INSTALLATIONThis symbol

indicates important operating and servicing instructions.

The earcapof this telephone may attract and retain small metallicobjects.

AVOID -

other cordless phones

AVOID -

Television sets and other electronic appliances

CHOOSE -

a location next to your bed

Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra cordless handsets.

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AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Microwave ovens

AVOID -

Moisture

AVOID -

Computers

CHARGE - the new phone for 20 - 25 hrs.

AVOID - connecting more than

3

phones as ringing may be impaired

INSTALLATION

Installing the Base Unit

??? Plug the AC Adaptor cord into the Charge Cradle, then the AC Adaptor into the wall power point.

AC adaptor

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New Zealand

Australia

Tel Line Adaptor (Not supplied)

Power Point

Power Point

INSTALLATION

Installing the Handset Battery

???Press the battery cover and slide it off.

???Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of the battery compartment.

Make sure the plug is the right way round.

The RED and BLACK battery wires must match the RED and BLACK printed on the phone case for the plug to fit properly. Press firmly until it clicks into place.

???Position the battery in the compartment and slide the cover into place.

Repeat process for second handset (XSR918 only)

???Place one handset on the main base and place the other handset on the extra charging cradle. It does not matter which handset is placed on the main base and extra charging cradle.

Charging the handset

??? Charge the handsets uninterrupted for 20-25 hours each. Page iii

BLACK RED

INSTALLATION

Making a Call

Registering Your 2nd Handset Before Using (XSR918 only)

After fully charging the handsets, remove the handset from the extra charging cradle and place it on the main base. (The status LED will begin to flash indicating registration is occurring).

Wait for at least 5 seconds before removing the extra handset from the main base.

The registration has been completed, and your dual handset cordless phone is ready for use.

???Pick up the handset and press . Dial the phone number

OR

Dial the phone number - then press

???To hang up - press

OR

Place the handset on the Base Unit.

Answering a Call

???Handset on the Base Unit:

Remove the handset from the base and speak (Auto Talk).

???Handset off the Base Unit:

Pick up the handset, press any key and speak.

???To hang up - press

OR

Place the handset on the Base Unit.

If the transferred call is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected.

Call Transfers

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INSTALLATION

4 Using the Radio

???Press to search for a higher frequency and to search for a lower frequency.

???The radio's volume can be adjusted using the Volume knob on the side of the base. For Radio Reception;

???AM Radio: The AM antenna is built into the main base, simply rotate the base for clearest reception.

??? FM Radio: The FM Antenna is the thin wire located at the rear of the main base. Unwind the antenna wire. Keep the antenna wire straight and adjust the position for clearest reception.

??? To turn OFF the radio, move the slide switch to the 'off' position.

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INSTALLATION

???To change the minute setting, press while pressing .

???Each press of while pressing increments the minute display by one minute.

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STARTED

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

GETTING

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XSR917

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XSR918

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GETTING STARTED

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1Snooze

2Slide Switch

3Volume Knob

4Time Key

5Hour Key

6Minute/Dimmer Key

9Sleep Key

10Channel Key

11AM/FM Key

12Base Charging Contacts

13Charge/In use LED

14Base Speaker

15Find handset Key (at underside)

GETTING STARTED

UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY

To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people's lives throughout the world.

WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900MHz Technology.

FEATURES

NOTES

* Caller ID feature only works if you subscribe to the service by your local telephone company. There is usually a fee for this service.

# Pop Up Name feature only works if you subscribe to your telephone company Caller ID service and record names into your phones memory.

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GETTING STARTED

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.

XSR917 only includes one(1) item of each shown below, except for the charge cradle which is not included.

GETTING STARTED

MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL

Direct wall mounting

You can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following:

??? Avoid electrical cables, pipes or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

??? Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack.

??? Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.

??? Use screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will be placed.

1. Insert two mounting screws into a wall (with their appropriate anchoring device), 10cm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into the Base Unit and then into a power point.

3. Plug the telephone cord into the Base Unit and then into the telephone socket on the wall.

4. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.

Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.

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STARTEDUse only the genuine Uniden Super Chat Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement Super Chat Batteries are available through the Uniden Parts Department.

GETTINGIf you are using an optional headset, you must still use the handset keypad for phone operations.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Battery use time (per charge)

??? 10 hours continuous use ??? 12 days when handset is in the standby mode.XSR918, 20 Days XSR917.

When the Battery charge becomes low

If the phone is not in use, the 'Low Battery' flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, the 'Low Battery' flashes and the handset beeps. Complete your conversation as quickly as possible and return the handset to the base

unit for charging.

??? You cannot overcharge the battery.

??? You may return the handset to the charger after each call or when the battery is low.

Cleaning the charging contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging contacts on the handset base unit and additional charge cradle with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser about once a month. Do not use any liquids or solvents.

INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP

HEADSET INSTALLATION

Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, simply plug the headset into the headset jack.

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PHONE

Functions will YOURneed to be

programmed in both handsets separately. (XSR918 only)

USING

SETTING MENU OPTIONS

Options available include AutoTalk and Pop Up Name.

AUTOTALK

AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone without pressing the button. If the phone rings when Autotalk is on, simply remove the handset from the base and the phone automatically answers the call. If the phone rings when Autotalk is off, you must press to answer the call.

POP UP NAME

If the displayed Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in memory, then the stored name will also be displayed with the caller ID telephone number.

To change your Auto Talk and Pop Up Name (Name Tag)

1. Press and hold cid /menu . The following screen appears.

1Auto Talk :On

2Name Tag :On

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PHONEYOURRefer to page 7 "Setting Menu Options" to turn on the Autotalk feature if desired.

USING

MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS

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PHONEThe transfer ring tone and volume can not be adjusted.

Settings will need to be YOURprogrammed in both handsets separately.

(XSR918 only) USING

ADJUSTING THE HANDSET RINGER VOLUME AND EARPIECE VOLUME

Handset ringer tone and volume

Press or in standby mode to select one of five ringer tones and volume combinations. The telephone will keep this setting for all future calls.

Earpiece Volume

Pressing or during a call will change the earpiece volume of the handset. The telephone will keep this setting for all future calls.

Ringer Mute

You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press . The ringer tone will return to normal with the next incoming call.

REDIAL

TRAVELLING OUT-OF-RANGE

During a call, noise will increase if you move your handset too far from your base unit. If the range limit of your base unit is exceeded, your call will terminate within five minutes.

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PHONEYOUR

USINGYou must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting services.

SELECTING A DIFFERENT CHANNEL

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phone's channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use.

Press /channel (for XSR918) or /channel (for XSR917). 'Scanning' appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.

FIND HANDSET

To locate a handset/s (while it's off the base), press under the base. The handset/s beeps for 60 seconds.

Handset/s will ring when paged. Paging is cancelled by pressing any key on either handset.

OR Press again to cancel paging.

CALL WAITING/FLASH

If the call waiting tone sounds during a call:

AUSTRALIA: Press /flash, then to switch between callers.

NEW ZEALAND: Press /flash to switch between callers.

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DIALINGIn memory dialling operation, you must press

a key within 30 seconds or the phone will return to standby.

The pause MEMORYfeature is useful

for long distance calling, credit card dialling or sequences of numbers that require a pause between digits.

STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES

the display is ready for a name to be entered.

If the screen shown to the right appears, the selected memory location is already stored. Then

???Use transfer /delete to delete characters as needed.

???Press and hold transfer /delete to delete all the characters.

???If a name is not required, go to step 5.

5.Press , 'Store Number' is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be entered.

6.Use the number keys to enter the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. Use the /pause to enter a pause in the dialing sequence if required. The display shows a 'P'. Each pause counts as one digit and represents a two second delay of time

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Memory Store

1

2

Store Name

Edit Memory 1

Delete Memory 1

Go Back

Store Number

Store Number 8002971023

Memory 1 Stored

Memory Store

1 UNIDEN AUS

2 <Memory 2>

MAKING CALLS WITH MEMOR Y DIALING

Memory dialing from Standby Mode.

1UNIDEN AUS

2JOE BLOGGS

3JOHN DOE

Talk 0800123456789

DIALINGNumbers stored in one handset can not be accessed from the other. MEMORY

Display a Programmed Number

MEMORY DIALING FROM TALK MODE

CHAIN DIALING

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MEMORY DIALING

EDITING A STORED NAME AND/OR PHONE NUMBER

When a name has not been stored, the cursor appears at the beginning of the second line.

5.Use the number keys, , , or transfer /delete to edit the name. To edit only the phone number, skip this step.

6.Press . The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the number to be edited.

7.Use the number key, /pause and transfer /delete to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. If you don't want to change the phone number, skip this step.

8.Press . You hear a confirmation tone. Memory Storage is complete. For example, if you store a name and number into memory location number 1, the display shows 'Memory 1 Stored'. After about 2 seconds, 'Memory Store' is displayed.

9.Press to return to standby mode.

ERASING A STORED NAME AND/OR PHONE NUMBER

5.Press .

6.Press to move the pointer to 'Yes'.

7.Press . A confirmation tone is sounded.

8.After about 2 seconds, 'Memory Store' is displayed. You may delete the information in another memory location (return to step 2) or press to return to standby mode.

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MEMORY DIALING

CALL TRANSFER (XSR918 only)

CALL TRANSFERS

To have the ability to transfer calls from one handset to the other handset:

Setup:

??? Remove the first handset from the main base unit.

??? Place the second handset on the main base unit for 5 seconds to initiate the automatic digital security code setting.

TO TRANSFER CALLS

To transfer your call from handset 1 to handset 2: ??? Press transfer / Delete.

??? The call is placed on hold on the first handset, while handset 2 begins to ring. The call is transferred when the 2nd handset is answered.

??? Repeat the process to transfer the call back to handset 1. Calls can be transferred from either handset.

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Memory Location for Rocketdial is

ROCKETDIAL

You can store your most frequent dialed number in the Rocketdial location on each handset. The Rocketdial allows you to dial a number with one key press (there is no need to press . The phone will automatically dial the number stored).

independent

from memory

location for memory dial.

STORING AND EDITING THE ROCKETDIAL

1. When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold . The following 'Store Number' display appears.

If the following 'Edit Number' screen appears, there is a number already stored. Press to to select 'Edit Number' then press .

2.Store the number by following step 6 under "Storing Phone Numbers and Names" on page 11.

3.Press . A confirmation tone is sounded, and 'Number Stored' appears. Memory storage is complete.

Store Number

Edit Number

Delete Number

Go Back

800Store Number

ROCKETDIAL

If the Rocketdial does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.

MAKING CALLS WITH ROCKETDIAL

When the phone is in the standby mode, simply press . The number stored in the Rocketdial memory location is instantly dialed.

DELETING THE ROCKETDIAL

1.When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold . The following display appears.

2.Press or to select 'DeleteNumber'.

3.Press . The following display appears.

5.Press . A confirmation tone is sounded, and the following display appears. After about 2 seconds, the handset returns to standby mode.

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Edit Number

Delete Number

Go Back

Delete Number?

Yes

No

Number Deleted

IDCALLERIf you answer a call before the Caller ID message is

CALLER ID

You must subscribe to a Caller ID service to use these facilities. When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller's name and phone number on the display before you answer the telephone.

The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and number of calls. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.

WHEN THE TELEPHONE RINGS

When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller's phone number along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service includes the callers name, the caller's name appears on the display (currently not supported in Australia or New Zealand).

Here are some typical displays:

received (Example: before the second ring), the Caller ID message will not appear.

When the mobile phone number and date are received.

When a private number is received.

21/12 12:30PM Mobile 0295979035

21/12 12:30PM Private

When invalid data is received.

When an unknown number is received.

When a call is coming from a payphone (Australia only).

Incomplete Data

21/12 12:30PM Unavailable

21/12 12:30PM Payphone

In Caller ID operation, if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, an error tone sounds and the telephone

IDreturns to the standby mode.

VIEWING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST

DELETING INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER ID LIST

The XSR917/918 stores up to 30 messages. If the phone receives the 31st message, the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.

CALLERIf you get an incoming call or page, the deleting operation is cancelled so you can answer the call or page.

DELETING A CALLER ID MESSAGE

When the pointer is at 'Yes':

A tone sounds and the Caller ID message is deleted. The next Caller ID message is then displayed.

When the pointer is at 'No':

The display returns to Caller ID message.

Caller ID numbers need to be deleted from each handset separately.

1.Press cid /menu .

2.Press transfer /delete.

3.Press or to select 'Yes' or 'No'.

4.Press or transfer /delete.

When the pointer is at 'Yes':

A tone sounds all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.

When the pointer is at 'No':

The display returns to the summary screen.

IDCALLERYou cannot store a Caller ID message if no phone number appears in the message.

CALLING A PARTY FROM THE CALLER ID LIST

You can place a call from the Caller ID list.

1. Press cid /menu . Select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2. Press . The displayed phone number dials automatically.

DIAL EDIT

You can temporarily edit the Caller ID number that is displayed by pressing . A cursor appears in the display. Press transfer /delete to move the cursor left, make your changes and then press. This will not change the number in the Caller ID list memory.

STORED CALLER ID MESSAGES IN MEMORY DIALING

3.Press or to enter a number ( 0 - 9 ) to select the memory location to be stored.

4.Press . You hear a confirmation tone and the number is stored in memory. The display returns to the Caller ID list.

5.Press to return to standby mode.

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RADIO

USING YOUR RADIO

To turn ON the radio

Move the slide switch to the on position.

The current frequency (station) is displayed under the clock display.

The station frequency shown will be the same as the one used last time.

kHz is displayed while receiving AM and MHz is displayed while receiving FM.

To turn OFF the radio

Move the slide switch to the off position.

The frequency will disappear from the display.

To change bands (AM-FM)

Press to toggle. The station frequency shown will be the same as the one used last time.

Volume & Frequency

The radio's volume can be adjusted using the Volume knob.

The receiving frequency can be changed by pressing or. The frequency steps are +/- 9kHz for AM and +/- 0.1MHz for FM.

CH (Channel) Search

You can automatically search for the next available station or channel frequency by pressing or for 1 second. Pressto search for a higher frequency and to search for a lower frequency.

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RADIO

SETTING THE CLOCK

For quick step up & cycle, press and hold or while pressing for more than 1 seconds.

The current time will display with flashing colon

SETTING THE ALARM/BUZZER TIME

To set the Alarm time, pressorwhile pressing.

The operation is the same as setting the Clock time above. You can check the Alarm time by pressing .

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RADIOWhen

alarm/buzzer activates only the (Snooze), (find handset) and slide sw are usable.

SETTING THE ALARM/BUZZER ON

Once turned on the Alarm/Buzzer will trigger once the current time matches the Alarm/Buzzer time.

The Alarm (radio) will activate using the radio station frequency used last.

The volume of the Alarm depends on the radio volume set (see Using Your Radio - Volume & Frequency, page 19)

The Buzzer volume is constant.

The Alarm will activate for 10 minutes and the Buzzer will activate for 5 minutes. After this time they will deactivate and the set mode will continue.

TURNING THE ALARM/BUZZER OFF

To turn off the Alarm or Buzzer, move slide switch to 'on' or 'off' position.

If slide switch is moved to or position then activation will change to the selected setting and the activation time (5 or 10 minutes) will restart.

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RADIO

USING THE SNOOZE FUNCTION

The Snooze function stops the Alarm/Buzzer momentarily. The Alarm/Buzzer starts again after 10 minutes.

When the Alarm/Buzzer activates you can select the Snooze function by pressing

the button.

You can keep selecting the Snooze function up to 6 times. When you select Snooze for the 6th time the Alarm/Buzzer deactivates and Alarm set mode starts.

Moving the slide switch to the 'on' or 'off' position cancels Snooze function.

USING THE SLEEP FUNCTION

The Sleep function allows you to set a time delay to turn the radio off. The available sleep times (delayed turn off) are 60,45,30 & 15 minutes.

To Set Sleep Time

The Sleep function can be set up in any slide sw position except 'on'.

delay. The sleep time (60,45,30,15) will display during selection.

The display shows Zzz to indicate Sleep function set. You can check the remaining time by pressing .

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its XSR917/918 (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden. (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty. (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, (F) Warranty is only valid in original country of purchase.

PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base Unit and Handset only. All accessories (AC Adaptor etc) are covered for 90 days only.

STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND

DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:

Customers in other states should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest Uniden Authorised Repair Centre (Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you).

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THANK YOU

FOR PURCHASING A UNIDEN PRODUCT

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Uniden New Zealand Limited

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