Uniden XDECT 8055 User manual

XDECT 8055
Series
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Important Safety Instructions!
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
This unit is NOT waterproof.
DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not

dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
Do not place the handset in any charging cradle without the battery installed

and the battery cover securely in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important Notice:
Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate.

Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.
General Notices for New Zealand Model:
The grant of a NZ Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates

only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the
product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it
provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with
another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor
does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network
services.
The maximum volume setting of this telephone exceeds the Telecom

specified volume requirement. Telecom takes no responsibility for the high
volume available on this telephone, customer’s who believe this telephone is
too loud should contact the manufacturer at the website indicated on owner’s
manual warranty page.
For telephone networks other than Telecom there may be a charge incurred

for local calls if the Insert 0 feature is on. Turn Insert 0 off.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to

another device connected to the same line.
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XDECT 8055
base and cordless
handset XDECT 8005
accessory
handset &
charger
If you purchased
model number:
You should
have:
XDECT 8055 None
XDECT 8055+1 1 of each*
XDECT 8055+2 2 of each*
XDECT 8055+3 3 of each*
*Only 1 repeater is included per combo.
You might also nd:
What's in the box?
Not pictured:
AC adaptor (AAD-041S(M))•
Telephone cord•
Rechargeable battery pack•
(BT-694 or BT-694s)
Battery cover•
Belt clip•
Wall Mount Bracket•
Headset (HS915)•
(XDECT 8055 model only)
Not pictured:
Repeater (R002)•
Repeater AC adaptor•
(AAD-041S(M))
Charger AC adaptor•
(AAD-600S(M))
Rechargeable battery pack•
(BT-694 or BT-694s)
Battery cover•
Belt clip•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase. Never use damaged products!
Need Help? Get answers at our website:
www.uniden.com.au for Australian model or
www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model.
XDECT 8055 Series
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Contents
Features of the XDECT 8055 Series ......................................................................................5
Installing Your Phone ..............................................................................................................5
Charge the Battery...............................................................................................................5
Connect the Telephone Cord /Test the connection...........................................................6
Installing the Belt Clip..........................................................................................................7
Headset Installation (Optional)............................................................................................7
Mounting the base unit on a wall .......................................................................................8
Set Up the Repeater .................................................................................................... 11-14
Getting to Know Your Phone................................................................................................15
Parts of the Base / Base keys and how they work ...........................................................15
Parts of the Handset / Handset keys and how they work................................................17
Reading the Displays ........................................................................................................19
Using the Menus ...............................................................................................................21
Base Setup / Handset Setup .............................................................................................22
Ans. Setup / Day & Time / Global Setup ..........................................................23
Call Blocking / Register Accy .............................................................................23
Entering Text on Your Phone...................................................................................24
Using Your Phone .........................................................................................................25
Changing the Volume........................................................................................................26
Using the Redial List..........................................................................................................26
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting / Dialing from the Caller ID list.....................................27
Caller ID menu options / Using Call Waiting.............................................................28
Using the Phonebook........................................................................................................29
Phonebook menu options / Phonebook entry options..............................................29
Chain Dialing......................................................................................................................30
Finding a Lost Handset......................................................................................................30
Using Special Features..........................................................................................................31
Using Do Not Disturb (DND) .............................................................................................31
Using Call Block / Blocking incoming calls (Base only) ...................................................31
Call Blocking menu options / Call block entry options .............................................32
Using Voice Message Notication / Resetting the voice message indicator..................32
Using Multi-station Features ................................................................................................33
Expanding Your Phone .....................................................................................................33
Using Conference Calling..................................................................................................33
Using Privacy Mode ..........................................................................................................34
Using Call Transfer ............................................................................................................34
Using the Intercom............................................................................................................35
Using the Answering System ..............................................................................................36
Setting Up Your Answering System.................................................................................36
Ans. Setup menu options...........................................................................................37
Getting Your Messages / Accessing your answering system from a handset...............38
How to operate your answering system ...................................................................39
Screening Your Calls.........................................................................................................40
Using the System While You're Away from Home..........................................................41
Programming a security code / Dialing in to your system .......................................41
Solving Problems...................................................................................................................42
Weak or Hard To Hear Audio ...........................................................................................44
Noise or Static On The Line ..............................................................................................44
Here are some hints for when the static is ...............................................................45
Installing a line filter or DSL filter ..............................................................................45
Resetting and Registering Handsets.................................................................................46
Register Repeaters to the Base........................................................................................ 47
Handling Liquid Damage...................................................................................................48
Automatic ECO (Power Save) Mode ............................................................................... 48
Important Information...........................................................................................................49
Terms Used In This Guide.................................................................................................49
Specications ....................................................................................................................49
Battery Information............................................................................................................50
INDEX .....................................................................................................................................51
One-year Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................54
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Features of the XDECT 8055 Series
Great features of this cordless phone include:
Designed and Engineered in Japan

1.8GHz Extended DECT Technology

Multi (12) Handset Capable
1
Multi (2) Repeater Capable (optional)

Wall Mountable Base (and Repeater if included)

Extra Large Backlit LCD Display with Date & Time

Dual Keypad (Backlit on Handsets)

Digital Duplex Speakerphones on Handset and Base

100 Number Phonebook (shared)

Call Waiting²/Flash

Call ID² Features

50 Caller ID² Memories (shared)

Caller Name Tag²

Caller Personal Ring²

Call Block²

9 Ringer options (4 Rings/5 Melodies)

4 Level Ringer Volume

Ringer Do Not Disturb (DND) mode

6 Level Earpiece Volume

6 Level Speaker Volume

5 Number Redial Memories

Intercom/Announce Call Transfer

Handset Conferencing (e.g. 2 handsets + Base + Outside Call)

up to 7 Days Handset Standby Time
3
up to 10 Hours Handset Talk Time
3
Automatic ECO (power save) Mode

Mute/Hold

Headset Capable (for Handset)

Beltclip

Integrated Digital Answering Machine:

12.5 minutes recording capacity

up to 59 messages

Remote access from Handset or away from home

And More!

1 Maximum expandable with XDECT 8005 accessory handsets. Note: Expansion
capacity is limited to six (6) handsets total if an XDECT 8015WP or XDECT 8005WP
(waterproof) handset is registered.
2 Caller ID, Call Waiting features work only if you subscribe to the service provided
by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this service. Name Tag,
Personal Ring and Call Block features require incoming Caller ID data.
3 Based on normal use with full battery charge.
Specifications subject to change. Visit the XDECT 8055 webpage on the website for the
latest information.
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INSTALLING YOUR PHONE
Charge the Battery
1) Unpack all handsets, battery packs, and
battery covers. If any battery cover is
already on the handset, press in on the
notch and slide the cover down and off.
Line up the red and black wires on2)
the battery pack with the label inside
the handset.
Push the connector in until it clicks3)
into place; tug gently on the wires
to make sure the battery pack is
securely connected.
4) Place the cover over the battery
compartment and slide it up into place.
Connect the base AC adapter to the5)
DC IN 9V
jack on the rear of the base.
Route the cord through the molded
wiring channel as shown.
If you have accessory handsets, connect6)
a charger AC adapter to each charger's
DC IN 9V
jack and set the plug into the
notch as shown. (These adapters
might already be connected.)
Plug the other end of each adapter7)
into a standard 240V AC power outlet.
Red Black
DC IN 9V
DC IN 9V
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8) Place a handset in the base and any accessory
handset(s) in the charger(s) with the display(s)
facing forward. The
CHARGE
light on the
handset(s) should all turn on.
If... Try...
the CHARGE
light does
not turn on
reseating the handset.
-
checking the AC adapter connection.
-
seeing if the outlet is controlled by a
-
wall switch.
Charge all handsets completely (about 15 hours)
before using them.
Connect the Telephone Cord
Use the telephone cord to
connect the
TEL LINE
jack to a
standard telephone wall jack.
Test the connection
Pick up the handset from the cradle and press1)
TALK /FLASH
. You should hear a dial tone, and the display should
say
Talk
.
If... Try...
you don't hear a dial tone or the
display says
Check Tel Line
checking the connection between
the base and the phone jack.
DC IN 9V
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Make a quick test call. (Press2)
END
to hang up.)
If... Try...
there's a lot of noise or static see page 39-40 for tips on avoiding
interference.
Test any accessory handsets the same way. If you can't get a3)
dial tone or the handset display says
Unavailable
, try moving the
handset closer to the base or resetting it (see page 41). Charge
all handsets completely (about 15 hours) before using them.
Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt
clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down
until it clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip
to release the tabs from the holes.
Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with the Uniden HS915 headset (included
with XDECT 8055 model). To use this feature, insert the headset
plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free
conversations. Additional headsets are available through Uniden
authorized retailers.
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Mounting the base unit on a wall
This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate.
Line up the four tabs on the
wall mount bracket (two at
the top and two at the
bottom) with the four notches
on the bottom of the base.
Slide the bracket into place.
It may help to pinch the two
front prongs together to slide
easier into the bottom tabs.
Connect the AC adapter and the telephone cords as shown on
pages 6 and 7. Remember to route the AC adapter cord through
the channel.
(Bottom of the base)
Plug the telephone cord into
the wall jack.
(To AC outlet)
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Note: Mounting the phone directly on the wall
Be sure the wall is capable of supporting the weight of the phone,

and use the proper type of anchoring device for the wall material.
Insert two #10 screws (minimum length of 35mm, not supplied) into

the wall, 100mm apart.
Leave the screw heads 3mm away from the wall to allow room for

mounting the phone.
Align the mounting slots over the screws and slide the base down

into place as shown above.
Place the mounting
slots over the pins
on the wall plate.
Slide the base
down to lock it
into place.
Wall plate
Pinch the two prongs locked into the
bottom tabs together and push the
bracket up.
Plug the adapter into a
standard 240V AC
power outlet.
Removing the wall-mount bracket
(To AC outlet)
4
6
5
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Set Up the Repeater
The repeater is not a telephone; it must be registered to a phone

base before using.
Any repeater that came packaged with a base are already

registered to that base for you.
For instructions on registering repeaters to the base, see page

47.
How it Works
The repeater extends
the range of your base
in all directions,
including up and down.
Cordless handsets
automatically connect to
the repeater or the
base, depending on which
signal is stronger. You can roam
anywhere within range of the base or the
repeater(s) and make and receive calls as usual from
your handsets.
Handsets operate exactly the same no matter which unit they

connect to.
Usually, you can't tell when a handset switches between the base

and the repeater in the middle of a call.
Your base supports a total of 6 repeaters, including any that were

supplied with your phone.
Repeaters can be up to 3 chain-links (maximum) from the base.

1 32
0
7 98
4
65
#
Hand-o area
Handsets in this
area can connect
to either unit.
Extended coverage area
The repeater has a
stronger signal; handsets
in this area connect to the
repeater
Base
Base coverage area
The base signal is
strongest; handsets
in this area connect
to the base.
Hand-o
area
Repeater
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Connect the Repeater Power Cord
Use the included adapter to connect the
repeater to a regular indoor (240 V AC)
power outlet.
Placing the Repeater
Here are a few tips for placing your
repeater so that you get the clearest
signal and the maximum range:
Place the repeater just inside the base's

coverage area, that is, as far from the base as possible where you
still have good reception.
Put the repeater
at least 10 m away from the base or any other
repeater.
If you place the repeater
on a flat surface, make sure the power
cord doesn't pull on the unit and that people walking by won't
knock it off the surface.
If possible, mount the repe
ater on the wall.
Finding the Base’s Coverage Area
Stand near the base and make a1.
call on a cordless handset that is
registered to that base.
Continue the call and carry the2)
handset away from the base.
Make sure you go at least 10
meters.
Make a note where you start3)
to hear noise on your call (the
signal is getting weaker). You
can use the signal strength
icon on the handset display to
find the best location: make a
note where the icon indicates the signal is getting weaker.
Wall-mount
holes
Registration
button
Power connector
Place the repeater inside the
strong signal range (before the
noise increases)
Place the repeater inside the
strong signal range (before the
noise increases)
Strong signal
(no noise)
Strong signal
(no noise)
During a call, carry
the handset from
the base
During a call, carry
the handset from
the base
Weak signal
(some noise)
Weak signal
(some noise)
No signal
(all noise)
No signal
(all noise)
The noise increases as
the signal gets weaker
The noise increases as
the signal gets weaker
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Place the repeater anywhere inside the range where the1)
handset had a clear connection with no noise and the icon
showed a strong signal.
Testing the Location
Place the repeater in its final position and connect the AC adapter.1.
The
LINK
light will flash for a few seconds, then stay on.
If... Try...
the
LINK
light
doesn't turn on
checking the repeater's AC adapter-
connecting the adapter to a different outlet.-
the
LINK
light
continues
flashing
making sure the repeater is not near electronic-
devices that can cause interference.
making sure there are no thick walls or large metal-
objects between the repeater and the base; these can
block the signal.
making sure there is no other base or repeater within-
10 m of this location.
Move further away from the base and make a test call on a2)
cordless handset.
If... Try...
the call won't connect
re-registering the repeater.-
there is a lot of noise
on the call
moving the repeater closer to the base.-
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Place the Repeater on the Wall
You can mount the repeater directly to a wall using the horizontally
aligned mounting slots at the back of the repeater unit. 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.
Mount the repeater within distance of a working 240V AC power

outlet.
The Repeater unit is NOT waterproof. If mounted onto an outside
wall place under an eave or roof overhang where it is protected
from direct weather conditions, DO NOT place in direct sunlight.
Insert two #10 screws into the wall, 57 mm apart. Leave the1)
heads of the screws about 6 mm away from the wall. (For best
results, use a level to ensure the screws are even.)
Remember to use appropriate anchors for the wall material.
Keeping the AC adapter cord out of the way, place the repeater2)
over the screw heads and slide it down into place.
To remove the unit from the wall, just slide it up and lift it off the
screw heads.
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Getting To Know Your Phone
Parts of the Base
If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawing below.
Base keys and how they work
Key name (and
icon) What it does
MUTE/CLEAR
While this station is ringing: mute the ringer for this call
-
only.
During a call: mute the microphone.
-
While entering text: delete one character, or press & hold
-
to delete all the characters.
MENU/
SELECT
In standby: open the menu.
-
In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
-
REDIAL/
PAUSE
In standby: open the redial list.
-
While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
-
UP
PHONEBOOK/LEFT
DOWN
DO NOT DISTURB
CALLER ID/RIGHT
FIND HANDSET/
INTERCOM
TWELVE-KEY
DIAL PAD
SPEAKER
CHARGING
CONTACTS
DISPLAY
DELETE
SPEAKER
PLAY/STOP
ANSWER MACHINE ON/OFF
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Key name (and
icon) What it does
PLAY/STOP
( )
In standby: start playing messages.
-
While a message is playing: stop playing messages.
-
In the menu or a list: exit the menu completely.
-
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT
(/ )
In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
-
In any menu or list: go up one level. (If you are already at
-
the top level, the phone exits the menu and returns to the
previous operation.)
During text entry: move the cursor to the left.
-
While playing messages: for the first 2 seconds, go to
-
the previous message; after that: go to the start of this
message.
CALLER ID/
RIGHT
( / )
In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
-
During text entry: move the cursor to the right.
-
While a message is playing: skip to the next message.
-
UP ( )
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
-
During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
-
increase the speaker volume.
In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.
-
DOWN ( )
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
-
During a speakerphone call or while a message is playing:
-
decrease the speaker volume.
In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.
-
ON/OFF In standby: turn the answering system on or off.
-
DELETE
()
While a message is playing: delete this message.
-
In standby: delete all messages.
-
DO NOT
DISTURB
In standby: turn the Do Not Disturb feature on or off (see
-
page 31).
FLASH During a call: switch to a waiting call.
-
BLOCK While the phone is ringing: add the incoming caller ID to
-
the call block list (block the call).
FIND
HANDSET/
INTERCOM
In standby: page a handset using the intercom.
-
During a call: put the call on hold & start a call transfer.
-
SPEAKER
()
In standby: start a speakerphone call (get a dial tone).
-
During a speakerphone call: hang up.
-
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Parts of the Handset
If the key name is spelled out on the key itself, it's not labeled in the
drawing below.
Handset keys and how they work
Key name (and
icon) What it does
UP ( )
In standby: increase the ringer volume.
-
During a call: increase the call volume.
-
In the menu or any list: move the cursor up one line.
-
CALLER ID/
RIGHT ( )
In standby or during a call: open the Caller ID list.
-
During text entry: move the cursor to the right.
-
DOWN ( )
In standby: decrease the ringer volume.
-
During a call: decrease the call volume.
-
In the menu or any list: move the cursor down one line.
-
MICROPHONE
INTERCOM/CLEAR
TWELVE -
KEY DIAL
PAD
DISPLAY
DO NOT DISTURB
CHARGING
CONTACTS
EARPIECE
UP
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT
DOWN
CALLER ID/
RIGHT
MESSAGES/MUTE
SPEAKER
KEYPAD LOCK
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Key name (and
icon) What it does
MENU/SELECT In standby: open the menu.
-
In the menu or any list: select the highlighted item.
-
END During a call: hang up.
-
In the menu or any list: exit & go to standby.
-
INTERCOM/
CLEAR
In standby: page another station using the intercom.
-
During a call: put the call on hold & start a call transfer.
-
While entering text: delete one character, or press & hold
-
to delete all the characters.
PHONEBOOK/
LEFT ( )
In standby or during a call: open the phonebook.
-
In the menu: go back to the previous screen.
-
During text entry: move the cursor to the left.
-
#/DND Do Not Disturb (DND) - Opens a menu to disable the
-
ringer on all handsets for a set time period.
*/ LOCK In standby: press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.
-
TALK /FLASH In standby: start a telephone call (get a dial tone).
-
During a call: switch to a waiting call.
-
SPEAKER ( ) Switch a normal call to the speakerphone (& back).
-
REDIAL/PAUSE In standby: open the redial list.
-
While entering a phone number: insert a 2-second pause.
-
MESSAGES
( )/MUTE
During a call: mute the microphone.
-
While the phone is ringing: mute the ringer for this call
-
only.
In standby: access your answering system.
-
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Reading the Displays
On the base
Message
counter
Status
icons
Banner
Day and
time Answering
system status
Caller ID
count
On the handset
Handset banner
Status icons
Caller ID count
Time & Date
New Message counter
Answering system
status
ON
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The table below shows the possible icons and what they mean. Since
the icons appear based on what you're doing with the phone, you
won't ever see all of these icons at the same time.
Icon What it means
(Handset only) Received signal strength indicator.
The ringer is turned off: this handset will not ring when a call
comes in.
Answer Machine ON/OFF status
You have a voice message waiting (only available is you
subscribe to a voice mail service - see the section titled "Using
Voice Message Notification" on page 32).
Privacy Mode is on: no other handset can join your call.
(Handset only) The speakerphone is on.
The handset is using ECO (power save) mode. The ECO feature
is automatically activated during talk or intercom modes. See
"Automatic ECO (Power Save) Mode" on page 48).
(Handset only) T-coil mode is on. (See "Do you use a T-coil
hearing aid?" on page 44.)
(Handset only) The battery levels;
Level 3 (Full)
Level 2
Level 1
Level 0 (Empty)
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