Vtech VT 1922 900MHz Phone (VT
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1. CHECKING THE RINGER moe PRESS C gt PRESS PRESS e AGAIN CLR DEL Key Function The CLEAR and DELETE functions canbe accessed separately depending on how long the key is held down For example to clear the last digit entered on the display press the CLR DEL key for less than 1 second Press and hold the key for more than 1 second to completely clear the LCD The DELETE function is also used to delete CID and memory dial records see DELETING STORED NUMBERS and DELETING NUMBERS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Advanced Dialing There are two different ways to dial a number 1 Press and wait for a dial tone Then dial the number you want either manually using MEMORY MEM dialing CID dialing or REDIAL 2 Enter the number you wish to dial on the display first Then press PHONE This will dial the number which is displayed on the LCD after 2 seconds NOTE The phone will dial any number which is shown on the display If you do not want to dial the number shown on the LCD it can be changed by Press and hold CLR DEL until the display is cleared then dial normally or Press and start over 24 MEMORY DIALING Storing Memory Speed Dial numbers To program a speed dial location do the following With the phone OFF enter the telephone number you wish to store 20 Digits Maximum Enter program mode by pressing PROG The display will show the follo2. cations Commission FCC rules for the United States It also complies with regulations RSS210 and CS 03 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device A label is located on the underside of the base unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN or the IC registration number and Load Num ber You must upon request provide this information to your local telephone company This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact VTECH COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 For repair warranty information The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected FCC Part 15 Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliances could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates
3. If you bought your phone in Canada Ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to VTECH ELECTRONICS SUITE 200 7671 ALDERBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND B C V6X 129 VTECH Communications assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorizatlon 37 WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY NOT COVER Batteries Damage from misuse neglect or acts of nature lightning floods power surges etc e Products which may have been modified or incorporated into other products e Products purchased and or operated outside the USA its territories or Canada Products serviced by the owner or a service facility not expressly authorized by VTECH Communications Products purchased more than 12 months form current date Units purchased in AS IS condition or units purchased as Distressed Merchandise HOW DOES STATE LAW OR PROVINCIAL LAW RELATE TO THIS WAR RANTY This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state as province to province 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Handset 925 05 MHz to 927 75 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range RECEIVE FREQUENCY Handset 902 3 MHz to 905 0 MHz All ten channels within this range Base 925 05 MHz to 927 75MHz All ten channels within this range
4. NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use SIZE Handset 17 4 x 5 9 x 4cm Lx W xT Maximum Antenna ex cluded Base 19 4 x 14 x 6cm L x Wx T Maximum Antenna ex cluded 39 WEIGHT Handset 180 grams Base 360 grams POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset Self contained nickel cadmium rechargeable battery supply 3 6V nominal 600mAh capacity Base 9VDC 300mA MEMORY Speed Dial 20 Memory locations 20 digits per location CID Alpha Numeric Display 50 Memory locations SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Special Features Parts Checklist FCC AND IC REGULATIONS 1i rcernecirese cte cese eerta cunesCusecaeDimcke cep na cis 4 PCC Pam db E da etai id d M EE CURE RAE RERRFARTIA RAO ERE AR XR EF DERE Raus 4 FOC Patt 6B uniaeieondueitetin eai ER EIFE ERREUR REIR KE IEEE ERAN ERRAT EN 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS rerreeeeeeennnnennntnntnntn nnn nnns tns nnn nnne 7 REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 9 To Charge The Battery Pack ccs icsscscisecescesceccesetentcaceeceeeeecsssestecteeaeceesanyexcottecceceseecscsnarne 9 chrpS ruc Sss ninaa 11 elzugnh ic Ilem 13 WALL eu lc M 15 THE LCD DISPLAY ieiuna pinaasa ineo tse Lectu
5. location is 6438981 then the display would show the following upon exiting memory dial mode Press PHONE the number on the display will be dialed after a 2 Second pause 26 NOTE The ability to temporarily add memory contents to digits already entered on the display operates in the same wa for CID and speed dial memories In this way long distance and area codes for example 1503 can be entered on the LCD and can preface numbers recalled from CID memory before dialing This is important because only the last 7 digits of an number are displayed when dialing from CID memory Changing Stored Numbers To change or replace a stored number simply enter the new number on the display and store it in the memory location you wish to change Deleting Stored Numbers Press The display will change to SPEED DIAL LOCATION__ Enter memory location number 01 20 Press CLEAR DED key The display will change to LOCATION XX DELETED Storing Special Codes To insert a pause in a phone number press HOLD at the appropriate point when entering the number on the LCD MEMORY DIALING This inserts a 2 second pause A P appears in the display to show the pause For longer pauses press HOLD two or more times Each press makes the pause 2 seconds longer and is treated as a stored digit If your phone is connected to a PBX you can store the PBX access number and a pause before the phone
6. ID information may not be available for every call you receive In addition the calling party may intentionally block their name amp phone number from being sent 28 NOTE You must be in an area where CID service is available and you must subscribe to it to use this feature If you do not subscribe to the CID service the phone will still operate normally except that the CID information is notreceived or displayed Receiving and Storing Calls This unit receives and displays all CID information the callers telephone number the callers name and the exact date and time of the call The phone sequentially numbers these call records and retains them in the unit s CID memory for later review These call record numbers are displayed as the first two digits in the display The unit can store up to 50 numbers in its memory Once the CID memory is full any new call forces a deletion of the oldest call record DIALING FROM CID MEMORY NOTE Only the last 7 digits of any number are displayed when dialing from CID memory For example when you press and hold the 760 key to view the phone number you would see the following CID CALLER ID However when you dial directly from CID memory only the last 7 digits of the received telephone number will be used Consequently you would actually dial this The VTech VT 1922 was designed to accommodate this situation If you need totemporarily add along dls
7. Removable handset battery pack Spare battery charger in the base unit Complete battery back up in case of power failure with optional spare battery pack installed in base Face up Handset charging Easy answer When the phone rings simply press any key other than OFF MUTE or the Volume Keys on the handset to answer Auto hang up when returning the handset to the base cradle Extension in use indicator Tone and Pulse Dialing Low Battery Detect and Warning indicator Up to 7 hours continuous talk time or 7 days standby time Volume Adjust on Handset REDIAL HOLD PAGE and MUTE Hearing Aid Compatible Receiver Detachable power supply Non volatile storage of security code and memory dial records Programmable Ringer Types 2 5mm Headset Jack This manual is designed to make you familiar with the VTech VT 1922 We strongly recommend you read the manual before using your phone INTRODUCTION Parts Checklist 1 Base unit Handset and AC adap ter One Line Telephone Cord Battery Pack Wall mount accessory Belt clip 9 RON TELEPHONE LINE CORD BELT CLIP To purchase replacement battery packs call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 BASE UNIT WALL MOUNT BATTERY PACK FCC and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communi
8. WILL SEE ENTER MEMORY LOCATION 01 20 Press the key Press MEM Enter the memory location of the phone number you wish to dial 01 20 The number will be displayed on the LCD and will be dialed CID CALLER ID To view information stored in CID memory press on the handset S CID CALLER ID G3 6963 vouwuLsEE eeo SS5 DOO SS The display will show the most recent call received To view the time and date of the call press and hold the 7 B key The time and date will be shown along with the phone number You will see something like As long as the key is held down To view other calls scroll backwards and forwards by using the lt and gt keys To view additional dlgits not shown on the display press the 2 9 key To exit press OFF USING REDIAL Press the PHONE key then REDIAL to automatically redial out the last number you dialed Or Press REDIAL so that the number is shown on the display and then press the key HOLD Press HOLD to put a call on hold Toreturn to the call press HOLD key again BASIC OPERATION MAKING CALLS You can make calls directly from the handset whether you are at the base or away from it NOTE There are two different ways to dial a number 1 Press the key and wait for dial tone Then dial the number you want Or 2 Enter the number ont
9. number For example to store 9 PAUSE 555 1234 in memory location 08 do the following Press Press Dial 5551234 Press Enter 08 E E Mu NOTE Stored numbers are retained in memory even if the base loses its power or the handset battery is removed 27 CID CALLER ID CID CALLER ID Your VTech VT1922 cordless phone is capable of displaying the name and or phone number of the person calling before you answer the phone Subscription to Caller ID service through your local phone company is required to utilize this feature If you subscribe to alphanumeric name amp number Caller ID service the calling party s name and phone number when available will be displayed on the LCD screen while the phone is ringing If you subscribe to numeric number only Caller ID service the calling party s phone number when available will be displayed on the LCD screen while the phone is ringing CALL WAITING CALLER ID TYPE Il CID Your VTech VT 1922 cordless phone is also capable of displaying Caller ID information in connection with a Call Waiting signal If you are on a call and receive a Call Waiting alert signal the LCD will display the name and or number when available of the party trying to reach you As above subscription to Call Waiting ID service through your local phone company is required in order to utilize this feature A WORD ABOUT CALLER ID CID Due to regional incompatibilities Caller
10. to disable the ringer for the duration of the call HOLD Press HOLD to place an active call on hold The LCD will display CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD again to return to the call PAGE HANDSET LOCATOR To BE from the Base Unit press The LCD will display BASE PAGING HANDSET To cancel the page either press PAGE again on the Base Unit or press OFF on the Handset ADVANCED FUNCTIONS CALL WAITING While you are on a call you will hear an alert signal warning that a second caller is trying to reach you CALL WAITING is a subscription service available from most local telephone Service providers Contact your provider for details If you subscribe to this service linked with CALLER ID CID the name and or phone number of the second caller can be displayed on the LCD immediately after hearing the CALL WAITING alert For more details see CID CALLER ID Switching calls using FLASH To switch over to the new call press the key the first call is put on hold To switch back to the first call press the key again SWITCHING CALLS OO TO SWITCH OVER TO THE NEW CALL OOl PRESS OOO OO TO SWITCH BACK TO e 05 0 THE FIRST CALL NL PRESS AGAIN a Temporary Tone If you have rotary dial pulse telephone service TONE PULSE switch is set to PULSE this feature allows you to temporarily switch to TONE dialing for such purposes as remote access to answering machines b
11. uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack USOC RJ11C RJ11W or RJ14 Your telephone company may discontinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network They will notify you in advance of disconnection if possible During notification you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Occasionally yourtelephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment If so you will be given advance n
12. very end of the call record CID CALLER ID DELETING NUMBERS Pressing the CLR DEL button deletes the CID number displayed While the phone is in CID mode press the CLR DEL key once to delete the current call and the display will show The older CID records will be moved forward by one location 31 Press and hold the CLR DEL key for more than 2 seconds to delete the entire contents of CID memory The display will show the following for a final confirmation before the entire CID memory is erased Pressing any key other than CLR DEL will cancel the operation Pressing CLR DEL will confirm the operation and the display will then show The message will remain on the display for 2 seconds ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS NOISE OR INTERFERENCE Your VTech VT1922 cordless telephone has auto channel scan circuitry which will detect excess noise and change the channel of the phone to reduce it This is done automatically Since the VTech VT1922 is a fully digital phone it does not suffer from noise associated with regular cordless phones At times you may experience occasional drop outs especially at the extreme edges of the phone s range Simply move closer to the base unit and this will disappear AUTOMATIC SECURITY CODING Your VTech VT1922 phone is factory set with 16 8 million possible security codes This unique security code allows your handset and base to recognize each other an
13. 2 uses this battery pack to provide operational backup in case of a power failure If you have a fully charged battery pack in the Spare Battery pack charger and there is a power outage you will still be able to place and receive calls for up to five hours Replacing a Drained Handset bat tery The Spare battery pack can also be used to replace a drained Handset battery pack to ensure uninterrupted use Be sure to put the drained battery pack in the Spare Battery charger for recharging Please note that the Spare Battery compartment charges at a slower rate than a battery pack charging in the Handset It takes 24 hours to fully charge a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger 12 The RBRC Seal 49s The RBRC Seal on the battery indicates that VTech Communications INC is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives when taken out of service within the United States and Canada The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which may be illegal in your area VTech s partnership with RBRC makes it easy for you to drop off used batteries at local retailers participating in the RBRC program Please call 1 800 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
14. 6 Deleting Stored Numbers 1 ren ire anta on ether o rhet arn AAT AERERA 26 Storing Special Codes ieri ne meri rer Pe PETERE SE e PY RES FEIN ONIS RES ERE TE EUER 27 CID CALLER o ecl 28 Receiving and Storing Calls 5 e rrr retinere err rre er Ere 29 Dialing From CID Memory esent stets nnt nne nne 28 Out Of Area Calls iiie encre Fer nien rd Da Eee Do Greca erra o ELE Ena SE SAEPE ade 29 Private GallS ieesc eO CHEESE EE EROS EET DAS ERE RYE EE 29 Rios ENON Tr iS 29 Reviewing Numbers xi rti rennen m cr ea rb ioa e a ea age Resa EESAN Sae Ee FEE XE RR ERR DER EEEa 30 Deleting Doe DEPTHS 31 ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS eeeeeeeeee esee eene ne nnn nnns anna asas nana asus assa sas na sauna 32 HEADSET OPERATION ierit eene eau una Ca adanada aaka daan Akanse arona Ee ANENA Kran anaia 33 ubl lecme 34 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY eaten eu cec coe eaaa eon aestu e eee sees anaapa riaan aai aeai 35 WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS s eeeesessesee esses enne tnstn ata ana tna tn anta stai tasas tna sa aa 39 VrecH VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD VrEcH Is a trademark of VTECH COMMUNICATIONS LTD a member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES Distributed in the U S A by VTECH Communications 11035 SW 11th STREET BDLG B SUITE 270 Beaverton Oregon 97005 Distributed in Canada by VTECH Electronics Canada Lt
15. CC and IC This means your handset and base unit can communicate only over a certain distance which will depend on the location of the base unit and handset weather and the construction and layout of your home or office 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 including 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 ventilation is not provided 7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sur
16. INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have pur chased one of the most sophisticated cordless telephones on the market The VTech VT 1922 has been designed to offer a new standard in cordless telephone technology Unlike most other cordless phones the VTech VT 1922 digitizes your voice using advanced ADPCM digital voice coding to provide noise and distortion free performance In most conditions you will not be able to tell you are using a cordless phone Gone are the annoyances of static interference and having to listen to other people s conversations on your cordless phone The VTech VT 1922 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 1922 decodes and displays name and or number Caller ID CID information where available and when subscribed to The alpha numeric display can show both the name and number of the calling party Up to 15 name characters or 11 phone number digits can be displayed on the LCD With the VTech VT 1922 the user can easily answer acall by pressing any key other than the OFF MUTE or VOLUME Keys In addition the Handset display illuminates when the phone rings This is very useful in a dark environment The VTech VT 1922 also provides a one way Page Find Pressing the base PAGE key will cause the handset to ring in a manner which distinguishes it from normal incoming ringing This c
17. an be used to alert the handset user or to simply locate the handset in the event that it is misplaced The VTech VT 1922 uses special memory in both the base and handset which is not susceptible to power failures This provides permanent storage of all memory dial numbers CID information as well as the base and handset security codes When an optional battery pack is installed in the base unit the VTech VT 1922 uses this battery pack 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 More than 5 hours backup will be possible with a fully charged battery pack in the base unit The VTech VT 1922 informs you that another extension is currently in use on the same phone line The phone will also alert you when you are Out of Range even when you re not using the phone INTRODUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES 900 MHz Operation Fully Digital Link between Hand set and Base with ADPCM voice coding Digitally Scrambled Voice Com munication Name Number CID display 2 row by 12 character 5x7 dot matrix alpha numeric LCD 50 CID memory locations Backlit Handset display 20 location Programmable Memory for 20 Digit Phone Number 10 Channel Operation with auto channel selection Out of Range indication while the handset is in use or in standby mode
18. ank by phone services use of calling cards and other special 22 First dial the call normally Then activate the Temporary Tone feature by pressing TONE the key You can then press the numbers or symbols you need and your phone will send the proper signals To end the call press or place the handset back in the base The phone will automatically go back to rotary dial pulse service TEMPORARY TONE DIAL YOUR NUMBER PRESS 3 PRESS THE NUMBERS OR SYMBOLS PRESS Programming The Ringer The handset ringer is capable of four different types of ringer tones The following sections detail how to select different ringer types and how to turn off the handset ringer ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Changing Ringer Types To program the handset must be OFF To select a different ringer type do the following CHANGING RINGER OX PRESS C5 S e PRESS BED PRESS e 2 PRESS Press PROG Press amp Press 1 for ringer type 1 2 for ringer type 2 3 for ringer type 3 4 for ringer type 4 The handset LCD will show the ringer type selected for example Press or to exit Turning Off The Ringer To turn off the ringer do the following 23 ORO TURNING OFF THE e RINGER u PRESS C O OGO press e e PRESS 335 PRESS CS to exit ota Checking The Ringer Type To test the present ringer type do the following
19. ase unit and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is plugged in You may be too far from the base unit You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones YOU HEAR OTHER CALLS WHILE USING YOUR PHONE Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack and plug in a regular telephone If you still hear other calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU HEAR NOISE IN THE HANDSET AND NONE OF THE KEYS OR BUTTONS WORK Make sure the power cord is plugged in IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY COMMON CURE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Electronics like people can sometimes get confused If the unit does not seem to be responding normally then try putting the handset in the cradle If it does not seem to respond after trying this a few times do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the base Disconnect the handset battery Remove the base unit spare battery pack where applicable Wait a few minutes Connect power to the base Re install the battery pack Watch for Handset to display FOUND CHANNEL eu LO Or 36 Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of an
20. 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 page RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation Cay Ni Cd By Seana GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your VTech VT 1922 Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jack AC Power Adapier Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector to the back of the base unit TELEPHONE WALL JACK Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER SUPPLY included with your phone Handset Ringer The handset ringer is programmed ON as the factory default setting Refer to PROGRAMMING THE RINGER on page 24 for more information Setting the Tone Pulse Switch The TONE PULSE switch is located on the bottom of the base unit and is factory set to TONE If you have touch tone service do not change the switch setting If you have rotary Pulse service set the switch to PULSE 13 Charge the handset battery pack before use The battery pack recharges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit The batteries must be charged for 16 hours before using your phone for the first time CHARGE THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK FOR 16 HOURS BEFORE USING Connect Telephone Line Cord Plug on
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22. d minimizes the possibility of another cordless phone using your telephone line OUT OF RANGE INDICATION If the handset is moved to a point where the base and handset can no longer communicate the handset will make a quick series of beeps to signal Out of Range If the handset is active when taken out of range it will beep twice a second and enter standby mode after 25 seconds if the link is not reestablished If the handset is brought back within range it will automatically re link For out of range in standby mode the handset will beep once and then at 15 second intervals will display CHANNEL SEARCHING on the 32 LCD and scan all channels in an attempt to re link with the base OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS ON If you are presently engaged in a phone conversation move closer to the base If the base unit does not communicate with the handset within 25 seconds of losing contact it will automatically hang up OUT OF RANGE WHEN PHONE IS OFF If the phone is OFF the handset and base still monitor each other to make sure that they can communicate If the handset is moved out of range the handset will make a series of beeps and will then display CHANNEL SEARCHING on the LCD At 15 second intervals the handset will scan all channels in an attempt to reestablish communication with the base This process does not require user intervention the handset will re link with the base automatically once it is brou
23. e end of the telephone cord into a wall jack and the other end into the back of the Base Unit GETTING STARTED Check for a dial tone After the battery pack is charged rotate the Base Unit antenna to an upright position Pick up the Handset and press PHONE PHONE ON will appear on the LCD and you will hear a dial tone If not see IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY on page 35 Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit FILL IN THE TELEPHONE NUMBER CARD CAUTION 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 14 WALL MOUNTING USING THE WALL MOUNT ADAPTER 1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack You phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet 120v AC The power cord is six feet long make sure there is an electrical outlet within reach of the Base Unit The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch If the switch is ever turned off the phone will not operate 2 Position the wall mount bracket on the base Line up the tabs on the wall mount adaptor with the holes on the bottom of the base Figure 1 Snap the wall mo
24. e 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 but take it to a VTech authorized service facility Opening or removing cabinet parts other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used 11 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VTech authorized service facility under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other c
25. ght back within range The unit will then be able to receive and place calls When the base unit is unplugged from the power supply the handset will give the Out of Range warning beep Plug the base in again and this will stop HEADSET OPERATION Your Vtech cordless phone is equipped with a 2 5mm Headset Jack for use with an optional accessory Headset for hands free operation If you choose to use the Headset option you must obtain an optional accessory Headset which is compat ible with the Vtech cordless phone To purchase a Headset call VTech at 1 800 595 9511 Once you have a compatible 2 5mm Headset locate the Headset Jack on the Vtech cordless phone Handset Connect the plug on the Headset cord to the jack on the cordless Handset The plug should fit securely Do not force the connection OPERATION NOTE Whenever a compatible Headset is connected to the cordless Handset the microphone on the Hand set will be muted This is done to limit the effect of background noise The following operational char acteristics apply to Vtech Headsets The same may also apply to other non Vtech supplied headsets but Vtech assumes no responsibility for their performance The Vtech brand compatible Headset has a reversible monaural design You can wear your Headset on either ear leaving one ear free for room conversation The headband can be adjusted to fit the contour of your head Using 33 both hands sl
26. h the base is reestablished is displayed while in OFF mode if another phone is currently using the same line THE HANDSET LAYOUT THE HANDSET FEATURES ANTENNA HEADSET JACK f ET LCD DISPLAY nr HOLD PAUSE KEY 7 reer OOD OCG DIALING KEYS 0 9 49 62 1 a in Y TONE Temporary Tone V n n CALLER ID mr ds N BOMPAATMENT MEMORY OOOC q PROGRAM mm CS C l CLEAR DELETE ES O T MUTE DST OOO we REDIAL Em SS CALL un XM J CHARGING CONTACTS l 17 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT THE BASE UNIT FEATURES AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK TONE PULSE SELECTOR EE d cu D ANTENNA SPARE BATTERY INDICATOR HANDSET CHARGE INDICATOR IN USE INDICATOR MEMORY DIALING DIRECTORY BATTERY COMPARTMENT PAGE KEY CHARGING CONTACTS 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SET UP e Plug AC adapter into a standard electrical outlet and Base Unit Set Dial Mode switch to PULSE or TONE The unit is factory set to TONE Let the handset battery pack charge for 16 hours before first use Connect telephone line cord to base unit and telephone jack MAKING CALLS Press the PHONE ke
27. ide the headband up or down so that it rests comfortably on your head with the speaker cushion centered against your ear For maximum sound quality the flexible microphone should be posi tioned at the corner of your mouth about one inch from your face AAAA o8 6 6 6 BELT CLIP The Vtech cordless phone is also equipped with a detachable belt clip Align the pins on the inside edge of the clip with the notches on the sides of the Vtech cordless phone Handset The belt clip should snap securely into place Do not force the connection A MAINTENANCE TAKING CARE OF YOUR TEL EPHONE Your VTech VT1922 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 Avoid water Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install your base unit near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety use caution when using electric appliances during storms 34 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 suggesti
28. ing CID The display will show the number of the most recent CALL 01 The top line of the display is used to indicate the memory location number and the bottom line of the display shows the name see below There may be additional characters in the name which can not be shown on the current display Press the 9 key This will overwrite the CID memory location on the top line to show up to a maximum of 15 alpha characters for the duration of the key press The first 12 alpha characters will be on the top line with up to 3 additional characters on the second line aaa REVIEWING NUMBERS DIDRO OO PRESSCD Press the and B keys AOO to scroll YEY Press and hold the 7 to view e 2 2 number OOO Press to dial Nae pee amp Press to exit 30 To find out the corresponding phone number as well as the date and time of the call press and hold the 7 2 key The date and time will be shown Releasing the key will again show the callers name Pressing the lt key displays the next lower in sequence call record Likewise pressing the key displays the next higher in sequence call record The higher the call number the older the call To save you time in reviewing call records you can wrap around the call history log For example if you press the key enough to scroll back to the first record pressing it again will force the display to go to the
29. le whenever you re not using the phone However to maximize the life of your battery pack do not return your VT1922 Handset to the Base Unit cradle for recharging unit the LOW BATTERY indication appers REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward L PRESS and SLIDE DOWNWARD TL 2 Discard the old battery pack Don t put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire it could burst 3 Place the new battery pack in its housing with the metal contacts facing down IU PLACE THE NEW BATTERY PACK INTO THE r BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE BATTERY q PACK WHEN d CHANGING BATTERY e LI VOY 4 Replace the battery case cover by sliding the cover upwards 10 L SLIDE IN THE BATTERY COVER gt 5 If the new battery pack is not already charged place the hand set in the cradle of the base unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours CAUTION To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to parsons read and Follow the instructions 1 Use only VTECH rechargeable battery pack 2 Do not dispose of the battery in a fire The cell may explode IMPORTANT Do not dispose of this battery into household garbage For information on recycling or pro
30. o the display first then press the key This will dial the number that is displayed on the LCD after 2 seconds See ADVANCED DIALING on Page 24 If you make a mistake when dialing press to hang up then press the PHONE key to get the dial tone again DISCONNECTING To end a call either place the handset back in the base or press on the handset ANSWERING CALLS When the Handset rings press any key other than OFF MUTE or the VOLUME keys to answer your call VOLUME CONTROLS The volume controls for the handset are located on the side of the unit Press the A up or Y down keys to increase or decrease the volume Holding either key down will continuously change the volume setting The earpiece volume level indicator on the LCD will change accordingly There are four volume levels 21 FLASH You can use your VTech VT 1922 cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting Simply press the PHONE key to FLASH the line REDIAL To REDIAL the last number you dialed press the PHONE key then press REDIAL The phone will automatically dial the number The number will be shown on the display CLEARING THE DISPLAY The display can be cleared by pressing and holding the CLEAR DEL key down until the display clears MUTE Press MUTE during conversation to disable the handset micro phone Press MUTE again to return to normal operation RINGER MUTE Press during incoming ringing
31. ons call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 THE PHONE DOESN T WORK AT ALL Make sure the Power Cord is pugged Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the batteries are properly charged If the LOW BATTERY message is shown the battery pack needs charging NO DIAL TONE First check all the suggestions above f you still don t hear a dial tone disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local service Call your local telephone company YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL EVEN WHEN YOU RE NEAR THE BASE UNIT Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet 35 YOU GET NOISE STATIC OR A WEAK SIGNAL WHEN YOU RE AWAY FROM THE BASE UNIT You may be out of range Either move closer to the base or relocate the base unit The layout of your home may be limiting the range Try moving the base unit to another position THE HANDSET DOES NOT RING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A CALL Make sure you have the handset ringer activated To set the ringer see PROGRAMMING THE RINGER Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the b
32. ontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a VTech authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation E If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged F If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm 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 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE DEPT at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK CHARGING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK The handset of your VTech VT 1922 cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base You should charge the battery pack for 16 hours when you first receive your phone You ll know the battery pack needs charging when The phone emits a warning tone when you press the PHONE key The low battery message is displayed The handset seems completely dead the LCD is clear and the handset does not beep when you press the keys To Charge The Battery Pack To charge the battery pack place the handset in the base unit The CHARGE indicator will light to show the handset is seated properly and the battery pack is charging It is recommended that the batte
33. otice of the change to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service The base unit contains no user serviceable 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 Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents or by others who may be authorized by the FCC For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the VTECH Limited Warranty This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the phone company or Party Lines The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still enable the devices to ring when you receive acall The general rule is thatthe REN value should not exceed 5 0A total however contact your local telephone company for the specific number in your area IC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in Canada Notice The REN assigned to this device denotes the number of devices you may connect to the telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subjected only to the requirement that the sum of the REN does not exceed five 5 0 Notice The Industry Canada label identifies cer
34. per disposal consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organization 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK 4 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns To purchase replacement battery packs call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 SPARE BATTERY CHARGER The VT 1922 has a built in spare Battery Charger which is located in the cradle of the Base Unit NOTE In order to benefit from this feature you must obtain an optional Spare Battery from an authorized VTech dealer or by contacting VTech Customer Service at 1 800 595 9511 in the U S A and 1 800 267 7377 in canada Installation Remove the Spare Battery charger cover by pressing the release tab and lifting up 11 Place a battery pack in the Spare Battery charger Make sure the metal charging contacts on the underside of the battery pack are aligned with the charging contacts in the Spare Battery charger REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK Power Backup When a Spare Battery pack is installed in the Base Unit the VTech VT 192
35. ra ocu actua tc aa rc Eso casn arii 16 THE HANDSET LAYOUT ccccssssssssssssenssscenssssoessnscessnsanessusceasssanssaenanoesnensensansaeuasssansasoas 17 THE BASE UNIT LAYOUT e eeeseesesseee ne enetn annusa teat tn ata ana taa tassa snas sna daas asa aa a 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE acini ee cieeceeiseesiescet iced Eee nie 19 jg 19 exec 20 BASIC OPERATION 21 ADVANCED FUNGTIONGS 1er ce ice ucc ceret ec centu a inno an cura EENAA 22 Call Eu M enemas 22 Switching Calls using FLASH 2422 Temp rary TONG m SsRdi 22 Programming The RINGER coss rni rt enden pcr eb cr DO REO teed bes EL EX AERE Cen RE GB 22 Changing Ringer TYPOS 2 ertet reet eterni utr arte esae mas ex REN dani 23 Turning Off The BInger 2 ient sainte oto tise co ct epe dee cte anc tea deo 23 Checking The Ringer TVDO 5 o nre rer ero rrr I N T nae N 23 jeu uM Ci EES 23 Advanced MAP UP detesazsauessdenesesaccssdiela eashbdastssdsa tists SAREES Aans 24 MEMORY DIALING m 25 Storing Speed Dial NUMBEMS 5 re rrr eren e thee rre ceto era ir dEi daaa 25 Dialing From Memory rennen erre eerte iere caste 26 Changing Stored Numbers sssssssssssssssseeenere neret enne ennt tenens tnn 2
36. ry pack be charged for at least 16 hours initially and 8 hours for maintenance charging You can use your telephone before that with diminished capacity but itis best to charge the battery pack fully It will take several recharge cycles to maximize the charge capacity of your battery pack The maximum battery life between charges is 7 hours of continuous talk time or 7 days of stand by Alternatively if you have purchased a spare battery pack and it has been charging in the base unit simply exchange the drained handset battery pack with the fully charged replace ment battery pack from the base charger Place the drained handset battery pack into the base charger to recharge The base spare battery charger does NOT charge a battery pack as quickly as the handset battery charger A full charge requires 24 hours when using the spare battery charger ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO OVER CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack can be recharged many times but if you get a low battery signal even after 16 hours of charging in the base cradle or 24 hours in the base spare battery charger the battery pack s should be replaced To purchase replacement battery packs call VTECH Communications at 1 800 595 9511 In Canada call VTECH Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Your Ni Cd battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit cradle You may return the Handset to its crad
37. tance prefix and or area code such as 1503 before the CID number do the following Beginning from the standby mode key in the necessary digits Your display will look like this Then to temporarily add the last 7 digits only from a CID memory press CID Using the x and D st keys scroll through the received calls to locate the number you wish to dial Once you have located the number you wish to dial simply press PHONE The last seven digits will be added to the numbers already in the LCD and the whole number shown below will be automatically dialed 29 Special Message Indicators Out of Area Calls If for any reason the telephone number of the caller is unavailable or if the caller is outside the CID service area the message UNAVAILABLE is displayed on the LCD Private Calls If the caller has exercised the option to block his or her number from being sent then the display will show PRIVATE Transmission Error If an error is detected then the CID information is incomplete and will not be displayed TRANSMISSION ERROR will be displayed on the LCD screen The occasional appearance of TRANSMISSION ERROR on your display does not indicate a problem with your unit or your telephone line However if this appears frequently you may want to notify your telephone company CID CALLER ID Reviewing Numbers Calls stored in memory can be reviewed by press
38. tified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction FCC and IC Regulations Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Your VTech VT1922 is designed to operate atthe maximum power allowed by the F
39. unt bracket firmly in place 3 Mount the base on the wall Position the base so the mounting studs will fit into the holes on the bottom of the base Position the power cord to extend down the wall the phone is to be mounted on Slide the base down on the mounting studs until it locks into place 4 Connect the telephone line cord The telephone line cord hasa snap in plug at each end Insert one of the plugs into the jack on the bottom of the base Insert the other end of the plug into the wall jack 5 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connector into the power jack located on the back of the Base Unit 15 Tira Ca Figure 1 Figure 2 THE LCD DISPLAY LCD Display Messages the PHONE ON indicator is displayed when the phone is in use is displayed when the handset microphone has been muted is displayed when the handset ringer has been programmed off shows the handset volume setting is displayed when the unit is in a low battery condition The handset typically operates for at least 5 minutes after the low battery indication first appears is displayed when the Base Unit pages the handset is displayed when the handset is on hold 16 is displayed when the handset has lost communication with the base unit and is attempting to reestablish a link by scanning all channels is displayed if communication wit
40. wing Enter the memory location 01 20 you wish to store the number in As soon as the second memory location digit is entered the unit will emit a happy tone a short series of beeps to confirm successful programming and exit program mode STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS ENTER THE PHONE NUMBER PROG PRESS gt PRESS LOCATION 01 20 25 If programming is unsuccessful the unit will display Unsuccessful programming can result from not correctly completing the programming sequence For example if after entering a number on the LCD and entering program mode the OFF key were pressed instead of entering a valid memory location the PROGRAMMING INCOMPLETE message would appear If this message appears simply repeat the programming sequence MEMORY DIALING Dialing From Memory Press to get a line e Press MEM you re prompted to enter a speed dial location number Enter a 2 digit location number 01 20 The number stored in that location will be displayed and immediately dialed Or Beginning from the OFF mode press MEM followed by a 2 digit location number 01 20 Press again to exit memory dial mode and leave the number on the display Note that if digits were on the display prior to entering memory dial mode the contents of the speed dial memory will be ap pended to those digits For exam ple if 1503 was on the LCD and the contents of the memory
41. y When the PHONE ON indicator is displayed and you hear a dial tone dial the number OR Enter the number to be dialed on the LCD and then press the key ANSWERING CALLS To answer a call press any key other than OFF MUTE or the Volume Keys The handset will NOT auto answer when lifted off the base cradle HANGING UP Press or place the handset in the cradle to hang up a call TO PLACE A CALL ON HOLD Press HOLD on the handset to place an active call on hold Press HOLD again to return to the call 19 TO MUTE A CALL Press MUTE to disable the handset microphone Press MUTE again to return to normal two way conuersation TO PAGE THE HANDSET To page from the base press PAGE To cancel the PAGE either press again on the base or press on the handset STORING MEMORY SPEED DIAL NUMBERS The phone should be OFF Enter the number you wish to store on the LCD up to a maximum of 20 digits STORING THE PHONE SHOULD BE OFF ENTER PHONE NUMBER PROG PRESS YOU WILL SEE ENTER MEMORY LOCATION 01 20 e Press PROG The LCD will display PROGRAM LOCATION Enter a two digit memory location 01 20 the unit will store the number emit a happy tone to confirm successful programming and exit program mode QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MEMORY DIALING SPEED DIALING MEMORY DIALING PRESS MEM PRESS YOU
42. y kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If your base unit should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pull the unit out by the unplugged cords WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT DOES OUR WARRANTY COVER Any defect in material or workmanship FOR HOW LONG AFTER THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE To the original purchaser only ONE YEAR WHAT WILL VTECH DO At our option repair or replace your unit HOW DO I SEND MY UNIT IN OR OUT OF WARRANTY e In the U S Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at 1 800 595 9511 In canada call Vtech Electronics at 1 800 267 7377 Properly pack your unit Include any cables amp accessories which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase if the unit was purchased within the lase twelve months Print your name and address along with a description of the defect and include this in the package Or Vtech Electronics Includ payment for any service or repair not covered by warranty as determined by VTECH Communications Ship the unit via UPS Insured or equivalent to In the U S VTECH COMMUNICATIONS 11035 SW 11th Street Bldg B Suite 270 Beaverton OR 97005
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