VTech CL6547A User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. VTech Manuals
  4. Cordless Telephone
  5. CL6547A
  6. User manual
VTech CL6547A User Manual

VTech CL6547A User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
CL6547A
User's Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CL6547A and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for VTech CL6547A

Summary of Contents for VTech CL6547A

  • Page 1 CL6547A User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important safety instructions What’s in the box Understanding your telephone Location Handset overview Base overview Display icons overview Menu structure Set up Install battery Charge the battery Text and number input table Browse the menu Using your telephone Make a call Make a call from the phonebook Speakerphone...
  • Page 3 Adjust the volume of the earpiece and the speaker Temporarily mute the ringer End a call Call timer Redial the last number Chain dialing Find handset (paging) Intercom Telephone setting Set the date and time Handset settings Base settings Call log View the call log Save incoming call number to phonebook Delete individual call log...
  • Page 4 Edit the phonebook contact Delete a phonebook contact Delete all contacts Check the phonebook status Speed dial Add a new speed dial to the phonebook VIP list Call block Call guard Message for no number calls Block mode Block private or no number calls Add a blocked number View black list Edit a blocked number...
  • Page 5 Number of rings Set the Recording time Remote access settings Change remote access PIN Callscreen Call intercept Remote access Direct memory buttons Photo direct memory buttons on the base Reminder Talking digit Devices (optional) Add a device Check signal Sensor alert Sensor mode Arm/disarm sensor alert system Arm/disarm PIN protection...
  • Page 6 Device monitoring General product care Frequently asked questions Technical specifications...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    6. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to prevent fire or electric shock. 7. When the following conditions occur, turn off power immediately and seek help from VTech. • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • Page 8 • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 8. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a risk of electric shock from lightning. 9. Do not use the telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. 10.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: There may be a risk of explosion if the wrong type of battery is used. Dispose of old batteries according to instructions. Avoid using batteries in the following conditions: • Extreme temperatures during use, storage, or transit. • Low pressure at high altitude. •...
  • Page 10 Disposal warning 1. If a product features the picture on the right, it is subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment. 2. ALL electrical and electronic equipment/ batteries must be separated from general waste and processed by collection facilities designated by the government or relevant competent authority.

  • Page 11: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX Your telephone package contains the following items. • Handset • Charger and adapter • Base • Base adapter • Telephone cord • 3 x AAA rechargeable batteries • User’s manual • Warranty card...

  • Page 12: Understanding Your Telephone

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR TELEPHONE LOCATION Place CL6547A within 2m of the base and telephone jack in case the telephone cord is not sufficiently long. Please keep the telephone at least 1m away from other electronic devices to prevent interference. During operation, handset and base of CL6547A will transmit and receive a radio signal.

  • Page 13: Handset Overview

    HANDSET OVERVIEW 1 – Charge light • Illuminates when the handset is charging 2 – Handset earpiece 3 – LCD screen 4 – Direct memory buttons (M1/M2/M3/M4) • While in standby status, press to call the preset number.
  • Page 14 5 – • Show menu. • While in menu: Press to confirm or save option. 6 – • Press to make or answer a call. • During a call: Press to switch between the handset earpiece and speaker. 7 – •...
  • Page 15 9 – Microphone 10 – / SOS • During a call, press this button to increase the clarity and volume of the incoming call. • In standby: Press and hold to call the preset SOS emergency number based on SET SOS. 11 –...

  • Page 16: Base Overview

    BASE OVERVIEW 1 – • During a call, press this button to increase the clarity and volume of the incoming call. 2 – Photo direct memory buttons (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8) • While in standby status, press to call the preset number. 3 – •...
  • Page 17 • Press for intercom call. • Press to replay messages. • When playing message, press to delete the voice message being played. • In standby mode, press to delete all old messages. After all old messages are deleted, the beeper will sound for 3 seconds. •...
  • Page 18 • Press to turn the answering system on or off. • Mutes the microphone during a call. • When the base ringer rings, press to temporarily mute the ringer. • During an incoming call, press to answer the call through the speaker. •...

  • Page 19: Display Icons Overview

    DISPLAY ICONS OVERVIEW Handset display icons overview Good signal strength. Medium signal strength. Weak signal strength. The telephone line is in use; There is an incoming call; or The telephone line is under call waiting. Handset ringer off. Speaker on during a call. Call guard, Block mode, or No number is on;...
  • Page 20 You have received a new voice mail from your telephone service provider. When a reminder is set, the icon will appear. When the reminder time is up, the icon will flash. The icon only applies if sensor(s) has been registered with the base: When it is armed in the local mode, the icon will appear.

  • Page 21: Menu Structure

    MENU STRUCTURE When the handset is: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press to select the menu function needed. 3. Press to enter menu. • Press to return to the previous menu. • Press to return to standby status. CALL LOG PHONEBOOK Under a selected...
  • Page 22 CALL BLOCK INTERCOM BS SETTING BLACK LIST BASE BS RINGER SETTINGS [Handset menu] RING VOL CALL GUARD VOICE LANG BLOCK MODE DIAL MODE NO NUMBER FLASH TIME HS SETTING ANS. SYSTEM DIRECT MEM RING SETUP PLAYBACK TONE SETUP DELETE OLD LANGUAGE MEMO DATE &...

  • Page 23: Set Up

    SET UP CAUTION • Only use the adapter supplied with the product. • Make sure the power switch of the electrical socket is on. • The adapter is only suitable for vertical sockets on the wall. The adapter is not suitable for horizontal sockets on ceilings or the base of tables and cabinets.
  • Page 24 Connect handset charger...

  • Page 25: Install Battery

    INSTALL BATTERY 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2. Place 3 AAA batteries inside. Take note of the polarity. 3. Slide the battery cover back until you hear a “click” sound. CAUTION • Only use batteries supplied with the product. •...

  • Page 26: Charge The Battery

    CHARGE THE BATTERY Please place the handset on the charger to charge the battery. TEXT AND NUMBER INPUT TABLE 0 space BROWSE THE MENU You can use the handset to change the telephone settings. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press to select the menu function needed.

  • Page 27: Using Your Telephone

    USING YOUR TELEPHONE MAKE A CALL Predial Predial using the handset 1. Enter the telephone number. If you have entered incorrectly, press to clear the last number. 2. Press to dial the number. Direct dialing Dialing directly using the handset: 1.

  • Page 28: Make A Call From The Phonebook

    MAKE A CALL FROM THE PHONEBOOK 1. Press , then press to select PHONEBOOK. Then, press 2. Press to select ALL, SPEED DIAL or VIP. Then, press NOTE • The screen displays the first contact in the phonebook. If the phonebook contains no contact, the screen will display “EMPTY”.

  • Page 29: Volume Booster

    VOLUME BOOSTER The function increases the handset earpiece’s volume. Turning on the handset’s volume booster function: • When you are using the earpiece during a call, press the side key of the handset to turn on the function. • Then, press to turn off the function.

  • Page 30: Make A Call From The Call Log

    MAKE A CALL FROM THE CALL LOG twice to enter CALL LOG. 1. Press NOTE • The first entry in the call log will be shown. If the incoming call has no entry, it will display “EMPTY”. 2. Press to select the required incoming call log. 3.

  • Page 31: Adjust The Volume Of The Earpiece And The Speaker

    ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE EARPIECE AND THE SPEAKER During a call: Adjust the volume of the corded handset and the speaker of the handset Slide the control to adjust the volume of the corded handset and the speaker. Adjust the volume of the corded handset and the speaker of the base Slide the control to adjust the volume of the corded...

  • Page 32: End A Call

    END A CALL End a call on the handset: During your call, press or place the handset on the charger to end the call. End a call on the base: Place the corded handset onto the base, or press end call again. CALL TIMER Your handset will automatically record the duration of each call.
  • Page 33 Save the redial number to the phonebook 1. Follow step 1 and 2 of Call a number from the redial list. 2. Press , select ADD TO PB. 3. Press and use the keypad to edit the number (if necessary). 4.

  • Page 34: Chain Dialing

    CHAIN DIALING Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the phonebook, call log, or redial list while you are on a call. Call a number from the menu: 1. During a call, press to select PHONEBOOK, press 2.

  • Page 35: Find Handset (Paging)

    FIND HANDSET (PAGING) Paging allows you to find your handset. 1. Press and hold the on the left side of the base. ALL the handsets registered with the base will ring, and the screen will display “PAGING”. 2. Press any of the handset’s on the base to stop the paging.
  • Page 36 Using the base: 1. Pick up the corded handset, press , then press the handset number to make a call; or 2. Press , then press the handset number to make a call with speakerphone. 3. When the handset rings. Press the on the handset to start an intercom.
  • Page 37 6. The external call has been transferred to the paged handset or base. Using the base: 1. Press , then press the number of the destination handset to transfer to. 2. The external call will be automatically put on hold, and the destination handset will ring.

  • Page 38: Telephone Setting

    TELEPHONE SETTING Your telephone offers a series of options to let you set up your telephone according to your preference. SET THE DATE AND TIME You will need to set the correct date and time to know the time of an incoming call. Set date format 1.

  • Page 39: Handset Settings

    Set the date and time to select HS 1. Press , then press SETTING. to select DATE & 2. Press , then press TIME. to select SET 3. Press , then press DATE. , then enter date according to DD- 4.
  • Page 40 NOTE • When selecting a melody, the melody will be played (unless the ring volume is off). 5. Press to confirm. Set the internal calls ringer melody You can set the internal call ringer melody, there are 10 melodies to choose from. 1.
  • Page 41 Set the ring volume You can set the ring volume, including OFF. There are 6 ringer volume levels to choose from. to select HS 1. Press , then press SETTING. 2. Press , then press to select RING SETUP. 3. Press , then press to select RING VOL.
  • Page 42 4. Press , then press to tun on or off these alert tones. 5. Press to confirm. Set up the LCD screen language You can set the screen to display Traditional Chinese or English. to select HS 1. Press , then press SETTING.

  • Page 43: Base Settings

    BASE SETTINGS Set up base ringer to select BS 1. Press , then press SETTING. 2. Press , then press to select BS RINGER. 3. Press , then press the desired to select melody (5 options). NOTE • When selecting a melody, the melody will be played (unless the ring volume is off).
  • Page 44 Set up voice language You may select Cantonese, Mandarin, or English as the announce language of your answering system or alert. to select BS 1. Press , then press SETTING. 2. Press , then press to select VOICE LANG. 3. Press , then press to select CANTONESE, MANDARIN or ENGLISH.
  • Page 45 Set up flash time Flash time settings vary from country to country, please contact your local service provider to understand the correct settings. 1. Press , then press to select BS SETTING. 2. Press , then press to select FLASH TIME.
  • Page 46 Register a handset Your handset and base have been registered in advance. If for some reasons, the handset has not been registered to the base, the handset screen will display “REGISTRATION”. Please follow the following steps to register a handset. 1.

  • Page 47: Call Log

    CALL LOG Caller ID service will be available from your telephone service provider, and a fee may be charged. Your telephone can save up to 30 calls in the call log (including date/time information). When the telephone rings, the caller ID will be displayed on the screen. If the number matches an entry in your phonebook, the name saved on the phonebook will be displayed along with its number.

  • Page 48: Delete Individual Call Log

    5. Press to enter name. 6. Press to confirm. DELETE INDIVIDUAL CALL LOG 1. Follow step 1 and 2 of VIEW CALL LOG. to select DELETE. 2. Press , then press 3. Press , then press to confirm. DELETE ALL CALL LOG 1.

  • Page 49: Private Phonebook

    PRIVATE PHONEBOOK Your handset can save up to 100 contact details including names and telephone numbers. The maximum length of each number in the phonebook is 20 digits, and the maximum length of a name is 10 characters. The phonebook will save the names in alphabetical order. If there are several handsets registered to the base, the phonebook items can be viewed from any handsets.

  • Page 50: View The Phonebook Contacts

    Press 6 once to enter M. TIPS Press to delete the last alphabet or number. Press and hold to delete all alphabets or numbers. Press to move to the next or previous alphabet/ number. Press and hold 0 to insert a dial pause (P will appear). VIEW THE PHONEBOOK CONTACTS 1.

  • Page 51: Edit The Phonebook Contact

    EDIT THE PHONEBOOK CONTACT 1. In standby mode, press to enter phonebook. 2. In phonebook, press to select the desired contact record to edit. to select EDIT. 3. Press , then press 4. Press , use the keypad to edit number (if applicable).

  • Page 52: Check The Phonebook Status

    CHECK THE PHONEBOOK STATUS You can check how many contacts have been saved to the phonebook and how many can still be added to the phonebook. 1. In standby mode, press then press to select PHONEBOOK. 2. Press , then press to select ALL.

  • Page 53: Speed Dial

    SPEED DIAL You can save 9 contact numbers to speed dial locations (1-9). All handsets use the same speed dial. The number to be set as a speed dial must first be saved into the phonebook. ADD A NEW SPEED DIAL TO THE PHONEBOOK 1.

  • Page 54: Vip List

    VIP LIST You can add up to 50 numbers to the VIP list. All incoming VIP numbers will not be blocked. Add number to the VIP list 1. In standby mode, press to enter phonebook. 2. Press to select the number you wish to add as VIP.

  • Page 55: Call Block

    CALL BLOCK If you have purchased the caller ID service, you can activate the Call block function to automatically block specified numbers. You can add up to 100 numbers to the black list or block all no number calls. When the number in the black list calls, it will automatically hang up.

  • Page 56: Block Mode

    BLOCK MODE You can set whether to block all calls or only a specific type of calls. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press to select CALL BLOCK 3. Press , then press to select SETTINGS. to select BLOCK 4. Press , then press MODE.

  • Page 57: Add A Blocked Number

    ADD A BLOCKED NUMBER 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press to select CALL BLOCK 3. Press to select BLACK LIST. to select ADD. 4. Press 5. Press , use the keypad to enter a number. 6. Press , use the keypad to enter a name. 7.

  • Page 58: Delete A Blocked Number

    8. Press to confirm. You can hear the confirmation tone. DELETE A BLOCKED NUMBER 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press to select CALL BLOCK to select BLACK LIST. 3. Press 4. Press to select item to be deleted. to select DELETE. 5.

  • Page 59: Answering System

    ANSWERING SYSTEM The answering system can save up to 20 minutes of the outgoing message, incoming message, and message. Use the handset Answering system menu to turn it on or off, set notification message, change the number of rings, record time, or remote visit PIN. You can also use the base to turn the answering system on or off.

  • Page 60: Playback Message

    PLAYBACK MESSAGE If you have a new message, the telephone will automatically playback the message. If there are no new messages, the telephone will playback old messages, and the oldest message will be played first. Playback message through the base: In standby mode, press Playback operation: •...

  • Page 61: Delete Old Messages

    DELETE OLD MESSAGES Only old messages (viewed messages) will be deleted. A new message that has not been viewed would not be deleted. Once deleted, the message cannot be retrieved. Use the handset to delete all messages: 1. In standby mode, press .

  • Page 62: Announcement

    ANNOUNCEMENT The announcement is the greeting that callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone has a default announcement. You can use this announcement or record your own announcement. To record a new announcement: 1. In standby mode, press .

  • Page 63: Number Of Rings

    NUMBER OF RINGS You can set the answering system to answer a call after 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 rings or in tollsaver. After selecting tollsaver, the answering system will answer a call in 2 rings; if there is no message, the answering system will answer a call in 4 rings.

  • Page 64: Remote Access Settings

    REMOTE ACCESS SETTINGS The remote access function can be turned on or off. 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select ANS. SYSTEM. 2. Press , then press to select SET TAM. to select REMOTE 3. Press , then press ACC.

  • Page 65: Callscreen

    CALLSCREEN Callscreen through handset: If the answering system is on and recording message from the caller, the handset screen will display SCREENING？. Press to confirm callscreen. Operation for recording message: • Slide the volume button on the side to adjust the volume.

  • Page 66: Remote Access

    REMOTE ACCESS You can enter the 2-digit PIN from any touch-tone telephone to remote access the answering system. Default PIN is 00. NOTE • Remote access is only permitted if the remote access function is on. 1. Use any touch-tone telephone to dial your number. 2.

  • Page 67: Direct Memory Buttons

    DIRECT MEMORY BUTTONS Handset and base both have the direct memory buttons. The handset has 4 direct memory buttons M1, M2, M3 and M4; the base has 8 direct memory buttons with photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7 and 8. You can save corresponding numbers to the DIRECT MEM.
  • Page 68 Dial with DIRECT MEM: In standby mode, press direct memory button on the handset or the base to dial the corresponding number.

  • Page 69: Photo Direct Memory Buttons On The Base

    PHOTO DIRECT MEMORY BUTTONS ON THE BASE The base has 8 photo direct memory buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7and 8. Numbers saved in 1, 2, 3, 4 correspond to that of the direct memory buttons M1, M2, M3 and M4 on the handset.
  • Page 70 2. Insert the cropped photo into the frame and close the clear cover.

  • Page 71: Sos

    Do not solely rely on the telephone’s SOS function in case of emergency. The functionality of the SOS emergency call is dependent on the telephone settings and network availability. Before making an SOS emergency call, you need to set the SOS emergency call function. Please make sure you set all 5 SOS numbers.
  • Page 72 Activate SOS: If no SOS number has been set, this function will be unavailable. • Press and hold the SOS button on the handset, and the handset screen will display SOS MODE. The system will automatically dial the preset SOS number. If INTERNAL is ENABLE, the system will also call base and other handsets.
  • Page 73 Play an SOS message: . Then, press 1. In standby mode, press to select SET SOS. to select SOS MSG. 2. Press , then press to select PLAY. 3. Then, press Delete an SOS message: 1. In standby mode, press .
  • Page 74 • If someone presses a button to answer the SOS call, both parties will be connected. If the SOS button on the handset is pressed, the handset speaker will connect the SOS call; if the SOS call is made via the SOS Pendant, the base will connect the SOS call.

  • Page 75: Reminder

    REMINDER You can set the reminder, which will be enabled based on the time you set. Set a reminder: 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select REMINDER. 2. Press , then press to select the alarm reminder you want to set. 3.

  • Page 76: Talking Digit

    TALKING DIGIT If you have set talking digit, when you press a number key or , you will hear the number. Turn talking digit on or off: 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select TALKING DIGIT. 2. Press , then press to select ON or OFF.

  • Page 77: Devices (Optional)

    • Up to 4 handsets, 2 intercom doorbells ；can register up to 30 devices based on your needs including Contact Sensor, Motion Sensor, Home Alertor, or SOS Pendants. When a device is registered to the CL6547A telephone system, the SET DEVICE menu will appear in the handset menu.

  • Page 78: Add A Device

    ADD A DEVICE If you have purchased a new Contact Sensor, Motion Sensor, Home Alertor, Intercom Doorbell, or SOS Pendant, you must register them to the telephone system. 1. Press and hold on the base for about 5 seconds to enable the base registration mode.
  • Page 79 to return to step 2 to check signal again. • If the handset displays WEAK, bring the device and base closer and adjust the angle to boost the signal. Press to return to step 2 to check signal again. 5. If the handset displays GOOD, press complete check signal.

  • Page 80: Sensor Alert

    SENSOR ALERT SENSOR MODE You can select to receive alert from the telephone system in local mode or receive alert from other numbers in remote - call mode. Even if you are not home, the remote - call allows you to receive alert. The default sensor mode is local mode.

  • Page 81: Arm/Disarm Sensor Alert System

    ARM/DISARM SENSOR ALERT SYSTEM You can turn the sensor alert system on or off. 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select SENSOR ALERT. to select ARM/ 2. Press , then press DISARM. to select STATUS. 3. Press 4.

  • Page 82: Arm/Disarm Pin Protection

    ARM/DISARM PIN PROTECTION You can set whether a PIN is needed to arm/disarm the system. The default PIN is 0000. Turn arm/disarm PIN protection on or off: 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select SENSOR ALERT. to select ARM/ 2.

  • Page 83: Specific Device Operation

    SPECIFIC DEVICE OPERATION DOORBELL When you register an Intercom Doorbell to the telephone system, you may setup the doorbell according to the following instructions. When there is a visitor, the doorbell will chime. When the doorbell chimes, it will send a signal to the telephone, where the base and the handset will both play the chime tone.
  • Page 84 Chime tone You can select a chime tone for the handset or base. 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select SET DEVICE. to select DOORBELL. 2. Press 3. Press to select CHIME. to select CHIME 4. Press , then press TONE.
  • Page 85 Select doorbell divert mode: 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select SET DEVICE. to select DOORBELL. 2. Press 3. Press , then press to select DB DIVERT. 4. Press , then press to select DIVERT MODE. to select AUTO 5.
  • Page 86 You can add a Contact Sensor, Motion Sensor, Home Alertor, Intercom Doorbell, and SOS Pendant to the CL6547A telephone system (all devices sold separately). When a device is registered to the CL6547A telephone system, the SET DEVICE menu will appear in the handset menu.
  • Page 87 Rename device You can rename every registered device. 1. In standby mode, press . Then, press to select DEVICE. 2. Press to select target equipment. 3. Press , then press to select RENAME. 4. Enter device name, press to save new device name.
  • Page 88 GENERAL PRODUCT CARE Please look after your telephone Your 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. Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet.
  • Page 89 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Below are the questions most frequently asked about the product. My telephone • Make sure the telephone base is installed does not properly, and the battery is installed and work at all. charged correctly. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base after use.
  • Page 90 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency control Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer Transmit frequency 1881.792-1897.344 MHz Channels Power requirements Charger: Input:100 - 240V AC Output:6V DC @ 0.45A Base adapter: Input:100 - 240V AC Output:6V DC @ 1.0A Memory Phonebook: 100 memory locations; Up to 20 digits and 10 characters Call log: 30 memory locations;...
  • Page 91 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. Member of VTech Group © 2022 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 11/22. CS6547A_HK-SG_EN_UM_v1.0_221103...

Table of Contents