Maxcom KXT 481 SOS User manual

KXT 481 SOS
Instruction manual – English

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1 Installation: .................................................................2
1.1 Where to install the emergency phone ...............2
1.2 Install battery of the telephone backup ...............2
1.3 To Replace the battery of endant......................3
1.4 To connect mains power adaptor and telephone
line ............................................................................3
2 roduct layout.............................................................4
3 Basic Functions of Telephone ......................................7
3.1 Make a call .........................................................7
3.2 Answer a call .....................................................7
3.3 re-dial function .................................................7
3.4 Emergency Feature ............................................8
3.5 Last number redial .............................................9
3.6 ause ..................................................................9
3.7. Flash time function ............................................9
3.8 Adjust earpiece volume .......................................9
3.9 Adjust Hands-free volume ...................................9
3.10 Adjust ringer volume .........................................10
4 Special functions .......................................................10
5. Caller ID management................................................11
5.1 View the Caller ID List.........................................12
5.2 Dial back from caller ID list .................................12
5.3. Store a caller ID number into phonebook ..........12
5.4. Delete a caller ID number ..................................12
5.5. Delete all of caller ID numbers ...........................12
6. honebook management ...........................................13
6.1. View phonebook entries ....................................13
6.2. Dial back from phonebook list ...........................13
6.3. Store a number into phonebook ........................13
6.4. Store a number on HOT key 1 or HOT key 2 .....14
6.5. Delete a phonebook entry .................................14
6.6. Delete all phonebook entries ............................14
7. Menu function settings................................................14
7.1. LCD contrast setting ..........................................15
7.2. Area code setting ...............................................15
7.3. Time and Date setting: .......................................15
7.4. Name Recording setting ...................................16
7.5. Record Message ...............................................16
7.6. Check Message .................................................16
7.7. LCD Language setting ......................................16
7.8. VOICE setting ...................................................17
7.9. Set flash time ....................................................17
7.10. Set Dial Mode ..................................................17
7.11. air New endant ............................................18
8. EC COM LIANCY DECLARATION ...........................19

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1 Installation:
1.1 Where to install the emergency phone
When install the emergency phone, consider that the unit should be within the range of emergency
pendant, therefore placed in an area of a common use during day and night. The range of pendant is
reduced by the structural obstacles and has a range up to 40meters in open field.
1.2 Install battery of the telephone back p
Your telephone requires 4pcs 1.5V Alkaline AAA
batteries for all functions operation,including the
emergency function up to maximum of 12 hours.
The telephone numbers in memory and voice
recording are stored in non volatile flash memory
which does not require battery backup.Before
opening the battery compartment, make sure the
telephone is disconnected from the telephone line
and the mains power supply.
lease note: 1.When the symbol appears on the LCD display, you should replace 1.5V Alkaline batteri
es.
2. For safety reasons, if the battery voltage is lower than 2.5V, the phone will automatically be locked.
In the case, the display will fade out, all functions will be off except the basic functions, such as call,
dialling,receiving.etc will still be working. 3.When the batteries are replaced, replug in AC power adaptor
and LCD will glow back and the symbol will disappear on LCD display.

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1.3 To Replace the battery of Pendant
The pedant is equipped with a pre-installed 12V DC internal battery. Each time the red key is pressed, the
LED will light to show correct transmission. In the case, LED does not light on, please replace battery with
new one. You should open screw and re-assembled the battery.
1.4 To connect mains power adaptor and telephone line
Connect the plug of power supply into the power socket with
DC9V marking at the back of telephone and connect the
telephone line in line socket. For safety use, please only use
the adaptor which is supplied with the telephone. lease
refer the connect photo indication.
1). Telephone line socket
2). DC 9V adaptor socket
3).Ringer volume switching

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2 Prod ct layo t

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Key Key Name Key description Key Key Name Key description
1 HOOK
SWITCH 12 REDIAL/
2 SCREEN
DIS LAY
3-line display. Top line segment
for Time and icon; Middle line
segment for 14-digits number;
Bottom line dot matrix for
characters for phone-book and
menu
13 IN-USE LED LED light on while the telephone is
off-hook mode.
3 RINGER LED LED flashes while an call is
incoming 14 HANDSFREE
ress the key to turn on/off hands-
free mode(make or answer a call in
hands-free mode).
4 U In idle mode, press the key to
scroll up for caller ID list; in menu
operation, press the key to scroll
up menu options.
15 NUMERIC KEY Input digits or letters
5 DOWN In idle mode, press the key to
scroll down for caller ID list; in
menu operation, press the key to
scroll down menu options.
16 S EAKER
6 NEW CALL
LED
LED flashes while the phone has
new callers 17 MICRO HONE
7 CID/ESC In idle mode, press the key to
switch caller ID and phonebook
list, then press U or DOWN key
to view the list; In menu mode,
press the key to exit menu
operation to idle mode.
18 EAR IECE

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Key Key Name Key description Key Key Name Key description
8 DEL In number and character input
mode, press the key to delete
one digit or a letter; in menu
operation mode, press the key to
exit menu step by step.
19 HOT KEY 1
It is used to memory some important
number , like as olice and hospital
number. ress the key to take out
the stored number
9 MENU In idle mode, press the key to
enter menu mode; in menu mode
press the key to scroll through
menu options.
20 HOT KEY 2
It is used to memory some important
number , like as olice and hospital
number. ress the key to take out
the stored number
10 OK/DIAL In menu mode, press the key to
confirm menu options and enter
further menu step; While review
caller ID or phonebook number,
press the key to dial out the
number
21 SOS KEY Long press the key to make sos call.
11 FLASH ress the key to create a flash
time (line breaking).

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3 Basic F nctions of Telephone
3.1 Make a call
ick up the handset or press hands-free key, you can hear the dial tone from earpiece or speaker if line
is connected. Input the desired desired number to make a call. If the dialed number over 14digits, it will
show the last 14digits only. After 6 seconds, LCD display start to count call timer. If the call is answered by
another side, the communication is established.
If you have completed your call, hang up the handset or press hands-free again to release the telephone
line.
3.2 Answer a call
While a call is incoming, the telephone rings with ringer LED flashes. If caller ID function is available for
the line. “NEW CALL” LED also flashes, caller ID number is shown on screen, the telephone will voice the
caller ID number(it named talking caller ID).
If the number matches with one phonebook entry, the stored name will be shown also. ick up the
handset or press hands-free key to answer the call.
After talking, hang up the handset or press hands-free again to end the call, the caller timer will be kept
one moment.
3.3 Pre-dial f nction
In on-hook state, input numbers directly, LCD displays the corresponding numbers, the telephone voice
the pre-dial number by voice prompt. Input max.32-digit numbers, pick up handset, press “hands-free” key
or press “OK/DIAL” key to dial out the number.

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During inputting number, press “DEL” key to delete wrong inputting digit one by one.
3.4 Emergency Feat re
User friendly big button phone with emergency call feature, special designed for senior people living
alone. It supply a separate “SOS” key on the top surface of telephone , also supply a red key on wireless
pendant for making emergency call.
When “SOS” key on the telephone or red key on pendant is long pressed 3seconds, the phone will:
a). activate a loud local alarm for 15seconds to get immediate help within the house;
b). if no help arrives, the phone dials in sequential mode the emergency numbers from the emergency call
list (up to 5 groups of emergency number) (emergency number editing please read “store number”);
c). play a pre-recorded from speaker “This is an emergency call, to accept the call press zero” or user
recorded emergency message on local telephone;
d). if the called party answers the emergency call, the emergency message will be played back to the
called party; if the called party press 0 key on his telephone, 2 minutes speakerphone conversation will be
activated;
e). after 2 minutes will sound “bi, bi” warning tone 10s, then cut the first emergency call and dial the
next emergency number. If the other party press key “1”, then key “5” during “bi, bi” warning sound, the
speakerphone conversation can last more 2 minutes again, and so on. If the other party press key “1”,
then key “9”, the speakerphone conversation will be released at any time.
f). press “SOS” button again on the local telephone or press and hold 3second, the red key on wireless
pedant, the process of emergency call will be stopped.

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Note: If not set any emergency call, can not dial out any call when start emergency call function, only
hearing the loud local alarm for 15 seconds,
3.5 Last n mber redial
ick up the handset or press “hands-free” button, then press “REDIAL/ ” key, the telephone will
automatically dial out the last dialed number.
Note: redial number can be maximum up to 32 digits, including *, # and ( ause).
3.6 Pa se
During in dialling mode in off-hook and pre-dial model in on-hook, press “REDIAL/ ” key, the display will
insert “ ” character, then the line will insert 3.6s pause while dial out the group of number.
Note: 3.6s ause also can be inserted into phonebook number or one touch memory.
3.7. Flash time f nction
Maybe you need flash time for some special function if the telephone is used on a ABX system. In off-
hook mode, press “FLASH” key to insert flash time. The flash time can be changed by menu operation.
lease read “set flash time”.
3.8 Adj st earpiece vol me
Earpiece volume adjusting key is under handset with “-“ and “+” mark. “+” means high volume and “-“
means low volume. User can select the key location according to his favour.
3.9 Adj st Hands-free vol me

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Hands-free volume key is set on the right edge of the telephone, slide the key to continuously
adjust hands-free volume.
3.10 Adj st ringer vol me
Ringer volume switch is set on the rear edge of the telephone. There are 3 volume level with low/middle/
high symbol . User can adjust ringer volume as his favor.
4 Special f nctions
A). EASY TO SEE: Big buttons and large characters on screen. The display is high resolution with 5
contrast and full backlight.
B).EASY TO HEAR: with selectable ring level and red light ring indicator, adjustable earpiece and
speakerphone volume, earpiece with hearing aid compatible.
C). VOICE GUIDE ROGRAMMING: Voice guide for any main menu operation (Feature available on
primary language).
D). TALKING KEY AD: in pre-dialling mode, the phone will voice for each digit that is pressed on the
keypad.
E). TALKING CALLER ID: will say the name of the person calling or announce the numbers of the calling
party (in six different languages).
F). TALK HONEBOOK NUMBER: User can record voice to announce phonebook name, if incoming
call comes from the caller which is stored in phonebook, the phone will announce the name. If no voice
record, while view the phonebook, the phone will announce the phonebook number.
G). RECORDABLE EMERGENCY MESSAGE: there is a pre-record emergency message that user can

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record his own voice (up to 20seconds).
H). FLEXIBLE HONEBOOK EMERGENCY LIST WITH RIORITY SETTING: when a telephone number
is stored in phonebook list, user can decide if the number is an emergency number (on/off) and which
position in priority list to assign( from 1 to 5, phonebook can store 30 groups number, only 5 groups can
be added into emergency list once).
I). EMERGENCY ENDANT: use a high frequency(433MHz) wireless pendant with a range of 40 meters
in open field. Up to 5 pedants can be used with the same telephone (optional).
J). CALL ANSWER FROM REMOTE ENDANT: with incoming call, user can answer the call and activate
speakerphone by press red key 3s on remote pendant. ress remote control 3S again to hang up the call
and return to standby mode.
K). HOT KEY 1 &2 : the telephone supply two hot key to memory important numbers, like as for police
and hospital.
5. Caller ID management
This feature is available if you have subscribed the Caller Line Identification service with your network
service provider. Your phone can store up to 30 answered calls and unanswered with date/time
information in the call list. Caller ID sequence code is shown on the top line with date and time together.
The number will be kept on LCD 30s when the phone is ringing. If the number matches with one of the
entries in your phonebook, the stored name will be displayed on bottom line. Missed calls are marked
with “NEW” at the beginning of the missed call entry. Once the missed call has been read, the “NEW” will
be removed. If several calls come from same call number, “RE EAT” is shown before call number, and
show latest call date and time.
In idle mode, screen show new caller ID total quantity “NEW :XX”.

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If the caller ID number is withheld, “Withheld” will be displayed.
If the caller ID number is unavailable, “Out Of Area” will be displayed.
5.1 View the Caller ID List
In idle mode, press or key to view caller ID list. All unanswered and answered calls are saved in the
caller ID list. ress “DOWN” key to read the latest caller ID, press “U ” key to view old caller ID. When
the call list is full, the oldest call will be replaced by a new call.
5.2 Dial back from caller ID list
While viewing a caller ID number in caller ID list, press “OK/DIAL” key to directly dial back to number on
speakerphone mode.
5.3. Store a caller ID n mber into phonebook
While viewing a caller ID number in caller ID list, press “MENU” key 2seconds, screen shows “CO Y TO
MEMORY”, press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm, screen show “SAVED”.
5.4. Delete a caller ID n mber
While viewing a caller ID number, shortly press “DEL” key, screen shows “DELETE?” on the bottom line,
press and hold “DEL” key 2second again, screen shows “DELETED” with voice prompt together.
5.5. Delete all of caller ID n mbers
While viewing a caller ID number, press and hold “DEL” key 2seconds, screen shows “DELETE ALL?” on
the bottom line, press and hold “DEL” key 2seconds again, screen shows “DELETED ” with voice prompt
together.

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6. Phonebook management
You can store up to 30 groups of phonebook entries in the telephone memory, with maximum 22digits
for number and 16characters for name. While phonebook memory is full and you want to add more
a phonebook, screen shows “MEMORY FULL”, you must delete one phonebook entry, then add new
phonebook entry.
6.1. View phonebook entries
In idle mode, press “CID/ESC” to switch caller ID list and phonebook list. While phonebook list icon
is shown on screen, press or key to view phonebook list. honebook entry sequence number is
shown together.
6.2. Dial back from phonebook list
While viewing a phonebook number , press “OK/DIAL” key to directly dial the number out on
speakerphone mode.
6.3. Store a n mber into phonebook
ress “MENU” key to enter menu options, select “STORE NUMBER”, press “OK/DIAL” key to enter ,
cursor flashes on the middle line, enter number(up to 22digits), press “OK/DIAL” key again, cursor flashes
on the bottom line, input characters by numeric keys (up to 16 characters). ress “OK/DIAL” key, screen
shows “EMERGENCY OFF”, it mean the number is not added into emergency number call list. ress
U or DOWN key, screen shows “EMERGENCY ON”, if you press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm, screen will
indicate you to select “location” from 1 to 5, it mean emergency call priority sequence. ress “OK/DIAL”
key, the number is added into phonebook, if “EMERGENCY ON” is selected, the number is also added
into emergency call list.

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6.4. Store a n mber on HOT key 1 or HOT key 2
Enter main menu of “STORE NUMBER”, press “OK/DIAL” key to enter, input number (up to 22digits),
press HOT key 1 or HOT key 2, then press “OK/DIAL” key again, screen show “SAVED” to tell storing
success.
While you want to make call from HOT key 1 or HOT key 2, you only need to press the key, then pick up
handset or press Hands-free key to get the line, the number will directly dialled out.
6.5. Delete a phonebook entry
While viewing a phonebook entry, shortly press “DEL” key, screen shows “DELETE?” on the bottom line,
press and hold “DEL” key 2second again, screen shows “DELETED” with voice prompt together.
6.6. Delete all phonebook entries
While viewing a phonebook entry, press and hold “DEL” key 2seconds, screen shows “DELETE ALL?” on
the bottom line, press and hold “DEL” key 2seconds again, screen shows “DELETED ” with voice prompt
together, phonebook become empty.
7. Men f nction settings
In on-hook state, press “MENU ” key to enter main menu, screen show the first menu option “LCD CONT
RAST” , press or key to scroll through menu options:
ENTER TIME/DATE STORE NUMBER NAME RECORDING RECORD MESSAGE CHECK
MESSAGE  LCD LANGUAGE VOICE SET FLASH TIME SET DIAL MODE AIR NEW
ENDANT LOCAL AREA CODE .
While screen show one menu option, press “OK/DIAL” key to set further setting of the option.

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During submenu settings, press “DEL” key to go backward to upgrade level menu, press “CID/ESC” key
to exit menu setting and return to idle mode. After entering menu setting, if wait 30seconds without next
operating, screen will return to idle mode.
7.1. LCD contrast setting
While enter main menu, screen displays “LCD CONTRAST”, press “OK/DIAL” key to view the current
LCD contrast , ex-factory contrast is set to 3. If necessary, you can press or key to modify contrast
level from 1 to 5 , then press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm, and move to the next setting.
7.2. Area code setting
Select main menu option of “LOCAL AREA CODE”, press “OK/DIAL” to enter area code menu setting, the
cursor “----- ” blinking upon “AREA CODE”. ress or key to adjust code digit, press “OK/DIAL” key to
confirm and the cursor move to the next numeral setting, after completing 5digits setting, press “OK/DIAL”
to return idle mode.
If a call comes from local address (with the same area code at the beginning), while user want to view the
caller ID number, the area code number (at the beginning of the caller ID number) will be hidden. Example
as: the local area code number is : 12345. While view a caller ID number of “1234567890”, screen shows
“67890”, “12345” is automatically hidden.
7.3. Time and Date setting:
Select main menu option of “ENTER TIME/DATE”, then press “OK/DIAL” key to set time and date
separately. “Hour” and “AM”(or M) blinks at first, press or key to adjust “Hour” and “AM” or “ M”.
After “Hour” is set, press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm, as same way to set “Minutes” “Month” and “Date ”.

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7.4. Name Recording setting
“Name Recording” is to record user own voice for phonebook entry, the voice will be playback while an
incoming call is from the phonebook entry. Enter “NAME RECORDING”, press “OK/DIAL” key, screen
show phonebook list, select one phonebook entry, then press and hold “OK/DIAL” key, “VOICE” is flashing
on the top line of screen, user can record voice 3seconds.
7.5. Record Message
“Record Message” is to record user own message for SOS call, the voice will be played back to the called
party and played back from the telephone speaker while emergency call is being made. Enter “RECORD
MESSAGE”, press and hold “OK/DIAL” key, “VOICE” is flashing on the top line of screen, user can record
voice 15seconds, then the recorded message will be played back
7.6. Check Message
By “check message”, user can check SOS call message is user’s recorded message or pre-recording
message.
Enter “CHECK MESSAGE”, press “OK/DIAL” key, the SOS message will be played back from
speakerphone.
To reset your own recorded SOS message to re-recorded SOS message:
While checking message and playing back your own recorded SOS message, press “DEL” key, user own
recorded message will reset to the telephone pre-recorded message “This is an emergency call, to accept
the call press zero”.
7.7. LCD Lang age setting

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Select main menu option of “LCD LANGUAGE”, then press “OK/DIAL” key to enter language options,
press or key to select language for LCD display, there are 11 kinds of languages on the phone.
lease note: if user select language from Italian/English/ French/ German/ Spanish from LCD display,
the voice type of talking caller ID, pre-dialing, menu prompt and SOS message are also correspondingly
changed. If other languages are selected for LCD display, the voice of talking caller ID, pre-dialing and
SOS message will be closed.
7.8. VOICE setting
Select main menu option of “VOICE”, then press “OK/DIAL” key to select voice from Italian/English/
French/ German/ Spanish.
the voice of talking caller ID, pre-dialing and SOS message will be changed correspondingly. ( lease not:
if voice is modified after LCD language setting, the language of voice type can be different from language
type of LCD display).
7.9. Set flash time
Select main menu option of “SET FLASH TIME”, then press “OK/DIAL” key to enter flash time selection,
the following flash time type of 100ms/270ms/300ms/600ms/80ms can be selected.
7.10. Set Dial Mode
The telephone dial mode is set to “TONE” as ex-factory setting, you need not change it if it is not specially
requested by ABX.
Select main menu option of “SET DIAL MODE”, then press “OK/DIAL” key to select “TONE” or “ ULSE”,
press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm.

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7.11. Pair New Pendant
By this menu, user can pair up to 5 pendants to the telephone for emergency call. lease one emergency
pendant has already been paired to the telephone, you need not re-pair it before using the pendant.
Select main menu option of “ AIR NEW ENDANT”, press “OK/DIAL” key, screen show “ AIRING”, press
“OK/DIAL” key again, “ AIRING” flashes on screen 2minutes to tell in pairing mode. At the same time,
user should press red key of new pendant.
If pairing is successful, screen will show “DONE”.
Delete a paired emergency pendant
Select main menu option of “ AIR NEW ENDANT”, press “OK/DIAL” key, screen show “ AIRING”, press
key to select “DELETE?”, press “OK/DIAL” key to confirm, screen show “ DELETE DEVICE”, then all of
pendants are deleted.