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Uniden DX8200 Operating Manual

Uniden DX8200 Operating Manual

Dual keypad - 2 line speakerphone cordless phone with voice scramble
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DX8200
Dual Keypad - 2 Line Speakerphone
Cordless Phone with Voice Scramble
OPERATING GUIDE

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  • Page 1 DX8200 Dual Keypad - 2 Line Speakerphone Cordless Phone with Voice Scramble OPERATING GUIDE...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Information .........5 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 4 Using Your DX8200 ........

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 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: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.

  • Page 6: Battery Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INFORMATION 12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. If the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden Australia Pty. Ltd/Uniden New Zealand Ltd 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 8: Important Electrical Considerations

    This phone is no exception. 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 9: More Than One Cordless Telephone

    Consequently, any communications using your cordless telephone may not be private. However the DX8200 uses Voice Scramble Security. This unique feature scrambles your transmissions for more secure and private conversations.
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DX8200 Cordless Telephone. The DX8200 is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To get the most from your DX8200, please read this Operating Guide thoroughly.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION NOTE: FOR USE OF THIS DEVICE IN NEW ZEALAND 1. The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.

  • Page 13: Parts Checklist

    PARTS CHECKLIST (For Australian Models) Included with the DX8200 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Handset AC Adapter AAD 600S 2 x Memo Paper Stickers Base Unit 2 x Telephone Line Cords...

  • Page 14: New Zealand

    PARTS CHECKLIST (For New Zealand Models) Included with the DX8200 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase. Handset Base Unit Battery CTA885 DX8200 Dual Keypad - 2 Line Speakerphone Cordless Phone with Voice Scramble...

  • Page 15: Features

    FEATURES DX8200 Features • 2-Line Operation • Speakerphone • Dual Keypad • AutoScan System: 10 Channel (Aus), 25 Channel (NZ) • Voice Scramble • 20 Number Memory • Page/Intercom System • 14 Day Long Life Battery • Redial Autotalk™ allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the Base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches.
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  • Page 17: Functions

    FUNCTIONS HANDSET 1. Antenna 2. talk /batt low LED 3. Talk Button 4. Flash/Redial Button 5. Numeric Keypad 6. Star (TONE)Button (Aus Models only) 7. Memory Button 8. Volume/Ringer Button 9. Intercom Button 10. Channel/Pause Button 11. Line 1 Button 12.

  • Page 18: Base Unit

    FUNCTIONS BASE UNIT A. Speaker Button B. Line 1 Button C. Line 2 Button D. Star (TONE) Button (Aus Model only) E. Numeric Keypad F. Hash Button G. Flash/Redial Button H. Memory Button I. Pause Button J. Hold Button K. Conference Button L.

  • Page 19: Installation

    INSTALLATION SELECTING A LOCATION Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guide- lines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuous power outlet. (Make sure that the AC outlet is switched on for continuous power supply). •...

  • Page 20: Applying Power To The Base Unit

    INSTALLATION APPLYING POWER TO THE BASE UNIT The DX8200 phone requires an uninterrupted AC outlet, 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 21 5. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 230 - 240V AC wall outlet and make sure it is switched on. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. LINE 2 LINE 1 LINE 1...

  • Page 22: Direct Wall Mounting

    INSTALLATION DIRECT WALL MOUNTING You can mount your phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your phone, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION 3. Place the AC Adaptor cord inside the molded channel. 4. Plug the telephone line cord(s) into the base unit as shown. 5. Place the cord(s) inside the molded channel(s) on the bottom of the Base Unit. LINE 2 LINE 1...
  • Page 24 8. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 230 - 240V AC wall outlet and make sure it is switched on. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. LINE 1 LINE 2...

  • Page 25: Setting The Handset Retainer

    INSTALLATION 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. 1. Push up on the Handset Retainer on the Base Unit and slide the tab out.
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  • Page 27: Setting Up Your Phone

    SETTING UP YOUR PHONE EXTENDING THE BASE ANTENNA For maximum performance, please ensure that the base antenna is fully extended to the vertical position during use. extend INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK 1. Press in on the Battery Cover Release and slide the battery compartment cover down.

  • Page 28: Charging The Battery Pack

    SETTING UP YOUR PHONE 3. Place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and slide the battery cover back on. NOTE: 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. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Initial Battery Charging NOTE: The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before...
  • Page 29 SETTING UP YOUR PHONE Place the Handset on the cradle. - OR - Hang the Handset on the cradle when the phone is mounted on a wall. NOTE: Please make sure the Handset Retainer Tab is in the correct position first. (Refer page 25 for instructions) 2.

  • Page 30: Low Battery Indicator

    SETTING UP YOUR PHONE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When the Battery Pack in the Handset is very low and needs to be charged, the talk/batt low LED on the Handset flashes. If the talk/batt low LED begins to flash, the phone is designed to reduce its functions to save power.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Battery Contacts

    SETTING UP YOUR PHONE 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 (Australian Model only) Be sure the pulse-tone switch is in the tone position.

  • Page 32: Automatic Digital Code Security

    To help prevent unauthorised calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to the DX8200 phone. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically when you first charge the phone.
  • Page 33 SETTING UP YOUR PHONE 2. After the Handset stops beeping, remove it from the base Unit. 3. Wait for 5 seconds, place the Handset back on the Base Unit. 4. The status LED on the Base Unit will flash rapidly to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set to one of the more than 65,000 codes.
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  • Page 35: Programming Your Dx8200

    PROGRAMMING YOUR DX8200 STORING MEMORY DIAL NUMBERS Numbers can be stored for use by the Base Unit and Handset separately. There are 10 memory locations for the Base Unit and 10 memory locations for the Handset. This feature allows you to place two separate memory calls, one for each active line, at the same.

  • Page 36: Programming Your Dx8200

    PROGRAMMING YOUR DX8200 3. Enter the number NOTE: You may enter a delay between numbers (for accessing a switchboard, or long distance service) by pressing the in the number sequence you wish to pause. The one digit. Pressing pause between numbers.
  • Page 37 PROGRAMMING YOUR DX8200 2. The talk/batt low LED flashes. 3. Enter the number NOTE: You man enter a delay between numbers (for accessing a switchboard, or long distance service) by pressing the in the number sequence you wish to pause. The one digit.

  • Page 38: Storing Memory Dial Numbers

    PROGRAMMING YOUR DX8200 STORING MIXED TONE/PULSE NUMBERS (Australian Model Only) If your Base Unit is set up for Pulse Dialing, you can store a mixed mode number to easily access long distance services or other services requiring Tone inputs. Entering Base Unit Tone/Pulse Memory Numbers...

  • Page 39: Erasing A Stored Number

    PROGRAMMING YOUR DX8200 5. Press and enter a number ( memory location. 6. You will hear a confirmation beep and the talk/batt low LED goes out. Write the stored number and its memory location number on one of the enclosed stickers.
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  • Page 41: Using Your Dx8200

    USING YOUR DX8200 ANSWERING A CALL FROM THE BASE UNIT For example, to answer a call on line 1: 1. The Base Unit rings, and the corresponding red line 1 on the base flashes. 2. Press the button or press the 3.

  • Page 42: Making A Call From The Base Unit

    MAKING A CALL FROM THE HANDSET 1. Pick up the Handset and press NOTE: When is pressed, the DX8200 automatically returns to the last line dialed. 2. The talk/batt low LED flashes then lights up. (The connected line LED also lights up).

  • Page 43: Dialing Stored Numbers

    For example, to dial memory number 4 from the Handset: 1. Pick up the Handset. 2. Press NOTE: When is pressed, the DX8200 returns to the last line dialed. 3. Press 4. Press number on the Handset. NOTE: If you select a memory location that does no have a stored number, the Handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.

  • Page 44: Chain Dialing

    USING YOUR DX8200 CHAIN DIALING On certain occasions, after dialing a number, you may be requested by the party or service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as when performing a banking transaction. To store this number, refer to “Storing Memory Dial Numbers”...

  • Page 45: Last Number Redial

    LAST NUMBER REDIAL The DX8200 has two independent Last Number Redial memories; one in the Handset, the other in the Base Unit. 1. To call the last number dialed from the Handset, press NOTE: If any other key is pressed before last number.

  • Page 46: Using Your Dx8200 Intercom

    USING YOUR DX8200 USING YOUR DX8200 INTERCOM The Base Unit ring vol switch must be set to either “lo” or “hi”. NOTE: When a call is on hold and the Base Unit or Handset are paged, the Base Unit will ring even when the ring vol switch is set to “off”.

  • Page 47: Using The Dx8200 As A Room Monitor

    Base Unit to complete the call transfer to the Handset and disconnect the Base Unit. USING THE DX8200 AS A ROOM MONITOR You may use the DX8200 handset to monitor activity near the Base unit without anyone present at the Base Unit. To turn Room Monitoring on: 1.

  • Page 48: Using The Page Feature

    Base Unit and listen for the tone from the Handset. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN FEATURE When the button is pressed, the DX8200 automatically selects from multiple channels and chooses the clearest channel. CHANNEL BUTTON If interference is heard during a telephone conversation, simply press the button to select a new channel.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your DX8200 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 for assistance. Problem Charge light won’t come on when Handset is placed in Base Unit.
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  • Page 51: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (For Australian Models) Frequency Control: Modulation: Operating Temperature Scrambler Compliance Base Unit Receive Frequency: Transmit Frequency: Power Source: Size: Weight: Handset Receivet Frequency: Transmit Frequency: Power Requirements: Size: Weight: Battery: Specifications, Features and availability of Optional Accessories shown are typical and subject to change without notice.

  • Page 52: New Zealand

    SPECIFICATIONS (For New Zealand Models) Frequency Control: Modulation: Operating Temperature Scrambler Compliance Base Unit Receive Frequency: Transmit Frequency: Power Source: Size: Weight: Handset Receivet Frequency: Transmit Frequency: Power Requirements: Size: Weight: Battery: Specifications, Features and availability of Optional Accessories shown are typical and subject to change without notice.

  • Page 53: Warranty

    Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
  • Page 54 UNIDEN © 1998 Uniden Australia Pty Limited © 1998 Uniden New Zealand Limited UDZZ01612BZ...

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