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TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 1 Legal and Warranty Information Section 1 Important Safety Instructions ..............1-1 Section 2 Important Electrical Considerations ............1-2 Section 3 FCC Regulatory Information ................1-2 Part 15 Compliance ..................1-2 Privacy Information ..................1-3 Radio Interference Information ..............1-3 Section 4 I.C.
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term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Section 7 Positioning the Repeater(s) ................ 2-9 Map the Base’s Coverage Area ..............2-9 Test the Location ..................2-10 Daisy-chaining Repeaters ................. 2-10 Multiple Repeater Systems ............... 2-11 Section 8 Installing the Repeater ................2-12 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Section 1 Troubleshooting Chart ................
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List of Figures anD tables ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-1 Single Repeater Attached to Base ................2-2 Figure 2-2 Six Repeaters Attached to Base ................... 2-3 Figure 2-3 Daisy-Chain Layout ....................... 2-4 Figure 2-4 Combo Star and Daisy-Chain Layout ................2-4 Figure 2-5 Back View of the DTL-RPT-2 Repeater ................
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Chapter 1 Legal and Warranty Information ECTION MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS When using the telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. ...
Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This repeater is no exception. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by NEC Corporation of America, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this manual, could void your authority to operate this product.
term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Privacy Information Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of the 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, communication can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own telephone unit, consequently, any communications using the cordless telephone may not be private.
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ I.C. N ECTION OTICE Terminal Equipment NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Up to six repeaters per base station Weather resistant design Low power consumption Specifications term The following specifications apply to the NEC D Cordless DECT DTL-RPT-2 Repeater. AC Power Adapter: Input: 100 ~240VAC 50 ~60Hz Output: 5 V DC, 500 mA Unit weight...
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ ECTION HECKING THE ACKAGE ONTENTS You should have received the following items: repeater AC adapter Mounting screws and wall anchors ECTION OW IT ORKS term The DTL-RPT-2 Repeater repeater lets you extend the coverage area of your D DECT Cordless telephone system in all directions, including up and down.
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term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Configurations Each base supports up to six repeaters, so you can extend coverage in all directions, including through floors and ceilings. Figure 2-2 Six Repeaters Attached to Base ___________________________________________________________________________________ DTL-RPT-2 Cordless DECT Repeater Guide 2 - 3...
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term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ In addition, the DTL-RPT-2 Repeater supports a sequential or "daisy chain" layout to extend coverage in a single direction. Up to three repeaters can be installed in sequence. Figure 2-3 Daisy-Chain Layout When a repeater powers on, it searches for signals from the base and any other repeaters registered to the same base.
term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ECTION ETTING UP YOUR EPEATER Setting up the repeater involves four basic steps: Install the AC adapter on the repeater unit. Register the repeater to the base. Position the repeater at the proper installation site. Install the repeater in its final location.
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ During registration, the LED on the front of the repeater will blink. The table explains what the LED blink patterns indicate. Table 2-1 Repeater LED Patterns State Meaning Steady On The repeater is registered to a base and has a good signal from that base (or another repeater registered to that base).
term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Insert the AC adapter connector into the yellow adapter opening. Thread the cord according to the illustration. Figure 2-7 Threading the AC Adapter Cord Carefully replace the cover, and press until you hear it click. Do not angle it as you replace it.
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Before you start the registration process, be sure you have: A working base A working handset registered to that base Any repeaters you want to register to that base (you must complete the registration process separately for each repeater).
term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Changing Registration To change the registration (register the repeater to a different base), just register the repeater to the new base. The repeater automatically erases the link to the old base when it registers to the new one. ECTION OSITIONING THE EPEATER...
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-8 Mapping the Base’s Coverage Area Test the Location To test the location, plug the AC adapter into the repeater, then hold the repeater in the place where you plan to mount it. The LED should remain on and steady, indicating that the repeater has a good signal from the base.
term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Make a note where you begin to hear noise on the line (the signal is getting weaker). The best location for Repeater 2 is as far from Repeater 1 as possible while still maintaining a good signal. Repeat the process with Repeater 3, if necessary.
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-10 Correct Repeater Installation illustrates repeaters that have been correctly installed. Figure 2-10 Correct Repeater Installation ECTION NSTALLING THE EPEATER Be sure the wall material can hold the weight of the repeater. Never install a repeater in damaged or decaying wall material.
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term Cordless DECT Issue 1.0 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Insert the mounting screw into the anchor, leaving approximately 1/4 inch space between the screw head and the wall. Repeat steps 4~6 for the second mounting screw. Place the repeater over the screw heads and slide it down into place. Connect the repeater to the 120 V AC power outlet.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ECTION ROUBLESHOOTING HART The following chart provides common problems and possible solutions. Problem There is a lot of static when calls hand-off Moving the repeater closer to the base. to the repeater. Checking for interference from electronic and/or devices.
term Issue 1.0 Cordless DECT ___________________________________________________________________________________ ECTION AINTENANCE Unplug the repeater from the wall outlet before cleaning! Wipe the front of the repeater with a damp cloth or an antistatic wipe. Do not apply liquid cleaners directly on the repeater. ...
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