WELCOME/FEATURES TERMINOLOGY CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND ICONS SOFT KEY FUNCTION GETTING STARTED Setting up the Phone Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Main Menu Options Setting Menu Options BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Flash and Call Waiting Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Do Not Disturb (DND)
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden Multi-Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 10 handsets.
Uniden is a registered trademark of Uniden America Corporation. AutoTalk, AutoStandby, DirectLink, IntegriSound and Random Code are trademarks of Uniden America. Terminology •Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, and talk/flash or speaker has not been pressed. No dial tone is present.
Controls & Functions Retrieve TAD message with Handset Remote keys Play Repeat Skip Delete Stop w w w . u n i d e n . c o m 1. Handset Antenna 2. Beltclip Hole 3. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 4.
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22. In use LED play/stop (P. 59) 24. cid/exit (P. 51) 25. Charge LED 26. Base Charging Contacts delete message (P. 60) 28. mic (microphone) answer on/off (P. 57) [ 5 ] C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S 30.
Display and Icons Example of the standby mode display •Handset •Base Status of your Answering machine ** Number of message appears if you have a new message. appears if you turn your answering system off. appears when the message storage is full. appears if you set your answering system to announce only.
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Animation Displays (Handset only) The handsets have a variety of animation displays. Below are examples of the animation screens and what they mean: Turning on the phone Making a call Also, the animation display changes depending on the ringer volume setting. Out of Range [ 7 ] D I S P L A Y A N D I C O N S Hanging up the phone...
Soft Key Function "Soft" keys are keys that change function during the operation of the phone. There are three soft keys on the base and three on each handset. The function of each soft key is determined by the icon that appears directly above it. For example, when the base is in standby mode, pressing soft key 1 will redial the last number.
Setting up the Phone note A. Choose the best location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: For maximum range: •Keep the antenna free of obstruction. •When the handset is not in use place the handset in an upright position.
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. u n i d e n . c o m note The battery may be purchased by calling Uniden's Parts Department (see back cover page). G E T T I N G S T A R T E D [ 1 0 ]...
Low battery alert When the battery pack is very low, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions note in order to save power. The battery pack needs to be charged when: Even when the battery - The empty battery icon appears. pack is not being used, L ow B a tt e ry it will gradually...
C. Connect the base unit 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Connect the AC adapter to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). 2) Set the base on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the base unit.
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. DO NOT use an AC outlet 1) Make the AC adapter and the telephone line cord controlled by a wall through the hole on the wall mount adapter.
Direct wall mounting If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.
Main Menu Options note Your phone has seven main menu options: DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup and Deregister HS. You can change Room Monitor, Answering Setup, and Global Setup settings from the • For Global Setup, base or from any handset.
Setting Menu Options Entering the Menu 1) In standby mode, press the MENU soft key. 2) Use volume up/down to move the pointer to a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Room Monitor, Handset Setup, Base Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and Deregister HS).
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DirectLink Mode (Handset only) note In DirectLink mode, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink Mode allows two handsets to communicate with each other without the base unit or a telephone line. Use them at sporting events or while shopping to stay in contact You must have at least with family members or friends.
Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place the base or a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. A second handset can be set to function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room.
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Handset Setup / Base Setup The following submenu options must be set separately for each handset and the base. Selecting a Ringer Volume Ringer volume lets you choose from one of three ringer volumes. From the handset 1) Press the MENU soft key. Select the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Volume submenu.
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1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Ringer Tones submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16). 2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer. You will hear the ringer or melody as you scroll through the options. 3) Press the OK soft key.
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Setting the AutoTalk (Handset Only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any buttons to answer the call. 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the AutoTalk submenu (see "Entering the Menu"...
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Setting the True Banner (Handset only) True Banner lets you customize the name your handset displays. The name will be displayed on the LCD screen during Standby Mode, Intercom, Intercom Hold, Room Monitor and Copy Phonebook operation. The banner name will be displayed on the receiving handset as well.
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Adjusting the LCD Contrast Contrast adjusts the handset LCD brightness. Choose one from the 10 levels for optimum viewing. 1) Enter the Handset Setup or the Base Setup menu, and then the LCD Contrast (for handset) or the Contrast (for base) submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).
Setting the Animation Screen (Handset Only) The Animation Screen displays animation on the handset LCD (see page 7). The animations will be displayed on the LCD screen during a call, ringer volume setting, paging operation, when you hang up and so on. 1) Enter the Handset Setup menu, and then the Animation Screen submenu (see "Entering the Menu"...
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3) Position yourself near the base microphone and record your greeting. 4) When you are finished recording, press the STOP soft key. Your greeting will playback for confirmation. Selecting Your Greeting (Base only) Select Greeting allows you to choose between the two outgoing messages, a pre- recorded message or your own greeting.
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3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Ring Time Ring Time allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings.
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Setting the Message Alert On or Off Message Alert sounds an alert tone when you have an unheard message. If you set the Message Alert on, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds when a new message is received. 1) Enter the Answ.
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Setting the Language of your Answering System Language allows you to set the language of your answering system announcements to English, French, or Spanish. 1) Enter the Answ. Setup menu option, and then the Language submenu (see "Entering the Menu" on page 16).
Global Setup note If you change one of the global settings, you change that setting for all additional handsets. Only one handset can change global settings at a time. •Any changes to the Setting Day and Time global settings menu affect all registered handsets and the base.
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Setting CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) CIDCW sets the Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW) displays the name and number of an incoming call while you are on the line. Call Waiting Deluxe (CWDX) allows you to handle call waiting calls in seven different ways. 1) Enter the Global Setup menu, and then the CIDCW submenu (see "Entering the Menu"...
Setting the Dial Mode Dial Mode sets the dial mode to tone or pulse. Most phone systems use tone dialing; the default setting is tone dialing. Set the dialing mode to match the dialing system used by your local phone service. •...
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De-register the Handset (Handset only) Deregister the handset's ID from the main base unit or the base ID from the handset. Use this option, for example, when you change the digital security code (see page 74). 1) In standby mode, select Deregister HS in the menu and press the OK soft key.
Making and Receiving Calls note This handset has a built-in speakerphone that allows you to have a hands-free conversation. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears on the display during hands-free conversations. •To set "AutoTalk", see page 21 or to set "Anykey Answer"...
Flash and Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a call waiting tone sounds while you are on a call, press talk/flash on the handset or flash/find hs on the base to accept the waiting call. There is a short pause, and then you will hear the new caller.
Redialing a Call note The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed from the handset or base. 1) With the phone in standby mode, press redial/p/vol/ •If the number exceeds 32 digits, only the first REDIAL soft key on the base. 32 digits are retained 2) Press volume up/down.
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Storing a Redial Record (from the handset only) 1) Press redial/p/vol/ in standby mode. 2) Press volume up/down repeatedly to display the number to be stored. 3) Press the EDIT soft key,, then select , and then the OK soft key. St o re i n to PB ? 4) To complete the setting, follow the steps 3-8 in "Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial)"...
Adjusting the Earpiece and Speaker Volume Earpiece and Speaker Volume You can select from among of six volume levels on the handset, and ten levels on the base. Pressing volume up/down on the handset or base during a call will change the earpiece or speaker volume.
If you press answer on/off when the DND and the answering system is on, both of the DND and the answering system will turn off. To mute the ringer tone temporarily for each handset or the base, when the phone is ringing, press end or the MUTE soft key on the handset or the base.
Tone Dialing Switch-over Some telephone companies use equipment that requires pulse dialing (sometimes referred to as rotary dialing). If you need to enter tone dialing digits, you can switch to tone dialing during the call. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated systems.
Privacy Mode Privacy Mode prevents interruption from other registered handsets or the base. This works only when the phone is in use. 1) Press the MENU soft key on the handset or base during talk mode. 2) Press volume up/down to move the pointer to key.
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When speaking on the base 1) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset to initiate the 3 or 4-conference call. 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press end on the handset. The base will still be connected to the call.
Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial) You can store names and numbers in your phone’s phonebook, search for names alphabetically, and dial phonebook entries with just a few key presses. You can store up to 100 numbers in the base and up to 100 additional numbers in each registered handset.
6) If you store the phonebook entry from the handset, D i st in c ti v e R in g note move the pointer to one of the Distinctive Ring options and then press the OK soft key. •If you choose not to Speed Dial store a Distinctive pointer to select the Speed Dial location (10 locations:...
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order:Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key. If you make a mistake while entering a name <...
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For example, to enter Movies: 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook and the STORE soft key. note S t or e/ E di t N a me 2) Press 6 once, and then press #/ 3) Press 6 six times. If the next character 4) Press 8 six times.
Viewing the Phonebook Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory entries, and you can search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook even while the phone is in use. 1) Press phonebook. If you open the phonebook during a call, only the BACK soft key will appear.
Making Calls Using the Phonebook From Standby Mode 1) When the phone is in standby mode, select the phonebook entry you want to dial (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46). 2) Press talk/flash or speaker on the handset or speaker on the base. The displayed number is dialed.
Editing or Erasing a Phonebook Entry 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press phonebook. 2) Press volume up/down, or the number keypad to select the phonebook entry you want to edit or delete. (see "Viewing the Phonebook" on page 46). a.
Copying Phonebook Entries note Copy Phonebook allows you to transfer stored phonebook entries from handset to handset or from base to handset (or from handset to base) without having to manually re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one memory (phonebook If the memory entry on entries) at a time, or all memory entries at once.
Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) You must subscribe to Caller ID services through your local telephone provider to use these features. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name, phone number, date and time of call. With CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting), you will hear a call waiting tone while you are on a call, and the Caller ID data is displayed.
You may receive any one of the following messages: When invalid data is received; When a private name is received; When a private number is received; When a unknown name is received; note When a unknown number is received; 2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to (AutoTalk feature is set to on).
The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2) To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or from old to new), repeatedly press volume down to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earliest, or volume up to scroll back through the messages.
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers note 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press cid/vol/ (cid/exit). Press the You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected 2) Press volume up/down to choose to a private branch exchange (PBX).
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Long Distance calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation While the present Caller ID information is displayed, pressing or remove the prefix "1" in the display to set the call for a long distance call, or > pressing #/ will set or cancel an area code (see page 30). Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook.
Call Waiting Deluxe Features note Your phone is pre-programmed with seven call waiting deluxe options. You may select to ask the calling party to hold, send them a busy message, forward them to your voice mail, or answer and drop the first caller. You may also select to •To activate features, conference them into the current call or, at any time, choose to drop the first or select...
The Integrated Telephone Answering Device The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message, or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you're away from your phone.
Turning the Answering System On/Off note 1) To turn the answering system on, press on/off on the base when the phone is in standby mode. •When the answering in memory appears on the sub-display. If the sub- system is full, you will display flashes, then there are new messages hear “No Remaining waiting for you.
own greeting and you want to change your greeting to omit the prompt to leave a message, refer to "Selecting Your Greeting (Base only)" on page 25. The following message is pre-recorded: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again." Using the Answering Setup Menu The Answering Setup menu allows you to set the following Answering System functions through the handset or the base.
Using your Answering System note The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering The time stamp will not system is designed to play your new messages first. be heard until you have After you play all your new messages, you can then set the time.
within a few seconds (about 4 seconds during remote operation) after a message begins playing. If you have several messages, press the |<< soft key repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. If the current message is the first new message, the system plays back from the beginning of the current message (it does not go back into the old message group).
3) To delete all messages, press messege again after the announcement "To delete all messages, press delete again." When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear several short beeps followed by an announcement "Please playback all messages."...
Recording a conversation You can record a conversation from the handset or the base (more than 2 seconds and less than 10 minutes). 1) During a conversation, press the MENU soft key. 2) Press volume up/down to select appears on the display. R e co r di n g a C al l A confirmation tone, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording.
a)To mute the Call Screen, press the MUTE soft key or muting, press the SCREEN soft key. b)To answer the call, press speaker or pick up the handset from the base (when AutoTalk is set to on). From the handset Press the SCREEN soft key when the system is answering.
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3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory. You hear "To play incoming messages, press zero-two. For help, press one-zero." You will hear a beep. 4) Enter a command within 15 seconds, each command there after must be entered within 2 seconds.
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6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns to standby. Remote access with the handset You can operate your answering system from another room using a handset. 1) When the phone is in standby mode, press note A n sw er i ng M ac h in e o pe r at i on system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in the...
Remote Key Function |<< Repeat a Message* Playing incoming Messages >>| Skipping a Message ∅ Deleting a Message Stop Operation * For the Repeat a Message function, press 1 within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press 1 after about four seconds to repeat the current message.
Customer Service Hotline is closed on holidays.) Backwards/Forwards Compatibility •Charge the handset Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5.8GHz Digital battery pack for at least 15-20 hours Expandable Handsets. Compatible models include the TCX400, before using your new TCX440, and ELX500. (Please check www.uniden.com for an...
Connecting the Charger 1) Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward.
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To register a TCX805 handset, simply place it in the main base. While the handset is registering, When the base. If To register a ELX500, TCX440, or TCX400 handset, follow the steps below: 1) Disconnect the AC adapter from the main base. 2) While pressing down flash/find hs, reconnect the AC adapter.
Using DirectLink Mode To use this feature, you must enter the handsets into DirectLink mode first. To enter DirectLink mode, see page 17. DirectLink call 1) When the phone is in the DirectLink standby mode, press the DirectLink soft key (example of DirectLink from handset #1).
Intercom/Call Transfer Feature note Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone. Intercom From handset to handset or handset to the base •If the party is busy or out of range, the 1) In standby mode, press intcom/hold. handset returns to 2) Select the base or the handset you want to talk with standby mode.
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From the base to a handset 1) In standby mode, press intercom/hold on the base. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 30 seconds. To select the handset, press volume/ you select , all handsets will be paged. An intercom tone sounds. To cancel A ll intercom, press intercom/hold or the CANCEL soft key.
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4) To speak to the caller, press talk/flash on the receiving handset or speaker on the base. From the base to a handset 1) During a call, press intercom/hold on the base. The call will automatically be placed on hold. 2) Select the handset you want to talk with within 10 seconds.
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.
Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headset may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department or visiting the web site. See back page.) [ 7 5 ] A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N...
When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery.
Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base or the charger (if you have more than one The charge LED won't illuminate handset) and wall outlet.
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Symptom • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote control toys, wireless Severe noise interference. • Move to another location or turn off the source of interference. • The handset was picked up before the second ring. • The call was placed through a switchboard. The Caller ID does not display.
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Symptom No sound on the base unit • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit. speaker during call monitoring • Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number. features from another touch- •...
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.
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product.
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner's manual for this product.
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.
Remote Operation Card C U T REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press 0 and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts.
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C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop Greeting Message Record/Stop Answer System Off Help Guidance C U T Task Repeat a Message Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation...
Main Menu Flow Chart •From standby mode •Base •Handset MENU w w w . u n i d e n . c o m MENU ∨ ∨ ∧ ∧ Enter ∨ ∨ M A I N M E N U F L O W C H A R T [ 9 0 ] ∨...
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•Base •Handset ∨ ∧ ∨ [ 9 1 ] M A I N M E N U F L O W C H A R T ∨ ∨ ∧ ∧ ∨ ∨ w w w . u n i d e n . c o m...
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Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 9 2 ]...
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Memo w w w . u n i d e n . c o m [ 9 3 ]...
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