Uniden EX965 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EX 965 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Included with the EX 965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

More Than One Cordless Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Direct Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Handset Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Extending the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the Beltclip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Low Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the Pulse-Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting Ringer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Programming Your EX 965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storing Memory Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Your EX 965. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Answering a Call from the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Answering a Call from the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making a Call from the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Making a Call from the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Two-Line Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dialing Stored Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Placing a Call On Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the flash Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Last Number Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3-Way Conferencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using your EX 965 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
More Than One Cordless Telephone ........7...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Page 3: Battery Safety Precautions
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Battery Safety Precautions...
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden EX 965 Cordless Telephone. The EX 965 is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. To get the most from your EX 965 , please read this Operating Guide thoroughly. Refer to the foldout located in front of this Operating Guide to help familiarize you with the features of your cordless phone.
Page 5: Included With The Ex 965
Included with the EX 965 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central, Monday through Friday Handset Battery Operating Guide Wall Mount Stand Base Unit Long Telephone Cord...
Page 6: Important Electrical Considerations
Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority to operate this product.
Page 7: Radio Interference
VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. More Than One Cordless Telephone If you want to use more than one cordless telephone in your home, they must operate on different channels. Press the channel key to select a channel that provides the clearest communication.
Page 8: Installation
Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.
Page 9: Applying Power To The Base Unit
Applying Power to the Base Unit The EX 965 phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord around the convenient notch on the bottom.
Page 10 Plug the AC Adapter cord into the DC input jack on the Base Unit. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief. Plug one end of the long telephone cord(s) into the TEL LINE jack(s) on the Base Unit.
Page 11 Plug the other end of the cord(s) into the telephone jack(s) on the wall. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.
Page 12 Plug the AC Adapter cord into the DC input jack on the Base Unit. Place the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief. Plug one end of the long telephone cord(s) into the TEL LINE jack(s) on the Base Unit.
Page 13: Wall Installation
Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.
Page 14 Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit. Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel.
Page 15 Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE 1/2 jack on the Base Unit, and one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE 2 jack on the Base Unit. Place the telephone cord(s) inside the molded channel(s) on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Page 16: Direct Wall Mounting
Place the Base Unit on the posts of the wall plate and push down until it’s firmly seated. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Direct Wall Mounting If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly on a wall.
Page 17 Insert two mounting screws 3 inches apart. Allow about between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone. Plug the AC Adapter into the Base Unit. Wrap the AC Adapter cord around the strain relief on the Base Unit. of an inch 3/16 IN.
Page 18 Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. Plug one end of the long telephone cord(s) into the TEL LINE jack(s) on the Base Unit. Place the cord(s) inside the molded channel(s) on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Page 19 Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord(s) into the wall jack(s). Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled...
Page 20: Setting The Handset Retainer
Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. These steps describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up. Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit, and slide the tab out.
Page 21: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone Extending the Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack Press in on the Battery Cover Release and slide the battery compartment cover down. Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in.
Page 22: Installing The Beltclip
Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment, and slide the battery cover back on. The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one without losing any numbers stored in memory.
Page 23: Removing The Beltclip
Removing the Beltclip Pull back on the release tab and pull up. Replace the slot cover.
Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before plugging the phone line into your new phone. Ether place the Handset upright on the Base Unit —...
Page 25: Low Battery Indicator
Make sure the Status LED on the Base Unit lights. If the LED doesn’t light, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in, and that the Handset is making good contact with the Base Unit charging contacts. Continuous Battery Charging For the best battery performance, return the Handset to the Base Unit at the end of the day.
Page 26: Cleaning The Battery Contacts
Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Setting the Pulse-Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE-TONE switch is in the TONE position.
Page 27 To adjust the Speaker volume of your Base Unit, adjust the VOLUME slide switch until you hear the desired volume. To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press vol/can until you hear the desired ringer volume. To adjust the receiver volume, press vol/can while you are on a call.
Page 28: Automatic Digital Code Security
Automatic Digital Code Security To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to the EX 965 phone. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set automatically when you first use the phone.
Page 29 To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: Restore power to the Base Unit. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit. The status LED on the Base Unit will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set.
Page 30: Programming Your Ex 965
Programming Your EX 965 Refer to the foldout located in the front of this Operating Guide for key positions. Storing Memory Dial Numbers Numbers can be stored for use by the Base Unit and the Handset separately. There are 10 memory locations for the Base Unit, and 10 memory locations for the Handset.
Page 31: Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers
Entering Handset Memory Numbers For example, to store the nunmber 555-1212 in the Handset memory: Pick up the Handset and press mem . The LCD displays: Enter the number 5551212 on the Handset keypad. The LCD displays: You may enter a delay between numbers (for accessing a switchboard, or long distance service) by pressing the ch/pause button on the Handset at the point in the number sequence you wish to pause.
Page 32: Erasing A Stored Number
The * button counts as one digit and enters a four second delay. Enter 12 on the Base Unit keypad. If desired, press pause on the Base Unit to enter delays between numbers. Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Entering Base Unit Memory Numbers” on page 30.
Page 33: Using Your Ex 965
Refer to the foldout located in the front of this Operating Guide for key positions. Answering a Call from the Base Unit For example, to answer a call on line 1: The Base Unit rings, and the corresponding red line 1 LED on the base flashes.
Page 34: Making A Call From The Base Unit
When you finish the call, place the Handset back on the Base Unit. AutoStandby automatically hangs up the phone. There is no need to press talk to hang up. If the Handset is away from the Base Unit, press talk to hang up the phone.
Page 35: Two-Line Operation
Two-Line Operation The Handset and the Base Unit can be used on separate telephone lines at the same time. For example, if the Handset is on a call with line 1 , you can make or receive a call with the Base Unit and Speaker on line 2 .
Page 36: Chain Dialing
To store this number, refer to “Storing Memory Dial Numbers" on page 30. For example, if your bank’s telephone number is stored in Base Unit memory location 3, and your account number is stored in Base Unit memory location 4: Press line 1 , line 2 , or speaker on the Base Unit.
Page 37: 3-Way Conferencing
This feature lets you add a third party to your conversation. You can use the keys on either the Handset or the Base Unit. The EX 965 must first be connected with two separate telephone lines. For example, to add a party to the current call on line 1: Press hold to place the call on hold.
Page 38 Paging from the Handset to the Base Unit Press int’com on the Handset. (If no answer, press int’com to disconnect.) At the Base Unit, press speaker or int’com to answer the page. Speak into the microphone. To turn off the Intercom, press speaker at the Base Unit. Press int’com on the Handset.
Page 39: Troubleshooting
If your EX 965 Cordless Telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday.
Page 40: Specifications
General: The EX 965 complies with FCC parts 15 & 68. Frequency Control: Modulation: Operating Temperature: Base Unit: Receive/Transmit Frequency: Power Requirements: Size: Weight: Handset: Receive/Transmit Frequency: Power Requirements: Size: (w/ antenna) Weight: Battery: Specifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice. Specifications -10ºC to 50ºC 925.000 to 927.900 MHz...
Page 42 Before you read anything else, please observe the WARNING! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Page 43: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Base Unit Page/Find page/find Speaker speaker Mute mute Line 1 line 1 Line 2 line 2 Star/Tone Memory */tone Hold hold Numeric Keypad Pound Key # Conference conf Redial redial Flash flash Pause pause Speaker Volume Ring Volume Pulse - Tone DC Input Line 1/2 Jack...
Page 44 Controls and Functions Handset 1. Line 1 Button line 1 2. Line 2 Button line 2 3. Conference Button conf 4. Pound Key # 5. Channel/Pause Button ch/pause 6. Intercom Button int’com 7. Volume/Ring Button vol/ring 8. Memory Button 9. Star/Tone Button */tone 10.
Page 45 (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.

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