Krown KR2812 User manual

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Krown Digital Amplifier Cordless Phone
Model: KR2812
USERMANUAL

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Contents ........................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 4
Safety and Care ................................................................................................ 6
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 6
Caring for Your Product ................................................................................... 6
Caution ............................................................................................................. 6
MainFeatures .................................................................................................. 7
PackageContents ............................................................................................ 8
Product Overview ............................................................................................ 9
Handset and Base Unit - Front View ................................................................ 9
Handset and Base Unit - Back View .............................................................. 10
LCD Display Symbols ..................................................................................... 10
Selecting the Location .................................................................................... 11
Wall-Mounting the Base Unit ........................................................................... 11
Connecting AC Adapter / Phone Line ............................................................. 11
Attaching the Belt Clip .................................................................................... 11
Installing Handset Batteries ............................................................................ 12
ChargingHandset ........................................................................................... 12
Low Battery Warning ..................................................................................... 12
Manufacturer Default Settings ........................................................................ 13
Handset Reception ......................................................................................... 13
Basic Handset Functions ............................................................................... 14
MakingCalls ................................................................................................... 14
Receiving / Ending Calls ................................................................................. 14
Adjusting Volume ............................................................................................ 14
Boost the Volume ........................................................................................... 14
UsingMute ..................................................................................................... 15
UsingPre-Dial ................................................................................................. 15
Redialing a Number ........................................................................................ 15
Using the Pause ............................................................................................. 16
Call Waiting .................................................................................................... 16
Using the Phonebook .................................................................................... 16
Adding a Phonebook Entry ............................................................................. 16
Editing a Phonebook Entry .............................................................................. 18
Deleting a Phonebook Entry ............................................................................ 18
Deleting All Phonebook Entries ....................................................................... 18
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Calling a Stored Phonebook Entry ................................................................... 18
Emergency and Direct number memory .................................................... 19
Edit Speed Dial Buttons .................................................................................. 20
Caller ID Display .............................................................................................. 20
Viewing Caller ID Records .............................................................................. 22
Saving Caller ID Records in the Phonebook .................................................... 23
Setting Long Distance and Area Code to the Phone Number .......................... 23
Edit the Call Log Number Before Dialing .......................................................... 24
Erasing a Caller ID Record .............................................................................. 24
Erasing All Caller ID Records .......................................................................... 25
Dialing a Caller ID Record ................................................................................ 25
Additional phone Functions .......................................................................... 24
Using the Intercom ......................................................................................... 24
Transferring Calls .......................................................................................... 25
Holding a Conference Call .............................................................................. 25
One-way Base Paging ................................................................................... 25
Other Settings ................................................................................................ 26
Handset Menus ............................................................................................. 26
Language ....................................................................................................... 26
Ring Tone and Volume .................................................................................... 27
Date and Time ................................................................................................ 28
PhoneSetup ................................................................................................... 29
Security Setting .............................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 34
Specifications ................................................................................................. 35
Contact Information ....................................................................................... 35
FCC Statement ................................................................................................ 36
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................. 37
Lightning ......................................................................................................... 38
Consumer Information ................................................................................. 38
Warranty .......................................................................................................... 40

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When using Conference Phone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, 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. This product should not be used while you are in a bathtub, shower or pool.
Immersion of the product in water could cause an electrical shock.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventila-
tion, to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on
the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indi-
cated 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.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be walked on.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
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 risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but
take it to a qualified service facility if service is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the telephone
equipment is subsequently used.
11. Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures such as areas near a
hot radiator or stove or in a hot car.
12. Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc., on the telephone.
13. Never touch the un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
14. During a lightning storm, do not or modify telephone wiring.
15. Never install telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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16. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines to prevent
electrical shock and/or fire.
17. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.
D. If the product’s cabinet has been damaged.
E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
20. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
21. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not
dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode.
22. For servicing or replacement, you can purchase a suitable headset through
service center or re-tailer shop.
CAUTION
You must use a Class 2 power source that
supplies 9V DC and delivers at least 500mA.
Its plug must fit the phone’s Power 9VDC jack. The supplied
adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifications could damage the phone
or the adapter.
Always connect the AC adapter to the phone before you
connect it to the AC outlet. When you move the phone,
unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you disconnect
from the phone.
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Observe the following safety precautions and warnings when setting up and
using this product.
• LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unit is
dropped. Place the unit securely on a stable surface.
• Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources, such as radia-
tors, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products.
• Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or near water or in high
moisture areas, such as a bathroom.
• Do not clean any part of your phone with benzene, thinner or other solvent
chemicals. It may cause permanent damage and void all manufacturer’s
warranties. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.
• Keep your phone away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight.
• Never immerse the unit in water or use your phone outdoors, or handle it with
wet hands.
• Do not subject the base unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in humidity.
• Do not tamper with the internal components or disassemble the unit.
• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. Replace with
new batteries.
• The product is made with highest standards. If you need a service for your
phone, call your supplier or Krown authorized dealers.
• Consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization for recycling
or proper disposal batteries.
• Do not place an open flame near by the phone.
• Disconnect the base unit from the phone line and the AC outlet when there is a
storm in your area.
• Avoid installing the base unit near a sink, bath or shower, orawhere it could get
wet. It can cause serious injuryor electric shock.
• If the base unit falls into water, unplug the base from the outlet and the tele
phone line; then pull it out by the unplugged cables.
• Use the battery pack supplied with the handset. Do not use non-rechargeable
batteries, it may cause explosion or leak and void all manufacturer warranties.
SAFETY AND CARE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CARING FOR YOUR PRODUCT
CAUTION

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• Use only the power source marked on the adapter. Contact your local dealer to
obtain a correct adaptor for your area. Do not place any object on the power
cord.
• Never use this unit near a gas leak area. It can cause an explosion.
• Occasional loss of synchronization between the handset and base unit is
normal if there is significant interference from the surrounding environment.
• Disconnect the telephone line from the wall-outlet before replacing battery.
• Long-range cordless communications, up to 300 meters / 980 feet open field
• Loud base unit ringer of up to 95dB SPL (A) with Amplify handset volume for
enhanced audio clarity and quality; the cushion earpiece will bring out more
comfort when speaking on the phone
• 24 large keys with backlight, 6 one-touch programmable preset emergency and
direct memory keys
• Heavy duty battery pack with handset talk time of 6.5 hours and standby time
of 100 hours
• 3.6V rechargeable battery pack provides long-lasting cordless use
• Multiple handsets. Add up to 3 additional handsets (not supplied)with the same
base unit
• Bright handset LCD display with multi-languages English, French or Spanish and
large font display
• Hold up to 99 phonebook / Caller ID entries;
• Handset volume and tone controls
• Real-time clock in 12- / 24-hour format with alarm and snooze
• Large, ultra bright LED ringer indicator on base and handset units
• Other phone features: intercom, call waiting ID, call transferring, conference
call, one-way paging, handset manual / auto-answer, baby call, message
waitingindicator, pulse / tone dial modes, and selectable flash time
MAIN FEATURES

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Phone line for
base unit Rechargeable
handset battery
AC/DC Adaptor
for base unit
Wall Mount
hanger
Handset
Base unit Belt clip for
handset
User Manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
HANDSET AND BASE UNIT - FRONT VIEW
1. Large visual ring indicator
2. Handset Receiver
3. Emergency keys
Fire / Police /
Ambulance
4. Talk: to answer or end calls
5. Redial / Pause
6. 0-9, *, # numeric keypad:
to enter numbers and characters
7. Mute / DEL / PHBK
8. Amplify; MENU / CONF:
to boost volume up to 50dB; or
enter setting menu
9. Ringer speaker
10. Charging contacts
11. Charging / In Use LED
12. Base large visual ring indicator
13. LCDdisplay
14. Direct memory dial buttons
M1 / M2 / M3
M1 / M3 :also are arrow
keys to review Caller ID log or
navigate the menu
15. Neck loop or audio assistive
device jack
16. INT: Intercom dial
17. Headset jack
18. Flash; FORMAT / CID
19. Microphone
20. Charging contacts on the
handset
21. Page: to locate the handsets
22. Ringer switch

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HANDSET AND BASE UNIT - BACK VIEW
1. Detachable belt clip
2. Battery compartment
3. Telephone and auxiliary jacks
4. Handset ringer On/Off switch
5. Rotary volume control
6. 9V DC power supply jack
LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
Large visual font LCD with bright LED backlight displays time and dial number (1/3
inch) and three rows caller ID.
• Top row: displays date/time, call-log and phone book index number.
• Second row: displays caller phone number.
• Third row: displays caller name.

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SELECTING THE LOCATION
Select a location in a place where:
• Nearby a telephone jack
• Nearby a electric outlet
• Ring indicator is easily visible
Your telephone base will connect direct to a telephone line jack. If your telephone
wiring did not come with a standard rectangle wall mount plate, contact local
telephone company to install for you.
You can mount your telephone on a wall plate, directly on a wall or place it on a
shelf, desk, or table.
WALL-MOUNT THE BASE UNIT
CONNECTING AC ADAPTER AND PHONE LINE
ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP TO THE HANDSET

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LOW BATTERY WARNING
When the battery is low, the handset
will send a low-battery tone and
“LOW BATTERY” message on the
display. Replace the handset to the
base and let it charge. Practice to
discharge the battery pack once a
month.
INITIALIZATION AND STANDY MODE
After installing battery (handset) and plug A/C adaptor (base unit), the phone goes
directly to standby mode. Manufacturer default settings will be applied. The display
shows handset name or time. The charge/In Use LED, and ring indicator will flash
once.
INSTALLING HANDSET BATTERIES
The handset uses a rechargeable 600mAh, 3.6V, Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) battery
pack.
To install the handset batteries:
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover off.
2. Insert the battery pack into the
compartment. Plug the battery
connector into the socket.
3. Replace the battery cover.
CHARGING HANDSET
Place the handset in the handset cradle of the base unit. Allow the handset to
charge up to 14 hours or overnight before use.

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MANUFACTURER DEFAULT SETTINGS
The phone can be reset to manufacturer default settings at any time by using SET
DEFAULT.
Set Default
No
Yes
The default settings are:
SETTING DEFAULT VALUE
Language English
Internal / external ring volume 4
External ring tone Ring Tone 1
Internal ring tone Ring Tone 1
Alarm Off
Alarmtime 00:00
Display format 24-hour
Month-Date display format MM/DD
Key tone On
Auto answer On
Baby call Off
Baby call number Clear
Dial tone Tone dial
Flashtime 600ms
Handsetname Clear
Handsetvolume V01
Base ringer level Highest
HANDSET RECEPTION
The phone reception range is up to 300feet (~100m) open field or 150 feet (~50m)
in house. An out-of-range tone is generated and an “OUT OF RANGE” message is
displayed on the LCD if the handset is nearly out of range.The base unit automati-
cally goes on-hook.
NOTE: Due to radio interference, you may experience with loss of synchronization
between the handset and base unit. The base unit will switch to another channel
automatically to restore the connection very quickly.

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BASIC HANDSET FUNCTIONS
MAKING CALLS
1. Pick up the handset and press Talk.
You will hear the dial tone.
2. Enter a number to dial.
If connection is made, “TALK” will be
shown on the LCD and calling time will
be started from 00:00. Volume level is
shown on the bottom right corner.
RECEIVING / ENDING CALLS
Ring flasher of both base unit, and the handset lights up whenever the phone ring
to provide a visual alert, and sounds to provide an audible alert. If there is no
Caller ID information sent, the LCD displays “EXTERNAL CALL”.
Pick up the handset and press Talk to begin theconversation.
Press Talk or replace the handset back to the base unit, when the phone is off-
hook, will end the call or.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
The volume level is ranged from 1 to 4. It
is shown on the lower right hand side of
the display. To adjust volume during a
call, rotate the volume control on the
handset.
BOOST THE VOLUME
To boost the volume level up to 50dB
and enhance the quality of the incoming
voice, press “Amplify” button to toggle
the handset to amplifier level. The display
will show the “+” sign in front the volume
level.
To turn of amplifier mode, press “amplify”
button again.
WARNING: Make sure to lower or minimize the volume level before selecting the
Amplifying volume function to protect from damaging your ears.

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USING MUTE
During a conversation, press Mute to
toggle the microphone, to mute or un-
mute status. The status of the micro-
phone will be display on the bottom left
corner.
USING PRE-DIAL
The pre-dial function allows you to enter
the number, check, and edit the number
before you press Talk to make the call.
The numbers are displayed in large fonts
for easier reading.
1. In standby mode, enter a number by using numeric keypad. If you make a
mistake, press DEL to erase.
2. Press Talk to start dialing.
3. Press and hold DEL to clear all numbers and return to standby mode.
Press Redial to dial the last number you entered.
NOTE: You enter more than 34 digits in pre dial mode or press Flash during a call,
the redial memory will be erased.
REDIALING NUMBER
USING THE PAUSE
In some phone systems, you must dial
an access code (9, for example) and
wait for a second dial tone before
dialing an outside number. When you
manually dial a number or you store a
number in memory, you can have your
telephone pause anywhere during a dial
sequence. Press Redial/Pause at the desired location.
In pre-dial or post-dial mode, a one second dial pause is inserted by pressing
the Pause. It is indicated by a “P” in dial string.

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CALL WAITING
If you subscribe to Call Waiting service
with your local telephone company and
there is an incoming call when the phone
is off-hook, they will send you a call
waiting alert tone in the handset
receiver. Press Flash to answer the
second call. A “FLASH” message will
appear on the LCD. Press Flash again to toggle between two phone calls.
Press Talk once to hand up one call, or twice to hand up both calls.
USING THE PHONEBOOK
The phonebook can store up to 99 names and phone numbers. Each name can be
14 characters and number can be 24 digits in length.
1. To access the phonebook, press PHBK. The first phonebook entry will be
shown.
If there are no numbers stored in the
phonebook, the LCD shows:
If there are numbers stored, the first
entry is displayed:
2. Press / to view other phonebook entries.
3. If there is no key pressed for several seconds, the handset automatically exits
the phonebook and return to standby mode or press DEL.
ADDING A PHONEBOOK ENTRY
While viewing the phonebook, press
MENU to enter the phonebook menu. Use
/ to scroll through four options: Add
Record, Edit Record, Delete Record and
Delete All. Press MENU to select an
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1. Select the sub-menu item “ADD RECORD” to add a phonebook entry. If the
phonebook is full, a “PHONEBOOK FULL” message will be displayed.
2. If there is available storage space in the phonebook, the message “ENTER
NAME” will appear on the LCD. Using table 1.1 to enter a phonebook name or
press MENU again to bypass.
Table 1.1
Press DEL key to erase the character.
3. After enter a name, press Menu to save. The “ENTER NUMBER” prompt will be
displayed. Enter a number by using numeric keypad: 0…9, #,*, and Pause.
Key Key press
12 3 456
1space 1,.;:
2 A(a) B(b) C(c) 2 ( [
3 D(d) E(e) F(f) 3 ) ]
4 G(g) H(h) I(i) 4 $ <
5 J(j) K(k) L(l) 5 ‘ >
6 M(m) N(n) O(o) 6 + -
7 P(p) Q(q) R(r) S(s) 7 %
8 T(t) U(u) V(v) 8 ¡÷ ^
9 W(w) X(x) Y(y) Z(z) 9 =
00 / \ & | _
**#?!{}
# Toggle between upper / lower case letters

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4. Press MENU to save the number and return to the phonebook list.
Note: You can enter a number without a name. Each Pause “P” will add one
second delay to the dial string.
1. Press PHBK to list phone book entries.
2. Press / to search and select the entry you wish to edit. Press MENU and
select“EDITRECORD”.
3. Edit name and number by using numeric keypad and press MENU to save the
entry.
1. Press PHBK to list the entries.
2. Press / to search and select the entry you wish to delete. Press MENU
and select “DELETE RECORD”. The “<DELETE?>” prompt is displayed .
3. Press MENU to confirm. Press any other key or DEL to cancel and return to the
phonebook list.
Select the sub-menu item “DELETE ALL” to delete all phonebook entries.
To make a call using the phonebook, press PHBK to enter the phonebook list.
Press / to search and select the entry you wish to call. Press TALK to dial
the selected entry. To jump to an entry group, press first letter of the group by
using the keypad and use / to select the entry you want to make a dial.
Forexample:
From the phonebook list, press key “7” three times to jump to group of entry start
with “R”.
EDITING A PHONEBOOK ENTRY
DELETING A PHONEBOOK ENTRY
DELETING ALL PHONEBOOK ENTRIES
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KEYPRESS STOREDNUMBERTODIAL
EmergencyMemory
Fire
Police
Ambulance
DirectMemory
M1 Phone number 1
M2 Phone number 2
M3 Phone number 3
The stored number will be shown for that button. Press Talk to dial the number.
If there is no number, the LCD
shows:
If there is number, the entry is
displayed as follows:
2. Press / to browe other entries in the following order: , , ,
M1, M2, M3.
3. Press Talk to dial the displayed number.
4. Press DEL to cancel and return to standby mode. If there is no key pressed
after a few seconds, the handset will automatically return to standby mode.
EMERGENCY AND DIRECT NUMBER MEMORY
There are six speed dial buttons for your convenience. Three buttons are for
emergency purpose, and three are for frequently used numbers.
1. To use these buttons, press any one of the following keys:

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EDIT SPEED DIAL BUTTONS
Select and press the button you want to edit. Press MENU to enter the speed dial
menu. Use / to select one of the options and press MENU to enter: Edit
Record, Delete Record, or Delete All.
1. Use keypad 0…9, *, #and Pause to
enter a number at prompt.
2. Press MENU to save the number and
return.
DELETERECORD:
Press MENU when the handset displays the message “delete?” to delete the
number. Press any key or DEL key to cancel and return.
DELETE ALL:
Select this option if you want to delete all emergency and speed dial memory
records.
Caller Identification is a service offered by your local telephone company. If you
are not sure you have this option in your telephone service contract, contact them
for more detail. If you have a Caller ID service name, number, date, and time of the
incoming call after the first ring. The KR2812 can record up to 99 caller names,
and numbers. The oldest entry will be erased if the call log is over 99 records. The
date and time of the phone will also be updated automatically following the first
caller ID record.
Name tagging:
When an incoming call is matched with a number stored in memory, the name
stored in the memory will be tagged to the incoming phone number.
Caller waiting ID:
KR2812 also display caller ID in call waiting. The identification information of the
caller will be shown on the display when you are on the other call. Contact your
local telephone company to have this service install for you.
If the Caller ID information is blocked, the handset will display calls with blocked
name / numbers:
EDITRECORD:
CALLER ID DISPLAY