Uniden CLX 465 SERIES Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 C L X 4 6 5 S E R I E S O W N E R ' S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Register the TCX440 and TCX400 expansion handset to main base 14 Changing the Digital Security Code 15 Installing the Beltclip Optional Headset Installation Installing Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display Display Icons...
  • Page 3: Welcome/Features/Terminology

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. The USB connection lets you use your personal computer to edit your phonebook, download schedule reminders, and even import contacts from Microsoft Outlook Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some Features •...
  • Page 4 A telephone line has been activated on the handset, enabling a dial tone. Accessibility Uniden provides a customer service hotline for accessibility questions. If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden's products can accommodate...
  • Page 5: Controls & Functions

    Controls & Functions w w w . u n i d e n . c o m 1. New Message LED 2. Volume (up) (P. 46) 3. Volume (down) (P. 46) 4. Talk/flash (P. 37 & 40) 5. Back/hold/intercom (P. 21, 41 & 63) /tone (P.
  • Page 6 24 25 26 38 39 21. Base Antenna 22. Base Charge Contacts 23. Base Speaker 24. Back (P. 21) 25. LCD Display 26. Soft Menu keys (P. 20) 27. Phonebook/ (P. 52 & 21) 28. /Speaker Volume Up (P. 21 & 44) 29.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Phone

    Setting up the Phone note Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum range: •Do not hold the handset where you might block the signal. Antenna Correct •...
  • Page 8: Optional Battery Backup Feature

    Feature you need to connect the AC adapter to the base, and charge the base battery for at least 24 hours. •Use only the Uniden (BT-0003) rechargeable battery pack. The battery may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts Department (see back cover page).
  • Page 9: Install The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    1) Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Use only the Uniden 2) Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and (BT-0003) on the compartment aligned.
  • Page 10: Low Battery Alert

    Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: - The empty battery icon appears. appears in the display. L o w B at te r y If the phone is in standby mode, none of the keys will operate.
  • Page 11: Connect The Base And Charge The Handset

    Connect the base and charge the handset 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V note jack. Place the base close to the AC outlet to •Use only the supplied avoid long extension cords. AD-0006 AC adapter. 2) Connect the AC adapter to a continuous Do not use any other AC adapter.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. 1) Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. 2) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack.
  • Page 13: Expanding Your Phone

    -Fri 7 am to 7pm, Sat/ Backwards/Forwards Compatibility Sun 9 am to 5pm, CST). (The Customer Service Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital Hotline is closed on Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TCX400, holidays.) TCX440, ELX500, TCX805, and TCX860. (Please check www.uniden.com for an updated list of expansion handsets...
  • Page 14: Connect The Expansion Handset's Charger

    •Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. •Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 5.8Ghz Digital Expandable Systems. Look for the technology icon on our boxes or visit our website for a list of compatible models.
  • Page 15: Register The Tcx440 And Tcx400

    Register the TCX440 and TCX400 expansion handset to main base Before an expansion handset is registered, the battery pack MUST be charged for 15 hours. To register TCX440 or TCX400 handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, Reg istration complete.
  • Page 16: Changing The Digital Security Code

    Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code.
  • Page 17: Optional Headset Installation

    Installing Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool This phone includes Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool for your Windows PC. You can use this software application to completely configure your phone, download pictures for wallpaper, and import contacts from Microsoft Outlook.
  • Page 18 For complete instructions on using Uniden's Cordless Telephone Customization Tool, see the help file on the CD-ROM. [ 1 7 ] I n s t al li ng U ni de n 's C o rdl e s s T e l e p h o n e C u st o m i z a t i o n T oo l...
  • Page 19: Using The Interface

    Using the Interface Example of the standby mode display • Handset Battery icon Date, Day of the week, and time Number of new caller ID calls received • Base Day of the week and time Number of new caller ID calls received Ringer Volume Level w w w .
  • Page 20: Display Icons

    Display Icons ICON Handset Base [ 1 9 ] U s i n g t h e I n t e r f a c e DESCRIPTION Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full). Ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.
  • Page 21: Soft Key Function

    Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are two soft keys on the handset and base. The text right above the soft key indicates that key's current function. For example, when the phone is in standby mode, pressing soft key 2 on the handset makes a selection.
  • Page 22: Using The Joystick

    Using the joystick The joystick makes it easy to use your phone. The four most commonly used functions are accessible just by moving the joystick. Use the joystick or menu/select key on the base to make menu selections. [ 2 1 ] U s i n g t h e I n t e r f a c e Highlight the option you want by moving the joystick up, down, right, or left on the handset, or up or down on the base.
  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering text You can use the number keypad on your phone to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key. When you press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key.
  • Page 24: Main Menu Options

    Main Menu Options On the handset, the options are DirectLink, Room Monitor, Messages, Ringer Options, Speaker Setup, Display Options, Reminder, and System Setup. Note: • If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will time out and exit the menu mode. When setting the Date and Time, the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
  • Page 25: System Setup Menu

    System Setup Menu note System Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base. Through this section we use the handset display screens for examples. LCD Contrast (For Base) Handset / Base You can change the contrast of your base display to make it easier to read.
  • Page 26 Call Privacy If you don't want other registered handsets or the base to interrupt you on a call, you can turn on privacy mode. As long as your handset or the base is in privacy mode, other handsets won't be able to join your call or make any calls of their own. To turn on privacy mode, go to turn on privacy mode when the phone is in standby or when you're already on a call.
  • Page 27 Handset / Base Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer lets you answer the phone by pressing any key on the number pad. To turn on Any Key Answer, go to and select A ns we r System Setup Answer is active.
  • Page 28 Global Setup Global settings apply to all registered handsets and the base. If you change something under the global menu, you change it for handsets and the base. Only one handset or the base can change global settings at a time, and you have to make sure the phone is not currently being used.
  • Page 29 Call Waiting Your phone supports Caller ID with Call Waiting, so you can see the name and number of someone who calls when you are already on the line. Your phone also System Setup supports Call Waiting Deluxe, which gives you a choice of how you want to handle a waiting call.
  • Page 30 Dial Mode Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing and pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone System Setup dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. Global If your phone company uses dialing, you will need to...
  • Page 31: Setting The Ringer Options

    Setting the Ringer Options This menu lets you customize ringer or speaker volume settings (Base:Rings/Volumes) on your phone. You can set these options separately for the base and each handset. Ringer Tones Ringer Tone You can set a different ringer for each handset and the base. This phone comes with 10 prerecorded songs and 15 different ringer tones;...
  • Page 32 Unique Ring Setup (Base Only) You can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook; if you have assigned a distinctive ringer to that number, the phone uses that ring so you know who's calling.
  • Page 33 Storing Ringer Tones 1) Connect the audio recording cable to the handset and sound source (e.g.stereo or CD player). Insert one end of the audio recording cable into the handset's headset jack and the other end into the sound source. You can also simply use the handset's microphone by holding the handset close to the sound source.
  • Page 34 Changing Ringer Name 1) Go to Re c /E d it R i ng s 2) Select a ringer you want to change the title, and press the OPTIONS soft key. 3) Use joystick to select C ha n ge T i tl e 4) Edit the title of this ringer (up to 12 characters) using the number keypad, the DELETE key, and the right/left key.
  • Page 35 Display Settings (Handset Only) The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset. DisplayOptions Wall Paper (Handset Only) Wall Paper Your phone has 34 preset wallpaper/images to choose from. You can customize or replace 30 of these images using the software application CD-ROM supplied with this phone.
  • Page 36 Color Scheme (Handset Only) You can change the color of your phone's display. There are 5 different colors to choose from: Sky Blue, Haze Gray, Chic Purple, Coral Red, and Lime Green. To change the color of the display, go to the color you want.
  • Page 37 Animation Type (Handset only) Your phone has 4 different animations (Dog, Car, Frog and Abstract) with 7 different animation schemes: DisplayOptions Animation Type delete To set your animation type, scroll through Animation Type options, and press the VIEW soft key. Press the center of the joystick or press the SELECT soft key to activate the animation type of your choice.
  • Page 38: Using Your Phone

    Using Your Phone Making Calls From the Handset 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Press talk/flash. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2) Dial the number. If you need the phone to pause before dialing more digits (for example, to enter an access code or extension), press the center of the joystick, and select from the list.
  • Page 39 From the Handset Speakerphone 1) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. note 2) Press speaker. 3) Listen for the dial tone. 4) Dial the number. For best performance, use the speaker 5) When the other party answers, talk into the microphone phone in a quiet room located at the bottom of the handset.
  • Page 40: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a call Handset is in the cradle Remove the handset from the charging cradle and press talk/flash. If Auto Talk is ON, the phone will automatically answer the call when you pick up the handset (see page 25). From the base Press Hanging Up From the handset press end or return the handset to the charging cradle.
  • Page 41: Moving Out Of Range

    Moving out of range If you move your handset farther from the base unit during a call, you might start note to hear more noise than usual. If you go too far from the base, you will hear a beep and see •To scroll through the help, press the >>|...
  • Page 42: Placing A Call On Hold

    Option Definition Ask to Hold A prerecorded message tells the caller that you will be available shortly, and the call is placed on hold. A prerecorded message tells the caller you are busy, and the waiting call is Tell Busy disconnected.
  • Page 43: Conferencing

    Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a note conference call. 3-Way Conferencing •If you leave a call on • Outside line + Handset + Base (or Handset) hold for a more than 5 minutes, a warning 4-Way Conferencing tone sounds and...
  • Page 44: Redialing Calls

    From the handset 1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset to join the call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press end on the handset. The base or other handset will still be connected to the call. Invite someone to a conference Press back/hold/intercom or hold/intercom/transfer on the base.
  • Page 45: Adjusting Base Ringer And Speaker Volumes

    You can also display the redial list with the phone in talk mode. After selecting the number, press the DIAL soft key to dial the number. Deleting Redial Records If you want to delete a phone number from the redial list, go to the redial list in standby mode, and select the number you want to delete.
  • Page 46: Using The Handset Volume Options

    Using the Handset Volume Options Ringer: Adjust the handset ringer volume You can choose from three different ringer volume settings on your handset: off, low, and high. When the phone is in standby mode, go to the R in g er O p ti o ns then select .
  • Page 47: Mute

    Speaker: Adjust the handset speaker volume You can choose from six volume levels for the handset speakerphone. To adjust the speaker volume, go to (Speaker Setup) menu, and select you want to use. Speaker Volume You can also adjust the handset speaker volume during a call by pressing the louder or softer.
  • Page 48: Tone Dialing Switch Over

    Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone company uses pulse dialing, you can switch over to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use any automated menu systems, such as automated banking, prescription refill lines, customer support menus, etc.
  • Page 49: Find Handset

    Find Handset To locate the handset, press find hs on the base when the note phone is in standby mode. Select the handset to page. The handset beeps for 60 seconds, and handset display. To cancel paging, press any key on the You must subscribe to handset or end on the base.
  • Page 50: Voice Mail Tone

    If you have an access number already entered, the current number will appear in the display. To delete that number, press the DELETE soft key. If you need to have the phone wait before sending the next digits, press the PAUSE soft key. Press the center of the joystick or menu/select on the base when you finish.
  • Page 51: Reminder (Handset Only)

    Reminder (Handset only) Date & Time must be set to use the Calendar features. To set the Date & Time, scroll to Global System Setup options (see page 27). Your phone has a built-in calendar that you can use to schedule reminders and appointments (all the way through December 31, 2099).
  • Page 52 1) Press the center of the joystick to select a date. 2) Press the STORE soft key to add a reminder. 3) Press the center of the Joystick to set the date and time. 4) Use the number keypad or minutes.
  • Page 53: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook Your phone lets you store up to 100 entries in each handset and base. You can store up to 4 phone numbers for each name in your phonebook (for a total of 400 numbers), and you can assign names to groups for easy searching. You can store a distinctive ringer tone and picture display, to each name and group.
  • Page 54 Step 1: Name Select and use the keypad to enter the name for this entry. You can enter up to 16 characters. If you don't want to enter a name, your phone will store this entry as No Name. Press the center of the joystick or menu/select when you finish, and your phone will go back to the current phonebook entry.
  • Page 55 Step 4: Unique Display (Handset only) Select to attach a special screen display to this entry. Select the display you want the phone to use when this person calls, or select to have the N o S el e ct i on phone use its regular display.
  • Page 56: Storing Caller Id Or Redial Numbers In The Phonebook

    Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You can store Caller ID or redial numbers in your phonebook so you can use them later. Go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number, then you will not be able to store it.) 1) With the phone in standby mode, go to the Caller ID list or redial list and select...
  • Page 57: Managing The Phonebook

    Managing the Phonebook With the OPTIONS soft key, you can delete phonebook entries, copy entries to another handset or base, check how many empty phonebooks and speed dial entries you have available, sort your phonebook by groups, and name phonebook groups. Deleting phonebook entries Go to the phonebook and select the entry you want to delete.
  • Page 58: Checking The Number Of Stored Entries

    To copy a single entry, go to the Phonebook and select the entry you want to copy. Press the OPTIONS soft key and then select . Select the handset or base you want to copy the C opy Se lect ion entry to.
  • Page 59: Naming Phonebook Groups

    Naming phonebook groups Your phone comes with 10 groups to help you organize phonebook. You can name groups things like "Family" or "Friends" or "Softball team" to let you find entries in your phonebook more quickly. Follow the steps below to name a group: 1) Go to the Phonebook and select the OPTIONS soft key.
  • Page 60: Caller Id Features

    Caller ID Features If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller's phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID the phone also shows you the name and the number of any incoming calls when you are already on the phone with a caller.
  • Page 61: Deleting Caller Id Numbers

    If you want to see how many Caller ID numbers are stored in your phone, slide the Joystick to the right or press the Caller ID note key on the base, and then the OPTIONS soft key. Select C a pa c it y Calling someone from the Caller ID list When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it...
  • Page 62: Multi-Handset Features

    Multi-Handset Features The features in this section require a minimum of two handsets to operate. To add additional handsets to your system, see "Expanding Your Phone" on page 12. Using DirectLink Mode In DirectLink Mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls.
  • Page 63: Room/Baby Monitor

    Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor note sounds in another room. Place a handset or the base in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a •This feature only works microphone. A second handset or the when the handset is base can be used as a remote speaker, within the range of the...
  • Page 64: Intercom

    Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another handset or base without using the phone line. While the phone is in standby mode, press back/hold/intercom or hold/intercom/transfer. Select the handset or base you want to page. If you select all other handsets and the base will be paged.
  • Page 65: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can transfer calls between the handsets and the base or between any two handsets. During a call, press back/hold/intercom or hold/intercom/transfer on the handset; this will put the call on hold. Select the handset or base you want to transfer the call to.
  • Page 66: Note On Power Sources

    With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only Uniden AD-0006 AC adapters and Uniden BT-0003 battery packs with your phone. • Use only the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-0003).
  • Page 67: General Information

    General Information The phone complies with FCC Parts 15 and 68. Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C (+32 °F to +122 °F) AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number: AD-0006 Input Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage: 9V DC 500mA Battery Information Battery part number: BT-0003 Capacity:...
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023. (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7 pm, Sat/Sun 9 am to 5 pm, CST. The Customer Service Hotline is closed on holidays.) Symptom •...
  • Page 69 Symptom • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless microphones, Severe noise interference. alarm systems, intercoms, room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. •...
  • Page 70: System Reset

    System Reset De-register the Handset 1) Press and hold end and # for more than 5 seconds. Select 2) The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select When the base information is deleted, the handset displays M U ST pl ac e th e h a nd se t i n ba se to r eg is te r ! M od el s ma y v a ry , r e f e r t o O w ne rs Ma nu a l .
  • Page 71: Liquid Damage

    Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid may damage your cordless phone. Follow the steps below if your phone gets wet: Case If the exterior plastic housing on the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e.
  • Page 72 (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Warning! The cords on this product and/or accessories contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 73: Precautions & Warranty

    WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION ("Uniden") ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 74: I.c. Notice

    I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
  • Page 75: Index

    Index Animations....36 Anykey Answer ....26 Area Code ....28 Audio Tone .
  • Page 76 Transferring a call ... . 64 Troubleshooting ... . . 67 Uniden’s Cordless Telephone Customization Tool..16 Unique ID .
  • Page 77 Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 7 6 ]...
  • Page 78 Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 7 7 ]...
  • Page 79 Having Trouble? Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at www.uniden.com or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-297-1023, Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Sat/Sun, 9 a.m.
  • Page 80 T H A N K Y O U F O R B U Y I N G A U N I D E N P R O D U C T. UPZZ01745BZ ©2005 Uniden America Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. Contains additional foreign articles. Custom manufactured in China.

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