Technical
Maintenance Specifications
FCC, ACTA and IC Regulations
Taking care of your tele- phone
Your 2151 cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install your base unit near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own safety, use caution when using electric appliances during storms.
Cleaning your telephone
Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap. Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If your base unit should fall into water, DO NOT
RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the unit out
FREQUENCY CONTROL
Crystal Controlled Dual PLL Synthesizer
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
Handset:
Base:
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
Handset: 902.40- 907.05 MHz
Base: 923.40- 927.75 MHz
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE RANGE
Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC. Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use.
SIZE
Handset: 16.1cm x 5.3cm x 3.9cm
Base: | 16.3cm x 11.2cm x 9.7cm |
WEIGHT |
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Handset: | 166 grams |
Base: | 296 grams |
POWER REQUIREMENTS Handset:
cadmium rechargeable battery supply, 3.6V n o m i n a l , 3 0 0 m A h capacity.
Base: 9V DC @ 300mA
MEMORY
PHONEBOOK: 12 Memory locations, up to 15 characters for name, 24 digits for number (including the nine speed dial locations)
CID: 60 Memory locations.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE TYPICAL AND MAY
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
This equipment complies with Parts 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for the United States. It also complies with regulations RSS210 and
A label is located on the underside of the Base Unit containing either the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) or the IC registration number and Load Number. You must, upon request, provide this information to your local telephone company.
This equipment is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Should you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact:
VTech Communications Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE at
For repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the line network until the problem has been corrected.
Warning: Changes or modifica- tions to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCCrules.These limitsaredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation.Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet or on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
by the unplugged cords.
FCC Part 15
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA
If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone network prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with Technical Requirements for Connection of Equipment to the Telephone Network adopted by the Administrative Council forTerminalAttachments (ACTA). We are required to provide you with the following information.
1.Product identifier and REN information
The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, an identifier indicating product approval and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). This information must be provided to your local telephone company upon request. For equipment approved prior to July 23, 2001, the product identifier is preceded by the phrase FCC Reg No.” and the REN is listed separately. For equipment approved after that date, the product identifier is preceded by “US” and a colon (:), and the REN is encoded in the product identifier without a decimal point as the sixth and seventh characters following the colon.
For example, the product i d e n t i f i e r US:AAAEQ03T123XYZ would
indicate an REN of 0.3. T h e REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. You may want to contact your local telephone company for more information.
2.Connection and use with the nationwide telephone network
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephonecord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual. This equipment may not be used with Coin Telephone Lines or with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disablealarmequipment,consult
your telephone company or a qualified installer.
3. Repair instructions
Ifthisequipmentismalfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures,followtheinstructions outlinedundertheLimitedWarranty.
4.Rights of the telephone com pany
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned.
5.Hearing aid compatibility
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.
6. Programming/testing | of |
emergency numbers |
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If this product has memory dialinglocations,youmaychoose to store police, fire department and emergency medical service telephone numbers in these locations. If you do, please keep three things in mind:
aWe recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card, so that you can still dial the emergency number manually if the memory dialing feature doesn’t work.
bThis feature is provided only as a convenience, and the manufac- turer assumes no responsibil- ity for customer reliance upon the memory feature.
cTesting the emergency telephone numbers you have stored is not recom- mended. However, if you do make a call to an emergency number:
•You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
•Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed dur- ing
IC (Industry Canada)
This telephone is registered for use in Canada.
The term “IC:” before the radio certifi- cation number only signifies that In- dustry Canada technical specifications were met.
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The RBRC® Seal
Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN 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 combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of services in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment
should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution:
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Your 2151 is designed to operate at the maximum power allowed by the FCC and IC. This means your Handset and Base Unit can communicate only over a certain distance - which will depend on the location of the Base Unit and Handset, weather, and the construction and layout of your home or office.
The RBRC® seal on the
The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel- cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your area.
VTech participation with RBRC® makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call
involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
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