VTech CS6147 User Manual
VTech CS6147 User Manual

VTech CS6147 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s manual w w w.v tec h.c om / hk / tel Model: CS6147...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1 SET UP THE TELEPHONE ..........2 Package Contents ................2 Location .................... 2 Connect the Corded Base Station ............ 3 Connect the Charger ................. 3 Install and Charge the Handset Batteries ......... 4 GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE ...........
  • Page 3 4.13 Make an Internal Call ..............23 4.13.1 Intercom ................. 23 4.13.2 Call All Handsets ............23 4.13.3 Transfer an External Call ..........24 4.13.4 Make a 3-way Conference Call ........24 PRIVATE CONTACTS ............25 Add a New Contacts Entry .............. 25 Search for a Contacts Entry ............
  • Page 4 Base Settings using the Base ............41 7.5.1 Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls ......41 7.5.2 Set the Ringer Melody for External Calls ......41 7.5.3 Set the Ringer Volume ............41 7.5.4 De-register a Handset ............42 7.5.5 Set the Flash Time ............
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 6: Set Up The Telephone

    SET UP THE TELEPHONE Package Contents The package contains the following items: • 1 Base station • 1 Corded handset • 1 Cordless handset • 1 Charger pod with an AC power adapter • 1 AC power adapter (for base unit) •...
  • Page 7: Connect The Corded Base Station

    Connect the Corded Base Station Insert the DC plug of the power adapter and the telephone line cord into the base station, as shown above. Insert the other end of the power adapter into the wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch and the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack.
  • Page 8: Install And Charge The Handset Batteries

    Install and Charge the Handset Batteries Slide open the battery compartment cover. Place the two batteries as indicated. Respect the polarity. Slide the battery compartment cover back. Put the handset on the base to charge for 16 hours first time. A beep indicates that the handset is properly placed on the base.
  • Page 9: Get To Know Your Phone

    GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE Overview of the Handset 1. SLIDE UP/DOWN ( During a call: Press to increase or decrease the earpiece volume. 2. M1/M2/M3 - DIRECT MEMORY KEYS ( In idle mode: Press and hold to dial the number stored in the memory key. 3.
  • Page 10 4. UP/CALL LOG (p/CID) In idle mode: Press to access the call log. In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items. In contacts list/redial list/call log: Press to scroll up the list. 5. DOWN/REDIAL LIST (q/REDIAL) In idle mode: Press to access the redial list. In menu mode: Press to scroll down the menu items.
  • Page 11: Overview Of The Corded Base

    Overview of the Corded Base 1. LCD DISPLAY 2. UP (pVOL +) In menu mode: Press to scroll up the menu items. In Phonebook list / Redial list / Call log: Press to scroll up the list. During a call or TAM message playback: Press to increase the volume. 3.
  • Page 12 7. MEMORY KEYS ( / / In predial mode: Long press to store the number entered from idle mode. In idle mode: Press to dial out to the number stored in the memory key. 8. ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD, STAR ( ), HARSH ( In predial or editing mode: Press to insert a digit / character / * / # 0 key in predial or editing mode: Press and hold to insert a pause.
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Handset Charger

    Overview of the Handset Charger CHARGING CRADLE Handset LCD Display Icons and Symbols The screen display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. Steadily on when the handset is within range of the base. Flashes when the handset is in marginal range of the base. Off when the handset is out of range of the base or cannot communicate with the base.
  • Page 14 Steadily on when the telephone answering machine (TAM) is turned on. Flashes when a new message is received in the answering machine. Steadily on when there is(are) new call(s) in call log. Steadily on when the ringer is switched off. Steadily on when an alarm is set.
  • Page 15: Handset Menu Structure

    Handset Menu Structure In idle mode, pressing will firstly access the CONTACTS menu. Refer to the following for the menu structure. Main Menu CONTACTS CALL LOG BS SET HS SET Sub menu Review Review Call DEL HS RINGER contacts list DIALMODE TONE FLASH...
  • Page 16: Base Lcd Display

    Base LCD Display The screen display gives you information on the current status of the telephone. This will display when there is a new CID entry or if one is being viewed. Indicate a call is in progress. This will display when you are in the phonebook menu. This will display when the same caller has called more than once Indicate that handsfree is being used.
  • Page 17: Base Menu Structure

    Base Menu Structure In idle mode, pressing will firstly access the PHONEBOOK menu. Refer to the following for the menu structure. Main Menu PHONEBOOK CALL LOG DATE & TIME Sub menu VIEW MISSED TIME FORMAT RECEIVED SET CLOCK EDIT DIALED DELETE DELETE ALL PB STATUS...
  • Page 18: Text And Digit Entry Table

    Text and Digit Entry Table The following tables show you where each letter and punctuation character can be found. This will be helpful when storing a name in the contacts or renaming your handset. In editing mode, a cursor is displayed to indicate the current text entry position. It is positioned at the right of the last character entered.
  • Page 19: Use Your Phone

    USE YOUR PHONE Make an External Call 4.1.1 Preparatory Dialing Using a handset: Enter the phone number and press to dial the number. Press again to turn on the speakerphone. Press to clear the entry. Using the base: Enter the phone number and lift up the corded handset or press to dial the number.
  • Page 20: Call From The Call Log

    4.1.4 Call from the Call Log Using a handset: Press to access the call log. Press to access the call log from the main menu. Press to select the desired call log entry. Press to dial the selected call log entry. Press it again to turn on the speakerphone.
  • Page 21: Make A Call From Direct Access Memory

    Make a Call from Direct Access Memory Using a handset: In idle mode, press and hold to dial the number pre-stored into the keys respectively. Press , and then press and hold to dial the number pre-stored into the keys respectively. NOTES: •...
  • Page 22: Pxbooster Function

    PxBOOSTER Function The PxBOOSTER function allows you to amplify the handset earpiece volume to compensate for the ear’s limited sensitivity. Using a handset: To turn on the PxBOOSTER function: • Press at any time during a call. The handset top indicator will turn on. •...
  • Page 23: Adjust Earpiece And Hands Free Volume

    Adjust Earpiece and Hands Free Volume There are 5 levels (VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5) to choose from for each of earpiece and handsfree volume. Using a handset: During a call: Press to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.
  • Page 24: Emergency Call Without Main Power

    4.10 Emergency Call without Main Power The corded base unit can make an emergency call with the corded handset when the mains AC power is disconnected. Pick up the corded handset and wait for several seconds to get the dial tone and then enter the phone number to make a call.
  • Page 25: Store A Redial Number Into The Contacts

    4.11.2 Store a Redial Number into the Contacts Using a handset: Follow Steps 1 and 2 in section 4.11.1. Press to select STORE. Press to enter the name. Press to store the redial number into the contacts. Press to select contacts melody. Press to browse the melody list.
  • Page 26: Delete The Entire Redial List

    4.11.4 Delete the Entire Redial List Using a handset: Follow Steps 1 and 2 in section 4.11.1. Press to select DEL ALL. Press to confirm. Press to reconfirm. Using the base: Follow Steps 1 and 2 in section 4.11.1 Press to select DELETE ALL? Press to confirm.
  • Page 27: Make An Internal Call

    4.13 Make an Internal Call This feature allows you to make internal calls, transfer external calls and make conference calls. If the called base or handset is not answered within 60 seconds, the called base or handset will stop ringing and the calling one will return to standby mode. 4.13.1 Intercom Using a handset:...
  • Page 28: Transfer An External Call

    4.13.3 Transfer an External Call Using a handset: During an external call: Press to select INTERCOM. Press to select the desired handset you want to intercom with. The external call is put on hold automatically and the called handset rings. Press on the called handset to establish an internal call.
  • Page 29: Private Contacts

    PRIVATE CONTACTS Your phone can store up to 20 private contacts in the cordless handset and 50 private contacts entries in the telephone base with names and numbers. Each contacts entry can have a maximum of 20 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name. You can also select different ringer tones for your contacts entries.
  • Page 30: Search For A Contacts Entry

    Search for a Contacts Entry In idle: 1. Enter the contacts list. 2. Enter the first character of your desired name of the contacts entries by multi-tap. View a Contacts Entry Using a handset: In idle: Press to select CONTACTS main menu item and then press to access the contacts list.
  • Page 31: Edit A Contacts Entry

    Edit a Contacts Entry Using a handset: In idle: Press to select CONTACTS main menu item and then press to access the contacts list. Press to select the desired contacts entry. Press to select EDIT. Press and the current contents of the selected contacts entry displays. Edit the name and press Edit the number and press Press...
  • Page 32: Delete A Contacts Entry

    Delete a Contacts Entry Using a handset: In idle: Press to select CONTACTS main menu item and then press to access the contacts list. Press to select the desired contacts entry. Press to select DELETE. Press to confirm. Using the base: In idle: Press to select PHONEBOOK.
  • Page 33: Check The Contacts Usage

    Check the Contacts Usage You can check how many contacts entries have been occupied in your phone and how many contacts entries are available for you to store in the contacts. Using a handset: Press to select CONTACTS main menu item and then press to access the contacts list.
  • Page 34: Caller Display (Network Dependent)

    6 CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) This feature is available if you have subscribed the Caller Line Identification service with your network service provider. Your phone can store up to 10 received calls on the cordless handset and 20 calls on the telephone base with date/time information in the call log.
  • Page 35: Store A Call Log Number Into The Phonebook

    Store a Call Log Number into the Phonebook Using a handset: 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in section 6.1. 2. Press to select STORE. 3. Press to enter the name. 4. Press and the selected call log number will be displayed. 5.
  • Page 36: Delete The Entire Call Log

    Delete the Entire Call Log Using a handset: Follow Steps 1 and 2 in section 6.1. Press to select DEL ALL. Press to confirm. Press to re-confirm. Using the base: Follow Steps from 1 to 4 in Section 6.1. Press to select DELETE ALL? Press to confirm.
  • Page 37: Phone Settings

    PHONE SETTINGS Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalize your phone the way you like it to work. Clock Settings You will need to set the correct date and time so that you know when you received answering machine messages or call log entries.
  • Page 38 Set the Date Press to select CLOCK. Press to select SET DATE. Press to enter the date information. The date entered will be in the format you set in section 7.1.1. Press to confirm. NOTE: If date has been set before, the current date will display, otherwise, “DDMMYY” will be displayed.
  • Page 39: Alarm Settings (Handset Only)

    Alarm Settings (Handset only) You can use this phone to set an alarm clock. When an alarm is set, the displays on the screen. When the alarm time is reached, the and “ALARM ON” flash on the screen ringing with the alarm melody for a duration of 45 seconds. You can press any key to disable the alarm.
  • Page 40: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings 7.3.1 Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls You can set special melody to personalize your internal ringer. A total of 10 melodies are provided for your selection. Press to select HS SET. Press to select RINGER. Press to select INT RING.
  • Page 41: Set Alert Tones

    7.3.4 Set Alert Tones A single beep is emitted when you press a key. You can turn on or off the key tone. You can also turn on the alert tones when low battery and out of range are detected. Low battery tone will be emitted while you are talking with the phone to alert you that you need to charge up your battery.
  • Page 42: Choose The Information To Be Displayed In Idle

    7.3.7 Choose the Information to be Displayed in Idle You can choose to display time or handset name in your idle screen. 1. Press to select HS SET. 2. Press to select DISPLAY. 3. Press to select HS NAME or TIME. 4.
  • Page 43: Base Settings Using The Handset

    Base Settings using the Handset 7.4.1 De-register a Handset You are requested to enter the 4-digit PIN in order to de-register a handset from the base station. The on the de-registered handset will be off. NOTE: You cannot de-register the handset that you are currently using. Press to select BS SET.
  • Page 44: Change The System Pin Code

    7.4.4 Change the System PIN Code A 4-digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN is 0000. Press to select BS SET. Press to select CHG PIN.
  • Page 45: Base Settings Using The Base

    Base Settings using the Base 7.5.1 Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls You can set special melody to personalize your base internal ringer. A total of 10 melodies are provided for your selection. Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select RING SETUP. Press to select INT RING.
  • Page 46: De-Register A Handset

    7.5.4 De-register a Handset You will need to enter the 4-digit system PIN codein order to de-register a handset from the base station. (The default PIN is 0000.) Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select DELETE HS. Press and you are requested to enter the 4-digit system PIN. Enter the 4-digit system PIN.
  • Page 47: Set The Keytone

    7.5.6 Set the Keytone The Key tone is a confirmation beep when you press any key. It is set on by default, but can be turned off, if desired. Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select KEY TONE. Press to select ON or OFF. Press to confirm.
  • Page 48: Registration

    Registration Your handset and base station is pre-registered. Up to five handsets can be registered to a single base station. If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the base station ( flashes even when the handset is near the base station), register your handset according to the following procedure.
  • Page 49: Reset Your Phone

    Reset Your Phone You can reset your phone to the default settings. After reset, all your personal settings and call log entries will be deleted, but your contacts list remains unchanged. Using a handset: Press to select DEFAULT. Press and you are requested to enter the 4-digit system PIN. Enter the 4-digit system PIN (default PIN is 0000).
  • Page 50: Answering Machine

    ANSWERING MACHINE Your telephone base includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. The answering machine can store up to 59 messages within the maximum recording time of approximately 14 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users of your phone.
  • Page 51: Play Messages On Tam

    Play Messages on TAM If you have new messages, the display will show e.g. 02/05 MSGS, which means you have 2 new message out of total 5 messages. New messages are played first, and then are saved as old messages, until they are deleted. Old messages are played again after all new messages are played completely.
  • Page 52: Delete All Messages On Tam

    Using the base direct key: In idle: Press to listen to messages and memos. Press if you want to stop the playback. Press once if you want to repeat the current message from the beginning, or press twice to skip back to the previous message during message playback. Press if you want to skip forward to the next message during message playback.
  • Page 53: Record Memos On Tam

    Record Memos on TAM You can record your memo message for another user. When you record a memo, the message counter will increase by one and the message can be played in the same way as answering machine messages. Memo recording can still function even when the answering machine is turned off.
  • Page 54: Answering Machine Settings (Base Only)

    Answering Machine Settings (Base Only) 8.5.1 Set the Answer Mode By default, the answer machine is set in ANS&REC mode which allows callers to leave a message. This mode can be changed to ANSONLY which does not allow callers to leave a message.
  • Page 55: Record Your Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    8.5.2 Record your Outgoing Message (OGM) You can record your own OGM for ANS & REC mode or ANSWER ONLY mode. When you record your own OGM, it will be used when the answering machine answers the call. If your personalized OGM is deleted, the pre-set OGM will be restored automatically.
  • Page 56: Playback The Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    8.5.3 Playback the Outgoing Message (OGM) Using a handset: Press to select TAM. Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select OGM SET. Press to select ANS&REC or ANSONLY. Press to select PLAYBACK. Press to play your personalized OGM (if you have recorded a personalized OGM before) and “PLAYING“...
  • Page 57: Delete A Personalized Ogm (Set Ogm To Default)

    8.5.4 Delete a Personalized OGM (SET OGM to DEFAULT) Using a handset: Repeat Steps 1 to 6 in the section of Playback the Outgoing Message (OGM). Press to delete your personalized OGM and return to previous menu and the pre-set OGM is restored automatically. NOTE: If pre-set OGM is playing, you are not allowed to delete the pre-set OGM.
  • Page 58: Set The Recording Time Of Incoming Message

    8.5.6 Set the Recording Time of Incoming Message You can set the maximum length of the recording time of the incoming messages. Using a handset: Press to select TAM. Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select REC TIME. Press to select your desired recording time (Available options: 60S, 120S, 180S, or UNLIMIT).
  • Page 59: Change The Compression Rate

    8.5.8 Change the Compression Rate Three different compression rates (HIGH, MID and LOW) are provided for you to select different quality levels of recording incoming message. The lower the compression rate, the higher the recording quality level attained, but the shorter the total recording time available.
  • Page 60: Activate Remote Access

    8.5.9 Activate Remote Access Your phone lets you check your messages, or otherwise operate your answering machine, by calling the answering machine when you are away from home by entering a 4-digit remote access PIN on a tone-dialing phone. Use the 4-digit remote access PIN code to prevent other people from unauthorized access of your answering machine.
  • Page 61: Activate Or Deactivate The Remote Access

    8.5.9.2 Activate or Deactivate the Remote access Using a handset: Press to select TAM. Press to select SETTINGS. Press to select REMOTE. Press to select ON or OFF to turn on or off the remote access respectively. Press to confirm. Using the base: Press to select ANS.
  • Page 62: Remote Operations

    8.5.9.4 Remote Operations If you are away from your home, you can call your answering machine to switch on or off the answering machine and listen to your messages remotely using another tone- dialing phone. Place a call from a tone-dialing phone. When the answering machine answers the call and starts playing OGM, press Enter the 4-digit Remote Access PIN (default PIN is 0000).
  • Page 63: Default Settings

    INT RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 EXT RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 EARPIECE VOLUME VOLUME 5 SPEAKER VOLUME VOLUME 5 HANDSET NAME VTECH KEY TONE LOW BATTERY BEEP OUT OF RANGE BEEP AUTO ANSWER DATE FORMAT DD--MM--YYYY TIME FORMAT 24 HR SET DATE...
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions listed below. Problem Solutions My telephone does • Make sure the batteries are installed and charged not work at all. correctly. • For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
  • Page 65 There is • The handset may be out of range. Move it closer to the interference telephone base. during a • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital telephone subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you must conversation.
  • Page 66 PBX systems. Technical Support For technical support, please call VTech Technical Inquiry Hotline 852-2667 7433. Please read out the serial number of this telephone to Technical Center. The serial number can be found in the battery compartment after having the batteries...
  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Basic Information Dimensions Handset: width / depth / height = 56.5 X 39 X 180 mm Base: width / depth / height = 215.6 X 170 X 64 mm Charger: 94 x 94 x 52 mm Weight Handset: 142.8g Base: 542.1g Charger: 119.0g Valid range...
  • Page 68: Care And Maintenance Instructions

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Take care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it 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.
  • Page 69 Suite 1601, Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Customer Service Hotline: (852) 2666 5558 Technical Inquiry Hotline: (852) 2667 7433 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. © 2012 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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