Vtech VT 9171 User Manual

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 block ed by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or ov er a r adiator 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 electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact VTECH Customer Service at 1800-595-9511. 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.

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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 lighting.

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

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION INTRODUCTION P AR TS CHECK LIST HANDSET LA Y OUT BASE LA Y OUT

GETTING ST ARTED

Installation of Battery Pack in Handset Spare Battery Charger Setting up your VT9171 Wall Mounting

BASIC OPERA TION

Making Calls Answering Calls To Put a Call on Hold The Mute Feature Using Redial

Switching from Base Unit (Speakerphone) to the Handset Switching from Handset to the Base Unit (Speakerphone) Joining a Conversation Using Intercom T emporary Tone Feature Programming Ringer T ype

ADV ANCED OPERA TION

Memory Dialing Storing numbers into Memory To Speed Dial a Stored number To Change or replace and Pauses Storing Special Codes and Pauses Storing a Redial number into Memory Dialing Changing Channels Tone Definition

IT AD OPERA TION

Definition of 7 segment LED display ITAD Function Keys (Layout and brief description) Setting Up the Answering Machine Selecting the Announcement Recording/ Playing/ Delete the OGM’s Time and Day Setup Set Audible Message Alert

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INTRODUCTION

Set Announce Only Set Call Screening Ringer Type Programming Quit from Menu Setting mode Leaving an Incoming Message Recording a Memo Listening to Messages/ Memos Saving Messages Deleting Messages Turning the System On/Off Call Sereening Audible Current Day and Time Changing Speaker Volume Changing Playback Speed Memory Full & Message Number Full Power Failure Remote Operation of Digital Answering Machine To Activate Remote Operation Voice Menu for Remote Operation Playing your messages Repeat/ Skip backward a Message during Playback Skip Message during Playback Stop Message Playback Deleting Messages Memo Recording Chang OGM remotely Check OGM remotely Turning ITAD On or Off Exiting Remote Operation

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless telephone on the market! The VTECH VT 9171 is a single line 900 MHz combo cordless phone with second key pad and Digital Answering Machine Device in Base Unit.

The factory-preset security code in VT 9171 means that one of more than 1000 thousand possible digital security codes is preset in both the handset and base unit. The handset and base unit will recognize each other based on this security code which minimizes the chances of another cordless telephone using your telephone line. The handset and base unit stores the current secur ity code in memory even if the unit is unplugged.

The VT 9171 base unit includes an Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD). The ITAD uses digital memor y 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION

Optional Headset Installation and Operating Instructions Maintenance In Case of Difficulty Warranty Statement FCC & IC regulations Technical Specification

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Main Features

ITAD & Speakerphone Features

• 30 Channels

• ITAD Integrated Telephone Answering Device

• Half-Duplex Digital Speakerphone

• Parallel Phone Detection

• 10 speed-dial memories (Maximum 20 digits) for handset and base unit

• Memory Chain Dialing

• Dual keypad and speakerphone

• Intercommunication between Handset & Base

• Three-way conversation among caller, handset & speakerphone

• Manual Channel Change on Handset

• Programmable Ringer Types

• Low battery Detect and Warning Indicator

• Dark Answering

• Hold function

• 3 Mailboxes

• Non-volatile Voice and data storage

• 17 minutes total recording time.

• Line remote operation with voice menu

• Vocal day-and-time stamping for memos and incoming messages

• Speaking clock and date announcement

• Fast or Slow playback option

• One-touch Play/Stop for each mailbox with message indicators

• Repeat / Skip / Erase message during message playback

• Delete function by Erase button.

• Toll Saver, 2, 4 or 6 rings selectable by menu

• Call-screening ON/OFF function selectable by menu

• 8-level digital volume control

• Audible new message alert

• Base Microphone Mute Key

• REDIAL feature

• Touch Tone and Pulse Dialing option

• Hearing-Aid Compatible Receiver

• Extra Battery Charger for Spare Battery

• Belt clip on the Rear of Handset

• 2.5mm jack on Handset for optional Headset use

• Wall Mounting Capability

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• Announce only option

Parts Checklist

INT.COM/LOW BATT

900

MHz

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

DEF

GHI5JKL6MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

TONE

OPER

HOLD PAUSE INT.COM

PGM MEM REDAL

Handset Layout

1. Handset

2. Base unit and AC adapter

3. Telephone line cord

4. Battery pack

MHz

900

VT 9171

TIME/SET SELECT MENU

SKIP/

REPEAT/

QUICK

SLOW

REC/

ERASE

MEMO

SPARE BATT

CHARGE

IN USE

PLAY/STOP

MAILBOX 2

MAILBOX 1

MUTE

HOLD MEM

ABC DEF

JKL MNOGHI

TUV WXYZPQRS

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

MIC

Base Handset

5. Wall mounting screws and caps

6. Wall mounting bracket

7. Belt clip

ANSWER ON/OFF

MAILBOX 3

REDIAL

FLASH

VOL

INT.COM/LOW BATT

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

GHI5JKL6MNO

PQRS

TONE

HOLD PAUSE INT.COM

PGM MEM REDAL

MHz

900

ABC

DEF

TUV

WXYZ

OPER

Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

Battery Pack

1. PHONE key

2. INTCOM key

Belt Clip

Wall Mounting Brac ket

3. OFF key

4. HOLD key

5. CHAN key

6. MEM key

7. PGM key

8. REDIAL key

9. PAUSE key

10. T ONE/* key

11. V olume Control Switch

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Base Layout

INSTALLATION of THE HANDSET BATTERIES

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MHz

900

VT 9171

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REC/

ERASE

MEMO

CHARGE

IN USE

MAILBOX

HOLD MEM

ABC DEF

JKL MNOGHI

TUV WXYZPQRS

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

TIME/SET SELECT MENU

SKIP/

REPEAT/

QUICK

SLOW

SPARE BATT

PLAY/STOP

MAILBOX

MUTE

ANSWER ON/OFF

REDIAL

FLASH

VOL

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13 11

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3 1

4 8

MIC

1. Remove the battery case by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.

2 . Place the battery pack in the bat-

tery compartment. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery compartment.

3. The 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 16 hours.

GETTING ST AR TED

IMPORTANT: 1. Don’t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it

could burst.

2. 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.

CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these

Instructions:

NOTE:

1. Use only VTECH battery.

1. REDIAL key

2. HOLD key

3. MUTE key

4. FLASH key

5. MEM key

6. SPEAKERPHONE key

7. INTERCOM key

8. UP/DOWN keys

9. Dialing keys

10. T ONE/* key

11. ANSWER ON/OFF key

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

12. MENU key

13. SELECT key

14. TIME/SET key

15. REC/MEMO key

16. ERASE key

17. REPEAT/SLOW key

18. SKIP/QUICK key

19. Mailbox 1/2/3 keys

20. TONE/PULSE switch

21. RINGER Switch

conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

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 for, or call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511.

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SPARE BATTERY CHARGER

Setting Up Your VT9171

Your VT9171 is equipped 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.

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 hours. Please note that the spare battery LED will always be illuminated when a spare battery is installed.

RBRC Seal

The RBRC Seal on the (easily removable) 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 nickelcadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.

1. Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack.

2. 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.

3. 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 VT9171. This is a Class 2 AC adapter, specifically designed for use with the VT9171.

NOTE: Connect power to the base unit before placing the handset in the cradle. 4 . Set 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.

5. Set the TONE/PULSE switch on the base unit. If you have touched tone service on your phone line, set the switch to TONE. If you have rotary service, set the switch to PULSE.

6. Set the RINGER switch to high, low or off on the base unit.

7. CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERIES BEFORE USE. The batteries re- charge 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’s partnership with RBRC make 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-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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Wall Mounting

wallboard

wooden

stud

8. CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press the PHONE key. The IN USE 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 uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

[Wall Installation Using Mounting Screws Provided.] T ools You Will Need: A hammer, a nail, a pencil or ball-point pen, a Phillips head

(+) screwdriver, and the Wall Mounting Template included in the back of this booklet.

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 w all switch. If the switch is ever turned off, the phone will not operate.

2. Choose and mark the mounting position. The mounting screws should screw into a wooden stud within the wall - they will not hold securely in wallboard alone. Locate a wall stud in the area where you want to install your telephone. Use the Wall Mounting Template and a pencil to mark the screw positions on the wall over the stud. Put the template aside.

3. Install the mounting sleeves and screws. Start the screw holes by lightly tapping a nail into the marks you made on the wall. Remove the nail from the wall. Now slip the mounting sleeves onto the screws as shown, with the smaller end of the sleeve toward the screw head. Insert the screws into the holes you started. Tighten the screws until the large end of the mounting sleeve is flat against the wall.

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4. Position the wall mount adapter on the base. Line up the tabs on the wall

INT.COM/LOW BATT

900

MHz

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

DEF

INT.COM/LOW BATT

900

MHz

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

DEF

mount adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall mount adapter firmly in place.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet.

8. Set the dial mode switch on the base. If you have touch-tone service on your phone line, set the switch to TONE. If you have rotary service, set the switch to PULSE.

reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced. The CHARGE LED on the base unit will flash during the initialization.

MAKING CALLS

From the handset

1. Pick up the handset and press PHONE.

PHONE

2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. The indicators for HANDSET IN USE (on the base unit) and PHONE (on the handset) will light.

If you make a mistake when dialing, press OFF to hang up, then press PHONE to get the dial tone again.

Disconnecting

Basic Operation

IMPORTANT: Whenever the handset batteries are removed, the handset must be

OFF

To end a call, place the handset back in the base

press OFF on the handset.

From the speakerphone

JKL MNOGHI

TUV WXYZPQRS

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

MIC

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VOL

1. Press the SPEAKERPHONE on the base unit. You will hear the dial tone over the speaker. Adjust the volume controls on the face of the base unit if necessary.

2. Dial the number on the dial pad of the base unit.

3 . When the party answers, speak toward

the microphone.

SPEAKRPHONE

It does not matter whether or not the handset is in the base - you can use the

900

speakerphone either way.

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

SPEAKRPHONE

2. To retur n to the call, press PHONE key or SPEAKPHONE key. If a call is on HOLD using the VT 9171 and the user picks up another phone on the

same line, the VT9171 will take itself off HOLD and turn OFF automatically.

MIC

4. To end the call and hang up, press SPEAKERPHONE again on the base unit.

ANSWERING CALLS

You can answer a call directly from the handset or on the speakerphone.

By handset

The handset will ring when you have an incoming call.

INT.COM/LOW BATT

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

MHz

If your phone rings when the handset is in the base, just pick up the handset. The call will be connected automatically.

DEF

PHONE

The PHONE light on handset and the IN USE light on the base are lit. If the handset rings when it is away from the base, press any key, except the OFF to answer the call.

By base unit

The base will ring when you have an incoming call. You can answer calls on the base by pressing <SPEAKERPHONE> key or any numeric keys.

TO PUT A CALL ON HOLD

While using the speakerphone or the handset,

INT.COM/LOW BATT

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

MHz

DEF

1 . To put a call on hold, press HOLD . The

hold indicator on the base unit and the phone indicator on the handset will blink to show a call is on hold.

PHONE

MAILBOX

HOLD MEM

MAILBOX

ABC DEF

JKL MNOGHI

TUV WXYZPQRS

REDIAL

MUTE

FLASH

VOL

THE MUTE FEATURE

MUTE

When you press MUTE key while using the speakerphone, you can hear your party’s voice, but your party can’t hear you. While the call is muted, the MUTE indicator will be lit. In order to go back to the two-way conversation, press MUTE again.

TIP SON USING VT9171

JKL MNOGHI

TUV WXYZPQRS

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

MIC

2. If there is background noise in the area where you are using the Speakerphone, (people talking, a radio or television playing, for example), you may experience some degree of “chopping” or “dropout” as your party speaks. To remedy this, do the following:

* Try to lower the source of the background noise in your environment; other-

wise,

* When it’s your party’s turn to talk, press the MUTE key. The MUTE LED will

glow . When it is y our turn to speak, press MUTE again to reactivate the Base Unit microphone.

VOL

SPEAKERPHONE:

1. Adjust the Speakerphone volume to a comfortable listening level by pressing the VOL UP ^ or DOWN v keys.

VOL

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USING REDIAL

INT.COM/LOW BATT

900

MHz

FLASH

PHONE OFF

CHAN

ABC

DEF

HOLD PAUSE INT.COM

PGM MEM REDAL

The VT9171 cordless phone automatically stores the last number you dialed in a special redial memory.

To dial the number again,

SWITCHING FROM B ASE UNIT (SPEAKERPHONE) TO THE HANDSET

If you are on a call using base unit (speakerphone) and the handset is in the base, you can automatically switch from the speakerphone to the handset by picking up the handset.

SWITCHING FROM HANDSET TO THE BASE UNIT (SPEAKPHONE)

To switch back to the base unit (speakerphone), you must first press HOLD ke y on the handset, then press SPEAKERPHONE key on the base.

NOTE: YOU cannot switch back to the speakerphone just by returning the handset to the base that will disconnect the call.

MIC

INT.COM/LOW BATT

FLASH

PHONE OFF

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

CHAN

ABC

TUV WXYZPQRS

900

From the Handset

PHONE

MHz

1. Press PHONE

2. Press REDIAL provided that you haven’t

DEF

dialed another number in the meantime. This feature is also available on the hand-

Leave the conversation by pressing OFF (on the handset) or SPEAKERPHONE (on the base unit).

If someone is using the speakerphone, join the conversation by pressing PHONE on the handset, then leave by pressing OFF key.

OFF

set and is operated the same way.

To disconnect the call, both the handset and the base unit must hang up.

USING THE INTERCOM

You can use your VT9171 cordless telephone as a two-way intercom between the base unit and the handset. This does not tie up your telephone line. You can still receive calls when using the intercom.

The intercom function can be activated either by the handset or by the base unit.

T o call the base unit from the handset,

INT.COM

1. Press INTCOM on Handset. The INTCOM indicator will blink and a tone will sound.

2 . The base will ring once and then auto-

matically enter intercom mode.

JOINING A CONVERSA-

3. Speak towards the microphone.

TION

TUV WXYZPQRS

From the Base (Speakerphone)

SPEAKRPHONE

TONE OPER

INTERCOM SPEAKRPHONE

MIC

If someone is speaking on the handset, join the conversation on the speakerphone by pressing SPEAKERPHONE on the base unit.

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T o call the handset fr om the base

INTERCOM

1. Press INTCOM on the Base. The INT .COM indicator will b link and a tone will sound.

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