Uniden 7000A User manual

Operating Guide
for Australia and New Zealand
7000A
Digital Telephone Answering Machine

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Parts Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting the DTAM to the Telephone Line . . . .15
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting the Day and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Recording the Outgoing Messages . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting the DTAM to Answer Calls . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting the DTAM to Announce only . . . . . . . . . .25
Turning the DTAM off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Recording Incoming Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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CONTENTS
Screening Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Playing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playing New Messages Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Pausing Message Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Fast Message Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Recording A Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using Call Breakthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Changing the CBT Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Remote Answer-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code . .34
Using Remote Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Resetting the DTAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
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FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:-
• Never install telephone wiring during lightning storm.
• Do not use your DTAM unit near water or when wet.
• Do not take apart or remove the screws - there are no
serviceable parts inside.
• Make sure the line cord and AC Adaptor do not cause
a trip hazard.
READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Your DTAM conforms to Australian and New Zealand
Telecommunications Authority Standards and you can connect it
to most telephone lines. However, each device you connect to
the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to
this power draw as the device’s Ringer Equivalence Number, or
REN. This number is on the label on the bottom of the DTAM.
If you are using more than one phone or other device on the
line, add up all the RENs. If the total is more than three, your
phone(s) might not ring and your DTAM might not answer. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.
NOTE: You must not connect the DTAM to any of the following:
• Coin operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key phone systems

SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
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NOTE: NEW ZEALAND ONLY
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only
that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions
for connection to it’s network. It indicates no endorsement of the product
by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides
no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with with another
item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it
imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another
device connected to the same line.

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your 7000A Digital
Telephone Answering Machine, (DTAM).
This product has been designed especially for the Australian
and New Zealand market. It is guaranteed to provide you with
reliability, long life and outstanding performance.
Digital means all messages are stored on a computer chip - there
are no tape mechanisms to wear out and no tapes to bother
with. This gives you capabilities that tape-based answering
machines don’t have. For example, you can delete individual
messages, skip forward, backward or play only new messages.
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PARTS CHECKLIST
PARTS CHECKLIST
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7000A DTAM
Telephone cord and
Splitter for New Zealand or Telephone cord and Splitter for Australia
AC Adaptor Operating
guide
Operating Guide
for Australia and New Zealand
7000A
Digital Telephone Answering Machine
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact the
place of purchase.

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FEATURES
FEATURES
YOUR DTAM’S FEATURES INCLUDE:-
Superb Digital Record Quality
This 7000A DTAM uses 4 times the memory and twice the sampling
rate of older style DTAMs for enhanced digital recording quality.
Fast Message Playback
Allows quick playback through old, long or complicated messages.
9 Minutes Digital Record Time
No tapes or moving parts to wear out.
Dual Outgoing Message
Lets you choose between playing an outgoing message then
recording the caller’s message, or just playing an announcement
without recording a message. And, when the DTAM’s memory is
full, it switches automatically to just playing an announcement.
Day & Time Stamp
Announces the time and day when each message was recorded.
Programmable Remote Operation Security Code
Lets you set a three digit personal remote operation security code
for secure remote operation.
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FEATURES
Call Screening
Lets you listen as a caller leaves a message so you can decide
whether or not to answer the call.
Call Break-Through (CBT) with Programmable Code
Alerts you to an important call when the caller enters a preset
code during the outgoing message.
Memory Backup
Protects messages stored in memory in case of a power failure.
Requires a 9 volt battery (not supplied).
Adjustable Ring Number
Lets you set the DTAM to answer the phone after two rings, four
rings or seven rings.
Toll Saver
Lets you avoid unnecessary long distance charges when you call
by long distance to check your messages.
Room Monitor
Lets you listen from a remote phone to the room where you
installed the DTAM.
answer Lets you turn the DTAM on or off.
Call/Message Counter
Shows the number of messages the DTAM has recorded.
delete Lets you quickly delete messages individually or all
at once.
Remote Access
Lets you turn the DTAM on or off and listen to messages when
you are away from your home or office.
Memo Recording
Lets you leave messages for yourself or others in your home
or office.
FEATURES
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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Outgoing Message 1
Used to record the OGM1 greeting and used to select
OGM1 as the greeting.
Outgoing Message 2
Used to record the OGM2 announcement and used to
select OGM2 as the greeting/announcement.
Message Light
The Red light above the answer button lets you know if you
have new messages and whether your DTAM is on or off.
Answer
Switches DTAM between answer on and answer off.
Delete
Used to delete one or all messages.
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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
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Play
Plays messages also pauses messages during playback.
Memo
Records a memo/message.
Repeat
Repeat the current message.
Code Set
Sets the call breakthrough code (CBT)
Skip
Skips to next message or if held down speeds up
during playback.
Time set
Sets the time/date.
Stop
Stops message playback.
No messages stored in the machine
Number of messages stored eg: 7
Announcement 1 - Outgoing Message
Announcement 2 - Announce Only Message
Announce Only
Battery Low or not installed
Clock Set
Playback Paused
Messages Deleted
Memo Record
Set Call Breakthrough (CBT) Code
Set Security Code
LED Display

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
Select a location that is near both a telephone socket and
an AC outlet.
CONNECTING THE DTAM TO THE TELEPHONE LINE
To connect the DTAM to the phone line, plug one end of the
supplied modular cord into the jack on the back of the DTAM
labelled “line”. Then plug the cord’s other end into a telephone
socket.
If you wish to connect both the DTAM and a telephone to
the telephone line, simply use the two way splitter supplied.
Plug the splitter into the telephone wall socket then plug
the DTAM into one side of the splitter and the phone into
the other side.

INSTALLATION
CONNECTING POWER
Use only the Uniden AC Adaptor supplied with this
Uniden 7000A Digital Telephone Answering Machine.
1. Plug the AC Adaptor into the power socket at the rear of the DTAM
labelled “9 V AC 400mA”.
2. Then plug the other end into your mains socket.
When you first connect power, the DTAM beeps once and
announces "Please wait". The message counter counts up from 0
to 18. Then the DTAM beeps. , , , and alternatively
appear to indicate that no outgoing messages are recorded.
BACKUP BATTERY
If the power fails or you unplug the DTAM, a 9V backup battery (not
supplied) would save the messages and the settings for the day, time
and security code. We recommend you use an alkaline battery.
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NOTE: The display will flash if there is no back up battery fitted or
if the back up battery is low.

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Disconnect the telephone line cord before replacing
the battery.
Always use a new 9V alkaline battery for optimum performance.
Follow these steps to install the backup battery.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the
compartment cover.
2. Push down the latch to release the battery compartment cover.
3. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly to the battery connector, then
place the battery into the compartment.
4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screw.
Dispose of old battery promptly and properly.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
SETTING THE DAY AND TIME
The DTAM records the day and time of the call with each phone message.
Follow these steps to set the current day and time.
1. Press and hold down time set
button until the DTAM announces
the day of the week.
Release the time set button.
2. Press or until
the DTAM announces the desired
day of the week.
3. Press time set The DTAM announces the preset hour.
4. Press or until the DTAM announces the desired
hour.
5. Press time set The DTAM announces the preset minute.
6. Hold down or until the DTAM announces the
desired minute.
7. Press time set to confirm the settings, appears.
The DTAM announces the day and time then beeps. disappears.
To check the current day/time at any time, press time set
NOTE: • Adjust Volume Slider on the right side of the DTAM to the
desired listening level.
• If you do not complete each step within 8 seconds, the
DTAM sounds four beeps, you must then start again from Step 1.
• To avoid having to reset the time if AC power is lost, we
recommend you install a backup battery before you set the
day and time.

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PREPARATION
RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGES
Before you can set the DTAM to answer calls and record
messages, you must record the outgoing message (OGM) the
caller hears when the DTAM answers a call. The DTAM lets you
record two separate messages and it operates differently based
on which message you select (see "Setting the DTAM to Answer
Calls" on Page 25).
•OGM 1 plays the message you recorded, and lets the
caller leave a message of up to 60 seconds.
•OGM 2 (announcement only) plays the message you
recorded, and hangs up without letting the caller leave a
message. This is useful for announcing information about
an upcoming event. Be sure the announcement clearly
states that the caller cannot leave a message. If the DTAM
memory becomes full, it will automatically switch from
OGM 1 to OGM 2 and play that message for any new calls.
Recording the Outgoing Messages
1. To record the OGM 1 message,
hold down OGM 1 until
the DTAM beeps and
(announcement 1) appears.
PREPARATION
NOTE: The maximum length for OGM 1 and OGM 2 is 60 seconds.
The display counts the recording time.