Topcom DIABLO 150 User manual

DIABLO 150/TWIN/
TRIPLE/QUATTRO
USER GUIDE
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Important
To use ‘Caller ID’ (display caller), this service has to be activated on your phone line.
Normally you need a separate subscription from your telephone company to activate this
function. If you don’t have the Caller ID function on your phone line, the incoming telephone
numbers will NOT be shown on the display of your telephone.
To be connected to the public analogue telephone network.
The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE directive.
The features described in this manual are published with reservation to modifications.
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of conformity can be found on :
http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php

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Safety Instructions • Only use the charger plug supplied. Do not use other chargers, as this may damage the battery
cells.
• Only insert rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary, non-rechargeable
batteries. Insert rechargeable batteries so they connect to the right poles (indicated in the battery compartment of the handset).
• Do not touch the charger and plug contacts with sharp or metal objects. • The operation of some medical devices may be affected. • The handset may cause an unpleasant buzzing sound in hearing aids. • Do not place the basic unit in a damp room or at a distance of less than 1.5 m away from a water
source. Keep water away from the handset.
• Do not use the telephone in environments where there is a risk of explosions. • Dispose of the batteries and maintain the telephone in an environment-friendly manner. • As this telephone cannot be used in case of a power cut, you should use a mains-independent
telephone for emergency calls, e.g. a mobile phone.
• This telephone uses rechargable batteries. You have to dispose of the batteries in an environment
friendly manner according to your country regulations.
Disposal of the device (environment)
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this. Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re-
using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.
Cleaning Clean the telephone with a slightly damp cloth or with an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. 1 Buttons (see folding page for the picture) 1. Mute button 2. Redial / Pause button 3. On hook/Power off button / 4. Numerical buttons 5. Key lock 6. Answering machine button 7. Flash R/ INT 8. Scroll Down 9. Off -hook button 10. Call log/Scroll Up / 11. Program/Memory button / 12. Paging button (to retrieve the handset) 13. Charge indicator/ On line (LED)
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2Display
3Installation
•Plugone end ofthe phone cable into the phone unit and the other end into the telephone line wall
socket. ÎConnect the small plugofthe AC adaptor to the phone and the other end ofthe adapter
cable to the electric socket.
• Insert 2rechargeable batteries (AAA) inside the battery compartment ofthe handset..
Put the handset on the base unit. The red Charge LED will lit as longas the handset is on the base.
Charge the handset for aperiod of24 hours before usingthe handset for the first time. To extend the
battery life time, discharge the batteries completely fromtime to time. As soon as the handset emits a
warningtone or when the battery icon is empty, you have to put it backon the base unit for charging.
You are online
INT = Internal communication
EXT = External communication
There are more digits on the left
Newnumbers in call list There are more digits on the right
Rechargeable battery level indicator Program mode
The antennaindicates the quality of
reception
The antennablinks when the handset is
out ofrange!
There are newmessages in your voice
mail
- Steady = Answeringmachine ON
- Blinking= Newmessages
Microphone is muted - x - x = handset number
Memory records are beingretrieved or
set up
hh:mm Time: hh = hours, mm = minutes
The keypad is locked Answered calls
Unanswered calls
Base
Telephone cord
Power cable
TEL.
SOCKET
Multi charger
Diablo
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4Battery low indication
When the battery is empty, the handset no longer carries out operations. When abattery is completely
empty and you have put the handset on the base unit for ashort period oftime, the Battery symbol will
appear to be fully charged but this is actually not the case. The battery capacity will decrease rapidly.
We advise you to put the handset on the base unit for 12hrs so that it can be recharged completely:
Full battery Empty battery
When you are in the middle ofaconversation and the battery is almost empty, the handset will emit a
warningsignal. Place the handset on the base unit to charge.
5 Operation
5.1 Outgoing calls
5.1.1 Making a phone call or redialing the last number
Press the Off-hookbutton . You will hear the dial tone. ÎEnter the desired telephone number or
press the Redial key to dial out the number you last called. ÎPress the on-hookbutton when
you want to terminate the call.
5.1.2 Call setup with dial preparation
Enter the desired telephone number. An incorrect number can be corrected by means ofthe Mute
button. ÎPress the Off-hookbutton . The number will be dialled automatically. ÎPress the On-
hookbutton when you want to terminate the call.
5.1.3 Redial one of the last 5 numbers dialled
Press the Redial key . The number you last called appears on the display. Ifyou would like to dial one
ofthe last 5 numbers dialled, press the scroll keys afewtimes until the desired number appears
on the display. ÎPress the Off-hookkey . ÎThe number shown on the display is dialled
automatically. ÎAfter finishingyour call, press the On-hookkey to hangup.
5.2 Incoming calls
When acall comes in, the handset will start to ring. ÎPress the Off-hookbutton to answer the
incomingcall. To end the call press the On-hookbutton.
5.3Programming memory numbers
You can program 10 indirect numbers (ofmax. 24 digits) in the phone’s memory.
Press the Memory button short. The first entry will be shown on the display ÎPress and hold the
Memory button until the -icon appears on the display. ÎEnter the location (0-9) where you want
to store the telephone number under. ÎEnter the telephone number you whish to store. ÎPress
the Memory button again to confirm. ÎYou will hear aconfirmation tone and the next entry will
appear. To leave the memory programming, press the on-hookbutton.
5.4 Calling amemory number
Press the Memory button ÎScroll with the Up/Down keys to the entry you want to dial (0-9).
ÎPress the Off-hookbutton . The memory number will be dialled automatically. ÎPress the On-
hookbutton to terminate the call.
If you wish to insert apause, press the Redial/Pause button on the location where
you want apause of 3sec.
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5.5 Direct access memory (Key 1,2,3)
The product has 3 locations (Key ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘3’) where you can store anumber under and dial it by
pressingand holdingone ofthese keys in standby. The phone will automatically take the line and dial
the number which is stored under this key.
5.5.1 Programing the direct memory keys
Press the Memory button short. Press and hold the Memory button until the -icon appears on
the display. Press and hold one ofthe 3 direct memory keys (Key 1,2or 3) where you want to store the
number under until ‘Sx - _’ appears. ÎEnter the telephone number you whish to store. ÎPress
the Memory button again to confirm. ÎYou will hear aconfirmation tone and the next entry will
appear. To leave the direct memory programming, press the On-hookbutton .
5.6 Mute function
It is possible to deactivate the microphone duringaconversation. Nowyou can speak openly without
beingheard by your correspondent. Press the Mute button duringaconversation. to deactivate or
activate the microphone.
5.7 Setting the volume
Duringaconversation you can set the volume by pressingthe scroll button . You can set the
volume between 1-5.
5.8 Paging
When you press the Pagingbutton on the base unit, the handset emits aringingsignal for 20 seconds.
This signal helps you find alost handset. Press any key to stop the ringingon all handsets.
5.9 Flash button (R)
When you press the Rbutton, also called flash or recall, the unit generates aline interruption (of100 ms
or 250 ms). It gives you the possibility to use the special services ofyour telephone provider and/or to
transfer calls when you have atelephone exchange. You can change the flash time ifneeded (See
“Settingthe Flash time” on page6).
5.10 Turning handset ON/OFF
Press and hold to turn off.
Press for 2seconds to turn backON.
5.11 Programming procedure
You can change the ringmelodie, volume, day, time etc... by goinginto the program procedure: To go
into the program procedure you have to press and hold the Program button until the icon starts to
flash. ÎPress the Program button again to change the first setting. Each time you press the Program
button you will confirmthe previous settingand jump to the next setting:
External ring volume/melody Î Internal ring volume/melody Î Date/time setting Î
Dial mode setting
Î Flash time setting Î Base ring volume/melody
5.11.1 Handset External melody and volume
Press and hold the Program button until the icon starts to flash. ÎPress the Program button
again, the external melody is heard and the EXT-icon is flashing. ÎSelect the desired melody (1-5)
by enteringanumber (1 - 5). ÎUse the scroll keys to select the desired volume (Off or 1-5) Î
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5.11.2 Handset Internal melody and volume
The internal melody is heard and the INT-icon is flashing. ÎSelect the desired melody (1-5) by
enteringanumber (1 - 5). ÎUse the scroll keys to select the desired volume (Off or 1-5) Î
Press again to confirmthe settingand to go to the next settingbelow.
5.11.3 Date time setting
After settingthe internal ringmelody and volume you can set the date and time:
DD-MM HH:MM (DD= day, MM=month, HH=houre and MM=minutes)
Enter the date and time usingthe number key. The flashingcursor can be moved by the scroll keys
.ÎPress again to confirmthe settingand to go to the next settingbelow.
5.11.4 Setting the Dial mode
After settingthe date/time you can set the dial mode. There are two types ofdiallingmode:
- 1 - DTMF/Tone dialling(the most common) (default)
OR
- 2 - Pulse dialling(for older installations)
Press ‘1’ or ‘2’ and press again to confirmthe settingand to go to the next settingbelow.
5.11.5 Setting the Flash time
After settingthe Dial mode you can set the flash time. There are two flash times:
- 1 - 100ms
OR
- 2 - 250 ms
Press ‘1’ or ‘2’ and press again to confirmthe settingand to go to the next settingbelow.
5.11.6 Base melody and volume
The base ringer is heard. ÎSelect the desired melody (1-5) by enteringanumber (1 - 5). ÎUse
the scroll keys to select the desired volume (Off or 1-5) ÎPress again to confirmthe setting
and to go backto standby.
5.12 Keypad lock
When the keypad is locked, pressingany key will have no effect duringstandby (except holdingthe
key).
Press and hold the key. Îappears on the display and the keypad is locked. ÎPress twice
the key again to un-lockthe keypad
6Caller-ID function (CLIP)
The TopcomDiablo displays the telephone numbers ofincomingcalls. This function is only possible if
you are subscribed to atelephone operator that provides this service. Contact your telephone provider
for more information. When you receive acall, the numbers are saved in aCall list. This list can hold 10
telephone numbers (each ofmax. 20 digits). Ifthe number is longer then 12digits, you can press the
program key to showthe other digits!
6.1 New calls
When you’ve received anewunanswered call, the CLIP symbol will blinkon the display.
6.2 Consulting the Call list
Press the Call Logbutton . The last received call is shown on the display. Ifthe list is empty, ‘----------
’ is shown on the display. For answered calls the -icon appears and unanswered calls the -icon
appears ÎPress the program key to showthe other digits (iflonger then 12) or to showthe date
and time. ÎUse the scroll keys to scroll to the previous call. When you reach the top or bottom
ofthe list an error tone will be sounded ÎYou can leave the Call list by pressingthe on-hook
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6.3Calling anumber fromthe Call list
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÎPress the Off-hook
button . The number will be dialled automatically.
6.4 Erasing one or all number fromthe Call list
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÎPress the Mute button
short to erase the current entry or press and hold the Mute button for 3 sec. to erase the compleet
call list.
6.5 Store anumber fromthe call log into the memory
Scroll through the Call list until the desired number is shown on the display. ÎPress and program
button for 3 sec. ÎThe memory will be shown and you can scroll through it with the scroll keys
to see which entry is still empty (0-9) ÎEnter the memory location (0-9) where you want to store
the number. ÎEdit the number ifneeded and press the program button again to confirmand to go
backto standby.
7 Register ahandset
7.1 Register to aTopcomDiablo base
You can subscribe 5 handsets to one base unit. By default, each handset is subscribed on the base unit
upon delivery.
You only need to subscribe the handset if:
• The handset subscription has been removed fromthe base unit (e.g. for reinitialisation)
•You want to subscribe adifferent handset to this base unit.
The belowprocedure is only applicable to aTopcomDiablo handset and base unit!!
Keep the Pagingkey on the base unit pressed for 10 seconds until the Line/Charge indicator
on the base unit begins to blinkrapidly. The Line/Charge indicator will blinkrapidly for one minute.
Duringthis minute, the base unit is in register mode and you must do the followingto subscribe the
handset:
Press and hold the Program key for 6sec until there is a‘-’ scrollingon the screen fromleft to right.
The handset is nowsearchingfor the base. When abase is found the handset will askto enter the pin-
code ‘P1-_’. Enter the base pin code (0000). Ifthe pin is wrong, the handset will restart the searchingfor
the base. ÎWhen the handset is registered, it will showthe handset number followed by the time.
8Call transfer and Intercombetween two handsets
8.1 Call transfer and conference call during an external call
Duringan external call, press and hold the INT key until INT appears . Press the number (1-5) ofthe
other handset. ÎThe other handset will start to ring:
– When the other handset takes the line you can talkinternally.
Ifyou hangup, the external line will be connected with the other handset.
Ifyou press the ‘#’-key you can talkwith the 2nd handset and external line at the same time
(conference call)
– Or press and hold the INT key again to return to the external call.
Press the On-hookbutton to end the call.
These functions only work when more then one handset (like aTwin/Triple/Quattro
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8.2 Internal call (intercom)
In standby press and hold the INT key until INT appears . Enter the number (1-5) ofthe other handset.
ÎThe other handset will start to ring. ÎIfthe other handset answers the call by pressingthe Off-
hookbutton you can talkinternally. ÎPress the On-hookbutton to end the call.
9 Answering machine
The Diablo has abuilt-in digital answeringmachine with arecordingcapacity of11 min. The answering
machine can be operated fromthe handset and remotely. It features the possibility ofrecordingtwo
outgoingmessages (OGM 1 and OGM 2) (maximumof3 min).
There are 2possibilities:
• With OGM 1, the caller has the possibility to leave amessage
• With OGM 2, only the outgoingmessage is given without the caller havingthe opportunity to leave
amessage
An internal voice will state various information, such as day and time ofthe call, as well as settings such
as Security code, ringer tones,... The language ofthe internal voice is dependingfromthe country sold
(English or German).
The max. recordingtime for each incomingmessage = 2min.
9.1 Display
The TAM icon will appear when the answeringmachine is turned ON. It’s starts flashingifnew
messages have been received (regardless ofthe answeringON/OFF mode). Ifthe answeringmachine
is switched Off, the icon will not appear.
The icon will flash fast ifthe internal memory is full and no newmessages can be recorded.
When enteringthe answeringmachine mode (see below) the display will showthe followingif:
•Ifno newmessages are received: ‘- - - - - - - - - - - -’ and aflashing-icon.
•Ifnewmessages are received the unit will start playingthe messages and show‘-NN- -MM- ‘. NN
= total ofmessages and MM= number is message currenctly played.
9.2 Entering the Answering controle mode
To start operatingthe answeringmachine you have to press the answeringmachine key . Ifyou
have newmessages the messages will be played to the handset. Ifall newmessages are played the
newmessages can be deleted ifis pressed within 8 seconds ofthe end ofthe last message.
To leave the answeringcontrole mode, press the -key again. In no instruction is received for 8
seconds, the unit shall return to idle.
Followingfunctions are available under each numerical key:
‘1’ To hear main menu
‘2’ Play all messages
‘3’ Play newmessages
‘4’ Skip backduringmessage playback
‘5’ Deletingmessages
‘6’Skip forward duringmessgage playback
‘7’ Set answer On or Off
‘8’Hear the outgoingmessage menu
‘9’ To set the security code
‘0’ To set the day
‘*’ Set the answeringdelay
‘#’ To record amemo

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9.2.1 Turning Answering Machine On/Off
Ifthe answeringmachine is On, the -Icon appear on the display in standby (or blinkwhen there are
newmessages) and the machine will automatically pickup the line after anumber ofrings (see 9.2.2
“SettingNumber ofRings” on page 9). To turn it On or Off, press ‘7’.
Even ifthe answeringmachine is Off, it will automatically pickup after 10 rings to enable remote
activation (see 9.4 “Remote operation” on page10)
9.2.2 Setting Number of Rings
The number ofrings after which the answeringmachine will answer calls can be set from
2– 9 and TS(Toll saver). The standard settingis 6rings. In Toll saver mode, the machine will answer
after 6rings ifthere are no newmessages, and after 2rings ifthere are newmessages. Ifthere are no
newmessages and you call your machine to checkyour messages remotely (see 9.4 “Remote
operation” on page 10), you can hangup after the 2nd ring. You do not need to pay connection fees and
you knowthat you do not have any newmessages.
To checkthe actual number ofrings, press the ‘*’-key twice. Avoice will playbackthe current number of
rings.
Press the ‘*’ key followed by the ‘#’-key to set the number ofringingtones. Enter the number ofringyou
want (2-9) or press ‘1’ for Toll saver.
9.2.3 Day setting
Press ‘0’ followed by ‘*’ to hear the actual day.
Press ‘0’ followed by ‘#’ to set the day. Enter the day ‘1= Sunday, 2= Monday...7= Saturday’
Ifthe day is correctly entered, the unit will anounce the newsetting.
9.2.4 Memory Full
Ifthe memory is full, the answeringON/OFF icon will flash on the display rapidly (0,5 sec.
ON/OFF). Ifthe answeringmachine is turned On and acall comes in, the machine will automatically play
OGM 2(answeringmachine function without recorded caller message).
When listeningto the messages, the internal voice will announce that the memory is full and then play
backthe messages.
Erase some or all the messages after listeningto them.The memory is free again.
9.2.5 Programming the security Code
The security code is a3-digit code used to operate the machine remotely (see 9.4 “Remote operation”
on page 10). The security code is set to '123' by default. You can hear the current security code by
entering‘9’ followed by the ‘#’-key.
To set anewsecurity code press ‘9’ + ‘*’. Enter the newcode (3 digits) after the tone and confirmwith
the ‘#’-key.
9.2.6 Recording and selecting a Outgoing message
Press ‘8’ to enter the outgoingmessage menu. The followingoptions are available:
‘1’ To hear main menu
‘2’ To play current set OGM
‘3’ To record OGM 1
‘4’ To record OGM 2
‘5’ To select OGM 1
‘6’ To select OGM2
‘8’ To hear OGM menu again

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9.3Operation
Ifacall is received and the answeringmachine is turned ON, the answeringmachine will automatically
answer the call after the set number ofrings.
Ifoutgoingmessage 1 has been selected, the message will be played, abeep will be heard and the
caller can leave amessage (max. 3 minutes).
Ifoutgoingmessage 2has been selected, after the beep, the line will automatically be disconnected. The
caller doesn’t have the possibility to leave amessage.
9.3.1 Call screening
This function is convenient ifyou only want to answer certain calls. Duringincomingcall it is possible to
screen the call and hear who is calling. You can hear the outgoingmessage and the caller who is
leavingamessage by pressingthe Answeringmachine key....
9.3.2 Recording a Memo
Amemo is considered as an incomingmessage that can be picked up later by the user. The max.
recordingtime for amemo is 3 minutes.
Press the Answeringmachine key and . Start speakingafter the tone and press ‘#’ to stop the
recording.
9.3.3 Playback of Incoming Messages and Memos
Press the Answeringmachine key to enter the Answeringmode.
Press to play all the messages and memos.
Press to play only the newmessages and memos.
For each message, the internal voice announce the day and time when the message was recorded.
Duringplayback, you can:
Go to the beginningofthe current message by pressingonce.
Go to the previous message by pressingtwice.
Interrupt playbackby pressing. Press again to restart playback.
Go to the next message by pressing.
9.3.4 Deleting Messages
a. Deleting one by one during playback
Start message playbackas explained above.
Duringplaybackofthe message to be erased starts, press Ø.
The machine will start playingthe next message.
b. Deleting all messages
After you have listened to all messages, the internal voice will askyou to delete all the messages.
Press Ø to confirm. After pressingdelete, the internal voice confirms that all the messages have been
deleted.
9.4 Remote operation
The answeringmachine can be operated remotely usingatouch-tone phone (DTMF tone selection
system).
The remote control is menu operated.
If, during pick-up, nothing is said for 8 seconds, the line will be
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9.4.1 To enter the remote operation
•Call your machine.
• The answeringmachine picks up the line, you hear the outgoingmessage and abeep.
•After the beep, press ‘*’ long. The unit will askto enter the VIP code.
•Slowly dial the Security code (default 123).
•Ifthe Security code is incorrect, the unit will confirmand askyou to re-enter. Ifthe Security code is
correct and the unit has newmessages, it will start to pronounce the amount ofnewmessages an
also play them. When all messages are played, the unit will askyou to press ‘5’ to delete current
played messages, or ‘1’ to hear main menu.
•Ifthe unit doesn’t have any newmessages, it will say so and askyou to press ‘1’ for main menu.
10 Troubleshooting
11 Technical Data
Range: up to 300 min open space
up to 50 min buildings
Diallingoptions: DTMF (tone) and Pulse
Batteries: 2x 1.2V, 550 mAh AAA Type NiMH rechargeable
Max. standby time: approx. 100 hours
Max. talktime: 10 hours
Ambient temperature: +5 °C to +45 °C
Permitted relative air humidity: 25 to 85 %
Power supply base adapter: 220/230V , 50 Hz
Memories 10 indirect with max. 25 digits
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ProblemPossible cause Solution
No displayBatteries not charged Checkthe position ofthe
batteries
Recharge the batteries
No diallingtone Telephone cable not properly
connected
Checkthe connection ofthe
telephone cable
Volume ofconversation
partner too low
Adjust the volume duringthe
conversation by pressingthe
volume key
Handset ringer volume too lowAdjust the ringer volume
Not possible to dial anumber Wrongdial mode See “Settingthe Dial mode” on
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