Cat. No. 43-716
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-716
Single Microcassette
Answering System
Страница 1: ...Cat No 43 716 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment TAD 716 Single Microcassette Answering System ...
Страница 2: ...NEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom panying this product 1999 Tandy Corporat...
Страница 3: ...one phone or rotary phone and pocket tone dialer to enter a 3 digit remote operation security code so you can play back or record messages while you are away from your home or office Remote Answer On lets you call from a remote loca tion to set the TAD 716 to answer calls Call Monitor lets you listen while a caller leaves a message so you can decide if you want to answer the call Auto Toll Saver l...
Страница 4: ...ds of silence to conserve tape space for oth er messages Auto Reset stops recording when you pick up any phone on the same phone line and resets to answer the next call Message Indicator flashes to indicate the number of incoming calls recorded up to 4 It flashes continuously if there are more than 4 calls or if there are messages re corded when a power failure occurs This answering system is ETL ...
Страница 5: ...e than one device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five three in rural areas your phones might not ring and the TAD 716 might not answer If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the telephone line FCC STATEMENT The TAD 716 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon request provide the FCC registration number and the REN to your phone company Both numbers ...
Страница 6: ... To Pause During Playback 14 To Fast Forward During Playback 15 To Rewind During Playback 15 Saving Messages 15 Power Failure Protection 16 Resetting the TAD 716 16 Remote Operation 17 Remote Security Code 17 Remote Activation 17 Remote Message Playback 18 Remote Message Erase 19 Toll Saver 20 Troubleshooting 21 Care and Maintenance 24 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 25 The FCC Wants You to Know ...
Страница 7: ...ular jack you must up date the wiring You can convert the wiring yourself us ing jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C LOADING THE CASSETTE The TAD 716 comes with a MC 20 cassette tape 10 minutes of recording time per side You can buy addi tional and different lengt...
Страница 8: ...e the compartment 3 Put the cassette in the compartment with its full reel at the left side and its open edge to the left of the TAD 716 4 Close the compartment door Notes You can turn the tape over and record on the other side This lets you save any messages recorded on the first side while using the tape to record more messages Replace the tape at least once a year ...
Страница 9: ...y recorded the TAD 716 automatically plays it back If there is no outgoing mes sage the TAD 716 sounds a beep every 5 seconds until you record a message see Recording the Outgoing Message on Page 10 Note If the cassette tape is broken or is not inserted properly the TAD 716 sounds a continuous low tone when it is connected to power To stop the tone unplug the adapter from the AC outlet Reinsert or...
Страница 10: ...e Follow these steps to record an outgoing message 1 If the TAD 716 is off rotate VOLUME counterclock wise until it clicks to turn it on The message indicator turns on Note If the new message indicator is flashing press PLAY to play all messages before you record a new announcement Recording an outgoing message erases any stored messages 2 Lift open the cassette compartment door 3 Hold down OGM RE...
Страница 11: ...ening level You can press OGM REC at any time to hear the outgoing message Your outgoing message plays then the TAD 716 resets to answer incoming calls automatically CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE To connect a telephone to the TAD 716 plug the TAD 716 s modular cord into a modular phone jack Then in sert the telephone s modular plug into the phone jack on the back of the TAD 716 ...
Страница 12: ...inute is reached there are more than 7 seconds of silence The TAD 716 s supplied tape can record up to about 10 minutes of incoming messages per side The maximum length for an incoming message is 60 seconds Addition al and different length cassettes are available at your lo cal RadioShack store If the tape runs out while a caller is leaving a message the TAD 716 beeps and hangs up If there are no ...
Страница 13: ...ff by rotat ing VOLUME clockwise until it clicks The message indica tor turns off SCREENING CALLS To screen calls let the TAD 716 answer them Listen to the caller s message through the TAD 716 s speaker If you decide to answer the call pick up any phone on the same phone line as the TAD 716 The TAD 716 stops re cording and resets to answer the next call Note If you pick up the phone just as the TA...
Страница 14: ...ur messages in the order they were received Af ter the last message has played playback stops and the message indicator lights steadily You must save old messages see Saving Messages on Page 15 or new messages will record over them To Pause During Playback Rotate VOLUME to OFF to pause or stop during playback Rotate VOLUME counterclockwise until it clicks to resume playing messages ...
Страница 15: ...When you reach the message you want release the key to resume playback SAVING MESSAGES After the last message plays and the tape rewinds to the beginning hold down PLAY until the message indicator goes off Release the key and the message indicator flashes indicating the TAD 716 is ready to answer in coming calls and save new messages Note You must follow this procedure each time you lis ten to inc...
Страница 16: ... 716 is still not operating properly when the power is restored you must reset it see Resetting the TAD 716 RESETTING THE TAD 716 1 Unplug the TAD 716 from the AC outlet and flip the microcassette to the other side 2 Plug the machine back into the AC outlet The TAD 716 begins searching the tape messages this might take 2 3 minutes If the message indicator flashes press PLAY to play all the message...
Страница 17: ...ecurity code is located on the bottom of your TAD 716 You need this number to get your mes sages when calling from a remote phone Write down your code in the space provided on the enclosed Remote Operation Card REMOTE ACTIVATION If you forget to turn your TAD 716 on you can call and turn it on from a remote phone Simply call your phone number The TAD 716 answers after 12 or 14 rings then is set to...
Страница 18: ... up to this point on the tape 2 Whether or not you have left a flag message enter your three digit security code see Remote Security Code on Page 17 The TAD 716 sounds a series of beeps while the tape rewinds If there are no beeps enter the code again The TAD 716 plays back all recorded incoming mes sages with a short beep between each message When all incoming messages have played the TAD 716 sou...
Страница 19: ...when calling in from a rotary or push button pulse dial phone without a pocket tone dialer Also some touch tone phones only output tones for a fraction of a second If you have difficulty with remote operation try another phone or use a pocket tone dialer REMOTE MESSAGE ERASE After playing all messages the TAD 716 sounds a series of beeps Enter your three digit security code within 5 seconds after ...
Страница 20: ... know that you don t have any messages so you can hang up on the third ring before the TAD 716 answers and save the cost of the call Note If no messages are received or if messages have been saved after playback the TAD 716 answers after the fourth ring If the TAD 716 answers after 2 rings you have received messages Follow the steps in Remote Message Play back on Page 18 If messages have been save...
Страница 21: ...ur local RadioShack store for assistance Problem Solution The TAD 716 does not answer and record callers messages Turn on the TAD 716 by rotating VOLUME counter clockwise so the message indicator turns on Record an outgoing mes sage Check and reconnect the modular phone plug The TAD 716 records a dial tone beeping or the opera tor s voice instead of the caller s message If this happens often dis c...
Страница 22: ...en plug ging it in again Outgoing message sounds distorted Rerecord the message Speak clearly into the micro phone at a normal volume from about 12 inches away Incoming messages sound distorted Clean the head using a tape head cleaning kit see Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts on Page 25 Unplug the adapter from the AC outlet replace the tape then plug the adapter back into the AC outlet Problem Sol...
Страница 23: ... 10 Unplug the adapter from the AC outlet replace the tape then plug the adapter back into the AC outlet The message indicator blinks continuously but there are fewer than five incoming messages Press PLAY The TAD 716 plays back any saved mes sages then any new incom ing messages Problem Solution ...
Страница 24: ... not drop it Keep the TAD 716 away from dust and dirt Wipe the TAD 716 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the TAD 716 s internal com ponents can cause a malfunction and invalidate its war ranty If your TAD 716 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines the phone ...
Страница 25: ...the cassette player We recommend cleaning the tape head about every 3 months Rotate VOLUME clockwise to OFF until it clicks to turn off the TAD 716 then remove the cassette Gently clean the tape handling parts with a swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution available at your local Ra dioShack store Caution To avoid damage to the tape head never use a chemical not approved for tape head cleaning ...
Страница 26: ...company can make changes to its lines equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the TAD 716 The phone company noti fies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your phone service LIGHTNING The TAD 716 has built in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line cur rent These pro...
Страница 27: ...27 Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that has frequent electrical storms we suggest that you unplug the TAD 716 during storms to reduce the possibility of damage ...
Страница 28: ...t of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless 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 an...
