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- Page 1 43-1245.fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM Cat. No. 43-1245 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. AFX-300 Deluxe Automatic Fax/Data Switch...
- Page 2 300 answer it. If the AFX-300 hears tones from a fax machine/ fax modem, it directs the call to your fax machine/fax modem. If a call comes in from a data modem, the AFX-300 directs the call to your data modem. If the call is a regular voice call, you can carry on a normal conversation, or let the answering ma- chine record the caller’s message as usual.
- Page 3 43-1245.fm Page 3 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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.
- Page 4 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 registration number and the REN to your phone company.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installing Back-Up Batteries ... 7 Making the Connections ... 9 Initializing the AFX-300/Connecting to Power ... 13 Preparing a TAD for Use with the AFX-300 ... 15 Setting the TAD’s Ring Number ... 15 Changing the Outgoing Message ... 15 Optional Voice Data Guard ... - Page 6 43-1245.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM Program Command Descriptions ... 33 Changing the Access Code ... 34 Changing the Ring Number Setting ... 35 First Number Distinctive Ring ... 35 Second Number Distinctive Ring ... 36 Turn On/Off the FAX and MODEM Jacks ... 36 Turn On/Off the TAD Jack ...
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Page 7: Installation
43-1245.fm Page 7 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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. - Page 8 Swallowing a button cell battery can be fatal. • Before you replace the back-up batteries, you must dis- connect the AFX-300 from AC power and unplug all modular phone cords. • Disconnecting AC power while the batteries are removed resets the AFX-300’s features to their default settings...
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Page 9: Making The Connections
43-1245.fm Page 9 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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 jack, and plug the other end into your modular telephone line jack. - Page 10 43-1245.fm Page 10 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM • 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.
- Page 11 43-1245.fm Page 11 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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 Features” on Page 26).
- Page 12 43-1245.fm Page 12 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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 jack, you can connect your telephone’s modular plug...
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Page 13: Initializing The Afx-300/Connecting To Power
43-1245.fm Page 13 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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. - Page 14 3. Wait about 10 seconds, then unplug the adapter’s barrel plug from the AFX-300’s DC 12V 4. Wait another 10 seconds, then reconnect the adapter’s barrel plug to the AFX-300’s DC 12V 5. Route the AC adapter cord through the AFX-300’s strain relief slot. OPEN jack. jack. ADAPTER...
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Page 15: Preparing A Tad For Use With The Afx-300
300, be sure the TAD is set to answer within four rings. If it is not, either change the ring number on the TAD to 4, or change the ring number on the AFX-300 to at least one number higher than the TAD’s ring number (see “Special Features” on Page 26). - Page 16 START Thanks for calling.” If you also connected a data modem to the AFX-300, the mes- sage might say: “Hello. You have reached 555-4567. 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.
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Page 17: Optional Voice Data Guard
However, to prevent an extension telephone (one not plugged into the AFX-300) from interrupting a fax or data transmission that is in progress on the same line as the AFX-300, you must plug that extension phone into an optional voice data guard, such as Radio Shack Cat. -
Page 18: Operation
43-1245.fm Page 18 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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”... -
Page 19: Using A Tad With The Afx-300
(see “Switching Fax Calls Manually” on Page 24). USING A TAD WITH THE AFX-300 If you connected a TAD to the AFX-300, you can let the TAD answer calls. How the AFX-300 operates depends on whether you connected only a fax machine/fax modem, or connected... -
Page 20: Tad Operation With A Fax Machine/Fax Modem
43-1245.fm Page 20 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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 modem. -
Page 21: Tad Operation With A Fax Machine/Fax Modem And A Data Modem
43-1245.fm Page 21 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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. -
Page 22: Answering Calls In Person
If you answer the call and hear fax alert tones, simply hang up the phone. The AFX-300 directs the call to your fax ma- chine/fax modem, regardless of whether or not you hang up. If you answer the call and hear only silence, the call is prob- ably from another data modem (a calling modem is silent until prompted by your modem). -
Page 23: Letting The Afx-300 Answer Calls
(see “Switching Fax Calls Manu- ally” on Page 24 and “Special Features” on Page 26). If the AFX-300 does not detect fax alert tones or touch- tone commands within 5 seconds, it automatically switches the call to its... -
Page 24: Switching Fax Calls Manually
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. -
Page 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. -
Page 26: Special Features
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 the following: Change the preset access code Change the AFX-300’s ring number setting... -
Page 27: Programming Quick Start
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 line as the AFX-300. 2. Enter 1, , then your 2-digit access code (preset to 99). -
Page 28: Quick Start Command Chart
First Number Dis- tinctive Ring Second Number Distinctive Ring Turn On/Off the MODEM Jacks Number of Times the Press AFX-300 Beeps 1, New Code 2, Ring Number 2 = On 3 = Off 2 = On 3 = Off 2 = On... - Page 29 Route Data Modem Calls to Jack Turn On/Off Auto- matic Modem Detection (AMD) Number of Times the Press AFX-300 Beeps 2 = On 3 = Off 2 = On 3 = Off 2 = On 3 = Off 2 = On...
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Page 30: Basic Programming Steps
• You must correctly enter a 2-digit access code each time you program the AFX-300. The AFX-300’s access code is preset to 99. To change the code or reset the AFX-300 to the default code, see “Changing the Access Code” on Page 34. -
Page 31: Programming From An Extension Phone
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. -
Page 32: Programming From A Remote Phone
See “Program Command Descriptions” on Page 33. Note: If you enter the programming command incorrectly or do not enter it in time, the AFX-300 automatically dis- connects the call. If this happens, hang up and start over again from Step 1. -
Page 33: Program Command Descriptions
43-1245.fm Page 33 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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.”... -
Page 34: Changing The Access Code
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 access code is pre- set to 99, but you can change the code to one you can easily remember. -
Page 35: Changing The Ring Number Setting
1 or as many as 7 rings. This is especially useful if you connected a TAD to the AFX-300, or if you need time to get to the phone to answer calls in person. -
Page 36: Second Number Distinctive Ring
If you subscribe to this service but do not want the AFX-300 to transfer that number’s calls to your data modem, you can turn this feature off. -
Page 37: Turn On/Off The Tad Jack
Default Setting: On The AFX-300’s 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-300 lets you turn off its... -
Page 38: Turn On/Off The Fax Password
TAD answers (if connected). Otherwise, the AFX-300 automatically transfers the call to its you did not connect a data modem. • The AFX-300’s fax password is preset to 1 # 9 9. You cannot change the password. jack, even if... -
Page 39: Route Data Modem Calls To The Fax Jack
Default Setting: Off If you connected both a TAD and a data modem to the AFX- 300, you can turn on the AFX-300’s AMD feature so the AFX- 300 can detect an incoming data modem call and automatical- ly switch the call to your data modem. -
Page 40: Questions And Answers
How does my AFX-300 know its a fax call? Unless you use the first number distinctive ringing feature, the fax machine must wait for you, the TAD, or the AFX-300 to an- swer the phone before it knows whether or not the call is a fax. - Page 41 Can I use the AFX-300 on a two-line system? Yes. The AFX-300 will work on a 2-line system, if it is connect- ed to one of those lines. Can I still send faxes like I did before I installed the switch? Yes.
- Page 42 No. If 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 call-waiting feature from...
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Page 43: Care And Maintenance
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 can contain minerals that corrode elec- tronic circuits. -
Page 44: If You Have Problems
43-1245.fm Page 44 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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. -
Page 45: The Fcc Wants You To Know
43-1245.fm Page 45 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM 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 complaint with the FCC. - Page 46 43-1245.fm Page 46 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM NOTES...
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- Page 48 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 authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack store.