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Radio Interference
Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing
and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking
noises in the base. This interference is caused by
external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum
cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm.
Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises
continue and are too distracting, please check
around your home to see what appliances may be
causing the problem. In addition, we recommend
that the base not be plugged into a circuit that also
powers a major appliance because of the potential
for interference. Be certain that the antenna on the
unit is fully extended when needed.
In the unlikely event that you consistently hear
other voices or distracting transmissions on your
phone, you may be receiving radio signals from
another cordless telephone or other source of
interference. If you cannot eliminate this type of
interference, you need to change to a different
channel.
Finally, it should be noted that some cordless
telephones operate at frequencies that may cause
interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To
minimize or prevent such interference, the base of
the cordless telephone should not be placed near or
on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther
away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference.
More Than One Cordless Telephone
If you want to use more than one cordless
telephone in your home, they must operate on
different channels. Press the channel key to select
a channel that provides the clearest
communication.
Cordless Telephone Privacy
Cordless telephones are radio devices.
Communications between the handset and base of
your cordless telephone are accomplished by
means of radio waves which are broadcast over the
open airways. Because of the inherent physical
properties of radio waves, your communications
can be received by radio receiving devices other
than your own cordless telephone unit.
Consequently, any communications using your
cordless telephone may not be private.
Installation Considerations
Selecting a Location
Before choosing a location for your new phone,
there are some important guidelines you should
consider:
• The location should be close to both a phone
jack and continuous power outlet. (A
continuous power outlet is an AC outlet which
does not have a switch to interrupt its power.)
• Keep the base and handset away from sources
of electrical noise such as motors or
fluorescent lighting.
• Be sure there is sufficient space to fully extend
the base antenna.
• The base can be placed on a desk or tabletop or
mounted on a standard telephone wall plate.
• You should charge your new phone for 15-20
hours before completing the installation or
using the handset.
Telephone Line Outlets
There are two types of phone outlets:
Modular Jack
Most phone equipment available now uses
modular jacks. Phone cords are fitted with a
molded plastic connector which plugs into this
type of jack. If you do not have modular phone
jacks, contact your local telephone company for
information about their installation.
Hardwired Jack
Some equipment is wired directly to a phone jack,
and these types of installations require a modular
jack converter. This type of installation is not
difficult; however, you should contact your Uniden
telephone dealer or a telephone supply store for
advice about the proper adapter or converter for
your particular situation.
Connecting the Telephone Cords
Consider these safety guidelines before connecting
the telephone cords:
Caution!
• Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected.
• Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
Applying Power to the Base
This phone requires an AC outlet, without a switch
to interrupt power, and the included AC adapter.
To relieve strain on the DC plug when the phone is
placed on a desk or table, wrap the power cord
around the strain relief notch on the bottom of the
base.
NOTE: Place the power cord so that it does not
create a trip hazard, or where it could
become chafed and create a fire or other
electrical hazards.
Plug the AC Adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall
outlet.
Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Use only the Uniden AC Adapter supplied with
this phone.
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