owner’s Manual
4. AC Power Adaptor
5. Telephone Cord
6. Battery Pack
7. Belt Clip
8. Wall Mounting Bracket
Base
Adaptor
Belt Clip
Handset
Battery Pack
Wall Mounting Bracket
Telephone Line Cord
Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
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ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
MEM PROG
REDIAL
NEW CHAN PAUSE
FLASH
CID
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
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HANDSET LAYOUT
1. LCD Display
2. SELECT
3. Navigation Keys
4. PHONE
5. HOLD
6. MEM/NEW
7. Antenna
8. Headset Jack(2.5mm)
9. OFF
10.Dialing Keys
11. REDIAL/PAUSE
12. PROG/CHAN
2
4
5
6
1
7
8
11
12
3
10
9
SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
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ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
MEM PROG
REDIAL
NEW CHAN PAUSE
FLASH
CID
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BASE LAYOUT
1. Phone Cord Jack
2. Power Jack
3. Rec/Memo
4. Answer On/Off
5. Charging
6. New Call
7. In Use
8. Mail Box 3
9. Mail Box 2
10. Mail Box 1
11. Menu
12. Select
13. Time/ Set
14. Delete
15. V olume Up
16. Skip/Quick
17. Repeat/Slow
18. Volume Dow
19. Page
20. Mic
TEL. LINE
9V DC
TEL. LINE
9V DC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
11
10
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
14
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The Handset of your
VT 9161
is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges
automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. The battery pack needs charging
when:
• The low battery icon and message are displayed:
• A double beep will be generated every 16 seconds.
To charge the battery pack, place the Handset in the Base Unit. The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator will light to show the Handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging. It
is recommended that the battery pack should be charged for at least 16 hours initially.
Afterwards, 8 hours of maintenance charging should be sufficient.
To replace the batter y pack, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.
2. Discard the old battery pack by pulling firmly on the battery cords. Don’t put the old
battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst. Please recycle.
3. Snap in the new battery pack, with the wires in the lower left corner. Insert the battery
plug into the socket, aligning the two holes in the plug with the socket pins.
4. Place the cord in the case so it rests below the battery pack.
5. Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards.
6. Place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to
charge for 16 hours.
CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury, Read and
Follow the Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Do not dispose of this battery pack into household garbage. For
information on recycling or proper disposal, consult your local
solid waste collection or disposal organization.
1. Use only VTech rechargeable battery pack, or equivalent.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may
explode.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery pack or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511.
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET
GETTING STARTED
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SET TIME
1. Press PROG/CHAN until SET TIME is displayed
2. Press SELECT.
The month is flashing. Use and to select the current month. Press SELECT.
The day is flashing. Use and to select the correct day. Press SELECT.
The hour is flashing. Use and to select the current hour. Press SELECT.
The minute is flashing. Use and to select the correct minute. Press SELECT.
AM or PM is flashing. Use or to choose between AM and PM. Press SELECT.
TIME/DATE
programming is complete.
RINGER SELECTION
1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until RINGER?
and the current ringer setting (1,2,3,4 or OFF) is
displayed.
2. Press to cycle through the different ringer
settings. You will hear a sample of each ring
style.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will
show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.
SET AUT O ANSWER ON/OFF
If you want your
VT 9161
to automatically answer calls when you pick the Handset up from
the Base cradle, set AUTO ANS to ON.
1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until AUTO
ANS? OFF (or ON) is displayed.
2. Press to choose OFF or ON.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
TONE/PULSE SELECTION
NOTE: Your
VT 9161
is factory-preset for TONE
dialing.
1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN
repeatedly , until DIAL TYPE: TONE (or PULSE)
is displayed.
2. Press to choose TONE or PULSE.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP YOUR
VT 9161
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The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only.
1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place.
2. Plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet, and the DC connector to the back of the Base
Unit. If the Handset battery pack has not been charged previously, place the Handset in the
Base Unit cradle, and allow it to charge for 16 hours.
3. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the Base Unit, and the other end
to the wall jack.
4. Mount the Base Unit on the w all. P osition the Base Unit so the mounting stubs will fit into the
holes on the wall mount bracket. Slide Base Unit down on the mounting stubs until it locks
into place.
5. Flip down the wall mount tab on the Base to secure the Handset when cradled.
wallboard
wooden
stud
GETTING STARTED
WALL MOUNTING
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If the display says: It means:
The Handset is in idle mode
A telephone line has not been
connected to the Base Unit.
Or the line is out of servce.
Indicates incoming call
Waiting for dial tone
` Handset is in use
A parallel phone is in use
Messages in your phone company
Voicemail have been received
THE HANDSET DISPLAY
GETTING STARTED
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MAKING CALLS
Method 1------Live Dialing
Press PHONE. Dial the phone number.
Press OFF to end your call.
Method 2------Pre-dialing
Dial the phone number. Use the key to backspace if
you make a dialing mistake. Then press PHONE.
Press OFF to end your call.
When the handset is in use, the IN USE/CHARGE light
on the Base Unit will flash. When the Handset is in the
Base Unit cradle, the IN USE/CHARGE light glows
steadily.
V OLUME CONTROL
While you are on a call, press to raise the inbound volume and to lower it. The handset
will display the relative volume setting as you adjust it.
CHANNEL CHANGING
If you experience noise or interference while on a call, you may be too far
from the Base Unit, or in an obstructed area. Tr y moving to a different
location. If this does not improve the transmission, press PROG/CHAN.
You can press this key more than once, if necessary.
NOTE: This feature only operates while you are on an active call.
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
123
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0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
MEM PROG
REDIAL
NEW CHAN PAUSE
FLASH
CID
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USING REDIAL
1. Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone.
2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The last number you called will automatically be redialed.
OR
1. Press REDIAL so that the number is shown on the display.
2. Press PHONE.
To save the phone number in the phone book directory,
1. Press REDIAL. On top of the number, “SAVE TO MEMORY” is flashing.
2. Press SELECT. You can edit the number or enter the name of the entr y. ( Please see
STORING A NAME AND NUMBER INTO THE PHONE BOOK for details.)
3. Press SELECT when you have finished. The entry will be saved in the lowest available
location that is displayed on the lower right cor ner.
ANSWERING CALLS
To answer a call, press any key other than the OFF key.
After you review the Caller ID on the phone and you do not want to answer the call, you can
stop the ringer by pressing OFF without dropping the call.
(Note: This is not available when the Handset is on cradle.)
AUT O ANSWER
When Auto Answer is set to ON (see SETTING UP YOUR
VT 9161
), your Handset will
automatically answer an incoming call when you remove it from the Base cradle.
FLASH
When you receive a
Call Waiting
alert, press
PHONE/FLASH to switch to the incoming call.
Press PHONE/FLASH again to return to the first call.
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
REDIAL
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BASIC OPERATION
HOLD
To place your call on hold, press HOLD. Press HOLD again
to return to your call.
NOTE: If you have a call on hold, and pick up a parallel extension phone, your
VT9161
will
automatically drop the call and return to idle mode.
PAGE
The Page Feature
• This feature is useful if you have
misplaced the handset.
• Press it a secord 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.
BASIC OPERATION
TO PAGE THE
HANDSET FROM
THE BASE
Press PAGE
TO END A PAGE AT
THE HANDSET
Press OFF
MIC
PLAY/STOP
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
123
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
FLASH
CID
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MAILBOX LED’ s
The MAILBOX LED’s (1,2,3) indicate the status of messages in each mailbox.
ANSWER ON/OFF LED
ANSWER LED will remain off if ITAD is not in auto-answer mode.
ANSWER LED remains on steadily when ITAD is in auto-answer mode.
ITAD BASE LEDS
MAILBOX LEDS
STATUS:
FLASH: New
messages are waiting
ON: Old messages
inside
OFF: No messages
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
ANSWER LED
STATUS:
ON: ITAD is in auto-
answer mode
OFF:ITAD is NOT in
auto-answer mode
BASIC OPERATION
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REC/MEMO KEY
MAILBOX X
(1,2&3 ) KEY
ANSWER ON KEY
DELETE KEY
TIME/SET KEY
SELECT KEY
MENU KEY
VOLUME UP KEY
VOLUME DOWN KEY
SKIP/QUICK KEY
REPEAT/SLOW KEY
ANSWER ON/OFF KEY- - - - - - - - - - - -
This key is used to turn ON and OFF the
ITAD.
• While in the OFF mode.
1. The cordless phone will still operate
normally, but the ITAD will not answer
calls.
2. The ITAD can be reactivated remotely
by 10 successive rings on an incoming
call.
• When the IT AD is ON, the ANSWER LED
is on.
MAILBOX X ( 1,2 or 3) KEY- - - - - - -
• The ITAD stores the messages into different mailboxes for retrieval by the corresponding mailbox user. For example, Mailbox 1 is for John, Mailbox
2 is for Jane, etc.
• Press MAILBOX X key to playback the
incoming message in corresponding
mailbox. Press the MAILBOX X key
again will terminate the playback.
• When in menu mode, press any of the
mailbox keys to return to idle mode.
REC / MEMO KEY
The REC/MEMO key is used to record memos at the base unit in to the current selection. The
maximum record time per memo/message is 4 minutes.
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
ITAD BASE KEYPAD
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
WHEN ITAD IS ON
THE ANSWER LED
IS ILLUMINATED
To Select Desired
Mailbox:
Press MAILBOX X
(1,2 or 3)
MAILBOX X KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
BASIC OPERATION
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MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
To Record:
Press REC/MEMO
Press Desired Mailbox
To Stop:
Press any MAILBOX
key
REC/MEMO KEY
1. Press the REC/MEMO and you will
hear “Please select mailbox”.
2. Select the mailbox by pressing the mailbox key and “Now recording” is heard.
3. Record your memo.
4. During recording, the 7 segment will
count the recording time in seconds.
When it exceeds 99 seconds, it will
flash “99”.
5. Stop recording by pressing MAILBOX
X key.
• The system will also stop recording
automatically if time is expired or
memory is full.
• Maximum number of old & new messages/memos is 99. If total number of old and new
messages is 99, “Memory full” will be announced when you press REC/MEMO.
MENU KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• The MENU key is used to program the
answering machine. Each time you
press MENU, the ITAD settings will be
announced in the following order:
– Set Outgoing Message
– Set Security Code
– Set Day and Time
– Set Audible Message Alert
– Set Announce only
– Set Base Ringer
– Set Number of Rings
• Program the desired setting when you hear the appropriate voice option. (See ITAD
OPERATION; page 22-28)
SELECT KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-
1. After you enter Program Mode, press
SELECT until you hear your desired
setting.
2. Pressing TIME/SET will confirm the cur-
rent setting.
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
BASIC OPERATION
To Program Various
Answering Maching
Features,
Press MENU
MENU KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
Press SELECT key
until you hear your
desired setting.
SELECT KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
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TIME/SET KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The TIME/SET key is used to check
the date and time. In normal operation,
the day and time are announced when
TIME/SET key is pressed.
• The TIME/SET key is used to set the
current selection in program mode. It
is used with the MENU and SELECT
keys. (See ITAD OPERATION; page
22-28)
DELETE KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• The DELETE key is used to delete old
messages (previously reviewed) from
the ITAD.
1. Press DELETE during message playback to delete the current message.
2. Press and hold DELETE key for more
than 2 seconds, the system will announce, “please select mailbox”. After
pressing MAILBOX X key, all old (previously reviewed) messages in that selected mailbox will be deleted (this feature works only when the answering
machine is idle; it does not work during
message playback).
• To prevent accidental deletion of new
messages, you are unable to delete a
message unless it has been previously
reviewed.
REPEAT / SLOW KEY - - - - - - - - - - - -
• The key is used to return to the
beginning of a message during
message playback.
• The previous message will also begin
if is pressed twice quickly during
message playback.
ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
To Announce The
Date And Time,
Press TIME/SET
TIME/SET KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT M ENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MH
z
To Delete Message,
Press DELETE
DELETE KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
To Repeat messages,
.Press REPEAT/SLOW
during playback
.Press the key twice quickly
during playback to play
previous message
.To slow down playback,
press and hold REPEAT/
SLOW during playback
(see page 28)
REPEAT/SLOW KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
BASIC OPERATION
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ITAD BASE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
SKIP/QUICK KEY- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• The key advances to the beginning of the next message during
playback.
VOLUME UP KEY - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• The key is used to increase the
volume level of the base unit speaker.
VOLUME DOWN KEY - - - - - - - - - - -
• The key is used to decrease the
volume level of the base unit speaker.
.To Advance To The
Beginning Of The Next
Message, press
SKIP/QUICK
.To speed up playback,
press and hold
SKIP/QUICK during
playback (see page 28)
SKIP/QUICK KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
To Increase The
Volume Level Of
Base Unit Speaker,
Press
VOLUME UP KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
To Decrease The
Volume Level Of
Base Unit Speaker,
Press
VOLUME DOWN KEY
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
BASIC OPERATION
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NOTE: Caller ID and Call Waiting ID are subscrip-
tion services, provided by your regional phone company. You must subscribe to these ser vices in order
to benefit from the Caller ID features of your
VT 9161
.
Contact your regional phone service provider for
details.
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS
As new Caller ID/Call Waiting ID records are received,
the NEW CALL light on the Base Unit will flash, and
NEW CALL, followed by the number of new Caller ID
records received will be displayed on the Handset.
Your
VT 9161
will store the most current 50 Caller ID and
Call Waiting ID records. To review Caller ID records,
press /CID while the Handset is in the idle mode.
Keep pressing to scroll through more records. An
example of a CID record is shown on the right:
The 3 in the upper right corner of the screen indicates
that this party has called you 3 additional times since the
original call.
SA VING CALLER ID T O THE PHONE BOOK
1. Press /CID until you find the desired record
Press SELECT
2. SAVE will be flashing. Press SELECT.
The screen will display :
3. Press SELECT to save the record to that location; or
Press , then enter a two-digit location number, from
01 to 50. Press SELECT to confirm your selection.
The phone will emit a series of beeps indicating the
record is saved.
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID
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SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
123
ABC DEF
FLASH
CID
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If you try to save a record in a location already containing one, the screen will display:
If you do not want to replace the existing record, simply
press SELECT. Howev er, if you wish to replace it, press
or so that a flashing YES appears, then press
SELECT.
DELETING SINGLE CID RECORDS
1. Press /CID until you find the desired record
Press SELECT
Press until DEL is flashing
2. Press SELECT.
Press or until DELETE? YES is displayed
3. Press SELECT to confirm your deletion
The Phone emits a series of beeps indicating the
record is deleted.
DELETING ALL CALLER ID MEMOR Y
1. To delete all stored Caller ID record, press PROG/
CHAN repeatedly, until DEL ALL CID? NO is dis-
played.
2. Press to choose YES or NO.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
NOTE: Once CID memory is full, each new Caller ID record received will cause the deletion
of the oldest stored CID record. Therefore, it is not necessary for you to delete the
Caller ID memory. Old CID records are automatically removed as new ones come in.
DIALING FROM CALLER ID
1. Press /CID until you find the desired record
2. Press SELECT
3. Press or until AltDial is flashing
4. Press SELECT repeatedly to view 3 different dialing
strings:
7 digits for example: 624-5688
10 digits for example: 800-624-5688
11 digits for example: 1-800-624-5688
5 . When the desired dialing string is display ed, press PHONE. Y our
VT 9161
will wait for a dial
tone and then place your call.
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID
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STORING A NAME AND NUMBER INT O THE PHONE BOOK
You can store the names and numbers of 50 frequently called par ties.
1. Press MEM/NEW. The number
on the lower right corner shows
the lowest available location
where the new record will be
stored.
2. Enter the name (up to 16 char-
acters). Use to backspace if
you make a mistake.
Each of the number keys has a specific set of characters. Each
press of a particular number key causes characters to be displayed in the following order:
Number Key Characters ( in order )
1 . ’ & 1 2 A B C 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6 M N O 6
7 P Q R S 7
8T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
00
Use for advancing cursor or inserting a space.
3. Press . Enter the number (up to 16 digits). Press RE-
DIAL/PAUSE at the appropriate point to include long dis-
tance codes and pauses if necessary. Each press inserts
a 2 second pause. Use to backspace if you make a
mistake. Press to switch between name and number
editing.
4. Press SELECT to save your entry.
PHONE BOOK
SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
123
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
MEM PROG
REDIAL
NEW CHAN PAUSE
FLASH
CID
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REVIEWING AND DIALING FROM THE PHONE BOOK
PHONE BOOK DIALING
1. With the Handset in the idle mode, press to review Phone Book entries. Press to
review Phone Book in the order of location number. You can also search for the desired
entry by entering the first letter of the name of the record. Then press to scroll in
alphabetical order.
2. With the desired entry on the display, press PHONE.
3. Press OFF to end your call.
LOCA TION DIALING
If you know the phone book location, you can simply dial the number by entering the
location number.
1. Press PHONE
2. Press MEM/NEW
3. Press location number of the desired entry (01-50).
4. Press SELECT to dial the number.
F AST DIALING
The
VT 9161
provides you two-touch speed dialing function of the first 9 phone book
entries. To dial the number in location 01-09:
1. Press the location number(1-9),
2. Press PHONE
EDITING PHONE BOOK RECORDS
1. During idle mode, press to review Phone Book
entries. With the desired entry on the display,
press SELECT
2. EDIT is flashing. Press SELECT.
You can then edit the name or number of the selected entry. Pressing will switch between the
name and number row.
3. Press SELECT when you have done.
PHONE BOOK
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DELETING PHONE BOOK RECORDS
To delete a single record,
1 . During idle mode, press to review Phone Book
entries. With the desired entry on the display, press
SELECT .
2. Press until DEL is flashing.
3. Press SELECT.
Press until YES is flashing.
4. Press SELECT to confirm.The phone will emit a
series of beeps to indicate the record has been
erased.
To delete ALL the entr ies in the Phone Book,
1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until DEL PHN
BOOK? NO is displayed.
2. Press to choose YES or NO.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
MOVING A PHONE BOOK RECORD
To move a Phone Book record to another location;
1. During idle mode, press to find the desired
record.
2. Press SELECT,
Press until MOVE is flashing.
3. Press SELECT. The lowest available location will
be displayed.
Press SELECT to accept that location. OR
Press and enter a different location, then press
SELECT.
PHONE BOOK
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if necessary, it is possible to turn the Message Waiting indicators OFF manually:
1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until MSG WAIT
OFF? NO is displayed.
2. Press to choose YES or NO.
3. Press SELECT to confirm your choice.
MESSAGE WAITING
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If you want to block your Caller ID information from
reaching the party you’re calling, the CALL BLOCK
feature should be used.
1. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until CALL
BLOCK? ON (or OFF) is displayed.
2. Press or until ON is flashing; then press
SELECT.
3. Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until BLK PREFIX is displayed.
Press SELECT.
4. Enter your
CALL BLOCK
code. Most service
providers use *67. Check with your local phone
company if you’re not sure.
5. Press SELECT.
Now, for every call you make, your Call Block
code will precede the phone number you dial.
To tur n this feature off:
Press PROG/CHAN repeatedly, until CALL
BLOCK? ON (or OFF) is displayed.
Press or until OFF is flashing; then press
SELECT
CALL BLOCK AND BLOCK PREFIX
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SELECT
PHONE
HOLD
OFF
123
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
TONE OPER
MEM PROG
REDIAL
NEW CHAN PAUSE
FLASH
CID
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ITAD OPERATION
Default ITAD Settings
The ITAD is preset to have the following default settings:
Security Code: 19
Audible Message Alert: OFF
Date & Time: Mon 12:00am
Rings to answer: 4
ITAD Programming Overview
Setup order for the ITAD is:
1.Set Outgoing Message.
2.Set Security Code
3.Set Day and Time
4.Set Audible Message Alert
5.Set Announce Only
6.Set Base Ringer
7.Set Number of Rings
During ITAD setup, the 7 segment “--” LED will flash. If no key is pressed for 20 seconds, the
ITAD will beep and exit program mode. You can also exit program mode at any time by
pressing any MAILBOX key.
Selecting Announcement
There are 2 choices of announcements:
Normal outgoing message & Outgoing message for announce only. To record the proper
announcement, you should enter to the corresponding answering mode.
1. Normal answering mode.
In this mode, the caller is able to leave his message. If no announcement is recorded, the
default announcement “
Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please leave your
name, number and message after the tone.
” will be used. (see Recording the OGM).
2. Announce Only mode
If this mode is set, the caller is not able to leave his message. If no announcement is recorded,
the factory default greeting is: “
Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right now. Please
call again. Thank you.
” will be used. (see Recording the OGM)
Example for OGM1 (for multi - user application):
“
Hi! We can’t come to the phone right now. If you have a message for John press *1 (Star, 1),
for Jane press *2 (Star, 2), for Jack press *3 (Star, 3). If you have a message for any one of
us, just stay on the line and record after the beep. Thank you.
”
Example for OGM2 (announce only):
“
Hi! You have reached Jack and Jill. We will be back after 1 p.m. Please call back then. Thank
you.
”
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ITAD OPERATION
Recording/Playing/Deleting the Outgoing Messages (OGM)
1.Press MENU key until the desired item
(Set Outgoing Message) is announced.
2.Press REC/MEMO. “Now recording”,
is announced, followed by a beep. Speak
in the direction of the ITAD (max. length:
90 seconds).
3.Press MAILBOX X to stop the record-
ing.
4.The OGM replays the message auto-
matically, followed by a beep.
5.To review a recorded announcement,
press MENU key until the desired item
(Set outgoing message) is announced.
Press any MAILBOX key. The current greeting is played.
6. To delete a recorded announcement, press DELETE during OGM playback.
Note: If your recording time is less than 2 seconds, your OGM will not be recorded, and the
default greeting will be used.
Set Security Code
The security code programmed into the ITAD is
used to gain access to functions from remote
locations.
The security code default setting is 19.
1. Press MENU until you hear “Set security
code.”
2. Press TIME/SET to hear the current
security code.
3. Press SELECT briefly to increase the security code by 1. Or, hold SELECT continuously to increase the code by multiples of 10.
4. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice
and you will hear the announcement of the security code.
Day and Time Setup
During initial setup, or after a power failure, the
day and time default is set to Monday 12:00am.
The display will flash “CL” to indicate day and
time need to be set.
1. Press MENU until you hear, “Set day and
time.”
2. Press SELECT until the desired day is announced.
3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice.
4. Press SELECT until the desired hour is
announced.
5. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice.
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MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
TIME/SET KEY
REC/MEMO KEY
MAILBOX X
(1,2&3 ) KEY
MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
TIME/SET KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
6. Press SELECT until the desired minute is announced. Holding the key continuously will
increase the minute in 10 minute steps.
7. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice. You will hear the Day and Time.
Set Audible Message Alert
If you want your ITAD to beep once every 10
seconds to notify you when new messages have
been received, set the
Audible Message Alert to ON. Otherwise, it is
preset to OFF.
1. Press MENU until you hear “Set audible
message alert.”
2. Press SELECT until the desired setting,
(ON or OFF) is announced.
3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice.
The voice prompt of “Audible Message
Alert On” or “ A udib le Message Alert Off” will be
produced.
Note: You can press any ITAD function key except PAGE key to stop the audible message
alert.
Set Announce Only
Caution: If you turn on the Announce Only option, your callers cannot leave a message. This
setting is preset at the factory to Announce Only OFF.
1. Press MENU until “Set Announce Only” is
announced.
2. Press TIME/SET now will announce the
current setting.
3. Press SELECT until desired setting- “on”
or “off” is declared.
4. Press TIME/SET to confirm and the set-
ting will be announced.
Note: You can store one Outgoing Message
(OGM) for ANNOUNCE ONLY mode, and a
separate OGM for NORMAL (accept messages) mode. Depending on the Announce
Only Setting, the appropriate OGM will be selected.
Set Base Ringer On/Off
The Base ringer can be turned on or off.
1. Press MENU until you hear “Set Base Ringer”
2. Press SELECT to toggle between the choices (on or off)
3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your selection. Voice prompt of “Base Ringer is on” or “Base
Ringer is off” will be announced to confirm your setting.
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MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
TIME/SET KEY
MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
TIME/SET KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
Set Number of Rings
The ITAD has 4 r ing number settings:
2 rings The incoming call is
answered after 2 rings.
4 rings The incoming call is answered after 4 rings.
6 rings The incoming call is answered after 6 rings.
T oll Sa ver
The incoming call is ans wered after 2 rings only if there are new messages/memos
present. Otherwise, the ITAD will answer calls after 4 rings. Thus, if Toll Saver is
active and your ITAD rings 3 times when you call, you can hang-up to avoid any
long distance charges.
1. Press MENU until you hear “Set num-
ber of rings.”
2. Press SELECT until you hear the desired ring number, “2”, “4”, “6”, or “Toll Saver”
announced.
3. Press TIME/SET to confirm your choice.
The selected setting is then announced.
Leaving a Message (Incoming Message)
The ITAD will answer a call (according to the
current ring selection), play the OGM followed
by a beep to signal the start of recording.
• Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1.
• To record the incoming message in a specific mailbox, the caller should press “*, X(star
X)” during OGM playback. X being Mailbox
1, 2 or 3.
• After desired mailbox is selected, “
Mail-
box X, now recording
” will be announced,
and incoming message recording starts after a beep.
• If incoming message length is less than 2
seconds, message will not be recorded.
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MENU KEY
SELECT KEY
TIME/SET KEY
MAILBOX X
(1,2&3 ) KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
Listening to Messages / Memos When new messages and/or new memos are in the
ITAD, the display will flash the total number of new messages in all mailboxes.
• Press the desired Mailbox key to hear
messages.
• The system will announce “
Mailbox X, you
have X new message(s) and X old
message(s)
” in the presence of new mes-
sage in corresponding mailbox. Then the system will play only the new messages.
• In the absence of new messages, the system will announce “
Mailbox X, You have X
old messages
” and then playback the old
messages.
• The and keys can be used
to skip forward and backwar during message playback.
• To stop message playback, and return to
normal operation mode, press MAILBOX X
and a long beep is followed.
• The day and time stamp is announced after each message is played.
• After all messages and memos have been played, the final voice prompt will be, “End of
messages”, and the ITAD will exit playback mode.
• Note that the system will play the message based on “First-In-First-Out”
• If the system has less than 5 minutes recording time left, it will announce the remaining
recording time to alert the user.
• During message playback, the display will be flashing to indicate that the currently playing
message is a new message.
Saving Messages
• The IT AD will automatically save your messages if you do not delete them. The messages
will be retained even after power failure.
• The system can record up to 15 minutes of messages.
Deleting Messages
• Press DELETE key at any time during
message playback to delete the current message.
• All reviewed messages for a particular
mailbox, can be deleted by pressing and holding the DELETE key for more than 2 seconds.
The system will announce “
Please select mail-
box
”.
• Press the “Mailbox X “key that you want to
delete all the reviewed messages in the selected
mailbox.
Note: The DELETE function will only delete old
or reviewed messages. New messages CANNOT be deleted until they are reviewed.
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MAILBOX X
(1,2&3 ) KEY
SKIP/QUICK KEY
REPEAT/SLOW KEY
DELETE KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
Turning the ITAD ON/OFF
• If you want the ITAD to answer calls, press
ANSWER ON/OFF key. The ON LED will then
be turned on and “Answering machine on” will
be announced.
• If you don’t want the ITAD to answer calls,
press ANSWER ON/OFF key. The ON LED
will then be turned off and “Answering machine
off” will be announced.
• The display will still show the number of
new messages.
• Even if the ITAD is set to OFF, it will still
answer calls after 10 rings. An announcement,
“
Please enter your security code
” is given,
and you can enter your security code to use
remote operation. (See Remote Operation of
ITAD)
Call Screening
Call screening level can be changed at any time, even while the ITAD is answering a call.
When the ITAD answers a call, the speaker
will monitor the voice on the line. If you want
to answer the call at once, just pick-up the
handset, or an extension, and the ITAD will
automatically stop recording.
The Call Screening volume is controlled by
the and keys.
• Call screening is off when volume level “1”
is indicated in the display.
• Call-screening level can be changed any
time even during ITAD is answering a call.
• Default volume level is 5.
Audible Current Day and Time
You can check the current day and time by
pressing TIME/SET. After the announcement
the ITAD will generate a beep.
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ANSWER ON/OFF KEY
VOLUME UP KEY
VOLUME DOWN KEY
TIME/SET KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
Changing Speaker Volume
• Press the and keys to reach the
desired volume level. There are 8 digital
volume levels.
• If volume is set at maximum or minimum
level, further pressing of the volume keys will
give 3 short beep tones.
• Volume change automatically continues if
the volume UP/DOWN is held.
Changing Playback Speed
During playback, you can change the playback
speed by simply holding down (SLOW)
or (QUICK) to the desired speed during
playback.
There are 3 playback speeds. The default speed is
normal. Playback speed will return to normal once
you exit the playback mode.
Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone
Pick-up
The ITAD will auto-disconnect the telephone line if
an extension phone or the cordless handset accesses the line.
Note: If the ITAD continues to record after an
extension phone or the cordless handset accesses
the line, either press MAILBOX X on the base or
press “*, 0”on the extension phone or cordless
handset.
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VOLUME UP KEY
VOLUME DOWN KEY
SKIP/QUICK KEY
REPEAT/SLOW KEY
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ITAD OPERATION
Memory Full
• When the ITAD has less than 30 seconds recording time remaining or the total message
count is equal to 99, the display shows “F” with the number of new messages to indicate
memory full.
• If the ITAD memory is full, it will auto
matically default to ANSWER OFF mode.
The ITAD will answer a call after 10 rings
and “Memory full; Please enter your security
code” is announced. You may enter remote
operation mode by entering the security code.
• If memory is full, any attempt to record
memos or OGM’s will be inhibited.
Power Failure
• After a power failure, “CL” will flash to notify you to set the day and time.
• All the messages, OGM’s and menu settings (other than day and time) will be retained.
• The ITAD will default to ANSWER ON and
Call Screening ON.
• Note that after power up, the ITAD will have
an initialization period, during which, the display will flash with “--”. During this period, you
can still use the cordless phone.
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MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
MEMORY FULL
MIC
ANSWER
ON/OFF
REC/MEMO
NEW CALL
MESSAGE
PLAY/STOP
IN USE/CHARGE
1
MAILBOX
3
MAILBOX
2
MAILBOX
DELETE
TIME/SET
SELECT MENU
VOL
PAGE
REPEAT/SLOW SKIP/QUICK
VT 9161
900
MHz
POWER FAILURE
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REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD
Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the ITAD when you are
away from the base, and call from an outside telephone line. The ITAD cannot be
accessed from another telephone on the same line. You can access many of the
ITAD functions from a remote location such as listening to messages, changing
recorded announcements, and recording memos.
Remote operation can only be accessed from a touch tone telephone. If the remote phone is
set to pulse dialing, switch it tone. If tone dialing is not available you will not be able to access
the ITAD.
Note: All function codes should be entered within 2 seconds in order to activate the Remote
Operation.
To Activate Remote Operation From a Different Telephone Line
1. If the ITAD is off, you can dial your telephone number and w ait for the ITAD to answer y our
call after 10 rings. An announcement, “
Please enter your security code
” is given, and you
enter your security code to use remote operation.
2. If the ITAD is on, it will answer your call and begin playing the currently selected announcement (as with any incoming call).
3. Enter # followed by your 2 digit security code during the announcement. The default
security code is 19.
4. Once the security code is received, a double confirmation beep will be given, and you are
in Remote Operation mode. You can then control the ITAD functions using the telephone
keypad.
5. The user can also enter the Remote Operation mode during message recording. The
procedure is the same as step 3. The recording will be stopped after enter ing #, then the
valid security code (2 digits, selected from 00 - 99). The recorded incomplete message
will be deleted.
6. If the user enters a wrong security code, the system will release the line.
Playing Messages Remotely
1. Press “#1”, “#2” or “#3” on the touch tone keypad to play the messages in the corresponding mailbox.
2. The system will announce “
Mailbox X. You have XX new messages and XX old messages
”
and the system will playback the new message only. If there are no new messages, the
system will announce “
Mailbox X. You have XX old messages
” and then play back the old
messages. On the other hand, in the absence of old messages, the system will
announce only the number of new messages.
Repeat Messages During Playback
1. Press “#4” once during message playback to repeat the current message.
2. Press “#4” twice within 2 seconds to skip to the previous message.
Skip Messages During Playback
1. Press “#6” once to skip forward to the next message.
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Stop Message Playback
1. Pressing “#5” during message playback will stop playback.
Deleteing Messages
1. Pressing “#9” once during message playback to delete the current message.
Note: Playback will pause if “#” or “ ” is entered. ITAD will wait for the command in
the following 2 seconds. If no further tone is entered, playback will be resumed.
Memo Recording
1. Press “ 8”.
2. After selecting the mailbox by entering command “1”, “2”, “3”, You will hear, “Now
recording”, followed by a beep.
3. Enter “#5” to stop recording when you have finished.
Change OGM Remotely
1. Enter “ 7” to recording a new OGM. You will hear, “Now recording”, followed by
a beep to signal start of recording.
2. Press “#5” to stop recording , Your new OGM will play back automatically.
Check OGM Remotely
Enter “#7” to review OGM. You will hear playback of OGM followed automatically.
T urning IT AD ON or OFF
Pressing “#0” toggles the ITAD ON/ OFF. “Answer machine on”, or “ Answer machine off ” will be announced, followed by a beep.
Voice Menu for Remote Operation
The system provides two pre-recorded voice menus to help you during remote
operation. Press “*5” to go back to the simple voice menu.
The simple voice menu is as follows:
• Press “#1” to play mailbox 1.
• Press “#2” to play mailbox 2.
• Press “#3” to play mailbox 3.
• Press “#5” to stop.
• Press “#4” to repeat the message.
• Press “#6” to skip the message.
• Press “#9” to erase the message.
• Press “*5” for other functions.
*
*
REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD
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The advanced voice menu is as follows:
• Press “#7” to review outgoing message.
• Press “*7” to record outgoing message.
• Press “*8” to record memo.
• Press “#4” twice to repeat previous message.
• Press “#0” to turn the system on or off.
• Press “*5” to go back to the simple voice menu.
Pressing any function code will stop the voice menu, and perform the correspond
ing functions.
Exiting Remote Operation
1. Enter “*0” to exit remote operation mode. The ITAD confirms your action with a
long beep and then disconnects.
2. The ITAD also automatically disconnects if no key is pressed within 20 seconds
during remote operation.
REMOTE OPERATION OF ITAD
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OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your
VT 9161
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 Head set, which is compat-
ible with the
VT 9161
.
Please contact VTECH Communications Customer Ser-
vice, in the U.S. toll-free at 1-800-595-9511,in the Canada
call 1-800-267-7377 for dealer information in your local
area. You can also purchase a compatible Headset directly from VTECH Communications Customer Service.
* Once you have a compatible 2.5mm Headset, locate
the Headset Jack on the Handset of your
VT 9161
.
Connect the plug on the Headset to the jack on the
cordless Handset. The plug should fit securely. Do not
force the connection. See illustration.
OPERATION
NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the micro-
phone 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 Headset 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.
* 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 flexible microphone
should be positioned at the corner of your mouth, about
one inch from your mouth.
BEL T CLIP
* The
VT 9161
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 9161
handset. The belt clip
should snap securely into place. Do not force the connection. See Illustration.
o
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T AKING CARE OF Y OUR TELEPHONE
Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with
care.
A V OID ROUGH TREA TMENT
Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone
if you ever need to ship it.
AVOID WA TER
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.
ELECTRICAL STORMS
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during stor ms.
CLEANING Y OUR TELEPHONE
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean
it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water
or cleaning solvents of any kind.
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.
MAINTENANCE
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION
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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 A T 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 properly charged. If the
Low Battery indicator is on, the battery needs charging.
If the LCD display shows “NEEDS RECHARGING” :
you must charge the batteries.
• If you recently installed a new battery pack, make sure it is installed correctly.
NO DIAL T ONE.
• First check all the suggestions above.
• If you still don’t hear a dial tone, disconnect 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 your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone company.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU’RE
NEAR THE BASE UNIT.
• Place the handset in the base momentarily to re-set the unit. Then press PHONE to get a
line.
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause
interference. Tr y moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet.
YOU GET NOISE, STATIC, OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU’RE AWAY
FROM THE BASE UNIT .
• You may be out of range. Either move close to the base, or relocate the base unit.
• The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the base unit to the second
or third floor, or to some other location.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN Y OU 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.
• You may be too far from the base unit.
• You may have too many e xtension phones on y our telephone line to allo w all of them to ring.
Tr y unplugging some of the other phones.
Y OUR CALLER F ADES IN AND OUT .
• You may be nearly out of range. Move closer, or relocate the base.
Y OU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING Y OUR PHONE.
• Press CHAN key to switch to another channel.
• Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a regular telephone. If you
still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local service. Call your local
telephone company.
Y OU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET , AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel. Place the handset
in the cradle for a few moments to 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 (remove) the handset battery.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Connect power to the base.
5. Install the handset battery pack.
6. Put the handset in the base to re-initialize. If the handset has not been recently charged,
allow 16 hours before use.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION
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WHA T DOES OUR W ARRANTY COVER?
* Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE?
* To the original purchaser only-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?
* In the U.S. 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 originally 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 include this in the
package.
* Include payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty, as determined by
VTECH Communications.
* Ship the unit via UPS Insured, or equivalent to:
In the U.S.,
VTECH COMMUNICATIONS
11035 SW 11th STREET
BDLG. B, SUITE 270
BEAVERTON, OREGON 97005
In Canada,
VTECH ELECTRONICS
SUITE 200-7671 ALDERBRIDGE WAY
RICHMOND, B.C. V6X 1Z9
VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization
.
WHA T DOES OUR W ARRANTY NOT CO VER?
* 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 and/or operated outside the USA, its territories, or Canada.
* Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH
Communications
* Products purchased more than 12 months from current date
* Units purchased in “AS IS” condition, or units purchased as “Distressed Merchandise”.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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HOW DOES STA TE LA W OR PRO VINCIAL LA W RELA TE T O THIS
WARRANTY?
* This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
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 localy 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.
RBRC Seal
The RBRC Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery contained in our product
indicates that VTECH Communications, Inc. is voluntarily par ticipating 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 f or y ou 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-BATTERY 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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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. 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.
FCC & IC REGULATIONS
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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 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 impor tant 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.
Your VTech VT 9161 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 construc-
tion and layout of your home or office.
FCC & IC REGULATIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset :
923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All 30 channels within this
range)
Base Unit:
902.30 MHz to 906.65 MHz
(All 30 channels within this
range)
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Handset :
902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz
(All 30 channels within this
range)
Base Unit:
923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz
(All 30 channels within this
range)
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC.
Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time
of use.
SIZE
Handset :
62(L) x 43(W) x 207.5(H)mm
Maximum (Antenna included)
Base Unit:
203(L) x 163(W) x
63.5(H)mm
Maximum (Antenna included)
WEIGHT
Handset :
170 grams
Base Unit:
300 grams
PO WER REQUIREMENTS
Handset :
Self-contained nickel-cadmium
rechargeable battery supply,
3.6V nominal, 400mAh capacity.
Base Unit:
9VDC @ 400mA
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND
MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc, Beaverton, Oregon, 97008
Distributed in the Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200-7671 Alderbridge
Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9.
Copyright 2000 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Printed in China
91-5128-10-00
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