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VTech VT 9171 Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, includ-
ing the following:
1.
Read and understand all instructions.
2.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen
sink, or swimming pool).
5.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
by placing the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation where proper ventila-
tion is not provided.
7.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indi-
cated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
8.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
9.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If
service or repair work is required, contact VTECH Customer Service at 1-
800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified
access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incor-
rect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subse-
quently used.
11.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact VTECH Customer Service at 1- 800-595-9511. Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE of CONTEN Unplug this product from the wall outlet : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION INTRODUCTION A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. PARTS CHECK LIST HANDSET LAYOUT B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. BASE LAYOUT C.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best performing cordless tele- Set Call Screening phone on the market! The VTECH VT 9171 is a single line 900 MHz combo cordless Ringer Type Programming phone with second key pad and Digital Answering Machine Device in Base Unit.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    ITAD & Speakerphone Features Main Features • 30 Channels • 3 Mailboxes • ITAD Integrated Telephone Answering Device • Non-volatile Voice and data storage • Half-Duplex Digital Speakerphone • 17 minutes total recording time. • Parallel Phone Detection • Line remote operation with voice menu •...

  • Page 5: Parts Checklist

    Handset Layout Parts Checklist 1. Handset 5. Wall mounting screws and caps 2. Base unit and AC adapter 6. Wall mounting bracket 3. Telephone line cord 7. Belt clip 4. Battery pack Base Handset Adaptor Telephone Line Cord 1. PHONE key 7.

  • Page 6: Base Layout

    19. Mailbox 1/2/3 keys battery pack should be replaced. To purchase replacement battery packs, use the 9. Dialing keys 20. TONE/PULSE switch enclosed order for, or call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. 10. TONE/* key 21. RINGER Switch 11. ANSWER ON/OFF key...

  • Page 7: Spare Battery Charger

    Plug the other end into a telephone Contact your local VTECH dealer, or call VTECH Customer Service to purchase a wall jack. Make sure the plugs snap securely into place.

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting CHECK FOR A DIAL TONE. After the batteries are charged, pick up the [Wall Installation Using Mounting Screws Provided.] handset and press the PHONE key. The IN USE indicator should light up and you should hear a dial tone. If not, see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY. Tools You Will Need: A hammer, a nail, a pencil or ball-point pen, a Phillips head (+) screwdriver, and the Wall Mounting Template included in the back of this CAUTION:...

  • Page 9: Making Calls

    Position the wall mount adapter on the base. Line up the tabs on the wall reinitialized on the base unit cradle after the batteries are replaced. The CHARGE mount adapter with the holes on the bottom of the base. Snap the wall LED on the base unit will flash during the initialization.

  • Page 10: Answering Calls

    To return to the call, press PHONE key or SPEAKPHONE key. speakerphone either way. If a call is on HOLD using the VT 9171 and the user picks up another phone on the same line, the VT9171 will take itself off HOLD and turn OFF automatically.

  • Page 11: Using Redial

    USING REDIAL The VT9171 cordless phone automatically stores the last number you dialed in a From the Handset special redial memory. To dial the number again, If someone is using the speakerphone, join 1. Press PHONE the conversation by pressing PHONE on the handset, then leave by pressing OFF key.

  • Page 12: Temporary Tone Feature

    TEMPORARY TONE FEATURE To answer the page at the handset, press INTCOM and speak with the If you have rotary (dial-pulse) telephone service, (TONE/PULSE switch is set to person at the base unit. The handset will ring a maximum of 5 times. PULSE), this feature allows you to enter special codes and tones to operate answering machines, use electronic banking services, calling cards, or other If the handset is in use, it will ring only once with a longer quieter tone.

  • Page 13: Memory Dialing

    TURNING OFF THE RINGERS MEMORY DIALING To turn off the ringer on the handset do the The VT9171 cordless phone can store up to 10 different phone numbers that you following: can dial just by pressing MEM and one of the number keys. Press PGM You can store the numbers at the base unit or the handset.

  • Page 14: To Speed Dial A Stored Number

    TO SPEED DIAL A STORED NUMBER You can speed dial either by handset or base unit. 1. Press PGM 2. Press a number key (as memory location) 3. Press REDIAL 1. Press PHONE or SPEAKERPHONE to get a dial tone. 2.

  • Page 15: Definition Of 7 Segment Led Display

    DEFINITION OF SEVEN -SEGMENT LED DISPLAY: ITAD FUNCTION KEYS ANSWER ON/OFF Message window Message window Description Steady No new messages in any mailboxes. [1]-[98] Flashing Total number of new messages in all mailboxes. • This key is used to turn ON and OFF [0]-[99]&[F] Altemating Memory full or message number (total...
  • Page 16 SET OGM > Set Security Code > Set Day and Time > Set Audible Message Alert > Set Announce-only > Set Call Screening > Set Number of Rings > Set OGM... • In idle mode, the 7-Segment indicator • Program the required option immediately after you hear the relevant voice will show the total number of new mes- option.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Announcement

    Local Operations of Answering Machine REPEAT/SLOW Setup the Answering Machine Selecting the Announcement There are 2 choices of Announcements for two different auto answer mode: • The REPEAT/SLOW key is used to re- Normal Out going message and Outgoing message for announcement turn to the beginning of a message only.

  • Page 18: Recording/ Playing/ Delete The Ogm's

    Example for ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY OGM: NOTE: Hi. You’ve reached Jack and Jill. We will be back after 1 p.m. Please call us The user MUST set the ANNOUNCE-ONLY setting first before checking or back then. Thank you. recording the OGM’s. Reversing the procedure will select the OGM wrongly. Note: The ITAD will be automatically turned to Announce-Only OGM if “An- If your recording time is less than 2 seconds, the OGM’s will turn to the nounce only”...

  • Page 19: Set Audible Message Alert

    To change the day and time: Press SET now will announce the cur- Press MENU until you hear “Set day rent setting. and time”. Press SELECT to toggle the choices Press SET now will announce the cur- (on or off). The previous setting will be rent day and time.
  • Page 20 6 rings The incoming call is answered after 6 rings. Toll Saver The incoming call is answered after 2 rings only if there are new messages/memos present in memory, otherwise, answers call Press SELECT until desired setting — after 4 rings. Thus, if Toll Saver is active and your ITAD rings 3 “...
  • Page 21 Leaving an Incoming Message The ITAD will answer the call (according to the current ring selection), play the announcement to signify the start of recording. The default mailbox is mailbox 1. • The system will be held in menu after If the caller want to record the ICM in specific mailbox, he can press “*X”...
  • Page 22 The maximum number of old & new messages / memo is 99. Note that the system will play the message based on “First-In-First-Out”. Note that there is no silence detection in local recording (both OGM and If the system remains less than 5 minutes recording time, it will announce MEMO recording).
  • Page 23 If you want the ITAD to take the calls, press ON/OFF. The ANS LED will then Audible Current Day and Time be turned on and “Answering machine on” will be announced. Note that the 7-segment will still show the number of new messages in both answer-on and off modes.
  • Page 24 NOTE: If you find ITAD still takes the line after another parallel phone/handset is Note that after power up, the ITAD will have an initialization period and picked up, either press MAILBOX X on the base or press “*0” on the during this period, the 7-Segment will flash with “—”.
  • Page 25 • If the user enter the sequence “#xx” three times but the security code is Deleting the Selected Message wrong, the system will release the line. This can improve the security of the product. Please note that the single key “#” will not be regarded as an error •...
  • Page 26 • Press “#3” to play mailbox 3. Quick Reference for Remote Control • Press “#5” to stop Play all Play all Play all • Press “#4” to repeat the message message in message in message in mailbox1 mailbox2 mailbox3 • Press “#6”...

  • Page 27: Optional Headset Installation And Operating Instructions

    The following operational characteristics apply to VTECH Headsets. The same Obtain an optional accessory Headset, which is compatible with the VT9171. may also apply to other (non-VTECH) compatible headsets, but VTECH assumes no responsibility for their performance. Please contact VTECH Communications Customer Service, toll-free at 1-800-595-9511 for dealer information in your local area.

  • Page 28: In Case Of Difficulty

    If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, Your VT9171 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care. In the US call: VTECH COMMUNICATIONS at 1-800-595-9511. Avoid rough treatment In Canada call: VTECH ELECTRONICS at 1-800-267-7377.
  • Page 29 • You may be out of range. Either move close to the base, or relocate the base Your base unit and handset may not be operating on the same channel or unit. security code. Place the handset in the cradle for a few moments to reload •...

  • Page 30: Warranty Statement

    Warranty statement WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER? VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization. * Any defect in material or workmanship. WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER? FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE? * Batteries * One Year.
  • Page 31 FCC. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the Telephone ference in a residential installation.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    IC (Industry Canada) This telephone is registered for use in Canada. Notice: The Industry Canada label identification certified equipment. This certifi- cation means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network, pro- tective, operational and safety requirement. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

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