Uniden Xca4500 User Manual

Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Dialing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Chain Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
The Integrated Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Turning the Answering System On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
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Important Safety Instructions  
When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions  
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and  
injury to persons:  
1. Read and understand all instructions.  
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth  
for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bathtub, wash  
bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool.  
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The  
telephone may fall, causing serious damage to the unit.  
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided  
for ventilation. To protect the product from overheating, these openings  
must not be blocked or covered. 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 proper ventilation is provided.  
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.  
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this  
product where the cord will be damaged by persons walking on it.  
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in  
the risk of fire or electric shock.  
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots,  
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that  
could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the product.  
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.  
Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is  
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock  
when the appliance is subsequently used.  
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12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
A. When the power supply cord is damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. If the product does not operate normally when following the  
operating instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered  
by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive repair work  
by a qualified technician.)  
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.  
Caution:  
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read  
and follow these instructions.  
1. Use only the appropriate type and size Battery Pack specified in this  
Operating Guide.  
2. Do not dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire. The cell may explode.  
Check the Nickel-Cadmium Battery Disposal package insert for  
disposal instructions.  
3. Do not open or mutilate the Battery Pack. Released electrolyte is  
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if  
swallowed.  
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery  
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The  
battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.  
5. Charge the Battery Pack provided with or identified for use with this  
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations  
specified in the instruction manual provided for this product.  
6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the Battery Pack and  
battery charger.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Uniden XCA4500 Integrated  
Telephone Answering Device. Your new telephone answering device is  
designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and  
outstanding performance.  
Features  
25 44/49 MHz Channels  
Random Code™ Digital Security  
UltraClear Plus  
AutoTalk™  
10 Number Memory  
Integrated Answering System  
AutoSecure™  
Pulse/Tone Dialing  
AutoStandby™  
2 One-Touch Dialing Buttons  
Two-Way Page/Intercom  
Handset Ringer/Volume Controls  
Redial/Pause and Flash  
Reversible Handset Retainer  
The XCA4500 has a built-in telephone Answering System so you’ll never  
miss another important call. Unlike other Answering Systems, you can  
perform all of the functions using either your Handset or Base Unit, including  
recording a new outgoing message, monitoring incoming calls, and playing  
and deleting your messages.  
AutoTalk™ allows you to answer a call by just removing the Handset from  
the Base, so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping  
switches. AutoStandby™ allows you to hang up by simply returning the  
Handset to the Base.  
The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background  
noise, and the 25 Channel Auto-Scan monitors multiple channels and  
automatically selects the best channel to assure crystal clear transmissions.  
Together, these innovations give you the best possible reception during all  
your conversations.  
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone  
being activated by other equipment, the XCA4500 has Random Code™  
digital security which automatically selects one of over 65 thousand digital  
security codes for the Handset and Base Unit. Also, the AutoSecure™  
feature electronically locks your phone when the Handset is in the Base.  
To get the most from your phone, please read this Operating Guide  
thoroughly. Also be sure to complete the Product Registration Form and mail  
it in.  
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Included with Your XCA4500  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, do not contact the place of  
purchase. Instead contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023,  
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central, Monday through Friday.  
Handset  
Base Unit  
AC Adapter  
Long Telephone  
Cord  
Rechargeable  
Handset Battery  
Short Telephone  
Cord  
Operating Guide  
9V Backup Battery  
Other Printed  
Material  
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Important Electrical Considerations  
Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is  
approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage  
any device connected to it. This unit is no exception.  
Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an  
electrical storm.  
Caution:  
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved  
by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than  
as detailed by this Operating Guide, could void your authority  
to operate this product.  
Range  
This unit is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting  
and receiving according to the highest specifications set forth by the I.C. We  
have rated this phone to operate at a maximum distance with the  
qualification that the range depends upon the environment in which the  
telephone is used. Many factors limit range, and it would be impossible to  
include all the variables in our rating. The Maximum Range rating of your  
integrated telephone answering device is meant to be used as a means of  
comparison against other range claims.  
Telephone Line Problems  
The FCC has granted the telephone company the right to disconnect service  
in the event that your phone causes problems on the telephone line. Also,  
the telephone company may make changes in facilities and services which  
may affect the operation of your unit. However, your telephone company  
must give adequate notice in writing prior to such actions to allow you time  
for making necessary arrangements to continue uninterrupted service.  
If you are having trouble with your telephone service, you must first  
disconnect your phone to determine if it is the cause of your problem. If you  
determine that it is the cause, you must leave it disconnected until the  
trouble has been corrected.  
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Radio Interference  
Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your  
cordless Handset or clicking noises in the Base Unit. This interference is  
caused by external sources such as TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner,  
fluorescent lighting, or electrical storms. 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 Unit 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; and, 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.  
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Installation  
Selecting a Location  
Before choosing a location for your XCA4500, 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 Unit 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 Unit  
antenna.  
The Base Unit can be placed on a desk or tabletop or mounted on a  
standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.  
If you decide to mount your integrated telephone answering device  
on the wall, make sure to change the handset retainer so that the  
tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 20 for more  
information.)  
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.  
Hard-wired 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.  
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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 Unit  
The XCA4500 requires a standard electrical outlet (120 volts AC without a  
switch to interrupt power) and the included AC adapter. Connect the adapter  
as shown below.  
1. Wrap the power cord around  
the convenient notch on the  
bottom.  
Important: 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.  
2. When power is first applied,  
the Message Counter LED  
display flashes P quickly  
while the system’s memory  
initializes. When the flashing  
slows, press the STOP button  
on the Base Unit.  
Digital Answering Syste
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
P
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
3. The Message Counter LED  
display turns off, and the time  
and remaining message  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
record time are announced.  
Note: For information about  
turning the Answering  
System On/Off, see page 46.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
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Installing the Backup Battery  
In the event of a power outage, your phone has a 9-volt battery backup  
which can prevent the loss of your messages for up to four hours.  
1. Press down and away from  
the Base to remove the cover.  
2. Place the battery in the  
compartment.  
Note: Make sure that the  
positive battery terminal  
touches the left contact.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
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Desk or Tabletop Installation  
1. Place the Base on a desk or  
tabletop.  
P
A
GE/FIND  
2. Plug the AC Adapter into the  
Base Unit.  
3. Place the AC Adapter cord  
inside the molded channel.  
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4. Plug one end of the long  
telephone cord into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base Unit.  
5. Plug the other end of the cord  
into the telephone jack on the  
wall.  
6. Plug the AC Adapter into a  
standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
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Placement of the Handset  
The unique design of your phone allows you to place the Handset on the  
Base Unit either face down or in an upright position. The battery charges in  
either position.  
:
P
A
GE/FIND  
Upright Position for  
Handset  
Facedown Position for  
Handset  
Wall Installation  
Standard Wall Plate Mounting  
The XCA4500 is designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall  
plate.  
1. Plug the AC Adapter into the  
Base Unit.  
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2. Place the AC Adapter cord  
inside the molded channel.  
3. Plug one end of the short  
telephone cord into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base Unit.  
4. Place the telephone cord inside  
the molded channel on the  
bottom of the Base Unit.  
Then plug the other end of the  
telephone cord into the modular  
jack on the wall.  
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5. Place the Base Unit on the  
posts of the wall plate and push  
down until it’s firmly seated.  
6. Plug the AC Adapter into a  
standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
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Direct Wall Mounting  
If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the XCA4500  
directly on a wall. Before mounting your integrated telephone answering  
device, consider the following:  
Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items  
behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when  
inserting screws into the wall.  
Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of  
the Base Unit and Handset.  
Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall  
material where the Base Unit will be placed.  
1/5 IN.  
1. Insert two mounting screws  
315  
16 inches apart. Allow about  
1
5 of an inch between the wall  
and screw heads for mounting  
the phone.  
3 15/16 IN.  
2. Plug the AC Adapter into the  
Base Unit.  
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3. Place the AC Adapter cord  
inside the molded channel.  
4. Plug one end of the long  
telephone cord into the  
TEL LINE jack on the Base  
Unit.  
5. Place the cord inside the  
molded channel on the  
bottom of the Base Unit.  
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6. Place the Base Unit on the  
screws and push down until  
it’s firmly seated.  
7. Plug the other end of the  
telephone line cord into the  
wall jack.  
8. Plug the AC Adapter into a  
standard 120V AC wall outlet.  
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Setting the Handset Retainer  
The Handset Retainer holds the Handset in place if your phone is mounted  
on a wall. These steps describe how to remove and replace the retainer so  
that the tab faces up.  
1. Push up on the Handset  
Retainer on the Base Unit,  
and slide the tab out.  
2. Flip the Retainer over so the  
tab faces up.  
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3. Put the Retainer back into  
its slot on the Base Unit.  
4. Push down on the Handset  
Retainer until it snaps into  
place.  
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Setting up Your Phone  
Extending the Antenna  
Before using your phone, be  
sure to raise its Antenna to  
the vertical position, and then  
extend the Antenna.  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
Installing the Handset Battery Pack  
1. Press in on the Battery Cover  
Release.  
NOTE  
R
D
B
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2. Slide the Battery  
Compartment cover down.  
3. Align the plastic connector of  
the Nickel-Cadmium Battery  
Pack with its socket and plug  
it in.  
Warning: Always install  
Battery Cable with Black Wire  
closest to the left.  
WARNING !  
Always Install Battery Cable  
with Black Wire closest to  
the left  
4. Place the Battery Pack inside  
the Battery Compartment,  
and slide the battery cover  
back on.  
Note: The built-in Memory Backup feature allows up to 3 minutes to  
disconnect the old battery pack and install a new one without losing  
any phone numbers that may be stored in the telephone’s memory.  
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Cleaning the Battery Contacts  
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all charging contacts on  
the Handset and Base Unit about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other  
contact cleaner. Do not use any liquids or solvents.  
Contacts  
®
REMOTE  
TALK  
CHANNEL  
ULTRACLEAR  
PLUS  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
6
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
8
4
Digital Answering System  
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
7
8
9
8
?
&
0
OPR  
#
0
IN USE  
BATTERY  
CHARGE  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
*
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
RDL/P  
ANS ON/OFF OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
ExtendAPhone  
SERIES  
POWER  
H
Q
MIC  
PAGE/FIND  
Contacts (On Bottom)  
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Charging the Handset Battery Pack  
Initial Battery Charging  
The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged  
before using your phone for the first time. We recommend that the battery  
pack charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without interruption, before  
plugging the phone line into your new phone.  
1.  
Place the Handset on the  
Base Unit. Depending on  
your installation, you can  
charge the Handset in the  
upright position.  
:
—OR—  
You can charge the Handset  
in its facedown position.  
P
A
GE/FIND  
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2. Make sure the CHARGE LED  
lights. If the LED doesn’t light,  
check to see that the AC  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
IN USE  
BATTERY  
CHARGE  
REPEAT  
Adapter is plugged in and  
that the Handset is making  
good contact with the Base  
Unit charging contacts.  
ANS ON/OFF  
DELETE  
POWER  
Continuous Battery Charging  
For the best battery performance, return the Handset to the Base Unit at the  
end of the day to keep the battery fully charged.  
Low Battery Indicator  
When the Battery Pack in the  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
Handset is very low and  
needs to be charged, the  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
If the TALK/BATT LOW LED begins to flash, the phone is programmed to  
eliminate its functions to save power. The table below describes what to do  
to return your phone to normal operation.  
During a Call  
In Standby Mode  
Only the T button operates.  
None of the buttons will operate.  
The Handset beeps and the  
TALK/BATT LOW LED flashes once  
every three seconds.  
The Handset TALK/BATT LOW LED  
flashes once every three seconds.  
Complete your call as quickly as  
possible.  
You will not be able to make a call.  
Return the Handset to the Base  
Unit for charging.  
Return the Handset to the Base  
Unit for charging.  
Note: Allow 15 to 20 hours without interruption for the Handset to fully  
recharge.  
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Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch  
Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position if you have touch-tone  
telephone service.  
PULSE-TONE  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
Note: Most phone systems are Tone dialing. Check with your local phone  
company if you are not sure whether your system is Tone or Pulse  
dialing.  
Adjusting Ringer Controls  
Handset Volume Controls  
8
?
To adjust the ringer volume of  
your Handset, press L  
when the phone is not in use.  
&
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
FLASH  
R. TONE  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
/P  
Handset Ringer  
Volume Control  
8
?
You can also select one of  
two different ringer tones for  
the Handset.  
&
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
When the phone is not in use,  
press O to select a  
different ringer tone.  
FLASH  
R. TONE  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
RDL/P  
Handset Ringer Tone  
Select Key  
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To adjust the receiver  
volume, press V while  
you are on a call.  
8
?
&
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
FLASH  
R. TONE  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
/P  
Handset Receiver  
Volume Control  
Base Volume Controls  
To adjust the Base Unit ringer volume, move the RING-OFF LO HI switch  
to the desired setting.  
RING VOL  
OFF-LO-HI  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
To adjust the Base speaker volume, slide the VOLUME control to the  
desired setting.  
VOLUME  
VOLUM
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Automatic Digital Code Security  
Many cordless telephones operate similarly and on the same frequency.  
Without digital code security, another Handset could make calls using your  
Base Unit and telephone line. To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a  
Digital Code feature was added to the XCA4500. This Digital Code is  
shared only between the Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set  
automatically when you first use the phone.  
To reset the Digital Code, be sure the Handset is on the Base, then:  
1. Press INTERCOM on the Base  
Unit.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
2. Remove the Handset from  
the Base Unit, and then set it  
down again.  
:
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3. The CHARGE LED will blink to  
indicate that the Digital  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
Security Code is set to one of  
more than 65,000 codes.  
IN USE  
BATTERY  
CHARGE  
REPEAT  
ANS ON/OFF  
DELETE  
POWER  
If the Base Unit loses power while the Handset is off the Base, the Digital  
Code may be erased. When this happens, the Handset will not function. To  
establish communication between the Handset and Base Unit:  
1. Restore power to the Base  
Unit, and place the Handset  
back on the Base Unit.  
2. The CHARGE LED will blink to  
NEW MESSAGE  
indicate that the Digital  
Security Code is set.  
IN USE  
REPEAT  
STOP  
BATTERY  
CHARGE  
ANS ON/OFF  
DELETE  
POWER  
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Using Your Phone  
Making and Receiving Calls  
The following features of your XCA4500 phone are different depending on  
the Handset’s location when you make or receive a call.  
HANDSET ON  
BASE  
HANDSET OFF  
BASE  
ANSWER Pick up Handset  
PressT .  
CALL  
(AutoTalk).  
1) Pick up Handset.  
1) PressT .  
2) Listen for dial tone.  
3) Dial the number.  
MAKE  
CALL  
2) PressT .  
3)  
Listen for dial tone.  
4) Dial the number.  
PressT .  
HANG  
UP  
— OR —  
Return Handset to Base  
(AutoStandby).  
1)  
Pick up Handset.  
1)  
PressT .  
REDIAL  
2) PressT .  
2) Listen for dial tone.  
3) Listen for dial tone.  
4)  
3) PressR .  
PressR  
Note: Sometimes when you press T to hang up the phone, you may get  
an error tone and the phone will not disconnect. If this happens,  
place the Handset on the Base Unit or press T again while  
holding the Handset close to the Base Unit.  
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Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find  
To change channels or access Call Waiting while the phone is in use, or to  
use the one-way page to locate the Handset, follow these steps:  
PRESS THESE KEYS  
YOU WILL HEAR  
Press E .  
A click similar to when  
F is pressed. There  
may be a brief pause as  
your phone searches for a  
clear channel.  
CHANGING  
CHANNELS  
Note: Change channels to  
help eliminate background  
noise.  
If the Call Waiting tone  
sounds, pressF to  
accept the waiting call.  
A click, a short pause, then  
the caller (if you were on a  
call).  
FLASH  
— OR —  
— OR —  
If you have finished a call  
and want to make another  
call, pressF to hang  
up and get a dial tone.  
A click, and then a dial tone  
so you can make a different  
call.  
Press PAGE/FIND on the  
Base Unit to locate or page beep.  
the Handset.  
The Handset will begin to  
PAGE/FIND  
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Using the Two-Way Intercom  
The Two-Way Page/Intercom feature allows you to communicate between  
the Base Unit and the Handset. To use this feature:  
The RING ON/BATT SAVE Switch on the Handset must be in the  
RING ON position.  
The BASE UNIT RINGER Switch must be set to either LO or HI  
.
Note: If you are on a call while using the Handset and you page the Base  
Unit, the Base Unit will ring even when the Base Ringer Switch is set  
to the OFF position.  
Two-Way Paging  
Paging the Base Unit  
1. Press J on  
the Handset.  
Note: If there is no  
answer, press  
J again to  
cancel.  
3
2. Press INTERCOM on  
the Base Unit to  
:
answer page.  
The IN USE and  
1
TALK/BATT LOW  
LEDs light.  
2,3  
To end the  
conversation:  
3. Press T on  
the Handset or  
INTERCOM on the  
Base.  
33  
 
Paging the Handset  
1. Press INTERCOM on  
the Base Unit.  
Note: If there is no  
answer, press  
INTERCOM again to  
cancel.  
2,3  
2
2. Press T or  
J on the  
Handset to answer  
the page.  
:
The IN USE and  
TALK/BATT LOW  
LEDs light.  
1,3  
To end the  
conversation:  
3. Press INTERCOM on  
the Base Unit, or  
T the Handset.  
34  
Room Monitor Feature  
Another use of the XCA4500 is to monitor activity near the Base Unit. To  
turn the monitor on, follow the steps below.  
1. Press J on the Handset.  
2. Press T on the Handset.  
Note: Using the Handset, you  
should now be able  
to monitor the room where  
the Base Unit is located.  
To turn the monitor off:  
3. Press T on the Handset.  
2,3  
:
1
35  
 
Programming Your Phone  
All programming functions must be completed when your phone is in the Standby  
mode. The programming keys will not function while you are on the phone.  
Storing a Number in Memory  
Use these keys  
to store a  
number in  
memory.  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
Note: An error  
tone will sound  
and the  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
programming  
procedure will be  
canceled if more  
than 20 seconds  
elapse between  
each keystroke  
entry or step.  
7
8
9
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
RDL/P  
1. Remove the Handset from  
the Base Unit.  
2. PressM .  
8
?
OPR  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
blinks.  
0
TONE  
MEM  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
1
2
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
3. Enter the number you want to  
store (up to 16 digits).  
5551212  
36  
 
4. If a pause is needed during  
dialing to access a long  
distance service, press  
R .  
9R5551212  
Note: The R button counts as one digit. Pressing R more than  
once increases the length of the pause between numbers.  
5. PressM again.  
6. Enter the memory location  
(0-9).  
A tone indicates that the  
number is stored.  
REMO  
TE  
1
2
6
1
7
4
3
8
5
?
&
INT'C  
37  
Storing a Mixed Number with a Pulse System  
If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode number  
so that you can easily access long distance services.  
Use these keys  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
to store a mixed  
mode number in  
memory.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
Note: An error  
tone will sound  
and the  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
programming  
procedure will be  
canceled if more  
than 20 seconds  
elapse between  
each keystroke  
entry or step.  
7
8
9
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
RDL/P  
1. Remove the Handset from  
the Base Unit.  
2. Press M .  
8
?
OPR  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
blinks.  
0
TONE  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
MEM  
1
2
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
3. Enter the number to be dialed  
in pulse mode.  
5551212  
38  
 
4. Press TONE on the Handset.  
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
1
2
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
5. Enter the number to be dialed  
in Tone mode.  
3300  
R 3300  
6. If a pause is needed during  
dialing to access a long  
distance service, press  
R .  
Note: The R button counts as one digit. Pressing R more than  
once increases the length of the pause between numbers.  
7. Press M again.  
8. Enter the memory location  
(0-9).  
A tone indicates that the  
number is stored.  
REMO  
TE  
1
2
6
1
7
4
3
8
5
?
&
INT'C  
39  
 
Storing One-Touch Dialing Numbers  
Use these keys  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
to store a  
BATT LOW  
number in a  
One-Touch  
dialing button.  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
Note: An error  
tone will sound  
and the  
programming  
procedure will be  
canceled if more  
than 20 seconds  
elapse between  
each keystroke  
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
RDL/P  
1. Remove the Handset from  
the Base Unit.  
2. Press M .  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
blinks.  
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
MEM  
1
2
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
3. Enter the number you want to  
store (up to 16 digits).  
5551212  
R5551212  
4. If a pause is needed during  
dialing to access a long  
distance service, press  
R .  
9
Note: The R button counts as one digit. Pressing R more than  
once increases the length of the pause between numbers.  
40  
6. Now press the One-Touch  
Dialing button ( or ) you  
want to program.  
1
2
A tone indicates that the  
number is stored.  
REMO  
TE  
1
2
6
1
7
4
3
8
5
?
&
INT'C  
Dialing a Stored Number  
To dial a number previously stored in memory, follow these steps:  
MEMORY DIALING ONE-TOUCH DIALING KEYS  
Remove the Handset from the Base Remove the Handset from the Base  
Unit.  
Unit.  
Press T .  
Press M .  
Press T .  
Press the One-Touch Dialing button  
where the number is stored.  
Press the memory location number  
(0-9).  
Chain Dialing  
On certain occasions, after dialing a number, you may be requested by the  
party or service you are calling to enter a special access code, such as when  
performing a banking transaction. To do this, simply:  
1. Store the access code into one of the memory locations.  
2. Dial the main number.  
3. At the appropriate time, press M followed by the memory location  
number or One-Touch Dialing button where the access code is saved.  
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Erasing a Stored Number  
To erase a number previously stored in a memory location (0-9) or in  
One-Touch memory, follow these steps:  
MEMORY  
ONE-TOUCH KEYS  
Remove the Handset from the Base Remove the Handset from the Base  
Unit.  
Unit.  
Press M twice.  
Press M twice.  
Press the memory location number  
(0-9).  
Press the One-Touch Dialing button  
you want to clear.  
Note: An error tone will sound and the erase procedure will be canceled if  
more than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke entry or step.  
42  
 
The Integrated Answering System  
The XCA4500 has a built-in Answering System which answers incoming  
calls and records your messages. You can also use your new Answering  
System to record a conversation, leave a memo message for someone else  
who will use the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be  
away from your phone.  
Features  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
Remote Operation from Handset  
Selectable Outgoing Messages  
Voice-Guided Help Menu  
Time and Day Stamp  
More than 12 Minutes Record Time  
Call Screening  
Calling Party Control  
Battery Memory Backup  
Toll Saver  
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review your messages,  
saving or deleting the messages you choose. You’ll never have to worry  
about a tape wearing out or resetting properly.  
There is also a Voice-Guided Help Menu available when operating the  
remote keys from the Handset. By simply pressing one button, you can  
review all of the function keys on the Handset. You won’t have to worry  
about finding a quick reference card because help is really at your fingertips.  
Your XCA4500 is an advanced, integrated system which offers you  
maximum flexibility, but please read through the sections that explain all of  
the features before using your Answering System.  
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Answering System Setup  
Turning the Answering System On/Off  
Handset Operation  
1. To turn the Answering  
REMOTE  
TALK  
, press r  
System ON  
.
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
lights orange. The current  
Time and Day Stamp and  
number of messages  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
recorded is announced in the  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
Handset receiver.  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
5
2. Press  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
You will hear a tone  
BATT LOW  
in the Handset followed  
by the announcement:  
“Answering System on.”  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Press r  
3.  
again to  
return to Standby.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
turns off.  
44  
 
4. To turn the Answering  
REMOTE  
TALK  
, press r  
System OFF  
.
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
lights orange. The current  
Time and Day Stamp and  
number of messages  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
recorded is announced on the  
Handset receiver.  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
5
5.  
Press  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
You will hear a tone in the  
Handset followed by the  
announcement: “Answering  
System off.”  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Press r  
6.  
again to  
return to Standby.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
turns off.  
45  
Base Operation  
1. To turn the Answering  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
System ON, press  
ANS ON/OFF  
.
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
A tone sounds, and the  
current outgoing message  
plays on the Base Unit  
speaker. A second tone  
sounds to indicate the unit is  
ready to answer calls, and  
the Message Counter LED  
turns on.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OG
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
2. To turn the Answering  
System OFF, press  
ANS ON/OFF again.  
A tone sounds and the  
Message Counter LED turns  
off.  
Setting the Clock  
The clock in your xca4500 Answering System starts when power is applied to  
the Base Unit. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time.  
Press r  
1.  
on the  
REMOTE  
TALK  
Handset.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
2
1
lights orange.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
46  
 
2. Press  
*
Then enter the number which  
corresponds to the day.  
3. Enter the two-digit number for  
the hour (01-12) and the  
minute (00-59).  
4. To set a.m., press  
To set p.m., press  
*
#
Note: A beep indicates the  
new time is programmed, and  
the new Time and Day Stamp  
is announced in the Handset  
receiver.  
Press r  
5.  
to return to  
Standby.  
6. For example, to set Tuesday  
at 3:20 p.m., press r  
*30320#  
followed by these keys.  
Note: Remember to press  
r
again to return to  
Standby.  
47  
Reviewing Time and Day Stamp  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
The Handset beeps and the  
Time and Day Stamp is  
announced, followed by the  
total number of messages  
stored in memory. The  
TALK/BATT LOW LED lights  
orange.  
1.  
to hear the  
current Time and Day Stamp.  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
6
2. Press  
to replay the current  
REMOTE  
TALK  
Time and Day Stamp while  
using the remote keys .  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
The Handset beeps and the  
Time and Day Stamp is  
replayed, followed by the  
remaining recording time  
available for new messages.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Press r  
3.  
again to  
return to Standby.  
48  
 
Base Operation  
1. Press STOP  
.
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
The speaker beeps, and the  
Time and Day Stamp is  
announced followed by the  
remaining recording time  
available.  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM)  
When you receive a call, the Answering System answers and automatically  
plays either a preset message or your personal OGM  
.
Preset Messages  
The XCA4500 has two messages programmed in its memory. If the  
REC TIME/ANN-1 switch is in the right position, the first preset message below  
plays, and all incoming messages are limited to one minute. If the switch is  
set in the left position, (i.e., the “Announce Only” position) the second  
message below plays, and no incoming messages are recorded.  
Hello. No one is available to take your call. Please leave your  
message after the tone.  
Hello. No one is available to take your call.  
REC TIME  
ANN-1  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
Note: If the REC TIME/ANN-1 switch is in the “Announce Only” position, the  
Message Counter LED displays an when the system is in Standby.  
A
49  
 
Recording Your Personal OGM  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
BATT LOW  
1
lights orange.  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
7
2. Press  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
Note: You can leave up to a  
60-second outgoing message.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
50  
Press 6to stop recording.  
3.  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The message replays in the  
Handset receiver.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Press r  
4.  
again to return  
to Standby.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
turns off.  
51  
Base Operation  
1. To record an outgoing  
message, press and hold the  
OGM Button.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
Start recording your message  
after you hear the long tone  
and the Message Counter  
LED begins to count up.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
Press and  
Hold  
PAGE/FIND  
2. Do not get closer than  
12 inches from the  
microphone, and speak  
clearly while recording your  
message. When you are  
finished recording, release  
the OGM Button.  
You hear a tone, and your  
message is played on the  
Base Unit speaker. The  
Message Counter LED resets  
to zero.  
Note: You can leave up to a  
60-second outgoing message.  
52  
Selecting a Preset OGM  
After you have recorded an outgoing message, you can set your Answering  
System to play either a preset message or your outgoing message.  
1. Press OGM  
.
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
Your recorded outgoing  
message will begin to play.  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEINTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
2. While your recorded outgoing message is playing, press OGM again.  
A tone will sound, and you hear the preset message “Hello. No one is  
available to take your call, please leave your message after the tone”  
on the Base Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after the preset  
message plays, and the Answering System automatically returns to  
Standby.  
Note: If the REC TIME/ANN-1 switch is set to Announce Only, then the  
preset message “Hello. No one is available to take your call” is played.  
3. To select your recorded  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
message again, press OGM  
.
0
The preset message will  
begin to play on the Base  
Unit speaker.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEINTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
4. While the preset message is playing, press OGM again.  
A tone will sound, and your recorded message will play on the Base  
Unit speaker. A second tone sounds after your message plays, and the  
Answering System automatically returns to Standby.  
53  
 
Setting the Calling Party Control Switch  
The Calling Party Control (CPC) switch sets your Answering System to  
disconnect and reset if the caller hangs up before leaving a message. This  
prevents your Answering System from using recording time to record a hang  
up/dial tone message.  
Note: It is possible that if someone calls while your outgoing message is  
playing or when a message is being recorded and you have Call  
Waiting, that the Answering System will disconnect and reset. To  
prevent this you can set the CPC switch to off.  
CPC  
OFF-ON  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
Setting the Toll Saver Switch  
The Ring Number/Toll Saver switch allows you to set the number of rings the  
caller hears before your Answering System answers. You can set the switch  
to answer after  
2
rings or after  
5
rings. In the TS (Toll Saver) position, the  
Answering System answers after two rings if you have messages recorded,  
and it answers after five rings if there are no messages. So if you call long  
distance to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring  
and not be billed.  
RING SW  
2-5-TS  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
54  
 
Using the Reset Button  
The RESET button is used to erase all recorded outgoing messages and any  
messages which are saved in memory. Pressing RESET does not erase your  
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or the security code between the  
Handset and Base Unit.  
RESET  
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
When RESET is pressed, the Message Counter  
begins to flash. See page 10, “Applying Power to  
the Base Unit,” for instructions on returning the  
system to Standby.  
Note: The RESET button may also be used in the unlikely event that an AC  
power line disturbance causes the answering system to  
malfunction and become inoperative.  
55  
 
Using Your Answering System  
Playing New Messages  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The current Time and Day  
Stamp and number of stored  
messages is announced.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
2. Press  
8
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The time and day each  
message was received is  
announced before the  
message begins.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
Note: If you want to stop  
reviewing your messages,  
6
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
press  
.
7
8
9
3. A tone sounds when each  
message ends. When all  
messages have played, the  
announcement “End of  
messages” plays.  
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Press r  
4.  
to return to  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
Standby.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
ABC  
DEF  
goes off.  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Base Operation  
1. Press NEW MESSAGE  
.
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
The time and day each  
message was received is  
announced before the  
message begins, and the  
Message Counter LED  
displays the number of the  
message playing.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
Note: If you want to stop  
reviewing your messages,  
press the STOP Button.  
2. A tone sounds when each  
message ends. When all  
messages have played, the  
announcement “End of  
messages” plays.  
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3. After the end of message  
announcement another tone  
sounds, indicating the system  
has automatically returned to  
Standby.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
4
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
The NEW MESSAGE LED stops  
flashing, indicating that all of  
the new messages have  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
been reviewed and stored.  
PAGE/FIND  
Playing a Stored Message  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
2. Press  
2
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The first message stored  
begins playing.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
The time and day each  
message was received is  
announced before the  
message begins.  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
Note: If you want to stop  
reviewing your messages,  
6
7
8
9
press  
.
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3. A tone sounds when each  
message ends. When all  
messages have played, the  
announcement “End of  
messages” plays.  
Press r  
4.  
to return to  
REMOTE  
TALK  
Standby.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
2
1
goes off.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Base Operation  
1. Press PLAY  
.
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
The first message stored  
begins playing.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
The time and day each  
message was received is  
announced before the  
message begins. The  
Message Counter LED  
displays the number of the  
message playing.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMRCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
Note: If you want to stop  
reviewing your messages,  
press the STOP Button.  
2. A tone sounds when each  
message ends. When all  
messages have played, the  
announcement “End of  
messages” plays.  
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3. After the end of message  
announcement another tone  
sounds, indicating the system  
has automatically returned to  
Standby.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
4
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
Repeating a Message  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
2. Press 2 to review your  
REMOTE  
TALK  
messages.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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3. Press 1 at anytime to replay  
REMOTE  
TALK  
a message.  
BATT LOW  
Note: Pressing 1 during a  
message returns the system  
to the beginning of that  
message. Pressing 1 again  
before the message replays  
causes the system to scan  
back one message. If you  
have several messages,  
press 1 until you return to  
the message you want to  
replay.  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
4. To return to Standby,  
REMOTE  
TALK  
press r  
.
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
2
1
goes off.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Base Operation  
1. Press PLAY to review your  
Digital Answering System  
messages.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMRCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
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2. Press REPEAT at any time to  
Digital Answering System  
replay a message.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
Note: Pressing REPEAT  
2
during a message returns the  
system to the beginning of  
that message. Pressing  
REPEAT again before the  
message replays causes the  
system to scan back one  
message. If you have several  
messages, press REPEAT  
until you return to the  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OF
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
message you want to replay.  
3. Press STOP at any time to  
stop reviewing messages and  
return to Standby.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
4
The NEW MESSAGE LED  
remains on, and the Message  
Counter LED shows the total  
number of messages.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
Note: The system will  
automatically return to  
Standby if all the messages  
play.  
PAGE/FIND  
Skipping a Message  
Handset Operation  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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2. Press 2to review your  
REMOTE  
TALK  
messages.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
3. Press 3at any time to skip  
REMOTE  
TALK  
to the next message.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
Note: Each time 3is  
1
2
1
pressed the system scans  
forward one message. If you  
have several messages,  
press 3until you get to the  
message you want to play.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
4. To return to Standby, press  
REMOTE  
TALK  
r
.
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
2
1
goes off.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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Base Operation  
1. Press PLAY to review your  
Digital Answering System  
messages.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMRCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
2. Press SKIP at any time to skip  
Digital Answering System  
to the next message.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
Note: Each time SKIP is  
2
pressed, the system scans  
foward one message. If you  
have several messages,  
press SKIP until you get to the  
message you want to play.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO TERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
3. Press STOP at any time to  
stop reviewing messages and  
return to Standby.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
4
The NEW MESSAGE LED  
remains on, and the Message  
Counter LED shows the total  
number of messages.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
Note: The system  
automatically returns to  
Standby when all messages  
play.  
PAGE/FIND  
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Deleting a Message  
Handset Operation  
Press r.  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
2. Press 2to review your  
REMOTE  
TALK  
messages.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
Note: You can press the  
Key when you have received  
new messages.  
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1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
3. If you decide to delete a  
REMOTE  
TALK  
4
message, press  
any time  
TALK  
during the message.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
The system beeps and  
immediately goes to the next  
message.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
Note: When you press  
4
5
6
you are tagging the message.  
A message must be tagged  
before it can be deleted.  
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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4. If you tag a message for  
deletion and replay the  
message again before the  
end-of-message  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
announcement, then the  
message is untagged and will  
not be deleted.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
For example, you have  
received four messages and  
you tagged the second  
message for deletion. During  
the fourth message you  
press 1 three times and  
replay message 2. If you  
don’t tag message 2 for  
deletion again before the  
“End-of-messages”  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
announcement, it will not  
be deleted.  
Note: If you press 3and  
scan to a tagged message,  
and then let the message  
play, you must retag the  
message or it will not be  
deleted.  
5. When the “End of messages”  
announcement plays, you will  
hear a series of quick warning  
tones for five seconds in the  
Handset. This is followed by a  
long tone.  
Then an announcement such  
as “Two messages deleted"  
plays.  
REMO  
TE  
1
2
6
1
7
4
3
8
5
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Note: The deletion  
&
INT'C  
announcement above depends  
on how many messages you  
tag for deletion.  
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6. The warning tones allow you  
to cancel the delete function  
and save your messages.  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
Pressing 2cancels the  
delete function and the  
messages begin replaying  
from the beginning.  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
1
Pressing either 3or  
REMOTE  
TALK  
cancels the delete function.  
The messages are saved,  
and you can either select  
another menu command from  
the Handset or press r  
and return to Standby.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
Base Operation  
1. Press PLAY to review your  
Digital Answering System  
messages.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
Note: You can press the  
NEW MESSAGE Button when  
you have received new  
messages.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO RCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
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2. If you decide to delete a  
message, press and release  
DELETE any time during the  
message.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
2
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
The system beeps and  
immediately goes to the next  
message.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
Press &  
Release  
Note: When you press  
DELETE you are tagging the  
message. A message must  
be tagged before it can be  
deleted.  
PAGE/FIND  
3. If you tag a message for  
deletion and replay the  
message again before the  
“End-of-message”  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
2
announcement, then the  
message is untagged and will  
not be deleted.  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OF
OGM  
MEMO TERCOM  
DELETE  
For example, you have  
received four messages and  
you tagged the second  
message for deletion. During  
the fourth message you press  
REPEAT three times and  
replay message 2. If you  
don’t tag message 2 for  
deletion again before the  
“End-of-message”  
PAGE/FIND  
announcement, it will not be  
deleted.  
Note: If you use the SKIP  
Button to scan to a tagged  
message and then let the  
message play, you must  
retag the message or it will  
not be deleted.  
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4. When the “End of messages”  
announcement plays, you will  
hear a tone and the Message  
Counter LED will begin to  
flash a delete warning. A long  
tone sounds after five  
seconds on the Base speaker.  
Then an announcement such  
as “Two messages deleted"  
plays.  
Note: The deletion  
announcement above  
depends on how many  
messages you tag for  
deletion.  
5. The flashing delete warning  
displayed by the Message  
Counter LED allows you to  
cancel the delete function  
and save your messages.  
Pressing PLAY cancels the  
delete function, and the  
messages begin replaying  
from the beginning.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
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Pressing either REPEAT or  
SKIP cancels the delete  
function, and the messages  
are saved.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
2
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
Note: If you reviewed all the  
messages, NEW MESSAGE  
LED will light but will not flash.  
ANS ON/OF
OGM  
MEMO TERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
Deleting All Messages  
You can delete all your messages without tagging each separate message.  
To delete all the messages, you must use the DELETE button on the Base  
Unit.  
1. Press and hold DELETE  
.
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
Note: You must review all  
messages before using the  
“Delete All Messages”  
function.  
4
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
2. You will hear three short  
tones, followed by a longer  
tone.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
And “dL” begins to flash in  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
the Message Counter LED.  
Note: You have five seconds  
to cancel delete before all of  
the messages are erased.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
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3. A long tone sounds, and then  
an announcement such as  
“Four messages deleted”  
plays.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
Note: The deletion  
announcement above  
depends on how many  
messages are stored in  
memory.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
Message Full Indication  
The XCA4500 has a maximum record time of 13 minutes and 42 seconds  
or up to 40 incoming messages. When the memory is full, the Answering  
System will not record incoming calls. To return the system to normal  
operation, follow these steps.  
1. When the memory is full, the  
phone will ring 10 times  
before the announcement  
“No remaining time for  
incoming messages” plays.  
2. The Message Counter LED  
Digital Answering Syste
on the Base Unit displays the  
FL warning.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
FL  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
3. You must review your  
messages and then delete  
some or all of the stored  
messages.  
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Voice-Guided Help Menu  
If you are unsure of the commands available while using the Handset, you  
can use the Voice-Guided Help Menu. The Handset commands are  
reviewed for you on the Handset Receiver. To access the Help Menu,  
follow these steps.  
Pressr  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
BATT LOW  
1
lights orange.  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
2. Press  
?
.
8
?
OPR  
A tone sounds, and the  
Voice-Guided Menu begins to  
play.  
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TONE  
MEM  
SCRMBL FLASH  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
VOLUME  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
R. VOL  
3. There are two ways to exit  
REMOTE  
TALK  
6
the Help Menu—press  
time during the review or  
any  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
listen to all the options and  
wait for the system to  
automatically exit.  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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4. When you exit Help, you will  
hear a short tone every three  
seconds, indicating that the  
system is in the Command  
Waiting Mode. Press another  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
command, or press r  
,
1
2
3
to return to Standby.  
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
Note: You have 20 seconds  
to enter another command  
while in the Command  
Waiting Mode before the  
system automatically returns  
to Standby.  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
When you return to Standby,  
the TALK/BATT LOW LED goes  
off.  
Screening Incoming Calls  
If you receive a call while your Answering System is on, you can listen to the  
OGM announcement and the incoming message on the Base Unit speaker. If  
you are away from the Base, you can use your Handset to screen incoming  
calls.  
Press r  
1.  
after the  
REMOTE  
TALK  
phone  
begins to ring.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
ABC  
DEF  
lights orange.  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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2. You can now listen to the  
OGM and incoming message  
on the Handset receiver. If  
you decide to answer the call,  
press T .  
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
Note: The Answering System  
stops recording the incoming  
message when T is  
pressed.  
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
3. When you finish the call,  
press T to hang up.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
goes off.  
Leaving a Memo Message  
You can use the XCA4500A to leave a Memo Message for someone else  
who uses your Answering System.  
1. To record your Memo  
Digital Answering System  
Message, press and hold  
the MEMO Button until you  
hear a long tone and the  
Message Counter LED  
begins to count up.  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
0
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
DELETE  
PAGE/FIND  
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2. Speak into the microphone.  
When you are finished  
recording, release the MEMO  
Button.  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
There is a tone, and the  
NEW MESSAGE LED begins to  
flash. The Message Counter  
LED shows the total number  
of messages stored in  
memory.  
ANS ON/OFF  
OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
PAGE/FIND  
DELETE  
3. After you have recorded your  
message, the system returns  
to Standby.  
Note: If you have new or  
unplayed messages, the  
NEW MESSAGE LED on the  
Base Unit continues to flash.  
If all the messages have  
been reviewed, the  
NEW MESSAGE LED remains  
on but doesn’t flash.  
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Recording a Telephone Conversation  
To record a conversation during a call:  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
changes from red to orange,  
and the telephone sounds  
warning beeps to let the other  
party know that the call is  
being recorded.  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
To stop recording, press r  
2.  
again.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
changes from orange back to  
red.  
Note: A recorded call is like a  
message—if you use all of  
the available record time, the  
Recording function cancels  
automatically.  
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Remote Operation  
You can operate your XCA4500 while you’re away from home by calling  
from any touch-tone phone. When using this feature, remember these  
important guidelines.  
You should change your Personal Identification Number (PIN)  
before using your Handset. When you first apply power, the code is  
set to 00.  
The dialing keys on a touch-tone phone work the same as the  
function keys on your phone’s Handset except you must press #  
before selecting a command.  
You cannot change the Time and Day Stamp or your PIN code from  
a touch-tone phone.  
Setting Your PIN Code  
Using the Handset, you can set a personal two-digit code (00 to 99) for your  
PIN code. You must use your PIN code to access your Answering System  
from a touch-tone telephone.  
Press r  
1.  
.
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED  
BATT LOW  
1
lights orange.  
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
3
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
#
2. Press  
.
8
?
OPR  
0
TONE  
MEM  
SCRMBL FLASH  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
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3. Press your two-digit code.  
22  
For example, use 22 as the  
new PIN number.  
#
4. Press  
again.  
8
?
OPR  
0
You will hear a long tone  
which indicates that the new  
code is saved.  
TONE  
MEM  
SCRMBL FLASH  
CHAN  
RDL/P  
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
INT'C  
R. TONE  
Press r  
5.  
again to return  
REMOTE  
TALK  
to Standby.  
TALK  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
3
9
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
7
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
4
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
7
8
9
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Using a Touch-Tone Phone  
You can operate your Answering System using any touch-tone telephone.  
Use this function to check for recorded messages, play or delete messages,  
or even record a new outgoing message.  
1. Call your telephone number.  
2. During the OGM playback,  
press  
#
followed by your PIN  
number.  
For example, use 33 as  
the new PIN number.  
3. The Answering System  
announces the Time and Day  
Stamp followed by the  
number of messages stored  
in memory. When messages  
are stored in memory, the  
system automatically begins  
playing them now.  
4. You then hear intermittent  
beeps indicating that the  
system is in the Command  
Waiting Mode.  
Note: You must enter a  
command within 20 seconds  
or the Answering System  
hangs up and returns to  
Standby.  
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5. Use this chart to select the  
function you want.  
Function  
Repeat  
Press  
#1  
Play  
#2  
Skip  
#3  
Delete Message  
Answer On/Off  
Stop  
#4  
#5  
#6  
Record OGM  
Play New Message  
Replay OGM  
Help Menu  
#7  
#8  
#9  
#0  
6. When you’ve finished, hang  
up to exit the system.  
Your Answering System  
automatically returns to  
Standby.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your XCA4500A Integrated Telephone Answering Device is not  
performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps. If you are still  
unable to resolve the problems, contact Uniden Customer Service at  
(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.  
Telephone Troubleshooting Chart  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Make sure AC Adapter is plugged  
into the Base Unit and wall outlet.  
Charge light won’t come on when  
Handset is placed in Base Unit.  
Make sure Handset is properly  
seated in Base Unit.  
Make sure that the charging contacts  
on the Handset and Base Unit are  
clean.  
Make sure that the Base Unit  
Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.  
Can’t make or receive calls.  
antenna is fully extended and vertical.  
Move the Handset and/or Base Unit  
to different locations and try again.  
Press the CHAN Button to select  
another channel.  
Check both ends of the Base Unit  
telephone line cord.  
Make sure the AC Adapter is  
plugged into the Base Unit and wall  
outlet.  
Disconnect the AC Adapter for a few  
minutes, and then reconnect it.  
Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may  
be weak. Charge the battery on the  
Base Unit for 15–20 hours.  
Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.  
Set the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch on  
the Handset to RING ON  
.
Extend the Base Unit antenna  
vertically.  
The Handset may be too far away  
from the Base Unit.  
Place the Base Unit away from noise  
sources.  
The Digital Security Code may be  
erased. Set the Digital Code.  
Set the Base Unit Ringer switch to  
Base Unit doesn’t ring or receive a  
page.  
LO or HI  
.
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Answering System Troubleshooting Chart  
Problem  
Suggestion  
Make sure that the Base Unit is  
plugged in.  
Answering System does not work.  
Make sure the Answering System is  
turned on.  
Press the RESET button to reset the  
system after an AC line spike.  
Set the REC TIME/ANN-1 switch in the  
right-hand position.  
Answering System does not answer  
calls.  
The memory may be full. Delete  
some or all of the saved messages.  
The incoming messages may be too  
long. Remind callers to leave a brief  
message.  
Messages are incomplete.  
If you have Call Waiting, set the CPC  
switch to OFF  
.
The memory may be full. Delete  
some or all of the saved messages.  
Check the battery backup, and  
replace the battery if necessary.  
After a power failure, the OGM is  
deleted.  
There has been a power failure and  
the battery backup has been  
completely discharged. Replace the  
battery, and press STOP to reset the  
Answering System.  
Message Counter LED flashes the  
letter  
P.  
Replace the backup battery as soon  
as possible.  
The BATTERY LED on the Base Unit  
flashes.  
Adjust the volume control on the side  
of the Base Unit.  
No sound on the Base Unit speaker  
during call monitoring or message  
playback.  
Press the VOLUME/R. VOL key when  
using the Handset to adjust the  
volume.  
The Handset Receiver volume is not  
loud enough.  
Make sure you’re using the correct  
Cannot access remote call-in features  
from another touch-tone phone.  
PIN number.  
Make sure that the touch-tone phone  
you’re using can transmit the tone for  
at least two seconds. If it cannot, you  
may have to change to another  
phone.  
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Specifications  
General – The XCA4500A complies with FCC Rules, Parts 15 and 68.  
Frequency Control  
Modulation  
Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesizer  
FM  
Operating Temperature  
– 10° to 50° C  
Base Unit  
Receive Frequency  
Transmit Frequency  
Power Requirements  
Size  
48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)  
43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)  
120V AC 60 Hz  
8 38 in. (W) x 5 17 in. (D)  
32  
x 1 78 in. (H)  
Weight  
Approx. 18.9 oz.  
Handset  
Receive Frequency  
Transmit Frequency  
Power Requirements  
Size  
43.72 to 46.97 MHz (25 Channels)  
48.76 to 49.99 MHz (25 Channels)  
Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Pack  
3
11  
3
2 16 in. (W) x 2 in. (D) x 12 32 in. (H) (w/ antenna)  
16  
Weight  
Battery  
Approx. 10 oz. (including battery)  
BT-185  
Capacity  
270 mAh, 3.6V  
6 hours  
Talk Mode  
Standby Mode  
Battery Save Mode  
7 days  
5 weeks  
Answering System  
Memory Type  
Memory Capacity  
Message Length  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
13 min., 42 sec. (40 messages)  
1 min. Incoming Message (max.)  
1 min. OGM (max.)  
Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all  
subject to change without prior notice.  
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®
XCA4500  
Integrated Telephone  
Answering Device  
:
,
UDZZ01355ZZ  
Operating Guide  
PRECAUTIONS  
Before you read anything else,  
please observe the following:  
WARNING!  
Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof.  
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT  
expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM  
BATTERY WARNING  
This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium  
Battery.  
Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to  
cause cancer.  
The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this  
equipment may explode if disposed of in a fire.  
Do not short-circuit the battery.  
Do not charge the Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery  
used in this equipment in any charger other than the one  
designed to charge this battery as specified in this Guide.  
Using another charger may damage the battery or cause the  
battery to explode.  
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM  
BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR  
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY  
Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for  
information concerning reclamation and disposal of  
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.  
Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local  
authorities for information concerning reclamation and  
disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries.  
Answering Device Remote Keys  
1
2
3
1. Repeat Key  
1
2. Play Key  
2
3
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
3. Skip Key  
BATT LOW  
1
4. Message Delete  
2
1
Key  
4
ABC  
DEF  
5. Answering System  
1
5
6
2
3
On/Off Key  
5
6
4
7
3
6
4
7
6. Stop Key  
JKL  
GHI  
MNO  
7.  
OGM7Record  
4
5
8
9
6
Key  
9
8.  
9.  
PKleayy8New Message  
TUV  
PRS  
WXY  
7 8  
8
9
11  
12  
OGM9Review  
?
&
10  
Key  
OPR  
10. Time/ Day Stamp  
0
Reset  
*
TONE  
11. Voice Guided Help  
MEM  
1
2
CHAN  
RDL/P  
Key  
?
VOLUME  
R. VOL  
12. PIN/Security Key  
#
INT'C  
R. TONE  
Handset Controls and Keys  
1
1. Antenna  
2. Talk/Battery Low  
Indicator  
3. Talk Button  
T
4. Numeric Keypad  
5. Tone Button  
*
9
6. Memory  
2
3
RING  
ON  
Programming  
Button  
M
REMOTE  
TALK  
TALK  
7. Intercom Button  
J
BATT  
SAVE  
BATT LOW  
1
2
1
ABC  
DEF  
8. Flash Button  
/ Ringer Tone Select  
Button  
F
1
2
3
10  
3
6
7
O
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
4
5
6
9. Remote Button  
9
4
4
5
PRS  
TUV  
WXY  
r
7
8
9
8
?
10. Ring On/Battery  
OPR  
Save Switch  
0
11  
12  
TONE  
MEM  
11. One Touch Dialing  
1
2
CHAN  
RDL/P  
6
7
8
Buttons  
FLASH VOLUME  
R. TONE R. VOL  
INT'C  
13  
14  
12. Channel Select  
Button  
E
13. Redial/Pause  
Button  
R
14. Volume  
V
Ringer Volume  
/
Select Button  
L
Base Unit Controls and Keys  
1
2
3
4
5 6  
7
8
RING SW PULSE-TONE CPC  
2-5-TS OFF-ON  
REC TIME RING VOL  
ANN-1 OFF-LO-HI  
RESET  
DC IN 9V  
TEL-LINE  
+
-
9
10  
®
CHANNEL  
ULTRACLEAR  
PLUS  
11  
12  
13  
Digital Answering System  
NEW MESSAGE  
0
IN USE  
BATTERY  
CHARGE  
REPEAT  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
14  
ANS ON/OFF OGM  
MEMO INTERCOM  
15  
16  
DELETE  
ExtendAPhone  
SERIES  
POWER  
H
Q
MIC  
PAGE/FIND  
17  
26  
25  
23  
20 19 18  
22 21  
24  
1. Ring Switch (2-5-TS)  
14. Message Play Button  
15. Message Skip Button  
16. Intercom Button  
17. Memo Button  
18. Outgoing Message Button  
19. Answering System On/Off Button  
20. Stop Button  
2. Pulse/Tone Switch  
3. Calling Party Control Switch  
4. Record Time/Ann-1 Switch  
5. Ringer Volume Switch  
6. Telephone Line Jack  
7. DC Power Jack  
8. Reset Button  
9. Handset Retainer  
10. Base Unit Antenna  
11. New Message LED/Button  
12. Message Counter LED  
13. Message Repeat Button  
21. Message Delete Button  
22. Power LED  
23. Charge LED  
24. Battery LED  
25. In Use LED  
26. Microphone  
One Year Limited Warranty  
Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.  
WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION (“Uniden”)  
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for one year, to the original  
retail owner, this Uniden 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 user shall terminate  
and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. The  
warranty is invalid if the Product is (A) damaged or not maintained as  
reasonable or necessary, (B) modified, altered, or used as part of any  
conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden,  
(C) improperly installed, (D) serviced or repaired by someone other than an  
authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this  
warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of  
any system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed or programmed by  
anyone other than as detailed by the Operating Guide for this product.  
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform  
to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, warrantor will  
repair the defect and return it to you without charge for parts, service, or any  
other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred by warrantor or its  
representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty. THE  
LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE  
WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND  
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE  
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY  
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR  
PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow this exclusion  
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation  
or exclusion may not apply to you.  
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is  
void outside the United States of America.  
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If,  
after following the instructions in this Operating Guide you are certain that  
the Product is defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in its original  
packaging). Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the  
defect that has caused you to return it. The Product should be shipped  
freight prepaid, by traceable means, or delivered, to warrantor at:  
Uniden America Corporation  
Parts and Service Division  
4700 Amon Carter Boulevard  
Fort Worth, TX 76155  
(800) 297-1023, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through  
Friday  
Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:  
4,511,761  
4,595,795  
4,523,058  
4,797,916  
®
©1995 Uniden America Corporation.  
Printed in Hong Kong  
All rights reserved.  

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