Binatone SC2050 User manual

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Big Button Corded phone with
Digital Cordless Caller Display
Telephone
SC2050 Big Button Combo telephone
Important note: The Corded Handset Phone can still make
emergency calls if the mains power fails.
Binatone Helpline
The Binatone Help Line is available from 9.00 am to 5:00pm,
Monday to Friday on
0845 345 9677
**Please note that all calls are charged at local rate

Important note - emergency calls
The SC2050 Big Button Combo cordless handset is not
designed for making emergency calls when the mains
power fails. If you ever need to call Emergency Services
during a power failure, use the corded base telephone,
lifting the handset rather than using the speakerphone.
If you need help ...
The Binatone Help Line is available from 9.00 am to
5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, on
0845 345 9677
Unpacking your phone
In the box are:
none or more cordless handsets (depending on the
system you have purchased)
none base telephone (which is also the base unit for
the cordless handset), including a corded handset
na mains power lead and adapter for the base telephone
na telephone line cable for the base unit telephone
na rechargeable battery pack and a battery
compartment cover for each handset
ndepending on the system you have purchased, up to
four charger pods, each with mains power lead and
adapter attached
Keep the packaging materials in a safe place in case
you later need to transport the unit.
Keep your sales (till) receipt, which is your guarantee.
Charging batteries for the first time
Before you start to use your cordless telephone, make
sure that the battery is fully charged for 15 hours.
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Where to find it - the cordless handset
Earpiece
VOLUME /
MELODY
button
Press and hold to
change the handset
ringer melody.
Press to adjust the
handset ringer volume.
During a call, press to
adjust the earpiece or
speakerphone volume. #/Keypad lock button
In idle mode, press and hold to lock
or unlock the keypad.
Last number redial /Pause P
button
In idle mode, press to view the last 3
phone numbers you called.
In dialling mode, press to insert a
pause (you may need this function if
your phone is connected to a PBX)
MEMORY button
Press to store numbers
in the Phone Book,
and to make calls
to stored numbers.
*/Ringer button
In idle mode, press and hold to turn
the handset ringer on or off.
LCD Display
Left /Recall
button
Press to move up option lists.
During a call, press to use the
Recall function. You may need
the Recall function if your
phone is connected to a PBX.
Talk button
Press to make or
answer a phone call.
Press to end a call.
CHARGE light
Comes on steadily when
the handset battery is
being charged.
Intercom button
Press to make an
intercom to the base or
another handset (if you have
more than one handset).
Handsfree button
During a call, press to switch
the speakerphone on or off.
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CID /Right
button
In idle mode, press
to review the Caller
ID list.
Press to move down
option lists.
DELETE DEL/Mute
button
During a call, press to
mute the mouthpiece.
Press to delete an
option or to clear
digits from the
display.

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Where to find it - the base telephone
RINGING light
Flashes when the phone
is ringing for an incoming
call.
M1, M2 and M3 one-
touch memory buttons
For storing important
numbers so you can make
one-touch calls to them.
MEM (Memory) button
Press to store numbers in memory, and
to make calls to the stored numbers.
VOL+/SET RINGER MELODY button
During a call, press to increase
the earpiece or speakerphone
volume.
In idle mode, press and
hold to program the
base telephone ringer
melody.
IN USE light
Flashes when
the telephone
line is in use or
the phone is
ringing.
PAGE/INTERCOM
button
In idle mode, press
briefly to make the
cordless handset ring.
During a call, press
and hold to make an
intercom call.
LAST NUMBER
REDIAL/
PAUSE
button
In dialling
mode, press
to redial the
last number
you called.
RECALL button
You may need this
if your Big Button
Combo is connected to
a PBX, or if you use
BT’s Select Services.
SPEAKERPHONE button
Press to make, answer or
end a call using the
speakerphone.
MUTE button
Press during a call to mute the mouthpiece or
microphone so the other person can’t hear you.
Speakerphone/Mute light
The light comes on when
the speakerphone is in use,
and flashes when you press
the MUTE button.
VOL-/SET RINGER
VOLUME button
During a call, press to
decrease the earpiece
or speakerphone
volume.
In idle mode, press
and hold to program
the base telephone
ringer volume.

Contents
Information on the display 6
Read these notes first 7
Choosing a site for the base
telephone and charger pod, 7
Radio signals between handset
and base unit, 7
Connection and conditions
for use, 7
Mains power connection,8
Electrical safety, 8
Installation and set-up 9
Before you start11
Interference, 11
‘Out of range’ warning, 11
BASE TELEPHONE
Making and answering calls 12
To switch between the handset
and the speakerphone, 12
Last Number Redial, 12
To mute the mouthpiece or
microphone, 13
To adjust the volume, 13
Ringer volume, 13
Ringer melody, 13
Memory dialling 14
To store a number in memory, 14
To make a one-touch memory
call, 14
To make a two-touch memory
call, 14
CORDLESS HANDSET
Making and answering calls 15
The handset’s speakerphone, 15
Last Number Redial, 16
To mute the mouthpiece, 16
To lock the keypad, 16
Earpiece volume, 17
Ringer volume, 17
Ringer melody, 17
Transferring calls between the base
telephone and the cordless
handset 18
From base telephone to cordless
handset, 18
From cordless handset to base
telephone, 18
To page the cordless handset, 19
To make an intercom call, 19
CORDLESS HANDSET -
ADVANCED FEATURE
Memory dialling 20
To store a number, 20
To make a memory call, 21
To delete a number from
memory, 21
Caller Display 22
To check Caller Display records, 22
To return a call, 23
To store a Caller Display record in
memory, 23
To delete a Caller Display
record, 23
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Multi-handset use 24
To make an intercom call, 25
To end an intercom call, 25
To transfer a call between
handsets, 25
To shuttle between two calls, 26
Conference calls, 27
New Call tone, 27
Registering new handsets 28
To register a handset, 28
To remove (de-register)
all handsets, 29
Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting 28
Cleaning and care 33
Guarantee and service 34
Technical details 35
Index 36
Declaration of conformity 37
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting 30
Cleaning and care 34
Guarantee and service 35
Technical details 36
Declaration of conformity 37

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Comes on steadily when your handset is within range of the
base unit. It flashes if you go out of range.
Signal
level
What the symbols mean
Appears when you make an intercom call to another
handset.
Intercom
call
Appears when you press the MEMORY button to store
a number in memory or to make a call to a stored number.
Memory
Indicates the handset ringer is turned off.
Flashes when you have received new call/s. On steady when
there are only old calls in the calls list.
Caller ID
(CLIP)
Appears when the keypad is locked.
Keypad
lock
When this shows nearly empty ( ), put the handset on
the charger pod to charge the batteries.
While the handset is on the charger pod, the bars on this
symbol move continuously, even when the batteries are fully
charged.
Battery
charge
On steady when the handset is on an outside call. Flashes
when there is incoming ringing.
The appears when the microphone is muted.X
Phone
Appears when the Handsfree function is turned on.
Speaker-
phone
Ringer Off
Left/Right
arrow
When a number is too long for the display, these show
that you can press the or buttons to scroll.

Read these notes first
If you have a Broadband line
If you connect your telephone to a line with a broadband
connection, you will need to insert a microfilter 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
microfilter connected, not just the one at the telephone
point that your modem is connected to. If you need more
broadband microfilters, contact your broadband supplier.
The base telephone and charger pod(s) should be placed
on a level surface, in a position where:
nthe mains adapter plug will reach an easily accessible
230-V AC switched mains supply socket - never try
to lengthen the mains power cable
nthe base unit’s telephone line cable will reach your
telephone line socket or extension socket (the charger
pod does not have a telephone line connection)
nit is not close to another telephone — this can cause
radio interference
nit is not close to a sink, bath or shower, or anywhere
else where it might get wet.
if the base comes into contact with liquids,
disconnect from the mains power and the telephone
line and use a soft cloth to dry it;
if you believe that the liquid has seeped into the unit,
Choosing a site
for the base
unit and
charger pod
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Connection and conditions for use:
You can connect this phone to a direct exchange line
(DEL) or to an approved compatible private exchange
(PBX). Do not connect the Big Button Combo as an
extension to a payphone.
The ringer equivalence number (REN) of all instruments
(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 Big Button Combo REN=1, and most other
telephones have a REN=1 unless otherwise marked.

To use your cordless handset and base unit (part of the
base telephone) together, you must be able to establish a
radio link between them. Be aware that:
nany large metal objects, like a refrigerator, a mirror,
filing cabinet etc, between the handset and the base
unit may block the radio signal.
nother solid structures, like walls, may reduce the
signal strength.
Radio signals
between
handset and
base unit
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If the sound quality gets worse as you move around
while on a call, this is probably caused by interference
between the cordless handset and the base unit, perhaps
because you are too near to another phone or other
electrical equipment.
Move to a different position to clear the interference. If
you do not move, it might cause a short break or your
call may be cut off.
If you hear a warning tone during a call on your cordless
handset, and the sound in the earpiece becomes faint or
distorted, you may be going out of range of the base unit.
Move nearer to the base unit within 20 seconds, until the
warning tone stops. Otherwise, your call may be cut off.
IMPORTANT - the Big Button Combo base telephone
and charger pod must be used with the mains adapters
supplied with them. Using any other adapter will result
in non-compliance with EN60950, and will invalidate
any approval given to this.
Interference
“Out of range”
warning
Mains power
connection
do not reconnect the base station. Follow the same
procedure for your handset after removing the internal
batteries.
nit is not close to other electrical equipment — fridges,
washing machines, microwave ovens, fluorescent
lights, televisions etc.
nit is away from hot, humid conditions and strong
sunlight.
The base telephone can be wall mounted if you prefer,
using the template supplied.

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Installation and set-up
1Choose a suitable location for the base telephone
See page 7
2Connect the mains
power lead and the
telephone line cord
into the base unit
3Plug the mains power adapter into a
switch on the socket set to OFF
Use only the
telephone line cord
supplied with your
Big Button Combo
- do not use any
other telephone
line cord.
ONLY use the rechargeable battery pack supplied with
the cordless handset.
DO NOT use non-rechargeable batteries - they may burst
and cause damage to your telephone.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect
battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Use only with Ni-MH AAA size 2.4V 500mAh
rechargeable battery pack.
Battery Safety
- Cordless
handset
4Connect the base
telephone to the
telephone line
Insert the telephone
line plug into the socket
as shown.
NOTE: the charger pod does not have a connection to the telephone
line.
2 0 V AC, 50 Hz mains socket, with the3

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5Switch on power at the mains socket
Make sure the mains socket is switched on if you want to use the
cordless handset or the speakerphone - they will not work without
electrical power
6Plug the charger pod’s mains adapter into a 100-240 V AC,
7Switch on power at the mains socket
8Fit the battery pack in
each handset
A. Remove the battery
compartment cover
B. Insert the battery pack as
shown, and tuck in the wires
C. Slide the battery
compartment cover into place,
pressing firmly to make sure it
is secure
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50/60 Hz mains socket, with the switch on the socket set to OFF

Note:
Battery life depends on device usage. Therefore, it is recommended that
you read the following.
lWhen the batteries are low, the cordless handset will display the
corresponding icon . Place the handset back on the charger pod:
the battery icon will start scrolling.
lUse only original batteries and charge them only on the charger pod.
lInsert the battery pack properly as previously described.
lDo not dispose of the batteries in fire: this may cause an explosion.
lDo not expose the batteries to temperatures lower than -20 °C or
higher than 60 °C; charge and use the batteries only in locations
where the temperature is between 0 °C and 40 °C.
lRemove the battery pack from the compartment if the cordless
handset is not used for a long period of time.
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5Charge the battery pack for 15 hours before you use the cordless
handset
Before you use the handset for the first time, it is important that you
charge the batteries fully. You will hear a ‘beep’ when the handset is
correctly positioned on the charging cradle.
Leave the handset on the charger pod for
15 hours. To keep the batteries charged,
whenever you don’t need to use the
cordless handset (such as overnight, or
when you go out), leave it on the charger
pod.
The CHARGE
light comes on

Making and answering calls
While using the base telephone - when you’re connected
to the telephone line, the IN USE light flashes; when
you’re connected on a speakerphone call, the
SPEAKERPHONE light is also on.
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BASE TELEPHONE
1Lift the corded handset or press the
SPEAKERPHONE button. Check for Dial tone
2Dial the telephone number
To make a
call
When the phone rings:
»Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button
To answer a
call
»Replace the handset or press the
SPEAKERPHONE button
Check that both the SPEAKERPHONE and
IN USE lights are out.
To end a call
While you’re using the handset, to speak
hands-free:
»Press the SPEAKERPHONE button - the
speakerphone light will turn on, but the call will
still be through the handset.
Replace the handset - the call will then transfer
to the speakerphone.
While you’re using the speakerphone, to speak
privately:
»Simply lift the handset
To switch
between
handset and
speakerphone
To make a repeat call to the last number you
dialled:
1Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button
2Press the REDIAL/P button
Last number
redial

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BASE TELEPHONE Making and answering calls
It is possible to deactivate the microphone
during a conversation so you can speak without
being heard by the other person on the call.
»Press the MUTE button once
èWhile the mouthpiece is muted and the
handset is off hook or while the microphone is
muted in speakerphone mode, the
SPEAKERPHONE light flashes.
To get back to the call:
»Press the MUTE button again
To mute the
mouthpiece
or
microphone
To adjust the volume in the handset’s earpiece
or the loudspeaker in speakerphone mode:
Press the VOLUME +/– buttons
To adjust the
volume
To adjust the volume of the base telephone’s
ringer. In idle mode (not busy on a call):
1Press and hold the VOL-/SET RINGER VOLUME
button to hear the current ring volume
2Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to set your
desired ring loudness
èIf there is no key pressed within 3 seconds,
the function leaves the programming mode and
the new ring volume will be saved automatically.
Remark: In case the volume level was initially
set to “OFF”, the base phone will still playback
the volume 1 ringer when user tries to program
the ringer volume again.
Ringer
volume
To change the base telephone’s ringer melody,
while the phone is idle (not busy on a call):
1Press and hold the VOL+/SET RINGER
MELODY button to hear the current melody
2Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to set your
desired ring melody
èIf there is no key pressed within 3 secs, the
function leaves the programming mode and the
new ring melody will be saved automatically.
Ringer
melody

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BASE TELEPHONE
Memory dialling
The base telephone has:
nthree one-touch memory buttons, M1, M2 and M3
nten two-touch memory locations, 0 to 9
With the base telephone’s handset on hook:
1Press the MEM button
2Key in the phone number
3Press the MEM button again
4Either press a one-touch memory button
(M1, M2 or M3) to store the number in that
button OR key in a memory location number
(0 to 9)
To store a
phone
number in
memory
or
1Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button
2Press a one-touch memory button (M1, M2
or M3)
To make a
one-touch
memory call
1Lift the handset or press the SPEAKERPHONE
button
2Press the MEM button
3Key in a memory location number (0 to 9)
To make a
two-touch
memory call
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Making and answering calls
When you make or answer a call using the cordless
handset, the display shows the call’s duration in minutes
and seconds.
When you press the SPEAKERPHONE button
you can listen without holding the handset to
your ear.
You can press the SPEAKERPHONE button any
time during a call to switch the speakerphone
on and off; but you must press the TALK
button to end a call.
The
handset’s
speakerphone
1Key in the telephone number
If you make a mistake, press the MUTE/DEL
button to clear digits one by one from the
display. To clear all digits, press and hold the
MUTE/DEL button.
2Press the TALK or SPEAKERPHONE button
(You can dial the number after you press the
TALK button if you prefer, but you won’t be
able to correct any mistakes if you do it that
way.)
To make a
call
When the handset rings:
»Press the TALK or SPEAKERPHONE button
To answer a
call
»Press the TALK button so that the symbol
disappears from the display
To end a call
or
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CORDLESS HANDSET

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CORDLESS HANDSET Making and answering calls
To make a repeat call to any one of the last
three numbers you dialled:
1Press the Last Number Redial/P button
èThe last number you dialled is shown on the
display.
2If necessary, press the Last Number Redial
button again until the number you want is
shown on the display
3Press the TALK or SPEAKERPHONE button to
dial the number
Last Number
or
To put a call on hold, so that the person on the
other end cannot hear you (but you will still be
able to hear them):
»Press the MUTE/DEL button once
èWhile the mouthpiece is muted, is shown
on the display.
To get back to the call:
»Press the MUTE/DEL button again
To mute the
mouthpiece
To lock the keypad so that no buttons can be
pressed:
»Press the LOCK button and hold it for about
3 seconds until the appears on the display
To unlock the keypad:
»Press the LOCK button and hold it until the
disappears from the display
To lock the
keypad
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CORDLESS HANDSET
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Making and answering calls
During a call, to adjust the volume in the
cordless handset’s earpiece or speakerphone:
1Press the VOLUME button
èThe display shows the current volume level
(1 to 5 ) as a number of small circles
2Press the VOLUME button repeatedly to
cycle through the volume levels
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, etc.)
èThe cordless handset will stay at this volume
level until you change the volume again.
You have a choice of five ringing volume levels,
or you can turn the ringer off altogether.
While the handset is idle (not busy on a call):
1Press the VOLUME button briefly
èThe display shows the current volume level
(Off, 1 to 5 ) as a number of small circles, and
the handset rings at that level.
2Press the RIGHT or LEFT button briefly to
change the volume
3Press the VOLUME button again to confirm
Ringer
volume
You have a choice of nine ringing melodies.
While the handset is idle (not busy on a call):
1Press the VOLUME button and hold it for
about 3 seconds
èThe display shows the current ringer (1 to 9 )
2Press the RIGHT or LEFT button briefly to hear
the different ringer melodies
When you reach the melody you prefer:
3Press the VOLUME button again to confirm
Ringer
melody
Earpiece
volume

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Transferring calls between the base
telephone and the cordless handset
When you have a call in progress on the base
telephone:
1On the base telephone, press and hold the
PAGE button until you hear a beep and a
background tone
èThe call is put on hold hold for 5 seconds.
Within the 5 seconds, press the handset
number, e.g. 1 for Handset 1. The handset will
be paged.
2On the cordless handset, press the TALK or
SPEAKERPHONE button to connect to the base
in an intercom call. When the base hangs up,
the call will be transferred.
èYou are connected to the call on the cordless
handset.
From base
telephone to
cordless
handset
You can transfer calls backwards and forwards between
the base telephone and cordless handset, and you can
also make intercom calls between them.
When you have a call in progress on the
cordless handset:
1On the cordless handset, press the INTERCOM
button to put the call on hold for 5 seconds, and
the display shows HS-HS-
HS-HS-
HS-. Within the 5 seconds,
press digit 0 (for the base).
2On the base telephone pick up the handset or
press the SPEAKERPHONE button to connect to
the cordless handset in an intercom call. When
the cordless handset clears down, the call will
be transferred.
èYou are connected to the call on the base
telephone.
From
cordless
handset to
base
telephone
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This is useful if you can’t find your cordless
handset.
»When the base telephone is idle (not on a call),
press and release the PAGE button
èThe cordless handset rings with a special
tone. If you have more than one cordless
handset registered to your base, they will all
ring.
To stop the cordless handset ringing:
»On the cordless handset, press any button or
numbered key
You’ll need to do this on all ringing handsets. If
you don’t press a button, the ringing will carry
on for 30 seconds.
To page the
cordless
handset
From base to cordless handset:
1When the base telephone is idle, press and hold
the page button until you hear a beep and a
background tone for 5 seconds.
2Within the 5 seconds, press the handset
number, e.g. 1 for Handset 1.
èThe handset will be paged.
3On the cordless handset, press the TALK or
SPEAKERPHONE button to connect to the base
in an intercom call.
From cordless handset to base:
1When the cordless handset is idle, press the
INTERCOM button so the display shows HS-HS-
HS-HS-
HS-.
2Within the 5 seconds, press digit 0 (for the
base).
èThe base will be paged.
3On the base, pick up the handset or press the
SPEAKERPHONE button to connect to the
cordless handset in an intercom call.
To make an
intercom call
or