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Lucent Technologies MLC-5 Manual

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CIB 3126
Multiline Cordless 5-Button (MLC-5)
Voice Terminal
CIB 3126
Comcode 105-716-617
Issue 1

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  • Page 1 CIB 3126 Multiline Cordless 5-Button (MLC-5) Voice Terminal CIB 3126 Comcode 105-716-617 Issue 1...
  • Page 2 CIB 3126 Multiline Cordless 5-Button Voice Terminal (MLC-5) The MLC-5 Cordless Voice Terminal can be connected to your System 25 or MERLIN® Communications System. This booklet provides instal- lation procedures and operating instructions, including how to connect the cordless voice terminal to your system and how to program and use features and channels.

  • Page 3: Using The Controls

    Using the Controls BASE UNIT CONTROLS Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the controls on the base unit (Figure 1). FIGURE 1 The base unit. Retractable antenna When the handset is removed from the base unit, this antenna must be fully extended so that you can receive all incoming calls and have clear, strong reception.
  • Page 4 (ICOM) Number/Personal Dialing Code (PDC) assigned to the cord- less voice terminal and the ICOM No./PDC and names of other peo- ple on the system. When you have more than one MLC-5 Cordless Voice Terminal in an area, it is especially important to write the ICOM No./PDC assigned to each of them to help ensure that the proper...

  • Page 5: Handset Controls

    HANDSET CONTROLS Take a moment to look over the controls that operate the handset (Fig- ure 2). FIGURE 2 The handset. 1 Antennas Two antennas are provided with the handset: a retractable antenna and a flexible antenna. WARNING: Never operate the handset outside during an electrical storm.
  • Page 6 > Flexible Antenna (packaged separately) This antenna can replace the retractable antenna so that the handset is easier to carry when placed in the carrying adapter. On/Off The light next to this button must be on when you answer or make a call.

  • Page 7: Installation

    11 Channel During normal operation, press this button to change channels for clearer reception. In cases of strong interference, you may have to move closer to the base unit in order to change channels. If the handset is out of range, two short beeps sound to indicate that the handset must be moved closer to the base unit.
  • Page 8 If more than one cordless voice terminal is being used, do not place a handset from one cordless voice terminal into the base unit of another. If this accidentally occurs place the proper handset in its corresponding base unit for at least 10 seconds. The range of your cordless voice terminal may be reduced when operating the handset around metal walls.

  • Page 9: Desktop Installation

    Directory Card These cards are provided on both the carrying adapter and the base unit to write the ICOM No./PDC and the names of the people assigned to them. Follow these steps: Insert a paperclip into the U-shaped hole at the bottom edge of the plastic cover (see Step 1 of Figure 5) and slide it upwards towards the top of the card.
  • Page 10 MERLIN II SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT (FRONT VIEW) MLC-5 Base U n i t Modular jack Wall jack FIGURE 3 Connecting the cordless voice terminal to a MERLIN System. Connect the other end to a modular wall jack or similar interface that terminates in a jack field connected to a voice terminal jack on your control unit.

  • Page 11: Wall Mounting

    SYSTEM 25 CONTROL UNIT (BACK VIEW) MLC-5 Base Unit Modular jack Wall jack FIGURE 4 Connecting the cordless voice terminal to System 25. Place the handset into the base unit. NOTE: Be sure the T/P switch is in the center ( Ž ) position.
  • Page 12 Turn the hook upside down and reinsert it into the hole so that the top portion of the hook protrudes into the receiver pocket (Figure 5). Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 FIGURE 5 Removing and reinserting the handset hook. Replace the directory card and plastic cover.
  • Page 13 At least 6 feet away from electromagnetic equipment and equip- > ment with microprocessors At least 20 feet away from the control unit > Locate a wall stud. NOTE: If a wall stud is unavailable, use toggle bolts instead of the screws to mount the base unit.
  • Page 14 Arrange the power cords so that they run down the wall behind the cordless voice terminal. Plug the power supply into the wall outlet that is not controlled by a switch. The Channel indicator on the base unit goes on. Hold the base unit so that the screws or mounting sleeves protruding from the wall fit into the holes on the bottom of the base unit (Figure FIGURE 7 Inserting the base unit.
  • Page 15 CHARGING AND REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERIES Place the handset in the base unit every night to recharge the batteries. The batteries fully charge in approximately 8 to 10 hours. Charging the Handset Batteries The handset batteries must be charged under the following conditions: When your cordless voice terminal is first installed When the “Lo Batt”...
  • Page 16 Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 FIGURE 8 Removing the batteries. Plug the cord of the new battery pack into the handset (Figure 9, Step 1). Place the new battery pack into the compartment, with the cord tucked between the top of the battery pack and the battery plug. Fasten the clip over the battery pack by pressing it down into the opening and to the right until the top of the clip is under the plastic hook (Figure 9, Step 2).
  • Page 17 Step 2 Step 1 Step 3 FIGURE 9 Replacing the batteries. TESTING YOUR CORDLESS VOICE TERMINAL Once you have installed the cordless terminal, follow this test to confirm that it is working properly: Slide the T/P switch to T. All the lights on both the handset and the base unit begin to flash, and the ringers sound in both the handset and the base unit.
  • Page 18 Installing the Carrying Adapter To attach the handset to your belt or pocket (Figure 10), install the carry- ing adapter as follows: FIGURE 10 The carrying adapter. Position the carrying adapter over the back of the handset. Align the snap legs with the recesses in the handset. Insert one snap leg into the recess while pushing down on the other snap leg until you hear the click of the snap.

  • Page 19: Installing The Flexible Antenna

    PROGRAMMING CHANNELS If you have more than one MLC-5 Cordless Voice Terminal operating in the same area, they cannot share the same channels. You must pro- gram each of them to operate on different channels (0 through 9) to prevent interference.

  • Page 20: Placing Outside Calls

    NOTE: If two short beeps sound, the channel change is not successful. Move closer to the base unit and try again. You can also change the channel when you are not on a call. The Chan- nel indicator on the base unit shows the current channel setting (0 through 9).

  • Page 21: Answering Calls

    Perform the appropriate step: For MERLIN Systems: Press ICOM and dial the intercom > number. The light comes on. For System 25: Press a System Access button and dial the PDC. > When you complete the call, perform one of the following: Press On/Off.
  • Page 22 Using the Fixed Feature Buttons The message light and three buttons above the dial pad are labeled Message, Status, Trans, and Hold. They provide the following special features: Status This button relights the line and feature indicators to show which lines or features are currently being used.

  • Page 23: Using The Feature Buttons

    Messages The message light on the handset and the base unit come on when there is a message for you. To receive messages: 1 When the message lights are on, call your system attendant for your message. To turn off the message lights: 1 Perform the appropriate procedure: MERLIN Systems: Dial #54.
  • Page 24 If any of your incoming lines has the call waiting feature, program a Recall button (#50) on one of the programmable buttons and press it before you pick up a waiting call. If you press On/Off instead, you’ll disconnect the call. For MERLIN II System users, if you program an Auto Intercom but- ton, idle line preference must be set to intercom.
  • Page 25 Use a ballpoint pen, not a pencil, to write the name of the feature on the corresponding button label. The button to the left of On/Off is the intercom line and must be labeled “ICOM.” With the handset held close to the base unit, enter the code for the feature you are programming.
  • Page 26 Programming System 25 Features: Follow these steps to program features: Using Centralized Administration, administer the cordless voice ter- minal as set 304. Select the features you’re going to program on the cordless voice ter- minal. Lift the cordless handset from the base unit. Make sure On/Off is off. The light is off.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following table shows symptoms, causes, and solutions to correct problems with your cordless voice terminal: Solution Cause Symptom Move closer to the Out-of-range. Doesn’t ring for base unit. incoming call. Wrong handset Place correct placed in base unit. handset in base unit for 10 seconds minimum.

  • Page 28: Fcc Information

    FCC Information The MLC-5 Cordless Voice Terminal has been registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This product complies with standards in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTE: Due to FCC regulations, commercial radio scanners may monitor voice conversations over cordless phones.

  • Page 29: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY This telephone is NOT compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids. FCC rules prohibit the use of nonhearing aid-compatible telephones in the following locations or applications: All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. Elevators, highways and tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.

  • Page 30: Wall Mount Template

    MLC-5 Cordless Voice Terminal Wall Mount Template IMPORTANT: Before mounting, select a wall area of sufficient strength. If mounting on wallboard or in an area of questionable strength, locate a stud for maximum support of your voice terminal. Tear or...

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