RCA 1223 User Manual

RCA 1223 User Manual

2-line speakerphone
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2-Line
Speakerphone
User's Guide
Please read this manual before operating
product for the first time.
Visit the RCA website at www.rca4phones.com
Model 1223
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  • Page 1 2-Line Speakerphone User’s Guide Please read this manual before operating product for the first time. Visit the RCA website at www.rca4phones.com Model 1223...
  • Page 2: Equipment Approval Information

    Equipment Approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. 1.
  • Page 3: Interference Information

    2. Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately.
  • Page 4: Hearingaidcompatibility

    • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna. • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment,basic safety precautions should al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Equipment Approval Information...2 Making a Phone Call........18 Interference Information......3 Receiving a Phone Call......18 Hearing Aid Compatibility......4 Adjusting the Handset and Industry Canada (I.C.) Notice....4 Speakerphone Volume ......18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..5 Using the Speakerphone...... 19 Introduction............7 Placing a Call While Talking on Another Short Glossary of Terminology Used in Line ..............19...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction CAUTION: When using telephone equipment,there are basic safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product and save them for future reference. Short Glossary of Terminology Used in this Manual Hook switch. The part of the phone that pops up to activate the phone line when the handset is lifted from the base.
  • Page 8: Important Installation Information

    Important Installation Information • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. •...
  • Page 9: Installation & Setup

    Installation & Setup CAUTION: Disconnect the phone cord from the wall outlet before installing or replacing the batteries. Installing the Batteries Your Caller ID phone uses 4 AA-size alkaline batteries for receiving and storing Caller ID records and for storing the numbers you use for memory dialing, pulse dialing, redial, and predial functionality.
  • Page 10 NOTE: Ensure the handset hook is in the DESK position. Adjust it by pushing up and out of the slot on the base with your thumb, rotate the hook 180°, and replace it back in the slot . FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 One dual-line jack or one Two single-line wall phone...
  • Page 11: Wall Mount Installation

    OFF - Telephone will not ring. LO - Sound will be lowest . HI - Sound will be loudest . 6. Press the Line 1 button if the Line 1 telephone cord is connected. Otherwise, press Line 2. 7. The unit is properly installed if you pick up the handset and hear the dial tone.
  • Page 12: Data Port

    To connect LINES 1 + 2: There are two possible connections. Refer to Figure 1 at beginning of Installation section if you have one single line (RJ11C) phone jack or one dual-line (RJ14C) phone jack. 1. Connect one end of either straight telephone line cord to the jack marked Line 1+2 on the back of the base.
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Caller Id Menu

    Setting Up the Caller ID Menu You should not plug the telephone into the modular jack while setting up the Caller ID menu. 1. Press the Menu button to enter the menu feature configuration mode. # 1. >ENG F R A ESP (CID language default English) # 2.
  • Page 14: Setting The Dial Mode

    3. Press the Review  button to enter digit . NOTE: The local area code may also be entered directly by using the num- ber pad. 4. Press the Menu button to save. Setting the Dial Mode This adjustment allows you to select tone (touch-tone) or pulse (rotary) dialing. 1.
  • Page 15: Reviewing Call Records

    Reviewing Call Records • Press the Review  or  button to view the call records. • Press the Review  button to scroll through the call records from the old one to the next new one. • Press the Review  button to scroll through the call records from the new one to the previous one.
  • Page 16: Callerid Display Messages

    pressing the Dial button. For example, sometimes a 7-digit local number can- not be dialed because it requires a 10-digit or 11-digit format . Press the Dial button repeatedly to scroll through the 7, 10, and 11-digit numbers. 7-digits: 7-digit telephone number (i.e. 555-5555) 10-digits: 3-digit area code + 7-digit telephone number (i.e.
  • Page 17: Speakerphone Basics

    Speakerphone Basics Speakerphone Location Your phone features a speakerphone for ease of use and convenience during a phone conversation. At any time during a conversation, you can lift the handset to stop using the speakerphone. Likewise, when you are using the handset , press the Speaker button and place the handset in the cradle to switch to the speakerphone.
  • Page 18: Line Status Indicators

    Line Status Indicators This two-line phone is designed for use at multiple stations. The indicator light tells you what is happening on each line. When the Icon Means: indicator light is: on the not in use. call being received. Green by this phone.
  • Page 19: Using The Speakerphone

    Using the Speakerphone To use the speakerphone feature, press a line button and then press the Speaker button. For more information refer to Speakerphone Basics. Placing a Call While Talking on Another Line To place a call without hanging up on the first call: 1.
  • Page 20: Conference Calls

    1. Press the Hold button to place a call on hold (the line indicator is red). 2. Press the Line button and pick up the handset or press the Speaker button to resume the conversation. Conference Calls You can use the conference call feature when you have calls on both lines and want to have a three-way conversation.
  • Page 21: Temporary Tone Dialing

    1. Press the Mute button. The mute indicator comes on. 2. Press Mute again to turn it off. Temporary Tone Dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service and want to access customer calling services (such as telebanking and long distance services) that require tone dialing, you can use this feature to temporarily change from pulse to tone service.
  • Page 22: Changing A Stored Number

    NOTE: If necessary, to erase existing memories, or if you make a mistake, use the Delete button. 4. Use the number keys to enter the telephone number (up to 32 digits) and press the Store button to save. (The unit will not dial a phone number in this mode.) The cursor automatically moves to the text line for name entry.
  • Page 23: Copying Redial Numbers To Memory

    5. Press the Store button to confirm and save, and wait for three seconds to exit. NOTE: If the name you want to enter is longer than 12 characters, only the first 12 characters will be copied into memory. Copying Redial Numbers to Memory 1.
  • Page 24: Chain Dialing

    Chain Dialing Chain dialing allows you to dial a sequence of stored numbers from separate memory locations. For example Memory location Local access number Long distance company Authorization code ID Long distance phone number 1. Select the line you want to use by pressing the corresponding line button. 2.
  • Page 25: Troubleshootingtips

    3. Remove the 4 AA-size alkaline batteries from the battery compartment as Push down to shown on the diagram. release the 4. Insert 4 AA-size alkaline battery batteries in the battery compartment. 5. Snap the battery compart- ment door back into place and replace the mounting bracket.
  • Page 26: Warrantyassistance

    area. See paragraph 1 of the Equipment Approval Information section of this User’s Guide for more information). • See No Dial Tone. Incoming Voice Volume Low • Are other phones off hook at same time? If so, this is normal condition as volume drops when additional phones are used at once.
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    For instructions on how to obtain warranty service, you may call Customer Care at 1-877-722-4908 or you may visit our website at www.rca4phones. com. If you prefer, you may write to us at: Supreme Power USA LLC PO Box 501045 Indianapolis IN 46250-1045 Please do not send products to this address as it only adds delays in ser- vice and may result in lost or damaged product.This PO BOX is for written...
  • Page 28 • Ship your product prepaid, to the address we provide. We suggest shipping your product via a traceable carrier, as we are not responsible for lost,mis- directed or damaged shipments. You may want to write the date shipped, carrier and tracking number here: •...
  • Page 29 VisittheRCAwebsiteatwww.rca4phones.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product . 1223 Printed in China 10-36...

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