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Uniden DGMax DGA940 Owner's Manual

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THE DGA940 DGMax
Super Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.

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  • Page 1 THE DGA940 DGMax Super Digital Spread Spectrum provides the longest range, the clearest sound and the best privacy.
  • Page 2 digital answering machine 17 18 19 20 1. Slo 2. Bat 3. He 4. Re 5. Tal 7. On 8. Ch 9. Me 10. Mu 11. Fla 12. Vol 13. Tal 14. Ha...
  • Page 3 15. Handset Retainer Clip 16. Charging Contacts 17. Pin dial/Pause 18. Clock 19. Answer 20. Page 21. Repeat 22. OGM 23. Memo 24. Skip 25. Delete l Up and Down 26. Play/Stop 27. LED Display 28. Status LED 38 39 40 41 42 29.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Controls And Functions ....inside front cover Precautions ........2 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! UNIDEN AUSTRALIA Pty. Ltd. DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduced 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 7: Important Electrical Considerations

    12. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Additional Battery Safety Precautions Caution! 1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the owner’s 2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. 3.
  • Page 8 factors limit range, and it would be impossible to include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of this phone is meant to be used as a means of comparison against other range claims. Telephone Line Problems If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem.

  • Page 9: Welcome

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DGA940 DGMax cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Technology. Digital Spread Spectrum Technology utilises a digital transmission and a “wider frequency band” vs. a “single narrow band” 30/39 Standard Analogue transmission.

  • Page 10: Included In Your Package

    INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Rechargeable Battery If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Long Telephone This Owner’s Manual Registration Card...

  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    Before choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cord. Caution! INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Selecting a Location The location should be close to both a phone jack and a power outlet. Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors and fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 12: Desk/Tabletop Installation

    8. Set the base on a desk or tabletop with the keypad facing up or down then place the handset into the base. Raise the antenna to a vertical position. Use only the Uniden AC adaptor supplied with this phone plugged to uninterrupted power supply.

  • Page 13: Wall Installation

    2. Plug the AC adaptor into the base. 3. Place the AC adaptor cord inside the 4. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard Use only the Uniden AC adaptor supplied with this phone plugged to 5. Plug one end of the short telephone uninterrupted power supply.
  • Page 14 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. Before you plug the other end of the telephone cord into the modular jack on the wall, charge the battery (See CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK, page 15).
  • Page 15 1. Insert two mounting screws (with their Be careful not to insert the mounting screws into possible electrical hazards such as cables, wiring, or pipes. 2. Snap the desktop/wall mount 3. Plug the AC adaptor cord into the 4. Put the AC adaptor cord inside the 5.
  • Page 16 6. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting screws on the wall. Push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 7. On the base, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate clockwise 180°. 8.

  • Page 17: Installing The Handset Battery Pack

    1. Press battery cover release. Use only Uniden Battery (model BT-900) supplied with your phone. 2. Install the nickel-cadmium battery 3. Slide the battery cover forward INSTALLING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK Slide cover off. with the label down. until it snaps into place...

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack

    The base of your phone is equipped with a compartment for charging an extra battery pack for use in your handset. You can obtain an extra battery pack from your authorised Uniden dealer. Please visit your authorised 1. Position the battery pack so the contacts are faced up.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Battery Contacts

    The low battery indicator shows when the battery pack is very low and needs to be charged. If the phone is not in use, the LED flashes every four seconds. If the phone is in use, the seconds and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base for charging.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume Controls

    ADJUSTING THE VOLUME CONTROLS Handset ringer volume Press the vol key on the handset to set the handset ringer volume. There are two ringer volume settings; high and low. Handset earpiece volume There are four volume settings for the handset earpiece;...

  • Page 21: Installing The Beltclip

    1. Remove the slot cover. 2. Insert the beltclip into the empty slot 1. Pull back on the release tab and 2. Replace the slot cover. You INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP To attach the beltclip. and press down until it clicks. To remove the beltclip lift the beltclip up.

  • Page 22: Headset Installation

    HEADSET INSTALLATION Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910 or Uniden CTA 630. To use this feature, simply plug the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Use only the Uniden HS910 headset or Uniden CTA 630 headset.

  • Page 23: Making And Receiving Calls

    Fold out the front cover of this owner’s manual to use the CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS diagram for reference. MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Basic phone operation Handset On Base To answer Pick up handset. a call 1. Pick up the handset. 2.

  • Page 24: Tone

    TONE If you are dialing in the pulse mode and need to enter tone digits, press the digits. Once the call has ended, tone mode is The tone feature applies only when the base is set to pulse. cancelled and pulse dialing resumes. FLASH AND CALL WAITING If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds, press...

  • Page 25: Storing A Phone Number In Memory

    1. Remove the handset from the base. 2. Press The pause button count 3. Enter the phone number, up to 16 digits. as one digit. Pressing redial/p more than once increases the length of pause between numbers. 4. Press 5. Enter the memory location (01-20) on the 1.

  • Page 26: Chain Dialing

    CHAIN DIALING On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an access code, such as your account number. You can enter this number into a memory location for later use by doing the following. 1. Store the access code into one of the 2.

  • Page 27: The Integrated Answering Device

    The DGA940 has a built-in answering system to answer and record your incoming calls. You can use your answering system to leave a memo message for others who use the phone, or to answer the phone with your personalised message when you are away. Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or delete messages.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK The clock on the DGA940 Answering System starts when power is applied to the base. To set the correct time: 1. Press and hold clock until a tone sounds. 2. Press skip repeat until the correct day is announced. Numbers 0 through 6 display as each day is announced.

  • Page 29: Recording Your Outgoing Message

    When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset greeting, or your own personal greeting. The following message is pre-recorded: 1. Press and hold ogm until you hear 2. When you finish recording your message, The Announce Only feature repeats a pre-recorded ogm - “No one is available to take your call”, or your own personal ogm.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Message Time

    SELECTING THE MESSAGE TIME You can set your answering system to record messages up to four minutes long. To record up to one minute, move the REC TIME switch to 1. To record up to four minutes, move the REC TIME switch to 4.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Pin Code

    To listen to your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two- digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN: 1. Press and hold the pin button. A tone 2. To set the first number, press skip 3.

  • Page 32: Playing Your Messages

    The base LED displays the total number of messages. If the display is blinking, you have new messages. When the message centre is full, To stop playing your the LED displays message at any time, press After listening to your new messages, you may listen to your old messages. play/stop again.

  • Page 33: Skipping A Message

    3. You may press play/stop 1. Press play/stop Each time skip is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press skip to find the message you want to replay. 2. Press 3. Press play/stop 1. Press When you press delete, you are permanently deleting the message.

  • Page 34: Recording A Voice Memo

    RECORDING A VOICE MEMO The Voice Memo function allows the user to record a message on the base for others who use your phone. The Voice Memo functions is 1. Press and hold completely independent of the outgoing message. It’s handy for leaving other family 2.

  • Page 35: Remote Room Monitor

    You may call your answering system from any touch tone phone to monitor sounds in the room where the base is installed. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. During the outgoing message playback, press # followed by your PIN code. (See 3.
  • Page 36 Other Functions You can access other functions such as checking recorded messages, playing or deleting messages, etc. remotely using a touch-tone phone. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. While the outgoing message is playing, press # followed by your PIN code. (For instructions to set your PIN code see page 28).

  • Page 37: Quick Reference Chart

    If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first before calling Uniden customer service. QUICK REFERENCE CHART PROBLEM Make sure the AC adaptor is plugged into the base and wall outlet. The charge light Make sure the handset is properly seated won’t come on...
  • Page 38 PROBLEM Make sure the base unit is plugged in. The answering Make sure the answering system is turned on. system does not Press RESET after an AC line spike. work. Set the REC TIME switch to either the one minute or The answering four minute option.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    The DGA940 complies with TS001, TS002, TS004, AS/NNZS3260 and FCC Part 15 (as per ACA Radio Communications Class Licensing Requirements). Frequency control: PLL Modulation: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; DBPSK Operating temperature: 0º to +50º C Frequency: 917.4 to 925.8 MHz (15 channels) Power requirements: 10V 500mA (from AC adaptor) Size: 187mm (W) x 89mm (D) x 222mm (H) Weight: Approx.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    WARRANTOR: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 865 498 ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty its DGA940 DGMax (here in after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 41 At Uniden, we’ll take care of you! If you need any assistance with this product, please call our Customer Hotline at 1800 632 789...
  • Page 42 Uniden Australia Pty Limited © 1999 Uniden Australia Pty Limited Part Code UCZZ01655BZ...

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