AUDIOLINE FF894 User manual

FF894-2
Cordless telephone with digital
answering system
User guide
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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 CONTENTS
LIST OF CONTENTS
Installation ............... 1 Memorecording.........16
Handsetfunctions ........... 1 Baseunitbuttons&LEDS .17
Baseunitfunctions .......... 2 Silencemodeselection ...18
Partslist ................... 3 Answeringmachineon/off..18
Positioning/installing Base unit . 3 Answering mode selection 18
Batteryinstallation ........... 4 Interceptingcalls ........19
Messageplayback ......19
Telephone ............... 5 Deleting all old messages . 19
Battery care/Low battery indicator 5
Handsetregistration ......... 5
MakingaCallwithh/set....... 6 Remote Access Code . . . 20
Answeringincomingcalls ..... 7 Remotecontrol..........21
Lastnumberredial ........... 7
Earpiecevolumecontrol ...... 7 Call Types . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rangewarning.............. 7 Intercomcall............23
Page/findhandset ........... 7 Transferringcalls ..........23
.......................... Callwaiting.............24
MemoryNumbers ......... 8
Storememorynumber....... 8 SystemExpansion........ 24
Dial memory No.’s on Handset 8
Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . 25
AdditionalFeatures ........ 9 Base unit LED indications . . . 26
Baseringer................ 9
Handsetringer ............ 9 Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Basespeaker .............. 9ase
2 way recording/call screening. 10
Grouplistening ............ 10
Channelselect ............. 10
HandsetRemoteControl.... 11
HandsetremotecontTAM.... 11
Handset remote cont function . 11
BaseUnitFunctions ....... 12
Settingclock ................ 12
Mail box selection ............ 13
Record an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OGM playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-2
HANDSET FUNCTIONS
1. New message indicator 10. Microphone
2. Earpiece 11. Charging contacts
3. Headset connector 12. Ringer
4. Volume ( ) 13. Recall button
5. Talk button 14. Scan button
6. Backlit keypad 15. Intercom button
7. Memory button 16. Answering System button
8. Redial/pause button 17. Aerial
9. Call waiting button

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2
INSTALLATION
BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
1. Loud speaker 10. Intercom button
2. Volume control buttons 11. Time button
3. New message LED 12. OGM 1
4. Message counter display 13. In-use LED
5. Mailboxes 14. Repeat button
6. Skip button 15. Charge LED
7. Delete button 16. OGM 2
8. Memo button 17. Play/Pause button
9. Stop/On-Off button 18. Microphone

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INSTALLATION AUDIOLINE FF894-
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PARTS LIST
In the box you should find the following items:
#2 Cordless Handsets sLine cord and adaptor plug
#Base unit sUser guide
#2 NiMH battery (3.6V,600mA/H) s2 Belt clips
#AC Adaptor s
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sWall mount bracket
#Charge pod and AC Adaptor
POSITIONING THE BASE UNIT
It is essential for best performance of the telephone system that the base unit be
positioned properly in your home or office.
Place the base unit close to a telephone network socket and a 240 volt mains outlet.
If the range of operation between the handset and the base unit is not satisfactory, try
repositioning the base unit, but:
#Do not position the unit in direct sunlight, damp or high humidity locations.
#Do not position the unit close to: electrical equipment such as TV’s, computers,
fridges, etc., or close to radiators, metal pipes or window frames.
BASE INSTALLATION
Connect the power supply cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the 240 volt
mains outlet.
The LED display on the base unit will count down from 06 to 00 as the system starts up.
The help menu is then heard, “HL” will display. When complete the display will show
“ - - ”.
You can press the [REPEAT] or [SKIP] buttons to replay the help menu or press the
[STOP] button to stop the help menu.
If “Lo” shows in the display, back up batteries will need to be installed or replaced (see
page 4).
NOTE: Before installing or replacing the batteries in the base unit, disconnect the
line cord from the telephone.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 INSTALLATION
FITTING BACK-UP BATTERIES IN BASE UNIT
To install or change back-up batteries, do the following:
#Four “AAA” size 1.5v Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable type) are required. Note
these batteries are not supplied with the unit.
#Disconnect the line cord from the telephone.
#Locate battery compartment on underside of base unit.
#Insert blunt instrument into small square hole and prise cover gently open.
#Insert batteries observing correct polarity.
#Replace battery cover.
#Reconnect telephone cord.
HANDSET(S) BATTERY INSTALLATION
To install or change the battery do the following:
#Remove the battery cover by applying gentle pressure to the rear of the handset and
slide downwards.
#Insert the battery (supplied), observing correct polarity (ensure red wire is on
right hand side) and replace the battery cover. FIT the aerial to the handset(s).
#Place one handset onto the base unit (face up or down) and the second handset on
the charger pod and leave both for 14 hours. The telephone should not be used
during this time.
#Connect the telephone line cord to the rear of the base unit and plug into the
telephone network socket.

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TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2
HANDSET BATTERY CARE
For maximum life from your battery, do the following:
#After initial charging the base unit must remain connected to the mains power.
#If the telephone is not to be used for a substantial period of time, i.e. holidays,
disconnect the mains power adaptor.
#When power is reconnected you must recharge the handset for 14 hours.
#To maintain optimum condition, discharge the batteries fully every 4 months, and
then recharge for 14 hours.
#The batteries will need replacing if there are signs of leakage, or the batteries will
not hold a charge for more than two hours.
NOTE: From new, the batteries after they have been installed, must be charged for
14 hours without interruption.
Use only AUDIOLINE approved cadmium-free Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh)
rechargeable batteries. The guarantee will be invalid if any problems arise as a
result of the use of an incorrectly specified battery.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the handset battery is low, the “Talk” light will flash. It is recommended that you
recharge the handset battery(s) for 14 hours.
REGISTERING THE HANDSET(S)
After 14 hours of charge the handset(s) are ready for registration.
The handset(s) have been allocated an identity number in the form of a label above the
earpiece.
Handset No. 1
Lift the handset and then replace the handset onto the base unit (face up) a beep will
be heard. The Talk LED will flash slowly and the charge LED will illuminate (if the
Talk LED flashes rapidly lift the handset up from the base and replace again).
Enter number one on the handset keypad, a beep will be heard and the Talk LED will
go off.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 TELEPHONE
Handset No. 2
Remove handset from charging pod and replace handset onto the main base unit (face
up) and a beep will be heard. The Talk LED will flash slowly and the charge LED will
illuminate. If the Talk LED flashes rapidly lift the handset up from the base and replace
again.
Enter number two on the handset keypad, a beep will be heard and the Talk LED will
go off.
The system is now ready to use and is in the standby mode.
NOTE: Don't use same handset number on more than one handset.
If a three beep error tone is heard, when the handset is placed onto the base unit,
disconnect the handset battery for approximately 10 minutes, reconnect, then retry
registering the handset.
MAKING A CALL WITH THE HANDSET
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#Press the [TALK] button.
#Dial the telephone number.
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#To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button or replace the handset on the base unit.

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TELEPHONE AUDIOLINE FF894-2
ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS
When an external call is received, the base unit will ring first and the in-use LED will
flash.
#If the handset is on the base unit, you will be connected automatically with your
caller as soon as the handset is lifted. To finish the call, replace the handset on the
base unit or press and release the [TALK] button.
#If the handset is off the base unit, press the [TALK] button when the handset rings.
To terminate the call, press the [TALK] button or place the handset on the base unit.
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
The last number dialled is stored automatically in the memory. To recall a number do
the following:
#Press the [TALK] button and then the [REDIAL] button. The number will be dialled
automatically.
EARPIECE VOLUME CONTROL
The volume level in the earpiece can be increased or decreased in four levels using the
volume or arrows during a call.
RANGE WARNING
If you are on a call using the handset and move out of range of the base unit, the sound
quality in the handset earpiece will de-grade and the out of range alarm will be heard?
You should move back into range of the base unit to regain good sound quality.
PAGE/FIND HANDSET
To page a handset, or locate a missing handset, press the [INTERCOM] button on the
base unit. The handset will ring for approximately 30 seconds.
To stop this action, press the [INTERCOM] button again on the base unit, or the
[INTERCOM] on the handset.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 MEMORY NUMBERS
MEMORY NUMBERS
10 of your most frequently used telephone numbers can be stored in the memory.
Storing of numbers should be done via the handset/s. The memory numbers are share
by all handsets.
STORING MEMORY NUMBERS
To store numbers in memory do the following:
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#Press and release the [MEM/OK] button on the handset, the Talk LED will flash.
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#Dial the number you wish to store (max 24 digits). If you wish to insert a
pause in the number, press the [REDIAL] button.
#Press and release the [MEM/OK] button.
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#Press the numbers on the keypad to enter the location required (1-0). A
confirmation tone will be heard and the handset will return to standby.
NOTE: If you want to insert a recall in the memory press the [RECALL] button.
DIALLING MEMORY NUMBERS
Press the [TALK] button.
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#Press the [MEM/OK] button.
#Press the appropriate number location (1-0)

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES AUDIOLINE FF894-2
SET BASE RINGER LEVEL
Four levels can be selected.
With system in standby mode, press and hold or , press and release either
or to change the base ringer level.
Display Setting
r0 off
r1 low
r2 normal
r3 high
HANDSET RINGER SETTING
Press and hold the [#] button for 2 seconds until a tone is heard. The ringer is now Off.
NOTE: The Ringer will reset to “on” when the talk button is pressed.
BASE SPEAKER VOLUME
You can change the volume of the base speaker by pressing the or
control buttons on the base unit (the display will show “00”for the lowest setting and
“15”for the maximum setting.
2-WAY RECORDING
The FF894-2 offers a 2 way Record option. To switch it on, do the following:
#Press [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button during conversation.
#The recording will start after the beep.
#Press [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to stop the 2-way recording.
NOTE: A maximum of 3 minutes at a time can be recorded and a beep every 15
seconds will be heard by both parties.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 ADDITIONAL FEATURES
CALL SCREENING
#Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button when handset is in standby mode. The
handset is able to listen to the call through the handset.
#If you wish to talk to the caller via the handset simply press the [TALK] button or
press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to exit the call screening function.
The handset will return to stand-by.
GROUP LISTENING
A conversation between the handset and the caller can also be heard from the speaker
phone. To activate this feature do the following:
#Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button during the conversation, group
listening will commence after two beeps are heard.
#Press and hold [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button again to exit from this function.
CHANNEL SELECT
It is possible to optimise the call quality during a call. To change operating channel do
the following:
#Press the [SCAN] button during conversation.
#The telephone conversation will be briefly interrupted during the search, however
the call will be resumed when a clearer channel is found.

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HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL AUDIOLINE FF894-2
HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL
The base unit telephone answering machine (TAM) can be remotely controlled through
the handset.
Press the [ANSWERING SYSTEM] button (two beeps will be heard) to enter the handset
remote mode. Refer to the keys below to control the TAM.
HANDSET REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
To Press
Access mailbox 1 *1
Access mailbox 2 *2
Access mailbox 3 *3
Return to general mailbox *0
Playback message 51
Playback new message 52
Stop current message 3
Skip current message 6
Repeat current message 4
Playback OGM1 11
Playback OGM2 21
Record a new OGM1* 12 start recording after beep
Record a new OGM2* 22 start recording after beep
Turn on/off the answering function 8 the system will announce if the status is
on/off
Record memo* 7 start recording after beep
Delete message being played back 9 during message playback
Delete all old messages 99 when system is idle
Exit handset remote control Answering System
* When the recording is complete press digit number 3 to stop the recording.
NOTE: When digit 3 is pressed on the OGM record, the recorded message will
automatically play.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
It is necessary to set the internal clock in the system to the current time. To set the time
do the following:
#Press and hold the [TIME] button until a long beep tone is heard.
#The system will state the weekday currently set. Press [REPEAT] and [SKIP] buttons
to select the day of the week or hold down to automatically advance.
#Press the [TIME] button again.
#The system will state the hour currently set. Press [REPEAT] and [SKIP] buttons to
select the hour of the day or hold down to automatically advance.
#Press the [TIME] button again.
#The system will state the minute currently set. Press [REPEAT] and [SKIP] buttons
to select the minute of the hour or hold down to automatically advance.
#Press the [TIME] button again and the clock is set to the current time.
The unit will reset after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

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BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2
RECORD AN OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM)
Two outgoing messages (OGM 1 and OGM 2) can be recorded for each of the
mailboxes.
General mail box
Mailbox 1 }
Mailbox 2 } Select
Mailbox 3 }
As well as the general mailbox a further 3 mailboxes are available for individual users
to receive messages. If you decide to use the mailboxes, your OGM to the callers must
inform them on how to access the appropriate mailbox. A typical message would be:-
“Hello this is the Smith Household. If you wish to leave a general message speak after
the tone. If you wish to leave a message for David Press *1 now, if you wish to leave
a message for Holly, press *2 now, if you wish to leave a message for Jenny press *3
now. Thank you for calling.”
MAILBOX SELECTION
When none of the special mailboxes, M1 - M3 are selected you are automatically in the
general mailbox. To access the mailboxes M1 - M3, do the following:
#Press the required mailbox button, eg M1. When selected, the mailbox LED will
light.
#Press [STOP] button to go back to the general mailbox.
NOTE: If no buttons are pressed for 7 seconds the unit will revert to standby
mode. To record OGM1 or OGM 2 in a mailbox, press the required mailbox
button (eg. Mailbox 1, Mailbox 2, Mailbox 3), see following page.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
To record the message (OGM1) do the following:
#Press and hold the [OGM1] button until a long beep tone is heard.
#State your message clearly (maximum 30 seconds).
#To stop recording, press the [STOP] button. The system will then playback the
message for you to check it.
NOTE: The OGM2 message should state that there is no space left on the
answering machine memory for any more messages, therefore you cannot leave a
message at this time. If OGM 2 is not recorded the unit will answer after 16 rings.
OGM2 is used when the memory is full and also in “announce only” mode.
To record the message (OGM2) do the following:
#Press and hold the [OGM2] button until a long beep tone is heard.
#State your message clearly (maximum 5 minutes).
#To stop recording, press the [STOP] button. The system will then playback the
message for you to check it.

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BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2
OGM PLAYBACK
To play OGM1 for general mail box do the following (or select the required mailboxes
M1/M2/M3, then do the following).
TO PLAY OGM1
#Press the [OGM1] button to listen to the OGM1.
#To stop the message, press [SKIP] or [STOP] buttons.
#To pause the message, press [PLAY] button. To resume press [PLAY] button again.
#To erase, press [DELETE] button.
NOTE: The pre-recorded messages will be played for all mailboxes if you have
not recorded you own OGM’s.

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
TO PLAY OGM2
When the memory is full, or when “announce only” mode is selected, OGM2 will play.
To play OGM2 for general mail box do the following (or select the required mailboxes
M1/M2/M3, then do the following).
#Press the [OGM2] button to check the OGM2.
#To stop the message, press [SKIP] or [STOP] buttons..
#To pause the message, press [PLAY]. To resume press [PLAY] button again.
#To erase, press [DELETE] button.
MEMO RECORDING
Instead of writing notes on paper you can inform your office/family by recording a
memo up to 30 seconds in length. The family or office staff can access the memo to get
your message. To record a memo message for general mailbox do the following (or
select the required mailboxes M1, M2, M3 then do the following).
#Press and hold the [MEMO] button until a beep is heard.
#Record your memo.
#When you have finished, press the [STOP] button.

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BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS AUDIOLINE FF894-2
BASE UNIT BUTTONS AND LEDS
Key Function
MAILBOX Access mailbox
TIME Set/Check/Confirm time
REPEAT/REW Playback current message again or play last message, reverse setting, help
menu, silence mode off
PLAY/PAUSE Playback message/Pause playback
SKIP Skip current message, advance setting, help menu, silence mode on
DELETE Delete message/all messages
OGM1 Playback or record outgoing message 1
OGM2 Playback or record outgoing message 2
STOP/ON/OFF Stop current message, answering machine on/off
Remote security code setting
MEMO Memo recording
INTERCOM Page/Find handset, intercom function, call transfer
VOLUME Increase/decrease the speaker volume and base ringer volume
LED Function
NEW CALL
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Flashing indicates new message in GENERAL mailbox
MAILBOX 1-3 ON - indicates mailbox is selected, FLASH - fast means new message
FLASH - slow means old message
IN USE ON - indicates handset in-use
FLASH - slow means paging, line hold, call transfer
FLASH - fast means incoming call
CHARGE ON - indicates when handset is on the base cradle

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AUDIOLINE FF894-2 BASE UNIT FUNCTIONS
SILENCE MODE SELECTION
When the telephone is in auto answer you can hear the OGM and the caller’s message
through the base speaker. To turn off the sound do the following:
#Press the [ON/OFF] button.
#Press the [SKIP] button to turn ON the silence mode, display shows “Si”.
#Press the [REPEAT] button to turn OFF the silence mode.
ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF
To switch the machine ON/OFF, do the following:
#In standby mode press and release the [ON/OFF] button to turn the answering
machine on/off. The system will announce “answering functions are ON/OFF”. The
display will indicate “- -” if it is switched off.
ANSWERING MODE SELECTION
To change the answering mode, do the following:
#Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn on the answering machine.
When the display shows the current answer mode, press or to select a different
answer mode.
If the display shows --, the answering machine function is off.
If the display shows 3r, the answering machine will answer after 3 rings.
If the display shows 6r, the answering machine will answer after 6 rings.
If the display shows “AO”, it indicates announce only mode is on and the caller will
hear the OGM2 which will tell them that the message memory is full.
“Announce only” can only be selected when OGM2 is recorded.
If the display shows “tS”, toll saver is selected and the answering machine will start
after 3 rings if there are new messages recorded. If there are no new messages, the
machine will start after 6 rings.
NOTE: Toll saver function is applicable to the general mailbox only.