Using The Hook-Up . 4-L - Sharp FO-2600 Operation Manual

USING THE HOOK-UP
If the connection doesn't operate properly, first check the following:
Is the answering machine connected properly to the fax? One end of the answering
machine line should be inserted in the "TEL. SET" socket on the fax, and the other
end in the answering machine's telephone line socket.
Is the reception mode set to ANS.?
If the above settings and connections are correct and the connection still doesn't
operate properly, the timing with which the answering machine and the fax operate
are probably not well synchronized. Some common synchronization problems and
their solutions are described below.
In addition, read the following section, "How fax transmissions are detected", to gain a
better understanding of how the fax operates when an answering machine is
connected. This will help you determine what course of action to take.
+ Are callers who want to leave a voice message being interrupted by the fax before
they can do so?
The fax is set to take over the line and begin reception if it detects a specified duration
of silence (called "Quiet Detect Time"). If your outgoing message contains a pause
or the caller pauses while leaving a message, and the pause is longer than the
specified duration, the fax will interrupt.
It is best to shorten or eliminate such pauses, but if necessary you can also try
lengthening the Quiet Detect Time setting. This procedure is described in "Optional
A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this chapter.
+ Are callers who want to send a fax manually having trouble doing so after your
answering machine's outgoing message plays?
If so, the answering machine may be disconnecting the line (hanging up) before your
fax has a chance to take over the line and begin reception. You can make your fax
activate sooner by shortening the Quiet Detect Time setting. This procedure is
described in "Optional A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this chapter.
+ Are you having trouble receiving documents sent by automatic dialling?
Make sure that your answering machine's outgoing message is less than 10 seconds
long, and that your answering machine is set to answer on between 2 and 4 rings.
Inserting a short pause at the beginning of your answering machine's outgoing
message might
also help, as this gives your fax a chance to clearly hear and detect
the fax "calling" tone which the transmitting fax sends in the case of automatic dialling.
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