Sanyo CLT-9839 User manual

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Congratulations
Your Sanyo 900-MHz COMPANDER PLUS cordless telephone is a fine-quality
home communications product. It is carefully designed and produced by a world
leader of consumer and industrial electronics equipment. With proper maintenance
and care, it will provide you with years of enjoyment and convenience.
Main features:
900-MHz Technology
Superior Range - The use of 900-MHz frequency band for signal transmission
between base and handset means greater communication range compared to
conventional 43—49 MHz cordless telephones. In normal situations,
approximately 4 times greater distance can be achieved.
Ultra-Low Noise - The high frequency communication has also significantly
reduced noise level.
40-Channel Auto Scan - Your new telephone uses one of 40 channels in the
900-MHz frequency band. It automatically selects a clear channel every time
you receive or place a call on the handset. Should you wish to switch channels
during a call, the handset provides a SCAN button.
COMPANDER PLUS Noise Reduction
This fourth generation of the Sanyo’s original noise reduction technology now
filters out more background noise.
LCD Display and Call Manager Features* on Handset
The backlit LCD display on the handset is compatible with many special
services offered by your telephone company, including Caller ID, Visual Call
Waiting and Call Waiting Option services*. When you subscribe to these
services, you can see the caller’s name/number on the display before you
answer a call, or even when you’re already on the phone. The callers list
memory of this telephone keeps a log of as many as 30 recent callers, which
you can review on the display. The display also shows the number you dial,
date/time and operation prompts. Display language is English or French
selectible.
*Require a subscription. Please ask your telephone company for more details.
30-Name/Number Directory
You can program 30 telephone numbers, together with each party’s name, into
the directory memory. You can transfer numbers saved in the Caller ID log to
the directory, view the directory name/number list on the handset display, and
dial out the number on display at the touch of a button.
Handsfree Speakerphones and Dual Keypad
Handsfree speakerphone is included on both cordless handset and base station.
With a dialing keypad on both units, the CLT 9389 is like two telephones, and
serves you as an intercom or 2-way pager.
Power Failure Backup System
This unique feature allows you to place or receive a call on the cordless
telephone during a power interruption of up to 20 hours. Four AA batteries are
required (not supplied with the telephone).

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Telephone cord
Speed dial sheet (for base station)
Wall mount bracket
Unpacking
Check to make sure you have all the items that come with the telephone.
DESCRIPTION
Cordless telephones operate on the same principle as a two-way radio. The location
of the base station determines the range of operation. In most homes, maximum
range is obtained by locating the base station at the highest point in the house.
The base station operates from a 120 V AC electrical outlet. Connect the base station
to a telephone line by simply plugging it into a standard telephone jack. The handset
is powered by a heavy-duty rechargeable battery. This SANYO cordless telephone is
hearing-aid compatible.
CAUTION
Charge the handset battery pack before using the
cordless phone for the first time. Do not attempt to use
the phone before charging the battery pack for a full 10
hours.
Handset with rechargeable battery
Base station
AC adaptor
Table of contents
SETTING UP
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3
Names of controls ........................................................................................... 4
Installation ....................................................................................................... 8
Location
Connections
Dialing system
Backup batteries
Charging the handset battery .......................................................................... 11
Optional feature menu..................................................................................... 12
Handset ringer level selection
Programming your area code
Clearing message indications
Programming voice mail access number
Programming your greeting display
Call Waiting OFF/ON/OPTIONS selection
Selecting the display language
BASIC USE
Placing a call ................................................................................................... 20
Answering a call .............................................................................................. 21
Using the speakerphone ................................................................................. 22
CALL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ...................................................................... 23
Caller ID
Visual Call Waiting
Call Waiting Options
Directory
ADVANCED USE
Speed dial ....................................................................................................... 35
Hold ............................................................................................................. 36
Redial ............................................................................................................. 36
Predial ............................................................................................................. 37
Intercom .......................................................................................................... 38
Transferring a call............................................................................................ 39
Flash button..................................................................................................... 40
Temporary Touch-Tone dialing ....................................................................... 40
GENERAL
Replacing handset battery............................................................................... 41
In the event of power failure ............................................................................ 42
Display information.......................................................................................... 42
Wall mounting.................................................................................................. 43
Security code................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 45
Technical information ...................................................................................... 46
Warranty.......................................................................................................... 48
Read this information carefully before installing and operating your cordless telephone.

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Names of controls
BASE STATION
Names of controls
BASE STATION
REDIAL/P button
HOLD button
SPEAKER button
PAGE/INT button
Antenna
Dialing
buttons
Handset hanger
Speaker MEMORY button
FLASH button
Used to page/intercom the handset. Used to place or receive a call using
the base station speakerphone.
Lets you place a call
on hold.
Used to program Speed
Dialing memory (of the
base station) and to place
a call from the memory.
Used to get a new dial tone
during a call or to access
special services subscribed to
from your telephone company.
Lets you automatically
call the last number
you dialed from the
base station.
Microphone
Recharge
contact points
CALLERS
V.MAIL
CHARGE
SPEAKER
P.BACK UP
INTERCOM
CHARGE indicator
Lights when the handset
is being charged.
IN USE indicator
Flashes when a call is
coming in, the handset is
paging or a call is on hold.
Lights when the base
station is in use.
CALLERS indicator
Flashes when you
have new callers in the
caller list.
V. MAIL indicator
Flashes when you have
messages in the voice mail
service you subscribed to
from your telephone campany.
INTERCOM indicator
Lights when the intercom
feature is being used.
SPEAKER indicator
Lights when the base station
speakerphone is in use.
P.BACK UP indicator
Flashes when the unit is
powered by the backup
batteries.
VOLUME control (LOW-HIGH)
Lets you change the speaker
volume of the speakerphone.
TEL LINE jack TONE-PULSE select switch
AC adaptor
jack

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Names of controls
HANDSET
Names of controls
HANDSET
Antenna
Earpiece
MEMO button
MENU button
Backlit LCD display
Multifunction indicator
Shows you the caller information*,
telephone status and menu prompts.
English or French selectible.
* Subscription to a caller ID service
from your telephone company is
required.
C. WTG button
Used to talk to second caller
while already on the phone.
Requires a subscription to
Call Waiting service.
Used to program the
directory (handset).
ERASE button
Used to delete a caller from
the callers list or to erase
characters on the display.
Used to select various
optional features.
Flashes when you have
new callers in the callers
list or new messages in
the voice mail service
(slow flash), or when the
handset battery needs
recharging (fast flash).
VOLUME
CALL REVIEW ( )
buttons
Used to review caller log list on
the display.
▲▼
VOLUME control
(HIGH-MIDDLE-LOW)
Lets you change the receiver volume
of the earpiece.
DIRECTORY button
Used to dial out a number
from the directory.
In-use indicator
Lights in green when the handset
is in use.
TEL button
Dialing buttons
Microphone
Recharge contact
points
REDIAL/P button
FLASH button
SPEAKER ( )
button
Speaker
(on the back)
END button
POWER switch
Used to get a new dial tone
during a call or to access special
services subscribed to from your
telephone company.
Turn the handset power
on and off.
Lets you automatically
call the last number you
dialed from the handset.
Also used to insert a pause
in a dial number.
Used to end a call.
Used to activate the
handset speakerphone.
Lights when the speaker-
phone is in use.
V.MAIL button
Used to access the voice
mail service you subscribe
from your telephone company.
SCAN button
Used to change to a different
channel during a call.
INT button
Used to page the
base station.
Flash when an incoming call is
ringing. Light up for 10 seconds
when TEL is pressed.
Used to receive or place a
call. Also used to switch from
speakerphone to earpiece
receiver during conversation.

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Installation
DIALING SYSTEM
Set the TONE-PULSE select switch on the base station
to the dialing system used in your home (touch-tone or
pulse). If you do not know which system is in use, ask
your telephone company.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
This cordless telephone has a power-failure battery backup system. With four AA
alkaline batteries properly installed, the backup system allows you to use both handset
and base station during a power interruption for up to 20 hours in standby mode or up
to 8 hours in talk mode. See page E42 for more details.
1 Make sure that the base station is connected to AC
power.
2 Open the battery cover on the bottom of the base station.
3 Insert four AA batteries (not supplied).
Match the polarities (+ and – signs) of the batteries
to the polarities shown inside the battery compartment.
4 Close the battery cover.
Make sure the P.BACK UP indicator lights.
During a power interruption, the P.BACK UP indicator
flashes to indicate the battery power is being used.
TONE PULSE
Installation
BASE UNIT LOCATION
Avoid places near electrical equipment such as refrigerators, computers, TVs or
fluorescent lamps. These may cause interference or reduce the operating range of
the cordless telephone.
CONNECTIONS
1 Insert the small plug of the AC adaptor into the DC 12V jack provided on the back
of the base station.
2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC 120V wall outlet.
3 Insert one plug of the telephone cord into a wall telephone jack (modular type) and
the other into the TEL LINE jack on the base station.
4 Wind any excess length of the telephone cord around the cord holder on the back
of the base station.
Note
If you move the CLT-9839 to another location, connect it in the correct order as above.
4-Pronged Jack
If you have a 4-pronged jack, use a modular 4-pronged adaptor (not supplied).
Direct Wire Connection
If your current phone is wired directly into the wall, have the phone company install a
modular wall phone jack.
Party Line or Pay Phone
If you have a party line or a pay phone, telephone companies do not allow the installation
of cordless telephones, because they will not work correctly with these systems.
2
3
AC wall outlet
Wall telephone jack
DC 12V
1
TEL LINE
3
Telephone cord
➁
➀
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Charging the handset battery
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset before using the cordless phone for the first time.
Do not attempt to use the handset before charging it for a full 10 hours.
1 Place the handset on the base station and charge it
for 10 hours with the POWER switch set in the OFF
position.
Bidirectional handset
The handset can be placed with the keypad facing
up or down.
2 Remove the handset from the base station.
3 Set the POWER switch to ON.
The language menu appears on the display.
To change the display language to French:
press ▼and then
MENU
within 7 seconds.
If you do not change the language, SANYO CALL
MANAGER appears.
The handset is ready for use.
The display will show Battery LOW when the handset needs recharging. Simply place
the handset in the base station cradle and charge it for 10 hours. It is not necessary to
turn the POWER switch off before each charging, except for the first time.
Note
•The handset battery can be recharged and reused many times.
•Repeated recharging for a shorter period may reduce the battery time.
•If the handset battery fails (the Battery LOW appears on the display) even after
being charged for 10 hours, replace it with a new Sanyo cordless telephone battery,
type 3N-600AACL or Sanyo / GE GES-PCF01 (See page E41).
Battery saver mode
The handset saves battery power by going into battery saver mode 45 seconds after
you stop using the handset. In this mode, the display "sleeps" (goes blank), but the
handset still receives calls. When you use the handset again, the display automatically
"wakes up". If it does not, make sure the handset power is on.
→ English
→ Français
SANYO
CALL MANAGER
Installation
CAUTION
When installing batteries:
To prevent corrosive leakage from batteries, which can cause personal injury
and damage to the unit, observe the following precautions:
•Always use new dry batteries for the backup function. If you use used batteries
or if the batteries are drained, the backup function may not work and you may
not be able to place a call, even though the P.BACKUP indicator is on.
•Match the polarities (+ and –signs) on batteries to the polarities shown inside
the battery case.
•Do not mix new batteries with old or used ones.
•Only use batteries of the same type and brand.
•If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
from the unit.
•Carefully follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for proper use and
disposal.
•DO NOT ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN TO HANDLE BATTERIES.
Note
When the batteries are discharged, they must be disposed of in a safe manner
that complies with all applicable laws.
Flashes while the telephone is powered by the backup batteries.
Turns off when the backup batteries need to be replaced.
P. BACKUP indicator
CALLERS
V.MAIL
CHARGE
SPEAKER
P.BACK UP
INTERCOM
P. BACKUP indicator
POWER
ON OFF

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Optional Feature Menu
3 Press
*
. Each time you press the key, you
hear the ringer at the selected volume level.
The display also shows the selection.
4 Press
END
or
MENU
to finish ringer level setting.
If the ringer is set to OFF (the display shows the “Ringer is OFF”), the handset
will not ring when a call comes in.
2) Programming your area code
When you program your area code in the telephone memory, the caller ID display
does not attach an area code to incoming local numbers having the same area
code as yours. This allows you to dial a local number directly from the callers list
without having to remove the area code first.
To program your area code
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 2.Area code>
or press
2
.
3 Press
*
.
4 Enter your area code (3 digits).
To make correction, press
ERASE
and then
re-enter.
5 Press
MEMO
.
You hear a beep, and the display shows the area
code you entered.
6 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the standby mode.
If you press
MEMO
without entering a 3-digit number, the display shows
Cannot Save and automatically returns to 2.Area code> display.
1.Ringer is Low
✱ =Change
▼ =Next
Option list
▼ =Next
2.Area code>
✱ =Add
▼ =Next
2.Area code>
2.Area code> 123
MEMO=OK
2.Area code> 123
- confirmed -
Optional Feature Menu
Using the Option List display, you can change the settings of many optional features
of your telephone:
*You may be required to subscribe to specific telephone company services.
Contact your local telephone company for more information.
To review the current settings:
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▲or ▼to scroll through the feature list. You can also enter the number
of the feature you want to review (1 to 7).
3 Press
END
or
MENU
to finish reviewing.
1) Handset ringer level selection
Three ringer levels are provided:
High, Low and OFF. (Factory setting is High).
To change the ringer Level:
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼or
1
.
1) Handset ringer level selection
2) Programming your own area code
*3) Clearing message indications
*4) Programming voice mail number
5) Programming a greeting display
*6) Call waiting OFF/ON/OPTIONS selection
7) Selecting the display language
1.Ringer is High
✱ =Change ▼ =Next
The handset ringer is set to HIGH.
Press ✱ to change this setting, or ▼ to review the next setting.
Option list
▼ =Next
1.Ringer is High
✱ =Change
▼ =Next
*Continued on next page.

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Optional Feature Menu
3) Clearing MESSAGE indications
To turn off the V. MAIL indicator and clear "
Check messageCheck message
Check messageCheck message
Check message " display that may
remain after you retrieve the messages:
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼ repeatedly or press
3
to display 3.Clear
Msg. Wtg. .
3 Press
*
.
The display shows “Message cleared”for a few seconds.
4 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the
standby mode.
4) Programming voice mail access number
A voice mail* service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your
telephone company. Once you subscribe to voice mail, your callers can leave
voice messages if your line is busy or the call is not answered. The V. MAIL button
on the handset allows you quick access to the system to retrieve your messages.
*Voice mail service must be subscribed to from your telephone company.
Setting up
When you subscribe to a voice mail service, the telephone company will provide a
service access number. You must store this number in the memory of your telephone.
To store the service access number
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 4.Voice mail ,
or press
4
.
3 Press
*
to select "Add" .
4 Dial your access number on the handset.
5 Press
MEMO
.
You hear a beep and the display shows the number you
entered. After five seconds the display returns to 4.Voice mail .
6 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the standby mode.
Option list
▼ =Next
3.Clear Msg.Wtg.
✱ =Clear ▼ =Next
Message cleared
- confirmed -
Option list
▼ =Next
4.Voice mail
✱ =Add
▼ =Next
Enter number
1234567890
MEMO=OK
Optional Feature Menu
To change the area code
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 2.Area code , or
press
2
.
The current area code is shown in the display.
3 Press
*
to change.
The area code disappears.
4 Follow steps 4 - 6 of "To program your area code"
on page E13.
To erase the area code
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 2.Area code , or
press
2
.
The current area code is shown in the display.
3 Press
ERASE
.
4 Within 5 seconds, press
ERASE
again.
You hear a long beep and the area code is erased.
5 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the
standby mode.
If you don't press the second
ERASE
within 5 seconds after the first, the
area code will not be erased.
Option list
▼ =Next
2.Area code> 123
✱ =Change
▼ =Next
2.Area code>
Option list
▼ =Next
2.Area code> 123
✱ =Change
▼ =Next
ERASE again
to confirm
▼ =Next
2.Area code>
✱ =Add

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Optional Feature Menu
5) Programming your greeting display
Once programmed, your own greeting display appears when the telephone is in
standby mode. The default display is
SANYO CALL MANAGERSANYO CALL MANAGER
SANYO CALL MANAGERSANYO CALL MANAGER
SANYO CALL MANAGER . Your greetingcan
have up to 16 characters.
To program your greeting:
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 5.Greeting ,
or press
5
.
3 Press
*
to select "Change" .
4 Press
#
.
5 Enter the first character using the dialing buttons.
(Example) Tom
[ T ].....Press
8
[ o ].....Press
6
three times, ▼, and then
#
.
[ m ]....Press
6
and ▼.
Rules for entering letters
•The character entry is only registered when you press another dialing button.
•To enter 2 letters from a same group (number button) in sequence, press
#
before entering the second letter.
•To write a lower case letter, press ▼after entering the character.
•To erase a character, press
ERASE
.
•To insert a space, press
*
.
•Refer to the character chart on the next page to find out how to enter other
special characters.
6 Press
MEMO
.
You hear a beep and the display confirms your entry.
After five seconds the display returns to 5.Greeting .
7 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the
standby mode.
When the ringer volume for the handset is set to OFF, the standby mode display is
Ringer is OFF regardless of your greeting selection (SANYO or Custom).
Tom
- confirmed -
Option list
▼ =Next
5.Greeting
✱ =Change
▼ =Next
To
MEMO=OK
5.Greeting
✱ =SANYO #=Custom
To retrieve messages from your voice mail service
The display shows Check messages when you have messages in the voice mail
service. The V. MAIL indicator (on the base station) and the multifunction indicator
(on the handset) both flash.
1 Press
TEL
or on the handset.
2 Press
V. MAIL
to access the voice mail.
Then proceed as instructed by your telephone company.
To erase the Voice Mail access number
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 4.Voice mail ,
or press
4
.
3 Press
ERASE
.
4 Within 5 seconds, Press
ERASE
again.
You hear a long beep and the service access number
is erased.
5 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the
standby mode.
If you don't press
ERASE
for the second time.
Within 5 seconds after the first, the service access number
will not be erased.
For detailed instruction on how to use the voice mail service, refer to the manual
provided by your telephone company.
Optional Feature Menu
Option list
▼ =Next
4.Voice mail
✱ =Change ▼ =Next
ERASE again
to confirm
4.Voice mail
✱ =Add ▼ =Next

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Optional Feature Menu
7) Selecting the display language
The display language can be in English or French.
(Factory setting is English)
To change language to French
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 7.Language , or
press
7
.
3 Press
*
to select French.
4 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the
standby mode.
Option list
▼ =Next
7.Language
✱ =Franç
▼ =Next
Français
- confirmé -
Optional Feature Menu
Character chart
6) Call Waiting OFF/ON/OPTIONS selection
(Factory setting is ON. See page E 30 "Call Waiting")
1 Press
MENU
.
2 Press ▼until the display shows 6.C.WTG.ON ,
or press
6
.
3 Press
*
to select "Change".
OFF ............. Select this if you do not subscribe to Call Waiting.
ON............... Select this if you subscribe to Call Waiting.
OPTIONS .... Select this if you subscribe to Call Waiting Options.
4 Press
END
or
MENU
to return to the standby mode.
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