Uniden DXAI685 User Manual

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Handset Controls and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base Unit Controls and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Extending the Base Unit Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Handset Volume Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Automatic Digital Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Entering the Local Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the AutoTalk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Redialing the Last Number Called . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Flash Key with Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Caller ID Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Viewing Calls in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Calling the Displayed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Deleting Caller ID messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Entering a Number in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Calling a Number Stored in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing and Deleting Numbers in Dial Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
More Than One Cordless Telephone........
Page 2: Base Unit Controls And Keys
Telephone Troubleshooting Chart ........
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.
Page 4: Battery Safety Precautions
Privacy — Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own telephone unit.
Page 5: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DXAI685 Cordless Telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards which provide reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. Features 25 Channels AutoTalk™ AutoStandby™ Speakerphone Pulse/Tone Dialing 20-Number Memory Voice Scramble 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.
Page 6: Included With The Dxai685
Included with the DXAI685 If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central, Monday through Friday. Base Unit Rechargeable Battery Handset Short Telephone Cord AC Adapter Long Telephone Cord...
Page 7: Important Electrical Considerations
Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. Caution: 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 8: Installation
Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack, and these types of installations require a modular jack converter. This type of installation is not difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for advice about the proper adapter or converter for your particular situation.
Page 9: Connecting The Telephone Cords
Applying Power to the Base Unit All the DXAI685 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included AC Adapter. To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is placed on a desk or table, connect the adapter as shown below.
Page 10: Desk Or Tabletop Installation
Desk or Tabletop Installation Place the Base on a desk or tabletop. Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the 9V DC input jack on the Base Unit.
Page 11 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone jack on the wall. Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone.
Page 12: Wall Installation
Standard Wall Plate Mounting These phones are designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. Plug one end of the short telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Place the telephone cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Page 13 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. RING VOL...
Page 14: Direct Wall Mounting
Plug one end of the long telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. Place the cord inside the molded channel on the bottom of the Base Unit.
Page 15 Place the AC Adapter cord inside the molded channel. Place the Base Unit on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the wall jack. RING VOL PULSE-TONE DC IN 9V...
Page 16 Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Note: Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch. Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with this phone. Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below describe how to remove and replace the retainer so that the tab faces up.
Page 17 Put the retainer back into its slot on the Base Unit. Push down on the Handset Retainer until it snaps into place. CHANNEL CHANNEL...
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Page 19: Setting Up Your Phone
Extending the Base Unit Antenna Before using your phone, be sure to raise the antenna to the vertical position. Installing the Handset Battery Pack Press in on the Battery Cover Release. Slide the battery compartment cover down. Setting Up Your Phone...
Page 20 Align the plastic connector of the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack with its socket and plug it in. Note: The black lead will be on the left when the plug is properly aligned. 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.
Page 21: Cleaning The Battery Contacts
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.
Page 22: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before plugging the phone line into your new phone. Place the Handset on the Base Unit.
Page 23: Setting The Pulse/Tone Switch
If the Battery icon begins to flash, the phone is programmed to eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do to return your phone to normal operation. DURING A CALL Only the button operates. The Handset beeps and the battery icon flashes once every 3 seconds.
Page 24: Handset Volume Controls
Handset Volume Controls Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. To adjust the ringer volume of your Handset, press volume/cancel until you hear the desired ringer tone and volume. Rin g T yp e A Hi g h Two-tone High Rin g T yp e B...
Page 25: Automatic Digital Code Security
Automatic Digital Code Security To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a Digital Code feature was added to all DXAI685 phones. This Digital Code is shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The code is set automatically when you first use the phone.
Page 26 After the Handset stops beeping, remove it from the Base Unit. Wait 5 seconds then place the Handset on the Base Unit. The Battery icon will blink to indicate that the Digital Security Code is set to one of the more than 65,000 codes.
Page 27 If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To reestablish communication between the Handset and Base Unit: Restore power to the Base Unit. Place the Handset back on the Base Unit.
Page 28: Entering The Local Area Code
Entering the Local Area Code Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. You must enter your local area code for the Caller ID redial features to work properly. To enter your local area code: Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.
Page 29: Setting Caller Id On Call Waiting
Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting from your local phone service to use this feature. You can set your DXAI685 phone to display information about calls that generate a call waiting tone while you are on a call.
Page 30 Press flash/function four times. Press 1 . Press mem . A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. AUTOTALK ON ON-1 AUTOTALK ON ON-1 ON-1 OFF-0 OFF-0 OFF-0...
Page 31 To turn AutoTalk off: Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. Press flash/function four times. Press 0 . Press mem . A confirmation tone sounds and the display remains on for two seconds. AUTOTALK ON ON-1 AUTOTALK OFF ON-1 ON-1 OFF-0 OFF-0 OFF-0...
Page 32: Using Your Phone
Please refer to the foldout in front of your operating guide for key positions. Making Calls Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. Dial the number you wish to call. For example, 123 - 4567 If you entered a wrong number, press chan/delete to backspace until the number is erased.
Page 33: Receiving Calls
Receiving Calls Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID services from your local phone company for the caller’s name and number to be displayed. When the phone rings, the LCD displays information about the person calling you. — OR — If the Caller ID signal is not strong enough, the LCD may display: —...
Page 34: Redialing The Last Number Called
Redialing the Last Number Called Remove the Handset from the Base Unit. Press talk . If the Handset fails to connect with the Base the Handset beeps and returns to standby mode. Press redial/pause . Note: If the last number dialed is longer than 12 digits, the display will scroll to the left until the last number is shown in the display.
Page 35: Using Caller Id
TOTAL CALLS NO NEW CALLS Note: The DXAI685 can store information on up to 30 different calls. Information on new calls received after 30 calls will be stored, and the oldest call in memory will be deleted. Viewing Calls in Memory Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.
Page 36: Calling The Displayed Number
The next name and number is displayed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete any other calls from the caller id memory. Press caller id when finished. DXAI685 . To delete messages follow the steps below. 05-10 10:05 AM KATHLEEN ROL...
Page 37: Programming Your Phone
836-5941 . Press mem . Enter a name up to 12 characters long using the move one character to the left or right. Programming Your Phone DXAI685 cordless phone. DXAI685 cordless phone. keys to select characters and the TOTAL CALLS LOCATION?
Page 38 For example, to enter the name Bob Jones: Press until B is displayed in the LCD. Press to move one character to the right. Press until o is displayed in the LCD. Press to move one character to the right. Press until b is displayed in the LCD.
Page 39: Calling A Number Stored In Memory
Calling a Number Stored in Memory Use this feature to dial a number previously stored in memory. See Storing a Caller ID memory number in Dial Memory on page 37 or Entering a Number in Dial Memory on page 37 for details. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.
Page 40 To edit the number entry in dial memory, for example, to change 5941 to 1234: Press mem . Press chan/delete four times. Enter 1234 . To edit the name entry in dial memory, for example to change Bob Jones to Tom Jones: Press mem again.
Page 41: The Integrated Answering System
The Integrated Answering System The DXAI685 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering System to leave a memo message for someone else who will use the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away from your phone.
Page 42: Answering System Setup
Setting the Clock and PIN Code The clock in your DXAI685 Answering System starts when power is applied to the Base Unit. You can also set a personal two-digit code (00 to 99) for your PIN code. You must use your PIN code to access your Answering System from a touch-tone telephone.
Page 43: Reviewing Time And Day Stamp
Outgoing Message. Preset Messages The DXAI685 has two messages programmed in its memory. If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is in either the four or one position, the first preset message below plays. Incoming messages are limited to four or one minute respectively.
Page 44: Selecting A Preset Ogm
Recording Your Personal OGM To record an outgoing message, press and hold ogm . Start recording your message after you hear the long tone and the Message Counter LED begins to count up. Do not get closer than twelve inches to the microphone, and speak clearly while recording your message.
Page 45: Vox/Calling Party Control Feature
Note: If the REC TIME/ANN/4/1 switch is set to Announce Only, then the preset message “Hello. No one is available to take your call” is played. To select your recorded message again, press ogm . The preset message will begin to play on the Base Unit speaker.
Page 46 When RESET is pressed, the Message Counter begins to flash. Press to clear the flashing P from the display. Note: The RESET button may also be used in the unlikely event that an AC power line disturbance causes the answering system to malfunction and become inoperative.
Page 47: Using Your Answering System
Using Your Answering System Playing New Messages Press The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played, and the Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing. Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages, press When all messages have played, a long tone sounds followed by the announcement “End of messages.”...
Page 48: Playing A Stored Message
Playing a Stored Message Press The first message stored begins playing. The time and day each message was received is announced after the message is played. The Message Counter LED displays the number of the message playing. Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages, press When all messages have played, a long tone sounds followed by the announcement “End of messages”...
Page 49: Skipping A Message
Press at anytime to replay a message. Note: Pressing during a message returns the system to the beginning of that message. Pressing before the message replays causes the system to scan back one message. If you have several messages, press until you return to the message you want to replay.
Page 50: Deleting A Message
Press at anytime to stop reviewing messages and return to Standby. The Message Counter LED shows the total number of messages. Note: The system automatically returns to Standby when all messages play. Deleting a Message Press to review your messages. Note: You can press when you have received new messages.
Page 51: Deleting All Messages
Deleting All Messages all your messages without deleting each separate message. To delete all the You can delete messages, you must use the delete Press and hold Note: You must review all messages before using the “Delete All Messages” function. You will hear three short tones, followed by a longer tone.
Page 52: Message Full Indication
Message Full Indication The DXAI685 has a maximum record time of approximately 25 minutes, or up to 40 incoming messages. When the memory is full, the Answering System will not record incoming calls. To return the system to normal operation, follow these steps.
Page 53 After you have recorded your message, the system returns to Standby.
Page 54: Remote Operation
You can operate your DXAI685 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember these important guidelines. You should change your Personal Identification Number (PIN) before using your Handset. When you first apply power, the code is set to 00.
Page 55: Troubleshooting
If your DXAI685 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at (800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.
Page 56: Answering System Troubleshooting Chart
Answering System Troubleshooting Chart Problem Answering System does not work. Answering System does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone.
Page 57: Specifications
General –The complies with FCC Rules, Parts DXAI685 15 and 68. Frequency Control Modulation Operating Temperature Base Unit Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Power Requirements Size Weight Handset Receive Frequency Transmit Frequency Power Requirements Size Weight Battery Answering System Memory Type...
Page 58 Extend A Phone ® DXAI685 Cordless Integrated Answering Device with Voice Scramble and Caller ID Operating Guide...
Page 59 Please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation 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. RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY WARNING This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
Page 60 LCD Display talk Key Numeric Keypad flash/function Key redial/pause Key caller id Key mem Key channel/delete Key volume/cancel Key Microphone Handset Controls and Keys Uniden talk caller id tone flash redial volume chan function pause cancel delete...
Page 61 Base Unit Controls and Keys Base Ringer Switch Pulse/Tone Switch DC Power Jack Telephone Line Jack Handset Retainer New Message Button Speakerphone Button and LED Speaker Message Counter LED Speaker Volume Control Button In Use LED Ring Time 2-4-TS Switch 13.
Page 62: One Year Limited Warranty
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 Operating Guide for this product.

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