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- Page 1 VC7151-102A/ VC7151-202A/ VC7151-302A TWIN DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONE WITH WIRE-FREE MONITORING User’s manual Models: VC7151-102A/ ht tp: // hkphones.v tech.c om VC7151-202A/ VC7151-302A...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. -
Page 3: Save These Instructions
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation. -
Page 4: About Cordless Telephones
Battery • CAUTION: Use only the batteries indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the handset. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery for the handset. • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........1 Set Voice Langauge ......42 Set Date and Time ......42 What’s in the Box ......2 Quiet Mode ......... 43 Synchronize the Date & Time with Overview ........5 Calling Number Display Service ..43 Handset Overview ........ - Page 6 Use your Built-in Answering Edit a Phonebook Entry ...... 51 System ........63 Delete a Phonebook Entry ....51 New Message Indication ....63 Caller ID ........52 Message Playback......63 Caller ID Log ........52 Delete all Old Messages ..... 64 Review and Dial a Number in the Call Intercept ........
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This TWIN DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONE WITH WIRE-FREE MONITORING consists of the telephone system, Contact Sensor, and Motion Sensor. The telephone system is also sold separately or as: • Telephone system and Contact Sensor; • An Contact Sensor; or • A Motion Sensor. -
Page 8: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box Your telephone package contains the following items. Telephone line cord Telephone base adaptor Telephone base 1 set for VC7151-102A/ VC7151-202A/ VC7151-302A Battery Charger Charger Handset adaptor 1 set for VC7151-202A/ 2 sets for VC7151-302A... - Page 9 Spacers for magnet unit sensor unit mounting tape A (optional) (optional) Large screw x 2 Small screw x 2 (for fixing the (for fixing sensor spacer on the unit’s back cover on frame; optional) the spacer; optional) 1 set for VC7151-102A/ VC7151-202A/ VC7151-302A...
- Page 10 To get the following items, you can purchase a new VC7003A Motion Sensor separately. Motion Sensor CR123A Lithium battery Double-sided Screw for mounting tape back cover x 3 Anchor for Mounting bracket on back cover x 3 mounting base with screw Screw for mounting Anchor for mounting brackets x 2...
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Page 11: Overview
Overview Handset Overview 1 – CHARGE indicator 2 – LCD display 3 – Right Soft key • Press to review the sensor status when the phone is not in use. • While in a menu, press to select a menu item; or save an entry or setting. Left Soft key •... - Page 12 4 – REDIAL/PAUSE • Press repeatedly to review the redial list. • Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number. /TALK/RECALL 5 – • Make or answer a call. • Press to put the current call on hold when you receive an incoming call. •...
- Page 13 12 – VOLUME/ / • Review the phonebook when the phone is not in use. • Increase the listening volume during a call or message playback. • Scroll up while in a menu, or in the phonebook, caller ID log, or redial list. •...
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Page 14: Telephone Base Overview
Telephone Base Overview 1 – Right Soft key • Press to review the sensor status when the phone is not in use. • While in a menu, press to select a menu item; or save an entry or setting. Left Soft key •... - Page 15 3 – CANCEL • Silence the ringer temporarily while the telephone base is ringing. • Press and hold to erase the Missed call or Low battery message while the phone is not in use. • Press to return to the previous menu, or press and hold to return to idle mode, without making changes.
- Page 16 12 – LCD display 13 – REDIAL/PAUSE • Press repeatedly to review the redial list. • Press and hold to insert a dialing pause while entering a number. 14 – MENU/SELECT • While in a menu, press to select an item; or save an entry or setting. 15 –...
- Page 17 23 – /SPEAKER • Make or answer a call using the speakerphone. • Hang up a call during a call. 24 – MUTE • Mute the microphone during a call. • Silence the ringer temporarily while the telephone base is ringing.
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Page 18: Contact Sensor Overview
Contact Sensor Overview 1 – Magnet unit 2 – Sensor unit Sensor Unit Overview 1 – Latch button • Press to open the battery compartment case. 2 – Back cover 3 – Pair button • When the sensor has been deregistered from the telephone base, press and hold to enter the registration mode. -
Page 19: Display Icons Overview
Display Icons Overview Handset icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - the battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging. Speakerphone - the handset speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider. - Page 20 Telephone base icons Ringer off - the telephone base ringer is off. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider. Answering system on - the answering system is turned on to answer calls. Message - you have new message in the built-in answering system. Search bar icon - appears when in the phonebook menu.
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Page 21: Lights Overview
Lights Overview Handset indicators On when the handset speakerphone is in use. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or handset charger. Telephone base indicators SENSOR On when the door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box is opened. -
Page 22: Installation Setup
Installation Setup Telephone Installation You can choose to connect the telephone base for desktop usage or wall mounting. NOTES • Use only the adaptors provided. • Make sure the electrical outlets are not controlled by wall switches. • The adaptors are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under- the-table or cabinet outlet. -
Page 23: Install The Handset Battery
Install the handset battery NOTES • Use only the supplied battery. • If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage. Charge the handset battery Place the handset in the telephone base or a charger to charge. - Page 24 Handset battery Once you have installed the battery, the battery indicators show the battery status (see the table followed). NOTES • For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. • The battery is fully charged after 12 hours of continuous charging. Battery indicators Battery status Action...
- Page 25 Rotate the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and then push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Align the holes on the back of the telephone base with the standard wall plate. Slide the bracket down until it clicks securely in place.
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Page 26: Sensor Battery
Sensor Battery After you have installed the sensor battery, when the battery is low, the battery indicators will show the low battery status (see the table followed). Battery indicators Battery status Action The handset and The sensor battery is low. Replace the sensor batteries telephone base screen as follows:... -
Page 27: Contact Sensor Installation
Contact Sensor Installation Install batteries to the Contact Sensor NOTES • Use 2 x AAA batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. If you use other kind of batteries, the performance of the sensor varies. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Ni-Cad, Ni-Mh, etc) batteries. - Page 28 “Open/Closed X* is open. ” Missed alert icon and open icon will be displayed. Missed alert icon open icon will be displayed. Test the Contact Sensor’s signal strength You can mount the Contact Sensor on a door, window, medicine cabinet, or any object that opens or closes.
- Page 29 After testing the sensor signal strength, mark the mounting location on the door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box and its respective frame. Then, remove the adhesive tape and proceed to the mounting process. NOTES • The door images in this installation guide are for conceptual reference only.
- Page 30 Mount the Contact Sensor We recommend you mount the magnet unit on a door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box, and mount the sensor unit on its respective frame. You can use the spacers provided if there is a difference in level between the door and the frame.
- Page 31 Mount the magnet unit Without Spacer Mount with tape 1. Attach mounting tape C onto the rectangular area at the rear side of the magnet unit, 2. Stick the magnet unit onto the door. With Spacer Mount with tape You can choose one out of the four spacers with suitable height, and then add it to the magnet unit.
- Page 32 Mount the sensor unit Without Spacer Mount with tape 1. Attach the mounting tape B onto the rectangular area at the rear side of the back cover 2. Stick the sensor unit onto the frame.
- Page 33 With Spacer Mount spacer with tape 1. Attach mounting tape A onto the rectangular area at the rear side of the spacer. 2. Stick the spacer onto the frame. -OR- Mount spacer with screws 1. Use a pencil to mark two holes on the desired location on the frame, with the aid of the two holes on the spacer of the sensor unit.
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Page 34: Before Use
Before Use After you install your telephone, or power returns following a power outage, the telephone system will prompt you to set the date and time first. Set Date and Time NOTES • Make sure you set the date and time including the year correctly; otherwise the answering system does not announce the correct day of the week for your recorded messages time stamp. -
Page 35: Sensor
Sensor The sensor helps you to monitor your door, window, medicine cabinet, or an area around your house. This keeps you notified if the monitored object is open or closed, or someone has accessed an area that is off-limits. When any of the monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box opens, or when there is motion in the monitored area, the sensor sends an alert to your telephone. -
Page 36: Arm/Disarm The Sensor Alert System
Arm/Disarm the Sensor Alert System You can use the ARM/DISARM key on the handset or telephone base to turn on or off the sensor alerts immediately, by arming or disarming the sensor alert system. To disarm the sensor alert system: •... -
Page 37: Sensor Mode
Sensor Mode You can choose Local mode to receive alerts at the telephone system, or Remote mode to receive calls at other numbers you have specified. This allows you to get notified even when you are away from home. The preset sensor mode is Local. In Remote mode, when you receive the remote alert call, you will hear the alert message and then you can choose to listen to the sound in your house;... -
Page 38: Edit Numbers For Remote Calls
Edit numbers for remote calls You can add, edit, or delete a telephone number for remote calls. Press MODE on the handset or telephone base when idle. Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to choose Remote, and then press OPTIONS. - Page 39 NOTES • At the last 10 seconds of exit delay time, there will be a beep every second. • When a delay time has been set, there will not be any local or remote call alerts when a monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box is open, or when there is motion in the monitored area, during the delay time.
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Page 40: Access An Individual Sensor Menu
Access an Individual Sensor Menu The sensors menus appear when there is at least one sensor registered to the telephone base. SENSORS Press on the handset or telephone base when idle, and then press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK/ on the telephone base to scroll to the desired sensor. -
Page 41: Set Alert Schedule As Always On
Set Alert Schedule as Always on The default setting of sensors’ alert schedule is Always on. You will receive an announcement alert - “Contact X is open” Open/closed 1 or “Motion X sensor detected motion”, every time a monitored Set schedule door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box is opened, or there is motion in the monitored area. -
Page 42: Set A Time Range For Alerts
Set a Time Range for Alerts You can choose to receive an announcement alert - “ “ Contact X is open” or “Motion X sensor detected motion”, when a monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard , when a monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box is opened, or when there is motion in the monitored area, during a preset time period of the day. -
Page 43: Turn Off The Alerts
Turn off the Alerts You can choose not to receive an announcement alert when a monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box is opened, or when there is motion in the monitored area. If it is a monitored door, window, drawer, cupboard or jewelry box that is opened, the icon will still display on the handset and telephone base. -
Page 44: Alert Notifications
Alert Notifications You can choose the type of notification to receive when a sensor is triggered. The preset alert notification type is All alerts on. Definitions of notification types: Msg - The LCD display messages, Contact X is open or Motion X detected motion, on the handset and telephone base. -
Page 45: Test Sensor Signal Strength
Test Sensor Signal Strength Before you mount the sensor, follow the instructions below to check the signal strength between the sensor and the telephone base. Make sure you mount the sensor in a location where the signal strength is good. Using a handset: Press MENU on the handset when idle. -
Page 46: Rename The Sensor
Rename the Sensor You can choose a specified name for each sensor. The new name will also be announced in announcement alerts. Press SENSORS on the handset or telephone base when idle, and then press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK/ on the telephone base to scroll to the desired sensor. -
Page 47: Sensor Log
Sensor Log The sensor log menu appears when there is at least one sensor registered to the telephone base. Open/Closed 1 Open/Closed 1 The sensor log stores a maximum of 50 entries for the Open/Closed 1 sensor activities from all sensors. Open/Closed 1 Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. -
Page 48: Configure Your Telephone
Configure your Telephone Using the Menus 1. Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. 2. Press Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK/ on the telephone base to scroll until the screen displays the desired feature menu. SELECT 3. -
Page 49: Quiet Mode
Quiet Mode You can turn on the quiet mode for a period of time. During this period, all tones (except paging tone) and call screening are muted. When you turn on the quiet mode, the answering system turns on automatically. 1. -
Page 50: Telephone Operations
Telephone Operations Make a Call /TALK/RECALL or 1. Press on the handset, or press on the base. 2. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. -OR- • Enter the telephone number on the handset or base, and /TALK/RECALL or then press on the handset, or press... -
Page 51: Mute
Mute The mute function allows you to hear the other party but the other party cannot hear you. 1. During a call, press MUTE on the handset or telephone base. The screen displays Muted until the mute function is turned off. 2. -
Page 52: Equalizer
Equalizer The equalizer feature on the handset enables you to change the quality of the handset audio to best suit your hearing. OPTIONS 1. During a call, press on the handset or telephone base. on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the 2. -
Page 53: Save A Redial Entry To The Phonebook
Save a Redial Entry to the Phonebook 1. When the desired redial entry displays, press SAVE. 2. Use the dialing keys and BACKSP to edit the number, and then press NEXT. SAVE 3. Use the dialing keys to edit the name, and then press to save. -
Page 54: Switch An Otb Communication To The Intercom Call
Switch an OTB communication to the intercom call While talking in an OTB call with a single device, you can switch to the intercom call. During an OTB communication: 1. Press INTCOM on the handset or the base. 2. The screen displays Switch to intercom? Press SELECT. /TALK/RECALL , , or ANSWER 3. -
Page 55: Share Call
Share Call You can share an outside call with other device to make a 3-way conversation. 1. Press OPTIONS on the handset or telephone base during a call. 2. Press SELECT to choose Intercom. Use the dialing keys to enter a destination device number. -
Page 56: Phonebook
Phonebook The phonebook stores up to 50 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. Add a Phonebook Entry 1. Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. 2. Press Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to... -
Page 57: Review And Dial From The Phonebook
Review and Dial from the Phonebook Entries are sorted alphabetically. 1. Press on the handset or PHONEBOOK/ on the telephone base when idle. -OR- i. Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. on the handset, or CALLS / or ii. -
Page 58: Caller Id
Caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you may see the caller’s name, number, date and time of calls that are sent by your telephone service provider after the first or second ring. -
Page 59: Delete All Caller Id Log Entries
Delete all Caller ID Log Entries 1. Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the 2. Press Press telephone base to scroll to Caller ID log and then press SELECT. on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the 3. -
Page 60: Call Block
Call Block Value your time and don’t be disturbed by unwanted calls, VTech’s Call Block allows you to block incoming calls from Private or Unavailable numbers or both. The Call Block Black List also blocks up to 20 specific numbers that you can program into your phone. -
Page 61: Review The Call Block List
Review the Call Block List Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to Call block, and then press SELECT. SELECT to select Block list. Press SELECT to choose Review. -
Page 62: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Key Tone You can adjust the key tone volume, or turn the key tone off. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to Phone setup, and then press SELECT. on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the Press telephone base to scroll to choose Key tone, and then press SELECT. -
Page 63: Temporary Ringer Silencing
NOTE • If the handset ringer volume is set to off, the handset is silenced for all incoming calls except paging tone. To adjust the telephone base ringer volume: Press /VOL/ on the telephone base when idle. Temporary Ringer Silencing When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. -
Page 64: About The Built-In Answering System And Voicemail Service
About the Built-in Answering System and Voicemail Service For message recording, your telephone has a built-in answering system, and it also support voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fee may apply). The main differences between them are as follows: Category Built-in answering system Voicemail from telephone service... -
Page 65: Set Your Built-In Answering System
Set your Built-in Answering System Your answering system has various features, read below for the basic settings. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos in the answering system is approximately 22 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics. -
Page 66: Record Your Own Announcement
Record your Own Announcement You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it with your own recorded announcement. It can be up to 90 seconds in length. Press MENU on the handset or telephone base when idle. on the handset, or CALLS / or Press PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to... -
Page 67: Set Number Of Rings
Set Number of Rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 rings; or toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system answers after 2 rings when you have new messages, or after 4 rings when you have no new messages. -
Page 68: Recording Time
Recording Time You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. Press MENU when the phone is not in use. Press on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / on the telephone base to scroll to Answering sys, and then press SELECT. on the handset, or CALLS / or PHONEBOOK / Press on the telephone base to scroll to Ans sys setup, then press SELECT. -
Page 69: Use Your Built-In Answering System
Use your Built-in Answering System New Message Indication When you received a message on your answering system, displays on both the handset and telephone base, XX New msgs displays on the handset, and XX New messages /PLAY displays on the telephone base. To retrieve, press when the phone is not in use. -
Page 70: Delete All Old Messages
• Press DELETE to delete the message. • Press to call back the caller if the message contains caller ID information. The handset screen displays the caller ID information. CALL • Press to call back the caller. BACK • Press to restart the message playback. -
Page 71: Remote Access
Remote Access A two-digit security code is required to access the messages, or change the sensor mode setting remotely, from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can use this preset code, or set your own. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code. -
Page 72: Change Sensor Mode From Remote Access
Change Sensor Mode from Remote Access Follow steps 1 and 2 in Remote access section on page 65 to enter remote access mode. Press * on your remote touch-tone telephone to enter the sensor mode command session. You can enter one of the following remote commands to change to the respective sensor mode. -
Page 73: Use The Built-In Answering System And Voicemail Service
Use the Built-in Answering System and Voicemail Service You can use your answering system and voicemail service together by setting your answering system to answer before voicemail service answers as described below. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider. -
Page 74: Turn Off The New Voicemail Indicators
Turn off the New Voicemail Indicators If you have retrieved your voicemail while away from home, and the handset still displays the new voicemail indicators, use this feature to turn off the indicators. NOTE • This feature turns off the indicators only, it does not delete your voicemail messages. Press MENU when the handset is not in use. -
Page 75: Add A New Handset
Add a New Handset You can add new cordless handset (VC7100A) (purchased separately) to your telephone system. This telephone system accommodates up to five DECT cordless handset. To register a new VC7100A handset to the telephone base: • Place the new/non-registered handset in the telephone base. The handset and telephone base show Registering... -
Page 76: Add A New Sensor
Add a New Sensor You can also add new Contact Sensor (VC7002A), or Motion Sensor (VC7003A) to your telephone system (all purchased separately). You can register up to 30 sensors to the telephone base. To register a new VC7002A Contact Sensor to the telephone base: Press MENU on the telephone base when idle. -
Page 77: Deregister The Sensor
Deregister the Sensor If you have purchased a new accessory sensor to replace an old sensor, follow the instructions to deregister your old sensor. To replace a sensor, deregister the registered sensor first, and then register this new sensor to the telephone base. To deregister a single sensor: Press MENU on the handset or the telephone base when idle. -
Page 78: Eco Mode
ECO Mode This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base. General Product Care Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. -
Page 79: Storage
Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower. Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment. -
Page 80: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Below are the questions most frequently asked about the cordless telephone. My telephone does not Make sure the telephone base is installed properly, and battery is work at all. installed and charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use. - Page 81 My handset beeps Move the handset closer to the telephone base. It may be out of and is not performing range. normally. I hear other calls when Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack. Plug in a using the telephone. different telephone.
- Page 82 The sensor does not Make sure batteries are installed. work at all. SENSORS Check if the softkey is displayed on the idle screen of the SENSORS telephone base or handset. If yes, press and then scroll to check if the desired sensor is on the sensor list. If the desired sensor is not found, then it may be deregistered from the telephone base.
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Page 83: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Transmit 1881.792 - 1897.344 MHz frequency Channels Sensor Contact Sensor: operating 0°F (-18°C) to 130°F (55°C) temperature Nominal Indoor: Appromixately 50 metres effective range Outdoor: Appromixately 300 metres Handset Standby time: Up to 100 Hours operating time Talk time: Up to 10 Hours Power Handset battery - requirements... -
Page 84: Disclaimer
This product is not designed for security purposes. When properly installed and maintained, this product may in some cases reduce the risk of burglary, fire, robbery or other events occurring without providing an alarm. VTech is not responsible for losses, injury, or damage resulting from the use of this product. - Page 85 VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD. A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. © 2016 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 06/16. V2.0.
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