VTech VT 9162 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................3

PARTS CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................4

HANDSET LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................5

BASE UNIT LAYOUT .............................................................................................................6

GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................7

INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET .....................................7

RINGER SELECTION....................................................................................8

TONE/PULSE SELECTION .............................................................................8

ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ........................................................8

WALL MOUNTING ...........................................................................................9

THE HANDSET DISPLAY ...........................................................................10

BASIC OPERA TION ..................................................................................................11

MAKING CALLS ......................................................................................11

VOLUME CONTROL ................................................................................11

CHANNEL CHANGING .............................................................................11

USING REDIAL ......................................................................................12

ANSWERING CALLS ...............................................................................12

FLASH ..................................................................................................12

HOLD ...................................................................................................13

PAGE ...................................................................................................13

ADV ANCED OPERA TION ......................................................................................14

CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID ...........................................................................14

RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS .......................................................................14

ABOUT CALL HISTORY ....................................................................................14

REVIEW CALLER ID ...........................................................................................14

DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY .....................................................15

DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER ................................................................................15

STORE A CALLED ID RECORD IN PHONE BOOK MEMORY ................................15

DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES .............................................................................16

PHONE BOOK .......................................................................................................17

STORE MEMORY NUMBERS ..................................................................................17

EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY ...............................................................18

DELETE NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY .........................................................18

DIAL MEMORY NUMBERS ...................................................................................18

OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .............19

ITAD OPERATION ..............................................................................20

ANSWERING SYSTEM PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ..........................................20

SET OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) ........................................................................20

SET SECURITY CODE .............................................................................................21

DAY AND TIME .........................................................................................................22

SET AUDIBLE MESSAGE ALERT ...........................................................................22

SET ANNOUNCE ONLY .........................................................................................23

SET BASE RINGER ON/OFF .................................................................................23

SET NUMBER OF RINGS ....................................................................................23

TOLL SAVER ...................................................................................................23

LEAVING A MESSAGE (INCOMING MESSAGE) ....................................................24

LISTENING TO MESSAGES/MEMOS ...............................................................24

SAVING MESSAGES ........................................................................................25

DELETING MESSAGES .....................................................................................25

TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF ..........................................25

CHECK CURRENT DAY AND TIME ....................................................................26

CHANGING SPEAKER VOLUME .......................................................................26

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CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED ...............................................................................26

AUTO DISCONNECT FOR EXTENSION PHONE PICK-UP .......................................27

MEMORY FULL ......................................................................................................27

POWER FAILURE ....................................................................................................27

BASE UNIT MESSA GE WINDOW (LED) ....................................................................28

REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM ..................................................29

TO A CTIV A TE REMO TE OPERA TION FR OM A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE .....29

PLAYING MESSAGES REMOTELY .........................................................................29

REPEA T MESSAGES DURING PLAYBACK ..............................................................29

SKIP MESSAGES DURING PLAYBACK ................................................................. 30

STOP MESSAGE PLAYBACK .................................................................................30

DELETING MESSAGES ...........................................................................................30

MEMO RECORDING ................................................................................................30

CHANGE OGM REMOTELY ....................................................................................30

CHECK OGM REMOTELY .......................................................................................30

TURNING ANSWERING SYSTEM ON OR OFF .......................................................30

VOICE MENU FOR REMOTE OPERATION ..............................................................31

EXITING REMOTE OPERATION ..............................................................................31

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION .......................................................................................32

MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................32

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .........................................................................................33

WARRANTY STATEMENT .........................................................................................35

FCC AND IC REGULATIONS ....................................................................................37

RBRC SEAL ..........................................................................................................40

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................41

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the f ollo wing:

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 s wimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product ma y f all, 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 ne ver be placed near or ov er a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a b uilt-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. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemb le 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.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P ARTS CHECK LIST

Parts Check List:

1. Base Unit

2. Handset

3. Wall Mount Bracke t

4. Owner’s Manual

5. AC Adaptor

6. Telephone Line Cord

7. Battery Pack 8 . Belt Clip

To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.

HANDSET LA Y OUT

1 2

4 5

1. LCD Display

2. SELECT

3. NAVIGATION/Volume Keys

4. PHONE

5. FLASH

6. HOLD

7. Antenna

11 12

8. Headset Jack

9. OFF

10. Dialing Keys

11. REDIAL/P AUSE

12. PROG/CHAN

BASE UNIT LAY OUT

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1. MENU

2. SELECT

3. TIME/SET

4. REPEAT/SLOW

5. MESSAGE WINDOW

6. DELETE

7. MAILBOX PLAY/STOP

8. REC/MEMO

9. V OLUME

10. ANSWER ON/OFF

11. SKIP/QUICK

12. IN USE/CHARGING

13. PAGE

14. Power Jack

15. Telephone Line Jack

INST ALLA TION OF B A TTER Y P A CK IN HANDSET

The Handset of your cally 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 5 seconds.

T o 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.

T o replace the battery pack, f ollo w 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.

VT 9162

is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automati-

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.

GETTING ST ARTED

CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury , Read and Follow the Instructions

IMPORT ANT:

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 batter y 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 shor t 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.

SETTING UP YOUR VT9162

When fully charged, you will experience up to 5 hours of continuous talk, or up to 6 days of standby (off the cradle, but not in use).

RINGER SELECTION

1. Press PROG/CHAN.

2. Press or until RINGER is displayed.

3. Press SELECT. The current selection will be displayed, and you will hear a sample of the selected ring.

4. Press or to select a different ring style (there are 4), or turn the ringer OFF.

GETTING ST ARTED

5 . Press SELECT to confirm your choice. NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will

show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode.

TONE/PULSE SELECTION

NOTE: Y our

dialing.

1. T o change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN,

2. Press or until DIAL MODE is displayed.

3. Press SELECT. The current setting is displayed.

4. Press or to change the setting.

5 . Press SELECT to confirm your choice.

VT 9162

is factory-preset for TONE

ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

Y our VT9162 includes a digital answ ering system in the Base Unit. Setup of the answering system is easy. Step by step instructions can be found in the section entitled in this user’s manual.

Answering System Setup

, later on

WALL MOUNTING

The Wall Mount br acket is designed f or use on standard W all 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 bottom of theBase

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 bottom of the Base Unit, and the other

and to the wall jack.

4. Mount the Base Unit on the wall. Position the Base Unit so the mounting stubs will fit into

the holes on the wall mount bracket. Sllde Base Unit down on the mounting stubs until it locks into place.

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GETTING ST ARTED

THE HANDSET DISPLA Y

If the display says:

GETTING ST ARTED

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 service.

Indicates incoming call

Waiting for dial tone

Handset is in use

A parallel phone is in use

BASIC OPERA TION

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 .

BASIC OPERA TION

VOLUME 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. Try 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 f eature only oper ates while you are on an activ e call.

BASIC OPERA TION

USING REDIAL

1. Press PHONE. Listen for dial tone.

2. Press REDIAL/PAUSE. The last number you called will automatically be redialed.

1. Press REDIAL. The n umber will appear on the display.

2. Press PHONE.

NOTE: If you press REDIAL twice, the redial n umber will be deleted.

ANSWERING CALLS

To answer a call, press an y ke y other than the OFF key. During an incoming call, to temporarily mute the ringing, press OFF.

(Note: This f eature is not a v ailable when the Handset is in its cr adle.)

BASIC OPERA TION

FLASH

When you receive a FLASH to switch to the incoming call.

Press FLASH again to return to the first call.

Call Waiting

alert, press

BASIC OPERA TION

HOLD

T o place y our 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 automatically drop the call and return to idle mode.

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will

PAGE

The Base can signal the Handset by means of the PAGE key. This is helpful in locating a misplaced Handset. Press PAGE at the Base. The Handset will generate a series of tones (different than inbound call ringing) for a maximum of 60 seconds, and will display:

Press PAGE at the Base or OFF key on the Handset to end the Page.

BASIC OPERA TION

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