Preparing to use your
Berkshire RD
INITIAL ChECK
Our telephones are checked, tested and leave us
in perfect condition. If yours is damaged, please
return it to your supplier with proof of purchase, for
a replacement.
TELEPhONE NUMBER LABEL
The telephone incorporates a label underneath the
handset for recording frequently used telephone
numbers. To remove the plastic cover, operate
the release clip with your thumb nail and hinge
upward.
CONNECTION
The Berkshire RD telephone can be connected
either to a Direct Exchange Line, or as an extension
to a compatible company exchange (PABX).
hANDSET CORD
This cord will require connection between the
telephone and handset. Take any end of the handset
cord, and locate the port marked ‘hANDSET’ on
the left hand side of the Berkshire RD, and simply
push to locate. Connect the other end to the base
of the handset to complete.
LINECORDS
The Berkshire RD arrives with two line cords for
customer selection. Select your required linecord
(standard BS6312 BT-socket, or RJ45 socket for
category 5 installations). The rear of the telephone
has a port marked ‘LINE’, plug your selected
linecord into this port first, and the other end to
your telephone line termination point. An RJ11 line
cord is available as an option, ask your supplier
for details.
WALL AND DESK MOUNTING KITS
A wall or desk mounting kit is available as an
option, please contact your supplier for further
information.
Using your Berkshire
RD with the Handset
RECEIvING CALLS
Incoming calls will be announced by the audible
ringer and flashing LED. To answer the call, simply
lift the handset.
ADJUSTING YOUR RINGER-vOLUME
The ringer volume is controlled by a 3 position
switch located at the rear of the telephone, and
indicated by the word ‘ringer’. Moving through the
settings from left to right they are hIGh, MED and
LOW.
ADJUSTING YOUR RINGER PITCh
The ringer pitch control is also a 3 position switch
located at the rear of the telephone, and indicated
by the words ‘RINGER PITCh’. Settings from left
to right are hIGh, MED and LOW.
MAKING A CALL vIA ThE hANDSET
Pick up the handset and listen for dial tone
Dial one of the preset memories
EMERGENCY CALLS
Please Note, as supplied, this product does not
provide the facility for dialling the Emergency
Services on 999 or 112 without the customer
requesting one of the Preset Memory Codes, i.e.
#201, #203 etc, to be 999 or 112 on their PABX.
It is possible for one of the Memory Buttons of
this product to be customised with associated
printing, for the Emergency Services, but this must
be requested at time of order placement by the
customer and maybe subject to a Programming /
Printing charge.
►
►
MEMORY KEYS
The Berkshire RD comes with 4 non-volatile (no
batteries required) memories for efficient speed
dialling of preset numbers. These preset numbers
have been set to the following default dial codes;
Memory 1
#201
Memory 2
#202
Memory 3
#203
Memory 4
#204
These numbers are intended to be used by the
PBX as short codes for accessing internal or
external numbers stored within the PBX.
(Note: alternative numbers can be factory prepro-
grammed, details to be supplied to ATL at time of
placing your order. In addition customised printing
can also be associated with the Memory Buttons.
A programming / printing charge may apply)
Making a call via these keys is as simple as lifting
the handset and pressing the preset memory key.
SWITChABLE MESSAGE WAITING
There are three versions of message waiting
indication supported within the Berkshire RD
telephone (MW 3, 8 and 10). This selection is
made via a 4 position switch located to the rear of
the phone, indicated by the letters ‘MW’.
A ‘Ring Indicator’ position is provided that has the
additional benefit of being activated by short ring
burst MW signals - see website for details.
In all cases, an LED in the top right hand corner
of the telephone is used to indicate the selected
functions and incoming calls.
Any questions you may have should be directed
in the first instance to your telephone supplier with
details of your PABX.
Further concerns may also be addressed by calling
our Technical Support Dept. or visiting our web
site, www.atltelecom.com
►
►
►
►
hEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
For hearing aid users, an inductive coupler has
been installed in the handset of the Berkshire RD,
to improve audible efficiency.
Installation Notes
MESSAGE WAITING
MW3 is used by systems that use high voltage
DC signalling. MW8/10 however use line reversal
methods to indicate that a message is present.
PROGRAMMING PORT
The Berkshire RD has an unidentified port, along
side the other configuration switches, at the rear of
the telephone. Programming of this port is limited
to technicians trained in its use.
Help
NO DIAL TONE
Check that the telephone plug is fully
inserted in the socket
If it is, try connecting the telephone into
another socket, if available. If dial tone is
now heard, the original socket is faulty.
Alternatively, try connecting another
telephone into your socket. If this telephone
gives dial tone, then your new telephone is
probably faulty.
Compliance Notes
The Berkshire RD may be connected to the
following types of installation:
Direct Exchange Lines (DEL)
Compatible Private Automatic Branch
Exchanges (PABX). Please contact the
supplier of your Berkshire RD to
confirm compatibility with your PABX.
Whilst the Berkshire RD is compliant as an
►
►
►
1.
2.
