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Radio Shack 43-1245 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Deluxe Automatic Fax/Data Switch

Summary of 43-1245

  • 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: Introduction

    2 introduction your radio shack afx-300 deluxe automatic fax/data switch lets you use your telephone, an answering machine, a fax machine/fax modem, and a data modem all on the same telephone line, eliminating the need and extra expense of two phone lines. When a call comes in, you can either answer...

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    3 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 encl...

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    4 read this before installing each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the de- vice’s ringer equivalence number, or ren. The ren is shown on the bottom of your afx-300. If you are using more than one device on the line, add up all...

  • Page 5: Contents

    5 contents installation ......................................................................... 7 installing back-up batteries .......................................... 7 making the connections ................................................ 9 initializing the afx-300/connecting to power ..........

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    6 program command descriptions ................................ 33 changing the access code ................................... 34 changing the ring number setting ....................... 35 first number distinctive ring ................................ 35 second number distinctive ring ...............

  • Page 7: Installation

    7 installation caution: be sure to perform the procedures in this section in this order, otherwise the afx-300 might not operate as ex- pected: 1. Install batteries 2. Connect to the phone line 3. Connect your tad, fax machine/fax modem, and/or data modem 4. Initialize the afx-300 and connect it to ...

  • Page 8

    8 follow these steps to install the batteries. 1. Remove the battery compartment screw with a small phillips screwdriver, then remove the cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the posi- tive (+) sides facing up. The power/in use indicato...

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    9 making the connections follow these steps to connect the afx-300 to the phone line and your answering machine (tad), fax machine, fax modem, and/or data modem. 1. Plug one end of the afx-300’s modular cord into its line jack, and plug the other end into your modular telephone line jack. Notes: • i...

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    10 • if you have two phone lines and you want to connect the afx-300 to the second line, you must install a tri- plex modular adapter, such as radio shack cat. No. 279-469, and connect the afx-300 to l2. Follow the installation instructions provided with the adapter. • you can mount the afx-300 on a...

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    11 notes: • if you connected a fax/data modem (one that receives both fax and data calls), be sure to set the afx-300 to route data modem calls to the fax jack (see “special features” on page 26). • to ensure optimum compatibility with the afx-300 and avoid disconnected fax calls due to lengthy con-...

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    12 notes: • if you connect a tad to the afx-300, you can connect your telephone to the phone jack on the tad. • if you do not connect a tad to the afx-300’s tad jack, you can connect your telephone’s modular plug directly to this jack. • if you installed a triplex adapter, plug your tad’s or telepho...

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    13 initializing the afx-300/ connecting to power follow these steps to initialize the afx-300 and connect it to ac power. Cautions: • be sure you install the batteries then connect all of the modular jacks before you connect the afx-300 to power. • you must follow all of these steps, in order , to i...

  • Page 14

    14 2. Plug the adapter’s other end into a standard 120-volt ac power outlet. Caution: you must use a class ii, 120v ac/12v dc adapter that delivers at least 400 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must correctly fit the afx-300’s dc 12v jack. The supplied adapter meets the...

  • Page 15

    15 preparing a tad for use with the afx-300 setting the tad’s ring number the afx-300 is preset to direct a call to either the fax or mo- dem jack after five rings. When you use a tad with the afx- 300, be sure the tad is set to answer within four rings. If it is not, either change the ring number o...

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    16 for example: “hello. You have reached 555-4567. Please leave your name and phone number at the tone, and we will return your call. If you want to send us a fax and you have a touch-tone phone, press one, the pound sign, then one on your telephone to ac- tivate our fax machine, then press start on...

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    17 optional voice data guard if an extension telephone on the same line as the afx-300 is in use, the afx-300 does not let your fax machine/fax modem or data modem access the telephone line or interrupt the call in progress. However, to prevent an extension telephone (one not plugged into the afx-30...

  • Page 18: Operation

    18 operation an incoming call on the phone line connected to the afx-300 can be answered in any of the following ways: • if you connected an answering machine (tad) to the afx-300, you can let the tad answer the call (see “using a tad with the afx-300” on page 19). • you can answer the call in perso...

  • Page 19

    19 • if you subscribe to first number distinctive ring service from your telephone company, the afx-300 is preset to automatically transfer calls to your fax machine/fax modem, whether the call is a voice call or a call from a fax machine/fax modem or data modem (see “first num- ber distinctive ring...

  • Page 20

    20 tad operation with a fax machine/fax modem when the tad answers a call, the afx-300 listens during the outgoing message for either fax alert tones or touch-tone com- mands. If the afx-300 detects fax alert tones, it automatically dis- connects the tad and directs the call to your fax machine/fax ...

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    21 tad operation with a fax machine/fax modem and a data modem when the tad answers a call, the afx-300 listens during the first 20 seconds of the outgoing message for either fax alert tones or touch-tone commands. If the afx-300 detects fax alert tones, it automatically dis- connects the tad and di...

  • Page 22

    22 answering calls in person you can answer a call in person by simply picking up any phone on the line (including one connected to the phone jack on your tad) before the tad or afx-300 answers the call. Note: because the afx-300 automatically disables your fax machine when a call is received, you c...

  • Page 23

    23 letting the afx-300 answer calls if you did not connect a tad, or if you turned off the connected tad or the afx-300’s tad jack (see “special features” on page 26), and you do not answer the call in person, the afx- 300 automatically answers the call after the preset number of rings. Note: the af...

  • Page 24

    24 switching fax calls manually using either a touch-tone or rotary (pulse) phone, you can manually set the afx-300 to accept a transmission from a fax machine that does not sound a normal fax alert tone. Note: the following procedures apply only to incoming faxes. Using a touch-tone phone during yo...

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    25 using a rotary (pulse) phone if you are using a rotary (pulse) phone, you can activate your fax machine/fax modem during an incoming call using a 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 o...

  • Page 26: Special Features

    26 special features the afx-300 has several special features that let you custom- ize its operation to fit your needs. By entering a preset access code from any touch-tone telephone — either from an exten- sion on the same line as the afx-300, or after calling from a remote phone — you can do any of...

  • Page 27

    27 programming quick start this section provides a quick reference for experienced users to start programming the afx-300. See the “quick start com- mand chart” on page 28 for a list of all default settings and re- mote commands. Programming from an extension phone 1. Pick up any phone on the same l...

  • Page 28

    28 quick start command chart command default setting you press number of times the afx-300 beeps change the access code (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 se...

  • Page 29

    29 command default setting you press number of times the afx-300 beeps turn on/off 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 ...

  • Page 30

    30 basic programming steps the following sections provide you with the basic instructions for programming the afx-300’s special features from a local (extension) or remote touch-tone phone. Notes: • you must correctly enter a 2-digit access code each time you program the afx-300. The afx-300’s acces...

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    31 programming from an extension phone note: it is not unusual to hear beeping/buzzing or the opera- tor’s voice on the line as you program the afx-300 from an ex- tension phone. 1. Pick up any phone on the same line as the afx-300, except the built-in phone (if any) on your fax machine. 2. Press 1,...

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    32 programming from a remote phone 1. Dial the phone number of the line connected to the afx- 300. 2. Within 10 seconds after the tad answers, or within 5 seconds after the afx-300 answers, press 1, , then the 2-digit access code. The afx-300 beeps once. Notes: • if the afx-300 answers, the phone st...

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    33 program command descriptions each of the following sections describes a different afx-300 special feature and explains how to turn on, turn off, or change that feature when you follow the steps listed in “basic pro- gramming instructions.” the beginning of each section in- cludes this basic infor...

  • Page 34

    34 changing the access code touch-tone command: 1, then any 2-digit number from 00-99 afx-300 response: 2 beeps default setting: 99 for built-in security against accidental or unwanted changes to its settings, the afx-300 requires you to enter a 2-digit ac- cess code each time you program it. The ac...

  • Page 35

    35 changing the ring number setting touch-tone command: 2, then any number from 1-7 (rings) afx-300 response: 2 beeps default setting: 5 rings the afx-300 is preset to answer incoming calls after 5 rings, but you can set it to answer after as few as 1 or as many as 7 rings. This is especially useful...

  • Page 36

    36 second number distinctive ring touch-tone command: 4 afx-300 response: 2 beeps = on 3 beeps = off default setting: off if you subscribe to second number distinctive ring service through your phone company, the afx-300 is preset to auto- matically switch calls to your data modem if it detects the ...

  • Page 37

    37 turn on/off the tad jack touch-tone command: 6 afx-300 response: 2 beeps = on 3 beeps = off default setting: on the afx-300’s tad jack is automatically turned on, so you can easily plug in a tad and begin using the afx-300. If the tad you connected is also programmable (by touch-tones), the afx-3...

  • Page 38

    38 turn on/off the fax password touch-tone command: 7 afx-300 response: 2 beeps = on 3 beeps = off default setting: off preset password (when turned on) = 1 # 9 9 the afx-300 is preset to automatically switch incoming fax calls to your fax machine/fax modem. For privacy or selective use, you can set...

  • Page 39

    39 route data modem calls to the fax jack touch-tone command: 8 afx-300 response: 2 beeps = on 3 beeps = off default setting: off the afx-300 is preset to route incoming data modem calls to its modem jack, but you can set it so both incoming fax and data modem calls are routed only to the fax jack. ...

  • Page 40: Questions And Answers

    40 questions and answers here are some common questions and answers about how your afx-300 operates. What is line sharing? Line sharing lets you use one telephone line for more than one purpose. For example, you can use one telephone line for reg- ular calls, fax or modem transmissions, or calls to ...

  • Page 41

    41 can i share my residential line with my fax machine? Yes. You can install the afx-300 at any available modular telephone jack on the telephone line. To prevent calls on other extensions in your home (or office) from interrupting your fax transmissions, we recommend you install a voice data guard ...

  • Page 42

    42 does the afx-300 work with an answering machine that has a toll-saver feature? Yes, but auto-dialing fax machines must connect with the re- ceiving fax machine usually within about 35 seconds. Other- wise, the transmission ends. This means that if the toll-saver feature requires four rings, you m...

  • Page 43: Care And Maintenance

    43 care and maintenance your radio shack afx-300 deluxe automatic fax/data switch is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the afx-300 so you can enjoy it for years. • keep the afx-300 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. Liquids...

  • Page 44

    44 if you have problems if your afx-300 does not work or works poorly, check the con- nection to the telephone line. If the reception is noisy when you make a call, hang up the phone’s handset. Then pick up the handset and redial the number. If a power failure occurs while your fax machine/fax modem...

  • Page 45

    45 the fcc wants you to know in the unlikely event that your afx-300 causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can disconnect your ser- vice. The phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies you of your right to file a com...

  • Page 46: Notes

    46 notes 43-1245.Fm page 46 wednesday, august 18, 1999 9:51 am.

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    47 43-1245.Fm page 47 wednesday, august 18, 1999 9:51 am.

  • Page 48

    Radio shack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 printed in hong kong radio shack limited warranty this telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radio shack company owned stores and aut...