Important Safety Instructions
- Read and understand all instructions.
- Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
- Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, swimming pool).
- Do not expose the telephone to direct sunlight or extreme cold environment. Do not put the telephone close to heating sources such as radiators, cookers, etc.
- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
- Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to VTech/distributor under the following conditions:
- When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
- If the product has been dropped and the cabinet has been damaged.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
- Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
- Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
- Use only the supplied NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries! The operation periods for the handsets are only applicable with the default battery capacities.
- The use of other battery types or non-rechargeable batteries/primary cells can be dangerous. These may cause interference and/or unit damages. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage arising from such non-compliance.
- Do not use third party charging bays. The batteries may be damaged.
- Please note the correct polarity while inserting the batteries.
- Battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunshine or fire and immersed in water.
- Use only adaptors and battery listed below; Use only the provided external power supply: VTech Telecommunications Limited. Model: VT05EEU06045 | VT05EUK06045. Jiangxi Jian Aohai Technology Co., Ltd. Model:A318-060045W-EU1 | A318-060045W-UK1. Use only the supplied batteries: Yi Yang CORUN battery CO. LTD. Model: Ni-MH AAA 400mAh 1.2V.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries (WEEE)
For European Union and countries with recycling systems:
Symbols (♻️, ?) on products, packaging, or documents indicate that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. Take them to applicable collection points for proper treatment, recovery, and recycling according to national legislation. This helps save resources and prevent negative environmental and health effects.
For business users: Contact your dealer or supplier for disposal information.
Outside the European Union: Contact local authorities or dealers for correct disposal methods.
Note for battery symbol (?): May be used with a chemical symbol, complying with relevant directives.
Recycle your device (WEEE directive 2012/19/EU): The WEEE logo (♻️) indicates this product must be disposed of at a designated collection point for hazardous waste recycling.
Approval and Conformity
This product is intended for use within Europe and the UK. It complies with the essential requirements of the EU's Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) and the UK's Radio Regulations 2017.
Vtech Telecommunication Ltd. declares that this telephone (CS2050/CS2051/CS2052/CS2053) complies with essential requirements and relevant provisions of these directives. The declaration of conformity is available at www.vtechphones.eu.
The CE (??) and UKCA (??) symbols confirm conformity.
Importer: VTech Electronics Europe Plc, Napier Court, Abingdon Science Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3YT.
Manufacturer: VTech Telecommunications Ltd., 23/F, Tai Ping Industrial Centre, Block 1, 57 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Operating Conditions & Power Consumption:
| Operating Condition | Power Consumption |
|---|---|
| Off mode | <1 W |
| Network standby mode | <1 W |
Customer Service and Product Warranty
IMPORTANT: Retain this guide with your sales receipt as proof of purchase date.
Customer Service: Call 0330 678 1988 or email service-ukphone@vtechphones.eu.
Product Warranty
Thank you for choosing this quality product from VTech.
- This product is covered by a one-year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship.
- The product may be returned to the place of purchase.
- This warranty is void if the product is damaged due to misuse, modification, unauthorized repair, faulty batteries, battery discharge, or incorrect electrical connections.
- This warranty is personal to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
- Breakages to the LCD screen are not covered by the warranty.
VTech Electronics Europe Plc, c/o XPO Logistics, Warehouse 350, Cat & Fiddle Lane, West Hallam, DE7 6HE
This warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect consumers' statutory rights.
This warranty is valid for the UK and Ireland only. For products purchased outside the UK and Ireland, contact your local distributor or place of purchase.
Getting Started: Setup and Charging
Connect the base / charger
1. Connect the power adapter to the telephone base and plug it into a wall outlet.
Install the battery
1. Open the battery compartment cover on the handset.
2. Insert the NiMH battery pack, ensuring correct polarity (positive [+] and negative [-] terminals match the markings inside the compartment).
3. Close the battery compartment cover securely.
Charge the battery
Place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge. A charging indicator will appear on the handset screen.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crystal controlled PLL synthesizer | |
| Transmit frequency | 1.88 GHz to 1.9GHz |
| Channels | 10 |
| Nominal effective range | <250mW |
| RF power | Actual operating range may vary according to environment conditions at the time of use. |
| Power requirement (Handset Battery) | CORUN Ni-MH AAA 400mAh 1.2V |
| Power requirement (Base/Charger - EU plug) | VTech: VT05EEU06045, Jiangxi Jian Aohai: A318-060045W-EU1. Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.15A, Output: 6V DC 0.45A 2.7W. |
| Power requirement (Base/Charger - UK plug) | VTech: VT05EUK06045, Jiangxi Jian Aohai: A318-060045W-UK1. Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz 0.15A, Output: 6V DC 0.45A 2.7W. |
Included Charger Sets:
- CS2051: 1 set
- CS2052: 2 sets
- CS2053: 3 sets
Settings
Access settings via the handset menu. Press the Menu/OK button (often labeled with a checkmark or OK symbol) and navigate using the Up/Down arrow keys (▲/▼).
Set Language
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → LANGUAGE → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select: English | Deutsch | Français | Italiano | Español | Nederlands → Press OK
Set Date or Time Format
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → DATE & TIME → Press OK
- Date Format: Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select DD-MM-YY or MM-DD-YY → Press OK
- Time Format: Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select 12 HR / 24 HR → Press OK
Set Date & Time
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → DATE & TIME → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Set Date or Set Time → Press OK → Enter the date → Press OK → Enter the time → Press OK
Ringer Settings
External Calls
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Ring Setup → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Ext, Ring → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select melody → Press OK
Internal Calls
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Ring Setup → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Int, Ring → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select melody → Press OK
Ringer Volume
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Ring Setup → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Ring Volume → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select volume → Press OK
To exit menus, press the Clear/Off button (C/) repeatedly.
Answering Machine
Turn On/Off the Answering Machine
On the handset: Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → ANS. MACHINE → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → TAM ON/OFF → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to choose On/Off → Press OK
On the base: Press the Answering Machine button (often indicated by a message icon ✉️) to turn on; press again to turn it off.
Record Your Message
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → ANS. MACHINE → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → TAM SETTINGS → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → OGM SETTINGS → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → RECORD MESS → Press OK.
You will hear a beep tone, and then you can record your message. Press the Stop button (often labeled with a square icon ⏹️) to end the recording. The system will repeat your recorded message.
Message Playback, Control, and Skip
When there is a message on the answering machine, press the following keys on the base:
- Play/Stop: Press the PLAY/STOP button (▶️/⏹️) to play messages or pause playback.
- Delete: Press the DELETE button (❌) to delete the current message.
- Repeat: Press the REPEAT button (⟳) to replay the current message.
- Skip: Press the SKIP button (➡️) to move to the next message.
To activate handset controls during message playback, press:
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → ANS. MACHINE → Press OK → MSG PLAYBACK → Press OK
Use these handset keys to control messages:
| Stop | Delete | Repeat | Skip |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⏹️ | ❌ | ⟳ | ➡️ |
Phonebook
Access the phonebook via the handset.
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Phonebook → Press OK → All Contacts → Press OK (twice) → Add → Press OK
Enter Name: → Press OK and enter name → Press OK
Enter Number: → Press OK and enter phone number → Press OK → Melody 1 → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select melody → Press OK
Tone Settings
Set Key Tone On/Off
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Tone Setup → Press OK → Key Tone → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to choose On or Off → Press OK
Set Alert Tones On/Off
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Tone Setup → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to choose Battery Tone or Out of Range → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to choose On or Off → Press OK
Alarm
Set Alarm Time and Activation
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Alarm → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → On → Press OK → Enter alarm time in 24 hr format → Press OK
Display SNOOZE → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select Snooze On or Off → Press OK
Auto Answer
Set Auto Answer
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → HS Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Auto Answer → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) to select On or Off → Press OK
Nuisance and Unwanted Call Blocker
Add a Call Block Entry
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Call Blocker → Press OK → Black List → Press OK → ADD → Press OK → NAME → Press OK and enter name → Press OK → Number → Press OK and enter phone number → Press OK
Block Unknown Calls
Press Menu/OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Call Blocker → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Settings → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Call Type → Press OK → Press Up/Down (▲/▼) → Unavailable → Press OK
Call Blocking Options
Choose from the table below to block different types of calls:
| Block Mode | Call Type |
|---|---|
| OFF | Block feature is off. All calls ring normally. |
| WITHHELD | (Withheld number) |
| BLOCK ALL | No ring for all calls. |
| INTERNAT'L | (International number) |
| ALLOW WLIST | Ring for those numbers in the White List. |
| UNAVAILABLE | (Unavailable number) |
| BLOCK BLIST | Ring for all calls except numbers in the Black List. |
| PAYPHONE | (Payphone number) |
Quick Access Keys
These keys provide shortcuts for common functions:
- Call list: Access call history.
- Redial list: Access recently dialed numbers.
- Phonebook: Access saved contacts.
- Call Blocker: Access call blocking features.
- Mute ringer: Temporarily silence the ringer.
- Recall: Access recall functions (e.g., flash).
- Pound (#) / Hash key: Used for specific functions or entering characters.
- Keypad lock: Lock/unlock the keypad.
- Star (*) key: Used for specific functions.
- Space: Enter a space character.
- 1: Often used for specific functions or speed dial.
Other Controls/Indicators on the Base
- Adjust base volume: Control the base unit's volume.
- Find HS: Locate a misplaced handset.
- Line in use: Indicates the phone line is active.
- Message number: Displays the number of new messages on the answering machine.
