Cat. No. 43-785
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-285
Microcassette Telephone Answering System
with Big Button Phone, Memory, and
Remote Operation
43-785.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 7:54 AM
Page 1: ... 43 785 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 285 Microcassette Telephone Answering System with Big Button Phone Memory and Remote Operation 43 785 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 7 54 AM ...
Page 2: ...er On lets you call from a remote location to set the an swering system to answer calls Selectable Toll Saver lets you avoid unnecessary toll charges when you call long distance to check your messages VOX Voice Activated Recording stops recording after 7 seconds of silence to conserve tape space for other messages TELEPHONE Adjustable Ringer allows you to set the volume level of the ringer or turn...
Page 3: ...one line We refer to this power draw as the de vice s Ringer Equivalence Number or REN The REN is on the bottom of your answering system If you are using more than one device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your phones might not ring and your answering system might not answer In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is im...
Page 4: ...etting the Answering System to Answer Calls 12 Setting the Number of Rings 12 Setting the System s Volume 13 Screening Calls 13 Playing Messages 13 Telephone Operation 15 Using REDIAL 15 Using FLASH 15 Using Tone Services with a Pulse Line 15 Memory Dialing 16 Storing a Number 16 Dialing a Stored Number 16 Remote Control Operation 17 Remote Answer On 17 Remote Playback 17 Erasing the Messages 18 T...
Page 5: ...OC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C LOADING THE CASSETTE Your answering system comes with an MC 60 cassette tape 30 minutes of recording time per side You can buy additional and different length cas settes at your local RadioShack store 1 Turn the supplied cassette s hub with the tip of a pencil to take up any tape slack 2 Lift open the cassette compart ment door 3 Put the cassette in t...
Page 6: ...n outgoing message is already re corded the answering system auto Illust matically plays it back If there is no outgoing message the answering system sounds a continuous tone until you record a message see Record ing the Outgoing Message on Page 6 Note When the answering system has power if the cassette tape is bro ken or is not inserted properly the system sounds a continuous tone To stop the ton...
Page 7: ...is first saved on a digital chip and is then recorded onto the cassette tape Wait until the answer ing system plays back the message before you continue installing your an swering system The answering system saves all infor mation including the outgoing mes sage on tape so it will be saved during a power failure When power is restored after a power failure the an swering system plays the tape auto...
Page 8: ...K 2 Align the adapter s power cord with the left slot on the top and bottom of the mounting bracket Align the modular cord with the right slot on the top of the mount ing bracket Pull the other end of the modular cord through the large hole in the center of the bracket 3 Insert the mounting bracket s tabs into the slots on the bottom of the answering system Then pull the bracket up until it snaps ...
Page 9: ...et in the cradle while the answering system is mounted on the wall 8 Proceed to Connecting the Hand set on Page 10 Illust Illust Directly on the Wall Using a drill and screws not supplied and the supplied mounting bracket you can easily mount your TAD 285 directly on the wall 1 At the desired mounting location drill two holes 31 4 inches apart one above the other 2 Thread a screw into each hole un...
Page 10: ...h the screws on the wall then slide the bracket down onto the screws until it is secure 8 Pull the handset holder toward you as far as it will go Hold it out as you rotate the holder 180 then let it snap back in place The holder s tab helps hold the handset in the cradle while the answering system is mounted on the wall 9 Proceed to Connecting the Hand set on Page 10 CONNECTING THE HANDSET Plug on...
Page 11: ...r T for tone If you are not sure which type you have do this test once you con nect the phone to power 1 Set P T to T 2 Pick up the handset and listen for a dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service If the dial tone continues you have pulse ser vice Set P T to P Notes The button does not function when P T is set to P If you have pulse service and ...
Page 12: ...s for the remote operation security code If the correct code is not entered the answering system beeps twice and hangs up See Remote Control Oper ation on Page 17 To have the answering system not an swer calls rotate VOLUME to STOP The red light turns off SETTING THE NUMBER OF RINGS You can select the number of rings the answering system waits before it an swers calls Set 1 4 9 TOLL SAVER to the d...
Page 13: ... light blinks once for each message stored If you have two messages the light blinks twice followed by a pause then blinks twice more and so on If you have more than four messages the light blinks continuously To play the messages press PLAY The answering system beeps re winds then plays the messages To pause playback for up to 60 sec onds press PLAY To restart play back press PLAY again Notes If ...
Page 14: ... light turns off The tape fast forwards to the end of all the mes sages and resets to answer calls The system beeps twice and the red light blinks again To replay the messages simply press PLAY again 43 785 fm Page 14 Monday August 16 1999 7 54 AM ...
Page 15: ...Waiting you can put your current call on hold and answer another call on the same line by pressing FLASH Press FLASH again to alternate be tween the two calls Note If you do not have any special telephone services pressing FLASH might disconnect your current call USING TONE SERVICES WITH A PULSE LINE Some special services such as alter nate long distance and bank by phone require tone signals If y...
Page 16: ...ocation number 0 9 on the keypad to store the number in standard memory or press any one of the three direct memory keys or to store the number in that priority memory 3 Hang up the phone Dialing a Stored Number To dial a number stored in standard memory press MEMORY then press the memory location number The telephone automatically dials the number stored in that location To dial a number stored i...
Page 17: ...back your messages from a remote phone follow these steps 1 Dial your phone number If the answering system is set to TOLL SAVER it answers on the second ring if there are mes sages If there are no messages the answering system answers on the fourth ring 2 When the outgoing message stops and a beep sounds enter the remote operation security code within 5 seconds Be sure each button press is at leas...
Page 18: ...ode within 8 seconds after the four short beeps at the end of all the messages After the answering system beeps hang up the phone Note After you erase messages by remote you cannot recover them even if you press SAVE as soon as you get back to your answering sys tem 43 785 fm Page 18 Monday August 16 1999 7 54 AM ...
Page 19: ...onnect the modular phone plug Check to see if the phone works properly Be sure you have electrical power The answering sys tem records a dial tone beeping or the operator s voice instead of the caller s message The caller hung up with out leaving a message or without using the maximum time and your phone company does not send out CPC Calling Party Control signals If this happens often dis cuss the...
Page 20: ...nto the AC outlet Remote control func tions do not work The remote operation security code was not entered correctly Enter the correct code You are using a pulse dialing phone Use a touch tone phone or pocket tone dialer The tone output from the phone or tone dialer is not long enough Press and hold the buttons for at least 1 2 second or try using another phone or dialer The telephone line is nois...
Page 21: ...C outlet replace the tape then plug the adapter back into the AC outlet Slack in the cassette tape Unplug the adapter from the AC outlet remove the cas sette from the answering system and turn the cas sette s hub with the tip of a pencil to take up any slack Then replace the tape and plug the adapter back into the AC outlet Problem Cause Solution 43 785 fm Page 21 Monday August 16 1999 7 54 AM ...
Page 22: ...vironments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the answering system away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the answering system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the answering system Modifying or tampering wi...
Page 23: ...any attempts to notify you in ad vance If advance notice is not practi cal the phone company notifies you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Also the phone company can make changes to its lines equipment oper ations or procedures that could affect the operation of your answering sys tem The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to pr...
Page 24: ...RadioShack is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the prod uct or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profit or costs of removal installation or reinstallation EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURA...
