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Radio Shack TAD-716 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack TAD-716 Owner's Manual

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Cat. No. 43-716
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-716
Single Microcassette

Answering System

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  • Page 1: Answering System

    Cat. No. 43-716 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. TAD-716 Single Microcassette Answering System...
  • Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Broken Tape Detection/Indication — sounds a continu- ous tone to alert you when the tape is broken or not in- serted properly. Tape Full Detection — signal caller when the message capacity is full. VOX (Voice-Activated Recording) — stops recording after 7 seconds of silence to conserve tape space for oth- er messages.

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    We refer to this power draw as the device's Ringer Equivalence Number, or REN. The REN is on the bottom of the TAD-716. If you are using more than one device on the line, add up all the RENs.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    PREPARATION SELECTING A LOCATION The TAD-716 is designed to rest on a flat surface such as a desktop or countertop. Select a location that is: • near an accessible AC outlet • near a modular telephone line jack If the phone line jack is not a modular jack, you must up- date the wiring.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Connecting Power

    If an outgoing message is already 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).

  • Page 10: Recording The Outgoing Message

    RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGE Before you can use the TAD-716, you must record the outgoing message. The maximum length for your outgo- ing message is 60 seconds. Hint: To help protect your home or office, do not tell call- ers you are away. Instead, say you cannot come to the phone at this time.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Phone Line

    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.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Rotate on the side of the TAD-716 counter- VOLUME clockwise until it clicks to turn on the TAD-716. When the message indicator lights steadily and no tones sound, the TAD-716 is ready to answer calls. The TAD-716 hangs up and resets to answer the next call when: •...

  • Page 13: Screening Calls

    TAD-716 beeps and hangs up. Rotate counterclockwise to increase the vol- VOLUME ume, or clockwise to decrease it. To have the TAD-716 not answer calls, turn it off by rotat- clockwise until it clicks. The message indica- VOLUME tor turns off. SCREENING CALLS To screen calls, let the TAD-716 answer them.

  • Page 14: Playing Messages

    The maximum length for each message is 60 seconds. The message indicator flashes when you have messag- Press to hear your messages. The TAD-716 plays PLAY back your messages in the order they were received. Af- ter the last message has played, playback stops and the message indicator lights steadily.

  • Page 15: To Fast-Forward During Playback

    PLAY 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 incoming messages, before the TAD-716 answers...

  • Page 16: Power Failure Protection

    POWER FAILURE PROTECTION If an AC power failure occurs, or the power plug comes out of the wall, the TAD-716 shuts down until power is re- stored. When power is restored, any messages recorded before the power failure will be saved and the message indicator flashes.

  • Page 17: Remote Operation

    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 answer incoming calls.

  • Page 18: Remote Message Playback

    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).

  • Page 19: Remote Message Erase

    After 5 seconds, the TAD-716 sounds a single long beep. You can leave a remote memo (up to 1 minute) or enter your three-digit security code to replay the incoming messages again. 3. To end playback, simply hang up. All messages are automatically saved and the TAD-716 resets itself to answer the next incoming call.

  • Page 20: Toll Saver

    Follow the steps in “Remote Message Play- back” on Page 18. If messages have been saved after re- mote playback, the TAD-716 answers after the second ring. Note: If the tape is full, the TAD-716 answers after 10 rings.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with the TAD-716, but if you do, be sure you installed the tape correctly and turned on the TAD-716. If you still have a problem, this chart might help. If not, take the TAD-716 to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 22 Problem The TAD-716 does not Turn on the TAD-716 by respond to any button. rotating VOLUME counter- clockwise so the message indicator lights. Reset the TAD-716 by unplugging the AC adapter from the AC outlet then plug- ging it in again.
  • Page 23 AC outlet, replace the tape, then plug the adapter back into the AC outlet. The message indicator Press PLAY . The TAD-716 blinks continuously, but there plays back any saved mes- are fewer than five incoming sages then any new incom- messages.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your RadioShack TAD-716 Single Microcas- sette Answering System for a long time: • Keep the TAD-716 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the TAD-716 only in normal tempera- ture environments.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    Rotate clockwise to until it clicks to VOLUME 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 and never touch the tape head with your fingers or any metal object.

  • Page 26: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that the TAD-716 causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can disconnect your service. 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 complaint with the FCC.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 28 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA- TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.

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