V-tech ErisStation VCS704 User manual

User’s manual
Model: VCS704
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on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this telephone, please read
Important safety instructions on page 34 of this manual.
This manual has all the feature operations and troubleshooting necessary to install
and operate your new VTech telephone. Please review this manual thoroughly
to ensure proper installation and operation of this innovative and feature rich
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Table of contents
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Introduction...............................1
About VCS704....................................1
Parts checklist ....................................1
Getting Started..........................2
Connect base unit...............................2
Install battery to the wireless mic unit...3
Base unit overview .............................5
Wireless mic unit overview .................7
LED lights overview............................8
Telephone operation ................9
Make a call .........................................9
Answer a call ......................................9
End a call............................................9
Redial .................................................9
Predial a call.......................................9
Volume ...............................................9
Mute...................................................10
Temporarily silencing the ringer ........10
3-way conference ..............................10
Call waiting ........................................11
Clear the redial number.....................11
Paging ...............................................11
Chain dialing......................................12
Telephone settings..................13
Using the Menu .................................13
Ringer volume ...................................13
Ringer tone........................................14
Set date and time ..............................14
LCD language....................................15
Rename base ....................................15
Key tone ............................................16
Dial mode ..........................................16
Area code ..........................................16
Reset .................................................17
Phonebook...............................18
About the phonebook ........................18
Add a phonebook entry .....................18
Review phonebook entries ................19
Alphabetical search ...........................19
Dial a phonebook entry......................19
Edit a phonebook entry......................20
Delete a phonebook entry .................20
Delete all phonebook entries.............20
Speed dial..........................................21
Assign a speed dial entry ..................21
Reassign a speed dial entry ..............21
Dial a speed dial number...................22
Delete a speed dial entry...................22
Call log......................................23
About caller ID...................................23
Information about caller ID with
call waiting.....................................23
Call log...............................................24
Missed call indicator ..........................24
Review the call log.............................24
Save a call log entry to phonebook ...25
Dial a call log entry ............................25
Delete a call log entry........................25
Delete all call log entries....................26
Caller ID screen messages ...............26
Wireless mic unit registration...27
To register a wireless mic unit...........27
Appendix ..................................28
Battery ...............................................28
Troubleshooting ......................29
Important safety instructions...34

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Precautions for
users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers ................35
Operating range.......................35
Energy-saving
charging mode.........................35
About wireless mic units ........36
Maintenance.............................36
The RBRC®seal .......................37
Limited warranty......................38
FCC, ACTA and
IC regulations...........................40
Technical specications.........42

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Introduction
Telephone line cord
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User’s manual Wireless mic unit X4Base unit
LAN cable
About VCS704
VCS704 is a wireless conference system suitable for use in ofce settings. The
system composes of a base unit and four wireless mic units, enabling participants in
different areas of a meeting room to deliver clear speeches in a phone conference.
Parts checklist
Your wireless conference system contains the following items. Save your sales
receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Battery
Battery
Battery
Power cable
Adapter
Battery
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call 1-800-591-9511. In Canada, call 1-800-267-7377.
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Connect base unit
Connect the base unit as shown below. Remove the wireless mic units from the base
cradles before inverting the base unit.
When the base unit is power up, the LED lights light on in orange for about two seconds.
If you subscribe to digital subscriber line (DSL) high-speed Internet service through your telephone
line, you must install a DSL lter between the telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. Contact
your DSL service provider for more information about DSL lter.
The power cable is intended for a vertical or oor mount position. The prongs are not designed to
hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or cabinet outlet.
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Plug one end of the LAN cable into the base unit, and plug the other end into the
To PHONE jack of the adapter.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the From WALL jack of the adapter,
and plug the other end into a telephone wall jack.
Plug the small end of the power cable into the power jack of the adapter, plug the
large end into the wall outlet not controlled by a switch.
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Install battery to the wireless mic unit
Locate the connectors on the battery.1.
2. Align the connectors of the battery with the compartment connectors.
3. Tilt and insert the battery into the compartment.
4. Press the battery down gently until it is fully inserted.
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The LED light on the wireless mic unit lights on in orange when charging, and turns off from
orange when the wireless mic unit is fully charged.
Install battery to the wireless mic unit
6. Placethewirelessmicunitsintothebasecradlesuntiltheyareush.The
wireless mic units charge in the base cradles.
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5. Slide the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.
Battery
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Base unit overview
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1. MENU/SELECT
Press to show the menu.
Press to select an item, or save an entry or setting in a menu.
2. CANCEL/CLEAR
While in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
While editing numbers or names, press to delete a character, orWhile editing numbers or names, press to delete a character, or
press and hold to delete all characters.
3. VOL
Press to scroll up while in the menu, phonebook, or call log.
Press to increase the ringer volume.
During a call, press to increase the listening volume.
4. VOL
Press to scroll down while in the menu, phonebook, or call log.
Press to decrease the ringer volume.
During a call, press to decrease the listening volume.
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Base unit overview
5. TALK/OFF
Press to make, answer, or end a call.
6. KEY 0
While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.
While editing names, press to add a space.
7. TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily when using pulse service while
on a call.
8. DIALING KEYS
Press to enter numbers or characters.
9. MUTE
During a call, press to mute or unmute all microphones in the system.During a call, press to mute or unmute all microphones in the system.
10. REDIAL
Press to redial the last number dialed.
11. FLASH
During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call
waiting alert.
In predial mode, press to insert a ash.
12. /CALL LOG
Press to access the call log in idle.
Press to scroll down while in the menu, phonebook, or call log.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.
13. /PHONEBOOK
Press to access the phonebook in idle.
Press to scroll up while in the menu, phonebook, or call log.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.
14. LED LIGHTS
Indicates the system status. See also LED lights Overview on page 8.
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1. MUTE
During a call, press to mute or unmute all microphones in the system.During a call, press to mute or unmute all microphones in the system.
2. LED LIGHT
Indicates the system status. See also LED lights Overview on page 8.
3. MICROPHONE
Functions as the extended microphone of the base unit.
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LED lights overview
Base unit LED lights
Power up Light on in orange for about two seconds.•
On a call Light on in green during a call.
Light on in red when the phone system is muted during a call.
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Incoming call Flash in green when there is an incoming call.•
Wireless mic unit LED light
On the cradle Lights on in orange when charging in the cradle except during
registration.
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Off the cradle Lights on in green during a call.on in green during a call.
Lights on in red when the phone system is muted during
a call.
Lights off when the wireless mic unit is in idle mode.
Flashes in orange when the wireless mic unit is with
low battery.
Flashes in green when there is an incoming call.
Flashes in red slowly when the wireless mic unit is out of range,
not registered, or off cradle during paging (with paging tone).
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Telephone operation
Make a call
Press TALK on the base unit
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number with the dialing keys (0-9).
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes, and seconds).
While entering numbers, press and hold 0to insert a dialing pause (a pappears).
Answer a call
Press TALK on the base unit to answer an incoming call.
End a call
During a call, press OFF on the base unit to end a call.
Redial
Press REDIAL to redial the last number dialed.
Predial a call
1. Enter the telephone number with the dialing keys (0-9).
Press CLEAR to delete one digit.
Press and hold CLEAR to delete all digits.
2. Press TALK to dial.
Volume
During a call, press VOL or VOL to adjust the listening volume (1-10).
When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
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Mute
The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you.
During a call, press MUTE on the base unit or a wireless mic unit. The base unit
displays Muted briey. All microphones in the system are muted until the mute
function is turned off.
Press MUTE on the base unit or a wireless mic unit to unmute all microphones in
the system. The base unit displays Microphone ON briey.
Temporarily silencing the ringer
When the base unit is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the base unit
without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume.
To silence the ringer:
Press MUTE on the base unit. The base unit displays Ringer off.
The phone rings when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume of the base unit is
turned off.
You can also press or on the base unit to adjust the ringer volume. The adjustment will be
saved and applied to the next incoming call.
3-way conference
When you subscribe to 3-way conference service from your telephone service
provider, you can establish a 3-way conference if the two called parties remain on
the line.
Press TALK on the base unit.
When you hear a dial tone, dial the number of the rst call.
When the rst call is connected, press FLASH to put the current call on hold.
When a dialing tone is heard, enter a new outgoing call number.
When the second call is connected, press FLASH. A 3-way conference
is established.
To end the conference:
Press OFF on the base unit.
To resume the rst call:
Press FLASH on the base unit.
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Call waiting
When you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider,
you hear an alert beep if someone calls while you are already on a call.
Press FLASH on the base unit to put the current call on hold and take the new call.
Press FLASH on the base unit at any time to switch back and forth between calls.
If caller ID service has been subscribed, the new caller’s number will display. If the number
matches with a phonebook entry, the caller’s name will also display.
Clear the redial number
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Clear Redial.
Press SELECT to conrm. You hear a conrmation tone and the base unit
displays Redial empty.
Paging
This feature helps you nd the misplaced wireless mic units.
To start the paging tone:
Press MENU.
Press or to scroll to Find microphone, and then press SELECT. The base
unit screen displays ** Paging ** . All wireless mic units that are not on the base
cradles play the paging tone for 60 seconds.
To mute the paging tone:
Press MUTE on a wireless mic unit, or put it back into the base cradle.
To stop paging:
Press CANCEL or TALK on the base unit.
An incoming call stops the paging process.
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Chain dialing
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook,
call log, or the last number dialed while you are on a call using the base unit.
Chain dialing can be particularly useful when you are required to enter a PIN code to
access a conference call. You can save the PIN code to the phonebook and retrieve
it from your phonebook entries during a call.
To access a number from the phonebook while on a call:
Press MENU.
Press or to scroll to Phonebook, and then press SELECT.
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Press /PHONEBOOK to access the phonebook.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
To access a number from the call log while on a call:
Press MENU.
Press or to scroll to Call log, and then press SELECT.
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Press /CALL LOG to access the call log.
Press or to scroll to the desired entry.
Press SELECT to dial the displayed number.
To access a number from the the last number dialed while on a call:
Press REDIAL to redial the last number dialed.
Press CANCEL to exit the phonebook, call log, or last number redial screen when you are on
a call.
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Using the Menu
You can use the control panel on the base unit to change the telephone settings.
In the ringers menu, you can adjust the ringer volume and select the ringer tones for
incoming calls.
In the settings menu, you can change the settings for the date and time,
LCD language, base name, key tone, dial mode, PABX code, area code, and phone
system. You can also reset the phone to default settings.
To enter the menu:
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays the desired feature menu.
Press SELECT to enter that menu.
To return to the previous menu, press CANCEL.
Ringer volume
You can adjust the ringer volume or turn the ringer off on the base unit.
Press or to sample each ringer volume level when the phone is not in use.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conrmation tone.
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Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Ringers, and then
press SELECT.
The base unit displays Ringer volume. Press SELECT again.
Press or to sample each ringer volume level (Ringer off, or 1 to 6).
5. Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conrmation tone.
If you turn off the ringer volume, the screen will display Ringer off. When the ringer volume is
off, the base unit is silenced for all incoming calls.
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Ringer tone
You can choose from different ringer tones on the base unit.
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Ringers, and then
press SELECT.
Press to highlight Ringer tone, and then press SELECT.
The base unit displays RINGER TONE with the current setting.
Press or to sample each ringer tone (Tone 1 to Tone 10).
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conrmation tone.
If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
Set date and time
The date and time will be displayed on the base unit in idle. Before using the
telephone system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID
service, the day, month, and time are set automatically with each incoming call.
However, the year must be correct so that the day of the week can be calculated
from the call log information.
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Set date/time, and then press SELECT.
Press or to select the month, and then press SELECT,
or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the date, and then press SELECT,
or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-31).
Press or to select the year, and then press SELECT,
or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-99), and then
press SELECT.
Press or to select the hour, and then press SELECT,
or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (01-12).
Press or to select the minute, and then press SELECT,
or use the dialing keys to enter a two-digit number (00-59).
Press or to select AM or PM.
Press SELECT to save the settings. You hear a conrmation tone.
The phone plays two beeps if you enter an invalid number.
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LCD language
You can select English, French, or Spanish to be used in the base unit
screen display.
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Settings, and then press SELECT.
Press SELECT to choose LCD language.
Press or to choose English, Français, or Español, and then press SELECT.
Press SELECT to save your selection. You hear a conrmation tone.
If you accidentally changed the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it to English
easily by pressing MENU then entering 364#.
Rename base
You can create a new name (up to 11 characters) for the base unit. The default name
of the base unit is ErisStation.
Press MENU when the base unit is not in use.
Press or until the base unit displays Settings, and then press SELECT.
Press or until the base unit displays Rename Base, and then press SELECT.
The base unit displays the default name ErisStation. Use the dialing keys to edit
the name.
Press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
Press CLEAR to erase a digit.
Press and hold CLEAR to erase all digits.
5. Press SELECT to save the name. You hear a conrmation tone.
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