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Cat. No. 43-787

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

TAD-1027

Digital Telephone Answering System

with Day/Time Voice Stamp

43-787.fm  Page 1  Monday, August 16, 1999  8:11 AM

Summary of Contents for 43-787

Page 1: ...Cat No 43 787 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 1027 Digital Telephone Answering System with Day Time Voice Stamp 43 787 fm Page 1 Monday August 16 1999 8 11 AM ...

Page 2: ...announces the day and time when each message was recorded User Selectable 3 Digit Remote Oper ation Security Code helps prevent unauthorized remote operation Digital Outgoing Message gives you a clear outgoing message that can be up to 60 seconds long Digital Incoming Message Storage stores incoming messages of up to 60 seconds on a computer chip making it easy to quickly access the message you wa...

Page 3: ...e device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is on the label on the bottom of the TAD If you are using more than one phone or other device on 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 1027 complies with Part ...

Page 4: ...Calls 10 Recording Incoming Messages 10 Screening Calls 10 Playing Messages 11 Repeating Messages 11 Skipping Messages 11 Pausing Message Playback 11 Stopping Message Playback 11 Deleting Messages 11 Recording a Memo 12 Changing the Remote Operation Security Code 12 Remote Operation 14 Using Remote Commands 14 Remote Command Codes 15 Troubleshooting 16 Resetting the TAD 1027 16 Care and Maintenanc...

Page 5: ...the day time and remote operation security code We recommend you use an alkaline battery such as Ra dioShack Cat No 23 553 Warning If the TAD s modular line cord is already connected to the telephone line jack disconnect it before you install the backup battery This reduces the risk of electric shock Caution Always use a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type Note The TAD cannot a...

Page 6: ...into the AC 9V 440mA jack on the back of the TAD 1027 Then plug the adapter s other end into a standard AC outlet Caution The supplied adapter supplies 9 volts AC delivers at least 440 milli amps and has a plug which properly fits the TAD 1027 s AC 9V 440mA jack Us ing an adapter that does not meet these specifications might damage the TAD or the adapter Illus of TO LINE jack and connection to a m...

Page 7: ... the test is complete the TAD 1027 beeps once and announces Answer off When the battery is weak or not installed the ANSWER indicator flashes and pauses flashes and pauses until you in stall a fresh battery Be sure the AC adapter s cord is plugged in so you do not lose the TAD 1027 s stored informa tion then replace the battery Caution Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Illus of ANSWER...

Page 8: ...e backward or PLAY SKIP to move forward until the TAD announces the desired day of the week 3 Press ANSWER STOP DELETE The TAD 1027 beeps once and announces the hour and AM or PM 4 To change the hour repeatedly press OGM REPEAT to move back ward or PLAY SKIP to move forward to the desired hour 5 Press ANSWER STOP DELETE The TAD 1027 beeps once and an nounces the minutes 6 To change the minutes rep...

Page 9: ... TAD Ask for the caller s name phone number and message Important Do not tell callers you are not home Instead say that you cannot come to the phone right now 3 The TAD 1027 automatically stops recording after 60 seconds or you can press ANSWER STOP DELETE when you finish the message The TAD 1027 beeps and automatically plays back the outgoing message To play the outgoing message at any time press...

Page 10: ...s is reached There are more than 8 seconds of silence You pick up any phone on the same phone line as the TAD see Screen ing Calls Note The PLAY SKIP indicator flashes when a new message is recorded After the new message is played the PLAY SKIP indicator lights SCREENING CALLS To screen calls let the TAD 1027 an swer them then listen to the caller s message through the TAD s speaker If you decide ...

Page 11: ...sage is not at least 5 seconds long pressing OGM RE PEAT replays the previous message Skipping Messages To skip to the next message during play back press PLAY SKIP once The next recorded message plays Pausing Message Playback To pause message playback press AN SWER STOP DELETE To resume playing messages press PLAY SKIP Otherwise after pausing for 60 seconds the TAD 1027 sounds three beeps and sto...

Page 12: ...ng after 60 seconds or you can press ANSWER STOP DELETE when you finish the memo The TAD 1027 beeps once The memo is recorded along with the in coming messages To hear the memo simply play back your messages CHANGING THE REMOTE OPERATION SECURITY CODE The TAD s remote operation security code is preset to 787 You can operate your TAD 1027 remotely with this code however we recommend that you set yo...

Page 13: ...ly press PLAY SKIP or OGM REPEAT to set the second digit then press ANSWER STOP DELETE The TAD 1027 beeps and announces the third digit 4 Repeatedly press PLAY SKIP or OGM REPEAT to set the third digit then press ANSWER STOP DELETE The TAD 1027 beeps once and announces the complete remote operation security code 43 787 fm Page 13 Monday August 16 1999 8 11 AM ...

Page 14: ... you can avoid unneces sary long distance charges USING REMOTE COMMANDS Notes The TAD 1027 sounds a 3 tone beep if you press the wrong button You must record an outgoing mes sage before you can remotely set the TAD 1027 to answer calls 1 Dial your phone number If the TAD 1027 is set to answer off and an outgoing message is recorded it answers the call after 10 rings and announces Answer off If the...

Page 15: ...s Record announcement begin speaking When you finish press 0 The TAD repeats the OGM 4 Play all the recorded mes sages 6 Delete all old messages Set the TAD 1027 to answer or not answer calls Press To 6 Delete the current mes sage 7 Replay the previous mes sage 8 Replay the current mes sage 9 Skip forward to the next message 0 Stop message playback 43 787 fm Page 15 Monday August 16 1999 8 11 AM ...

Page 16: ...is unclear Adjust VOLUME The TAD 1027 does not answer after two four or seven rings Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls ANSWER indicator flashes The backup battery is weak or missing Replace the battery see Installing the Backup Battery on Page 5 The TAD 1027 does not respond to the remote operation security code Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a touch tone phone If it is not yo...

Page 17: ...AD 1027 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly Use only a fresh battery of the required size and type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD 1027 s electronic parts Wipe the TAD 1027 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the ...

Page 18: ... protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your TAD might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operat ing 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 1027 and the radio or TV Use outlets on different electrical c...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES 43 787 fm Page 19 Monday August 16 1999 8 11 AM ...

Page 20: ...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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