ALcom AT6128 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our newest Alcom Caller ID phone. This manual is designed to
familiarize you with this phone. To get the maximum use from your new phone, we suggest that
you read this instruction manual carefully before using.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
When using your telephone equipment, the following basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons:
1. Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions.
2. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not place this product on unstable surfaces. The product may drop, causing serious
damage to the product.
4. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
5. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may affect
dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid on the product.
6. Avoid moving or disconnecting this unit during a heavy storm, as there may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning and thunder.
7. Unauthorized persons cannot open or service even if there is a defect with the unit. This will
void the warranty, please send to service center for any defects.
FEATURES
¾FSK/DTMF compatible with auto-detection.
¾16-digit LCD display
¾99 incoming and 18 outgoing number memories
¾2 one-touch and 10 two-touch memories
¾16 kinds of ringing tone for selection
¾3 kinds of hold on music for selection
¾Do Not Disturb function
¾Transfer function between paralleled phones (using 2 similar models)
¾Pre-dial and edit function
¾Redial function
¾3-step lock function and 5 sets of alarm clock
¾16 levels of LCD contrast
¾Calculator and key tone function
¾Set PABX code
¾Flash and pause function

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¾Mute function
¾Pulse/Tone dialing mode compatible
¾4 levels of hands free volume for selection
¾Ringing volume 8 steps for selection
¾Baby call function
¾LCD Backlight function
¾Speakerphone with enhanced quality
¾Hands free dialing function
¾Ring LED indicator

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LOCATION DESCRIPTION

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GETTING STARTED
1. The unit requires 3 X 1.5V AA batteries. Open the battery compartment cover and insert the
batteries in the right polarity, then close the cover (Proposal using alkaline battery). There
should be time display on the liquid crystal screen after the batteries are inserted.
2. Insert one end of the line cord to the line jack of the base and the other end to the wall outlet of
exchange.
3. Connect the handset and the unit with coiled line.
4. Setting the dialing mode to correct mode according to the directions from your local telecom.
5. Apply for the caller ID from your local telecom office.
RECEIVING A CALL
1. When a call comes, the telephone rings, and LCD displays the seq. number of the call, the
date, time, incoming number and the NEW icon.
2. For the repeated incoming call, the LCD displays REP icon.
When the incoming memory is full, the latest incoming number replaces the oldest number in the
memory.
NOTE: For the phone to display incoming number and other information, you must have
an active Caller ID subscription with your local telephone exchange company.
¾From handset
1. Pick up the handset and talk to the other party.
2. When finished, return the handset to the base.
¾Switching to speakerphone
1. When using the handset, press key and return the handset to the base.
2. When finished, press key again.
¾From speakerphone
1. When the telephone rings, press key and talk to the caller. For the other party to hear your
voice clearly, speak into the speaker from a distance of 32cm or less.
2. When finished, press key again.
NOTE:
Generally telecom transmits the incoming message (eg. Caller ID Info) between the first ring and
the second ring. So please answer the phone after the second ring.
MAKING A CALL
¾From handset
1. Pick up the handset.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired number.
3. The unit will start to time the conversation after 6 seconds.
4. When finished, return the handset to the base.

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¾From Speakerphone
1. Press key
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the desired number.
3. The unit will start to time the conversation after 6 seconds.
4. When finished, press key again.
¾Pre-dialing function
1. When the handset is on the base, dial the desired number.
2. If there are mistakes, use the DEL key to edit.
3. Press key or pick up the handset and the number will be dialed automatically.
¾Redial
1. Pick up the handset or press key,
2. Press REDIAL key, the last dialed number will be dialed again
REVIEWING, CALLING BACK AND DELETING INCOMING NUMBERS
¾Reviewing
In on-hook state, press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to scroll and review the numbers.
¾Deleting
When the desired number is shown, press DEL key, the number is deleted.
Press and hold DEL key for 3 seconds, all the incoming numbers are deleted.
¾Calling back
1. Scroll to the desired number, press key or pick up the handset, and the number is dialed
out, or
2. Press REDIAL key, LCD displays PICK UP, press key or pick up the handset, the number
is dialed out, or
3. Press and hold REDIAL key till PICK UP flashing, press key or pick up the handset, the
number is dialed out. If the long distance code is set, the telephone will automatically detect
and add the long distance code ahead the number and then dial back.
If the PABX code is set, the telephone will automatically detect and add the PABX code before the
number and then dial back. It will dial the PABX code first and then after a 2 second pause and
then dial the number.
If long distance code is set, and if the incoming number is more than 10 digits, the telephone will
add the long distance code ahead the number and then dial back (Except the number ahead with
“13”).
REVIEWING, CALLING BACK AND DELETING OUTGOING NUMBERS
¾Reviewing
In on-hook state, press OUT/X key, then repeat to press OUT/X to review outgoing numbers and
conversation time one by one.

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¾Calling back
1. In on-hook state, press OUT/X key to review the desired number, then press key or pick up
the handset, and the number is dialed out, or
2. Press REDIAL key, LCD displays PICK UP, press key or pick up the handset, the number
is dialed out.
¾Deleting
1. In on-hook state, press OUT/X key to scroll to the desired number.
2. Press DEL key and the number is deleted, or
3. Press and hold DEL key for 3 seconds all numbers will be deleted.
PREVENTING FSK MESSAGE TO AUTO-ADJUST REAL TIME
When a FSK message comes, the unit adjusts real time automatically, you can prevent real time
auto adjustment.
1. In on-hook state, press and hold ALARM/P key for 3 seconds, LCD displays DATE OFF,
2. Press ALARM/P key again, LCD displays DATE ON,
3. Press SET key to quit.
NOTE: DATE OFF: Does not allow real time auto adjustment.
SETTING MENU
¾Setting date & time
1. In on-hook state, press SET key, the value for the year flashes.
2. Press UP/+ or DOWN/– key to edit the year.
3. Press SET key to confirm and enter the next value month setting.
4. Repeat the above steps for month setting.
5. Repeat the above steps for date and time setting.
¾Setting Local Area Code and Long Distance Code
1. After setting up the date and time, press SET key. LCD displays CODE 0----- and the long
distance code “0” flashes,
2. Press UP/+ or DOWN/– key to edit the flashing code,
3. Press SET key to confirm and enter the next flashing code setting.
4. Repeat the above steps for the rest code setting.
¾Adjusting LCD Contrast
1. After setting up the local area code, press SET key, LCD displays LCD 08
2. Press UP/+ or DOWN/– key to adjust the LCD contrast, total 16 levels can be selected.
3. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
Short-cut key: At on-hook state, press FLASH/÷ key to enter LCD contrast setting directly, then
press FLASH/÷ key continuously to adjust the LCD contrast.

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¾Setting PABX code
1. In on-hook state, press and hold DEL key for 3 seconds to set PABX code, LCD displays
SET PCODE - and the “-” flashes.
2. Press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to set PABX code from 0 to 9 or -.
3. If choose “-”, it means no PABX code has been set.
4. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
¾Setting Alarm Clock
1. In on-hook state, press ALARM/P key once, LCD displays 12-00 AL1,
2. Press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to select ON or OFF. LCD displays “ALM” icon when the alarm is
set to ON.
3. Press SET key, value “12” starts to flash.
4. Press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to set the alarm hour and press SET key to confirm and enter
alarm minute setting.
5. Press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to edit alarm minute and press SET key to confirm and go to next
group alarm clock setting.
6. Repeat the above steps to set additional alarms.
NOTE: The first 3 groups alarm clock setting will be repeated periodically every day while the last
2 groups alarm clock setting are effected once.
SETTING PAGE NUMBER FOR CALL TRANSFER
¾Setting paging number for phones connected in parallel.
1. In ON-HOOK state, press and hold SET key, LCD displays EL--
2. Key in “ * ” and paging number (example * 1 or * 2), use DEL key to edit.
3. Press SET key to confirm and exit.
4. To Remove Page number please repeat step 1 and press DEL.
CALL TRANSFER BETWEEN PARALLEL PHONES
¾Transferring an Incoming Call to paralleled phones with Intercom
When a call comes pick up handset or press H.F. button from the first unit, then Press “ * ” and
paging number(1or 2) that was set in the second unit, and that unit will ring. Pick up handset or
press H.F key on the second unit to have intercom conversation. Outside caller, first unit user and
second unit user will be connected with each other in conversation. First unit user may disconnect
the call so the second unit user and outside caller can continue the conversation or vice versa.
Important Notes
ΘOnly incoming calls can be transferred using this function.
ΘPlease use same model phones to use the above Call Transfer features. If different
model phone is connected in parallel, page number cannot be set and only can

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transfer calls from that different model phone to the model referred in this manual
and intercom during may not be possible in certain cases.
ΘIf the paging number is set, Anti-steal dialing function will not work.
ΘThis feature will work only on regular PSTN networks.
ΘAny special services starting with “ * ” offered by your Telephone company may not
function properly. Please deactivate Call Transfer function before using those special
services.
( Example Phone banking service which prompts you to press “ * ” followed by some number for
choosing language etc.)
ANTI-STEAL DIALLING FUNCTION
1. In on-hook state, press and hold #/= key for 3 seconds, LCD displays SPI ON
2. Press key twice and then
3. Press and hold #/= key for 3 seconds again, LCD displays SPI OFF
When the anti-steal dialing is set to ON, users who want to dial using an extension via the same
line will hear a “DI-DI, DI-DI” beep continuously and will not be allowed to make a call.
NOTE: If page number is set this function will not work.
SETTING RINGING TONE AND ADJUST RINGING VOLUME
There are 16 kinds of ringing tone and ringing OFF for selection:
1. In on-hook state, press HD/RING key once, LCD displays ring 02 db8
2. Press HD/RING key continually to select the desired ringing or set ringing OFF.
3. Press UP/+ or DOWN/- key to set ringing volume.
4. Press SET to confirm and exit.
NOTE: The volume ranges from 1db-8db, with 8db being the loudest. Ring OFF is “Do Not
Disturb” mode. If the phone is set to this mode, the telephone will not ring when there is an
incoming call.
DO NOT DISTURB AT REAL TIME
When a call comes and the telephone is ringing, press DEL key, it stops ringing.
ADJUST HANDSFREE VOLUME
In handsfree mode, press UP/+ or DOWN/- to adjust the handsfree volume, LCD displays the
volume level and there are a total of 4 levels.
MUTE FUNCTION
When making a phone call, if you need a temporary talk with someone else and you don’t want
the phone receiver hear you’re speaking, press MUTE key to mute your voice sending, and LCD

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displays “mute”. Press MUTE key again to return to conversation mode.
SELECTING PULSE OR TONE DIALING MODE
1. In on-hook state, press and hold */gkey for 3 seconds, LCD displays P, then dialing mode is
set as Pulse.
2. Press key twice and hold */gkey for 3 seconds again, LCD displays T, then dialing mode
is set as Tone.
HOLD ON MUSIC
¾Hold music selection
There are 3 kinds of hold music for selection
1. At off-hook state or hands-free state, press HD/RING key
2. Press OUT/X key to select the desired hold music. It plays the music at same time.
3. Press UP/+ or DOWN/– key to select the 4 steps volume of hold music.
4. Press HD/RING key to quit
¾When talking over handset, press HD/RING key to enter the hold mode and the hold
music is sent out. In hold mode
1. Press HD/RING key to release hold mode and continue to talk over handset,
2. Or hang up handset, it enters hands-free hold mode.
¾When talking at hands-free mode, press HD/RING key to enter the hold mode and the
hold music is sent out. In hold mode
1. Pick up handset to talk over handset,
2. Or press key to quit hold mode and talk at hands-free mode.
ONE TOUCH MEMORY OPERATION
¾Storing a number in one-touch memory
1. Pre-dial the desired number or review the incoming and outgoing list for the desired number to
store.
2. Press ST/RECALL
3. Press Mi (i=1-2)
¾Make a call from one-touch memory
In off-hook or on-hook situation, press Mi (i=1-2) key to dial the stored number.
TWO TOUCH MEMORY OPERATION
¾Store a number in two-touch memory
1. Pre-dial the desired number or review the incoming and outgoing list for the desired number to
store.
2. Press ST/RECALL

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3. Press one of numeric keys (0-9)
¾Make a call from two-touch memory
In off-hook or handsfree state, press ST/RECALL + numeric key (0-9), the relevant number will be
dialed.
LOW BATTERY DETECTION
When the voltage is lower than 3.9V, LCD displays “ ” icon to remind the user to replace the
batteries.
LCD BACKLIGHT FUNCTION
The backlight is turned on when receiving an incoming call, dialing, pressing any key. It will fade
off if the telephone is left idle for several seconds.
NOTE: If batteries are not loaded, there will be no LCD backlight function.
TIME FUNCTION
Pick up the handset or press key and dial a number, then press DEL key, the unit will start to
time at once. Otherwise it will time after 6 seconds automatically.
FLASH FUNCTION
When you dial a number and the line is engaged, press FLASH/÷ key and then press REDIAL key
to redial the number.
PAUSE FUNCTION
If dial a number from PABX extension, press PABX number (normally “0” or “9”) + ALARM/P +
desired number. When redial, need not dial PABX number and ALARM/P key, just press REDIAL
key.
LOCK
Turn the key to yellow point, all numbers are locked except emergency numbers (max. 3 digits)
starting with 0, 1 or 9.
Turn the key to green point, all numbers starting with “0” or long distance code are locked.
Turn the key to red point, all numbers are allowed to be dialed out.
BABYCALL FUNCTION
At on-hook state, press and hold REDIAL key for 3 seconds to come into baby call function setting.
LCD displays BABYCALL OFF, press REDIALkey to set it ON, press SET key. LCD displays
NO CODE (or the preset baby call number, press DEL key to cancel), input baby call number

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using numerical key and press SET key to confirm.
After set baby call function to ON state, pressing any key except REDIAL key or picking up
handset will dial out the baby call number automatically.
When baby call function is ON state, you can still answer the incoming call.
NOTE: If you don’t use the function, enter baby call function setting as per above operation and
select BABYCALL OFF, press SETkey to confirm.
KEY TONE
In on-hook state, press and hold CAL key 3 seconds, key tone is active when hearing “di” voice.
Press and hold CAL key 3 seconds again, key tone is inactive when hearing “di” voice.
CALCULATOR FUNCTION
In on-hook state, press CAL key, LCD displays 0_, and the telephone unit goes into calculator
mode. The telephone is now available for calculator operation. In this mode, #/= key is used as “=”,
the key is used as “.”, OUT/X key and FLASH/÷ key are used as Xand ÷respectively, and
UP/+ and DOWN/- keys are used as plus and minus sign respectively.
Eg.1 (10+26) ÷2
1. In on-hook state, press CAL key
2. Press (1, 0, +, 2, 6), ÷, 2, #/= keys
3. After calculation, press SET key to quit.
Eg.2 0.5× 0.6-1
1. In on-hook state, press CAL key
2. Press 0, ., 5, ×, 0, ., 6, -, 1, #/= keys
3. After calculation, press SET key to quit.
NOTES
Please unplug telephone line when installing / replacing batteries.
TROUBLESHOOTING
? No voice
+Check if the handset is on the phone or if the line has terminated.
? Receive only
+Check if P/T mode is properly set.
Check if the unit is locked; use the key to unlock it.
? Rusty batteries or leakage
+Remove the rust or wipe away the leakage.
? Noise
+Check if the circuit is spoilt. Change the circuit.
Check if the connector is wet or rusty, change the connector.

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? Ring once then disconnect when receiving a call. Dialing function is still available
+Check if connector is in a moist environment.
Check if too many extensions are used together or the quality of extension is not good enough,
change the bad extension.
? LCD become dim
+Check if LCD contrast is properly set or if the batteries are weak. Adjust LCD contrast, if the
LCD is still dim, replace the batteries.
? No ring
+Check if the RING tone is in the OFF state, reset it.
? Most of the functions failed
+Check if the battery is too low ,change the battery; if the battery is in normal state ,unplug the
telephone line first, remove the battery, and reinstall it after 10 minutes.

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Note: Due to continuous product development all features and specifications
are subject to change without prior notice.
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