DCX 770 Expansion Handset OWNER'S MANUAL Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DCX770 handset and charger. This expansion handset is for use with the DMX7 series (e.g., DMX776, DMX778, etc.). Each main base model in this series can support up to four handsets. You can place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere as long as there is AC power to connect the handset charging cradle. IMPORTANT The DCX770 expansion handset will not operate unless it has been registered to your main base. This manual describes how to set up and connect your new handset; for instructions on operating your new handset, refer to the owner's manual supplied with your main base. To purchase expansion handsets (DCX770), visit our web site at www.uniden.com. Backward / Forward Compatibility Your phone may be compatible with other Uniden 2.4 GHz Digital Expandable Systems. Please visit our website at www.uniden.com. Checking the Package Contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department. · Cordless Handset · Charging Cradle · Battery Pack (BT-0001) (pre-installed) (Capacity: 650 mAh, 3.7V) · AC Adapter (AD-0005) (INPUT: 120V AC 60Hz) (OUTPUT: 9V DC 210 mA) · Audio Recording Cable · Holster · This Owner's Manual · Other Printed Material Uniden Parts Department at (800) 554-3988 Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. or visit our website at www.uniden.com ­2­ Step 1: Connect the Charger 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes good contact with the charger charging contacts. · Use only the supplied AD-0005 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. · Place the charger close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward. Charge the handset for 15-20 hours before using. Recharge your handset on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call. ­3­ Step 2: Register the Handset YOU NEED TO REGISTER THE DCX770 TO A MAIN BASE BEFORE USE! 1 Be sure the handset battery is fully charged. the main in standby mode (i.e., not being 2 Withhandset in basemain base to begin registration. used), place the the For compatible models in the DCT6 and DCT7 series: 1)Disconnect the AC adapter. 2)While holding the following key, connect the AC Adapter: DCT646 & DCT746 models - find handset DCT6465 & DCT6485 models - intercom DCT648 models - intercom/find handset DCT748 models - find/skip Keep pressing the key until the CHARGE LED starts to blink. 3)On the handset, press and hold # until you hear beep. For compatible models in the DCT7488 series: 1)Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. 2)Select HS R e gi s tr a ti on , and press the OK soft key. 3)On the handset, press and hold # until you hear beep. 3 While the handset is registering, Ha nd s et Re g is t er in g will appear in the handset LCD. When Re g is t ra ti o n C om p le te is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base. If R eg is t ra t io n F a il ed appears, please try these steps again. De-register the handset 1)Press and hold end and # for more than 5 seconds. 2)Select the handset ID to be de-registered from the list. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select Y e s. To de-register expansion handsets DCX640 or DCX700, refer to their owner's manual or download from Uniden's website at www.uniden.com. ­4­ Using Your Expansion Handset Now that your new handset is registered, it can perform all the same functions as the handsets originally included with your phone. With your new handset, you can · Transfer calls or intercom between handsets · Use two handsets as 2-way radios in DirectLink mode · Use two handsets as a baby/room monitor · Hold 3 or 4 way conference calls (depends on the model) · Access the integrated answering device or voice mail using Handset · Send Text Messages between Handsets (DMX7 Series Only) · Record Distinctive Ringer Tones · Customize Handset with Animations and Wall Paper Displays · Customize Reminder Displays using Calendar See the owner's manual that came with your main base for complete instructions on operating your new expanded digital phone (You can download owner's manual from our website at www.uniden.com.). Using the joystick The joystick makes it easy to use your phone. The four most commonly used functions are accessible just by moving the joystick: Adjust the ringer View the phonebook View the Caller ID Redial a number You will also use the joystick to make menu selections. Highlight the option you want by moving the joystick up, down, right, or left. This will move the cursor; the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text: 1)Press the center of the joystick. 2)Select the MENU soft Keys. To exit the MENU and return to standby, press the end key. ­5­ Select the highlighted option by pressing the center of the joystick. (You can also press the OK soft key.) Anytime the display prompts you to press OK or Enter, you can press the center of the joystick. You can go back to the previous menu at any time by pressing the BACK soft key. Using your handset with compatible DCT6 and DCT7 series phones · To get more information on DCX770 handset features, down load DMX7 series owner's manual from our web site at www.uniden.com. · Not all features are available when this handset is used with the DCT6 or DCT7 series main base. If you want to use all of this handset's features, use it with a DMX7 series base. The DCX770 has many new features. You can record a ringer from any audio source, select animation on the display, and set alarms to remind you of important events. Record Ringer Tones 1)Connect the audio recording cable to the handset and sound source (e.g. stereo or cd player). Insert one end of the audio recording cable into the handset's headset jack and the other end into the sound source. You can also simply use the handset's microphone by holding the handset close to the sound source. 2)Select menu option . 3)Go to Re c or d R i ng er. 4)To start recording, press the RECORD soft key. The message counter displays 6 0 and then begins to count down. 5)When you are finished recording, press the STOP soft key. The phone will play the recorded ringer. 6)To store the ringer, press the Joystick or the SAVE soft key. 7)Enter the title. of this ringer. If you don't enter a title, the phone will store it as "Recorded ring." 8)Press OK soft key. ­6­ Set Animation Displays 1)Select menu option . 2)Scroll to A ni ma t io n s and select. 3)To preview Animations press the VIEW soft key. 4)Press the OK soft key. Set Wallpaper Displays 1)Select menu option . 2)Scroll to T he me s and select. 3)To preview wallpaper press the VIEW soft key. 4)Press the SELECT soft key. Set Keypad Lock 1)Select menu option . 2)Scroll to K ey pa d L o ck and select. 3)Select Lo ck , and press the OK. You'll hear a confirmation tone, and your keypad is locked. Unlock your keypad by going to K ey p ad L oc k and selecting Un l oc k . To unlock the keypad temporally, press any key on the upper part of the handset, and press tone/* in 20 seconds. Set Backlight Display Color 1)Select menu option . 2)Scroll to B ac kl i gh t C o lo r and select. 3)Press the OK soft key. Scheduling Reminders 1)Select menu option . 2)Press the SKDL soft key, then press the OPTION soft key. 3)Scroll to N ew E n tr y and select. 4)Use the cursor to select the date and time of the reminder. 5)Press the center of the joystick. 6)To set reminder tone, go to the second line and select. 7)To enter a name or reminder text, go to the third line and enter. You can enter up to 32 characters. 8)Press the center of the joystick when you're finished. 9)Press the DONE soft key. Editing/Deleting Reminders 1)Select menu option . 2)Press the SKDL soft key and select the reminder. 3)Edit the date, time, reminder tone, and text the same way you entered them for a new entry. To delete reminder, select the reminder and press the OPTION soft key, and select D el e te en tr y. To delete all reminders, select D el e te Al l . Press the OK soft key. ­7­ Creating and Editing Phonebook Entries To go to the phonebook, press the joystick to the left and press the OPTION soft key. Select Ne w E nt r y. Enter the name, number, unique ring, unique display, phonebook group, and speed dial as you want. Press the center of the joystick to enter each entry and confirm the selection. When you're finished, press the DONE soft key to save this phonebook entry. Battery Information Low battery alert When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The batteries need to be charged when: - The empty battery icon appears. - L ow B a tt e ry appears in the display. If the phone is in standby mode, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the charging cradle. Cleaning the battery charging contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Using water only, dampen a cloth to clean the charging contacts. Then make sure to go back over the charging contacts with a dry cloth before returning the handset to the charger to charge. Caution: Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemical products. Doing so may discolor the surface of the telephone and damage the finish. ­8­ Installing a Replacement Battery Follow the steps if you need to replace a battery. 1 2 3 4 5 Press down on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Remove the existing battery and unplug the connector from the jack. Plug the battery pack connector (red, black, and white wires) into the jack inside the battery compartment. (The connector notches fit into the grooves of the jack only one-way.) Match the wire colors to the polarity label in the battery compartment, and push the connector in until you hear a click. Make sure you have a good connection by slightly pulling on the battery wires. If the connection is secure, the battery jack will remain in place. Place the battery case cover back on the handset by sliding it upwards until it clicks into place. · Use only the Uniden battery (BT-0001) supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are available through the Uniden Parts Department. (See page 2.) ·Don't place the charger in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. The battery may not charge properly. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries Must Be Recycled or Disposed of Properly ­9­ I.C. Notice TERMINAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is marked on the equipment itself. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five. RADIO EQUIPMENT The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. 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. "Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone." As an Energy Star Partner, Uniden has determined that this product or product models meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star is a U.S. registered mark. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner's manual, could void your authority to operate this product. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This d ...