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VTech VT 9162 Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................3
PARTS CHECK LIST.............................................................................................................4
HANDSET LAYOUT ..............................................................................................................5
BASE UNIT LAYOUT .............................................................................................................6
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET .....................................7
RINGER SELECTION....................................................................................8
TONE/PULSE SELECTION .............................................................................8
ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ........................................................8
WALL MOUNTING ...........................................................................................9
THE HANDSET DISPLAY ...........................................................................10
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................................................................11
MAKING CALLS ......................................................................................11
VOLUME CONTROL ................................................................................11
CHANNEL CHANGING .............................................................................11
USING REDIAL ......................................................................................12
ANSWERING CALLS ...............................................................................12
FLASH ..................................................................................................12
HOLD ...................................................................................................13
PAGE ...................................................................................................13
ADVANCED OPERATION ......................................................................................14
CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID ...........................................................................14
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS .......................................................................14
ABOUT CALL HISTORY ....................................................................................14
REVIEW CALLER ID ...........................................................................................14
DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY .....................................................15
DIAL A DISPLAYED NUMBER ................................................................................15
STORE A CALLED ID RECORD IN PHONE BOOK MEMORY ................................15
DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES .............................................................................16
PHONE BOOK .......................................................................................................17
STORE MEMORY NUMBERS ..................................................................................17
EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY ...............................................................18
DELETE NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY .........................................................18
DIAL MEMORY NUMBERS ...................................................................................18
ITAD OPERATION ..............................................................................20
ANSWERING SYSTEM PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ..........................................20
SET OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM) ........................................................................20
SET SECURITY CODE .............................................................................................21
DAY AND TIME .........................................................................................................22
SET AUDIBLE MESSAGE ALERT ...........................................................................22
SET ANNOUNCE ONLY .........................................................................................23
SET BASE RINGER ON/OFF .................................................................................23
SET NUMBER OF RINGS ....................................................................................23
TOLL SAVER ...................................................................................................23
LEAVING A MESSAGE (INCOMING MESSAGE) ....................................................24
LISTENING TO MESSAGES/MEMOS ...............................................................24
SAVING MESSAGES ........................................................................................25
DELETING MESSAGES .....................................................................................25
TURNING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF ..........................................25
CHECK CURRENT DAY AND TIME ....................................................................26
CHANGING SPEAKER VOLUME .......................................................................26
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 PARTS CHECK LIST...4 HANDSET LAYOUT ...5 BASE UNIT LAYOUT ...6 GETTING STARTED ...7 INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET ...7 RINGER SELECTION...8 TONE/PULSE SELECTION ...8 ANSWERING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ...8 WALL MOUNTING ...9 THE HANDSET DISPLAY ...10 BASIC OPERATION ...11 MAKING CALLS ...11...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED ...26 AUTO DISCONNECT FOR EXTENSION PHONE PICK-UP ...27 MEMORY FULL ...27 POWER FAILURE ...27 BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) ...28 REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM ...29 TO ACTIVATE REMOTE OPERATION FROM A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE ...29 PLAYING MESSAGES REMOTELY ...29 REPEAT MESSAGES DURING PLAYBACK ...29 SKIP MESSAGES DURING PLAYBACK ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact VTECH Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabi- net parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.

  • Page 4: Parts Check List

    1. Base Unit 5. AC Adaptor 2. Handset 6. Telephone Line Cord 3. Wall Mount Bracket 7. Battery Pack 4. Owner’s Manual 8. Belt Clip To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377.

  • Page 5: Handset Layout

    HANDSET LAYOUT LCD Display SELECT NAVIGATION/Volume Keys PHONE FLASH HOLD Antenna Headset Jack Dialing Keys REDIAL/PAUSE PROG/CHAN...

  • Page 6: Base Unit Layout

    BASE UNIT LAYOUT MENU 2. SELECT 3. TIME/SET 4. REPEAT/SLOW 5. MESSAGE WINDOW 6. DELETE 7. MAILBOX PLAY/STOP 8. REC/MEMO CANADA 1135 101 611A COMPLIES WITH 47 CFR PART 68 REGISTRATION NO.: EW7CHN-36166-W9-E RINGER EQUIVALENCE: 0.1B EW79108 USOC JACK: RJ11C/RJ11W 9162 9.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK IN HANDSET The Handset of your VT 9162 is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automati- cally whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. The battery pack needs charging when: • The low battery icon and message are displayed: •...

  • Page 8: Ringer Selection

    5. Press SELECT to confirm your choice. NOTE: If the ringer is set to OFF, the display will show “RINGER OFF” in idle mode. TONE/PULSE SELECTION NOTE: Your VT 9162 is factory-preset for TONE dialing. 1. To change dialing mode, press PROG/CHAN, 2. Press until DIAL MODE is displayed.

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    WALL MOUNTING The Wall Mount bracket is designed for use on standard Wall Mount plates only. 1. Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the Base Unit. Snap the wall mount bracket firmly in place. 2.

  • Page 10: The Handset Display

    THE HANDSET DISPLAY If the display says: It means: The Handset is in idle mode A telephone line has not been connected to the Base Unit. Or the line is out of service. Indicates incoming call Waiting for dial tone Handset is in use A parallel phone is in use...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION VOLUME CONTROL While you are on a call, press will display the relative volume setting as you adjust it. CHANNEL CHANGING If you experience noise or interference while on a call, you may be too far from the Base Unit, or in an obstructed area. Try moving to a different location.

  • Page 12: Using Redial

    BASIC OPERATION USING REDIAL 1. Press REDIAL. The number will appear on the display. 2. Press PHONE. NOTE: If you press REDIAL twice, the redial number will be deleted. ANSWERING CALLS To answer a call, press any key other than the OFF key. During an incoming call, to temporarily mute the ringing, press OFF.

  • Page 13: Hold

    To place your call on hold, press HOLD. Press HOLD again to return to your call. NOTE: If you have a call on hold, and pick up a parallel extension phone, your VT 9162 will automatically drop the call and return to idle mode. PAGE The Base can signal the Handset by means of the PAGE key.

  • Page 14: Advanced Operation

    : Caller ID and Call Waiting ID are subscription services, provided by your regional phone company. You must subscribe to these services in order to benefit from the Caller ID features of your VT 9162. Contact your regional phone service provider for details. RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS...

  • Page 15: Deleting Records From Call History

    CALLER ID /CALL WAITING ID DELETING RECORDS FROM CALL HISTORY DELETE A SPECIFIC CALL 1. Locate the record you want to delete from call history. 2. Press SELECT, then press 3. Press SELECT. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number. The current choice flashes. 4.

  • Page 16: Display Screen Messages

    CALLER ID/CALL WAITING ID 5. Press SELECT. You can now edit the PHONE NUMBER. Press edit the phone number. 6. Press SELECT. Your CID record is now in your Phone Book directory. DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES Screen Display: When: PRIVATE NAME The other party is blocking name information.

  • Page 17: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK This cordless phone can store 20 telephone numbers with names, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first. Note: Press OFF at any time to exit memory. STORE MEMORY NUMBERS 1.

  • Page 18: Edit Numbers Stored In Memory

    PHONE BOOK EDIT NUMBERS STORED IN MEMORY 1. Press (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. 2. Press to scroll alphabetically through numbers stored in memory -OR- Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. 3.

  • Page 19: Optional Headset Installation & Operation Instructions

    OPTIONAL HEADSET INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your VT 9162 cordless telephone is equipped with a 2.5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands-free operation. OPERATION NOTE: Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset, the microphone on the Handset will be MUTED.

  • Page 20: Itad Operation

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Answering System Programming Overview Setup order for the Answering System is: 1. Set Outgoing Message. 2. Set Security Code 3. Set Day and Time 4. Set Audible Message Alert 5. Set Announce Only 6. Set Base Ringer 7.

  • Page 21: Set Security Code

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP 2. Press REC/MEMO ,”Now recording”, is announced, followed by a beep. Speak towards the front of the Answering System (max. length: 90 seconds). 3. Press any MAILBOX key to stop the recording. 4. Your outgoing message is played for you, followed by a beep. 5.

  • Page 22: Day And Time

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Day and Time During initial setup, or after a power failure, the day and time default is set to Monday, 12:00am. The display will flash "CL" to indicate day and time need to be set Set Audible Message Aler If you want your Answering System to beep once every 10 seconds to notify you when new messages have been received, set Audible Message Alert to ON.

  • Page 23: Set Announce Only

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Set Announce Only CAUTION: If you turn on the Announce Only option, your callers cannot leave a message Press MENU until "Set Announce Only" is announced. Press SELECT until desired setting "ON" or "OFF" is declared. Press TIME/SET to confirm, and the setting will be announced. Note: You can store one OGM for Announce Only mode, and a separate OGM for Normal (accept messages) mode.

  • Page 24: Leaving A Message (Incoming Message)

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Leaving a Message (Incoming Message) The Answering System will answer a call (according to the current ring selection), then play the OGM, followed by a beep to signal the start of recording. • Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1. •...

  • Page 25: Saving Messages

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Saving Messages • The Answering System will automatically save your messages if you do not delete them. The messages will be retained even after a power failure. • The system can record up to 15 minutes of messages. NOTE: The DELETE function will only delete old messages.

  • Page 26: Check Current Day And Time

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Check Current Day and Time You can check the current day and time by pressing TIME/SET. announcement, the Answering System will generate a beep Changing Speaker Volume If you prefer to not hear messages while your callers leave them (call screening), set the volume to the minimum level (1).

  • Page 27: Auto Disconnect For Extension Phone Pick-Up

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up The Answering System will auto-disconnect the telephone line if an extension phone or the cordless Handset accesses the line. Memory Full Power Failure • When the Answering System has less than 30 seconds recording time remaining, or the total number of messages equal 99, the display shows "F"...

  • Page 28: Base Unit Message Window (Led)

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPTERATIONS BASE UNIT MESSAGE WINDOW (LED) • The large Base Unit LED provides useful data on the status of your VT 9162 answering device. Below are examples of the LED data: The LED displays: What it means Flashing number...

  • Page 29: Remote Operation Of Answering System

    REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Remote operation allows you to control the functions of the Answering System when you are away from the Base, and call from an outside telephone line. The Answering System cannot be accessed from another telephone on the same line. You can access many of the Answering System functons from a remote location, such as listening to messages, changing recorded announcements, and recording memos.

  • Page 30: Skip Messages During Playback

    REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Skip Messages During Playback Press "#6" once to skip forward to the next message. Stop Message Playback Pressing "#5" during message playback will stop playback. Deleting Messages Press "#9" once during message playback to delete the current message. Note: Playback will pause if "#"...

  • Page 31: Voice Menu For Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION OF ANSWERING SYSTEM Voice Menu for Remote Operation The system provides two pre-recorded voice menus to help you during remote operation. Press " 5", and you will hear the simple voice menu. The simple voice menu is as follows: Press "# 1"...

  • Page 32: Additional Information

    MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. Avoid rough treatment Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.

  • Page 33: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, In the US call: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada call: VTECH ELECTRONICS at 1-800-267-7377. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL.
  • Page 34 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL. • Ensure that the ringer is turned on. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

  • Page 35: Warranty Statement

    3. Product to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or 4. Product to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non- VTECH electrical accessories; or 5.
  • Page 36 If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, VTECH will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of Products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

  • Page 37: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact: VTech Communications Inc. SERVICE DEPT. at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
  • Page 38 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS FCC and ACTA Information If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23,2001. It was registered with the Federal Commissions (FCC) in accordance with Part 68 of its rules. the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
  • Page 39 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS a. We recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn't work. b. This feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

  • Page 40: Rbrc Seal

    RBRC program or at authorized VTECH product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictions in your area. VTECH’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 923.10 MHz to 927.75 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) Base: 902.30 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 902.3 MHz to 906.65 MHz (All 30 channels within this range) Base:...
  • Page 42 A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTech Communications Inc.; Beaverton, OR, 97008 Distributed in Canada by VTech Electronics Canada Ltd.; Suite 200,7671 Alderbridge Way, Rich- mond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 2002 for VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

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