Radio Shack System 240 User manual

Cat. No. 43-962A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
System 240
60-Number Memory Caller ID
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Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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FEATURES
The RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is the latest in tele-
phone technology. When you subscribe to Caller ID service, the telephone com-
pany sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the
call between the first and second rings. This module stores and displays up to
60 Caller ID records which have either a number, or a name, or both.
The module has these features:
Easy Installation — so you can quickly begin to see Caller ID information.
Large Display — makes it easy to see the Caller ID information.
Built-in Error Checking — checks incoming Caller ID information to ensure it
is accurate.
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Trilingual Messages — lets you set the module to display messages in En-
glish, French, or Spanish.
Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the best visibility.
This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and
FCC standards.
Notes:
• To use this module, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is avail-
able, and you must subscribe to the service.
• Your Caller ID module displays name only, number only, or both name and
number, depending upon the information provided by the phone company.
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FCC INFORMATION
We have designed your System 240 to conform to federal regulations, and you
can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each de-
vice, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the tele-
phone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the
device’s
ringer equivalence number , or REN. The REN is shown on the label on
the bottom of the module.
If you use more than one telephone or other device on the line, add up all of the
RENs. If the total is more than five, your telephone might not ring. In rural areas,
a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If ringer operation is im-
paired, remove a device from the line.
Your module complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules . You must, upon request, pro-
vide the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company.
Both numbers are shown on the bottom of the module.
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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. The telephone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the tele-
phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC.
Also the telephone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of this module. The tele-
phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take the
necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
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This module complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of
FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio
and TV interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause TV
or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interfer-
ence, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the distance between the module and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem continues.
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CONTENTS
Installing Batteries ......................................................................................... 9
Connecting to the Phone Line .................................................................... 11
Connecting to a Single Line .................................................................... 11
Connecting to a Two-Line, Three-Way Jack ........................................... 13
Connecting to an Answering Machine ..................................................... 15
Mounting the Module ................................................................................... 16
Setting the Display Language ..................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Display Contrast ................................................................... 19
Caller ID Information .................................................................................... 20
Reviewing Call Information ..................................................................... 20
Deleting Call Records ............................................................................. 24
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 25
Lightning ................................................................................................. 27
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
The System 240 is powered by three AAA batteries. For the longest operation,
we recommend you use alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Follow
these steps to install the batteries.
Note: If you are replacing the batteries, unplug the module from the phone line.
1. Press down and slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Place the batteries in the compart-
ment, following the correct polarity (+
and –) as marked inside the compart-
ment. The call indicator on the front of
the module lights and a test screen
appears. The indicator turns off when
the total memory capacity appears
briefly. Then the screen goes blank.
3. Replace the cover.
+ AAA15V
AAA15V +
+ AAA15V
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When the battery low indicator ( ) appears in the top left corner of the dis-
play or the display dims, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• Once you remove the batteries from the Caller ID module, you have 7 sec-
onds to install new batteries without losing saved information.
• Do not press any buttons after you remove the batteries. Doing so can de-
lete the information stored in the module.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, al-
kaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
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CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE
CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE
The Caller ID module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-line
connector. If your phone line does not have this type of jack, you can update the
wiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring
for you.
Note: The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C.
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Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line.
1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into
the module’s PHONE jack.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack.
3. Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the phone line jack.
DELETE REVIEW
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CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE, THREE-WAY JACK
You can connect the module to a two-line phone using a two-line, three-way
jack (Cat. No. 279-402). The module only shows information about calls re-
ceived on the line to which it is connected.
Follow these steps to connect the module to a two-line phone.
1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the two-line,
three-way jack into the phone line jack.
DELETEREVIEW
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2. Plug the phone’s cord into the L1 + L2 jack on the adapter.
3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack.
4. Plug the other end of the modular cord into either the L1 or L2 jack on the
adapter, depending on which line’s calls you want to monitor.
Note: You can also connect two
modules (one module for each
line) as shown here. Each module
shows information for the line you
connect it to. Simply plug the oth-
er module into the remaining jack
(L1 or L2) on the adapter.
DELETEREVIEW
DELETEREVIEW
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CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE
1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord
from the phone line jack, then plug the
cord into the module’s PHONE jack.
2. Plug one end of the supplied phone
cord into the WALL jack on the mod-
ule. Then plug the other end of the
cord into the phone line jack.
3. Set the answering machine to answer
calls after at least two rings.
Note: If you connect a telephone answering machine to the same line as
the Caller ID System 240, you must set the answering machine to answer
in two or more rings in order to receive the Caller ID information.
DELETEREVIEW
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MOUNTING THE MODULE
You can place themodule on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount
the System 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied).
1. Use the bracket as a template to mark
the screw locations, then drill two
holes into the wall.
2. Secure the bracket to the wall by
threading two screws into the bracket.
Screw
Holes
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3. Disconnect the phone lines from the
System 240 and thread them through
the lower opening on the bracket.
4. Reconnect the phone lines to the Sys-
tem 240, then slide the module onto
the bracket, and push the module
down to secure it.
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REVIEW
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SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The System 240 is preset to display mes-
sages in English. To select a language at
any time, hold down both review buttons
until SELECT LANGUAGE appears, then
release the buttons. ESP FRA ENG ap-
pears. To select Spanish, press DELETE.
To select French, press REVIEW. To se-
lect English, press REVIEW . After you
select the language, the screen again goes
blank, then displays messages in the se-
lected language.
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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST
Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility.
1. Press either REVIEW button so –NO CALLS –(or a call record) appears.
Then hold down DELETE.
2. Within 6 seconds, repeatedly press REVIEW to decrease the contrast or
REVIEW to increase it.
Note: If you hold down DELETE for longer than 6 seconds without pressing
a REVIEW button, the system deletes all call records from its memory.
3. Release DELETE.
DELETE REVIEW
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CALLER ID INFORMATION
The module automatically displays all received Caller ID information for every
incoming call between the first and second ring. As it receives calls, it stores the
information in the module’s memory for later recall. When the module’s memory
becomes full, any new record replaces the oldest record.
REVIEWING CALL INFORMATION
The System 240 can store up to 60 Caller ID records. If the module has re-
ceived a call since the last time it was reviewed, the call indicator flashes (see
“Deleting Call Records” on Page 24). Press any button to turn off the indicator.
To view the latest call record, press either REVIEW or REVIEW . Then, to
view other call records, press REVIEW to step back through the call records
or REVIEW to step forward through them.
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