@ BELL SOUTH 900 MHz CORDLESS TELEPHONE ALL DIGITAL ANSWERING MACHINE 40 CHANNEL AUTO SCAN WITH 4 SEPARATE MAILBOXES Model MH9047 OWNER'S MANUAL | | INSTALLATION AND 777 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE, KEEP FOR YOUR REFERENCE. For Getting Started Information, please see Installation instructions on page 12 or your separate Quick Start guide.
RAE NEE LT proper care and by following the setup and user instructions in this manual, this unit will provide you with years of trouble free service. Bell South is committed to providing quality products that fit your needs. We would like to have any comments or suggestions you might have on this product. You may mail your comments to: U.S.
Special Features Headset Jack Your telephone can utilize a headset for hands-free communication. Belt Clip Use the Belt Clip to hang your HANDSET to your belt. ANSWERING SYSTEM FEATURES Fully Digital Answering System Provides a full range of answering functions without using cassette tapes. Digital Memory Allows recording of memos and messages. Two Digits Message Display indicates the number of messages; indicates the status of the system.
ANSWERING CONTROL = BUTTON NN \ VOLUME CONTROL. (HI, MED, LOW) SWITCH Pg. REDIAL PAUSE BUTTON Pg7, 16-20 ™. FLASH BUTTON PyT IN BATHHOUSE LOW ANSWERING CONTROL INDICATOR HEADSET JACK Py7, 18.19.32 Pgé, 19 “ TONE MAILBOX 4 ~~ TALK BUTTON BUTTON Pg.8, 13-14, Pg.7, 23, 26 27-28 18-18, 21.25 MEMO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON Pg7, 20-21, 25 Py 8, 3435 CHARGE CONTACTS Pg. 8 For Getting Started Information, please see Installation Instructions on page 12 or your separate Quick Start guide.
stereo IN USE/CHARGE MESSAGE BATTERY LOW INDICATOR DISPLAY INDICATOR Pat, 18.20 Pg.11 ~ ANSWER/FUNCTION ON/OFF INDICATOR PQ.11, 24, -25, 35 MAILBOX INDICATORS Pg 10-11 PLAY BUTTON Pg.11, 26 ~— SET BUTTON Pg.10, 22 Te DAY BUTTON — Py 10, 22,29 “ “Hour BUTTON ~~ £9.
roles-Location and Function contradistinction! ; ! : Preparing for Use. Using the Headset Feature, 19 Turning the Answering System ON/OFF. ‘Serengeti to STRETCH Setting to Announce Only.
Contents A TE Hefting: Ring Select Recording a Memo pd Remote, Control-O (nation Remote Operation through the HANDSET... + Reinterpretation {ought h feeler Remote Access Codes... Changing of Remote. Access es five Using the Remote Voice Instruction Code... La Security. Recharging the Battery Pack... Changing the Battery’ Pack. Problem Solving... Technical | i FCC Requirements... Warranty Information.
904Tp~A mS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury, always follow these basic safety precautions when using your cordless telephone equipment. Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
E. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. . Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. . Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. . Never touch insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. .
. ". When replacing batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batterer. (Applies to products employing more than one separately replaceable primary battery). ‘When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging, which may result in leakage or explosion.
. Answering Control Button: Press to activate remote control. . Remediable Button: Press to insert a pause while dialing. (You will need the button to dial numbers which use an alternative long distance access code.) . In bathhouse low Indicator: Lights up when the HANDSET is in TALK mode. Blinks when battery power is low. (See page 32 for detail.) Answering Control Indicator: Blinks when answering functions are controlled by the HANDSET, 4. Incoming Message (ICM) play Button: Press to play messages.
[LL ly loll igo Talk Button: Press to answer an incoming call or to place a call. Press to end a call. Headset Jack: For connecting your headset plug to enjoy a hands-free communication. Skip Button: Press to skip fo the next message. Memo Record Button: Press to record memo messages. OGM Play Button: Press to play your OGM. Erase Button: Press to erase messages. Mailbox 3 Button: Press to activate functions for Mailbox 3. Scan Button: Press to change the operating channel when you hear interference.
. Reset Button: Press to reset the system and clear all recordings. . Ringer on/off Switch: Set switch to OFF position to disengage the ringer on the BASE UNIT. . Announce Only/incoming Message switch: ICM System records the incoming messages. ANN System plays your announcement and then hangs up without recording mesages. Channel Display: Shows the channel on which telephone is locked. . Ring Select Switch: To select the number of rings before the Answering System answers a call.
S047p~A pS Minute Button: Press to set minute during time setting, or press to set the third digit of the access code during code setting. Code Button: Press to set the 3-digit access code for remote operation. Outgoing Message (OGM) Button: Press to play/record an OGM. Telephone Line Connection Jack Power-in Connection Jack Mailbox 2 Indicator: Lights to indicate the presence of message(s) and blinks to indicate Mailbox 2 is active and ready to operate.
| i Getting Started Connecting Your Phone This section is a reference guide to the basic functions and operations of your cordless telephone. For more detailed descriptions of the operations and features of this telephone, refer to the Contents on page 1. 1. Carefully remove your cordless telephone from its shipping carton. if there is any visible damage, do not attempt to operate this equipment. Re tum it to “the place of purchase. 2.
BASE UNIT TELEPHONE LINE BASE UNIT JA CONNECTION ANTENNA = JACK 120 WALL OUTLET TRE NE 10. 9047p~A pr POWER-IN CONNECTION AC ADAPTER pd TELEPHONE LINE CORD . Insert one plug of the TELEPHONE LINE CORD into the house telephone jack and the other end into the telephone line jack on the back of the BASE UNIT. {If you have an older 4-prong telephone jack, you will need an RJ-11C TELEPHONE LINE JACK adapter. This adapter is available at the same place you purchased your telephone.) .
© BELL SOUTH OBOE! LGD Press the button to confirm that you have a dial tone. If you do not gate dial tone, review steps 3 through 10. if you still have no dial tone, refer to the Problem Solving section on page 34-35. io BELT CLIP HOOK With the back of the HANDSET facing up, insert one side of the BELT CLIP HOOK into the matching slot at the top side of the HANDSET. Side the other hook until it locks into place from the slot on the opposite side of the HANDSET.
Desk Mounting One of the special features of your telephone is the unique design of the MOUNTING BRACKET which can hold your phone at an angle of 30° when desk mounting. There are two positions to choose from: 1. NORMAL POSITION (Mounting Bracket not required) For normal position, as shown in Figure 1, place the BASE UNIT on any desired but suitable location. FIGURE 1 2.
Wall Mounting Wall Mounting You may choose to put the BASE UNIT of your cordless telephone on a wall. 1, With the back of the BASE UNIT facing up, connect the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD to the telephone line jack. 2. Insert the SHORT TELEPHONE LINE CORD through the hole of the MOUNTING BRACKET. 3. insert the hooks of the MOUNTING BRACKET into the matching slots of the BASE UNIT (as shown below). Then slide the MOUNTING BRACKET info place as indicated by the arrow.
| i Preparing for Use Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours. Failure to do so will require recharging of the battery pack more often. 1. Place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT for 12 hours. 2. After 12 hours, remove the HANDSET from the BASE UNIT, 3. Raise or reposition the BASE UNIT antenna for best reception. Before you can use your cordless telephone, you must charge the HANDSET for 12 hours.
! Receiving Calls 1. When the phone rings, lift the HANDSET and press the (talk) button. The BASE UNIT IN USE indicator will light up. 2. Start your conversation. 3, To end your conversation, either press the button or place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT. If you place the HANDSET on the BASE UNIT charge cradle, you activate the automatic STANDBY feature Receiving Calls with the HANDSET off the BASE UNIT 1. When the phone rings, press the (talk button. The IN USE indicator will light up. 2.
Placing Calls 1, Press the button, the IN USE indicator will light up. 2. Listen for a dial tone. 3. Dial the phone number. 4. When you have finished with your call, press the (talk) button again. The IN USE indicator will turn off. HANDSET Redial Feature 1. If you get a busy tone, press the { talk button to hang up. 2. Later, press the button again. 3. Listen for a dial tone. 4. Press the vela button. This will automatically redial the last telephone number you called.
Storing Numbers 1. Be sure the BASE UNIT IN USE indicator is OFF and the HANDSET is in STANDBY mode (See special features section.) , Press the { memo] button, . Dial the number you want 10 store . Press the (memo button again Press the index number (0-9) where you want to store that number. 6. Write the name of the person you will be calling with that number next to the index number on the telephone number label. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other telephone numbers.
Recalling Stored Numbers from Memory 1. 2. 3. EXAMPLE: To recall number 703-1968 stored under key 1 on the keypad: Press the | talk) button. Press the (memo) button. 80479808 Press the button. Press the {memo button. Press the index number for the number you have stored. The stored number will be dialed automatically. Dial 1. IMPORTANT To obtain the best reception, be sure to raise or reposition the BASE UNIT antenna.
Answering System Operation Setting the Day/Time Stamp 1. Press and hold down the (Set) button until you hear the announcement “Please enter the day and time.” After which, enter the current day and time. 2. Day Setting Press and hold down the button. The corresponding hour mentioned will be displayed and announced. Release the button when the desired hour is mentioned. 3. Hour Setting Press and hold down the button. The corresponding minute mentioned will be displayed and announced.
1 Recording Your Outgoing Messages Your Answering System provides one primary mailbox and four individual mailboxes which can receive their own incoming messages. Before using your Answering System, it is suggested that you record an Outgoing Message (DOGMA. This is the announcement callers will hear when the system answers a call. A prerecorded system announcement “Hello, please leave 8 message after the phone” is made available If you choose not to record your own outgoing message A.
Answering System Operation Note: To check your OGM in a mailbox, press a mailbox button and then press the button. If you have no OGM in a mailbox, it will announce “You have no OGM, mailbox X. Once a mailbox is activated, the corresponding light blinks slowly to indicate mailbox is actively ready to perform various functions. You have 10 seconds to carry oul the desired function by pressing the appropriate button.
Answering System Operation Setting Not to Answer Calls 1. Press the (ans: nonfood ] bunion to turn OFF the answer function. 2. The answer on/off indicator should be OFF. Once turned OFF, the answer function will answer only on the tenth ring, allowing you to turn the system ON from a remote location. Screening Incoming Calls The system allows you to listen to a caller leaving a message.
Answering System Operation 4 B. To record a memo in individual Mailbox Press a mailbox button, the corresponding mailbox indicator will blink. 2. Press and hold down the button to record your memo. 3. Begin speaking right after you hear the tone. Do not release the button unfit you have completed your memo. 4. Release the (memo) button once your memo is completed. The system advances the message count automatically before the actual message recording.
Answering System Operation Saving Messages The system saves your messages automatically. After playing back all your messages, the system announces “End of messages” and the total number of messages stored in memory will be indicated in the Message Display. NOTE: System has a total memory capacity of 15 minutes which can store up to 63 messages (OGMICM/MEMO). If the recorded messages contains high background noise, the total recording capacity of the unit will be less than 15 minutes. Erasing Messages 1.
Answering System Operation Remote Control Operation The Answering System can be operated through the HANDSET or away from your home through a Tone telephone. Remote Operation through the HANDSET You can operate your Answering System via remote control using the HANDSET. Press the (ans.cont ) button at STANDBY mode, to activate remote control function. Press the corresponding number of the function you wish to activate A. Press "2" to play messages. B.
Remote Operation through Tone Telephone You can use many system features when you are away from home. To protect . your privacy, most features can be used only after you enter the three-digit Remote Access Code. Remote Access Codes . The Remote Access Codes are preset at factory as shown below. You can use the preset codes or Choose Your Own.
Answering System Operation Using the Remote Voice Instruction Code 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. Listen to or bypass the OGM in primary mailbox. . 3. Enter your Remote Access Code. If the announcement does not stop, enter the code again. . The system will request that you enter the instruction code or press “0” for help. A. If you do not know the instruction code, press "0" immediately. The system will announce the instruction codes.
Security System Your cordless telephone uses a digital coding security system to prevent unauthorized use of your telephone line by another nearby cordless telephone. The system has its own identifying signal created by microcomputers in both the BASE UNIT and HANDSET. Security Code This telephone has an internal security code with 65,536 possible combinations.
Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Type Use the following type and size of battery pack: Cordless Telephone Battery Pack 3.6, B00mAh U.S. Electronics Inc. Ni-Cd Battery Pack: model B650 Ni-Cd This battery pack is available through: U.S. Electronics Service Center 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 1-800-828-5208 Recharging the Battery Pack The nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack in the HANDSET can be recharged many times using the built-in charger in the BASE UNIT.
Changing the Battery Pack The battery pack provides power for the HANDSET of your cordless telephone. To Replace the Battery Pack: 1. Remove the HANDSET battery compartment cover by sliding it down 2. Pull out the battery connector and remove the battery pack. 3. Plug the new battery pack into the battery connector. 4. Slide the HANDSET battery compartment cover firmly into place in its closed position. 5. Before use, charge the new battery pack for 12 hours.
Problem Solving Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed below a few common problems. Phone does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. 2. HANDSET is charged. 3. TONE/PULSE switch is in the right position. 4. TELEPHONE LINE CORD is plugged into the telephone jack Range of phone limited, check the following: 1. ANTENNA on BASE UNIT is raised. 2. BASE UNIT is centrally located in your residence. 3. BASE UNIT is not located near appliances.
Answering System does not work, check the following: 1. BASE UNIT is plugged into power source. 2. Reset the system by pressing the reset button at the side of BASE UNIT. Answering System does not answer calls, check the following: 1. Answer ON/OFF indicator is lit Answers calls only after 10 rings, check the following: 1. Answer ON/OFF indicator is lit. 2. Message memory is not full. Battery low indicator lit up, check the following: 1. 4 AAA size Batteries are properly installed, 2.
: Technical Information Technical Information This cordless telephone uses radio frequencies fo allow mobility. There are certain difficulties in using radio frequencies with a cordless telephone. While these are normal, the following could affect the operation of your system. Noise Electrical pulse riser is present in most homes at one time or another. This noise is most intense during electrical storms.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules, A label on the BASE UNIT of this equipment contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.
FCC Requirements Federal Communications Commission Requirements (continued) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation.
: . Warranty Information Bell South Products One-Year Limited Warranty This limited warranty sets forth all Bell South Products responsibilities regarding your product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from Bell South Products. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the new telephone from a retail vendor, Bell South Products warrants the telephone against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
= min a | Warranty What to Do for Warranty Service . During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter exchange at the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the defective product should be returned to the authorized service center. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the return of your telephone product. The shipping address of the authorized service center is: U.S.
Wall Mount Template This page serves as a template for attachment of screws to the wall when mounting this telephone on the wall. 1. Cut out this page. 2. Use this template to determine the distance between screws when mounting this phone on the wall. The two cross hairs identify where to attach the screws.
| | | 20474-C. pk IMPORTANT In order to get maximum life from the HANDSET battery pack, be sure to charge the HANDSET for 12 hours before initial use, elide ay FE Placing your BASE UNIT near appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, radios, or microwave ovens may cause interference. Ls] ar Lh) When you hear interference, press the button to change the operating channel. IMPORTANT The AC ADAPTER must always be plugged into an electrical outlet.
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