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Radio Shack 360 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 360 Owner's Manual

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43-963.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM
Cat. No. 43-963
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Caller ID System 360

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  • Page 1 43-963.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Cat. No. 43-963 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Caller ID System 360...
  • Page 2 Do not open the product’s case. © 1995 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
  • Page 3 43-963.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM FEATURES The Radio Shack Caller ID System 360 is the latest in telephone technology. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the telephone company sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the call between the first and second rings.
  • Page 4 43-963.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Message Received Indicator — flashes when you have received at least one new call you have not reviewed, an anonymous call, or voice mail (if you have message waiting service). Trilingual Operation — lets you set the module to display special messages in English, French, or Spanish.
  • Page 5 43-963.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. Important Information: • To display Caller ID information, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service for this module.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    43-963.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CONTENTS FCC Information ....................8 Installing/Replacing the Battery..............11 Setting the Language Option ................14 Connecting to the Phone Line ..............15 Connecting to a Single Line Phone............16 Connecting to a Two-Line Phone ..............18 Connecting to an Answering Machine............20 Connecting the AC Adapter ................22 Mounting the Module ..................23...
  • Page 7 43-963.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Receiving and Storing Calls ................. 27 New Calls ....................29 Unavailable....................29 Anonymous Calls..................30 No Data Sent .................... 30 Voice Mail ....................31 Message Waiting ..................31 Line Error....................32 Reviewing/Deleting Call Information ............

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    43-963.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your module to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each module (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the telephone line.
  • Page 9 43-963.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Note: You must not connect the module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service.
  • Page 10 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV • Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem continues.

  • Page 11: Installing/Replacing The Battery

    The module is powered by one 9-volt battery. For the longest operation, we rec- ommend you use an alkaline battery (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553). Even if you use the supplied AC adapter, install a battery to keep the information in the mod- ule’s memory during power failures.
  • Page 12 43-963.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Follow these steps to install the battery. 1. If you are replacing the battery, unplug the module from the telephone line. 2. Slide off the battery compartment cover. 3. Remove the old battery, if necessary.
  • Page 13 43-963.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM 4. Place the battery in the compartment as shown, following the correct polar- ity (+ and –) as marked inside the compartment. Caution: Do not force the battery into the compartment. 5.

  • Page 14: Setting The Language Option

    43-963.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTION When you install the battery, the module’s call indicator lights for about 6 sec- onds, a test screen appears on the display for about 4 seconds, the module’s to- tal memory capacity appears for about 5 seconds, then the module displays the following screen: To select...

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Phone Line

    The module connects to the phone line and your phone using two modular tele- phone-line connectors. If your phone line does not have this type of connector, you can get the necessary adapters at your local Radio Shack store. Or, you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Single Line Phone

    43-963.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE PHONE Follow these steps to connect the module to a single phone line. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone jack and plug this cord into either of the module’s telephone line connectors.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Two-Line Phone

    43-963.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE PHONE To record information about calls received on a two-line phone, you can connect two modules using a triplex adapter (Cat. No. 279-402). The module only records information about calls received on the line to which it is connected.
  • Page 18 43-963.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug it into L1 + L2 the triplex adapter. 2. Plug the adapter into the phone line jack. 3. Plug one end of the supplied telephone cord into either telephone jack on one of the modules.

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Answering Machine

    43-963.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE 1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into either of the module’s telephone line connectors. 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the module’s other telephone line connector, then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    43-963.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER Caution: Use only the supplied AC adapter. Even other adapters that have the same ratings as the recommended adapter might not work properly. Note: You must connect the module to AC power using the supplied AC adapter for nightlighting to work.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Module

    43-963.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM MOUNTING THE MODULE You can place the module directly on a desk, table, or shelf. Or, you can follow these steps to mount the module on a wall. 1. Drill two holes, inch diameter and 2 inches apart into the wall.
  • Page 22 43-963.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM 2. Thread two screws (not supplied) into the mounting location and secure the bracket to the wall. (illus)
  • Page 23 43-963.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM 3. Thread the phone line cords through the upper and lower slots on the bracket. Then snap the module onto the bracket, and push the module down to secure it.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    43-963.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. 1. Press and hold down DELETE 2. While holding down DELETE , within 6 seconds repeatedly press to decrease the contrast or to increase the contrast.

  • Page 25: Receiving And Storing Calls

    43-963.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS The module always displays the current time and date. The module also auto- matically displays all received caller ID information for every incoming call, in- cluding the caller’s telephone number and the call’s time and date. In some areas, the caller’s name is also sent.
  • Page 26 43-963.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Notes: • After the module has stored 99 caller ID records, new received calls replace the oldest stored records. • When the module is not displaying calls, the display shows the current time and date.

  • Page 27: New Calls

    43-963.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM NEW CALLS If the module has received a call since the last time it was reviewed (see “Re- viewing/Deleting Call Information”), the message received indicator flashes. Press REVIEW to turn off the in- dicator.

  • Page 28: Anonymous Calls

    43-963.fm Page 28 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM ANONYMOUS CALLS If the caller has elected to block caller ID in- formation, appears on ANONYMOUS CALL the display for about 30 seconds, and the message received indicator flashes. NO DATA SENT When call information is not sent by the telephone company, the display shows DATA SENT...

  • Page 29: Voice Mail

    43-963.fm Page 29 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM VOICE MAIL If you have new voice mail, the message received indicator flashes slowly after you receive a message. MESSAGE WAITING If you subscribe to your phone company’s voice mail feature and they send a signal to your caller ID system when you have new voice mail, MESSAGE WAITING...

  • Page 30: Line Error

    LINE ERROR (illus) display. Note: Minor electrical disturbances can af- fect the caller ID information. Occasional errors are normal. If the module frequently displays LINE ERROR , contact your local telephone company or Radio Shack store for assistance. (illus)

  • Page 31: Reviewing/Deleting Call Information

    43-963.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM REVIEWING/DELETING CALL INFORMATION You can review and delete call information (name and telephone number) for up to 99 calls. To view the latest call information, press either REVIEW REVIEW when the display is blank. Then, to view other call information displays, press (illus) REVIEW to step back through the calls or...
  • Page 32 43-963.fm Page 32 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Notes: • The display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incoming phone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits. •...

  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    43-963.fm Page 33 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack Caller ID System 360 is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it for years.
  • Page 34 43-963.fm Page 34 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM Handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly. Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look- ing new.

  • Page 35: Lightning

    43-963.fm Page 35 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:43 PM LIGHTNING This system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system.

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