ULTRA TEC Uniphone 1150 User manual

USING YOUR
UNIPHONE 1150
™
305-01
1653

Ultratec, Inc.
450 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
[phone] (Voz/TTY)
Fax: [phone]
Correo electrónico: service
@
ultratec.com
www.ultratec.com
Questions about repairs/warranty?
Please contact the dealer that you purchased
your
Text Phone/Uniphone
from for
Customer Service de
tails.
Sixth edition
April 2008
First printing
© 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006 Ultratec, Inc.
and Turbo Code are registered trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.
and Turbo Code are registered trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.
and Turbo Code are registered trademarks of Ultratec, Inc.
Uniphone 1150 and Auto ID are trademarks of Ultratec, Inc
Acknowledgement
In 1963, Dr. Robert H. Weitbrecht,
an American physicist who was deaf,
developed an acoustic coupler that could
send and receive teletypewriter signals
over the telephone lines. His invention,
the Weitbrecht Modem, enabled people
who are deaf to use the telephone for the
first time.
While modern technology now
makes it possible to build advanced
microcomputer devices like your
new Ultratec text telephone, the
Weitbrech
t
modem remains the major
technological breakthrough that began
telecommunications for the deaf. Ultratec wishes to acknowledge the
importance of Dr. Weitbrecht’s contribution to the welfare of people who are
deaf the world over.
Dr. Robert H. Weitbrecht,
1920-1983, inventor of the first
text telephone modem.

CONTEN
TS
Important safety instructions p. 3
Introduction p. 5
Overview of the Uniphone 1150 6
CHAPTER
1 Set-up p. 7
Installing a battery 8
Plugging in power and the telephone line 9
About the Menu key 10
Setting display contrast 12
Handset volume (amplification)
14
Inductive coupler 14
Turning off the ringer 14
CHAPTER
2 Calling p. 15
Making a voice call 16
Answering a voice call 16
Making a telephone call with text 17
Answering a telephone call with text
18
CHAPTER
3 Advanced calling p. 21
Using the greeting message 21
Using the voice announcer 22
About Turbo Code
®
22
About conversation memory 24
Reading text-telephone conversation memory 24
About Auto ID
™
25
CHAPTER
4 VCO calling p. 27
Making a VCO call 28
CONTENTS • 1

Answering a VCO call
30
Using hearing carry-over (HCO) 3
0
CHAPTER
5
Using TextDirect p.31
TextDirect Relay Service 31
Contacting TextDirect
31
CHAPTER
6
Auto-answer p. 33
Turning on auto-answer 34
Turning off auto-answer 34
Reading auto-answer messages
3
5
Setting the number of telephone rings 36
CHAPTER
7
Codes p. 3
7
Code Summaries
3
8
Setting Baudot code 40
Setting CCITT code 42
Setting EDTN code 45
CHAPTER
8
Care & repair p.
47
Problem solving
47
Repair 4
9
Sticky keys p. 50
APPENDIX
The Danish Gateway p. 51
Calling the Gateway
52
Specifications p. 54
Index p. 57
Text-telephone manners Inside back
cover
Uniphone 1150 hot keys Back cover
2 • CONTENTS

Important safety instructions
This telephone is intended for connection to the UK analogue telephone
network. When using your Uniphone 1150 telephone, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons. These precautions are:
1.
Read and understand all instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Uniphone 1150.
3.
Unplug the Uniphone 1150 from the wall sockets before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.
Do not use the Uniphone 1150 near water–for example, near a bath,
wash basin, kitchen sink, washing machine, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
5.
Do not place the Uniphone 1150 on an unstable trolley, stand, or table.
The Uniphone 1150 may fall, causing serious damage to it.
6.
The Uniphone 1150 should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your dealer.
7.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the
Uniphone 1150 where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on
it.
8.
Do not overload wall sockets and extension cords. This overloading can
result in a fire or electric shock.
9.
To reduce the risk of electric sock, do not take apart the Uniphone
1150. Either take or send it to a qualified service person when service
or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when you use the Uniphone 1150 again.
10.
Unplug the Uniphone 1150 from the wall socket and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 3

a.
If the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b.
If liquid has been spilled into the Uniphone 1150.
c.
If the Uniphone 1150 had been exposed to rain or water.
d.
If the Uniphone
does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the
Uniphone 1150 to normal operation.
e.
If the Uniphone 1150 has been dropped and/or damaged.
f.
If the Uniphone 1150 works very differently than you expect it to.
11.
Avoid using the Uniphone 1150 or any telephone, other than a cordless
type, during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
12.
Do not use the Uniphone 1150 or any telephone to report a gas leak in
the vicinity of the leak.
Battery safety
Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow
these instructions:
1.
Use only a 9-volt alkaline battery.
2.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
3.
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or skin. If may be toxic if swallowed.
4.
Use care in handling in order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.
Save these instructions
4 •
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
Your new Uniphone 1150™ telephone can also be used as a text telephone
(minicom). You can make telephone calls, text-telephone calls, or text-
telephone calls with voice carry-over (VCO).
For a voice call, pick up the handset and use the Uniphone 1150 just like a
regular telephone.
For a text telephone call, press the
TTY On/Off
key and type. To use VCO,
pick up the handset at any time during your call.
Other features of the Uniphone 1150:
Auto answer
answers the telephone when you are busy or away and
Auto answer answers the telephone when you are busy or away and Auto answer
takes text-telephone messages.
Auto ID
™
alert system tells a hearing person that you are calling by text
telephone.
Battery backup
allows you to see the Uniphone 1150 during a
power failure. The battery will power the Uniphone 1150 for an hour if the
electricity goes off.
Call progress
displays RING, ENGAGED, or LINE UNOBTAINABLE on
the display to let you know what is happening on the phone line.
A built in
greeting message
lets you send out a quick "Hello GA."
The
voice announcer
tells a hearing person to use a text telephone. A
ringer and personal indicator both signal a call.
Turbo Code
®
communication sends signals to other Turbo Code
equipped text telephones as fast as you can type. Turbo Code calls you to
interrupt the other person while he or she is typing. Turbo Code also allows
you to use the wait for response feature.
INTRODUCTION • 5

6 • INTRODUCTION
Overview of the Uniphone 1150
Handset
Handset cord
Personal Indicator
Display
Signal light
Off-hook light
Handset volume key
Menu key
Dial key
Spacebar/Announcer key
On/ Off key
Power socket
Tone/pulse dialing switch
Ring volume switch
Telephone socket
Battery compartment (underneath)

1
All you do when setting up the Uniphone 1150 is plug it in! You can also
install a battery if you want to use the Uniphone 1150 during a power
failure. After opening the box, you should find the following parts:
• Uniphone 1150 with telephone cord
• Handset with cord
• AC adapter
CAUTION!
Use only the included AC adapter with the Uniphone 1150.
Using another AC adapter may damage the Uniphone 1150. Damage caused
by another AC adapter will void your warranty.
SET-UP
• 7
CHAPTER
SET-UP
SET-UP

8 • SET-UP
8 • SET-UP
Installing a batery
Installing a battery will allow you to use the Uniphone 1150 continuously for
an hour during a power failure. A battery also saves any settings or message
changes if there is a power failure. Use a 9-volt alkaline battery. The battery
compartment is on the bottom of the Uniphone 1150. Follow the steps
below to install a battery.
Step 1
Step 3
Step 4
Snap the battery connector
onto the battery and place
the battery inside the
compartment.
Replace the battery cover.
Unscrew the battery cover.
Step 2
Take off the cover.

SET-UP
• 9
Plugging in power
and the telephone line
Press the
TTY On/Off
key to turn on the Uniphone 1150. You will see
UNIPHONE RESET and then the following screen:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Plug the telephone cord
on the back of the
Uniphone 1150 into the
wall socket.
Plug the AC adapter’s power
cord inot the power socket
on the Uniphone 1150.
Plug the AC adapter into an
electrical point and turn on
the mains.
This is the ready screen. You see it whenever you are not using the
Uniphone 1150. This display means the telephone is hung up and the text
telephone is off.
UNIPHONE 1150
by ULTRATEC

What kind of telephone line?
You need a standard analog home phone line with either pulse or tone
dialing. In an office with a digital phone system, you may need to modify
your line. Contact your telephone installer to be sure your line supports a
standard single-line home telephone (this is the same kind of line you need
for a fax or computer modem).
CAUTION!
Do not plug the Uniphone 1150 into any line other than a
standard telephone line. If you do, you may damage your telephone system
or the Uniphone 1150. You will also void your warranty.
Connecting a signaler light
If you want to use a signaler light with the Uniphone 1150, plug the signaler
light into an unused extension telephone wall socket. If you only have one
socket in your house or office, use a Y-jack (also called a duplex jack) to
plug in both the Uniphone 1150 and the signaller into the same socket. You
can get a Y-jack at any shop that sells telephones.
Setting pulse/tone dialing
The Uniphone 1150 is set to tone dial. If your telephone line uses pulse
dialing, set the dial switch on the back of the Uniphone 1150 to PULSE.
Contact your telephone company if you do not know whether your telephone
line is pulse or tone.
About the Menu key
Press the
Menu
key to display different Uniphone 1150 functions. The menu
displays five functions that you can select: GREETING, CLEAR,
AUTO-ANSWER, OPTIONS, and CODE.
10 •
SET-UP
MENU: [Greeting] Clear
Auto-ans Options Code

Use the
key or the
key to move the brackets to the choice you want,
then
press the
key to select it. You can also type the function's
capital letter to select it—for example, type the
A
key to select auto-answer.
If you do not want to select a function, press the
Menu
key to return to the
ready screen.
Hot Keys
The most frequently used functions have hot keys assigned to them. To use
a hot key, press the
Menu
key and then the letter key. Here is a list of the
Uniphone 1150 hot keys and what they do:
Menu
+
D
Adjust the contrast of the display; see page 12.
Menu
+
L
Turns on CCITT originate mode; see page 42.
Menu
+
N
Turns on auto-answer; see page 34.
Menu
+
R
Reads auto-answer messages; see page 35.
Menu
+
S
Sends the greeting messages; see page 21.
Menu
+
T
Displays the call timer; see page 26.
Menu
+
V
Turns on VCO in CCITT; see page 28.
Menu
+
W
Turns on wait-for-response; see page 23.
Menu
+
Announcer
Turns on voice announcer; see page 22.
H
elp
The help feature allows you to read information about a function on the
display. For example, when you press the
Menu
key to display the main
menu, press the
?
key
for a short explanation of the choice that is between
key for a short explanation of the choice that is between key
the square brackets.
SET-UP
• 11

MENU: [Greeting] Clear
Auto-ans Options Code
OPTIONS:
[Display] Timer Wait
DISPLAY:
[BackLight] Contrast
CONTRAST:
1 2 3 [4] 5 6 7 8
Press
Press
Press
Press
12 •
SET-UP
Setting display contrast
1.
Pre
ss the
Menu
key.
2.
Press the
O
key to select
OPTIONS.
3.
P
ress the
D
key to select
DISPLAY.
4.
Pres
s the
C
key to select
CONTRAST.

CONTRAST:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [8]
Press
Press
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SET-UP
• 13
5.
Pre
ss the
key or the
key to change the setting
.
6.
Press the
Menu
key when you
are finished.
You can save steps when you adjust the display contrast by using the display
contrast hot key. Press the
Menu
key and then the
D
key to display the
contrast screen, then press a number key to change the setting.
Display backlight
You can turn on or off the display backlight by following steps 1–3 above
and choosing backlight instead of contrast. You can also use the backlight
on/off hot key by pressing the
Menu
key and then the
L
key.
When you turn on the backlight, it comes on when you make a call, change
settings, or turn on auto-answer. It goes off immediately when you hang up
or after a few seconds when you change a setting or turn on auto-answer.
When you turn the backlight off, it stays off all the time. The backlight will
turn off if the Uniphone 1150 loses external power to save battery power.
You can turn the backlight on again after external power is restored.

14 •
SET-UP
Handset volume
(amplification)
The handset volume setting has three steps: minimum; medium, and
maximum. When you change the setting, you will see MIN, MED, or MAX on
the display.
To change the setting, pick up the handset and press the
Vol
key. Each time
you press the
Vol
key, you move the setting up one step. After MAX, you go
back to MIN again. The setting returns to MIN after you hang up. You must
change the setting each time you make a call.
Inductive coupler
This feature of the Uniphone 1150 improves the sound quality for people
who use hearing aids. When you want to make or answer a call, switch your
hearing aid to "T". Adjust the handset volume until you get the best sound
quality.
Turn off the ringer
You can adjust the ringer volume from Lo to Hi or turn off the ringer
entirely. One the back of the Uniphone 1150, there is a ringer switch. Move
the switch to the setting you prefer.

There are two ways to call: by voice telephone or by text telephone. Text
telephone is another name for a minicom. A voice call using the Uniphone
1150 is the same as with any telephone: pick up the handset, dial, and listen
for a ring or engaged signal. A text-telephone call is the same as any text
telephone: dial a telephone number and wait to read a response on
the display.
CALLING
• 15
2
CHAPTER
CALLING
CALLING

16 •
CALLING
Making a voice call
1.
Pick up the handset.
2.
Dial the telephone number using the number keys.
3.
Hang up the handset when you are finished.
Redialing
To redial the last number you called, pick up the handset and press
the
key.
Answer a v
oice call
1.
The telephone rings and the personal indicator flashes when
someone calls.
2.
Pick up the handset.
3.
Hang up the handset when you are finished.
Note:
If there is no reply after you answer, you may be receiving a text-
telephone call. Press the
TTY On/Off
key and type a greeting. See
key and type a greeting. See
Answering
a telephone call with text
on page 18 for more information.
a telephone call with text on page 18 for more information.a telephone call with text

Press
Type
...and
press
Hold
down ...
TEXT-TELEPHONE
DIAL:___
DIAL: 2225 ___
RING
UNIPHONE 1150
by ULTRATEC
CALLING
• 17
Making a telephone call with text
1.
Press the
Dial
key. Both the off-
hook and signal lights will come
on. (Pressing the
Dial
key turns
on the text telephone. You
do not need to press the
TTY On/Off
key).
key).
2.
Type the telephone number. The
Uniphone 1150 dials as you type.
3.
Watch the signal light and
display for a ring signal.
When you see an
answer on
the display, type a greeting.
Press
Menu
+
Announcer
to
use the voice announcer.
4.
When your call is finished, hold
down either
Shift
key and press
the
TTY On/Off
key to hang up
.

18 •
CALLING
Press
...and
press
Hold
down ...
TEXT-TELEPHONE
Type
Hello GA...
Uniphone 1150
by Ultratec
Answering a telephone call with text
1.
The personal indicator flashes
when the telephone rings.
2.
Turn on the Uniphone 1150.
3.
Type a greeting or press
Menu
+
S
to send your saved
greeting message.
4.
When you are finished with
your conversation, hold down
either
Shift
key and press the
TTY On/Off
key to hang up.