Uniden XCA4500 - Manual

Included with Your XCA4500 If any of these items are missing or damaged, do not contact the place ofpurchase. Instead contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday. Handset Base Unit AC Adapter Long Telephone Cord Rechargeable Handset Batte...

Important Electrical Considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm isapproaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damageany device connected to it. This unit is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an ele...

Installation Selecting a Location Before choosing a location for your XCA4500 , there are some important guidelines you should consider: • The location should be close to both a phone jack and continuouspower outlet. (A continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which doesnot have a switch to interrupt...

Connecting the Telephone Cords Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: CAUTION: • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless thetelephone line has been disconnected. • Use caution when install...

Installing the Backup Battery In the event of a power outage, your phone has a 9-volt battery backupwhich can prevent the loss of your messages for up to four hours. 1. Press down and away fromthe Base to remove the cover. 2. Place the battery in thecompartment. Note: Make sure that the positive bat...

Desk or Tabletop Installation 1. Place the Base on a desk ortabletop. 2. Plug the AC Adapter into theBase Unit. 3. Place the AC Adapter cordinside the molded channel. PAGE/FIND 12

4. Plug one end of the longtelephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 5. Plug the other end of the cordinto the telephone jack on thewall. 6. Plug the AC Adapter into astandard 120V AC wall outlet. 13

Placement of the Handset The unique design of your phone allows you to place the Handset on theBase Unit either face down or in an upright position. The battery charges ineither position. Wall Installation Standard Wall Plate Mounting The XCA4500 is designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or G...

Direct Wall Mounting If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the XCA4500 directly on a wall. Before mounting your integrated telephone answeringdevice, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other itemsbehind the mounting location that coul...

3. Place the AC Adapter cordinside the molded channel. 4. Plug one end of the longtelephone cord into the TEL LINE jack on the Base Unit. 5. Place the cord inside themolded channel on thebottom of the Base Unit. 18

Setting the Handset Retainer The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mountedon a wall. These steps describe how to remove and replace the retainer sothat the tab faces up. 1. Push up on the HandsetRetainer on the Base Unit,and slide the tab out. 2. Flip the Retainer over so ...

Setting up Your Phone Extending the Antenna Before using your phone, besure to raise its Antenna tothe vertical position, and thenextend the Antenna. Installing the Handset Battery Pack 1. Press in on the Battery CoverRelease. RING SW 2-5-TS PULSE-TONE TEL-LINE DC IN 9V RESET CPC OFF-ON REC TIME ANN...

2. Slide the BatteryCompartment cover down. 3. Align the plastic connector ofthe Nickel-Cadmium BatteryPack with its socket and plugit in. Warning: Always install Battery Cable with Black Wireclosest to the left. 4. Place the Battery Pack insidethe Battery Compartment,and slide the battery coverback...

Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts onthe Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or othercontact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents. Contacts Contacts (On Bottom) TALK TALK REMOT E BATT LOW ABC JKL GH...

Charging the Handset Battery Pack Initial Battery Charging The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully chargedbefore using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the batterypack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, beforeplugging the phone line into yo...

2. Make sure the CHARGE LED lights. If the LED doesn’t light,check to see that the ACAdapter is plugged in andthat the Handset is makinggood contact with the BaseUnit charging contacts. Continuous Battery Charging For the best battery performance, return the Handset to the Base Unit at theend of the...

Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position if you have touch-tone telephone service. Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phonecompany if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulsedialing. Adjusting Ringer Controls Hands...

Automatic Digital Code Security Many cordless telephones operate similarly and on the same frequency.Without digital code security, another Handset could make calls using yourBase Unit and telephone line. To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, aDigital Code feature was added to the XCA4500 . Thi...

3. The CHARGE LED will blink to indicate that the DigitalSecurity Code is set to one ofmore than 65,000 codes. If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the DigitalCode may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. Toestablish communication between the Handse...

Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls The following features of your XCA4500 phone are different depending on the Handset’s location when you make or receive a call. HANDSET ON BASE HANDSET OFF BASE ANSWERCALL Pick up Handset (AutoTalk). Press T . MAKECALL 1) Pick up Handset. 2) Press T . 3) L...

Using the Two-Way Intercom The Two-Way Page/Intercom feature allows you to communicate betweenthe Base Unit and the Handset. To use this feature: • The RING ON/BATT SAVE Switch on the Handset must be in the RING ON position. • The BASE UNIT RINGER Switch must be set to either LO or HI . Note: If you...

Room Monitor Feature Another use of the XCA4500 is to monitor activity near the Base Unit. To turn the monitor on, follow the steps below. 1. Press J on the Handset. 2. Press T on the Handset. Note: Using the Handset, youshould now be ableto monitor the room wherethe Base Unit is located. To turn th...

Programming Your Phone All programming functions must be completed when your phone is in the Standbymode. The programming keys will not function while you are on the phone. Storing a Number in Memory 1. Remove the Handset fromthe Base Unit. 2. Press M . The TALK/BATT LOW LED blinks. 3. Enter the num...

Storing a Mixed Number with a Pulse System If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode numberso that you can easily access long distance services. 1. Remove the Handset fromthe Base Unit. 2. Press M . The TALK/BATT LOW LED blinks. 3. Enter the number to be dialedin pulse mo...

Storing One-Touch Dialing Numbers 1. Remove the Handset fromthe Base Unit. 2. Press M . The TALK/BATT LOW LED blinks. 3. Enter the number you want tostore (up to 16 digits). 5551212 4. If a pause is needed duringdialing to access a longdistance service, press R . 9 R5551212 Note: The R button counts...

6. Now press the One-TouchDialing button ( 1 or 2 ) you want to program. A tone indicates that thenumber is stored. Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number previously stored in memory, follow these steps: MEMORY DIALING ONE-TOUCH DIALING KEYS Remove the Handset from the BaseUnit. Remove the Handset...

Erasing a Stored Number To erase a number previously stored in a memory location (0-9) or inOne-Touch memory, follow these steps: MEMORY ONE-TOUCH KEYS Remove the Handset from the BaseUnit. Remove the Handset from the BaseUnit. Press M twice . Press M twice . Press the memory location number(0-9). P...

The Integrated Answering System The XCA4500 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming calls and records your messages. You can also use your new AnsweringSystem to record a conversation, leave a memo message for someone elsewho will use the phone, or to announce a special message when y...

Answering System Setup Turning the Answering System On/Off Handset Operation 1. To turn the AnsweringSystem ON , press r . The TALK/BATT LOW LED lights orange. The currentTime and Day Stamp andnumber of messagesrecorded is announced in theHandset receiver. 2. Press 5 You will hear a tonein the Hands...

Base Operation 1. To turn the AnsweringSystem ON , press ANS ON/OFF . A tone sounds, and thecurrent outgoing messageplays on the Base Unitspeaker. A second tonesounds to indicate the unit isready to answer calls, andthe Message Counter LEDturns on. 2. To turn the AnsweringSystem OFF , press ANS ON/O...

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., press * To set p.m., press # Note: A beep indicates the new time is programmed, andthe new Time and Day Stampis announced in the Handsetreceiver. 5. ...

Reviewing Time and Day Stamp Handset Operation 1. Press r to hear the current Time and Day Stamp. The Handset beeps and theTime and Day Stamp isannounced, followed by thetotal number of messagesstored in memory. The TALK/BATT LOW LED lights orange. 2. Press 6 to replay the current Time and Day Stamp...

Base Operation 1. Press STOP . The speaker beeps, and theTime and Day Stamp isannounced followed by theremaining recording timeavailable. Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) When you receive a call, the Answering System answers and automaticallyplays either a preset message or your personal OGM . Pr...

Recording Your Personal OGM Handset Operation 1. Press r . The TALK/BATT LOW LED lights orange. 2. Press 7 . Note: You can leave up to a 60-second outgoing message. TALK TALK BATT LOW ABC JKL GHI TUV PRS DEF MNO WXY 1 2 5 4 8 7 3 6 9 3 4 2 1 1 7 a REMOTE 9 TALK TALK BATT LOW ABC JKL GHI TUV PRS DEF ...

Selecting a Preset OGM After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your AnsweringSystem to play either a preset message or your outgoing message. 1. Press OGM . Your recorded outgoingmessage will begin to play. 2. While your recorded outgoing message is playing, press OGM again. A tone ...

Setting the Calling Party Control Switch The Calling Party Control ( CPC ) switch sets your Answering System to disconnect and reset if the caller hangs up before leaving a message. Thisprevents your Answering System from using recording time to record a hangup/dial tone message. Note: It is possibl...

Using the Reset Button The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any messages which are saved in memory. Pressing RESET does not erase your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or the security code between the Handset and Base Unit. Note: The RESET button may also be ...

Using Your Answering System Playing New Messages Handset Operation 1. Press r . The current Time and DayStamp and number of storedmessages is announced. 2. Press 8 . The time and day eachmessage was received isannounced before themessage begins. Note: If you want to stop reviewing your messages,pres...

4. Press r to return to Standby. The TALK/BATT LOW LED goes off. Base Operation 1. Press NEW MESSAGE . The time and day eachmessage was received isannounced before themessage begins, and theMessage Counter LEDdisplays the number of themessage playing. Note: If you want to stopreviewing your messages...

3. After the end of messageannouncement another tonesounds, indicating the systemhas automatically returned toStandby. The NEW MESSAGE LED stops flashing, indicating that all ofthe new messages havebeen reviewed and stored. Playing a Stored Message Handset Operation 1. Press r . 2. Press 2 . The fir...

3. A tone sounds when eachmessage ends. When allmessages have played, theannouncement “End of messages” plays. 4. Press r to return to Standby. The TALK/BATT LOW LED goes off. Base Operation 1. Press PLAY . The first message storedbegins playing. The time and day eachmessage was received isannounced...

3. After the end of messageannouncement another tonesounds, indicating the systemhas automatically returned toStandby. Repeating a Message Handset Operation 1. Press r . 2. Press 2 to review your messages. NEW MESSAGE STOP PLAY REPEAT ANS ON/OFF OGM MEMO INTERCOM SKIP DELETE Digital Answering System...

3. Press 1 at anytime to replay a message. Note: Pressing 1 during a message returns the systemto the beginning of thatmessage. Pressing 1 again before the message replayscauses the system to scanback one message. If youhave several messages,press 1 until you return to the message you want toreplay....

2. Press REPEAT at any time to replay a message. Note: Pressing REPEAT during a message returns thesystem to the beginning ofthat message. Pressing REPEAT again before the message replays causes thesystem to scan back onemessage. If you have severalmessages, press REPEAT until you return to themessa...

2. Press 2 to review your messages. 3. Press 3 at any time to skip to the next message. Note: Each time 3 is pressed the system scansforward one message. If youhave several messages,press 3 until you get to the message you want to play. 4. To return to Standby, press r . The TALK/BATT LOW LED goes o...

Base Operation 1. Press PLAY to review your messages. 2. Press SKIP at any time to skip to the next message. Note: Each time SKIP is pressed, the system scansfoward one message. If youhave several messages,press SKIP until you get to the message you want to play. 3. Press STOP at any time to stop re...

Deleting a Message Handset Operation 1. Press r . . 2. Press 2 to review your messages. Note: You can press the 8 Key when you have receivednew messages. 3. If you decide to delete amessage, press 4 any time during the message. The system beeps andimmediately goes to the nextmessage. Note: When you ...

4. If you tag a message fordeletion and replay themessage again before the end-of-message announcement, then themessage is untagged and willnot be deleted. For example, you havereceived four messages andyou tagged the secondmessage for deletion. Duringthe fourth message youpress 1 three times and re...

2. If you decide to delete amessage, press and release DELETE any time during the message. The system beeps andimmediately goes to the nextmessage. Note: When you press DELETE you are tagging the message. A message mustbe tagged before it can bedeleted. 3. If you tag a message fordeletion and replay...

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 after fiveseconds on the Base speaker. Then an announcement suchas “Two messages deleted" plays. Note: The deletion announcement abovedepends on...

Pressing either REPEAT or SKIP cancels the delete function, and the messagesare saved. Note: If you reviewed all the messages, NEW MESSAGE LED will light but will not flash. Deleting All Messages You can delete all your messages without tagging each separate message.To delete all the messages, you m...

3. A long tone sounds, and thenan announcement such as “Four messages deleted” plays. Note: The deletion announcement abovedepends on how manymessages are stored inmemory. Message Full Indication The XCA4500 has a maximum record time of 13 minutes and 42 seconds or up to 40 incoming messages. When t...

Voice-Guided Help Menu If you are unsure of the commands available while using the Handset, youcan use the Voice-Guided Help Menu. The Handset commands arereviewed for you on the Handset Receiver. To access the Help Menu,follow these steps. 1. Press r . The TALK/BATT LOW LED lights orange. 2. Press ...

4. When you exit Help, you willhear a short tone every threeseconds, indicating that thesystem is in the Command Waiting Mode . Press another command, or press r , to return to Standby. Note: You have 20 seconds to enter another commandwhile in the CommandWaiting Mode before thesystem automatically ...

2. You can now listen to the OGM and incoming message on the Handset receiver. Ifyou decide to answer the call,press T . Note: The Answering System stops recording the incomingmessage when T is pressed. 3. When you finish the call,press T to hang up. The TALK/BATT LOW LED goes off. Leaving a Memo Me...

Recording a Telephone Conversation To record a conversation during a call: 1. Press r . The TALK/BATT LOW LED changes from red to orange,and the telephone soundswarning beeps to let the otherparty know that the call isbeing recorded. 2. To stop recording, press r again. The TALK/BATT LOW LED changes...

Remote Operation You can operate your XCA4500 while you’re away from home by calling from any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember theseimportant guidelines. • You should change your Personal Identification Number ( PIN ) before using your Handset. When you first apply power, the code...

Using a Touch-Tone Phone You can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone.Use this function to check for recorded messages, play or delete messages,or even record a new outgoing message. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. During the OGM playback, press # followed by your PIN numbe...

Troubleshooting If your XCA4500A Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are stillunable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday. Telep...

Answering System Troubleshooting Chart Problem Suggestion Answering System does not work. • Make sure that the Base Unit isplugged in. • Make sure the Answering System isturned on. • Press the RESET button to reset the system after an AC line spike. Answering System does not answercalls. • Set the R...

Specifications General – The XCA4500A complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68. Frequency Control Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer Modulation FM Operating Temperature – 10 ° to 50 ° C Base Unit Receive Frequency 48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels) Transmit Frequency 43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels) ...

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PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: WARNING! Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUMBAT...

Answering Device Remote Keys TALK TALK BATT LOW ABC JKL GHI TUV PRS TONE MEM INT'C 1 R. TONE 2 R. VOL CHAN RDL/P VOLUME OPR DEF MNO WXY 1 2 5 4 8 0 7 3 6 9 3 8 6 4 2 1 1 7 ? & 1 5 6 8 9 11 12 4 7 10 2 3 : REMOTE 9 1. Repeat Key 1 2. Play Key 2 3. Skip Key 3 4. Message DeleteKey 4 5. Answering Sy...

Handset Controls and Keys 2 3 5 6 9 13 14 11 12 10 8 7 4 1 RINGON BATTSAVE TALK TALK REMOTE BATT LOW ABC JKL GHI TUV PRS TONE MEM 1 2 INT'C R. TONE R. VOL CHAN RDL/P FLASH VOLUME OPR DEF MNO WXY 1 2 5 4 8 0 7 3 6 9 3 a 8 6 4 2 1 1 7 ? 9 1. Antenna 2. Talk/Battery LowIndicator 3. Talk Button T 4. Num...

Base Unit Controls and Keys 2 1 26 3 4 5 8 6 7 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Extend A Phone • • H Q SERIES H Q SERIES RING SW 2-5-TS PULSE-TONE TEL-LINE DC IN 9V RESET CPC OFF-ON REC TIME ANN-1 RING VOL OFF-LO-HI + - IN USE BATTERY POWER NEW MESSAGE STOP PLAY REPEAT ANS ON/OFF OG...

One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”) ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials andcraftsm...