Uniden TRU 8880 Series User manual

TRU 8880
SERIES
OWNER'S
MANUAL

[1]
www.uniden.com
WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY 2
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4
DISPLAY AND ICONS 6
SOFT KEY FUNCTION 8
GETTING STARTED 9
Setting up the Phone 9
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall 12
Expanding Your Phone 14
Connecting the Charger 14
Register the Handset 15
Main Menu Options 16
Setting Menu Options 17
BASICS 33
Making and Receiving Calls 33
Call Waiting 35
Placing a Call on Hold 35
Redialing a Call 36
Adjusting the Ringer, and Earpiece and Speaker Volume 37
Muting the Ringer 38
Mute Microphone 39
Tone Dialing Switch-over 39
Travelling Out of Range 40
Privacy Mode 40
Conferencing 41
PHONEBOOK 42
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) 42
Chain Dialing 43
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 44
Viewing the Phonebook 46
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 47
Speed Dialing 47
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive
Ring and Speed Dial 48
Copying Phonebook Locations 49
CALLER ID 50
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) 50
Viewing the Caller ID List 51
Deleting a Caller ID Message 52
Using the Caller ID Message List 53
Call Waiting Deluxe Features 55
THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 56
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device 56
Turning the Answering System On/Off 57
Setting up your Answering System 58
Using your Answering System 66
Remote Operation 70
MULTI-HANDSET FEATURES 74
Multi-Handset Features 74
Using the DirectLink Mode 74
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature 75
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 78
Changing the Digital Security Code 78
Installing the Beltclip 78
Headset Installation 78
Note on Power Sources 79
General Information 81
TROUBLESHOOTING 82
Troubleshooting 82
Liquid Damage 85
PRECAUTIONS & WARRANTY 86
I.C. NOTICE 88
MEMORY LIST 89
INDEX 91
REMOTE OPERATION CARD 92
MAIN MENU FLOW CHART 94
Contents
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[2] WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY
www.uniden.com
Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden Digital Expandable Cordless Telephone
System! 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 10 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 2 handsets, the base speakerphone, and
an outside line.
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.
• 5.8GHz Digital Expandable
• Integrated Answering Device
• 10 Multi-Handset Expandability
• Hands-Free Duplex speakerphone in the Handset & Base
• Caller ID/Call Waiting Deluxe (subscribe through local telephone company)
• 100 programmable CID or Memory Locations
• Trilingual Display Options and Voice Prompts (English, French and Spanish)
• Intercom/Call Transfer Between Handsets
• 20 Distinctive Ring Options (10 ringer tones and 10 melody ringers)
• Mute and Hold Features
• Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature
•DirectLinkMode
• Room/Baby Monitoring
• Battery Level Indicator
• Clock Display
•AnimationDisplays
WELCOME/
FEATURES/
Welcome
Features
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WELCOME/FEATURES/TERMINOLOGY [3]
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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 over
approx. more than 10,000,000 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 2 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.
Terminology
•Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is
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.
WELCOME/
FEATURES/
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[4] CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS www.uniden.com
Controls & Functions
1. Handset Antenna
2. Beltclip Hole
3. SpeakerPhone Speaker and Ringer
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
6. Handset Earpiece
7. LCD Display
8. soft Keys (P. 8)
9. /vol ∧/∨(P. 37 & 17)
10.
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/tone/< (P. 39 & 44)
11.speaker (P. 34)
12.intcom/hold (P. 75 & 35)
13.Headset Jack Cover
14.talk/flash (P. 34 & 35)
15.end (P. 34)
16.cid (P. 51)
17.#/> (P. 44)
18.phonebook (P. 42)
19.Handset Microphone
20.Handset Charging Contacts
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Play
Skip
Stop
Delete
Repeat
Retrieve TAD message with Handset
Remote Keys
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS
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21. play/stop (P. 58)
22. In use LED
23. Charge LED
24. answer on/off (P. 57)
25. Base Charging Contacts
26. greeting (P. 58)
27. Mic (microphone)
28. memo record (P. 68)
29. do not disturb (P. 38)/DND LED
30. clock/menu (P. 59)
31. find hs/intercom (P. 75)
32. Message Counter Display
33. repeat/select (P. 67)
34. skip/select (P. 67)
35. Base Speaker
36. ∅delete (P. 68)
37. speaker (P. 34)/speaker LED
38. mute (P. 39)
39. /volume and ∧/∨ (P. 37)
40. hold (P. 35)
41. set (P. 60)
42. DC IN 9V Jack
43. TEL LINE Jack
44. Base Antenna
CONTROLS &
FUNCTIONS
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[6] DISPLAY AND ICONS www.uniden.com
Display and Icons
Example of the standby mode display
ICON Appears During DESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon changes depending on
the battery status (empty, low, medium and full).
Standby The Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is turned off.
Talk The Mute icon appears when you mute the handset.
Talk The Speaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
Talk The Privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.
Talk The Recording icon appears while recording a conversation.
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Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages,
the Handset ID appears here.)
DISPLAY AND ICONS
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Animation Displays
The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and
what they mean:
Turning on the phone Hanging up the phone Confirmation (Done!) Deleting (Deleted!)
Making a call
Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting.
Out of Range Unavailable Low Battery
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[8] SOFT KEY FUNCTION www.uniden.com
Soft Key Function
"Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on
each handset. Soft Keys allow you to:
- Access the main menu - Access stored Caller ID messages
- Set up CIDCW options - Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Store or edit phone numbers - Remote Answering operation
Note: The soft keys will not appear while the handset is charging.
The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when
the handset is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last dialed number. When the handset
is in talk mode, pressing soft key 1 will mute the microphone.
Complete information on the features controlled by the soft keys can be found under each feature.
In standby mode In talk mode
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Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Choose the best location
B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset.
C. Connect the base unit
A. Choose the best location
Before choosing a location for your new phone, read “Installation Considerations”
on page 87. 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 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.
note
For maximum range:
•Keep the antenna free
of obstruction.
•When the handset is
not in use place the
handset in an upright
position.
•Do not hold the
handset where you
would block the signal.
•Metal and reinforced
concrete may affect
cordless telephone
performance.
note
Correct
Incorrect
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B. Install the rechargeable battery pack into the handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges
automatically when the handset is placed in the base unit. To maximize the charge
capacity of your battery pack, DO NOT plug the telephone cord into the base unit
and wall jack until the battery is fully charged.
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) Turn the battery pack so that the connector with the red
and black wires is near the jack inside the battery
compartment. Match the connector's wire colors to the
polarity label in the battery compartment (the connector
notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one way).
Push the battery pack connector into the jack until it
clicks into place.
3) Make sure you have a good connection by gently 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.
•Replacement battery
packs are also available
through the Uniden
Parts Department at
[phone],
Monday thru Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. or online at
www.uniden.com
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C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the 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).
2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the
handset in the base unit.
Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you
can unplug the AC adapter easily.
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) After installing the battery pack in handset, charge
your handset for least 15-20 hours before plugging
into the phone line.
5) Once the handset battery pack is fully charged,
connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack
and to a telephone outlet.
If your telephone outlet isn't modular,
contact your telephone company for
assistance.
•Use only the supplied
[AD-830] AC adapter.
Do not use any other
AC adapter.
•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.
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Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall
Standard wall plate mounting
This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate.
1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord
through the hole on the wall mount adapter.
2) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.
3) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE
jack.
4) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches on
the base.
5) Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
6) Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone
outlet. Hook the cord on the notch of the wall
mount adapter.
7) 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.
To remove, push up
a tab on the wall
mount adapter as
shown.
DO NOT use an AC outlet
controlled by a wall
switch.
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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 anchoring device), 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 7 on page 12 to
mount the telephone.
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Expanding Your Phone
10 Handset Expandability
Your phone supports up to 10 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.
Up to 2 handsets can be used on an
intercom call without interfering with incoming calls. It is possible to have a 4-way
conference among the base, 2 handsets, and one outside line.
All of the handsets ring when a call is received.
Connecting 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. (See "Install the
rechargeable battery pack into the handset"
on page 10.)
IMPORTANT:
If you purchase a TCX800 extra handset, please register the handset to the original/main
base before use. The TCX800 will not operate until it is registered.
If you change a global setting in one handset, you change that particular setting for all
registered handsets. All other settings (not included under Global Setup) must be set
separately through each handset.
•Charge the handset
battery pack for at
least 15-20 hours
before using your new
cordless telephone for
the first time.
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Register the Handset
If you purchase an extra 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
Place handset on main base to
register
. 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) Place the extra handset in the main
base unit to begin registration.
3) 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.
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registered when the
main base is in standby
mode.
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Main Menu Options
Your phone has six main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room/Baby Monitor,
Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS.
Default Settings
The default settings set from 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 Default Settings Function Default Settings
Ringer Tone Flicker Day & Time SUN 12:00 AM
Distinctive Ring On CW / CWDX CW on/CWDX off
Auto Talk Off Dial Mode Tone
Anykey Answer Off Area code None
Banner “ “ Security code 80
Language (LCD) English Ring Time Toll Saver
Contrast level 5 Recording Time 1 minute
Key touch tone On Message alert Off
Animation Screen On Call Screen On
•For Global Setup,
Answ. Setup, and
Deregister HS menu
options, make sure the
line is not in use and
the handsets are
within range of the
base.
•Main menu flow chart
is provided on page
94.
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Setting Menu Options
Using the interface
Below are some tips for using the software interface on your phone.
•Press the MENU soft key to access the main menu.
•Use /vol/∧and /vol/∨to scroll through options.
•Press the OK soft key to make a selection.
•Press the BACK soft key to return to the previous screen.
•Press end to exit the menu.
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DirectLink Mode
In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink
Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or
a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact
with family members or friends. You must set both handsets to DirectLink Mode to
activate this feature.
Using DirectLink Mode
1) Press the MENU soft key and select the DirectLink Mode
menu.
To enter DirectLink mode press [ENTER] appears.
2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter DirectLink mode. You
will hear a confirmation tone, and
DirectLink Mode
Complete
appears.
3) To return to normal mode, press the CANCEL soft key
and then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the
cradle.
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You must have at least
two handsets to use
Direct Link Mode.
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