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EnGenius DuraFon-UHF-HC User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual DuraFon-UHF-HC Durable, Long-Range, Dual Mode Radio Phone...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions ....................4 General Safety Instructions ................4 Product Safety Instructions ................4 Battery Safety Instructions ................. 6 Regulatory Information ................... 7 Equipment Checklist ....................11 Handset Illustration ....................12 Handset Features ....................14 Basic Handset Features ..................14 Additional Handset Features ................
  • Page 3 To View Missed Call(s) ..................31 To Call back from Call Log ................. 31 Battery Recharge and Replacement ..............32 Walkie-Talkie Mode ..................33 Advanced Operations .................... 34 Handset Registration (Register to PRO base only) ..........34 Advanced Registration (Register to PRO base only) ......... 35 Handset Group Subscription ................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Caution: Your wireless telephone gives you freedom and flexibility to stay in touch while you move around. However, when using your phone equipment, safety instructions should be followed to avoid the risks of fire, electric shock, injury to person, and damage to property. General Safety Instructions When using your wireless handset, ensure your safety and the safety of others: Always watch where you are walking and standing.
  • Page 5 Follow all warnings and instructions including those marked on the product. Changes or modifications to this product not expressively approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and the FCC authorization to operate the equipment. Use only manufacturer-provided accessories. Do not use the telephone near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.

  • Page 6: Battery Safety Instructions

    15. Do not place conductive objects over or near the antenna. 16. Do not use the product to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak. 17. Do not install the base station or the handset charger near microwave ovens, radios, TV sets, speakers, or other electrical equipment.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information DuraFon-UHF-HC (SPR-922U1) FCC ID: A8J-SPR922U1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
  • Page 8 and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
  • Page 9 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 10 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 1.5dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. ~10~...

  • Page 11: Equipment Checklist

    Equipment Checklist In a Handset package, please find the following components: Handset x 1 Handset Antenna x 1 2300mA Li-ion Battery x 1 Charger x 1 Charger AC/DC Adaptor x 1 Clip Fastener x 1 Belt Clip x 1 Quick Guide and Warranty Card ~11~...

  • Page 12: Handset Illustration

    Handset Illustration Antenna Knob (Power/Volume Walkie LED Receiver (Earpiece) Up / Down Display Soft key Intercom Soft key Mode Speakerphone Talk / Flash Dialing key Microphone USB Connector ~12~...
  • Page 13 Earphone Jack ~13~...

  • Page 14: Handset Features

    Handset Features Basic Handset Features 4-line LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6,7) (8) (9) The LCD display has LED (Light Emitting Diode) backlighting. b. The 1 line of the LCD consists of icons. Icons from left to right: (1) RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indicator;...
  • Page 15 remaining. ● Indicates charging when in charger cradle. d. The second and third lines of the LCD, maximum 14 characters each, display status, message, menu selections, or user-editable alphanumerical characters. The last line displays the left and right soft keys. Ringer Rings to an incoming call.

  • Page 16: Additional Handset Features

    Up/Down Key Scroll through records and menu selections. b. Adjust receiver voice volume when in Talk mode. END Key ( Ends a call. b. Leaves current menu operation; reverts one level. MODE Key ( Enter UHF 2-way radio operation setting. b.
  • Page 17 Call Waiting with Caller ID Displays 2 incoming call information on the same phone line when 1 call is in progress (needs call waiting with caller ID service from local telephone company) Name Tagging with Caller ID Match the caller ID with the phone book entries; once matched, the LCD screen will display the name or nickname instead of pure caller ID info (needs call waiting with caller ID service from local telephone company) DND (Do Not Disturb, i.e., Silent Ring)
  • Page 18 d. In stand-by mode, enter the phone book by pressing the Up/Down scrolling key Phone book transfer via air  Transfer one phonebook to one handset or to all registered handsets  Transfer all phonebooks to one handset or to all registered handsets 13.

  • Page 19: Administrator Features (Register To Pro Base)

    Administrator Features (Register to PRO base) Handsets 10 and 11 are designated administrators. Both have the same authority to perform base station administrative functions from their handset menus. No password is required. 1. DTMF and Pulse dialing support (For DuraFon PRO only) From an administrator handset (Handset 10 or 11), press MENU —...

  • Page 20: Charger Illustration

    Charger Illustration Spare Battery Charging Slot Handset Charging Slot Spare Battery Charging Indicator Charging connector ~20~...

  • Page 21: Charger Features

    Charger Features DC In Connection for charger AC adaptor. Handset Charging Slot The handset battery will charge when the handset is placed in the cradle. b. The handset LCD will indicate charging status: ● Charging: The battery status bar is animated and the LCD screen displays a “Charging”...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Handset and Charger Installation Plug the transformer end of the charger AC/DC adaptor into a standard AC electric power outlet. Plug the other end into the “DC In” jack on the back of the charger. Install battery pack onto the handset. Install handset antenna.

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Operation Modes Both the base station and handset have levels of operation at which only certain procedures or functions can be performed. Base Operation Modes IDLE mode: This is the default operating mode. Intercom, broadcast, and volume keys are active. TALK mode: The base operates in this mode during phone call, intercom, and broadcast operation.

  • Page 24: Menu Tree (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Menu Tree (Register to PRO base only) Main menu Sub-menu 1.Dialed 1.KeyGuard 2.Received 3.Missed 2.PhoneBook 1.Ring Volume 3.Call Logs 2.Ring Tone 3.Key Volume 4.Key Tone 4.Sound 1.Dial Prefix 2.Group Select 5.Settings 3.Base Select 4.Clear 5.Naming 6.Registration 6.Contrast 7.Backlight 8.Line Select 7.BC/INT Type 9.PBX Options 0.Language...

  • Page 25: Making A Telephone Call

    5. During the call, press to activate the speakerphone. Making an 2-Way/ Intercom Call The EnGenius Industrial Cordless Phone System offers private Intercom/2-way radio calls independent of the base station. Intercom/2-way communication can be initiated from, and directed to, any base station or handset.

  • Page 26: Making A Broadcast Via 900Mhz

    Handset to Handset Calls Since the DuraFon-UHF-HC is able to broadcast to the DuraFon-PRO system handsets via 900MHz, or to other DuraFon-UHF-HC or other UHF radio handsets via UHF band, you must choose the desired frequency for walkie-talkie operation before initiating a broadcast.

  • Page 27: Making A Broadcast Via Uhf

    to all handsets within communication coverage. Start to speak after the “beep” sound; the speakerphones on destination handsets will be activated. Release the key to end the broadcast. Broadcasting to an individual handset:  10 Enter the handset ID and then press and hold the PA paging (push-to-talk) key on one handset.

  • Page 28: Receiving A Telephone Call

    The LCD display will show the last phone number dialed. To dial this number, press DIAL (left soft key). Use the Up/Down key to scroll through the last 10 phone numbers dialed. Select a number and press DIAL. Note: Intercom numbers (handset IDs) are not stored in the last 10 numbers dialed log.

  • Page 29: Ending A Call

    If the handset is on the charger cradle (ringer will be temporarily switched to “Ring” if it has been set to “Vibrate”), lift the handset and start conversation. If the handset is not on the cradle, press any key (except or the SILENT soft...

  • Page 30: Placing A Call On Hold

    Placing a Call Hold When a call is in progress, it can be put on hold by pressing  10 1 HOLD (right soft key). You have a Call on hold UNHOLD OPTION To return to the conversation, press UNHOLD. Notes: 1.

  • Page 31: Keyguard

    KeyGuard  11 To prevent accidental dialing, you can press MENU (right soft DuraFon PRO key), then to select KeyGuard. The handset keypad will be locked. No key entry will be accepted while KeyGuard is active UNLOCK except the Power on/off key. ...

  • Page 32: Battery Recharge And Replacement

    After choosing a number, press to call back. Battery Recharge and Replacement Charge the battery when any of the following happen: ● Phone beeps twice every two seconds. ● Battery icon is empty. ● Phone does not respond when a key is pressed. ●...

  • Page 33: Walkie-Talkie Mode

    Walkie-Talkie Mode DuraFon PRO REDIAL MENU MODE End/PTT To save and exit Channel : FREQ Up/Down or number to select Channel 1~5 MODE End/PTT To save and exit Set FREQ: Up/Down or numbers To select Frequency number 1~56 MODE End/PTT To save and exit Up/Down or numbers To select Code 0~121...

  • Page 34: Advanced Operations

    To program Walkie-Talkie mode: Press the “Mode” key. Press the Up/Down key to scroll the channel selection. Channels 1 to 5 are used for UHF band, while channel 6 is used for digital band. Press the “Mode” key to enter the desired frequency number setting. You can enter using number keys directly (1–56), or use the Up/Down key to scroll to the frequency number.

  • Page 35: Advanced Registration (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Press and hold the base’s (Registration) button for 2 seconds until the L1, L2, L3, and L4 LEDs come on. Press on the handset to complete the registration process. The base station will assign a handset ID between 10 and 99. The assigned ID will be displayed on the handset LCD, indicating successful registration.
  • Page 36 they are within range of the base station. The base station does not need to be in registration mode. De-register a handset ID by administrator: 1. Make sure that the administrator handset is within the coverage range of the base station. 2.

  • Page 37: Handset Group Subscription

    other handsets. Handset Group Subscription Up to seven handset groups (01-07) can be defined and registered to the PRO base. Individual handsets can decide which group(s) they want to join. For example, if group 1 is the Customer Service group, group 2 is the Sales group, and group 3 is the Marketing group.

  • Page 38: 3-Way Conferencing (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Un-announced Call Transfer: Press before the destination handset answers. The call is automatically transferred to the destination handset. Announced Call Transfer: Speak to the destination handset. Press the XFER soft key or to end the announcement. The call is then transferred to the destination handset.

  • Page 39: Base Select (Register To Pro Base Only )

    ● If the user presses , the 2nd phone line will be dropped. The handset and the first phone line continue conversation. Notes: 3-way conferencing between 3 handsets is not supported. Unlike 3-way conferencing provided by the phone company, 3-way conferencing involving 2 phone lines will take up two physical lines, leaving only two lines left available for other handsets.

  • Page 40: Auto Attendant (Aa) (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Handset 15 can: Ignore the new call; continue talking to Line 1. b. Press Switch to switch to Line 4. Subsequent pressing of will toggle between Line 1 and Line 4. d. Pressing while talking to either line will terminate that call and automatically connect to the remaining line.

  • Page 41: Aa Configuration By Administrator (Register To Pro Base Only)

    operator handset. If the destination handset does not answer (busy, power off, or out of range) after handset paging timeout, the AA prompts the caller for another extension number by announcing (OGM5): “The extension you’ve entered is busy or not available. Please enter another extension number or press 0 for the operator”...

  • Page 42: Change Aa Parameters (Register To Pro Base Only)

    ● Designate a handset to serve as operator. This handset will answer un- routable calls or calls during which the caller chooses “Operator.” Change AA Parameters (Register to PRO base only) 1. From an administrator handset (handset 10 or 11), press MENU (right soft key).

  • Page 43: Line Dedication (Register To Pro Base Only)

    ID or a group ID. 6. The operator can be any individual handset or a group; it doesn’t need to be an administrator handset (handsets 10 and 11). 7. The minimum number of rings before the AA picks up cannot be lower than two for the purpose of receiving the Caller ID message.

  • Page 44: Change System And Line Settings By Admin (Register To Pro Base Only)

    call (with or by entering a phone number and pressing to “Select Line” and will show available options (1–4). Select from one of the available lines (i.e. press to select line 1 and press to select line 2). This feature is also supported when selecting a second line during call conferencing. Change System and Line Settings by Administrator (Register to PRO base only) Several system parameters can be changed by the administrator..

  • Page 45: Phonebook Operations (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Note: De-registration by the administrator will disable a handset’s ability to use the base station to make or receive phone calls. This also frees up the ID for future registration. Phonebook Operations (Register to PRO base only) 1. You can store up to 90 entries in the phonebook. Each entry can contain a phone number or handset ID (up to 28 digits) and a name (up to 14 characters).
  • Page 46 Press a key that corresponds to the first character of the name you are looking for. c. For example, to search for “EnGenius,” press once. d. Use the Up/Down key to locate the exact record you are looking for.
  • Page 47 a. Press to dial the phone number or handset ID displayed. 10. To transfer a phonebook: To transfer a phonebook, both parties first have to enter phonebook transfer mode: a. Press OPTION— or use the Up/Down key when the handset is in phonebook mode.
  • Page 48 Notes: Character Table: Characters and Orders ‘ + , . ＊ ( ) & 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 ＊...

  • Page 49: Programmable Pbx Options (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Programmable PBX Options (Register to PRO base only) When the DuraFon PRO base unit is installed behind a PBX system, it is feasible to pre-program some PBX features along  10  with their feature codes into the system. Settings: 8.

  • Page 50: Broadcast Through Pbx (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Notes: 1. This feature will be especially useful if the DuraFon PRO base unit is connected to a PBX system. 2. Only the “Mute” function will be displayed if you have not preprogrammed any PBX features into the system. 3. The DuraFon PRO’s programmable PBX options may not function with all PBX/Key systems due to the diversity of various proprietary systems.
  • Page 51 number.” ● If there is no entry after 5 seconds, the broadcast will be pushed to all handsets. Notes: 1. Lines 3 and/or 4 can be reserved for the broadcast function. 2. For a single broadcast port, reserve line 3 for broadcast and dedicate (see pg. 46) line 4 to a non-existent handset (e.g., 99).

  • Page 52: Uhf Frequencies And Codes

    UHF Frequencies and Codes These freqency display numbers are equivalent to Motorola CLS/CPL frequency positions. Each bandwidth uses 12.5KHz. Display Frequency Display Frequency Display Frequency Number (MHz) Number (MHz) Number (MHz) 464.5000 461.3125 466.1625 464.5500 461.3375 466.1875 467.7625 461.3625 466.2125 467.8125 462.7625 466.2375...
  • Page 53 Display Code Display Code Number (Hz) Number (Hz) 192.8 225.7 203.5 233.6 210.7 241.8 218.1 250.3 Display Digital Display Digital Display Digital Number Code Number Code Number Code ~53~...

  • Page 54: Menu Operations (Register To Pro Base Only)

    Menu Operations (Register to PRO base only) Main menu Sub-menu 1.Dialed 1.KeyGuard 2.Received 3.Missed 2.PhoneBook 1.Ring Volume 3.Call Logs 2.Ring Tone 3.Key Volume 4.Key Tone 4.Sound 1.Dial Prefix 2.Group Select 5.Settings 3.Base Select 4.Clear 5.Naming 6.Registration 6.Contrast 7.Backlight 8.Line Select 7.BC/INT Type 9.PBX Options 0.Language...
  • Page 55 Press MENU (right soft key) while the phone is in standby. Press to lock keypad (see KeyGuard). Press to view, search, erase, edit and transfer the phonebook (see Phonebook). Press to view the last 10 numbers called, received, or missed. Records can be erased or edit/saved to the phonebook.
  • Page 56 Caller ID service is required from your local phone company in order to receive phone numbers, names and time stamps on incoming calls. The Received and Missed Call Logs will register no incoming calls if caller ID service is not available. The caller ID feature may not be supported by all PBX or Key systems’...
  • Page 57  Press and confirm to clear the three call logs (Called, Received, and Missed). Press to edit the name of a customer or line: e-1. Press to change the power-up LCD display. (Show, for example, the customer name or other greeting message. e-2.
  • Page 58 Sender: (1) Press to enter sending mode. (2) Either press TX ALL (left soft key) to transfer all PBX options to another handset(s), or press TX ONE (right soft key) to transfer a specific entry to another handset(s). (3) Press 2-digit handset ID or group ID, then select all PBX options or a specific entry to be transferred(“00”...
  • Page 59 (3) Press to turn Broadcast On/Off:  Press (left soft key) to turn on the broadcast function (including the broadcast of handset to handset and base to handset).  Press (left soft key) to turn off the broadcast function. When Broadcast setting is “Off”, there is an icon indicated in the display, side of the battery icon.

  • Page 60: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Walkie-Talkie General Specifications Phone Mode Mode – – Frequency Range 928 MHz 469.5 MHz 5 for UHF; Channel Number/Capacity 1 for 900 MHz Channel Spacing 400 kHz 12.5 kHz Number of System ID 65,535 PL Codes DPL Codes Frequency Multiple Access FDMA...
  • Page 61 NA = Not Applicable. The manufacturer reserves the right to change designs and specifications without notice. ~61~...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index Flash time, 19, 44 2-WAY INTERCOM, 15 Group ID, 15, 43, 47, 59 3-Way Conferencing, 38 Handset and charger Adjusting Receiver (Earpiece) installation, 22 Voice Volume, 29 Handset charging slot, 21 Administrator Features, 18 Handset features, 14, 16 Handset Group Subscription, Battery, 6, 11, 14, 17, 21, 22, 36, 57 23, 31, 60...
  • Page 63 Speaker phone, 14 To View Missed Call(s), 31 Two-Digit Address Index, 14 Technical Specifications, 61 Three Call Logs, 17 Vibrator, 16 To Call back from Call Log, 31 ~63~...

  • Page 64: Fcc Part 68 Statement

    0.3 are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). If this DURAFON-UHF-HC causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
  • Page 65 Company: EnGenius Technologies, Inc. Address: 1580 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 91709 Tel no.: 714-432-8668 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

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