Profoon PDX-2608 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
PDX-2608
PDX-2608 DUO

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1 OVERVIEWS
1.1 HANDSET:
handset speaker
display,
see the next paragraph
handset
microphone
recharge contacts, to recharge the handset battery by placing the
handset onto the cradle/charger
button,
see the next page
and buttons,
see the next page
keypad, see the next page
telephone function buttons,
see the next page
direct memory buttons
indicator; ashes when
receiving a call, remains lit
when the BOOST function is
enabled

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direct memory buttons
R button: function button for
certain telecom services
in standby mode, press to open
the menu
during setup, press to conrm your settings
correction button when entering phone numbers or names
during setup, press to go back one step
in stand-by mode, press to start an intercom call (PDX-2608 DUO only)
during a call, press to switch off the microphone
press to answer an incoming call or to start a phone conversation
during a call, press again to enable or disable the speaker function
press to end a call
press and hold (> 5 sec.) to switch off the handset
in standby mode, press to open the Caller-ID memory
in standby mode, press to open the last dialled number memory
press to scroll through memories or settings
0-9 buttons: to dial phone numbers and to enter memories
‘asterisk’ and ‘pound’ buttons: used for e.g. telecom banking
+ extra:
button *: press and hold 2 seconds to lock and unlock the keyboard
button #: press and hold 2 seconds so switch-OFF and ON the ringer signal
BOOST button: during a call, press to en-
able the extra amplier
and buttons: during a call, press to
increase or decrease the volume

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1.2 DISPLAY:
ashes when the connection between the handset and base is lost
remains lit when the handset is within range of the base
ashes when receiving an external call
remains lit during a call
ashes when receiving an internal call
remains lit during an intercom call
illuminates when the speaker function is enabled
illuminates when checking the Caller-ID memory and having new
calls
shows the status of the rechargeable batteries:
= batteries are full
= batteries are 2/3 full
= batteries are 1/3 full, recharge as soon as possible
= batteries are empty, the handset will switch off and you can no
longer make calls
the battery symbol will scroll while charging until the batteries are fully
charged
illuminates when the number is too long to be shown in the display
(press the # button to see the rest of the number)
handset name (HS) and
internal number (1)

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illuminates when you’ve receiver a voicemail message (only FSK
systems)
illuminates when the alarm (wake-up) function is enabled
illuminates when the ring volume is set to 0 (switched off)
1.3 BASE:
page button: to page all handsets (hand-
set search button), also used for register-
ing new handsets.
charging contacts:the rechargeable bat-
teries in the handset are charged via
these contacts

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 BASE STATION:
Telephone connection:
Plug the small connector at the phone cable into the back of the base
station (press the connector until you hear a click). Plug the phone
connector into the phone socket.
Power supply:
Connect the supplied power adaptor to the input at the rear of
the base and insert the adaptor into a 230V wall socket.
ONLY CONNECT THE INCLUDED ADAPTER. CONNECTING
OTHER ADAPTERS MAY RESULT IN DANGEROUS SITUA-
TIONS OR MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRONICS OF THE
PHONE.
Power adaptor input
Phone line input

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2.2 HANDSET:
1. Open the battery compartment of the handset, by sliding the battery
cover down.
2. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment; at this, pay atten-
tion to the polarity (+ and -).
3. Slide the battery cover back onto the handset and place the handset
on the base station.
4. Leave the handset continuously during 15 hours on the base station,
to charge the batteries properly.
INSERT ONLY RECHARGEABLE NiMH (NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE) BATTERIES. THE USE OF NON RECHARGE-
ABLE BATTERIES MAY CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
2.3 EXTRA HANDSET AND CHARGER: (PDX-2608 DUO)
2 batteries and a charger with adapter will be included for every
handset. Plug the adapter of these chargers in a 230 Volt mains
socket, insert the batteries into the handset(s) and place the
handset(s) on the charger(s) for 15 hours to charge the batteries.

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3 CALLING
3.1 RECEIVING CALLS:
when you receive a call, the display lighting of the handset will switch on
and the indicator at the top of the handset starts ashing
press the Call button to answer this call
• see paragraph 10.2, item [ Auto antw ] answering calls by only from the base station
3.2
CALLING WITH THE PHONE OR USING THE HANDS-FREE FUNCTION:
You can make calls holding the handset against your ear or you can use
the speaker function allowing other household members to listen in or to
keep your hands free for e.g. making notes
during a call, press the Call button again to switch on the
speaker function
press the Call button again to switch the speaker func-
tion back off
3.3 ENDING CALLS:
press the End button to disconnect your call
• you can also place the handset back onto the base or cradle/charger to disconnect a
call

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3.4 DIALLING NUMBERS:
Direct dialing:
Press the phone-on key and wait for the dial tone.
Enter the phone number through the keyboard; this
number will be dialed directly.
pre-dialling:
Enter the phone number through the keyboard.
• press and hold the 0 button for at least once second to insert a
dialling pause (the display will show -P-)
• press the C button to delete any incorrect input
press the Call button to dial the number
dialling from the phonebook memory:
press 2x the button
use the and buttons to search for the desired
memory
press the Call button to dial the number
• see paragraph 7.3 for programming phonebook memories
2x

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dialling from the Caller-ID memory:
press the button and use the and buttons to
select the desired call
press the Call button to dial the selected number
dialling from the last dialled number memory:
press the button and use the and buttons to
select the desired call
press the Call button to dial the selected number
dialling speed-dial contacts
press and hold the M1 or M2 button for 2 seconds
the handset will switch on and the number is dialled
• see paragraph 10.2, item [ Snelkeuz ] for programming these
speed-dial memories
dialling direct memories
press and hold one of the 0-9 buttons on the keypad for
at least 2 seconds
the handset will switch on and the number is dialled
• see paragraph 7.4 for programming the direct memories
2 sec.
2 sec.

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3.5 TO MUTE THE MICROPHONE:
During a call, you can switch off the microphone allowing you to consult
with other household members without having your call partner listening.
during a call, press the button to switch off the micro-
phone;
press the again to switch the microphone back on
3.6 RECEPTION VOLUME:
normal amplication:
during a call, use the and buttons to adjust the
reception volume; for this you may also use the and
buttons at the right side of the handset or the and
buttons underneath the M2 button
boost apmplication:
rst press the button at the left side of the handset;
the indicator above the display will switch on
now use the and buttons to set the desired volume
level
• the volume level for calling via the handset or hands-free can be set separately
• the selected setting will be kept in the memory
• after disconnecting a call, the boost amplier will be switched off automatically
• the boost amplier level is +8dB
or
or

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3.7 CALL DURATION:
during a call, the call duration will be shown in the dis-
play; the call duration will disappear from the display as
soon as you disconnect
3.8 R/FLASH FUNCTION:
R/FLASH means you briey interrupt the telephone connection. This func-
tion allows you to forward calls with certain home or ofce switchboards or
activate telephone services such as ‘Call waiting’.
during a call, press and hold the #/Rbutton for at least
2 seconds to emit a FLASH pulse
• Some telephone service providers require you to press a numeric button after giving the
FLASH pulse to use e.g. ‘Call Waiting’; contact your provider for more information.
• The interruption duration of the FLASH pulse can be adjusted; for this, see para-
graph 11.2 [ Flash ].
3.9 HANDSET SEARCH FUNCTION:
in case you’ve misplaced the handset, briey press the
button on the base
the handset will then sound a signal for 60 seconds while
[ PAGING ] appears in the display. This signal will stop af-
ter 60 seconds or you can press a random button to stop it
beforehand.

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3.10 TO SWITCH OFF THE HANDSET:
You can fully switch off the handset to save battery power or when you
don’t want to be disturbed:
press and hold the End button for 5 seconds; the hand-
set will now switch itself off completely
press and hold again for 5 seconds to switch the hand-
set back on
(or place the handset onto the base/charger)
• keep in mind that you cannot call or be called while the handset is switched off
5 sec.
5 sec.

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4 RE-DIALLING
4.1 INTRODUCTION:
The handset memorizes the 5 last dialled numbers. You can redial these
numbers, save them in the phonebook memories or delete them.
4.2 TO REDIAL:
press the button and use the and buttons to
select the desired last dialled number
press the Call button to dial the selected number
4.3 TO SAVE OR DELETE:
press the button and use the and buttons to
select the desired number
press the button
use the and buttons to choose one of the following
options:
save:
select this option to add the number to the phonebook
memory of the telephone (*)

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delete:
use this option to only delete the selected call from the
memory
delete all:
use this option to delete the entire last dialled number
memory
*: when saving a number, you may set a ringtone that’ll sound when that
subscriber calls you; for this function you must be subscribed to the Caller-
ID service

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5 CALLER IDENTIFICATION
5.1 INTRODUCTION:
If you have the service Caller Identication at your disposal, the number of
the calling party is displayed on the display of your handset(s).
You have programmed this number including name and the phone book
memory of the handset, the name is also displayed on the display and
you can set an individual ringtone for each memory. Each handset has a
memory for 10 calls.
5.2 INDICATION NEW CALLS:
The display of the handset shows how many new calls
you’ve received since the last time you checked the
memory.
5.3 VIEW MEMORY AND CALLBACK:
press the button and use the and buttons to
scroll the memory
if a name is shown, you can press the # button to dis-
play the number
new calls are indicated by a star in the display
the triangular arrow pointing to the right indicates that
there are additional digits at the right side of the dis-
played number; press the # button to show these digits
press the Call button to dial the selected number

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5.4 DETAILS, SAVE OR DELETE:
press the button and use the and buttons to
select the desired number
press the button
use the and buttons to choose one of the following
options:
details:
choose this option to show the date of the call, now
press the # button to display the time of this call (*)
save:
select this option to add the number to the phonebook
memory of the telephone
delete:
use this option to only delete the selected call from the
memory
delete all:
use this option to delete the entire last dialled number
memory

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5.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• The PDX-2608 / PDX-2608 DUO is suitable for both the DTMF sys-
tem, offered by the Dutch PTT and for the FSK system, offered by
the Belgian PTT and by cable companies in the Netherlands and
Belgium for as far as this service is offered.
• The Caller-ID service often requires an additional subscription;
please contact your telephone service provider for more information.
• Name display:
− the DTMF system doesn’t send any names; the name will
only appear in the display when you’ve programmed it in the
phonebook memory of the handset
− the FSK system does send names (ask your telephone service
provider for more information)
• If the display shows [WITHHELD] or [0000000000], the calling sub-
scriber has blocked sending his or her name and number.
• The names/numbers of the calls you’ve answered are also saved.
• When using multiple handsets: memories must be deleted separately
in each handset.

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6 VOICEMAIL INDICATION
6.1 INTRODUCTION:
Voicemail is a service offered by the telephone service provider, allowing
callers to leave a message. You can listen to this message at a later time. (*)
6.2 NEW VOICEMAIL INDICATION:
If your service provider supports voicemail, based on
the FSK system, you may receive a notification when
a new message has been left for you. This is indicated
by the voicemail symbol ( ) in the display of your
handset
this voicemail notication will disappear after you’ve listened to your mes-
sage
• You can remove this notication also by resetting the settings, please
see paragraph 12.2.
• For any questions about the voicemail function, please contact your
telephone service provider.

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7 PHONE BOOK MEMORY
7.1 INTRODUCTION:
Every PDX-2608 / PDX-2608 DUO handset has a phone book memory
with a capacity of 20 phone numbers of at most 20 digits. You can pro-
gram a name of at most 12 characters with each number. The phone book
memory in the handset is connected to the function Caller Identication.
When you are called by somebody, whose name and number you have
programmed in the memory, the name of this person is also displayed
beside the number on the display of your handset. (However, for this you
need to subscribe to the service Caller Identication.)
7.2 SEARCHING FOR AND CALLING CONTACTS:
press 2x the button to open the phonebook memory,
the display will then show the name of the rst contact
or [ EMPTY ] appears when no contacts are saved
use the and buttons to scroll the memory
you can also search using the keypad, for example
press 2x the 5 button to search for the rst contact
starting with the letter K, now continue searching with
the and buttons
press the Call button to dial the selected number
2x