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Cat. No. 43-784

OWNER’S MANUAL

Digital Telephone Answering System

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD-1024

with Dual-Announcement

43-784.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:47 AM

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Page 1: ...Cat No 43 784 OWNER S MANUAL Digital Telephone Answering System Please read before using this equipment TAD 1024 with Dual Announcement 43 784 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 7 47 AM ...

Page 2: ...or just playing an announcement without recording a mes sage And when the TAD s memory is full it switches automatically to just play ing an announcement Two Way Recording lets you record both sides of your phone conversation Voice Time Day Stamp announces the time and day when each message was recorded Programmable Remote Operation Security Code lets you set a three digit personal remote operatio...

Page 3: ...ourself or others in your home or office Note Your TAD 1024 requires a 9V battery for memory backup This TAD is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable FCC standards This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclo sure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tric shock Do not open the product s...

Page 4: ... the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five or three in rural areas your phone s might not ring and your TAD might not answer If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT Your TAD complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company Both num bers are on the label on the bottom ...

Page 5: ...nswer Calls 11 To Answer and Record 11 To Announce Only 11 Recording Incoming Messages 11 Screening Calls 12 Playing Messages 12 Deleting Messages 13 Recording a Memo 14 Recording a Conversation 14 Using Call Break Through 15 Changing the CBT Code 15 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code 16 Remote Operation 17 Remote Answer On 17 Using Remote Commands 18 Troubleshooting 19 Resetting the TAD ...

Page 6: ...r of the jack to be installed is RJ11C CONNECTING TO THE TELEPHONE LINE To connect the TAD to the phone line plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the TEL LINE jack on the back of the TAD Then plug the cord s other end into a modular phone line jack You can also connect a telephone to the TEL jack on the back of the TAD using a second modular phone cord not sup plied CONNECTING POWER Inse...

Page 7: ... saves the messages and the settings for the day time and security code We recommend you use an alka line battery such as RadioShack Cat No 23 553 Caution Always use a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type Follow these steps to install the backup battery 1 Use a flat blade screwdriver to lift the battery compartment cover 2 Snap the battery s contacts firmly to the battery connec...

Page 8: ...he TAD to the desired lis tening level 2 To change the day of the week re peatedly press MEMO REPEAT to move backward or CODE SKIP to move forward until the TAD an nounces the desired day of the week 3 Press STOP TIME SET The TAD an nounces the preset hour 4 To change the hour repeatedly press MEMO REPEAT to move back ward or CODE SKIP to move forward to the desired hour 5 Press STOP TIME SET The ...

Page 9: ...pcoming event Be sure the announcement clearly states that the caller cannot leave a message If the TAD 1024 s memory becomes full it will automatically switch from OGM 1 to OGM 2 and play that message for any new calls Note The maximum length for each out going message is 32 seconds As you record the display counts down the re maining recording time Recording the Outgoing Messages 1 To record an ...

Page 10: ...message plays SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS The ring select switch on the back of the TAD controls how long the TAD waits before it answers a call Slide the switch to the appropriate position 2 The TAD answers after two rings 4 The TAD answers after four rings 7 The TAD answers after seven rings T S Toll Saver If there are new mes sages the TAD answers after two rings Otherwise the TAD answers after...

Page 11: ... messages To turn off the TAD so it does not answer calls press ANSWER again OF appears for a few seconds and the power indica tor turns off RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGES The maximum incoming message re cording length is 60 seconds When a re cording reaches 55 seconds the TAD beeps once to notify the caller that time will soon be up When the recording reaches 60 seconds the TAD sounds a long beep th...

Page 12: ...f the TAD PLAYING MESSAGES The display shows the total number of messages If there are new messages the power indicator also flashes until all new messages have been played To play all the messages old and new press PLAY The TAD announces the number of messages recorded each message number and the day and time the message was recorded and then plays the message To play only new messages hold down ...

Page 13: ...e stops play back and displays the total number of messages To stop playback at any time press STOP TIME SET The TAD beeps and re sets to answer calls DELETING MESSAGES To delete a specific message press DE LETE once while the message is playing The TAD beeps once and dL delete briefly appears The TAD deletes the current message then plays the next To delete all messages hold down DE LETE while pl...

Page 14: ... is stored along with the in coming messages To hear the memo simply play back your messages RECORDING A CONVERSATION You can record both sides of a conver sation on any phone connected to the same phone line as the TAD Note It is illegal in some areas to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation including the phone company Check the laws in your area before you ...

Page 15: ...llowing these steps 1 Hold down CODE SKIP until the TAD beeps once Co appears Note If you do not complete each of the following steps within 8 sec onds the TAD stops setting the code Start again from Step 1 2 Press MEMO REPEAT Cc appears followed by the digits of the preset CBT code in sequence then the first digit reappears For example when the security code is 168 the display shows Cc 1 6 8 then...

Page 16: ...en the security code is 784 the display shows Sc security code 7 8 4 then 7 reappears 3 Repeatedly press SKIP CODE or MEMO REPEAT to set the first digit then press ANSWER The second digit appears Note If you enter an incorrect digit press STOP TIME SET then repeat the procedure 4 Press SKIP CODE or MEMO REPEAT to set the second digit then press ANSWER The third digit appears 5 Press SKIP CODE or M...

Page 17: ...t played If there are no new mes sages the TAD waits for four rings before it answers This gives you time to hang up before the TAD an swers so you can avoid unneces sary long distance charges See Setting the Number of Rings on Page 10 REMOTE ANSWER ON Note An outgoing message must be re corded before you can remotely set the TAD to answer calls To set the TAD to answer calls dial your phone numbe...

Page 18: ...s 4 Monitor the room where the TAD is installed The room is moni tored for 15 seconds Press 4 again for another 15 seconds You can repeat this for as long as you like 51 Delete all messages except new messages 6 Stop playback and message recording 7 Record a memo 81 Change OGM 1 82 Play OGM 1 91 Change OGM 2 92 Play OGM 2 1 Change remote operation secu rity code 2 Change CBT Code Skip OGM 1 during...

Page 19: ...he incoming message is unclear Be sure VOLUME is set to the desired sound level The TAD does not answer after two four or seven rings Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls Lo flashes on the display The backup battery is weak Replace the bat tery see Installing the Backup Battery on Page 7 The TAD does not respond to the remote operation security code Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD i...

Page 20: ...ironments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt which can cause prema ture wear of parts Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong de tergents to clean the TAD Modifying or tampering with the TAD s internal components can c...

Page 21: ...interference in a residential area However your TAD might cause TV or radio interference even when it is oper ating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna Increase the distance between the TAD and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the TAD and the radio or T...

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Page 24: ... warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which...

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