Uniden XCA550 Specifications download pdf

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Included with the XCA550/55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cordless Telephone Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Extending the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Handset Listening Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Handset Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Base Ringer Volume (XCA555 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making and Receiving Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Erasing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Integrated Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the Answering System On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Reviewing Your Time Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Your PIN Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Toll Saver Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Contents

ContentsImportant Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Desk or Tabletop Installation1. Place the Base ona desk or tabletop.2. Plug the ACAdapter cord intothe 9V DC inputjack on the BaseUnit.3. Place the AC

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions

3. Plug one end of theshort telephonecord into theTEL LINEjack on theBase Unit.4. Place thetelephone cordinside the moldedchannel on thebottom of the

Page 4 - Battery Safety Precautions

4. Plug one end of thelong telephone cordinto theTEL LINEjack on the BaseUnit.5. Place the cordinside the moldedchannel on thebottom of the BaseUnit.6

Page 5 - Introduction

3. Put the retainerback into its slot onthe Base Unit.4. Push down on theHandset retaineruntil it snaps intoplace.25 CHANNEL25 CHANNELXCA550/55 13550C

Page 6 - Included with the XCA550/55

Setting Up Your PhoneExtending the AntennaBefore using your phone, be sure to raise its antenna to the vertical position. Then, fully extend theantenn

Page 7 - Cordless Telephone Privacy

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

Page 8 - Installation

Low Battery IndicatorWhen the Battery Packin the Handset is verylow and needs to becharged, theTALK/BATT LOWLEDflashes.If theTALK/BATT LOWLED begins f

Page 9 - Adapter Safety Feature

Automatic Digital Code SecurityTo avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, aDigital Code feature was added to the XCA550/55.This Digital Code is shared

Page 10 - Wall Installation

Using Your PhoneMaking and Receiving CallsThe following features of the XCA550/55 phonesare different depending on the Handset’s locationwhen you make

Page 11 - Direct Wall Mounting

Programming Your PhoneAll programming functions must be completedwhen your phone is in standby becauseprogramming keys will not work while you are ont

Page 12 - Note: Do not use

Using Your Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Playing

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Dialing a Stored NumberTo dial a number previously stored in memory,follow these steps:1. Remove theHandset from theBase Unit.2.PressT.3.PressM.4. Pre

Page 14 - Setting Up Your Phone

TheIntegratedAnsweringSystemThe XCA550/55 has abuilt-inAnswering System which answers incoming calls and records yourmessages. You can also use your n

Page 15 - Charging the Battery Pack

4. Pressskip/repeatuntil the current hoursetting announces.You will see the hour (1–12) displayed.5. Pressclock.“The minute setting is announced.”6. P

Page 16 - Composite Default screen

Note:If you select00, then yourPINwill bebetween 0 – 9. See “To set aPINbetween1 – 9" above.3. Presspinagain.4. Pressskip/repeatuntil the “ones”p

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2. While your recorded outgoing message isplaying, pressogmagain.A tone will sound, and you hear one of thepreset messages. After the message plays,an

Page 18 - Using Your Phone

Using Your Answering SystemPlaying New Messages1. Press6to listento your newmessages whenthe new messagecounter is flashing.The time stamp isannounced

Page 19 - Programming Your Phone

2.Press3atanytime to skip tothe next message.Each time3is pressed, the system scansforward one message. If you have severalmessages, press3until you g

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Leaving a Memo MessageYou can use the XCA550/55 to leave a MemoMessage for someone else who uses yourAnswering System.To record a memo message, follow

Page 21 - Answering System Setup

TroubleshootingIf your XCA550/55 Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations,please try these simple steps. If you ar

Page 22 - Setting Your PIN Code

Answering System Troubleshooting ChartProblem SuggestionAnswering System does not work.• Make sure that the Base Unit is plugged in.• Make sure the An

Page 23 - Selecting a Preset OGM

Important Safety InstructionsWhen using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce the risk of fire,

Page 24 - VOX/Calling Party Control

SpecificationsGeneral –TheDXAI685complies with FCC Rules,Parts 15 and 68.+Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) SynthesizerModulation FMOperating

Page 25 - Using Your Answering System

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Page 26 - Message Full Indication

Precautions!Before you read anything else,please observe the following:Warning!Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproo

Page 27 - Remote Operation

Controls and Functions (Handset)1. Talk Button T2. Numeric Keypad3. Tone Key O4. Memory Key M5. Ringer Volume V/Ringer KeyG6. Talk/Batt Low Indicator7

Page 28 - Troubleshooting

Controls and Functions (Base)1. Base Ringer Switch (XCA555 Only)2. Pulse-Tone Switch3. DC Power Jack4. Telephone Line Jack5. Handset Retainer6. Status

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

Page 30 - Specifications

Page 31 - Telephone Answering Device

Battery Safety PrecautionsCaution:To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions:1. Use only the a

Page 32 - Precautions!

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the XCA550/55 telephone with an integrated digital answeringsystem. This phone is designed to exacting

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Included with the XCA550/55If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00am to 5:00 p.m. Centr

Page 34 - Controls and Functions (Base)

If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first disconnect your phone to determineif it is the cause of your problem. If you det

Page 35 - One Year Limited Warranty

InstallationSelecting a LocationBefore choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider:• The location

Page 36 - Printed in the Philippines

Applying Power to the Base UnitThe XCA550/55 phones require an AC outlet, without a switch to interrupt power, and the included ACadapter. To relieve