VTech VT 1930c manual

1 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated cordless telephones on the market! The VTech VT 1930c has been designed to offer a new standard in cordless telephone technology. Unlike most other cordless phones, the VTech VT 1930c digitizes your voice using advanced ADPCM digital voice coding to provide noise and distortion fre[...]

2 ¥ Easy ans wer - When the phone rings, simply press any ke y other than OFF , MUTE, or the V olume K eys on the handset to ans wer . ¥ A uto hang up when retur ning the handset to the base cradle . ¥ Extension in use indicator . ¥ Message waiting indicator f or use with voicemail service. ¥ A uto line drop from HOLD when an e xtension phone [...]

3 INTR ODUCTION Parts Check List 1. Handset 2. Base Unit 3. W all mounting brac ket 4. A C power adapter 5. Belt clip 6. Batter y pac k 7. T elephone line cord To purchase replacement battery packs, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267- 7377. TELEPHONE LINE CORD A C PO WER AD APTOR HANDSET BASE[...]

4 FCC and IC Regulations This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regula- tions RSS210 and CS-03 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device[...]

5 FCC and IC Regulations FCC Part 68 The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nation- wide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C, RJ11W or RJ14). Your telephone company may discon- tinue your service if your equipment causes harm to the telephone network. They will notify you in advance of disconnect[...]

6 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 som[...]

7 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. Follo w all warnings and instr uctions mar k ed on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.[...]

8 12.Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a VT ech authorized ser vice f acility under the follo wing 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 f[...]

9 REPLA CING THE B A TTER Y P A CK Charging The Handset Battery Pack The handset of your VTech VT 1930c 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. YouÕll know the battery pack needs cha[...]

10 PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE BA TTERY P ACK WHEN CHANGING BA TTERY PLACE THE NEW BA TTERY P ACK INTO THE BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT REPLACE THE BA TTERY COVER REPLA CING THE B A TTER Y P A CK To Replace The Handset Battery Pack Follow The Steps Below: 1. Remov e the battery case cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downw ard. [...]

11 REPLA CING THE B A TTER Y P A CK 1 SP.PHONE INT.COM VOL HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM Q.MEM REDIAL SPARE BATT HS IN-USE CHARGING POWER VT 1930c 900MHz DIGITAL CORDLESS 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 * 5 4 8 ABC DEF JKL MNO PQRS WXYZ oper TONE GHI TUV rings, bracelets, and ke ys . The battery or conductor may ov erheat and cause burns. To purchase replacement battery packs[...]

12 PULSE TONE ON OFF RINGER TONE PULSE SWITCH BASE RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH GETTING ST AR TED Setting Up Your VTech VT 1930 c Choose an area near an electrical outlet and a telephone wall jac k. AC Power Adapter Plug the AC power adapter into an electrical outlet and the DC connecter to the back of the base unit. CAUTION: Use only CLASS 2 9V DC POWER S[...]

13 GETTING ST AR TED Fill in the telephone number card on the base unit. 1 INT.CO M HOLD MEM HS POWER VT 1930c 9 DIGITAL CORDLESS 7 * 4 PQRS TONE GHI FILL IN THE TELEPHONE NUMBER CARD 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 " HANDSET ON [...]

14 W ALL MOUNTING The Wall Mounting bracket is de- signed to fit on standard Wall Mounting plates. 1 . Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack . PULSE TONE ON OFF RINGER SP.PHONE INT.COM VOL HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM Q.MEM REDIAL SPARE BATT HS IN-USE CHARGING POWER 900MHz DIGITAL CORDLESS 7 9 # 0 * 8 PQRS WXYZ oper TONE TUV Figure 1 [...]

15 Handset Display Messa ges PHONE ON is displayed when the phone is in use. After pressing a volume key, this displays the current volume setting. This message is displayed when the base/handset is on hold. This message is displayed when the live telephone line is not connected to the base unit. EXAMPLES OF THE HANDSET DISPLA Y This display warns [...]

16 THE LCD DISPLA Y-EXAMPLES This display is confirms that a commu- nication link has been established with the Base. This message is displayed when both the handset and base unit are on a call together. This message is displayed while in OFF mode, if another phone is currently using the same line. This display warns when an AC power failure has oc[...]

17 B ASE UNIT FUNCTION KEYS HOLD Key Press this key to place your Speakerphone call on hold. Press either HOLD or SPEAKER PHONE to return to the call. With a Speakerphone call on HOLD , picking up an extension phone, or activating the VT 1930c Handset will turn the Speakerphone OFF. FLASH Key During a Speakerphone call, press this key to flash the [...]

18 THE HANDSET LA Y OUT ANTENNA DISPLA Y HOLD OFF KEY PHONE KEY DIALING KEYS (0-9) TONE (T emporary T one) CALLER ID (CID) REDIAL MUTE CLEAR/DELETE (CLR/DEL) KEY INTERCOM (INT .COM) KEY MEMORY/PROGRAM (MEM/PGM) KEY BA TTERY COMPARTMENT VOLUME UP & DOWN CHARGING CONT ACTS FLASH P AUSE 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 MEM/PGM * 5 1 4 8 HOLD OFF PHONE CID REDIAL INT[...]

19 THE B ASE UNIT LA Y OUT 1 SP.PHONE INT.COM VOL HOLD FLASH MUTE MEM Q.MEM REDIAL SPARE BA TT HS IN-USE CHARGING POWER VT 1930c 900MHz DIGIT AL CORDLESS 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 * 5 4 8 ABC DEF JKL MNO PQRS WXYZ oper TONE GHI TUV TONE/PULSE SWITCH BASE RINGER ON/OFF SWITCH AC POWER JACK PHONE CORD JACK ANTENNA POWER INDICA TOR HS IN-USE INDICATOR CHARGING IN[...]

20 B ASE UNIT FEA TURES Power Indicator Glows when the power supply is plugged in and power is applied to the Base Unit. HS In Use Indicator Glows when the Handset has been activated. Charging Indicator Glows when the Handset is placed in the Base Unit cradle. If there is no battery pack in the Handset, the CHARGING LED will flash slowly. Spare Bat[...]

21 FLASH PAUSE 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 MEM/PGM * 5 1 4 8 HOLD OFF PHONE CID REDIAL INT.COM CLR/DEL MUTE a b c m n o j k l g h i p q r s t u v w x y z t o n e o p e r STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS DIAL YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRESS PRESS LOCATION (00..20) PHONE MEM/PGM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set-Up Adapter ¥ Plug A C adapter into a standard electrical outlet and Base [...]

22 FLASH PAUSE 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 MEM/PGM * 5 1 4 8 HOLD OFF PHONE CID REDIAL INT.COM CLR/DEL MUTE a b c m n o j k l g h i p q r s t u v w x y z t o n e o p e r MEMORY DIALING PRESS PRESS YOU WILL SEE ENTER MEMORY LOCA TION (00..20) PHONE MEM/PGM PHONE MEM/PGM FLASH PAUSE 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 MEM/PGM * 5 1 4 8 HOLD OFF PHONE CID REDIAL INT.COM CLR/DEL MUTE a b[...]

23 From the Handset: ¥ Press the PHONE k ey , then REDIAL to automatically redial the last number you dialed. Or ¥ Press REDIAL so that the number is shown on the displa y and then press the PHONE key . From the Base Unit : ¥ Press the SPKP ke y , then REDIAL . HOLD From the Handset : ¥ Press HOLD to put a call on hold. ¥ T o retur n to the ca[...]

24 B ASIC OPERA TION to increase or decrease the volume. Holding either key down will continuously change the volume setting. The earpiece volume level indicator on the display will change accordingly. There are four volume levels. FLASH You can use your VTech VT 1930c cordless phone with services such as Call Waiting. Simply press the PHONE key to[...]

25 With a Handset call an hold, picking up an extension phone, or activating the VT 1930c Speakerphone will turn the Handset OFF. With a Speakerphone call on hold, picking up an extension phone, or activating the VT 1930c Handset will turn the Speakerphone OFF. To transfer a call from the Handset to Base Unit Speakerphone first place the Handset ca[...]

26 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Call Waiting CALL WAITING is a subscription service, available from most local telephone service providers. Contact your provider for details. While you are on a call, you will hear an alert signal, warning that a second caller is trying to reach you. If you subscribe to this service linked with CALLER ID (CID), the name and[...]

27 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Programming The Ringer The Handset and Base Unit ringers are capable of four different types of ringer tones. The following section detail how to select different ringer types and how to turn off the ringer. Changing Ringer Types To program, the Handset must be OFF. To select a different ringer type for the Handset Ringer do[...]

28 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS To select a different ringer type for the Base Unit do the following: Press and hold : MEM/PGM The display will show the following : Press : # The display will show the following: Press : 2 The display will show the following: Press : 1 for ringer type 1 2 for ringer type 2 3 for ringer type 3 4 for ringer type 4 Press OFF T[...]

29 AD V ANCED FUNCTIONS Clear/Delete (CLR/DEL) Key The CLEAR and DELETE functions can be 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 CLR/DEL key for more than 1 second to completely clear the display. The[...]

30 FLASH PAUSE 2 3 6 7 9 # 0 MEM/PGM * 5 1 4 8 HOLD OFF PHONE CID REDIAL INT.COM CLR/DEL MUTE a b c m n o j k l g h i p q r s t u v w x y z t o n e o p e r STORING SPEED DIAL NUMBERS DIAL YOUR PHONE NUMBER PRESS PRESS LOCATION (00..20) PHONE MEM/PGM MEMOR Y DIALING Storing Memory (Speed) Dial numbers To program a speed dial location, do the followi[...]

31 MEMOR Y DIALING ¥ Press MEM/PGM again to e xit memor y dial mode and leav e the number on the displa y . ¥ Press PHONE . The number on the display will be dialed after a 2 second pause. ¥ Note that if digits were on the displa y prior to enter ing memor y dial mode, the contents of the speed dial memory will be appended to those digits. For e[...]

32 Caller ID (CID) Your VTech VT 1930c 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 and number) Caller ID service, the calling par[...]

33 CALLER ID (CID) 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 Caller ID (CID) service area, the message UNAVAIL- ABLE is displayed. However, when you dial directly from Caller ID (CID) memory, only the last 7 digits of the received telephone numbe[...]

34 CALLER ID (CID) 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 Caller ID (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 [...]

35 Deleting Numbers Pressing the CLR/DEL button deletes the Caller ID (CID) number displayed. ¥ While the phone is in Caller ID (CID) mode, press the CLR/DEL ke y once to delete the current call and the display will sho w: CALLER ID (CID) ¥ The older Caller ID (CID) records will be mov ed forw ard by one location . ¥ Press and hold the CLR/DEL k[...]

36 ADDITIONAL OPERA TING TIPS 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 When the phone is OFF , the handset and base still monitor[...]

37 MAINTENANCE Taking Care Of Your Telephone Your VTech VT 1930c 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 [...]

38 IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY If you have difficulty operating your phone, the suggestions below should solve the problem. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, call VTECH Communications at 1-800-595-9511. In Canada, call VTECH Electronics at 1-800-267-7377. THE PHONE DOESNÕT WORK AT ALL. ¥ Mak e sure the P ower Cord is pugged [...]

39 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. 2. Disconnect the ha[...]

40 W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 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? ¥ Call VTECH Communications customer service for Return Authorization at: 1-800-595-9511 in Canada, call VTECH Electronics [...]

41 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 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 M[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 Special Features ............................................................................................................. 2 P ar ts Check List ..........................................................[...]

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