Uniden DCT 5285 User manual

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Contents
WELCOME/FEATURES 3
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 5
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6
DISPLAY AND ICONS 8
ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY 9
GETTING STARTED 10
Read this First 10
Checking the Package Contents 11
Setting up the Phone 12
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 16
DCT5285 Flow Chart 18
About the Menu 20
Setting up the Menu 23
BASICS 31
Making and Receiving Calls 31
Placing a Call on Hold 32
Redialing a Call 32
Ringer Mute (temporarily) 33
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 34
Mute Microphone 34
Tone Dialing Switch-over 34
Traveling Out-of-Range 35
Clarity Booster 35
3-Way Conferencing 35
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 36
Flash and Call Waiting 36
New Message LED 36
PHONEBOOK 37
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 37
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 39
Viewing the Phonebook 41
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 42
Speed Dialing 42
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name,
Phone Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 43
Chain Dialing 44
Memory Dialing (base only) 44
CALLER ID 45
Viewing the Caller ID List 46
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 47
Using the Caller ID Message List 48
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 49
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 50
Turning the Answering System On/Off 51
Setting up your Answering System 51
Using your Answering System 58
Remote Operation 61
EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 64
Connecting the Charger 64
Register the Handset 65
Using the DirectLink Mode 65
4-Way Conferencing 66
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 67
Replacing the Base 68
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 69
Changing the Digital Security Code 69
Installing the Beltclip 69
Headset Installation 69
Note on Power Sources 70
Maintenance 70
General Information 71
TROUBLESHOOTING 72
Liquid Damage 74
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 75
I.C. NOTICE 77
INDEX 78
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 79
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Welcome
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCT5285 series Multi Handset Cordless System
telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is
connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets. Using extra
handsets, you can establish a 4-way conference call (2 handsets-Base Speaker Phone-an
outside line, or 3 handsets-an outside line). Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2
handsets, another 2 handsets can establish an intercom call. You can now place a fully
featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC power is available to
connect the handset chargers.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
As an Energy Star® Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product
models meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark.
Note: Energy Star® applies to DCT5285 only.
• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
• Integrated Answering Device (Trilingual Announcement Option)
• 4 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands Free Speakerphone in the Handset
• Call Waiting Deluxe
• Caller ID/Caller ID on Call Waiting
• 100 Dynamic Memory Location (Phonebook & Caller ID)
• Trilingual Function Menus (English-French-Spanish) (Handset)
• Intercom/Call Transfer
• 16 Distinctive Ring Options (8 ringer tones and 8 melody ringers)
• Mute Feature
• Flash and Pause
• 88 Channel Auto Scan
• DirectLinkTM Mode
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
WELCOME/FEATURES [ 3 ]
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WELCOME/FEATURES[ 4 ]
The DCT5285 series features include AutoTalk™ and AutoStandby™. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just
removing the handset from the cradle so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. AutoStandby allows you to
hang up by simply returning the handset to the cradle.
To protect you against mis-billed calls, which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the
DCT5285 series has Random Code™ digital security, which automatically selects one of over approx. 130,000 digital
security codes for the handset and base.
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology improves calling range and clarity, and eliminates cross talk.
Because it rapidly changes transmission frequencies within the 2.4GHz bandwidth, this cordless phone helps reduce the
possibility of eavesdropping.
DirectLinkTM Mode is used when you have 2 or more handsets. You can use your handsets as transceivers.
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Uniden® is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE [5 ]
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 3 Using the Phone
TO SELECT CALLER ID OPTIONS
Press the MENU soft key in the
standby mode.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“Global Setup”, then the
OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“CIDCW”, then the OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“CW On/CWDX On”,
“CW On/CWDX Off”, or
“CW Off/CWDX Off”,
then the OK soft key.
TO CHOOSE THE LANGUAGE
Press the MENU soft key in the
standby mode.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“Handset Setup”, then the
OK soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to select
“Language”, then the OK
soft key.
Press volume/ ▲or ▼to choose
a Language, then the OK soft key.
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INSTALL THE AA BATTERIES
Remove the cover.
Install the batteries
supplied with your
phone, observing
the correct polarity.
Replace the cover.
PLUG INTO AC POWER
Plug the AC adapter cord into
the base unit and then to a
120V AC outlet.
Place the handset in the base.
Note:
You must charge the batteries
continuously
for 17-20 hours
before using the phone.
Step 1 Charging the Batteries Step 2 Connecting Step 4 Setting up
Answering System
CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE
When the handset batteries are fully
charged, plug the telephone cord into
the base unit and then into a telephone
wall jack.
Your phone is set for tone dialing.
If your local network requires pulse
dialing, please see “Setting the Dial
Mode” on page 30.
TO TURN THE ANSWERING
SYSTEM ON/OFF
Each time ans on is pressed, the
answer mode is switched between On
and Off.
TO SET GREETING MESSAGE
Press and hold greeting.
Start recording your message.
Position yourself as near to
the base as possible.
When finished, press greeting
or .
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Controls and Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS[ 6 ]
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1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Hands Free Speaker
5. Handset Battery Compartment
6. New Message LED
7. Handset Earpiece
8. LCD Display
9. Talk/flash Key
10. /tone/tKey
11. Speaker Key
12. Soft keys
13. Volume/▲(up) Key
14. End Key
15. Volume/▼(down) Key
16. #/sKey
17. Intercom/hold Key
18. Handset Microphone
19. Handset Charging Contacts
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [ 7 ]
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(DCT5285-2 only)
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20. Base Speaker
21. (repeat)/SELECT Key
22. del (delete) Key
23. CLOCK/MENU Key
24. Message Counter Display
25. SET Key
26. ans (answer) on Key
27. Charge LED
28. Memory Key
29. Redial/pause Key
30. Flash Key
31. /tone Key
43. Ringer/vol (volume) ▲(up) Key
44. Ringer/vol (volume) ▼(down) Key
45. Microphone
46. Telephone Input
47. DC Power Input
48. Charging Contacts (DCT5285-2 only)
49. Charge LED (DCT5285-2 only)
50. DC Power Input (DCT5285-2 only)
32. Mute Key
33. Base Charging Contacts
34. Base Antenna
35. (skip)/SELECT Key
36. In use LED
37. (play/stop) Key
38. Greeting Key
39. Memo rec (record) Key
40. Int’com/hold Key
41. #Key
42. (talk) Key/speaker LED
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DISPLAY AND ICONS[ 8 ]
Display and Icons
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off) / day of the week and time
(hh:mm/A/P) / battery icon
Soft keys
(These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.)
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Example of the standby mode display
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles
Standby/Talk depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full).
indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this phone,
remove the batteries immediately.
Standby Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is set to Off.
Standby Handset Remote soft key is used to play an incoming message remotely.
Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
Talk Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.
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ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION/TERMINOLOGY [9 ]
About Soft Key Function
In the standby mode In the talk mode
Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft key corresponds to the
icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending on the operation. Press the corresponding soft
key to enter a menu, or select an item. In this manual, we refer to this combination of icons and keys as the
soft key.
For example, you will use the soft keys when you want to:
- Access the main menu
- Set up CIDCW options
- Access Caller ID messages stored
- Store or edit phone numbers
- Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Etc….
Note: The soft keys will not appear while charging the handset.
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Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
Talk 999:59
1234567890
MUTE MENU CWDX
Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.
Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed.
A dial tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and talk/flash or speaker has been pressed enabling a dial tone.
“Talk”appears on the display.
Terminology
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GETTING STARTED[ 10 ]
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
About the digital security code
This cordless telephone uses a digital
security code to prevent unauthorized
access to your base unit. This security
code prevents other cordless handsets
from making calls through your base
unit. If you want to change the
security code, see page 69.
Step 1 (page 11)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 12)
Next, choose the best location to set up the
base unit.
Step 3 (page 13 to 17)
Then, insert the batteries into the handset.
Connect the base unit. You must charge the
batteries for 17-20 hours before plugging
into the phone line and using the phone.
Then set the dial mode.
Step 4 (page 18 to 30)
Finally, set the menu. You can set, for example:
clock, CIDCW setting, area code, TAD menu, and
Autotalk from the menu.
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GETTING STARTED [ 11 ]
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these
items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.
•Base unit (1)
•Handset [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)*]
•AC adapter [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)]
•Desk top / Wall Mount adapter (1)
•Rechargeable batteries [DCT5285 (2) / DCT5285-2 (4)]
•Long telephone cord (1)
•Short telephone cord (1)
•Beltclip [DCT5285 (1) / DCT5285-2 (2)]
•Charger (1) [DCT5285-2 only]
Also included:
•This Owner’s Manual
•Other Printed Material
* For operations and restrictions on using multi handsets, read “Expanding Your
Phone”on page 64.
GETTING STARTED
Uniden Parts Department
[phone]
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
We can also be reached on the web at www.uniden.com.
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GETTING STARTED[ 12 ]
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset D. Choose the dialing mode
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations”on
page 76. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Avoid excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected to
the telephone line, be
sure that installing the
system does not disable
your alarm equipment.
If you have questions
about what will disable
alarm equipment, contact
your telephone company
or a qualified installer.
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [ 13 ]
B. Install the AA batteries into the handset
Charge the batteries for at least 17-20 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the cover
down until it comes off.
2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing
correct + - polarity.
3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding
it up until it snaps into place.
The DCT5285 series will only work with “AA”Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of batteries,
the display will show “Use rechargeable battery only”.
•Use only “AA”
rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries. Do Not use
Alkaline, Lithium, or
non-rechargeable
batteries. To insure
maximum performance
and safety, use
replacement batteries
specifically matched
for this phone, contact
www.uniden.com.
Using incorrect
batteries could
damage or limit the
performance and could
cause bodily injury.
•Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the cradle after
each phone call.
Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged (17-20 hours charge time)
•Up to 7 hours continuous use
•Up to 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode
Low battery alert
When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to
eliminate functions in order to save power.
The batteries need to be charged when:
- The battery icon appears.
- “Low Battery”appears in the display.
If the phone is in the standby mode, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call,
complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle.
Low Battery
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GETTING STARTED[ 14 ]
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to
clean the charging contacts on both the
handset and the base unit once a month.
Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean. If
the contacts become very dirty, using water
only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging
contacts. Then make sure to go back over the
charging contacts with a dry cloth before
returning the handset to the base to charge.
contacts
C. Connect the base unit
1) Install the desk top/wall mount adapter into
the notches on the base top.
2) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack
and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
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•After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20
hours before plugging into the phone line.
5)Once the batteries are fully charged, connect
the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack
and to a telephone outlet.
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED [ 15 ]
•Use only the supplied AD-830 AC adapter.
Do not use any other AC adapter.
•Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply.
•Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you
can unplug the AC adapter easily.
•While charging, all handset keys will be disabled.
3) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit as shown.
4) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does
not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is
plugged in and that the handset makes good contact
with the base charging contacts.
Place the power cord
so that it does not
create a trip hazard
or where it could
become chafed and
create a fire or
electrical hazard.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular
type, contact your telephone company
for assistance. Modular
D. Choose the dialing mode
Most phone systems use tone dialing, which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
However some phone systems still use pulse dialing such as in rural areas. The default
setting is tone dialing. Depending on your dialing system, set the dial mode. To set the
dial mode, see “Setting the Dial Mode”on page 30.
•If you are not sure of your dialing system, set the unit to tone dialing. Make a trial call.
If the call connects, leave the setting as is, otherwise set the unit to pulse dialing.
•If your phone system requires pulse dialing and you need to send DTMF tones in certain
situations during a call, you may “switch-over”to tone dialing. (Refer to “Tone Dialing
Switch-over”on page 34.)
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
1) Snap the desk top/wall mount adapter into the notches on the base bottom.
2) Plug the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Route the AC
adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
3) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
Route the cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone outlet.
6) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
7) Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down
until the base is firmly seated.
Do not use an
outlet controlled
by a wall switch.
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
Direct wall plate mounting
If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your base directly
to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:
•Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location
that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
•Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jack to
avoid excessive cord lengths.
•Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the
base and handset.
•Use #10 screws (minimum length of 1-3/8 inches) with anchoring devices
suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall, (with
their appropriate anchoring device), 3-15/16
inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch
between the wall and screwheads for mounting
the base.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 7 on page 16 to mount
the base.
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED[ 18 ]
Caller ID
Redial History
Phonebook
B CK B CK OK
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DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
nsw. Setup
B CK OK
To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]
B CK B CK ENTER
OKB CK
<H NDSET SETUP>
Ringer Tones
Distinct. Ring
uto Talk
nykey nswer
Language
Contrast
Banner
Ringer Volume
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DirectLink Mode
C NCEL DirectLink
SUN 12:00
Handset #1
DirectLink Mode
C NCEL DirectLink
DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
nsw. Setup
OKB CK
• From the standby mode
▲
or
▼
▲
or
▼
Setup the menu:
•See page 45 for Caller ID.
•See page 32 for Redial.
•See page 37 for Phonebook.
Play incoming
messages remotely
(see page 63).
Go to DirectLink operation
(see pages 24, 65).
Select a menu,
then press the
OK soft key.
CID
RDL
PB
M
E
N
U
▼ ▼
Setup the menu
(see pages 24-26).
OK soft key
OK soft key OK soft key
ENTER soft key
DirectLink soft key
Normal standby mode
Press the CANCEL soft key,
then the OK soft key.
DCT5285 Flow Chart
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