Binatone 1210 - Installation and Operation; Connecting the Telephone; Battery Installation; Troubleshooting

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Change base ringer melody

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Use the UP/DOWN button to change the melody.

There are options.

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm

“MELODY 1”

Using a multi-handset system

Make intercom calls

Press the INTERCOM button on any handset (i.e.

handset 1)."

The intercom icon INT will appear, e.g. "INT 2".

Use the digit buttons to press the handset number 2 you want to call, and the

display shows e.g. "CALL INT 2".

Handset 2 will ring

On the handset being called, press the PHONE/OK button to answer and the

intercom icon ‘INT’ will appear on the display

e.g. “INT 1”

Press the HANG UP/C button to end the call

Transfer calls

When one handset is on an external call and wants to trans er the call to another handset

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intercom

Press the INTERCOM button on the handset on the external call(i.e.

handset 1)

The intercom icon would appear

Use the digit buttons to press the handset number

you want to transfer the call to (the

external line will be on-hold at this moment)

e.g. “INT 2”

Handset 2 will ring

Press PHONE/OK of handset 2 to answer the

Press HANG UP/C button on handset 1 to transfer the call to handset 2

intercom call

Shuttle between two calls

Set up a three-way conference

You can have a three-way conference when you are

on a call with an external line

When you are on the phone press the INT

button

Press the handset number you want to join the

conference

Handset 2 will ring

Press PHONE/OK to answer intercom call

Press and hold * key to enter conference

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Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the PHONE/OK button, the display shows

Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust volume.

There are three levels.

“

VOLUME2

”

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm

, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

“BS RINGER”

, then

, the display shows

When an external call and an intercom call are in

progress at the same time you can shuttle between

the two calls by

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Press the DOWN button to select

“BS MELODY”

pressing the INTERCOM button on your handset.

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, the display shows “BS VOLUME”

Press and hold the HANG UP/C button to go back to idle mode

New call tone

When there is an external call during your intercom call, a new call tone will be heard.

external

Press the R button to answer the

Paging handset

The paging function is useful when you need to locate your handset(s).

On the underside of the base set you will find the

HANDSET LOCATOR button.

Press the HANDSET LOCATOR button and your

handset(s) will ring

Press PHONE/OK button to stop it ringing.

Advanced use of your phone

Handset advanced settings

Auto-answer

With auto-answer turned on, you can answer an incoming call by simply lifting the handset

from its place on the base unit or charger pod.

To turn auto-answer on and off:

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press PHONE/OK to turn off auto answer,

*Press PHONE/OK again to turn auto answer back

on.

/(ON)

“AUTO ANS X” (OFF)

To clear handset phonebook and redial memories.

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, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

“HANDSET”

, the display shows “H/S NAME”

“AUTO ANS

the display shows

for a short while until it links with the new base.

you can register other GAP compatible handsets to your Style1200/1210 base unit,

but we do not guarantee that all features or display messages will be available when

other manufacturers' equipment.

To register to a different brand of base unit.

Your Style1200/1210 handset can be registered to any GAP-compatible base unit, or

Select your base using the digit buttons, e.g. press 1 for BASE 1.

Enter the PIN using the digit buttons (default PIN is 0000).

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the PHONE/OK button to clear or press the HANG UP/OK button to not clear

the memories and then to return to idle mode

“CONFIRM?”

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Set to Default Settings

Set handset settings to default

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the PHONE/OK button to reset

“DEFAULT”

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Set base settings to default

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Change your pin code

Press the PHONE/OK button, the display shows "NEW _ _ _ _"

Key in your new Pin code

Press MENU button,

The PIN code is only used when registering new handsets to the base, see page 2.1

Press the DOWN button

Press the PHONE/OK button

“PHONEBOOK”

“BASE”

“PIN CODE”

If the current Pin code is not the default (0000) the display shows "PIN _ _ _ _".

Then key in the current Pin code.

(If the current Pin code is the default (0000), this step will be skipped.)

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm, , the display shows "NEW _ _ _ _"

Key in the new pin code again

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Select Dialing Mode

You should normally leave the dialing mode at its default setting of TONE (also called DTMF).

To change the dialing mode if necessary.

the display shows

to select

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm

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Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

Press the PHONE/OK button to reset,

“CONFIRM ?”

“DEFAULT”

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Press MENU button,

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

“PHONEBOOK”

“BASE”

“PIN CODE”

Press the PHONE/OK button,

“TONE”

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the display shows

Press the UP or DOWN button to change between TONE and PULSE

Press the DOWN button once,

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm your selection,

“DIAL MODE”

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Note: If PULSE dialing is set, you can press the * key to switch to TONE dialing for

the rest of that call.

De-registering a handset

*This may be necessary if one of your handsets is lost or out of order and needs to be replaced.

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button seven times,

“PHONEBOOK”

“DEL H/S”

Enter the handset number you want to de-register

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the display shows

Wait until the handset beeps and the free handset numbers are shown on the display

Select the handset number you require using the corresponding digit button.

There will be a double beep tone and the handset will return to idle mode with the new

handset number shown.

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm

* The handset that has been de-registered will show "UNREGISTER" on its display, if

it is not registered to any other base.

All the handset numbers registered to that base will appear on the display

, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

“HANDSET”

, the display shows “H/S NAME”

“CLEAR MEM”

, the display shows

, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

“HANDSET”

, the display shows “H/S NAME”

“DEFAULT”

, the display shows “CONFIRM ?”

, the display shows

, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

“BASE”

, the display shows “PIN CODE”

“DEFAULT”

the display shows

Handset registration

* When you purchase a Style1200/1210 multi-handset system, all handsets are already

* Handset registration is only necessary when you buy an extra-handset by itself.

* Up to 4 handsets can be registered to your Style1200/1210 base.

* Each handset can be registered to up to 4 base units.

Registering a handset

Press the HANDSET LOCATOR button

tone (continuous beeps).

The base station will stay in registration mode for 60 seconds.

station until

you hear the registration

at the base

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button six times

Press the PHONE/OK button

* Flashing numbers indicate base registrations not used

“REGISTER”

“BS 1234” (234 will flash)

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Select a base unit

Press MENU button,

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK butto

“PHONEBOOK”

“SEL BASE”

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registered: you do not need to register any of the handsets.

, the display shows “PHONEBOOK”

, the display shows

the display shows

Press PHONE/OK to confirm, the display shows

“WAIT”

Select the base unit you want to register your

Press the PHONE/OK button to confirm.

The handset will display "RANGE OUT"

flashing is the base which is currently selected.

(Select 0 = Auto mode to automatically link with the first available base)

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handset to. The number not .

Press and hold the HANG UP/C button to go back to idle mode

Set Flash time (Recall)

You should not need to change the setting from the default of SHORT (100ms), unless

you're having a problem with the Flash (Recall) when using your phone on a PBX.

Press MENU button

Press the DOWN button to select

Press the PHONE/OK button

“PHONEBOOK”

“BASE”

“PIN CODE”

Troubleshooting

ALWAYS check

first that:

You have followed all the steps listed on page to install and set up 5

your Style1200/1210

All connectors are firmly inserted in their sockets

Mains power to the base unit is switched on at the socket

The handset’s batteries are correctly and securely installed and are

not run down

Everyday use

“I cannot make or

answer calls”

If the handset’s display is blank. It may be switched off. Press the

HANG UP button to switch it back on.

Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and

power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal

operation of the phone – not just for charging the batteries.

Make sure you are using the telephone line cable supplied with your

Style1200/1210. Other telephone line cables might not work.

Move the handset closer to the base unit

Check the battery Level symbol on the display. If it is low, replace the

handset on the base unit or charger pod to recharge the batteries.

Baby Monitor may be turned on. You need to turn it off before you

can make calls.

Switch off power at the mains socket, wait for a short time and then

switch back on. This may solve the problem.

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Press the DOWN button twice

Press the PHONE/OK button,

Press the DOWN button to select SHORT (100ms), MEDIUM (250ms) or

LONG (600ms).

Press PHONE/OK to confirm,

“FLASH”

“SHORT”

“FLASH”

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To turn Baby call ON/OFF:

Press MENU button

Press the UP button

Press the PHONE/OK button

“PHONEBOOK”

“BABYCALL”

Press the PHONE/OK button

If you have selected to the ON( ), press " " button and you can enter the number

to select Baby call,

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“ON/OFF ” (X)

ON (

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) or OFF (X)

When Baby Call is turned on, the number is shown on the display, with a lock symbol

on the display.

the display shows

the display shows,

the display shows

to select,

Press and hold the HANG UP/C button to go back to idle mode

Digital Cordless Telephone with Caller

Display, Nam e and Number Phonebook

and

Machine (Style 1210 only).

Answering

and adapter

Important note: This telephone is not designed for Emergency calls

when the main power fails

For Emergency calls you should have a basic phone that does not need

a mains power, connected to your line so that you can make calls during

a power failure.

Binatone Helpline (for UK only)

Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Tel: 0845 345 9677

**Please note that all calls are charged at local rate

Or visit our website: www.binatoneonline.com

Charging batteries for the first time

Before you start to use your telephone make sure that all batteries are fully

Unpacking your phone

In the box you will find:

the cordless handset (two handsets with a

Twin system, three with a Triple system and

Quad system)

the base unit, with attached mains power lead

rechargeable batteries and a battery

compartment

cover for each handset

a telephone line cable for the base unit

charger pods, each with an attached mains power

lead and adapter, for multi-handset system

** Keep your sales receipt as it is your guarantee

USER GUIDE

charged for 15 hours.

The handset’s keypad may be locked. Unlock it before you make a

call.

“I cannot make a

call”

Only one handset (or the base unit) can be connected to the outside

line at once. If another handset is already using the line, you need to

wait until it’s finished its call.

“When I press

keys, nothing

happens”

Make sure the batteries are fitted in your handset. If the Battery

Try a different position for the base unit – somewhere higher if

possible, or further from other electrical equipment.

“When I key in a

number, it appears

on the display, but

I can not make an

outside call.

Try moving the handset closer to the base unit.

“The phone does

not ring”

Check that the base unit’s mains power adapter is plugged in and

power is switched on. The base unit needs mains power for normal

operation of the phone – not just for charging the batteries

Make sure you are using the telephone line cable that was supplied

with your Style1200/1210. Other telephone line cables might not work

“My call was cut

ge. Now I can’t

Move the handset closer to the base unit before you try again to

use my handset.

Move the handset closer to the base unit, or to a different position.

“There is

interference and

noise on the line”

Try moving the base unit so that it’s not near other electrical

equipment, such as a television or a computer.

You’ll get the best sound if you place the base unit as high as

possible. For example, in a two-storey house, the first-floor landin

You may be going out of range of the base unit. Move closer or

“I hear ‘beeps’

from my handset

while I’m on a call”

Check the Battery Level symbol on the display. If it’s low, recharge

the batteries.

You need to subscribe to the Caller Display feature from your

network service provider. You should find contact details on your

phone bill.

“The Caller Display

feature isn’t

working”

The caller may have withheld their number by dialing 141. Or they

may be calling from a network that does not transmit the caller’s

number (e.g. it may be an international call.)

“When I try to

make a call, I hear

Busy tone.”

If you’re using a Style1200/1210 multi-handset system, check

whether another handset is already on a call.

Make sure you’re holding the earpiece correctly over your ear.

“The volume in the

earpiece is low

when I’m on a call”

Adjust the volume using the UP/DOWN button.

Intercom and transfer

Make sure the other handset is in range of the base unit.

“I can’t transfer a call"

Make sure you are dialing the correct number for the other handset.

Batteries

Before you first use the handset, you should have left it on the base

unit or charger pod for 15 hours to charge the batteries fully.

You may need to replace the batteries

“The handset’s

battery pack is

running low within

an hour or two”

Check the connection between the base unit and the mains power

socket

You need to replace the batteries. To find out how to obtain

replacements call the Binatone Spares Department on 0845 345

9677 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

“I try to recharge

the batteries but I

still get a warning

that they are low”

Dispose of used batteries safely – never burn them, or put them

where they could get punctured.

Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in your Style1200/1210 –

they may burst, causing damage.

If the fault persists…

Disconnect all other instruments connected to the same line as

Level symbol on the display shows ‘low’, put your handset back on

the cradle for it to charge.

off when I went out

of ran

make a call.

is an ideal place.

your call may be cut off.

the Style1200/1210 and try to make a call

Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and plug a

If the call does not work, and you are using a two-way socket

adapter, remove it and plug a telephone directly into the socket.

If you cannot make a call, the fault may be on the exchange line.

Contact the service provider (the BT engineers on 151, or your cable

company).

If you still cannot identify the cause of the problem, contact the

Binatone Help Line on 0845 345 9677.

Declaration of conformity

Binatone Style1200/1210 complies with the essential protective requirements and objectives of:

EC R&TTE Directive 2006/95/EC

And conforms to the following relevant harmonized standards:

Radio: EN 301406 (TBR 6)

EMC: EN 301489

Safety: EN 60950, EN 41003

Cleaning and care

Do not clean any part of your Style1200/1210 with benzene, thinner or other solvent

chemicals – this may cause permanent damage which is not covered by the Guarantee.

When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.

Keep your Style1200/1210 away from hot, humid conditions or strong sunlight, and

don’t

let it get wet.

Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your Style1200/1210.

However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself – consult

your supplier or the Binatone Help Line.

different phone into the master telephone socket. Try making a call.

If this works, the line is OK.

If the call now works, the adapter may be faulty.

Stylish Digital Cordless Telephone

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four with a

1200/1210

this may take a short while).(

using

then press OK

Technical details

Standard Digital Enhancement Cordless Telecommunication (DECT)

Frequency range 1.88 to 1.9 GHz (bandwidth = 20 MHz)

Channel bandwidth 1.728 MHz

Operating range Up to 300m outdoors; up to 50m indoors

Operating time Standby: 80 hours

Talking: 8 hours

Battery charge time: 15 hours

Temperature range Operating 0 ºC to 40 ºC

Storage -20 ºC to 60 ºC

Electrical power HANDSET – 300mAH NiMH rechargeable battery pack.

Base UNIT/CHARGER POD – input 230V 50Hz 30mA; output DC7.5 300mA 2.25VA

Port specification

The port (connected to the telephone line) is a TNV port

with respect to EN41003.

Guarantee and service

The Binatone Style1200/1210 is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown

Please keep your sales (till) receipt – this is your guarantee. You should also keep the

original packaging material.

In the unlikely event that you need to return your Style1200/1210 to our Repair Centre while

it is under guarantee, there will be a £5 handling charge.

on your sales receipt.

While the unit is under Guarantee

1. Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and the mains electricity supply

2. Pack up all parts of your Style1200/1210, using the original packaging. Remember to

3. Return the unit to the shop where you bought it, making sure you take your sales receipt.

After the Guarantee has expired

If the unit is no longer under Guarantee, first follow steps

1 and 2 as for repair under

3. Call our Service Department on 0845 345 9677 and ask for a quotation of the repair

4. Make sure you include with your Style1200/1210:

Your name and address

A cheque or postal order for the value of the repair charge

5. Return your Style1200/1210 to the address given by the Service Department.

* This does not affect your statutory rights.

This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by

accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, faults on the telephone line, lightning,

tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than

through approved agents.

include the mains adapter

Guarantee. Then…

charge and details of where to send your Style1200/1210 for repair.

UK (BTP) Ver 2, 07June

Binatone 1210 - Installation and Operation; Connecting the Telephone; Battery Installation; Troubleshooting

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