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
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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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INSTRUCTIONS
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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 trafc 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, ofce
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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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.
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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.
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3. Plug the other end of the mains power cable into the mains power
wall socket and switch the power on.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have difculty 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
difculties using your Range Extender.
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 qualied 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
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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.
© 2012 VTech Telecommunications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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