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This fax/data switch has been tested and found to comply with
applicable UL and FCC standards.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of un-
insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important op-
erating and maintenance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
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Summary of Contents for AFX-300

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 1245 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment AFX 300 Deluxe Automatic Fax Data Switch 43 1245 fm Page 1 Wednesday August 18 1999 9 51 AM...

Page 2: ...0 also includes several special features that let you customize its operation based on your needs Using either a remote touch tone phone or one on the same line as the AFX 300 you can adjust the numbe...

Page 3: ...e that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important op erating and maintenance instructio...

Page 4: ...tal REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line Your AFX 300 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC regis...

Page 5: ...achine Fax Modem 20 TAD Operation with a Fax Machine Fax Modem and a Data Modem 21 Answering Calls in Person 22 Letting the AFX 300 Answer Calls 23 Switching Fax Calls Manually 24 Using a Touch Tone P...

Page 6: ...tive Ring 36 Turn On Off the FAX and MODEM Jacks 36 Turn On Off the TAD Jack 37 Turn On Off the Fax Password 38 Route Data Modem Calls to the FAX Jack 39 Automatic Modem Detection AMD 39 Questions and...

Page 7: ...to AC power Note If the AFX 300 s operation becomes erratic disconnect it from AC power unplug all modular connections remove the backup batteries then follow all installation procedures in the order...

Page 8: ...slowly during normal use If it flashes rapidly replace the batter ies For the longest life we recommend alkaline batter ies such as Radio Shack Cat No 23 115 Warning Promptly dispose of old batteries...

Page 9: ...f your telephone line does not have a modular jack you must update the wiring You can convert the wir ing yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local Radio Shack store or you can have th...

Page 10: ...ed with the adapter You can mount the AFX 300 on a standard modular wall plate or directly on a wall using two screws not supplied then connect the AFX 300 to the telephone line using a short modular...

Page 11: ...hy con nection time Set the connected fax machine fax modem s ring number feature to its minimum setting typically 1 ring If the connected fax machine fax modem has a delayed ring or answer feature tu...

Page 12: ...he adapter s L1 L2 jack 4 To connect a data modem to the AFX 300 plug the modem s modular plug into the AFX 300 s MODEM jack Note If you connected both a TAD and a data modem to the AFX 300 and do not...

Page 13: ...connect all of the modular jacks before you connect the AFX 300 to power You must follow all of these steps in order to initialize your AFX 300 otherwise it might not detect when the batteries are lo...

Page 14: ...supplied adapter meets these requirements Using an adapter that does not meet these requirements could damage the AFX 300 or the adapter 3 Wait about 10 seconds then unplug the adapter s barrel plug f...

Page 15: ...TAD s ring number see Special Features on Page 26 Changing the Outgoing Message Some fax machines fax modems do not sound the tones re quired to make the AFX 300 automatically switch the call and sta...

Page 16: ...4567 If you want to leave a message press any digit on your touch tone phone then leave your name and phone number at the tone and we will return your call Or if you want to send us a fax and you have...

Page 17: ...Shack Cat No 43 107 You can use a voice data guard for these situations When you use cordless telephones extension tele phones speed dialers computer modems or other tele phone devices on the same tel...

Page 18: ...tomatically answer the call see Letting the AFX 300 Answer Calls on Page 23 Regardless of how a call is answered if the call is from a fax machine fax modem or data modem the AFX 300 automati cally di...

Page 19: ...AFX 300 when your fax line is busy If this happens the AFX 300 cannot direct that call to your fax machine fax modem If a caller s fax machine does not sound fax alert CNG tones tones that indicate t...

Page 20: ...er switches the call directly to your fax ma chine fax modem or data modem or is set to accept further commands see Switching Fax Calls Manually on Page 24 and Special Features on Page 26 If the call...

Page 21: ...mmands it either switches the call directly to your fax ma chine fax modem or data modem or is set to accept further commands see Switching Fax Calls Manually on Page 24 and Special Features on Page 2...

Page 22: ...the call on a phone connected to the TAD you must press any touch tone digit on the phone before you begin the conversation If you do not the AFX 300 auto matically transfers the call to your data mod...

Page 23: ...ur fax machine or fax modem If the AFX 300 detects a preset sequence of touch tone commands within 5 seconds it either switches the call di rectly to your fax machine fax modem or data modem or is set...

Page 24: ...ther you or the caller must press 1 then 1 on a touch tone key pad to activate your fax machine fax modem After the code is entered the sender of the fax must press his her fax machine s SEND button t...

Page 25: ...phone on the same line as the AFX 300 Dial 3 on the extension tele phone to direct the incoming call to your fax machine fax mo dem Note You can only direct the call using an extension phone on the s...

Page 26: ...number distinctive ring Turn on off the FAX and MODEM jacks Turn on off the TAD jack Turn on off the fax password feature Route data modem calls to the FAX jack Turn on off automatic modem detection A...

Page 27: ...same line as the AFX 300 2 Enter 1 then your 2 digit access code preset to 99 3 Enter a remote command 4 Hang up the phone Note To program another feature repeat these steps Programming from a Remote...

Page 28: ...New code can be from 00 99 99 1 New Code 2 Change the Ring Number Setting Ring number can be from 1 7 5 2 Ring Number 2 First Number Dis tinctive Ring On 3 2 On 3 Off Second Number Distinctive Ring O...

Page 29: ...f the TAD Jack On 6 2 On 3 Off Turn On Off the Fax Password The preset pass word if on is 1 9 9 Off 7 2 On 3 Off Route Data Modem Calls to the FAX Jack Off 8 2 On 3 Off Turn On Off Auto matic Modem De...

Page 30: ...ot set the AFX 300 so both its TAD and FAX jacks are turned off at the same time If you do you might not be able to turn on either one remotely You must use a touch tone phone on the same line as your...

Page 31: ...igit access code The AFX 300 beeps once Note If you enter the access code incorrectly simply try again 3 Enter a remote command by pressing then the num ber s for the desired command The AFX 300 beeps...

Page 32: ...omatically disconnects the call If this happens hang up and start over again from Step 1 3 Enter a remote command within 10 seconds by pressing then the number s for the desired command The AFX 300 be...

Page 33: ...o turn on turn off or change that feature while programming the AFX 300 AFX 300 Response tells you how the AFX 300 responds when you correctly enter the appropriate touch tone com mand sequence Defaul...

Page 34: ...t ac cess code each time you program it The access code is pre set to 99 but you can change the code to one you can easily remember Note If you change the access code then forget it you can re set the...

Page 35: ...ne to answer calls in person First Number Distinctive Ring Touch Tone Command 3 AFX 300 Response 2 beeps On 3 beeps Off Default Setting On If you subscribe to first number distinctive ring service thr...

Page 36: ...ce but do not want the AFX 300 to transfer that number s calls to your data modem you can turn this feature off Turn On Off the FAX and MODEM Jacks Touch Tone Command 5 AFX 300 Response 2 beeps On 3 b...

Page 37: ...X 300 If the TAD you connected is also programmable by touch tones the AFX 300 lets you turn off its TAD jack to prevent the con nected TAD from answering calls even though the TAD might be turned on...

Page 38: ...d before it accepts fax calls Notes If you turn on this feature be sure to give the password to any callers from whom you want to receive faxes The caller must enter the fax password within 5 seconds...

Page 39: ...to the FAX jack This is es pecially useful if you connected a combined fax data modem to the AFX 300 Automatic Modem Detection AMD Touch Tone Command 9 AFX 300 Response 2 beeps On 3 beeps Off Default...

Page 40: ...not the call is a fax When a fax machine calls it repeatedly sounds a 1 2 second tone followed by a 3 second pause on the phone line fax alert tone until another fax machine responds The AFX 300 lis t...

Page 41: ...the switch Yes Installing the switch does not affect outgoing fax opera tion Is there any special information I need to know about re ceiving faxes from a fax machine that uses auto dial Yes Auto dia...

Page 42: ...you have forwarded your phone to another number in coming fax calls never reach your AFX 300 because the calls are switched at the telephone company s central office Does the AFX 300 work with the cal...

Page 43: ...age circuit boards and cases and can cause the AFX 300 to work improperly Keep the AFX 300 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the AFX 300 with a damp cloth occasional...

Page 44: ...s then reconnect the adapter s barrel plug to the AFX 300 s DC 12V jack Note If the AFX 300 still does not work properly disconnect it from AC power unplug all modular connections remove the backup ba...

Page 45: ...X 300 The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take steps to prevent interruption of your phone service LIGHTNING Your AFX 300 has built in protection circuits to reduce t...

Page 46: ...46 NOTES 43 1245 fm Page 46 Wednesday August 18 1999 9 51 AM...

Page 47: ...47 43 1245 fm Page 47 Wednesday August 18 1999 9 51 AM...

Page 48: ...ble for indirect special or conse quential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenue or profi...

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