Radio Shack Talking 360 User manual

Cat. No. 43-963
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Caller ID System 360
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Warning: To prevent 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.
CAUTION
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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 firstand
second rings. This module stores up to 99caller ID records (name and telephone
number).
The module has these features:
Easy Installation — lets you quickly begin to use the module.
Large Display — makes it easy to see the caller information, or current time and
date when not receiving calls.
Built-in Error Checking — ensures accurate information.
Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the best readability.
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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.
Call Summary — the module displays the number of new calls you receive.
Clock and Date Display — the module displays the current time and date as
provided to Caller ID service subscribers by your local telephone company.
Wall-Mount Bracket — lets you mount the system on the wall.
Nightlighting — lets you easily read the display when the phone rings or any
button is pressed (only if you connect the supplied AC adapter).
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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.
• Your Caller ID module displays name only, number only, or both name and
number, depending upon the information provided by the phone company.
• The message received indicator flashes when you have voice mail only if
this feature is available in your area and you subscribe to it.
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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
Adjusting the Display Contrast.....................................................................26
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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 ........................................................... 33
Care and Maintenance................................................................................... 35
Lightning................................................................................................... 37
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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. We refer to this power draw as the de-
vice’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 impaired,
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
normally attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the
telephone 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.
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The telephone company normally notifies you of these changes in advance, so
you can take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone ser-
vice.
This module complies with the limits for a Class B device as specified in Part 15
of
FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV
interference in a residential area. However, yourmodule might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, 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
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the module and the radio orTV
Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem continues.
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INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY
The module is powered by one 9-volt battery. For the longest operation, we rec-
ommend youuse an alkaline battery (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553). Even if you
use thesupplied AC adapter, install a batteryto keep the information in themod-
ule’s memory during power failures. When the battery low indicator ( ) ap-
pears in the top leftcorner of the display or the display dims, replace the battery.
Cautions:
• Do not press any buttons after you remove the battery. Doing so can delete
all caller information from the module.
• Be sure to keep one fresh 9 volt battery on hand when you replace the bat-
tery. You need to replace the battery within 20 seconds before the display
blanks out. Otherwise, the information stored in the module’s memory will
be lost.
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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.
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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. Replace the cover.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTION
When you install the battery, the module’s call indicator lights for about 6 sec-
onds, atest 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 change the languageselection,remove the batteryand unplug theAC adapt-
er (if connected). Wait for about 40 seconds, then reinstall the battery and plug
in the AC adapter.After themodule performsthe start-up sequence again, press
the appropriate button to select the desired language.
To select Press
Spanish DELETE
French REVIEW
English REVIEW
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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.
Notes:
• The telephone company can charge you to update the telephone wiring.
• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C (RJ14C for a 2-line
phone.
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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.
2. Plug one end of the supplied phone line cord into the module’s other tele-
phone line connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack.
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CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE PHONE
To record information about calls received on a two-line phone, you can connect
two modules usinga triplex adapter (Cat. No. 279-402).The module only records
information about calls received on the line to which it is connected.
Follow these steps to connect the modules to a two-line phone.
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1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug it into L1 + L2 on
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.
4. Plug the other end of the cord into either L1 or L2 on the triplex adapter.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to connect another module into the remaining open
jack (L1 or L2) on the triplex adapter.
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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.
3. Set the answering machine to answer calls after at least two rings.
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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.
Follow these steps to connect the AC adapter.
1. Plug the AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
module’s
9V-DC jack.
2. Plug the AC adapter
into a standard AC
outlet.
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