Uniden DECT2080 Noise or Static on the Line, Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter

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Noise or Static on the Line

The.most.common.cause.of.noise.or.static.on.a.cordless.phone.is.interference:.other.wireless.or.electronic.devices.

can.radiate.energy.that.disturbs.the.radio.signal.between.the.base.and.the.handset.(much.like.overhead.power.lines. can.cause.static.on.your.car.radio)..Some.common.household.sources.of.interference.are

•electrical.appliances,.especially.microwave.ovens.

•computer.equipment,.especially.wireless.LAN.equipment.and.DSL.modems

•radio-based.wireless.devices,.such.as.room.monitors,.wireless.controllers,.or.wireless.headphones.or.speakers

•large fl orescent light fi xtures (particularly ones that give off a “buzzing” noise)

•other.services.that.use.your.phone.line,.like.alarm.systems,.intercom.systems,.or.broadband.Internet.service

For static on only one handset or in a specifi c location:	For.static.on.more.than.one.handset:
• Check.nearby.for.one.of.the.common.interference.	• Check.near.the.base.for.the.source.of.interference.
sources.	• Try.moving.the.base.away.from.a.suspected.source,.
• Try.moving.the.handset.away.from.a.suspected.	or.try.turning.off.the.source.if.possible.
source,.or.try.moving.the.suspected.source.so.it’s.not.	• If.you.have.any.services.that.might.use.your.phone.
between.the.handset.and.the.base.	line, see if you need a fi lter on the phone line.

Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filter

Any.broadband.Internet.service.that.uses.your.telephone line.might.interfere.with.standard.phones..The.most.common. type.of.these.services,.DSL,.often.causes.static.on.your. telephone. Fortunately, an easy-to-install fi lter removes this static.from.the.line..Technicians.who.install.DSL.service. usually leave several fi lters for the customers; if you can’t fi nd them,.call.your.DSL.provider.or.look.in.any.electronics.store.

Just plug the DSL fi lter into the telephone wall jack and then plug your phone’s base into the fi lter. Make a test call to make sure.the.noise.is.gone.

Telephone wall jack

Telephone cord

DSL filter

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Contents DECT2080 DECT2882 Series Table of Contents Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using Your PhoneAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferOne Year Limited Warranty Index Remote Operation Card TroubleshootingPrecautions Welcome AccessibilityManual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualProduct Overview FeaturesAnswering System Features Handset Parts of the PhoneNew message LED Clear/Int’com keyBase Standby During a call Using the InterfaceReading the Display Using the Handset Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Handset Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Installing the Belt ClipTesting the Connection Connecting to the Phone LineChanging the Dial Mode Wall Mounting the Base Selecting a Language Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring For US modelsActivating the Caller ID Phonebook Match Activating the Key Touch ToneCharging Accessory Handsets Adding Accessory HandsetsExpanding Your Phone Compatible HandsetsRegistering Accessory Handsets Selecting the Base Using Multiple BasesRegistering the Handset to Another Base Enter the name for this entry Edit Name Setting Up the PhonebookCreating Phonebook Entries Assign a personal ring tone for this entry Personal Ring Finding a Phonebook EntryEnter the number for this entry Edit Number Deleting Phonebook Entries Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset Resetting the Voice Message Waiting Indicator Using the Voice Mail ServiceCustomizing Your Phone Changing the Handset BannerActivating Any Key Answer Selecting a Ring Tone Handset onlyActivating AutoTalk Using Your Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain Dialing from the Phonebook Press Menu/SelectMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List Redialing a Number Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers Adjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on HoldAnswering a Transferred Call ConferencingTransferring a Call Privacy Mode Using Special FeaturesUsing the Intercom Making an IntercomMuting the Microphone Muting the Ringer One call onlySeven-Digit Dialing Answering an IntercomInstalling the Optional Headset Tone Dialing Switch OverLine Mode Setup Base only Recording a Personal Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemUsing the Answering System Setup Menus Selecting the Language Selecting a GreetingDeleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time or Announce only Setting the Number of RingsSetting the Day & Time Activating Call Screening Activating the Message AlertTurning Your Answering System On and Off Using the Answering SystemFrom the base From the handset Press Menu/SelectReviewing Messages Turning Off the Message Alert Tone Screening CallsOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Battery Replacement and Handling MaintenanceSpecifications Low Battery Alert Cleaning the Battery ContactsBattery Life Power FailuresResetting the Handset TroubleshootingTraveling Out of Range Resetting the Handset Without the BaseSymptom Suggestion Common IssuesWeak or Hard to Hear Audio Noise or Static on the Line Installing a telephone line filter or DSL filterHandset Base Liquid DamageImportant Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning FCC Wants You To Know Cordless Telephone Privacy Radio InterferenceTerminal Equipment Radio EquipmentImportant Evidence of original purchase is required for One Year Limited WarrantyIndex PIN Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTaskKey 953,118 Visit OUR Website AT