USER GUIDE Loop Plus Loop Plus Twin Loop Plus Triple Loop Plus Quad DECT Telephone With answering machine Binatone Helpline (for UK only) Mon - Fri - 8.00am to 8.00pm Sat - 8.30am to 2.00pm Tel: 0844 557 9677 **Please note that all calls are charged at local rate Or visit our websites: www.binatonetelecom.com www.iDECTonline.com THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR MAKING EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CALLS WITHOUT MAINS POWER. ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE FOR ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
TECHNICAL DETAILS STANDARD FREQUENCY RANGE CHANNEL BANDWIDTH OPERATING RANGE OPERATING TIME DIGITAL ENHANCED CORDLESS TELECOMMUNICATION (DECT) 1.88 TO 1.9 GHZ (BANDWIDTH = 20 MHZ) 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................... 7 2 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE..................................................10 2.1 Connecting the Base Station......................................................... 10 2.2 Installing and Charging the Rechargeable Batteries in the Main Loop Handset ................................................................... 10 3 GET TO KNOW YOUR PHONE..............................................12 3.1 Handset Overview.......
.9.1. Redial a Number from the Redial List...................................... 23 4.9.2. Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook............................ 24 4.9.3. Delete a Redial Number........................................................... 24 4.9.4. Delete the Entire Redial List..................................................... 24 4.10 Find the Handset (PAGING)........................................................... 25 4.11 Make an Internal Call............................................
6.2.6. Set Alert Tones........................................................................ 36 6.2.7. Set the Language (Varies Among Models).............................. 36 6.2.8. Rename the Handset............................................................... 37 6.2.9. Set the Auto Answer ............................................................... 37 6.3 Base Settings................................................................................. 37 6.3.1. Set the Base Ringer Volume..............
8.5.8. Turn On or Off the Base Screening........................................... 51 8.5.9. Remote Access......................................................................... 51 8.5.10. Change the Compression Rate................................................. 52 9 TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................55 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.........................................56 11 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE.................................................58 11.
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow these safety instructions when using your telephone equipment to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury: 1) Read and understand all the instructions. 2) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3) Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
10) Do not use third party charging pods. Damage may be caused to the batteries. 11) Please ensure that the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity. 12) Dispose of batteries safely. Do not burn, immerse them in water, disassemble, or puncture the batteries.
Handset & Base Connection 1) When purchased, all handsets are already registered to the base unit and should link to it when they are all powered up. 2) To use your cordless handset and base unit together, you must be able to establish a radio link between them. The signal between the handset and the base unit is in accordance with the normal standards for a DECT phone: Maximum range up to 300 metres outdoors or 50 metres indoors.
2 2.1 INSTALLING YOUR PHONE Connecting the Base Station 1) Plug the mains power cable and telephone line cord into the base station. 2) Plug the power adapter into a 100 - 240Vac, 50 60Hz mains power socket, and the telephone line cord into a telephone line socket. Warning: Always use the cables provided in the box. Use only the supplied adaptor. Using other power cables may damage the unit. Note: Place the base unit within easy reach of the mains power socket. Never try to lengthen the mains power cable.
• The handset will give a double beep when it is properly placed on the base and the battery charging indicator on the base lights up to indicate charging. Note: The handset may become warm when the batteries are being charged or during prolonged periods of use. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
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① M In idle mode: Press to access the main menu. In sub-menu mode: Press to confirm the selection. During a call: Press to access Intercom/Phonebook/ Redial List/ Call List. In idle mode: Press to initiate an intercom call. In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen. In sub-menu mode: Press to go back to previous menu. ② m In sub-menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen. In editing / pre-dial mode: Press to delete a character / digit.
⑤ T In idle / predialing mode : Press to make a call. In Redial list / Call List / Phonebook entry: Press to make a call to the selected entry in the list. During ringing: Press to answer a call. During a call: Press to end a call and go back to idle screen. ⑥ O In menu / editing mode: Press to go back to previous menu. In menu / editing mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen. In idle mode: Press and hold to power on/off the handset. In predialing mode: Press to insert a flash.
During a call: Press to turn on / off the speakerphone. ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ 3.2 H P F In Idle mode / predialing mode / Redial list / Call List / Phonebook entry: Press to make a call with speakerphone. During ringing: Press to answer a call with speakerphone. In idle mode: Press to access the phonebook list. During a call using the handset: Press to turn on or turn off the booster feature.
Press to page your handset(s). ① Use during registration mode Press to turn the answering machine on or off. Press to repeat the playing message. ② ③ Press twice to play the previous message. Press to skip to the next message. Press once Play/STOP will play the message ④ ⑤ Press once again Play/STOP due playing the message will be stop Press to delete the playing message ⑥ When the phone is not in use, press twice to delete all previously reviewed messages.
More blocks indicate a stronger reception signal. Less blocks indicate a weaker reception signal. Indicates a call is in progress. Flashes when there is an incoming call. Indicate that the ringer is switched off. Steady when an alarm is set. Flash when the alarm time set before reaches. Indicate that the keypad is locked. Indicate when the battery is fully charged. Whole icon flashes when the battery performs initial charging. Internal block icon flashes when the battery is in final charging stage.
3.4 Menu Structure In idle mode, press
3.5.1. Latin Character Set Alphanumeric Editing Number Editing Key (For phonebook name editing and renaming handset) (For phone number editing, date/time editing) Key press 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # space A D G J M P T W 0 * # B E H K N Q U X 1 C F I L O R V Y 2 3 4 5 6 S 8 Z 9 ? ‘ / , \ - ( .
4 USE YOUR PHONE Switch ON/OFF the Handset O to switch the handset off. To switch the handset on, press and hold O. When the handset is in idle mode, press and hold 4.1 Make a Call 4.1.1. Preparatory Dialing 1. Enter the phone number, maximum 24 digits. If you make a mistake, Mto delete the last digit. Press T to dial the number. press 2. 4.1.2. 1. Press Direct Dialing T to take the line. 2. Enter the phone number to dial. 4.1.3. Call from the Phonebook 1.
4.1.4. Search Alphabetically for Phonebook Entries 1. In idle mode, press OR Press P to access the phonebook list. Mthen . to select PHONEBOOK. Press M. 2. Press the numeric key containing the first letter of the name you want. For example, pressing A. Pressing 4.1.5. 2 again will show the entries starting with B, etc. Call from the Call List 1. In idle, press OR Press 2 will show the entries starting with +to access the call list and press . to select. Mthen . to select CALL LIST.
4.1.8. Out of Range Warning When the handset goes out of range of the base, the screen will display “OUT OF RANGE”, and the call will be disconnected if you are on a call. When you move back within range, the handset will automatically reconnect to the base. 4.2 Answer a Call If the handset is not on the charging cradle: When the phone rings, press T / H to answer a call.
4.5 End a Call During a call connection, press O to end the call. OR Put the handset on the base or charger to end the call. 4.6 Call Timer Your handset automatically times the duration of every call. The call timer will display for a few seconds after the call has been made. It is shown in hours, minutes and seconds format (HH:MM:SS). 4.7 Set the Silent Mode In idle, press and hold <#> to turn off the handset ringer. “RINGER OFF” icon is displayed on the LCD.
NOTE If there are no numbers in the redial list, the display shows “EMPTY”. 4.9.2. Store a Redial Number into the Phonebook 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of Redial a Number from the Redial List. M and . to select ADD TO PB. Press M and use the keypad to enter the name. Press M and use the keypad to edit the number if necessary. Press M and then . to select the melody. The respective melody 2. Press 3. 4. 5. will be played when browsing the melody list. 6. Press M to confirm. 4.9.3.
4.10 Find the Handset (PAGING) Paging is a useful way for finding lost handset(s). 1. Press on the base station. All the registered and available handsets will produce the paging tone and “PAGING” is displayed on the LCD. 2. Press T / O / m on any handset or on the base station again to stop paging. NOTE If there is an incoming call during paging, the phone will ring with the incoming call instead of paging. 4.
4.11.2. Call All Handsets 1. In idle mode, press m and the screen displays all registered handsets. 2. Press 9 to ring to all registered handsets. 4.11.3. Transfer an External Call to Another Handset During an external call: M and . to select INTERCOM. Press M and . to select the desired handset to intercom with. 1. Press 2. 3. The external call is put on hold automatically and the called handset rings. T on the called handset to establish an internal call.
5 PRIVATE PHONEBOOK Your phone can store up to 100 private phonebook entries with names and numbers. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name. You can also select different melodies for your phonebook entries. The entries are store alphabetically. 5.1 Store a Number Entry in the Phonebook 1. In idle, press OR P to access the phonebook. M M Press and . to select PHONEBOOK. Press again.
5.1.2. Writing Tips m to delete the last character or digit. Press and hold m to delete all characters or digits. - Press - - Press . to move backward or forward through the characters / digits. - Press and hold <0> to insert to pause (will appear as P) 5.2 Review an Entry 1. In idle mode, press P. The first entry in the phonebook will be displayed. 2. Press . to browse the phonebook entries. OR 1. In idle mode, press Mthen . to select PHONEBOOK. Mand . to browse the phonebook entries.
5.4 Edit a Phonebook Entry 1. In idle, press P to access the phonebook. 2. Press . to select the entry you want to edit. Mthen . to select EDIT. Press Mthen use the keypad to edit the name (if applicable). Press Mthen use the keypad to edit the number (if applicable). Press Mthen . to edit the melody (if applicable). Press Mto save. 3. Press 4. 5. 6. 7. 5.5 Delete a Phonebook Entry 1. In idle, press P to access the phonebook. 2. Press . to select the desired phonebook entry.
5.7 Check Phonebook Status You can check how many entries have been occupied in your phone and how many phonebook entries are available for you to store in the phonebook. P to access the phonebook. Press Mthen . to select PB STATUS. Press Mto view the Memory Status. 1. Press 2. 3.
6 PHONE SETTINGS Your phone comes with a selection of settings that you can change to personalize your phone the way you like it to work. 6.1 Date and Time Settings You will need to set the correct time and date so that you know when you received answering machine (applicable to model with answering machine) or call list entries. 6.1.1. Set the Date Format Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select DATE & TIME. Press Mand . to select DATE FORMAT. Press Mand .
6.1.3. Set the Time, Date, and Year Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select DATE & TIME. Press Mand . to select SET TIME. Press Mthen enter the time information according to 12 HR or 24 1. Press 2. 3. 4. HR format. The time will be in the format you set. 5. Press Mthen enter the year information. The last two digits of the year will flash for year input. 6. Press Mthen enter the date information according to DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY format. The date will be in the format you set. 7.
3. Press any key except Min idle mode to make a direct call to the number set. Note If DIRECT CALL is set to ON, and you want to change it back to OFF, Press Mand . to select HS SETTINGS, and follow the step 2 to 4 above to turn the feature off. 6.2.2. Alarm You can use this phone to set an alarm clock. When an alarm is set, displays on the LCD. When the alarm time is reached, the and “ALARM ON” flash on the screen. The handset also rings for 45 seconds.
- During paging or ringing, the alarm will not sound when the alarm time is reached. However, if snooze function is enabled, the alarm will sound again at the end of the snooze period provided that it’s not ringing or in paging mode at the end of the snooze period. Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select ALARM. Press Mand . to select ON or OFF. Press Mto confirm. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. If ON is selected: Mthen use the keypad to enter the time. Press Mto confirm.
Note The respective ringer melody will be played while you are scrolling through the melody list. 5. Press Mto confirm. 6.2.4. Set the Ringer Melody for Internal Calls You can set the melody to personalize your external ringer. A total of 10 melodies are provided for your selection. Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select RING SETUP. Press Mand . to select INT RING. Press Mand . to select the desired ringer melody. 1. Press 2. 3. 4.
NOTE The respective ringer volume will be played during your selection. 5. Press 6.2.6. Mto confirm. Set Alert Tones A single beep is emitted when you press a key. You can turn on or off the key tone. You can also turn on the alert tones when low battery and out of range are detected. Low battery tone will be emitted while you are talking with the phone to alert you that you need to charge your battery. Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select TONE SETUP. Press Mand .
6.2.8. Rename the Handset Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select RENAME HS. Press Mand enter the name of your handset Press Mto confirm. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 6.2.9. Set the Auto Answer If you turn on the auto answer feature, you can pick up the call without pressing any key. Mand . to select HS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select AUTO ANSWER. Press Mand . to select ON or OFF. Press Mto confirm. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 6.3 Base Settings 6.3.
6.3.1. Set the Base Ringer Volume You can set the ringer volume level. A total of 6 ringer volume levels including VOLUME OFF are provided for your selection. Mand . to select BS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select RING SETUP. Press Mand . to select RING VOLUME. Press Mand . to select the ringer volume. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 6.3.2. Set the Flash Time (Menu Options Vary Among Models) The flash time setting is country dependent. Please contact your local service provider for the correct settings. Mand .
6.3.3. Change the System PIN Code A 4-digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN code is 0000. Mand . to select BS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select CHANGE PIN. Press M. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. Enter the old system PIN. Mthen enter the new system PIN. Press Mthen enter the new system PIN again. 5. Press 6.
6.5 Register a Handset Your handset is pre-registered to the base station. Up to five handsets can be registered to a a single base station. If for some reason, the handset is not registered to the base station, REGISTER” will be displayed on the handset screen, register your handset following the process below. 1. Press and hold on the base station for about five seconds, the base station is entered into registration mode. Mand . to select REGISTRATION.
6.6 Deregister a Handset You may need to deregister your handsets if you wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You are requested to enter the 4-digit PIN in order to de-register a handset from the base station. Note You cannot deregister the handset that you are currently using. Mand . to select BS SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select DELETE HS. Press M. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. Enter the 4-digit system PIN. 5. Press M. A list of registered handsets is displayed. 6. Press .
7 CALLER DISPLAY (NETWORK DEPENDENT) 7.1 Call List This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service from your telephone company. Your phone can store up to 50 received calls with date/time information in the Call List. The number will be shown on the LCD when the phone is ringing. If the number matches with one of the entries in your Private Phonebook, the caller’s name stored in the private phonebook will be displayed with the number.
7.3 Store a Call List Number into the Phonebook 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of View the Call list. Mand . to select ADD TO PB. Press Mto enter the name. (See Entering Names) Press Mand then the selected call list number is displayed. 2. Press 3. 4. 5. Edit the number if necessary. (See Writing Tips) 6. Press Mand . to select the melody, and Mto confirm. Note If the phonebook is full, “PB FULL” will be displayed. You need to delete some entries from the phonebook in order to save new ones.
7.7 Call list Category You can choose to store all calls or only the unanswered (missed) calls into the call list. 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in the section of View the Call list. Mand . to select ALL CALLS or MISSED CALLS. Press Mto confirm. 2. Press 3.
8 ANSWERING MACHINE (FOR MODELS WITH TAM BASE) A telephone with TAM base includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is switched on. The screen message counter (two digits) seven segment display on the base will show the number of the messages when the answering system is on. The answering system can store messages with the total duration of up to 15 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users of your phone.
8.2 Play messages on TAM If you have new messages, they are played first, and then saved as old messages, until they are deleted. Old messages are played again after all new messages are played completely. Using the telephone base: In idle: - Press to listen to messages and memos. - Press again if you want to stop the playback. - Press once if you want to repeat the current message from the beginning, or press twice to skip back to the previous message during message playback.
Mto confirm. Press Mto reconfirm and the display will be back to the precious 3. Press 4. menu after deletion. Note You cannot delete new messages, so you will have to play them before trying to delete. 8.4 Record Memo on the Answering Machine You can record your memo message for another user. When you record a memo, the message counter will increase by one and the message can be played in the same way as answering machine messages.
Mand . to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY. Press Mto confirm. 4. Press 5. 8.5.2. Set the TAM language (Varies Among Models) Mand . to select ANS. MACHINE. Press Mand . to select TAM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select TAM LANGUAGE. Press Mand . to select your desired language for the answering 1. Press 2. 3. 4. machine. 5. Press Mto confirm. 8.5.3. Record your Outgoing Message (OGM) You can record your own OGM for ANS & REC mode or ANSWER ONLY mode.
7. Press Mto stop and save your personalized OGM. You new saved OGM will playback automatically. Alternatively, press O to return to the previous screen without saving the personalized OGM. 8.5.4. Playback the Outgoing Message (OGM) Using the telephone base: Press H briefly to listen to the current OGM Using the handset: Mand . to select ANS. MACHINE. Press Mand . to select TAM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select OGM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY. Press Mand .
Mand . to select OGM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select ANS & REC or ANSWER ONLY. Press Mand . to select PLAYBACK. 3. Press 4. 5. 6. Press to playback your personalized OGM (if you have recorded it before) and “PLAYING OGM” is displayed on the screen. 7. Press m to delete your personalised OGM and return to previous menu and the pre-set OGM will be restored automatically. 8.5.6. Set the Answer Delay You can set the number of rings before the answering system answers and starts playing your OGM.
5. Press Mto confirm. 8.5.8. Turn On or Off the Base Screening You can select to turn on or off the call screening on base. Mand . to select ANS. MACHINE. Press Mand . to select TAM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select BS SCREENING. Press Mand . to select ON or OFF. Press Mto confirm. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 5. 8.5.9. Remote Access Your phone lets you check your messages, or otherwise operate your answering system, remotely.
8.5.9.2 Change the 4-Digit Remote Access PIN Mand . to select ANS. MACHINE. Press Mand . to select TAM SETTINGS. Press Mand . to select CHANGE PIN. Press Mto enter the old PIN (default remode access PIN is 0000). Press Mto enter the new PIN. Press Mto confirm. 1. Press 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. NOte If the new PIN entered in Step 6 is not matched with the new system PIN entered in Step 5, user is requested to enter the valid system PIN again in Step 5. 8.5.10.
iDECT Loop Plus system Remote operation 1. Using a tone-dialling phone, dial your home number 2. While your outgoing message is playing, press < * > 3. Key in your remote security code The default code is 0000. For details of how to set a new code, see the User Guide 8.5.9.2 on page 52. Note: The <*> key must be entered while the OGM is still playing, and the 4-digit PIN should follow without any delays..
Keys While message is not playing While message is playing 2 Delete the current message playing 4 Repeat at playing the current message from the beginning. Press twice to skip backward to play the previous message 5 Start playing messages.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed below. Please contact the technical support of the network provider for further information. This telephone is not equipped with a grounding function! Therefore some of the functions may be limited when used in PBX systems. Problem Solutions My telephone does - Make sure the batteries are installed and charged correctly. not work at all.
10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We the manufacturer / Importer: Binatone Telecom Plc, 1 Apsley Way London, NW2 7HF.
The conformity to the requirements is validated by the symbol. NOTE: In compliance with Directive 2002/96/EC, when you purchase a product that comes with the symbol shown on the right, you are required to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment by separate waste collection and you cannot dispose of the product as normal waste.
11 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE The phone system is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, faults on the telephone line, lightning, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents. Please keep your sales (till) receipt this is your guarantee. You should also keep the original packaging material.
