3-232-394-11(1)

For the customers in the USA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
About This cordless handset
Thank you for purchasing the cordless handset SPP-H273! This cordless handset is an optional handset for Sony QuadraStation 2.4 series SPP-A2780, SPP-A2770, SPP-S2730, and SPP-S2720. The phone systems can be expanded to a total of four cordless handsets and realizes the intercom conversation between a couple of cordless handsets (Walkie-Talkie function). First, read the followings. Be sure to register this cordless handset to the base phone or the base unit before use. (See Registering a cordless handset below.) For details on operation of the cordless telephone, refer to the operating instructions of your phone system. The names printed on the buttons and controls may differ from that of the cordless handset supplied with the SPP-A2780 and SPP-A2770. It is recommended to attach the supplied sticker for the reference of the Answering function. (See Attaching the supplied sticker below.)
Registering a cordless handset
The phone systems can be expanded to a total of four cordless handsets. The station number of the base phone (or base unit) is set to 0 and that of the cordless handset (supplied with the base phone or base unit) is set to 1 at the factory. The station number of the cordless handset newly added to the system will be one of the number 2 through 4 in the order of registration. Before you start registering, set all the unit of the system in standby mode and place them close to each other (within a distance of 12 inches). Then do the following procedure on the cordless handset.
Attaching the supplied sticker
You can utilize the supplied two type of stickers provided for the station number (for all QuadraStation 2.4 series) and for the reference of the Answering function (only for the SPP-A2780 and SPP-A2770). Attach them on the cordless handset if necessary.

Specifications

General
Spread method Access method Frequency band Operating channel Supplied accessories Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum FDMA-TDD 2.4075 - 2.4720 GHz 40 channels Charger/AC power adaptor (AC-T127) Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T38) Sticker (for station number/Answering function) (1 sheet)
To attach the sticker for the station number
Attach either of the two forms on each cordless handset to your preference.

Cordless Handset

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones (verso)
1. 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. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Caution

Do not register two or three cordless handsets at the same time. Doing so may result in more than one cordless handsets having an identical station number.
To attach the sticker for the Answering function (only for the SPP-A2780 and SPP-A2770)
Attach the sticker for the reference of the button operation required for playing back the recorded messages as shown in the figure.

Cordless handset

Power source Battery life Battery charging time Dimensions Rechargeable battery pack BP-T38 Standby: Approx. 6 days Talk: Approx. 5 hours Approx. 12 hours Approx. x x inches (w/h/d), antenna excluded (approx. 58 x 166 x 48 mm) Antenna: Approx. inches (approx. 72 mm) Approx. 8.1 oz (approx. 230 g), battery included

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Setting up the cordless handset

Owners Record

The model number is located at the bottom of the unit and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SPP-H273 Serial No. ________________

Notes on power sources

On battery pack

within 12 inches

Charger
Power source Dimensions Mass DC 9 V from AC power adaptor AC-T127 Approx. x x inches (w/h/d) (approx. 80 x 64 x 102 mm) Approx. 2.7 oz (approx. 75 g)
Preparing the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using your cordless handset.
Store the battery pack at a temperature between 41F (5C) and 95F (35C) for best performance. If you do not use the cordless handset for a long period of time, remove the battery pack after charging for more than 12 hours.

BP-T38 Red Black

Base phone (or base unit)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

COMMON INFORMATION

1. This equipment complies with Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC rules for the United States. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information. 2. If this equipment (SPP-H273) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isnt practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. 3. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-H273), for repair or warranty information, please contact Sony Direct Response Center: Tel 1-800-222-7669. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. 4. All repairs will be performed in an authorized Sony service station. 5. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the Phone Company or Party Lines. 6. This equipment is hearing aid compatible. When programming emergency numbers and (or) making test calls to emergency numbers: 1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. 2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evenings.
1 Press (PGM). 2 Press (INTERCOM).
You hear a confirmation beep.

On power failure

During a power interruption, you cannot make or receive calls, and you cannot use the answering machine (In the case of SPP-A2780 and SPP-A2770 only).

Front side

To an AC outlet
For the customers in the USA RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection, recycling or proper disposal. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) advises you about spent battery collection by the following phone number.

ENTER SYSTEM ID _

NEW OLD MASSAGE RING OFF

Hearing-Aid Compatible

AC-T127 To DC IN 9V CHARGE lamp

SPP-H273

Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.
1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the cordless handset. 2 Connect the battery connector with correct polarity (black wire
goes on lower side and red wire goes on upper side).
(Example: the bottom of SPP-A2780)
Call toll free number: 1-800-822-8837 (United States and Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.
3 Enter the 10 digits system ID
by pressing the dialing keys. The system ID is shown on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the base phone (or base unit).
3 Hook the cords and insert the battery pack. Then close the lid. 4 Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack of the

Maintenance

Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as they may damage the finish of the cabinet. If the charge terminals of the charger and cordless handset are soiled, wipe them with a soft cloth.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.
charger and to an AC outlet and place the cordless handset on the charger. The CHARGE lamp on the charger lights up when the cordless handset is properly seated on the charge terminals of the charger. Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours so that the battery is fully charged. The CHARGE lamp remains lit even after charging is completed.

System ID

If you have any questions or problems concerning your phone, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about: Approx. 5 hours when you use the cordless handset continuously Approx. 6 days when the cordless handset is in standby mode.
Notes The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even when not in use. If you leave the battery pack in the cordless handset without charging it, the battery pack will be completely discharged. It may require several times of charging to recover to its full capacity. While charging, the battery pack warms up. This is not a malfunction.

4 Press (PGM).

You hear a long confirmation beep and the assigned station number is displayed.
Notes Do not allow more than 60 seconds to elapse during the operation procedure. Once you add a cordless handset to the base phone (or base unit) system, you cannot change the station numbers, or cancel the additional registrations. When you press any button other than (PGM) to use an unregistered cordless handset, the message PLEASE REGISTER THIS HANDSET will appear on the display, and five short error beeps will be heard. You must first register the cordless handset you want to add to the system. If you try to register a cordless handset which you have already added to the system, the five short error beeps will be heard and the registration will be canceled. If the registration is unsuccessful, ERROR will appear on the display, and five short error beeps will be heard after (PGM) is pressed in step 4. Move the cordless handset closer to the base phone (or base unit), and then start over the procedure.

Troubleshooting

If youve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the cordless handset, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Remedy Make sure the system ID is correct. The cordless handset is charged enough. Make sure all the cordless handset is placed close to the base phone or base unit. Place the cordless handset on the charger. The station number of the cordless handset appears on the display. Attach the supplied station number sticker on the cordless handset for remembrance sake.
To obtain the best performance from the battery
Do not place the cordless handset on the charger after each call. The battery works best if the cordless handset is returned to the charger after two or three calls. However, do not leave the cordless handset off the charger for a long period of time as this will completely discharge the battery pack.
You cannot register a station number on the cordless handset. You do not know the station number of the cordless handset.
When to purchase a new battery pack
If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 12 hours of charging, the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask for a Sony BP-T38 rechargeable battery pack.
Note Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.
To check the station number assigned to the cordless handset

HANDSET 2

IMPORTANT NOTE
Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to your WARRANTY card when having your equipment repaired at an authorized Sony service center. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the following guidelines in order to protect body from exposing to RF electromagnetic energy. 1. Avoid direct body contact with transmitting antenna during telephone conversation. 2. Do not replace or modify the transmitting antenna in any way.

Power source/battery

The station number of the cordless handset appears on the display of the cordless handset while it is seated on the charger. You can also utilize the supplied sticker of the station number and attaching on the cordless handset.
Wipe the charge terminals of the charger and The CHARGE lamp on the cordless handset with a soft cloth for the charger does not better contact of the charge terminals. light up when you place Make sure the cordless handset is placed on the cordless handset to the charger properly. charge. Make sure the cordless handset is placed on the charger with front side facing forward. Use only the supplied AC-T127 AC power adaptor. The battery duration is short. The battery pack was charged less than 12 hours (due to power failure, etc.). The usage life of the battery has expired and needs replacement. Use only the supplied AC-T127 AC power adaptor.

Cordless Telephone Batteries

CTB01-BP1

Cordless Phone Batteries

CTB02-BP1

CTB03-BP1

CTB04-BP1

Panasonic KX-T3800, KX-T4046A, KX-T4316AL, KX-T4200, Uniden EX-155, EX-200, EX-300, EX-400, EX-422, EX-500, EX-550, AT&T & others
Telstra Freedom 100/200, Sony SPP-55/65, DSE F7022/7033/7025/7026, Panasonic P-P303PA, Shimasu F7008/7228/7808, Cobra, AT&T & others Uniden XE600, Voca CT1000 & others
DSE, Panasonic, Supercall & others

Phonepower NHT

300mAh

3/N270AA

270mAh

2x2/CP300H

CTB05-BP1

CTB06-BP1

CTB07-BP1

Panasonic

CTB08-BP1
Cobra CP-468S, GME, Shimasu F7200, Sony BPT-10, SSP50/80, SPP80/90/510, Toshiba FT-6000/6100/6200 /6300/6310/6400, Uniden EX250/350/777 & others Voca CT7800 & others
Cosmo, Panasonic P-P301PA original battery KX-A36A (most), Sony, Toshiba, Uniden XC301/310/315/320/330/340/345/360 /610/650/660/680,XE200/300/400/500/700 (BT161) & others

Solder Tags

ATD, DSE, James Hardie, Uniden XE600, Voca & others

Phonepower NHS

4/N270AA

3/P-30AARM

CTB09-BP1

CTB10-BP1

CTB11-BP1

CTB12-BP1

Goldstar GST-1100/1200/GTE-3100, Panasonic, Radio Shack, Shimasu F7002/7102/7220, Skyphone SCP-3000 & others
Audioline CDL1A/310/450/500/501/FF-895, Cobra, GE, Panasonic P-P302PA, Sanyo (most), Sharp CDL400, Telstra Freedom 120/220/250/320/400/440/450/500/710 & others
Access CT880, Cobra, Panasonic KX-A36/P-P501PA, Sharp CL-A40W, South Western Bell, Uniden EX-255/2100 /3101/3102/3810/4100/4101/4102/4800 & others Voca CT-3800 & others

3/V250H

250mAh

3/N600AA

600mAh

CTB13-BP1

CTB14-BP1

CTB15-BP1

CTB16-BP1
Tandy & others ATD, Tandy & others
Radio Shack ET400/410, Tandy & others

Green Cap

Panasonic Fliphone KX-A37/P-P201PA/KX-T3000, Cobra CP355S

4/CP300H

2X2/CP300H

3/N110AA

110mAh
Denotes this battery is Nickel Metal Hydride replacement for original Nickel Cadmium battery. Where only the brand of phone the battery suits is mentioned, you need to consult us for the individual phone model type.

Battery Connector Guide

A Bottom

B Bottom

C Bottom

D Bottom

E Bottom

F Bottom

G Bottom

H Bottom

CTB17-BP1

CTB18-BP1

CTB19-BP1

CTB20-BP1

Sanyo CLT-X1 & others Electra 1000 & others
AT&T, Audiovox, Phillips, Voca CA185 (replace old connector) & others
DSE F5800/5805/5810/Y1190/MDL789, Panasonic KX-T3806/ KX-T3856, Sony SPP-100/200/300, Soundesign & others

3/N150N

150mAh

4/N150N

4/N600AA

CTB21-BP1

CTB22-BP1

CTB23-BP1

CTB24-BP1

Wire Leads

Miscellaneous
CosmoTR3039/3040, GE, Panasonic KX-T3807/3822R, Uniden & others Miscellaneous

Goldstar & others

3/CP300H

CTB25-BP1

CTB26-BP1

CTB27-BP1

CTB28-BP1
Miscellaneous Cobra & others

Cobra Mura & others

Uniden & others

CTB29-BP1

CTB30-BP1

CTB31-BP1

CTB32-BP1
Kambrook, Sincoa CP150 & others Panasonic KX-A38/P-P202PA/ KX-T4000/4000MX/4001/4001AL

Black Cap

Belcon, Bowphone, TT Telephone Tech CT630, Voca & others Bell South Southwind models, DSE F7020, Radio Shack ET-542/548 & others
Be sure to check polarity, size and voltage before installing!

I Bottom

J Bottom

K Bottom

CTB05 CTB10 CTB31 CTB38

CTB33-BP1

CTB34-BP1

CTB35-BP1

CTB36-BP1
Akai CP360AUS, Audioline CDL200/400, Avanti Apollo, NEC Flexiphone 50/100, Panasonic P-03RM, Phillips CP-350AUS & others
Cobra CP-468S, General Electric 2-9522/5-2109/5-2201B/ 5-9519, Sony SPP-50/80/SPP-110/SSP-S10 & others Audiovox ATT2R, Cobra CP-200/200S, Phonemate 1120/1121/1140, Voxson VX106 & others
British Telecom Freelance 100/200/300/500, DSE, Matra, Radio Shack, Telstra Freedom 510/520/640 & others

CTB37-BP1

CTB38-BP1

Master

CTB39-BP1

CTB40-BP1

Shimasu F7002, Teac, TT Telephone Tech & others

Pressure Contact

Sony, SPP-560F/860F/SSP-1010/SPP-2010/SPP-3000 replaces original Sony battery BP-T40 4V SLA Battery Telstra Freedom 50 & others

Uniden XC-630/631/633

Sealed Lead Acid

500mAh

3/V150H

CTB41-BP1

CTB42-BP1

CTB43-BP1

CTB44-BP1
DSE F7030, Omni CT-900 Longreach, Uniden DG910 Omni CT-500

Eagle 932

Panasonic, KX-TG200AL/210AL, KX-TCA14, HHR-P505A

3/GP28AAAM

280mAh

3/GP21AAAM

210mAh

3/VH1200AA

1300mAh

CTB45-BP1

CTB46-BP1

CTB47-BP1

CTB48-BP1
Audioline CDL900, Uniden DS71/72, replaces original Uniden battery BT-700 Omni CT-1818
Omni CT-906C, CT-910, Piccolo
Pressure Contact Uniden DG-900, DGA-900, DGA-940, DGA-1980, EXR-2400, EXR-2460 (replaces original battery BT-990/BP-2499), Toshiba Most FT-8000 Series & SX2000 Series (TRB-8258)

3/VH700AAA

700mAh

3 x GP60AA

CTB49-BP1

CTB50-BP1

CTB51-BP1

CTB52-BP1

Pressure Contact Telstra Freedom 901, Vtech VT-1711, VT-1721, VT-9108, VT-9111, VT-9115, replaces original battery 80-4134-00-00 and GP (T272) Philips Icana 5350, Telstra Freedom 460
Panasonic KX-TG2400, KX-TG2500, KX-TG2550, KXT-TG2570 replaces original battery (HHR-P401) Audioline FF-788, FF-888, FF-988 replaces original battery (GP60AAH3BMX)

3 x AA

3/HR-4/5AA

1350mAh

3/GP60AAH

CTB53-BP1

CTB54-BP1

CTB55-BP1

CTB56-BP1
Audioline CDL1A, CDL100, CDL110, CDL310, CDL450, CDL500, CDL501, FF-894-2, FF-894HS, FF-895, FF-895HS replaces original battery (GP60AAH3BML) Ericsson 230, 260 replaces original DT200 series handset battery
Omni SN-900 EnGenius replaces original battery (SN-91/92)
Pressure Contact Goldtron P-600B DECT replaces original battery (GP60AAH3BMJ) Telstra Freedom 70

3/HR-AAAU

3/N700AACL

CTB57-BP1

CTB58-BP1

CTB59-BP1

Panasonic KX-TC1000/1000B/1001/1170/1170AL replaces original battery (P-305PA) Eagle 940
Panasonic KX-TC1801, KX-TC1851, KX-TC1871, KX-TC1890, KX-TG2503AL, KX-TG2583AL replaces original batteries (P-P508PA, P-P510PA)

2/N350AAC

350mAh

3/KR900AAEC

900mAh
Denotes this battery is Nickel Metal Hydride replacement for original Nickel Cadmium battery. Where only the brand of phone the battery suits is mentioned, you need to consult us for the individual phone model type. Please Note: All cordless phone battery cross-references are to be used as a guide only. Master Instruments has relied on information from telephone manufacturers, distributors and end users. Please be sure to check POLARITY, VOLTAGE & SIZE before installing. Master Instruments Pty Ltd will not be held responsible for damage caused due to the incorrect selection and installation of our range of cordless phone batteries. Many of the CTB batteries have the same connector but the polarity is in reverse, so please ensure polarity is correct. E.O.E. - All information contained herein is assumed to be accurate, however no responsibility is assumed by Master Instruments Pty Ltd for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. Please assist us in the addition, omission and correction of this where possible by contacting one of our sales representatives.