VTech DS8141R-2 User manual

Brand: VTech

Model: DS8141R-2

Type: User manual

Model:

DS8141R-2

Range Extender

User’s manual

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INTRODUCTION

This user’s manual provides you with all the information you need to

get the most from your DS8141R-2 Range Extender. Follow the simple

instructions on the next few pages.

NEED HELP?

PLEASE LOOK IN THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION AT THE END

OF THE USER’S MANUAL IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OPERATIONAL

DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR DS8141R-2 PRODUCT, OR PLEASE

CONTACT THE TECHNICAL INQUIRY HOTLINE (852) 2667 7433.

HEARING AID?

Please note that the DS8141R-2 Range Extender works by sending radio

signals between the extender and the compatible cordless phone. These

signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 1

2. GETTING STARTED ................................................... 2

2.1 Package Contents ..................................................................2

2.2 Location ..................................................................................2

2.3 Map the Telephone Base Coverage .......................................2

2.4 Test the Location ....................................................................3

2.5 Install your DS8141R-2 Ranger Extender ..............................3

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE EXTENDER .... 5

3.1 Overview of the Range Extender .............................................5

3.2 How it works ...........................................................................6

4. SETTING UP YOUR RANGE EXTENDER ................. 7

4.1 Automatic Registration ............................................................7

4.2 Manual Registration (optional) ................................................8

5. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9

6. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................... 10

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury,

including the following:

Read and understand all the instructions.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub,

kitchen sink, swimming pool) or in humid areas.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in

the risk of re or electric shock.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and contact Technical Inquiry

Hotline on (852) 2667 7433. under the following conditions:

When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions.

If the product has been dropped and the outer casing has been

damaged.

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product can fall, causing serious damage to the unit.

To protect the product from overheating, do not block or cover any

slots or openings in the base unit. This product should never be placed

near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be

placed in a built-in installation unless the proper ventilation is provided.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where the cord will be damaged by people walking on it.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the unit slots,

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that

could result in a risk of re or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

Use only the AC power adaptors supplied with this product. Please

contact Technical Inquiry Hotline on (852) 2667 7433 for replacement

adaptors.

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10.

11.

12.

INSTRUCTIONS

2. GETTING STARTED

2.1 Package Contents

The package contains the following items:

1 DS8141R-2 Range Extender

1 AC power adaptor

1 User’s manual

2.2 Location

To get the best operating conditions for the DS8141R-2 Range Extender,

it is important to place it correctly. Here are a few tips for placing

DS8141R-2 Range Extenders:

Place the DS8141R-2 Range Extender as high as possible, but at

least 2 metres off the ground.

Make sure you have good reception from the telephone base.

Make sure the location is close to a corresponding mains socket.

Never install electrical cords across a trafc area: they can create a

trip hazard or become damaged and create a re or electrical hazard.

Allow at least 11 metres between DS8141R-2 Range Extenders

(if you are installing DS8141R-2 Range Extenders across multiple

oors, remember to allow 11 metres vertically as well).

Avoid sources of electrical interference, such as hi- systems, ofce

equipment or microwave ovens.

Avoid heat sources and direct sunlight.

Avoid things that can interfere with radio signals, such as metal doors,

thick walls, niches and cupboards.

2.3 Map the Telephone Base Coverage

To nd the best location for the DS8141R-2 Range Extender, you need to

determine the telephone base coverage area.

Stand near the telephone base and make a call.

Walk away from the telephone base with the handset.

Make a note where the signal becomes weaker.

NOTE

The optimum location for the DS8141R-2 Range Extender is as far from

the telephone base as possible while still maintaining a “good” signal, or

just inside the location where the signal became weaker.

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GETTING STARTED

2.4 Test the Location

To test the location:

Plug the AC adaptor into the DS8141R-2 Range Extender.

Hold the DS8141R-2 Range Extender in the place where you plan to

mount it. The LED should remain on and steady, indicating that the

DS8141R-2 Range Extender has a good signal from the

telephone base.

2.5 Install your DS8141R-2 Ranger Extender

Plug the mains power cable into the DS8141R-2 Range Extender in its

nal location, plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and

switch the power on.

Or if you want to mount the DS8141R-2 Range Extender on a wall:

Plug the mains power cable into the DS8141R-2 Range Extender,

thread the cable through the locking slot and then bundle the power

cable with a twist tie.

Put the wall mount slot on the back of the DS8141R-2 Range

Extender over the screw heads and slide the DS8141R-2 Range

Extender down into place.

NOTE

Be sure the wall material can hold the weight of the DS8141R-2 Range

Extender. Never install a DS8141R-2 Range Extender in damaged or

decaying wall material.

3. Plug the other end of the mains power cable into the mains power

wall socket and switch the power on.

GETTING STARTED

3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

RANGE EXTENDER

3.1 Overview of the Range Extender

1. Setup Button Combined with LED Indicator

The SETUP button is used to initiate registration/deregistration process.

The LED indicator is used to show the link or usage status of the Range

Extender.

LED

Description

Colour Pattern

- - Powered off.

Red Long Flash The Range Extender is not registered.

Red/Blue Toggle The Range Extender is in registration

mode.

Blue Triple Flash Registration is completed successfully.

Blue Steady On Good link to the telephone base.

Purple Steady On Weak link to the telephone base.

Red Steady On No link to the telephone base.

Blue Double Flash The Range Extender is in use with good

link to the telephone base.

Purple Double Flash The Range Extender is in use with weak

link to the telephone base.

3.2 How it works

The DS8141R-2 Range Extender lets you extend the coverage area of

your telephone system in all directions, including up and down. When

registered to the telephone base, the DS8141R-2 Range Extender’s

coverage area overlaps the coverage area of the telephone base, the

telephone base can hand-off calls to the DS8141R-2 Range Extender as

the user moves from one coverage area to another. When connected to

the DS8141R-2 Range Extender, the cordless handset operates in the

exactly same way as it does when connected to the telephone base, and

the hand-off from the telephone base to the DS8141R-2 Range Extender

should be seemless, even during an active call.

NOTE

It is possible to roam between the DS8141R-2 Range Extender and

the telephone base, however, call handover during conversation is not

always guaranteed.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE EXTENDER

4. SETTING UP YOUR RANGE

EXTENDER

Before installing the Range Extender, you need to activate the Range

Extender mode on your telephone system and then register the Range

Extender to the telephone base.

4.1 Automatic Registration

The Range Extender seeks out the telephone base and automatically

registers to that base.

To register the Range Extender automatically:

Move the Range Extender close to the telephone base.

Make sure the Range Extender is powered off (i.e., the AC power

adaptor is not connected).

Set the telephone base into registration mode.

Use the AC adaptor to connect the Range Extender to a mains

socket. The Range Extender will register to the telephone base

automatically.

NOTES

If the LED continues to ash in red, try registering the Range

Extender again.

Use ONLY the power adaptor that comes with your Range Extender.

A different power adaptor may cause an electrical hazard or damage

to the Range Extender.

The Range Extender is now registered to this telephone base and is

ready to use.

You can safely disconnect the power and move the Range Extender

to the selected location, the Range Extender will stay registered to the

telephone base.

4.2 Manual Registration (optional)

If the automatic registration fails, please try manual registration as

follow:

Move the Range Extender close to the telephone base.

Make sure the Range Extender is powered off (i.e., the AC power

adaptor is not connected).

Set the telephone base into registration mode.

Use the AC adaptor to connect the Range Extender to a mains

socket.

Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The Range Extender

will start the registration to the telephone base.

NOTE

The registration mode of the Range Extender could last for 30 minutes

for your convenience.

SETTING UP YOUR RANGE EXTENDER

5. TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have difculty with your phone, please try the suggestion listed

below.

Problem Solutions

The LED on the

Range Extender

won’t stop ashing.

Move the Range Extender closer to the

telephone base.

Check for interference from electronic

devices.

Make sure the Range Extender is not too

close to metal objects or thick walls.

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Calls will not

handover to the

Range Extender.

Make sure the Range Extender is within

the telephone base’s good signal range.

Make sure there is at least 11 metres

between Range Extenders.

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I used to be able

to connect to the

telephone base, but

now I cannot.

Make sure the Range Extender is

powered on.

Move the Range Extender closer to the

telephone base and register it again.

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The audio quality is

very poor or noisy

when receiving a

call.

The signal connection is very poor. Try to

nd another location where the signal to

the telephone base is better.

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Calls lost or audio

becomes poor

when moving from

the telephone base

reception range to

the Range Extender

reception range.

You may be moving out of the telephone

base or Range Extender reception range,

or are in a blind spot. Move towards the

telephone base or Range Extender.

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Call Technical Inquiry Hotline (852) 2667 7433 if you are having

difculties using your Range Extender.

BLUETOOTH

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY

Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an

unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may

damage the product.

Do not open the Range Extender. This could expose you to high

voltages or other risks.

Radio signal transmitted between the Range Extender and telephone

base may cause interference to hearing aids.

It is recommended that advice from a qualied expert be sought

before using this product in the vicinity of emergency / intensive care

medical equipment.

Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV

and radio sets clock / alarms and computers if placed too close. It is

recommended that you place your product at least one metre away

from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.

CLEANING

Simply clean the Range Extender with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an

anti-static wipe.

Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never

use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

The product may heat up during prolonged periods of use. This is

normal. However, we recommend that to avoid damage you do not

place the product on antique / veneered wood.

Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which

generate bres, or place it in locations preventing the free ow of air

over its surface.

Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it

in damp or humid conditions, such as bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to re, explosive or other hazardous

conditions.

There is a slight chance that your Range Extender could be damaged

by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the mains

power cable from the product for the duration of the storm.

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BLUETOOTH

Customer Service Centre

Suite 1601, Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street,

Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Customer Service Hotline: (852) 2666 5558

Technical Inquiry Hotline: (852) 2667 7433

VTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD.

A member of THE VTECH GROUP OF COMPANIES.

VTech DS8141R-2 User manual

VTech DS8141R-2 User manual

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