Uniden Cordless Telephone XCA550 55 User Manual

Contents  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Battery Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Included with the XCA550/55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Important Electrical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Telephone Line Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Radio Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
More Than One Cordless Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Cordless Telephone Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Selecting a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Telephone Line Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Connecting the Telephone Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Applying Power to the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Adapter Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Desk or Tabletop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Direct Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Extending the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Installing the Handset Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Cleaning the Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setting the Handset Listening Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setting Handset Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setting the Base Ringer Volume (XCA555 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Automatic Digital Code Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Making and Receiving Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Changing Channels, Flash, and Page/Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Programming Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Storing a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Storing a Mixed Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Chain Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Erasing a Stored Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
The Integrated Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Answering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Turning the Answering System On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Reviewing Your Time Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Setting Your PIN Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Setting Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Selecting a Preset OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Setting the Toll Saver Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
VOX/Calling Party Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
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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, and use a dry cloth, without liquid or aerosol  
cleaners.  
4. Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, 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 electrical  
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.  
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.  
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Battery Safety Precautions  
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.  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the XCA550/55 telephone with an integrated digital answering  
system. This phone is designed to exacting standards to provide reliability, long life, and outstanding  
performance.  
This manual describes the operation of the XCA550 and the XCA555 models.  
Features  
The UltraClear Plus innovative technology,  
together with 25 different channels, virtually  
eliminates background noise and provides you  
25 46/49 MHz Channels  
Integrated Digital Answering System  
AutoSecure™  
with the best possible reception during all of your  
Random Code™ Digital Security  
conversations.  
Handset Ringer/Volume Controls  
To protect you against misbilled calls which might  
result from your phone being activated by other  
equipment, Random Code™ digital security  
automatically selects one of over 65 thousand  
digital security codes for the Handset and Base  
Units. Also, the AutoSecure™ feature  
electronically locks your phone when the Handset  
is in the Base.  
UltraClear Plus  
Pulse/Tone Dialing  
AutoTalk™  
AutoStandby™  
10-Number Memory  
1-way Page/Find Button  
Redial/Flash Key  
14 Day Battery Life  
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.  
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 hang up by  
simply returning the Handset to the Base.  
Be sure to visit our Internet site at:  
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Included with the XCA550/55  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact Uniden Customer Service at: (800) 297-1023, 8:00  
am to 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday through Friday.  
Handset  
Base Unit  
Rechargeable Battery  
Long Telephone Cord  
AC Adapter  
Short Telephone Cord  
Operating Guide  
Other Printed Material  
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 phone 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  
Your new phone is designed to achieve the maximum possible range by transmitting and receiving  
according to the highest specifications set forth by the FCC. 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 this phone 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.  
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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.  
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 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.  
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Installation  
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.  
Note: 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 phone on the wall, make sure to change the handset retainer so that the  
tab which holds the Handset faces up. (See page 12 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.  
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.  
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Applying Power to the Base Unit  
The XCA550/55 phones require 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, connect the  
adapter as shown below.  
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.  
Adapter Safety Feature  
The AC adapter furnished with this phone may be equipped with a polarized line plug — a plug having  
one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.  
Do not alter the shape of the blades of the polarized plug.  
If you cannot plug the AC adapter into the outlet, contact somenone about replacing the outlet.  
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5. Plug the other end  
of the cord into the  
telephone jack on  
the wall.  
Desk or Tabletop Installation  
1. Place the Base on  
a desk or tabletop.  
6. Plug the AC  
Adapter into a  
2. Plug the AC  
Adapter cord into  
the 9V DC input  
jack on the Base  
Unit.  
standard 120V AC  
wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use  
an outlet controlled  
by a wall switch.  
Wall Installation  
3. Place the AC  
Adapter cord  
around the strain  
relief.  
Standard Wall Plate Mounting  
These phones are designed to be mounted on a  
standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.  
1. Plug the AC  
Adapter into the  
Base Unit.  
4. Plug one end of the  
long telephone cord  
into the TEL LINE  
jack on the Base  
Unit.  
2. Place the AC  
Adapter cord inside  
the molded channel.  
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3. Plug one end of the  
short telephone  
cord into the  
Direct Wall Mounting  
If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can  
mount your phone directly on a wall. Before  
mounting your phone, consider the following:  
TEL LINE jack on the  
Base Unit.  
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.  
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.  
1. Insert two mounting  
screws 315  
16 inches  
apart. Allow about  
3
16 of an inch  
between the wall  
and screw heads  
for mounting the  
phone.  
5. Place the Base Unit  
on the posts of the  
wall plate and push  
down until it’s firmly  
seated.  
2. Plug the AC  
Adapter into the  
Base Unit.  
6. Plug the AC  
Adapter into a  
standard 120V AC  
wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use  
an outlet controlled  
by a wall switch.  
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.  
8. Plug the AC  
Adapter into a  
standard 120V AC  
wall outlet.  
Note: Do not use  
an outlet controlled  
by a wall switch.  
Setting the Handset Retainer  
5. Place the cord  
inside the molded  
channel on the  
bottom of the Base  
Unit.  
The handset retainer holds the Handset in place if  
your phone is mounted on a wall. The steps below  
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.  
25 CHANNEL  
6. Place the Base Unit  
on the screws and  
push down until it’s  
firmly seated.  
2. Flip the retainer  
over so the tab  
faces up.  
25 CHANNEL  
7. Plug the other end  
of the telephone  
line cord into the  
wall jack.  
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3. Put the retainer  
back into its slot on  
the Base Unit.  
25 CHANNEL  
4. Push down on the  
Handset retainer  
until it snaps into  
place.  
25 CHANNEL  
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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. Then, fully extend the  
antenna.  
Installing the Handset Battery Pack  
1. Press in on the  
Battery Cover  
Release.  
3. Align the plastic  
connector of the  
Nickel-Cadmium  
battery pack with its  
socket and plug it  
in.  
2. Slide the battery  
compartment cover  
down.  
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 numbers stored in 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.  
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talk  
flash/rdl  
batt low  
abc  
def  
3
1
2
volume  
delete  
answer  
ghi  
4
mno  
5jkl  
6
pqrs  
wxyz  
tuv  
7
8
9
status  
repeat  
tone  
oper  
02  
0
#
mem volume pause chan  
play/stop  
skip  
ringer  
page/find  
pin  
progm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
Contacts  
Contacts  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Initial Battery Charging  
Battery Memory Effect  
The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack  
must be fully charged before using your phone for  
Rechargeable batteries can develop a “memory”  
(reduced charge capacity) caused by repeated  
the first time. We recommend that the battery pack charge and discharge cycles. The battery life will  
charge for approximately 15-20 hours, without  
interruption, before plugging the phone line into  
your new phone.  
seem to be shorter every time you use the unit.  
To Avoid this Memory Effect  
At least once a month, operate the unit until the  
“Battery Low” indicator begins flashing. Then  
recharge the battery for a full 15 - 20 hours. Avoid  
putting the handset back in the base after using  
the phone for a short time. And, if possible, do not  
charge the Rechargeable Battery for extended  
periods of time.  
1. Place the Handset  
on the Base Unit.  
Either place the  
Handset facedown  
in the cradle  
—OR—  
Place the Handset  
in the cradle with it  
standing on end  
(desk mount only) .  
Note: Make sure to  
change the  
Handset Retainer  
before hanging up  
the phone (wall  
mounted bases).  
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Low Battery Indicator  
Setting the Handset Listening  
Volume  
When the Battery Pack  
in the Handset is very  
low and needs to be  
charged, the  
TALK/BATT LOW LED  
flashes.  
You can choose two different volume settings  
when using the Handset during a call. When the  
Handset is first used, the volume will be at its  
normal setting. However, you can change to a  
higher volume by pressing  
during a call. To  
V
return to the normal volume, press  
again.  
V
Setting Handset Ringer Volume  
You can choose between two different ringer  
styles, each with a high and low volume. To select  
the style and volume you like best, press the G  
key until you hear the desired setting.  
If the TALK/BATT LOW LED begins flashing, 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.  
Note: Just remember to select your Hanset ringer  
style and volume when you’re not using the phone  
for a call.  
During a Call  
In Standby Mode  
Setting the Base Ringer  
Volume (XCA555 Only)  
Only the T button  
operates.  
None of the buttons will  
operate.  
The Handset beeps and The Handset TALK/BATT  
the TALK/BATT LOW LED LOW LED flashes once  
To adjust the Base Unit  
ringer volume, set the  
ring vol-off lo hi switch to  
the desired setting.  
ring vol  
OFF-LO-HI  
flashes once every 3  
seconds.  
every 3 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 any interruption  
for the Handset to fully recharge.  
Setting the Pulse/Tone Switch  
Be sure the pulse-tone  
switch is in the tone  
position.  
pulse-tone  
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.  
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4. When the beeping  
stops, briefly  
Automatic Digital Code Security  
To avoid unauthorized calls on your phone, a  
Digital Code feature was added to the XCA550/55.  
This Digital Code is shared only between the  
Handset and Base Unit. The Code is set  
remove the Handset  
again, and then  
return it to the Base  
Unit.  
automatically when you first use the phone.  
Note: The status  
LED will blink,  
indicating the Digital  
Security Code is set  
to one of the more  
than 65,000 codes.  
To change the Digital Code, be sure the Handset  
is on the Base, then:  
1. Remove the  
Handset from the  
Base Unit.  
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 reestablish the security link between your  
Handset and Base units:  
1. Restore power to  
the Base Unit.  
2. Place the Handset  
back on the Base  
Unit.  
2. Press the page/find  
button on the Base  
Unit.  
3. The status LED will  
blink, indicating the  
Digital Security  
3. Place the Handset  
back on the Base  
Unit while it’s still  
beeping.  
Code is set again.  
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Using Your Phone  
Making and Receiving Calls  
Changing Channels, Flash, and  
Page/Find  
The following features of the XCA550/55 phones  
are different depending on the Handset’s location  
when you make or receive a call.  
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:  
Handset On  
Base  
Handset Off  
Base  
Press These You Will Hear  
Keys  
Answer  
Call  
Pick up Handset.  
(AutoTalk)  
Press T.  
Changing  
Channels  
A click similar  
Note: Change to when F is  
channels to pressed. There  
help eliminate may be a brief  
Press C.  
Make Call 1) Pick up  
Handset.  
1) Press T.  
2) Listen for dial  
tone.  
2) Press T.  
3) Listen for dial 3) Dial the  
tone.  
4) Dial the  
number.  
background  
noise.  
pause as your  
phone  
searches for a  
clear channel.  
number.  
Flash  
If the call  
waiting tone  
sounds, press caller (if you  
F to accept  
A click, a short  
pause, then the  
Hang up  
Redial  
Return Handset  
to Base.  
(AutoStandby)  
Press T.  
were on a call).  
1) Pick up  
Handset.  
2) Press T.  
3) Listen for dial  
tone.  
1) Press T.  
2) Listen for dial  
tone.  
the waiting call  
— OR —  
— OR —  
3) Press F.  
A click, and  
then a dial tone  
so you can  
make a  
If you have  
finished a call  
and want to  
make another  
call, press F  
to hang up and  
get a dial tone.  
4) Press F.  
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  
different call.  
happens, place the Handset on the Base  
Unit or press T again while holding the  
Handset close to the Base Unit.  
Page/Find  
Press page/find The Handset  
on the Base  
Unit to locate  
the Handset  
will beep more  
than 5 times.  
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Programming Your Phone  
All programming functions must be completed  
Storing a Mixed Number  
when your phone is in standby because  
programming keys will not work while you are on  
the phone.  
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.  
Storing a Number in Memory  
Use these keys to store a mixed mode number in  
memory.  
Use these keys to store a number in memory.  
Note: An error tone will sound and the  
programming procedure will be canceled if more  
than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke  
entry or step.  
Note: An error tone will sound and the  
programming procedure will be canceled if more  
than 20 seconds elapse between each keystroke  
entry or step.  
1. Remove the Handset from the Base Unit.  
1. Remove Handset from the Base Unit.  
2.  
Press M.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED blinks.  
2.  
Press M.  
The TALK/BATT LOW LED blinks.  
3. Enter the number  
you want to store  
(up to 16 digits).  
5551212  
3. Enter the number  
to be dialed in  
5551212  
pulse mode.  
4. If a pause is  
needed during  
dialing to access a  
long distance  
9P  
5551212  
4.  
O on the  
Handset.  
service, press  
.
P
5. Enter the number  
to be dialed in tone  
mode.  
3300  
Note: The P button counts as one digit. Pressing  
Pmore than once increases the length of  
the pause between numbers.  
6. If a pause is  
needed during  
5.  
Press Magain.  
P3300  
dialing to access a  
long distance  
service, press P.  
6. Enter the memory  
location (0-9).  
A tone indicates  
that the number is  
stored.  
Note:The P button counts as one digit. Pressing  
P 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.  
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Dialing a Stored Number  
Erasing a Stored Number  
To dial a number previously stored in memory,  
follow these steps:  
To erase a number previously stored in a memory  
location (0-9), follow these steps:  
1. Remove the  
Handset from the  
Base Unit.  
1. Remove the  
Handset from the  
Base Unit.  
2.  
3.  
2.  
Press M twice.  
Press T.  
3. Press the memory location number (0-9).  
Press M.  
4. Press the memory location number (0-9).  
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.  
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  
numbers.  
2. Dial the main number.  
3.  
At the appropriate time, press M followed by  
the memory location number where the access  
code is saved.  
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The Integrated Answering System  
The XCA550/55 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 uses the phone, or to announce a special message when you’ll be away  
from your phone.  
Features  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
Remote Operation  
Selectable Outgoing Messages  
Built in Flash Memory Backup  
Toll Saver Switch  
12 Minute Record Time  
Call Screening  
Calling Party Control  
Time and Day Stamp  
Memo Messaging Capability  
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.  
Your XCA550/55 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.  
Answering System Setup  
Turning the Answering System  
On/Off  
Setting the Clock  
Each time a message is received, a day and time  
stamp is added when the message is recorded. To  
set the correct day and time, follow these steps.  
1. To turn the  
volume  
delete  
answer  
Answering System  
on, press answer.  
status  
1. Press and hold  
volume  
delete  
answer  
0
clock until you  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
hear a beep.  
status  
0
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
“The day is  
announced.”  
ExtendAPhone  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
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.  
2. Press skip/repeat  
until the day you  
Day of the Week  
Sunday  
Monday  
Press  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
want announces.  
2. To turn the Answering System off, press  
Tuesday  
answer again.  
You will see a  
number (0–6) in the  
display which  
corresponds to the  
day.  
Wednesday  
Thursday  
Friday  
You hear “Answer off.” A tone sounds and the  
Message Counter LED turns off.  
Saturday  
3. Press clock.  
“The hour setting is announced.”  
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4. Press skip/repeat until the current hour  
To set a PIN between 1 – 9, follow these steps:  
setting announces.  
1. Press and hold pin  
volume  
delete  
answer  
until you hear a  
You will see the hour (1–12) displayed.  
beep.  
status  
5. Press clock.  
00  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
“The minute setting is announced.”  
page/f
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
6. Press skip/repeat until the current minute  
ExtendAPhone  
setting announces.  
You will see the minutes (0–59) displayed.  
7. Press clock.  
2. Press pin again.  
3. Press skip/repeat  
until the PIN number  
you want displays.  
volume  
“The AM/PM setting is announced.”  
delete  
answer  
8. Press skip/repeat until the current AM or PM  
status  
repeat  
setting announces.  
02  
play/stop  
skip  
For example, select  
You will see an A or P displayed.  
02 as your PIN  
.
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
9. Press clock.  
ExtendAPhone  
The time you set is announced.  
Reviewing Your Time Stamp  
4. Press pin again.  
Press clock.  
volume  
delete  
The PIN you selected is announced.  
answer  
To set a PIN between 10 – 99, follow these steps:  
The speaker  
status  
0
beeps, and the Day  
and Time Stamp is  
announced.  
1. Press and hold pin  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
volume  
delete  
answer  
until you hear a  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
beep.  
status  
00  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
ExtendAPhone  
page/f
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
Setting Your PIN Code  
You can set a personal two-digit Personal  
Identification Number (PIN) Code (00 – 99), so you  
can access your Answering System from a remote  
location using a touch-tone telephone.  
2. Press skip/repeat  
until the “tens”  
place of your PIN  
displays.  
volume  
delete  
answer  
status  
repeat  
70  
play/stop  
skip  
For example, if you  
want 74 as your  
PIN, then press  
skip/repeat until 70  
displays.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
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Note: If you select 00, then your PIN will be  
between 0 – 9. See “To set a PIN between  
1 – 9" above.  
Note:If the rec time ANN/4/1 switch is in the  
“Announce Only” position, the Message  
Counter LED displays an A when the system  
is in Standby.  
3. Press pin again.  
Recording Your Personal OGM  
4. Press skip/repeat  
volume  
delete  
answer  
1. To record an  
until the “ones”  
volume  
delete  
answer  
outgoing message,  
press and hold ogm  
place of your PIN  
displays.  
status  
74  
.
status  
repeat  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
00  
play/stop  
skip  
Start recording  
after the long tone.  
For example, if you  
want 74 as your  
PIN, then press  
skip/repeat until 74  
displays.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
ExtendAPhone  
5. Press pin again.  
2. Speak clearly while recording your message.  
When you are finished recording, press ogm  
again.  
The PIN you selected is announced.  
Setting Your Outgoing  
Message (OGM)  
You will hear a tone, and your message will  
play on the Base Unit speaker.  
When you receive a call, the Answering System  
answers and automatically plays either a preset  
message or your personal outgoing message  
(ogm).  
Note: You can leave up to a 30-second outgoing  
message.  
Selecting a Preset OGM  
Preset Messages  
After you have recorded an outgoing message,  
you can set your Answering System to play either  
a preset message or your outgoing message.  
The XCA550/55 has two messages programmed  
in its memory. If the rec time ANN/4/1 is set in the  
announce only position (ANN), then the first preset  
message below plays twice, and no incoming  
messages are recorded. If you select either the  
one minute or four minute limit for incoming  
messages and have not recorded a personal  
outgoing message, then the second preset  
message below plays.  
1. Press ogm  
.
volume  
delete  
answer  
Your recorded  
outgoing message  
will begin to play.  
status  
repeat  
00  
play/stop  
skip  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
“Hello. No one is available to take your call.”  
ExtendAPhone  
“Hello. No one is available to take your call.  
Please leave a message after the tone.”  
rec time  
ANN/4/1  
rec time  
ANN/4/1  
ring time  
2-4-TS  
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2. While your recorded outgoing message is  
Using the Reset Button  
playing, press ogm again.  
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.  
A tone will sound, and you hear one of the  
preset messages. After the message plays,  
and the Answering System automatically  
returns to Standby.  
Note: The message, “Hello. No one is  
available to take your call” is played if the  
rec time ANN/4/1 is set to announce only.  
Press reset to delete all stored messages and  
to erase your personal ogm.  
3. To select your  
volume  
delete  
answer  
reset  
recorded message  
again, press ogm  
.
status  
repeat  
00  
play/stop  
skip  
The preset  
message will begin  
to play on the Base  
Unit speaker.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
4. While the preset message is playing, press  
Note:The reset button may also be used in the  
unlikely event that an AC power line  
ogm again.  
disturbance causes the answering system to  
malfunction and become inoperative.  
A tone will sound, and your recorded message  
will play. When your message finishes the  
Answering System automatically returns to  
Standby.  
VOX/Calling Party Control  
Feature  
Setting the Toll Saver Switch  
The Calling Party Control (CPC) feature allows  
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.  
The Ring Time/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 or 4 rings. In the Toll  
Saver (TS) position, the Answering System  
answers after two rings when you have messages  
recorded, and it answers after four 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 time  
2-4-TS  
ring time  
2-4-TS  
rec time  
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Using Your Answering System  
Playing New Messages  
Repeating a Message  
1. Press  
to listen  
1.  
Press  
to review  
6
volume  
volume  
2
delete  
delete  
answer  
answer  
to your new  
your messages.  
messages when  
the new message  
counter is flashing.  
status  
repeat  
status  
repeat  
3
3
play/stop  
skip  
play/stop  
skip  
page/find  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
The time stamp is  
announced after  
each message  
plays, and the  
ExtendAPhone  
ExtendAPhone  
Message Counter  
LED displays the  
number of the  
2.  
Press  
anytime to replay a  
message.  
at  
volume  
1
delete  
answer  
message playing.  
status  
repeat  
1
2. When all messages have played, a long tone  
sounds.  
play/stop  
skip  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
3. The message counter LED stops flashing,  
indicating that all of the new messages have  
been reviewed and saved as old messages.  
ExtendAPhone  
Playing Old Messages  
Pressing  
during a message returns the  
1
To play your old messages, you must first listen to  
any new messages. Once you have listened to all  
new messages, you can review your saved  
messages.  
system to the beginning of that message.  
Pressing again before the message replays  
causes the system to scan back one message.  
If you have several messages, press until  
1
1
you return to the message you want to replay.  
1. Press  
.
6
volume  
delete  
answer  
3.  
Press  
at anytime to stop reviewing  
6
The first old  
message begins  
playing.  
status  
repeat  
messages and return to Standby.  
2
play/stop  
skip  
Note: The system will automatically return to  
Standby if all the messages play.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
The time and day  
each message was  
received is  
ExtendAPhone  
Skipping a Message  
announced after  
the message is  
played. The  
Message Counter  
LED displays the  
number of the  
1.  
Press  
your messages.  
to review  
volume  
2
delete  
answer  
status  
repeat  
3
play/stop  
skip  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
message playing.  
2. Press play/stop  
again at any time to  
stop listening to  
ExtendAPhone  
your old messages.  
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2.  
Press  
anytime to skip to  
the next message.  
at  
volume  
3
Deleting All Messages  
delete  
answer  
You can delete all your messages without deleting  
each separate message.  
status  
repeat  
2
play/stop  
skip  
1.  
Press and hold  
.
volume  
4
delete  
answer  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
Note: You must  
review all new  
status  
repeat  
0
ExtendAPhone  
play/stop  
skip  
messages before  
using the “Delete  
All Messages”  
feature.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
Each time  
is pressed, the system scans  
3
ExtendAPhone  
forward one message. If you have several  
messages, press until you get to the  
3
message you want to play.  
2. A long tone sounds once the messages are  
deleted.  
3.  
Press  
at anytime to stop reviewing  
6
messages and return to Standby.  
Important: This cannot be undone, so be sure  
you want to delete all the messages before  
using the “Delete All Messages” feature.  
Note: The system automatically returns to  
Standby when all messages play.  
Deleting a Message  
Message Full Indication  
1.  
Press  
your messages.  
to review  
volume  
2
delete  
answer  
The XCA550/55 has a maximum record time of  
approximately 12 minutes, 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.  
status  
repeat  
3
play/stop  
skip  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
1. When the memory  
is full, the phone  
will ring 10 times  
before the  
2. If you decide to  
delete a message,  
volume  
delete  
answer  
announcement “No  
remaining time for  
incoming  
press and hold  
4
status  
repeat  
2
anytime during the  
message.  
play/stop  
skip  
messages” plays.  
page/find  
pin  
ogm  
memo  
clock  
The system beeps  
and immediately  
goes to the next  
message.  
ExtendAPhone  
2. Delete some or all the of your messages.  
Note: When you press  
, you are deleting  
4
the message. Once the message is deleted, it  
cannot be replayed.  
3. When all messages have played, a long tone  
sounds.  
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Leaving a Memo Message  
You can use the XCA550/55 to leave a Memo  
Message for someone else who uses your  
Answering System.  
2. Speak into the  
microphone. When  
you are finished  
recording, press  
memo again.  
To record a memo message, follow these steps:  
1. Press and hold  
memo until you hear  
a long tone, and  
then release the  
key.  
There is a tone,  
and the Message  
Counter begins to  
flash, and the  
system returns to  
standby.  
Two begin flashing  
in the display.  
Remote Operation  
You can operate your XCA550/55 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.  
You cannot change the Time and Day Stamp or your PIN code from a touch-tone phone.  
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.  
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.  
1. Call your telephone number.  
5. Use this chart to  
Function  
Repeat  
Play  
Press  
2. During the outgoing  
message playback,  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
#5  
#6  
#7  
#8  
#9  
#0  
select the function  
you want.  
Skip  
press  
followed  
#
Delete Message  
Answer On/Off  
Stop  
Record OGM  
Play New Message  
Replay OGM  
Help Menu  
by your PIN number.  
6. When you’ve finished, hang up to exit the  
system.  
3. The Answering System announces the Time  
and Day Stamp followed by the number of  
messages stored in memory.  
Your Answering System automatically returns  
to Standby.  
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Troubleshooting  
If your XCA550/55 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.  
Status 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 antenna is fully  
Audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.  
Can’t make or receive calls.  
extended and vertical.  
Move the Handset and/or Base Unit to different  
locations and try again.  
Press C 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.  
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 Ringer Switch to lo or hi.  
Base Unit doesn’t ring (XCA555 Only).  
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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/4/1 switch in either the  
Answering System does not answer calls.  
Messages are incomplete.  
4-minute or 1-minute position.  
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.  
The memory may be full. Delete some or all of  
the saved messages.  
Adjust the volume control on the Base Unit.  
No sound on the Base Unit speaker during call  
monitoring or message playback.  
Make sure you’re using the correct PIN number.  
Cannot access remote call-in features from  
another touch-tone phone.  
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 DXAI685 complies with FCC Rules,  
Parts 15 and 68.  
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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  
1/8  
1/2  
7
in. (W) x 8 in. (D) x 2  
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  
1/4  
1/4  
1/4  
7
in. (H) x 2 in. (W) x 2 in. (D)  
(w/o antenna)  
Weight  
Battery  
Approx. 11.7 oz. (including battery)  
BT-185  
Capacity  
270 mAh, 3.6V  
7 hours  
Talk Mode  
Standby Mode  
7 days  
Answering System  
Memory Type  
Digital Tapeless Recording  
Memory Capacity  
Message Length  
approx. 12 min. (40 messages)  
1 min. or 4 min. Incoming Message (max.)  
30 sec. outgoing message (max.)  
Specifications, Features, and availability of Optional Accessories are all subject to change without prior  
notice.  
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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  
H This equipment contains a Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery.  
H Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.  
H The Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery contained in this equipment may explode if disposed of in a  
fire.  
H Do not short-circuit the battery.  
H 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!  
H Residents of Minnesota should contact 1-800-225-PRBA for information concerning reclamation and  
disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.  
H Residents outside of Minnesota should contact their local authorities for information concerning  
reclamation and disposal of Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.  
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Controls and Functions (Handset)  
6
7
talk  
flash/rdl  
batt low  
1
def  
abc  
3
2
1
ghi  
4
mno  
5jkl  
6
2
3
pqrs  
wxyz  
tuv  
7
8
9
tone  
oper  
0
#
mem volume pause chan  
8
9
4
5
ringer  
6. Talk/Batt Low Indicator  
7. Flash F/Redial Key R  
8. Channel Select Key C  
9. Pause P  
1. Talk Button T  
2. Numeric Keypad  
3. Tone Key O  
4. Memory Key M  
5. Ringer Volume V/Ringer KeyG  
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Controls and Functions (Base)  
1 2 3 4  
8
10 12  
7 9  
11  
5
6
25  
CHANNEL ULTRACLEAR PLUS  
13  
14  
volume  
delete  
answer  
status  
02  
repeat  
play/stop  
skip  
15  
16  
17  
page/find  
pin  
progm  
memo  
clock  
ExtendAPhone  
18  
19  
20 22  
21 23  
1. Base Ringer Switch (XCA555 Only)  
2. Pulse-Tone Switch  
3. DC Power Jack  
13. Ring Time 2-4-TS Switch  
14. Record Time ANN/4/1  
15. Message Repeat Key  
16. Message Skip Key  
17. Message Play/Stop Key  
18. Page/Find Key  
4. Telephone Line Jack  
5. Handset Retainer  
6. Status Indicator  
7. Message Delete Key  
8. Speaker  
19. XCA550/55 Base  
20. PIN Key  
9. Answering System On/Off Key  
10. Message Counter LED  
11. Speaker Volume Contols  
12. Display  
21. Outgoing Message Key  
22. Memo Key  
23. Clock Announce/Set Key  
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Composite Default screen  
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 AM to 5 PM Central, Monday through Friday  
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Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:  
4,511,761  
4,595,795  
4,523,058  
4,797,916  
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