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VTech VT 1721 User Manual

VTech VT 1721 User Manual

Vtech vt1721: user guide
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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations!
chased one of the most sophisticated
cordless telephones on the market!
The VTech VT 1721 has been de-
signed to offer a new standard in cord-
less telephone technology.
Unlike most other cordless phones,
the VTech VT 1721 digitizes your voice
using advanced digital voice coding to
provide noise and distortion free per-
formance. In most conditions you will
not be able to tell you are using a
cordless phone. Gone are the annoy-
ances of static, interference and hav-
ing to listen to other people's conver-
sations on your cordless phone.
The VTech VT 1721 scrambles your
voice before it transmits it. This allows
you the security of knowing that no one
can tune in and eavesdrop on your
conversations.
The VTech VT 1721 decodes and
displays name and number Caller ID
(CID) information where available and
when subscribed to. The alpha-nu-
meric display will show both the name
and number of the calling party (when
available). Up to 15 name characters
and/or 11 phone number digits can be
displayed on the LCD.
With the VTech VT 1721, the user
can easily answer a call by pressing
any key other than the OFF or VOLUME
You have pur-
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Keys. In addition, the handset keypad
and LCD illuminate while the handset
rings to signal an incoming call. This is
very useful in a dark environment.
The VTech VT 1721 also provides a
one-way Page/Find. Pressing the Base
Unit PAGE key will cause the Handset
to ring in a manner which distinguishes
it from normal incoming ringing. This
can be used to alert the Handset user
or to simply locate the Handset in the
event that it is misplaced.
The VTech VT 1721 uses special
memory in both the Base Unit and
Handset which is not susceptible to
power failures. This provides perma-
nent storage of all speed dial numbers,
CID information as well as the Base
Unit and Handset security codes.
When a spare battery is installed in
the Base Unit, the VTech VT 1721 uses
this battery to provide operational
backup in case of power failure. In this
way you have access to all normal
phone functions during a total power
outage. Calls can still be placed and
received without interruption.
than 4 hours backup will be possible
with a fully charged battery in the Base
Unit.
The phone will also alert you when
you are Out of Range even when you're
not using the phone!
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    CID information as well as the Base Unit and Handset security codes. When a spare battery is installed in the Base Unit, the VTech VT 1721 uses this battery to provide operational backup in case of power failure. In this...
  • Page 2 • 8-level Volume control on Hand- set. • Programmable Ringer Tones and Volume. • Headset Compatible, for use with 2.5mm headsets. This manual is designed to familiar- ize you with the VTech VT 1721. We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone.
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION PARTS CHECKLIST To purchase replacement battery 1.Base unit, Handset, Belt Clip and AC adaptor packs, call VTech at 1-800-595-9511. 2.One-Line Telephone Cord 3.Battery Pack 4.Wall mount accessory...

  • Page 4: Fcc And Ic Regulations

    Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please con- tact: VTECH CUSTOMER SERVICE DE- PARTMENT at 1-800-595-9511. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
  • Page 5 The Base Unit contains no user serv- iceable parts. The Handset contains a user replaceable battery pack. If it is determined that your telephone equipment is malfunctioning, the FCC requires that it not be used and that it be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected.
  • Page 6 Your VTech VT 1721 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communi-...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equip- ment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons, including the following: 1.Read and understand all instruc- tions. 2.Follow all warnings and instruc- tions marked on the product.

  • Page 8: Save These Instructions

    There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting. 14.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. VTECH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT at 1-800-595-9511.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery Pack

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK The Handset of your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. charges automatically whenever the Handset is in the Base Unit. You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone.
  • Page 10 16 hours. CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow the Instructions 1.Use only VTech rechargeable bat- tery pack, or equivalent. 2.Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode.
  • Page 11 800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictions in your area.VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Remove the nickel-cadmium battery pack by pressing on the lock knob and sliding downward as mentioned on this manual.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    CONNECT THE TELEPHONE LINE CORD Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the Base Unit, plug the other end of this cord into the wall jack.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED CAUTION: 1. Never install telephone wiring dur- ing a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet loca- tions. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tel- ephone line has been discon- nected at the network interface.

  • Page 14: Wall Mounting

    Handset face down in the Base Unit cradle, and allow it to 16 hours. 4. Connect the telephone line cord. The telephone line cord has a snap-in plug at each end. Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the Base Unit.

  • Page 15: Base And Handset Unit Layout

    BASE and HANDSET LAYOUT...

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Here is a brief guide to the features and functions of your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone: SET-UP • Plug AC adaptor into a standard electrical outlet • Let Handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use.
  • Page 17 In this case, the duration was approximately 1 minute and 37 seconds. TEMPORARY TONE • If your local telephone service requires rotary (PULSE) dialing, you can temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purposes as accessing answering ma- chines, bank-by-phone services, and using calling cards.
  • Page 18 TALK soft key to return to normal 2-way conversation. REDIAL WITH THE HANDSET ON (OFF HOOK) • Press the RDL soft key to display the last three telephone numbers you dialed. • Using the select the number from the list and then press DIAL soft key.
  • Page 19 REVIEWING CALLER ID RECORDS NOTE: Caller ID and Call Waiting ID are subscription services, available through most local telephone service providers. These are optional serv- ices; you are not required to subscribe to them. However, to receive Caller ID on your VT 1721, subscription through your local phone company is required.
  • Page 20 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE • Press the MEM soft key. • Enter Memory Location (01 – 25). As soon as you enter the second digit, the contents of the selected Memory Location displayed. • Press PHONE key or the DIAL soft key to dial the displayed phone number.

  • Page 21: Softmenu Functions

    SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS The VT 1721 has an advanced de- sign which uses a menu system and soft keys to access all of the built-in features. Example of the idle mode display: NEW: The number of Caller ID records not previously viewed TOTAL: The total number of stored Caller ID records (30 max.) RDL (Redial)
  • Page 22 SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS display: MEM (Memory) From the idle mode display,press MEM, the screen will now display: Enter the 2-digit location code rep- resenting the Phone Book directory record you wish to access. The screen will display the contents of that record. If the contents of the selected record are empty, the screen will display: and then ask for another 2-digit loca-...
  • Page 23 SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS 6. Clear ALL MEM And the third screen is: 7. AutoAns (Auto Answer) On/Off 8. Set Tone/Pulse The following sections will detail how to access and operate the eight MENU functions. Note: You do not have to use the soft keys to select menu op- tions.

  • Page 24: Caller Id

    CALLER ID Once you have chosen CALLER ID (Menu selection #1), the screen will display: • If an N in a shaded box appears in the upper right hand corner of the Caller ID screen, this indicates that it is a new (not previously viewed) record.
  • Page 25 CALLER ID • If you want to save the phone number in a different location, press CLR, and then enter the two-digit directory location you desire (01 – 25). • Press SAVE.The screen will confirm your location selection. - OR - •...
  • Page 26 NOTES ABOUT CALLER ID & CALL WAITING ID These are subscription services, provided by most regional telephone service providers. You must subscribe to these services to get the benefits of these features. If you do not subscribe to Caller ID services, you can still use your VT 1721 and the other features it offers.

  • Page 27: Phone Book

    PHONE BOOK The names and phone numbers of 25 frequently called parties can be stored in the VT 1721 Phone Book directory. You will find instructions for programming names and numbers into the directory in the section, ADDING NEW PHONE BOOK RECORDS. Once you have chosen PHONE BOOK (Menu selection #2), the screen will display:...
  • Page 28 PHONE BOOK • Press SAVE when you finished entering the desired name. The LCD will display: The XX location displayed is its origi- nal location. If you want to save the phone number in a different location, press CLR, and then enter the two-digit location number.
  • Page 29 PHONE BOOK • Press SAVE to save the phone number in the Phone Book direc- tory. The LCD will display: Each of the number keys has a spe- cific set of characters. Each press of a particular number key causes charac- ters to be displayed in the following order: Number Key...

  • Page 30: Ringer Tone / Volume

    RINGER TONE / VOLUME You can adjust the Handset ringer style and volume level. There are 4 ringer styles and 3 volume levels: HI, LO, and OFF. Once you have selected RINGER TONE/VOL (Menu selection #3), the Handset will display: To select a ringer style, press the RING soft key.

  • Page 31: Set Time

    SET TIME Once you have selected SET TIME (Menu selection #5), the Handset will display: If you prefer a 24-hour clock (some- times called Military Time ), press 24H. Enter the current time by pressing the appropriate numbers on the keypad.

  • Page 32: Auto Answer On/Off

    Auto Answer), then SAVE. The screen will display Setting Updated, and re- turn to the idle mode display. SET TONE /PULSE Your VT1721 is preset for tone dialing.To change the dialing mode setting, choose SET TONE/PULSE (Menu selection #8), the screen will...

  • Page 33: Headset

    This is done to limit the effect of background noise. The following operational charac- teristics apply to VTech Headsets. The same may also apply to other, non- VTech supplied headsets, but VTech assumes no responsibility for their performance.

  • Page 34: Additional Operating Tips

    Your VT 1721 is capable of detecting a visual Message Waiting signal, gen- erated by many phone service provid- ers. If you subscribe to Voicemail serv- ice from your local telephone com- pany, and a visual message waiting signal is provided, the VT 1721 will display...
  • Page 35 4 soft keys, hours.During power back-up mode, the Handset will display: If your VT1721 displays this message, and AC power is present, check the electrical outlet and the AC adapter, ensuring that it is firmly connected to the outlet and the Base Unit.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TELEPHONE. Your VTech VT 1721 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. AVOID ROUGH TREATMENT Place the Handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

  • Page 37: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call Vtech at 1-800-595-9511. THE PHONE DOESN’T WORK AT ALL. • Make sure the Power Cord is plugged in.

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    · VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 8770 SW NIMBUS AVENUE BEAVERTON, OREGON 97008 VTech Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? Batteries · Damage from misuse, neglect, or acts of nature (lightning, floods, power surges, ·...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthe- sizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz ( All 20 channels within this range) Base Unit: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz (All 20 channels within this range) RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset: 904.20 MHz to 925.80 MHz ( All 20 channels within...

  • Page 40: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...1 FCC AND IC REGULATIONS...4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...7 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK...9 GETTING STARTED...12 WALL MOUNTING...14 BASE and HANDSET UNIT LAYOUT...15 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...16 SOFTMENU FUNCTIONS... 2 1 CALLER ID...24 PHONE BOOK...27 RINGER TONE / VOLUME...30 KEY BEEP ON / OFF...30 SET TIME...31 CLEAR MEMORY(CLEAR ALL MEM)...31 AUTO ANSWER ON/OFF...32...
  • Page 41 THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES. Distributed in the U.S.A. by VTECH Communications, 8770 SW Nimbus Avenue / Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Ltd., Suite 200 - 7671 Alderbridge Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 1Z9. Copyright 1998 for VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD..

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