Binatone Eclipse Plus User manual

USER GUIDE
Eclipse Plus / Eclipse Plus-2 /
Eclipse Plus-3 / Eclipse Plus-4
DECT Telephone
with Answering Machine
Binatone North America
87 Castle Creek Pkwy Suite 31
Indianapolis, IN 462 0
TEL: [phone]
Visit our website: www.idectonline.com
Contact Customer Service in the US and Canada at (1) 317 436 8383
Before operating this set,
please read these instructions carefully.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING
EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE CALLS WITHOUT MAINS POWER.
ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR
ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.

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Table of Contents
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................ 6
2 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE ....................................................... 9
2.1 Connecting the ase Station ................................................... 9
2.2 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable atteries in the Main
Eclipse Handset ....................................................................... 9
2.3 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable atteries in an
Additional Handset ................................................................ 10
2.4 Removing the back cover of the Main Eclipse Handset ......... 10
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE ......................................... 11
3.1 Overview of the Main Eclipse Handset and the ase Station 11
3.2 Display Icons and Symbols on the Main Eclipse Handset ...... 14
3.3 Overview of the Handset, ase Station and *Charging Pod
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3.4 Display Icons and Symbols ......... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.5 Overview of the Additional Handset and Charging Pod (for
ECLIPSE-2 / -3 / -4 models only) ............................................ 16
3.6 Display Icons and Symbols on the Additional Handsets (for
ECLIPSE-2 / -3 / -4 models only) ............................................ 19
3.7 Menu Map and Menu Navigation on the Main Eclipse Handset
.............................................................................................. 21
3.8 Menu Map and Menu Navigation on the Additional Handsets
(for ECLIPSE-2 / -3 / -4 models only) ...................................... 22
3.9 Text and Number Entry.......................................................... 23

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3.9.1 Character Map of the Main Eclipse Handset ......................... 23
3.9.2 Character Map of the Additional Handsets (for ECLIPSE-2 / -3 /
-4 models only) ...................................................................... 24
4 USING YOUR PHONE .............................................................. 25
4.1 Make a Call ............................................................................ 25
4.1.1 Pre-dialling ............................................................................ 25
4.1.2 Direct Dialling ........................................................................ 25
4.1.3 Call from the Redial List(5 last number on handset) ............. 25
4.1.4 Call from the Call Log(30 name & number call log) ............... 26
4.1.5 Call from the Phonebook(30 entries on handset) ................. 26
4.2 Answer and End a Call ........................................................... 27
4.3 Handset Speakerphone ......................................................... 27
4.4 Adjust Earpiece Volume ........................................................ 27
4.5 Adjust Speaker Volume ......................................................... 27
4.6 Mute/Unmute the Microphone ............................................ 28
4.7 Paging .................................................................................... 28
4.8 Switching the Handset On/Off............................................... 28
4.9 To Lock/Unlock the Keypad ................................................... 29
4.10 Make an Internal Call (Multi - handset models only) ............ 29
4.11 Initiate an Intercom Call ........................................................ 29
4.12 Answer an External Call during an Intercom Call ................... 30
4.13 Initiate an Intercom during a Call .......................................... 31
4.14 Transfer an External Call to another Handset ........................ 32
5 DIRECT ACCESS MEMORY ...................................................... 33

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5.1 Add Direct Access Memory ................................................... 33
5.2 Delete Direct Access Memory ............................................... 35
6 PHONE OOK ......................................................................... 36
6.1 Store a Contact in the Phonebook ......................................... 36
6.2 Access the Phonebook .......................................................... 38
6.3 Modify a Phonebook Entry .................................................... 39
6.4 Delete a Phonebook Entry ..................................................... 40
6.5 Delete All Entries from the Phonebook List ........................... 41
7 CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) ............................ 42
7.1 Call Log .................................................................................. 42
7.1.1 Access the Call Log ................................................................ 42
7.1.2 Save a Call Log Entry into the Phonebook ............................. 43
7.1.3 Delete a Call Log Entry ........................................................... 44
7.1.4 Delete All Entries in the Call Log ............................................ 44
7.2 Redial List .............................................................................. 45
7.2.1 Access the Redial List............................................................. 45
7.2.2 Save a Redial Number into the Phonebook ........................... 45
7.2.3 Edit a Redial Number ............................................................. 46
7.2.4 Delete a Redial Number ........................................................ 47
7.2.5 Delete All Entries from the Redial List ................................... 47
8 CLOCK AND ALARM SETTINGS ............................................... 49
8.1 Date and Time Settings.......................................................... 49
8.1.1 Change the Time Format ....................................................... 51
8.1.2 Change the Date Format ....................................................... 52

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8.2 Alarm Settings ....................................................................... 53
8.2.1 Set the Alarm Melody............................................................ 54
9 HANDSET OPTS ...................................................................... 56
9.1 Set the Ring Volume .............................................................. 56
9.2 Set the Ring Tone ................................................................... 57
9.3 Set the Key Tone .................................................................... 58
9.4 Rename the Handset ............................................................. 59
9.5 Set the Display Language ....................................................... 60
9.6 Set Auto Hang-up .................................................................. 61
10 SETTINGS ............................................................................... 62
10.1 Handset Registration ............................................................. 62
10.2 Register Additional Handsets ................................................ 62
10.3 Deregister your Handset ....................................................... 63
10.4 Change the Recall Time ......................................................... 64
10.5 Reset the Unit ........................................................................ 65
10.6 AREA CODE ............................................................................ 66
11 ANSWERING MACHINE .......................................................... 67
11.1 Turning the Answering Machine On/Off ............................... 67
11.2 Answering Machine Settings ................................................. 68
11.2.1 Set the Ring Delay ................................................................. 68
11.2.2 Activate/Deactivate Remote Access ...................................... 69
11.2.3 Change the Voice Language................................................... 70
11.3 Message Playback ................................................................. 71

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11.4 Delete All Messages .............................................................. 72
11.5 Announcement ...................................................................... 72
11.5.1 Record a Personal Announcement ........................................ 73
11.5.2 Listen to an announcement ................................................... 74
11.5.3 Delete a Personal Announcement ......................................... 75
11.6 Change Security Code ............................................................ 76
11.7 Remote Access ...................................................................... 76
11.7.1 Access the Answering Machine Remotely ............................. 77
12 help ....................................................................................... 78
13 General information .............................................................. 80
13.1 If your product is not working properly... .............................. 80
13.2 Important safety instructions ................................................ 80
13.3 Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if: .. 81
13.4 attery Safety Instructions .................................................... 82
13.5 Consumer Products and Accessories Limited Warranty
("Warranty") .......................................................................... 82
13.6 Exclusions .............................................................................. 84
13.7 FCC, ACTA and IC regulations ................................................. 86
14 TECHNICAL DETAILS ............................................................... 89
15 Industry Canada .................................................................... 90

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1IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not place your phone in the bathroom or other humid areas.
Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important
guidelines you should consider:
Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors, fluorescent lighting,
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight.
Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low temperature.
Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
HANDSET RANGE
Optimal range is reached when there are no other electrical appliances
working within the range area. Any obstruction between the base and
handset will also reduce the range significantly.
SIGNAL STRENGTH
When out of range of the corded base, the screen shows OUT OF RANGE.
If you are on a call, the line will hang up. Move back within in range. The
cordless handset will automatically re-connect to the corded base.
Setting up
IMPORTANT
The base must be plugged into an electrical outlet at all times. Do not
connect the telephone line cord into the telephone wall jack until the
handset is fully charged. Only use the adapter and telephone line cord
supplied with the product.
WHICH POWER ADAPTER?
The power adapter with the smaller pin is for the base unit and the
power adapter with the bigger pin is for the charger unit (only for
multi-handset packs).

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Package Content for Eclipse model
The package contains the following items:
1 Eclipse Handset
1 ase Station
1 Mains Power Adapter for the ase Station
1 Telephone Line Cord
1 AAA NiMH Rechargeable attery Pack
1 ack Cover for the Eclipse Handset
1 ack Cover Unlock Tool
1 User Guide
Note: If you have purchased a Eclipse-2, Eclipse-3 or Eclipse-4 system,
you will also have the corresponding extra handset(s) and batteries, a
charging pod and a back cover for each extra handset.
Connection and Conditions for Use
You can connect your phone to a direct exchange line (DEL) on a local
exchange with its own phone number; to an extension socket connected
to a DEL; or to an extension on an approved compatible P X. Do not
connect as an extension to a pay phone.
The ringer equivalence numbers (REN) of all equipment (phones, fax
machines, modems, etc.) connected to an exchange line must not
add up to more than 4, otherwise one or more of them may not ring
and/or answer calls correctly. The phone has a REN of 1, and most
other telephones have a REN of 1 unless marked otherwise.

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Handset & Base Connection
1) When purchased, all handsets are already registered to the base
unit and should link to it when they are all powered up.
2) To use your cordless handset and base unit together, you must be
able to establish a radio link between them. The signal between the
handset and the base unit is in accordance with the normal
standards for a DECT phone: Maximum range up to 300 metres
outdoors or 50 metres indoors. e aware that:
> Large metal objects, such as refrigerators, mirrors or filing
cabinets, between the handset and the base unit may block the
radio signal.
> Solid structures, such as walls, may reduce the signal strength.
> Electrical equipment may cause interference and/or affect the
range.
3) Do not place the base unit close to another telephone, TV or audio
equipment - it may cause interference.
4) Putting the base unit as high as possible ensures the best signal.
5) If the sound in the earpiece becomes faint or distorted during a call,
you may be going out of range of the base unit. Move nearer to the
base unit within 20 seconds; otherwise the line may be cut off.

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2INSTALLING YOUR PHONE
2.1 Connecting the Base Station
1) Plug the mains power cable and telephone line
cord
into the base station.
2) Plug the power adapter into a 100 - 240Vac,
50 - 60Hz mains power socket, and the
telephone line cord
into a telephone line socket.
Warning:
Always use the cables provided in the box.
Use only the supplied adaptor. Using other power
cables may damage the unit.
Note:
Place the base unit within easy reach of the mains power socket.
Never try to lengthen the mains power cable.
The base station needs mains power for normal operation, and the
cordless handsets will not work without it.
2.2 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable Batteries in the Main
Eclipse Handset
1) Insert the 2 supplied batteries into the battery compartment,
observing the correct polarity (see markings inside battery
compartment).
Warning: Use only the supplied NiMH rechargeable
batteries.
2) Place the back cover over the back of the
handset and press down until it clicks into place.
3) Place the handset on the base and charge for 15
hours before using the handset for the first time.
• The handset will give a double beep when it
is properly placed on the base and the
battery charging indicator on the base lights
up to indicate charging.
Note: The handset may become warm when the
batteries are being charged or during prolonged periods of use. This is
normal and does not indicate a fault.
T
o the
telephone line
socket
To
the mains
power socket

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2.3 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable Batteries in an
Additional Handset
1) Insert the 2 supplied batteries into the
battery compartment, observing the
correct polarity (see markings inside
battery compartment).
Warning: Use only the supplied NiMH
rechargeable batteries.
2) Place the back cover over the back of the
handset and press down until it clicks
into place.
3) Place the handset on the charging pod
and charge for 15 hours before using the
handset for the first time.
• The handset will give a double beep when it is properly placed
on the charging pod and the battery charging indicator on the
charging pod lights up to indicate charging.
2.4 Removing the back cover of the Main Eclipse
Handset
Insert the supplied key into the groove as
indicated in the illustration and twist it
clockwise to release the back cover.
If you have a broadband line
If you connect your telephone to a line with a
broadband connection, you will need to insert a
micro-filter between the telephone and the telephone line; otherwise
you may get interference between the telephone and the broadband,
which could cause problems.
In a home with broadband, every telephone must have a micro-filter
connected, not just the one at the telephone point that your modem is
connected to.
If you need more broadband micro-filters contact your broadband
supplier.

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3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHONE
3.1 Overview of the Main Eclipse Handset and the Base Station
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
Eclipse Handset
Base station (top)
⑮
⑯
Base station (b
ottom
)
⑰

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①
EARPIECE
②
LCD DISPLAY
Displays menus, phone numbers, handset
name, date/time
and status icons.
③
M
In standby mode, press to enter the Main
Menu list.
Press to select an item, or to save an entry
or setting.
④
+
In menu mode, press to scroll up.
During a call or message playback, press
to increase the volume.
In standby mode, press to access the call
log
(CID)
.
⑤
T
In standby mode, p
ress to make or answer
a call.
During a call, press to send a Flash signal
(also called Recall) for network services.
⑥
*
In standby mode, p
ress and hold to switch
the key lock on or off.
⑦
F
In
standby mode, press to make or answer
a call in speakerphone mode.
During a call or message playback, press
to switch between speakerphone and
earpiece.
⑧
MICROPHONE
⑨
m
Press to cancel an action.
During pre-dialling, press to delete the last
digit entered.
During a call, press to mute the
microphone, and press again to resume
conversation.
⑩
-
In menu mode, press to scroll down.
During a call, or message playback, press
to decrease the volume.
In standby mode, press to access the
phonebook list.

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⑪
O
During a call, press to
end the call
.
During programming, press to cancel and
exit without making changes.
In standby mode, press and hold to power
the handset on/off.
⑫
#
In standby mode, p
ress and hold to turn the
handset ringer on/off.
Press and hold to add a dialling pause when
dialling or entering numbers into the
phonebook.
⑬
I
In standby mode or during a call, press to
initiate an intercom call or transfer a call.
⑭
R
In standby mode, press to access the redial
list.
⑮
Lights up in Green when the answering
machine is on.
Flashes if there are new messages.
Flashes rapidly if the answering machine
memory is full.
⑯
Lights up in Red when a handset is on the
base to indicate it is charging.
⑰
Press to find
/
page
all registered handsets.
Press the button again, or any key on the
handset to turn off the page signal.
Press and hold to start registration process.

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3.2 Display Icons and Symbols on the Main Eclipse Handset
The home screen of the Main Eclipse Handset gives you information on
the current status of the phone.
Icon
Meaning
Displays when the battery is fully charged.
Internal segments cycle while charging.
Displays when the line is in use.
Flashes when there is an incoming call.
Flashes when you have a new voicemail message.
(This is
a caller display service and is not usually available from
U network providers.)
Displays when you have new missed calls, or the call log
is being viewed.
Displays when the phonebook is
accessed.
Displays when the alarm is set.
Displays when handset ringer is turned off.

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Displays when the handset is registered and within
range of the base station.
Flashes when the handset is out of range and is
searching for a base.
Displays
when the answering machine is on.
Flashes slowly when there are new answering machine
message(s) or when the answering machine memory is
full.
Turns on when confirmation of selection or programming
is available.
Turns on during phonebook editing mode
to delete the
last digit.
Turns on during menu mode when you can return to the
previous state or previous step.
Turns on when the screen display is on.

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3.3 Overview of the Additional Handset and Charging Pod (for
ECLIPSE-2 / -3 / -4 models only)
⑮
⑬
⑩
⑭
①
②
③
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑪
⑫
④

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①
EARPIECE
②
LCD DISPLAY
Displays menus, phone numbers,
handset name and status icons.
③
M
In standby mode, press to enter the
Main Menu list.
Press to select an item, or to save an
entry or setting.
④
+
In menu mode, press to scroll up.
During a call or message playback,
press to increase the volume.
In standby mode, press to access the
call log (CID).
⑤
I
n standby mode, p
ress to make or
answer a call.
during a call, press to send a flash
signal (also called recall) from
network service
.
⑥
*
In standby mode, press and hold to
switch the key lock on or off.
⑦
During a call
or
message playback
,
press to switch between
speakerphone and earpice
.
⑧
MICROPHONE
⑨
m
Press to cancel an action.
During pre-dialling, press to delete
the last digit entered.
During a call, press to mute the
microphone, and press again to
resume
conversation.
⑩
-
In menu mode, press to scroll down.
During a call, or message playback,
press to decrease the volume.
In standby mode, press to access the
phonebook list.

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⑪
O
During a call, press to end the call.
During programming, press to cancel
and exit without making changes.
In standby mode, press and hold to
power the handset on/off.
⑫
#
In standby mode, press and hold to
turn the handset ringer on/off.
Press and hold to add a dialling
pause when dialling or entering
numbers into the phonebook.
⑬
I
In standby mode or during a call,
press to initiate an intercom call or
transfer a call.
⑭
R
In standby mode, press to access the
redial list.
⑮
Lights up in Red when a handset is
on the charging pod to indicate it is
charging.

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3.4 Display Icons and Symbols on the Additional Handsets (for
ECLIPSE-2 / -3 / -4 models only)
The home screen of the additional handsets gives you information on the
current status of the phone.
Icon
Meaning
Displays
when the battery is almost empty.
Displays when the battery is fully charged.
links (3s on / 1s off) when the battery is partly discharged.
Flashes (1s on / 1s off) when the battery level is low.
Displays when the line is in use.
Flashes when there
is an incoming call.
Flashes when you have a new voicemail message.
(This is a
caller display service and is not usually available from U
network providers.)
Displays when you have new missed calls, or the call log is
being viewed.
Displays
when the phonebook is accessed.
Displays when the alarm is set.
Displays when handset ringer is turned off.
Displays when the handset is registered and within
range of
the base station.
Flashes when the handset is out of range and is searching
for a base.