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Uniden CLX 485 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Answering Machine

The phone has a built-in answering machine that answers and records incoming 
calls. You can also use your answering machine to record a conversation, leave a 
voice memo message, or announce a special outgoing message to callers when you 
are away from your phone.

Features

• Digital Tapeless Recording
• Up to 12 minutes of Recording Time
• Call Screening
• Personal or Prerecorded Outgoing Messages
• Voice Prompts (English, Spanish, or French) 
• Time and Day Announcement
• Remote Message Retrieval
• Toll Saver
• Conversation Recording
• Voice  Memo
• Message Alert On/Off
• Retrieve Messages Using Handset
• Do Not Disturb 
• Hands-free Speakerphone 

Summary of Contents for CLX 485 Series

Page 1: ...CLX 485 SERIES OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ferencing 41 Redialing Calls 42 Adjusting Base Ringer and Speaker Volumes 43 Using the Handset Volume Options 44 Mute 45 Mute the Microphone 45 Tone Dialing Switch Over 46 Privacy Mode 46 Find Handset...

Page 3: ...elines for energy efficiency Energy Star is a U S registered mark 5 8GHz Digital Expandable System Integrated Answering system Caller ID Call Waiting Deluxe Options Customize Handset Profiles Using Pe...

Page 4: ...hotline for accessibility questions If you have a disability and need customer service assistance or if you have any questions about how Uniden s products can accommodate persons with disabilities ple...

Page 5: ...m P 20 40 72 6 tone P 57 46 7 Ear Speaker 8 Soft menu keys P 19 9 end P 38 10 Joystick P 20 11 Speaker Phone P 37 12 P 57 13 Handset Microphone 14 Handset Charging Contacts 15 Handset Antenna 16 Beltc...

Page 6: ...4 Back hold intercom P 20 40 72 25 LCD Display 26 Soft Menu keys P 19 29 Menu select P 20 30 Caller ID P 20 56 31 Speaker Volume Down P 20 43 32 play stop P 65 33 delete P 65 34 answer on off P 63 37...

Page 7: ...connected to a switch The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors Microwave ovens and fluorescent lighting For better reception place the base as high as...

Page 8: ...grip and slide the cover downward to remove 2 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and on compartment aligned 3 Place the battery case cover back on th...

Page 9: ...once a month Dampen a cloth with plain water Gently rub the damp cloth over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is removed Dry the contacts thoroughly before returning the handset to the cra...

Page 10: ...C adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the base charging contacts 5 Charge your handset at least 15 hours before plugging into the phone line 6 Once the handset battery pack i...

Page 11: ...lded wiring channel as shown 3 Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top 4 Wrap the AC adapter cord and telephone line cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown 5 Plug the AC a...

Page 12: ...e base before they will operate Backwards Forwards Compatibility Your phone is compatible with other Uniden 5 8GHz Digital Expandable Handsets Compatible models include the TCX400 TCX440 ELX500 TCX805...

Page 13: ...uminates If the LED does not illuminate check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the charger charging contacts 4 Charge the handset battery pack for at le...

Page 14: ...s been registered to the base If Registration failed appears please try these steps again To register a TCX805 TCX860 ELX500 handset follow the steps below 1 From the base press menu select and select...

Page 15: ...elephone is using the same security code you can change the code To change the digital security code 1 De register all the handsets you have see page 80 2 Re register each handset by following the ste...

Page 16: ...hands free conversations Headsets may be purchased by calling Uniden s Parts Department see back cover page Installing Uniden s Cordless Telephone Customization Tool This phone includes Uniden s Cord...

Page 17: ...stallation application should start automatically 2 If the application doesn t start go to the Start menu and select Run 3 In the window type d autorun exe where d is the letter assigned to your CD RO...

Page 18: ...of new caller ID calls received 0 0GY 55 570 Day of the week and time Number of new caller ID calls received Number of message Status if your answering machine If you do not press a key within 30 sec...

Page 19: ...ium and full Ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off Telephone icon indicates that the line is in use Mute icon appears when you mute the handset Speaker icon appears when the handset...

Page 20: ...unction For example when the phone is in standby mode pressing soft key 2 on the handset makes a selection When the phone is in talk mode pressing soft key 2 brings up the options menu Complete inform...

Page 21: ...own on the base This will move the cursor the option currently highlighted appears in reversed out text Select the highlighted option by pressing in on the center of the joystick or the menu select ke...

Page 22: ...er case letters then the number on the key If two letters in a row use the same number key enter the first letter then press the joystick to the right to move the cursor to the next position to enter...

Page 23: ...e All of these options can be configured in the Cordless Customization Application Handset Main Menu Options On the base the options are Rings Volumes Caller ID Redial Phonebook Room Monitor Record Me...

Page 24: ...djust the contrast go to LCD Contrast Use the up or right key to increase the contrast and the down or left key to decrease the contrast When you like the level of contrast press menu select to select...

Page 25: ...on a call Language For Base You can change the language the menu display will use Choose from English French or Spanish To change the language go to Language and select English Fran ais French or Espa...

Page 26: ...dset to handset functions like intercom and DirectLink Go to Banner Display and enter the name you want to use You can use up to 10 characters Use the DELETE soft key to delete an existing handset nam...

Page 27: ...sure the phone is not currently being used Some features may not be supported by older handsets Date and Time To change the date and time shown in the display go to Date Time Move the cursor up down...

Page 28: ...een Select On You have to turn on Call Waiting before you can turn on Call Waiting Deluxe A confirmation tone tells you that your phone is ready to use these features Area Code If you can make a call...

Page 29: ...ne comes programmed for tone dialing If your phone company uses pulse dialing you will need to change your phone s dial mode There s an easy way to tell try making a call If your call connects your ph...

Page 30: ...erture Handset only Twinkle Star Handset only Je Te Veux Handset only When the Irish Eyes Are Smiling Irish Eyes Base only Aura Lee Base only Let Me Call You Sweet Heart Sweetheart Base only Star Span...

Page 31: ...ng so you know who s calling To turn on distinctive ringing go to Unique Ring and select On A confirmation tone tells you that Unique Ring is active Customize Your Own Distinctive Ringer Tones Handset...

Page 32: ...The message counter displays 20 and then begins to count down 5 When you are finished recording press the STOP soft key The phone will play the recorded ringer To re record the ringer press the ReRec...

Page 33: ...he joystick You will hear a confirmation tone and Done appears Delete Ringer To delete a ringer tone go to Rec Edit Rings and select the ringer you want to delete Press OPTIONS soft key Use the joysti...

Page 34: ...CD ROM supplied with this phone During standby mode the wallpaper will display on the Handset s LCD Screen To set your wallpaper scroll through Wall Paper options and press the VIEW soft key Press th...

Page 35: ...color you want As you scroll through the options the phone displays the highlighted color for you LCD Contrast for the handset LCD Contrast adjusts the handset s display To adjust the contrast go to...

Page 36: ...animation type of your choice Language for the handset You can change the language the menu display will use Choose from English French or Spanish To change the language go to Language and select Eng...

Page 37: ...d the phone to pause before dialing more digits for example to enter an access code or extension press the center of the joystick and select Pause Entry from the list P appears in the display which re...

Page 38: ...OR 1 Remove the handset from the charging cradle 2 Dial the number 3 Press speaker 4 When the other party answers talk into the microphone in the bottom of the handset From the base 1 Press flash 2 L...

Page 39: ...normal call to the speakerphone press speaker To switch from a speakerphone call to a normal call press speaker Handset is in the cradle Handset is off the cradle Remove the handset from the charging...

Page 40: ...xe CWDX from your phone company you have several different options when you get a call waiting call When you hear the call waiting tone instead of answering the call you can press the center of the jo...

Page 41: ...shortly and the call is place on hold 1 Tell Busy A prerecorded message tells the caller you are busy and the waiting call is disconnected 2 Forward The caller is sent to your voice mail box if availa...

Page 42: ...ly join a call already in progress From the base 1 Press on the base to join the conference call 2 To hang up press end find handset The handset s will still be connected to the call If you leave a ca...

Page 43: ...he receiving party press talk flash or speaker or on the base to answer the page Press talk flash or speaker or on the base to join the conference The initiate handset or base returns to standby mode...

Page 44: ...te All and then Yes Press the center of the joystick or menu select on the base Adjusting Base Ringer and Speaker Volumes Adjusting the base ringer volume You can choose from three ringer settings on...

Page 45: ...select the ringer volume and press the center of the joystick You will hear a confirmation tone Earpiece speaker You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece speaker To adjust the volume go...

Page 46: ...satisfied with the audio quality of your phone you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece Your phone gives you three audio tone options low natural or high Go to Speaker Setup menu and select Audi...

Page 47: ...connects press tone on the handset or base Any digits you enter from then on will be sent as tone digits When this particular call ends the phone automatically returns to pulse dialing mode Privacy Mo...

Page 48: ...he reminder press the VIEW soft key To mute the reminder tone press the MUTE key To reset the reminder and clear the screen press end when the reminder tone stops To dismiss Reminder display press DIS...

Page 49: ...ct the frequency None Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly from the list Press the center of the joystick when you finish 7 If you want your phone to ring when this reminder occurs move to the line indicated b...

Page 50: ...enter your phonebook by sliding the joystick to the left or by pressing the phonebook key on the base Creating and Editing Phonebook Entries Enter the phonebook menu and press the STORE soft key for t...

Page 51: ...two second pause You ll see a P in the display You can stack more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough Each pause counts as one digit you can enter up to 20 digits for the phone n...

Page 52: ...group Select the group 0 9 you want this entry to belong to or select No Selection to leave the entry outside of any group Press the center of the joystick or menu select when you finish and your phon...

Page 53: ...w Entry to enter a new phonebook location If you want to add a number to the existing phonebook location select Store Edit and then select a location to edit 4 Enter each entry and confirm the selecti...

Page 54: ...ur phone will ask you to confirm select Yes To delete all the entries from your phonebook go to the phonebook and press the OPTIONS soft key without selecting an entry Select Delete All Your phone wil...

Page 55: ...PhoneBk Capacity The phone will show you how many stored names entries and how many stored phone numbers total you have To see your speed dial entries go to the phonebook and press the OPTIONS key an...

Page 56: ...he joystick or menu select on the base 4 Use the number keypad to enter a name for this group Press the center of the joystick or menu select on the base when finished Making Calls with the Phonebook...

Page 57: ...oming calls when you are already on the phone with a caller Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset or the base To see the Caller ID list slide the joystick...

Page 58: ...code to the number press Then press talk flash or speaker on the handset or flash on the base Deleting Caller ID numbers To delete only one Caller ID number go to the Caller ID list and select the num...

Page 59: ...nce a special outgoing message to callers when you are away from your phone Features Digital Tapeless Recording Up to 12 minutes of Recording Time Call Screening Personal or Prerecorded Outgoing Messa...

Page 60: ...s when you are away from home you will have to set a security code Go to Answer Machine and select Security Code Use the keypad to enter a two digit number 01 99 and press the center of the joystick o...

Page 61: ...rings when you have none If you call long distance to check your messages Toll Saver lets you hang up after three rings and not get charged for the call Record Time You can set how long a caller has...

Page 62: ...turn off the message alert by pressing any key on the base Language To change the language of your answering machine s voice prompts and pre recorded greetings go to Answer Machine and select Language...

Page 63: ...onds Recording a greeting From the base To record your own greeting make sure the phone is in standby mode Go to Record Greeting and then press menu select Press the START soft key After the answering...

Page 64: ...again If you want to delete personal recorded press the 4 while the greeting is playing You can not delete the prerecorded greeting Using the Answering Machine Turning On the Answering Machine You ca...

Page 65: ...have a new message the new message LED on the handset blinks The LED stops blinking when you listen to all of your new messages The answering machine plays your new messages first After you play all...

Page 66: ...go to the beginning of the next message Press and hold to fast forward through the current message Press 3 to go to the beginning of the next message Press and hold 3 to fast forward through the curr...

Page 67: ...the phone if you want to talk to the caller To mute the call screen press If you turn on the call screen feature see page 61 you can also screen calls from the handset Let the answering machine answe...

Page 68: ...system on automatically The answering system setting will reset to the original setting when you cancel the DND Recording a voice memo The voice memo function allows you to record messages more than...

Page 69: ...es of beeps when the answering machine is off press 0 and enter your security code within two seconds 3 The answering machine announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory You...

Page 70: ...hen you finish you will hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode You can enter another command from the chart or you can hang up to exit the system 6 When you...

Page 71: ...ectLink mode select Direct Link option from the main menu And then press the ENTER soft key Direct Link Mode complete appears once the selection is confirmed To make a DirectLink call press the Direct...

Page 72: ...oystick or menu select Select the Room Monitor option and then select the handset or base you want to monitor Press end from the handset or end find handset from the base when you want to stop monitor...

Page 73: ...s canceled Answering an intercom page When the handset receives an intercom page it sounds a tone and shows the ID of the handset that is paging To answer the page pick up the handset and press talk f...

Page 74: ...the transfer and go back to the caller press talk flash or flash on the base Answering a transfer page When the handset receives a transfer page it sounds a tone and shows the ID of the handset Press...

Page 75: ...e Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short even after the battery is recharged please replace the battery With normal usage your battery should last about one year Warnin...

Page 76: ...Place the battery pack in the battery compartment with the connectors on the battery and on the compartment aligned 3 Push the battery compartment back in appears in LCD as a warning that the backup b...

Page 77: ...0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F AC Adapter Information AC Adapter part number AD 0006 Input Voltage 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage 9V DC 500mA Battery Information Battery part number BT 0003 Capacity 900mAh 3...

Page 78: ...rge LED flashes Clean the charging contacts on the handset The audio sounds weak Move the handset and or base away from metal objects or appliances and try again Make sure that you are not too far awa...

Page 79: ...re not 2 handsets already using the conference feature Make sure that another handset is not in privacy mode The Room Monitor feature does not work Make sure to place the handset s within the range of...

Page 80: ...using the correct PIN number Make sure that the touch tone phone you re using can transmit the tone for at least two seconds If it cannot you may have to use another phone Time stamp cannot be heard M...

Page 81: ...ter the handset to the base see page 13 Replacing the Base Setting 1 Press and hold end and for more than 5 seconds Select Replacing Base 2 Select Yes 3 You will hear a confirmation tone The base info...

Page 82: ...er off and the battery pack disconnected for at least 3 days 3 Once the handset is completely dry reconnect the battery pack and the battery cover 4 Recharge the handset s battery pack for 20 hours be...

Page 83: ...the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as d...

Page 84: ...n service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty E used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or F installed or programmed...

Page 85: ...EN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any com...

Page 86: ...y code 14 DirectLink 70 Display option 22 Distinctive ID 24 E Earpiece volume 43 44 Expanding your phone 11 F Find handset 46 G General information 76 Global setup 26 H Hands free conversation 37 Hang...

Page 87: ...er Tone Changing title 32 Deleting 32 Playing 31 Storing 31 Ringer volume Base 43 Handset 44 Room baby monitor 71 S Setting up Answering Machine 59 Base unit 9 Telephone Line 9 Soft Key 19 Speaker pho...

Page 88: ...Memo...

Page 89: ...ce prompts 3 To quit hang up the phone Turn on the answering system remotely 1 Call your phone and let it ring 10 times until you hear a beep 2 Press 0 and then enter your PIN code 3 Press 0 then 5 to...

Page 90: ...Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record Stop Greeting Message Record Stop Answer System Off C U T Task Key Repeat a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop...

Page 91: ...Service Hotline is closed on holidays Need a Part To order headsets additional handsets replacement batteries or other accessories visit our website at www uniden com or call 1 800 554 3988 Mon Fri 8...

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