Uniden XCA4500 Specifications Page 1

CONTENTSImportant Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Telephone CordsConsider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords:CAUTION:• Never install telephone wiring during a

Installing the Backup BatteryIn the event of a power outage, your phone has a 9-volt battery backupwhich can prevent the loss of your messages for up

Desk or Tabletop Installation1. Place the Base on a desk ortabletop.2. Plug the AC Adapter into theBase Unit.3. Place the AC Adapter cordinside the mo

4. Plug one end of the longtelephone cord into theTEL LINEjack on the Base Unit.5. Plug the other end of the cordinto the telephone jack on thewall.6.

Placement of the HandsetThe unique design of your phone allows you to place the Handset on theBase Unit either face down or in an upright position. Th

2. Place the AC Adapter cordinside the molded channel.3. Plug one end of the shorttelephone cord into theTEL LINEjack on the Base Unit.4. Place the te

5. Place the Base Unit on theposts of the wall plate and pushdown until it’s firmly seated.6. Plug the AC Adapter into astandard 120V AC wall outlet.1

Direct Wall MountingIf you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount theXCA4500directly on a wall. Before mounting your integrated telephone an

3. Place the AC Adapter cordinside the molded channel.4. Plug one end of the longtelephone cord into theTEL LINEjack on the BaseUnit.5. Place the cord

6. Place the Base Unit on thescrews and push down untilit’s firmly seated.7. Plug the other end of thetelephone line cord into thewall jack.8. Plug th

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Reviewing Time and Day Stamp . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Handset RetainerThe Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mountedon a wall. These steps describe how to remove and

3. Put the Retainer back intoits slot on the Base Unit.4. Push down on the HandsetRetainer until it snaps intoplace.21

SettingupYourPhoneExtending the AntennaBefore using your phone, besure to raise its Antenna tothe vertical position, and thenextend the Antenna.Instal

2. Slide the BatteryCompartment cover down.3. Align the plastic connector ofthe Nickel-Cadmium BatteryPack with its socket and plugit in.Warning: Alwa

Cleaning the Battery ContactsTo maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts onthe Handset and Base Unit about once a month.

Charging the Handset Battery PackInitial Battery ChargingThe rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully chargedbefore using your phone for

2. Make sure theCHARGELEDlights. If the LED doesn’t light,check to see that the ACAdapter is plugged in andthat the Handset is makinggood contact with

Setting the Pulse/Tone SwitchBe sure thePULSE/TONEswitch is in theTONEposition if you have touch-tonetelephone service.Note: Most phone systems are To

To adjust the receivervolume, press V whileyou are on a call.Base Volume ControlsTo adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, move theRING-OFF LO HIswitchto

Automatic Digital Code SecurityMany cordless telephones operate similarly and on the same frequency.Without digital code security, another Handset cou

Important Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautionsshould always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

3. TheCHARGELED will blink toindicate that the DigitalSecurity Code is set to one ofmore than 65,000 codes.If the Base Unit loses power while the Hand

Using Your PhoneMaking and Receiving CallsThe following features of yourXCA4500phone are different depending onthe Handset’s location when you make or

Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/FindTo change channels or access Call Waiting while the phone is in use, or touse the one-way page to locate the Ha

Using the Two-Way IntercomThe Two-Way Page/Intercom feature allows you to communicate betweenthe Base Unit and the Handset. To use this feature:• TheR

Paging the Handset:2,321,31. PressINTERCOMonthe Base Unit.Note: If there is noanswer, pressINTERCOMagain tocancel.2. Press T orJ on theHandset to answ

Room Monitor FeatureAnother use of theXCA4500is to monitor activity near the Base Unit. Toturn the monitor on, follow the steps below.1. Press J on th

Programming Your PhoneAll programming functions must be completed when your phone is in the Standbymode. The programming keys will not function while

4. If a pause is needed duringdialing to access a longdistance service, pressR .9R5551212Note: TheRbutton counts as one digit. PressingRmore thanonce

Storing a Mixed Number with a Pulse SystemIf your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode numberso that you can easily access lo

4. PressTONEon the Handset.5. Enter the number to be dialedin Tone mode.33006. If a pause is needed duringdialing to access a longdistance service, pr

12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifiedservice personnel under the following conditions:A. When the power supply

Storing One-Touch Dialing Numbers1. Remove the Handset fromthe Base Unit.2. Press M .TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDblinks.3. Enter the number you want tostore (u

6. Now press the One-TouchDialing button (1or2) youwant to program.A tone indicates that thenumber is stored.Dialing a Stored NumberTo dial a number p

Erasing a Stored NumberTo erase a number previously stored in a memory location (0-9) or inOne-Touch memory, follow these steps:MEMORY ONE-TOUCH KEYSR

The Integrated Answering SystemTheXCA4500has abuilt-inAnswering System which answers incomingcalls and records your messages. You can also use your ne

Answering System SetupTurning the Answering System On/OffHandset Operation1. To turn the AnsweringSystemON, pressr.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDlights orange. T

4. To turn the AnsweringSystemOFF, pressr.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDlights orange. The currentTime and Day Stamp andnumber of messagesrecorded is announced o

Base Operation1. To turn the AnsweringSystemON, pressANS ON/OFF.A tone sounds, and thecurrent outgoing messageplays on the Base Unitspeaker. A second

2. Press*Then enter the number whichcorresponds to the day.3. Enter the two-digit number forthe hour (01-12) and theminute (00-59).4. To set a.m., pre

Reviewing Time and Day StampHandset Operation1. Pressrto hear thecurrent Time and Day Stamp.The Handset beeps and theTime and Day Stamp isannounced, f

Base Operation1. PressSTOP.The speaker beeps, and theTime and Day Stamp isannounced followed by theremaining recording timeavailable.Setting Your Outg

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a UnidenXCA4500IntegratedTelephone Answering Device. Your new telephone answering device isdesigned to

Recording Your Personal OGMHandset Operation1. Pressr.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDlights orange.2. Press7.Note: You can leave up to a60-second outgoing message

3. Press6to stop recording.The message replays in theHandset receiver.4. Pressragain to returnto Standby.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDturns off.TALKTALKBATT LOW

Base Operation1. To record an outgoingmessage, press and hold theOGMButton.Start recording your messageafter you hear the long toneand the Message Cou

Selecting a Preset OGMAfter you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your AnsweringSystem to play either a preset message or your outgoing m

Setting the Calling Party Control SwitchThe Calling Party Control (CPC) switch sets your Answering System todisconnect and reset if the caller hangs u

Using the Reset ButtonTheRESETbutton is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and anymessages which are saved in memory. PressingRESETdoes not

Using Your Answering SystemPlaying New MessagesHandset Operation1. Pressr.The current Time and DayStamp and number of storedmessages is announced.2. P

4. Pressrto return toStandby.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDgoes off.Base Operation1. PressNEW MESSAGE.The time and day eachmessage was received isannounced befor

3. After the end of messageannouncement another tonesounds, indicating the systemhas automatically returned toStandby.TheNEW MESSAGELED stopsflashing,

3. A tone sounds when eachmessage ends. When allmessages have played, theannouncement“End ofmessages”plays.4. Pressrto return toStandby.TheTALK/BATT

Included with YourXCA4500If any of these items are missing or damaged, do not contact the place ofpurchase. Instead contact Uniden Customer Service at

3. After the end of messageannouncement another tonesounds, indicating the systemhas automatically returned toStandby.Repeating a MessageHandset Opera

3. Press 1 at anytime to replaya message.Note: Pressing1during amessage returns the systemto the beginning of thatmessage. Pressing1againbefore the me

2. PressREPEATat any time toreplay a message.Note: PressingREPEATduring a message returns thesystem to the beginning ofthat message. PressingREPEATaga

2. Press2to review yourmessages.3. Press3at any time to skipto the next message.Note: Each time3ispressed the system scansforward one message. If youh

Base Operation1. PressPLAYto review yourmessages.2. PressSKIPat any time to skipto the next message.Note: Each timeSKIPispressed, the system scansfowa

Deleting a MessageHandset Operation1. Pressr..2. Press2to review yourmessages.Note: You can press the8Key when you have receivednew messages.3. If you

4. If you tag a message fordeletion and replay themessageagainbefore theend-of-messageannouncement, then themessage is untagged and willnot be deleted

6. The warning tones allow youto cancel the delete functionand save your messages.Pressing2cancels thedelete function and themessages begin replayingf

2. If you decide to delete amessage, press and releaseDELETEany time during themessage.The system beeps andimmediately goes to the nextmessage.Note: W

4. When the“End of messages”announcement plays, you willhear a tone and the MessageCounter LED will begin toflash a delete warning. A longtone sounds

Important Electrical ConsiderationsUnplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm isapproaching. Lightning can pass through your h

Pressing eitherREPEATorSKIPcancels the deletefunction, and the messagesare saved.Note: If you reviewed all themessages,NEW MESSAGELED will light but w

3. A long tone sounds, and thenan announcement such as“Four messages deleted”plays.Note: The deletionannouncement abovedepends on how manymessages are

Voice-Guided Help MenuIf you are unsure of the commands available while using the Handset, youcan use the Voice-Guided Help Menu. The Handset commands

4. When you exit Help, you willhear a short tone every threeseconds, indicating that thesystem is in theCommandWaiting Mode. Press anothercommand, or

2. You can now listen to theOGMand incoming messageon the Handset receiver. Ifyou decide to answer the call,press T .Note: The Answering Systemstops r

2. Speak into the microphone.When you are finishedrecording, release theMEMOButton.There is a tone, and theNEW MESSAGELED begins toflash. The Message

Recording a Telephone ConversationTo record a conversation during a call:1. Pressr.TheTALK/BATT LOWLEDchanges from red to orange,and the telephone sou

Remote OperationYou can operate yourXCA4500while you’re away from home by callingfrom any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember theseimp

3. Press your two-digit code.For example, use22as thenewPINnumber.224. Press#again.You will hear a long tonewhich indicates that the newcode is saved.

Using a Touch-Tone PhoneYou can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone.Use this function to check for recorded messages, play or

Radio InterferenceRadio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in yourcordless Handset or clicking noises in the Base Unit. This inte

5. Use this chart to select thefunction you want.6. When you’ve finished, hangup to exit the system.Your Answering Systemautomatically returns toStand

TroubleshootingIf yourXCA4500AIntegrated Telephone Answering Device is notperforming to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are s

Answering System Troubleshooting ChartProblem SuggestionAnswering System does not work.•Make sure that the Base Unit isplugged in.•Make sure the Answe

SpecificationsGeneral –TheXCA4500Acomplies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68.Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) SynthesizerModulation FMOperating

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PRECAUTIONSBefore you read anything else,please observe the following:WARNING!Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof

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One Year Limited WarrantyImportant: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)ELE

InstallationSelecting a LocationBefore choosing a location for yourXCA4500, there are some importantguidelines you should consider:• The location shou

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