User Manual

Replace backup batteries
When the backup battery is low, replace
it with 3 new AA alkaline batteries.
To check the battery level of your
Extension ringer, refer to the Device
monitoring section in the Quick start
guide or the online Complete user’s
manual of your telephone system.
2. Press and hold the pair button on
the right side of the Extension ringer
until the green LED light on the front
flashes, then release .
It takes up to 60 seconds to complete
the registration. When the registration is
successful, the green LED light on the
Extension ringer turns to steady on, and the
telephone base beeps and its visual ringer
indicator light turns off.
If registration fails, start again from Step 1
above.
• You cannot register an Extension ringer if any
other system device is in use.
Operating range
The operating range of the Extension
ringer is up to 1,000 feet outdoors or 150
feet indoors. The actual operating range
may vary depending on the environmental
conditions and other interferences such as
walls, doors and other obstructions.
3. Insert the screws into the holes and
tighten the screws until only 1/4 inch of
the screws are exposed.
4. Align the wall mount holes of the
Extension ringer with the screws on the
wall. Slide the Extension ringer down
until it locks into place.
5. Connect the power adapter to the
Extension ringer and a power supply not
controlled by a wall switch.
It takes up to 60 seconds to complete
the registration. When the registration is
successful, the green LED light on the
Extension ringer turns to steady on, and the
telephone base beeps and its visual ringer
indicator light turns off.
If registration fails, start again from Step 1
above.
• You cannot register an Extension ringer if any
other system device is in use.
To register an Extension ringer to the
SN5147 telephone base:
1. When the telephone is not in use,
press and hold at the telephone
base for about five seconds until the
visual ringer indicator light turns on.
Release .
SN7014
Amplified
Cordless Extension Ringer
for use with
VTech SN5127/SN5147
telephone system
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Install backup battery (optional)
You can insert 3 AA alkaline batteries (not
included) to your Extension ringer as a
power backup. Install the batteries as
shown below.
• You need to purchase 3 AA alkaline batteries
separately as backup batteries.
• If the Extension ringer will not be used for
a long time, disconnect and remove the
backup batteries to prevent possible leakage.
Overview
1 – Pair button
• Press and hold to register the
Extension ringer to the telephone
base.
2 – Power jack
3 – LED lights
• Red light on when there is no
backup batteries installed or the
backup batteries are low.
• Green light on when powered
on, or green light flashes while
registering to the telephone base.
• Blue light on while checking
signal strength.
4 – Loud speaker
5 – Visual ringer indicator (white LED)
• Flashes when receiving an incoming
call or when a reminder alarm set with
your telephone system goes off.
• If you have purchased and registered
a Cordless audio doorbell (SN7021)
to the telephone system, the visual
ringer indictor light flashes when the
doorbell rings.
6 – Ringer volume
• Slide the switch to adjust the ringer
volume between:
- Low;
- Medium; and
- High.
• For hearing protection, do not put
the Extension ringer near your ear
as loud ringer sound may damage
your hearing. Adjust the volume to
lower the ringer sound if you find
it too loud.
7 – Alert modes
• The Extension ringer's LED flashes
and/or the ringer plays a melody
when:
- There is an incoming call; or
- A reminder alarm set with your
telephone system goes off; or
- The audio doorbell (purchased
separately) rings.
General product care
To keep this product working well and looking
good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and
devices that generate electrical noise (for
example, motors or fluorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or
moisture.
• Avoid dropping the product or treating it
roughly.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• DO NOT immerse the Extension ringer in
water and do not clean them under the tap.
• DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
• Make sure the Extension ringer is dry before
you connect it to the mains again.
Storage
When you are not going to use the Extension
ringer for some time, remove the backup
batteries from the Extension ringer. Store the
Extension ringer and the power adapter in a
cool and dry place.
Connect to power supply
Connect Extension ringer to power
supply
• Use only the power adapter provided.
• Make sure the Extension ringer is not
connected to the switch controlled electric
outlet.
• The adapter’s prongs are not designed to hold
the weight of the Extension ringer. Make sure
you connect the adapter to a wall outlet that
is in vertical or floor mount position. Do not
connect it to undermount and ceiling outlet.
Otherwise, your Extension ringer would fall
out of the outlet.
• Make sure the Extension ringer and the
power adapter cord are out of reach of
children.
Before use
Add and register an Extension ringer
Register each new SN7014 Extension
ringer to your SN5127/SN5147 telephone
base before use. Your telephone system
supports a maximum of 30 compatible
ULE devices.
• Connect the Extension ringer to a
power supply before registering it to
the telephone base.
• Visit www.vtechphones.com for a list
of ULE devices that are compatible with
your SN5127/SN5147 telephone base.
To register an Extension ringer to the
SN5127 telephone base:
1. When the telephone is not in use,
press and hold PAGE at the telephone
base for about five seconds until the
visual ringer indicator light turns on.
Release PAGE.
2. Press and hold the pair button on
the right side of the Extension ringer
until the green LED light on the front
flashes, then release .
Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this product, please read
Important safety instructions.
This user’s manual has instructions on how
to set up and register your new Extension
ringer. For instructions on using the
Extension ringer, see the Quick start guide
or the online Complete user’s manual of
your telephone system.
For support, shopping, and everything new
at VTech, visit our website at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, please
visit www.vtechcanada.com.
User’s manual
What’s in the box
Your product package contains the
following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event
warranty service is necessary.
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Match the polarity markings (+ and -)
inside the battery compartment.
Mount the Extension ringer
• You will need to purchase the following items
separately to mount your Extension ringer.
• The types of screws and anchors you need
depend on the composition of the wall.
1. Use a pencil to mark two holes in
parallel. Make sure they are the same
distance apart as the wall mount holes on
the Extension ringer.
• Check for signal strength before
drilling the holes.
2. Drill two holes in the wall (7/32” drill bit).
• If you drill the holes into an object
other than a stud, insert the wall
anchors into the holes and tap gently
on the ends with a hammer until the
wall anchors are flush with the wall.
Test the signal strength
You can mount the Extension ringer on a
wall.
Before you mount the Extension ringer,
follow the instructions below to check the
signal strength between the ringer and
the telephone base. Make sure you mount
the device in a location where the signal
strength is good.
Test device signal strength with your
SN5127/SN5147 telephone
1. Press MENU on the cordless handset
when the telephone is not in use.
2. Press or to scroll to Set device, and
then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT again to select Check
signal.
4. Scroll to select RINGER X (X represents
the device number assigned to the
ringer) and then press SELECT.
5. The handset screen displays Awaiting
signal. Then, the telephone begins to
test the signal strength.
6. When the handset screen displays Good
signal, press SELECT. The testing is
complete.
• If the handset screen displays No
signal, press SELECT. Make sure the
Extension ringer is powered on, and
then repeat from step 1 to test again.
• If the handset screen displays Weak
signal, press SELECT. Then, move the
Extension ringer closer to the base,
and then adjust the Extension ringer’s
location to improve the signal. Repeat
from step 1 to test again.
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• Slide the switch to change the alert
mode between:
Flash only
- Only the LED light flashes. The
ringer does not play a melody.
Play melody only
- The ringer only plays a melody.
The LED light does not flash.
Flash and play melody
- The ringer plays a melody and
the LED light flashes.
Turn off both flash and melody
- Disable the alert. The ringer does
not play melody and the LED
light does not flash.
8 – Melodies
• Slide the switch to change between
the three melodies.
9 – Battery compartment cover
• Insert 3 AA alkaline batteries as power
backup (optional).
10 – Wall mounting holes
SN5127 base SN5147 base
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