Uniden DCT 7488 SERIES User manual

DCT 7488
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL

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WELCOME/FEATURES 2
TERMINOLOGY 4
ACCESSIBILITY 4
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 5
DISPLAY AND ICONS 7
SOFT KEY FUNCTION (BASE ONLY) 9
GETTING STARTED 10
Setting up the Phone 10
Expanding Your Phone 16
Register the Handset 17
Changing the Digital Security Code 18
Installing the Beltclip 18
Optional Headset Installation 18
Main Menu Options 19
Setting Menu Options 20
BASICS 30
Using Your Phone 30
Call Waiting 33
Placing a Call on Hold 33
Redialing a Call 34
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume 35
Muting the Ringer 36
Mute Microphone 37
Tone Dialing Switch-over 37
Traveling Out of Range 38
Clarity Booster (Handset only) 38
Privacy Mode 39
Conferencing 39
Find Handset 40
PHONEBOOK 41
Setting up the Phonebook 41
Viewing the Phonebook 45
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 46
Speed Dialing 47
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring
and Speed Dial 47
Copying Phonebook Locations 48
CALLER ID 50
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 50
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 56
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 56
Turning the Answering System On/Off 62
Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) 62
New Message LED 63
Using Your Answering System 63
Remote Operation 67
MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES 71
Multi-Handset Features 71
Using DirectLink Mode 71
Intercom 73
Room/Baby Monitor 76
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 77
Note on Power Sources 77
General Information 79
TROUBLESHOOTING 80
Troubleshooting 80
Liquid Damage 83
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 84
I.C. NOTICE 86
MEMORY LIST 87
INDEX 91
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 92
Contents

WELCOME/FEATURES [2]
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone
System! This is a "Corded/Cordless" Telephone unit. The corded handset (on base) can
make/receive calls during power failure. When the base unit is connected to AC power
and a telephone line, it can support up to four cordless handsets. 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. Extra handsets also allow you to establish a
4-way conference call among two handsets, the base speakerphone, and an outside line.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes.
Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.
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.
• 2.4GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
• Integrated Answering Device
• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe at Handset and Base
• Backward/Forward Compatibility
• During Power Outage, Make and Receive Calls Using Corded Handset
• Dual Keypad with LCD Screen at Base
• Four Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands-Free Duplex Speakerphone at Handsets and Base
• 100 Programmable Memory Locations at Handsets and Base
• Trilingual Menu Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets or Handset and Base
• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 Tones/10 Melodies)
•Mute/Hold
• Do Not Disturb (DND)
•DirectLinkMode
• Room/Baby Monitoring
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
WELCOME/FEATURES
Welcome
Features

[3] TERMINOLOGY
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This series features 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 that might result from your phone being activated by other
equipment, this series has Random Codedigital security, which automatically selects one of about
130,000 digital security codes for the handset and base.
Digital Spread Spectrum Technology uses a wider frequency band than standard digital transmissions. The
result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of digital sound, extended range, and minimal
interference from other cordless phones.
IntegriSoundBuilt in sound quality which provides life-like conversations.
With DirectLinkmode, you can use two or more handsets as radio transceiver (walkie-talkies).
Be sure to visit our web site: www.uniden.com
Unidenis a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation.
AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America.
Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System.
Look for the technology icon on our boxes!
TERMINOLOGY

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Terminology
•Standby Mode - The handset maybe sitting on or off the cradle, but is NOT in use. talk/flash or has not been
pressed. The corded base handset is on the base and on the base has not been pressed. No dial
tone is present.
•Talk Mode - The handset is off the cradle and talk/flash or has been pressed, or pick up the corded base
handset and on the base is pressed, enabling a dial tone.
Accessibility
Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need
customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products accommodate
persons with disabilities, please call the accessibility voice/TTY line:
1-800-874-9314
A representative is available to talk to you M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, CST. After hours, you can leave a
message, and we will call you back. Information is also available on our web site, www.uniden.com,
under the "Accessibility" link.

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Controls & Functions
1.Handset Antenna
2.Headset Jack Cover
3.Beltclip Hole
4.Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer
5.Handset Battery Compartment
6.New Message LED
7.Handset Earpiece
8.LCD Display
9. (ring)/vol (volume) and ∧/∨(P. 35 & 20 )
a.ringer and volume control b. scroll keys for display screen
10.cid (caller ID) (P. 52)
11.
*
/tone/ (P. 37 & 42)
12.pause/redial Key (P. 31 & 34)
13. (speaker) (P. 31)
14.talk/flash (P. 30 & 33)
15.menu/clear (P. 20 & P. 42)
16.select/(voice mail)/audio tone (P. 20, 68 & 36)
17.end (P. 32)
18.#/ (P. 42)
19. (phonebook)(P. 41)
20.hold/transfer/int’com (intercom) (P. 33 & 73)
21.Handset Microphone
22.Handset Charging Contacts
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Play
Skip
Stop
Delete
Repeat
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

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23. play/stop (P. 63)
24. In use LED
25. New Message LED
26. cid/exit (P. 52)
27. Corded Base Handset
28. Base Speaker
29. Curl Cord
30. delete (P. 65)
31. answer on/off (P. 62)
32. do not disturb /DND LED (P. 36)
33. /tone/ (P. 37 and
42 )
34. LCD Display
35. Base Antenna
36. /volume
/ (volume up/down)
(P. 35 and 20)
37. soft Keys (P. 9)
38. phonebook
( P. 41 )
39. pause/redial (P.31 and 34)
40. transfer/int'com/hold (P. 73 and 33)
41. (speaker) LED (P. 31)
42. mic (microphone)
43. #/ (P. 42)
44. DC IN 9V Jack
45. TEL LINE Jack
46. Charging Contacts
47. Charge LED
48. DC IN 9V Jack
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS

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Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
•Handset
•Base
* appears if you have a new message.
appears if you turn your answering system off.
** appears when the message storage is full.
appears if you set your answering system to announce only.
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
Handset Base
-Standby/Talk
Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon
cycles depending on the battery status (full, medium, low, and
empty).
Standby Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
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Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received
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DISPLAY AND ICONS

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Talk Mute icon appears when you mute the handset or the base.
-Talk Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
-Talk Booster icon appears when the Clarity Booster feature is in use.
Talk Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
Talk Record icon appears while recording a conversation.
ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
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DISPLAY AND ICONS

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Soft Key Function (Base only)
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on
the base. Soft keys allow you to:
- Access the main menu
- Find a handset
- Record Voice Memo
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it.
Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.
In standby mode
Base
Base (base speaker phone) (Corded base handset)
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SOFT KEY FUNCTION
(BASE ONLY)

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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Connect the base unit
C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
D. Connect the charger
E. Mount the base unit on a wall
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read "Installation Considerations"
on page 85. Here are some important guidelines you should consider:
Avoid noise sources such as a window
by a street with heavy traffic
Avoid microwave ovens
Avoid excessive
moisture, extremely
low temperatures,
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Avoid personal computers
Avoid other cordless telephones
Choose a central location
Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and sunlight
Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment
•If your home has
specially wired alarm
equipment connected
to the phone 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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B. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the handset cord to the left side of the
phone and the corded base handset.
2) Connect AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a
standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power
supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a
switch).
Place the base unit close
to the AC outlet to avoid
long extension cords.
3) Connect the telephone
line cord to the TEL LINE
jack.
4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. Place the corded
base handset on the base.
5) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
•Use only the supplied
[AD-800] AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
•Do not place the power
cord where it creates a
trip hazard or where it
could become chafed
and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
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C. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the
finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover
downward to remove.
2) Plug the battery pack connector (red & black wires) into
the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way.)
Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery
compartment, connect the battery and listen for a click to
insure connection.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling
on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the
battery jack will remain in place.
4) Place the battery case cover back on the handset and
slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
Use only the Uniden
(BT-446) rechargeable
battery pack supplied
with your cordless
telephone.
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D. Connect the charger
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges
automatically when the handset is placed in the charger.
1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and
to a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place
the handset in the charger with the keypad
facing forward.
3) Make sure that the charge LED illuminates.
If the LED does not illuminate, check to see
that the AC adapter is plugged in and the
handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts.
4) Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before using your new cordless
handset for the first time.
Use only the supplied
[AD-0005] AC
adapter. Do not use
any other AC adapter.
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E. Mount the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Detach the wall mount adapter from the bottom of
the base.
2) Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the
base bottom as shown.
3) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the
AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as
shown.
4) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet.
5) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlets.
7) Raise the antenna to a vertical position.
8) Align the mounting slots on the base with the
mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down
until the phone is firmly seated.
9) Press and push up on the handset holder to lift and
remove it. Turn it over and rotate it 180°, then slide
it down into its slot and snap it back into place so it
holds the handset.
10) Connect the handset cord to the left side of the phone
and corded handset.
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Direct wall mounting
If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone 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 5 feet of a working phone jack to avoid excessive 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 anchors) 3 & 15/16
inches apart. Allow about 1/8 of an inch
between the wall and screw heads for
mounting the phone.
2) Refer to steps 1 through 10 on page 14 to
mount the telephone.
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Expanding Your Phone
Four Handset Expandability
Your phone supports up to four handsets,
including any handsets supplied with your phone.
You can now place a fully-featured cordless
handset anywhere AC power is available to
connect the handset charger.
Handsets can be used in DirectLink Mode or on an intercom call without interfering
with incoming calls. It is possible to have a 4-way conference among the base, two
handsets, and one outside line.
All of the handsets ring when a call is received.
Backward / Forward Compatibility
Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable
Systems. Please visit our website at www.uniden.com
If you purchase a DCX700 expansion handset, please register the handset to the
original/main base before use. The DCX700 will not operate until it is registered.
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Register the Handset
If you purchase an expansion handset, you need to register the handset before use.
Only one handset can be registered at a time.
Handsets supplied with the phone are registered to the base by the factory. When
charged, pre-registered handsets display a handset ID number. Handsets that have
not been registered display
Models vary! Charge handset on the base for
registration or refer to Owner's Manual.
When you register an extra handset to
the base, the handset ID will be assigned.
1) Before registering the extra handset, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15-20
hours.
2) With the main base in standby mode, press the MENU soft key on the base.
3) Press /volume up/down on the base to select HS Registering, and then press
the OK soft key.
4) On the handset, press and hold #/> for two seconds. To cancel registration, press
the CANCEL soft key on the base.
5) While the handset is registering,
Handset Registering will appear in the LCD.
When
Registration Complete is displayed, the handset has been registered to the
base. If
Registration Failed appears, please try these steps again.
The DCX640 expansion handset (DCT7 series-compatible model) can be registered to
the base by following the same steps above.
Your phone may be
compatible with other
Uniden 2.4GHz Digital
Expandable Systems.
Please visit our
website at
www.uniden.com for
model number
confirmation or call
our customer service at
[phone].
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Changing the Digital Security Code
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and
the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that
you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can
change the code. To change the digital security code:
1. De-register the Handset (see page 29).
2. Re-register each handset by following the steps on page 17.
Installing the Beltclip
To attach the beltclip
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the
handset. Press down until it clicks.
To remove the beltclip
Pull either side of the beltclip to release the tabs from the
holes.
Optional Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this
feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your
phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be
purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting
the web site. See page 79.)
•If you have more than
one handset, de-register
all the handsets you
have.
•If you de-register
another handset,
perform "Replacing the
Base Setting" for the
handset after you de-
register it (see page 29).
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Main Menu Options
Your phone has six main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor,
Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup and Global Setup. You can change
Room/Baby Monitor, Answ. Setup, and Global Setup settings from the base or
from any handset. DirectLink Mode and Handset Setup are only available from a
handset. Base Setup is only available from the base.
Default Settings
The default settings set at the factory match the features that most people use. You
may not need to change them. However, there are a number of options you must set
and entries you must make in memory to take full advantage of all the phone
features. The table below lists the default settings.
Function Handset Base Function Handset Base
Ringer Tone Flicker Ring Time Toll Saver
Distinctive Ring On Recording Time one minute
Auto Talk Off - Message Alert Off
Anykey Answer Off - Language (TAD) English
Banner “ “ - Call Screen On
Language (LCD) English Answer Setup On -
Contrast - level 5 Day & Time SUN 12:00 AM
Key Touch Tone On CIDCW CW on/CWDX off
Record Greeting - None Area Code None
Select Greeting -
Pre-record OGM
Dial Mode Tone
Security Code 80
For Global Setup and
Answ. Setup menu
options, when setting
options from the
handset, make sure the
line is not in use and
the handsets are
within range of the
base.
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