Sony ClearScan25 SPP-AQ600 User manual

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Automatic Channel Selection
Cordless Telephone
with Answering
System
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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SPP-AQ600
©1996 by Sony Corporation Printed in Hong Kong

Owner's Record
The model and the serial numbers are
located at the bottom of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. SPP-AQ600
Serial No. __
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUaiONS
When using your telephone equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
.T Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
.5. Do not place this product on an
unsiable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and
the back or bottom are provided I'oi-
ventilation. To protect it from
overheating, these openings must lun
be blocked or covered. The openim’s
should never be blocked by plaeim;
the product on the bed. sofa. rua. oi
other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or o\ cr a
radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventihition
provided.
7. This product should be operated oiiK
from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. It con
are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this
product where the cord will be abtiscil
by persons walking on it.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push obJect.s of any kind into
this product through cabinet slots ;is
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not disassemble this product, hut
take it to a qualified service personnel
when some service or repair w'ork is
required. Opening or removing cos ers
may expose you to dangerous vohtigcs
or other risks. Incorrect reassemble
can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate
normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions because improper
adjustment of other controls may
result Tff damage and will often
require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a
cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a
gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO
PERSONS BY BATTERY. READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
I. U se only the I'ollowing type and size battery
pack: SONY BP-TI6.
2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling battery in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets, and key. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause burns.
.'S. Charge the battery pack prov ided with or
identified for use with this prtMJuct only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in the instruction manual provided for
this product.
6. Observe pro(>er polarity orientation between the
battery pack and battery charger.
7. Do not mix old and new batteries in this
product.
8. Do not mix batteries of different si/.es or I'rom
different manufactures in this product.
INFORMATION FOR
GENERAL TELEPHONES
1. This equipment complies w ith Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration numbei and ringer equivalence
number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
this information must be provided to the
telephone company.
2. The applicable registration jack (connector)
USOC-RJI 1C is used for this equipment.
3. This equipment is designed to be connected to
(he telephone network or premises wiring using
a compatible modular jack which is Part 68
compliant.
The FCC compliant telephone cord and modular
plug is provided w ith this equipment.
4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices w'hich ma\ bo connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs.
should not e.xcced five To he certain of
the number of devices that may be connected to
a line, as determined by the total RENs. contact
the local tciepluuie company.

5. H your equipment (SPP-AQ6(H)) eauses hann to
the telephone network, the telephone etunpany
w ill noliiy you in advance that temporary
disconliiuiance of service may be required. Bui
d advance iioliee isn't practical, the telephone
compain will noiily the customer as stu)n as
[mssihle. Alsi>. you will be adN'ised ol your
riiihi to file a complaint with the FCC if you
believe it is iiecossarv.
6. The telephone company may make changes In
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of the
equipment. If this happens the telephone
compain will provide advance notice in order
for you to make necessary modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.
7. II trouble is experienced with this equipment
(SPP-AQ600). for repair or warranty
information, please contact Sony Direct
Response Center: Tel [phone]. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request
that you disconnect the equipment until the
prohlem is resolved.
8. All repairs will be performed in an authorized
Sony service station.
9. This equipment cannot be used to parly lines or
coin lines.
10. This equipment is hearing and compatible.
If your telephone is equipped
with automatic dialers
When programming emergency numbers and (or)
making test calls to emergency numbers:
1. Remain on the line and brieny explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
2. Perlorm such activities in the off-peak hours,
such as early morning or late evenings.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authoriiN to operate this equipment.
Important notice
Warning: This lelephone operates as a radio
transmiuer. Conr ersalions over Ihis cordless
leleplrone nia\ be heard by oihers on radios wiihin
ihe area of its range of iransniission.
Note
This equipmenl has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part l.‘i of the KCC Rules.
These limits arc designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installution. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio freqnenev
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruetions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interfence to radio
or television reception, which can he determined
by turning the equipment off and on. the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference hy
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an e.xperienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Table of contents
Getting Started
6 Read this first
7 Step 1: Checking the package
contents
8 Step 2: Setting up the base
phone
11 Step 3: Preparing the battery
pack for the handset
Basics
14 Making calls
15 Adjusting the speaker volume
16 Redialing
17 Receiving calls
18 Adjusting the ringer volume
Advanced Features
19 S peed dialing
22 Talking bet\\^een the phones
(intercom)
23 Switching the phones during a
call
Using as a telephone
answering machine
24 S etting up the answering
machine
24 Setting the time and the day of
the week
25 Recording the greeting
26 Selecting the ring time (on the
base phone only)
27 Selecting the answering mode
28 Turning on the answering
machine
29 Listening to the messages
29 To play back the messages
30 Erasing the messages
31 Screening calls
32 Recording a telephone
conversation
33 Recording a memo message
34 Operating the answering
machine from the handset
35 Operating the answering
machine from a touch-tone
phone
37 Transferring a message
Additional Information
41 Mounting the base phone on a
wall
42 Resetting the digital security
code
43 Notes on power sources
43 Maintenance
44- Troubleshooting
47 Specifications
48 Index
49 L IMITED WARRANTY
Table of contents

Read this first
Rcl'orc VDii use ymir phone, you nuist set it up. Here s a quick way to
set up your phone: Step 1.2 and .2.
Step 1 (page 7)
First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories.
o’
Base phone
Step 2 (page 8 to 10)
Next, you need to do three things to set up th
base phone, including finding the best
location for the base phone.
Stop 3 (page 11 to 13)
Finally, you need to insert the battery pack
into the handset and place the handset on
the base phone to charge the battery pack.
Handset
That's it!
About the cordless telephone
The first time you charge the battery pack, a random security code is
automatictilly assigned between the base phone and the handset.
Only a handset which has this unique security code can make calls
through the base phone. This .system prevents the possibility of other
cordless telephone handsets making calls through your base phone.
You can also reset the security code (.see page 42).
6 ™ I Getting Started

step 1
Checking the package contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.
AC power adaptor (AC-T42) Base phone
Handset
Screvvs (4) Wall bracket for base phone
Rechargeable battery
pack (BP-T16)
JEN
Getting Started
Getting
Started

step 2
Setting up the base phone
Do the following steps:
• Choose the best location
• Connect the base phone
• Choose the dialing mode
handset.
Choose the best location
Where you place the base phone affects the reception quality of the
Away from noise sources such as a
window by a street with heavy traffic
Away from heat sources, such as
radiators, airducts, and sunlight
Away from —
television sets
and other
electronic
equipment
Away from a microwave oven
Away from excessive
moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock
Near a central location
and on a level surface
Away from a
personal computer
Away from another cordless
telephone
CAUTION; The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference
to nearby TVs and VCRs; the base phone should not be placed near or on top
of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the cordless
telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the
interference.
8 ™ Getting Started

Getting
Started

Step2: Setting up the base phone (continued)
Notes
• Use only the supplied AC-T42 AC power adaptor.
Do uoi use any other AC power adaptor.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power supply.
• Place the base phone close to the AC outlet so that you
can unplug the AC power adaptor easily.
Tips
• It \ our telephone outlet isn’t modular, contact your
telephone scr\ ice company for assistance.
• If \ou have two phone lines on a single jack with the first
phone line connected to center pair of wires, and need to
connect the second phone line (outer pair of wires),
contact your telephone company for rewiring.
Polarity of the plug
Modular
Center pair
Choose the dialing mode
For the telephone to work properly, select an
appropriate dialing mode (tone or pulse).
Depending on your dialing system, .set the DIAL MODE switch as
follows.
If your dialing system is
Set the switch to
Tone T
Pulse
P
If you aren't sure of your dialing system
Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to T.
If the call connects, leave the switch as it is; otherwise, set to P.
10 ™ Gettirc Started