Viking AR-1 User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Designed, Manufactured and Supported in the USA
COMMUNICATION & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Digital Call Screening and Messaging System
with 12 Minutes of Flash Memory
Features
The AR-1 Automated Receptionist is a digital call screen-
ing and messaging system designed to answer calls with
an informative greeting then, let callers ring through to talk
to someone live, select from other prerecorded messages
or hang up.
Programming functions and message recording are ac-
cessed locally or remotely using a standard Touch Tone
phone. Recordings from tape, CD, PC, etc. can also be
locally loaded via the AR-1’s 3.5mm analog audio input.
Twelve (12) minutes of total record time and up to 8 dif-
ferent messages can be recorded into the unit. The mes-
sages consist of one Day greeting, one Night greeting,
one Transfer message, four Menu messages and one
Goodbye message.
The AR-1 has a call screening option which allows callers
with the correct code to bypass the greeting message and
ring through. The unit has a programmable Touch Tone
Distinctive ring through option allowing callers to enter
0,7,8, or 9 to ring the phone port in 4 different Distinctive/
Custom ring patterns. The unit has an optional automatic
ring through mode allowing calls to automatically ring
through after the caller has listened to the entire greeting
message. The AR-1 also has a programmable store and
forward Caller ID feature where Caller ID is stored and re-
transmitted to the phones or phone system when a caller
rings through.
• 12 Minutes of Flash message memory
• Up to 8 different messages (Day, Night, Transfer, 4
Menu messages and Goodbye)
• Local and Remote programming/message recording
using a standard Touch Tone phone
• Optional audio input jack for recording from an exter-
nal source (Tape, CD, PC, etc.)
• Programmable 4 digit code to bypass greeting and
Ring through
• Programmable Store and Forward Caller ID
• Touch tone distinctive ring through with 4 ring patterns
• Programmable Automatic ring through after greeting
• Call progress detection for automatic hang-up on
CPC, busy signal, or time out
• Music On Hold input
• 90V Message Playing signal for visual indication
• Message and MOH volume controls
• Programmable Ring Delay, Maximum Ring Count,
Maximum On-Hold Time and Max Message playback
time
• Surge protection for power and phone line
• Movie Theaters, Retailers, Restaurants, Banks, Real-
tors, or any Business that can benefit from reduced
call handling by automatically answering calls and
providing frequently asked information (location,
hours, show times, Interest rates, etc.)
• “This call may be monitored or recorded for quality as-
surance purposes”
• Ticket or Show Information
• Location and Directions
• Automated Help lines
• Travel Information
• Ski conditions, Weather lines
Power: 120V AC/13.8V AC 1.25A, UL listed adapter pro-
vided
Dimensions: 133mm x 89mm x 44mm (5.25” x 3.5” x
1.75”)
Shipping Weight: 1.36 kg (2.0 lbs)
Environmental: 0°C to 32°C (32°F to 90°F) with 5% to
95% noncondensing humidity
Sampling Bit Rate: 88 kbps
Memory: 12 minutes total, 64M Bit nonvolatile Flash
Frequency Response: 100Hz to 5KHz
Talk Battery Output: 36V DC
Ring Generation: Sine wave 105 VAC @ 20 HZ (nomi-
nal), capable of ringing 5 REN load
REN Load: 0.3A
Connections: (1) 3.5mm jack, (1) 11 position screw ter-
minal block
AR-1
Automated
Receptionist
March 25, 2013
Applications
Specifications
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Features Overview
Installation
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MODEL AR-1
RECORD AUDIO INPUT PWR LED OFF / NIGHT LED
OFF / NIGHT LEARN MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD VOLUME
EARTH GND
MESSAGE VOLUME
123456789101112
CAN COMM.
OFF / NIGHT MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD INPUT
C.O. LINE INPUT
LINE OUT TO PHONES
Power Input
(13.8VAC adapter included)
Red Power Indicator LED
Record Audio Input (mono, 1/8"/3.5mm)
Line level record input from tape player, CD,
PC sound card, etc. Note: Touch tone
commands from "LINE OUT TO PHONES" port
are required to start and stop recording. Caution:
Cable must be removed to allow local or remote
live recording.
Message Volume Control
Music On Hold Volume Control
In Use LED: Lights to indicate
the phone line is in use by the
AR-1 answering a call or a
phone is off hook.
Off/Night LED: Lights to indicate the
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R-1 is in the off or night mode.
DIP Switches: See DIP Switch Programming, pg 4.
Music On Hold Input: Line level input
from radio, etc.
Off/Night Mode: Connect to remote
switch or Viking model CTG-1 (with
CTGF-BKD software). With DIP switch
1 OFF, shorting terminals 6 & 7 will
place unit in "Off" mode. With DIP
switch 1 ON, shorting terminals 6 & 7
will place unit in "Night" mode.
Line Out to Phones: Connect to
single or multi-line phones or trunk
input of analog PABX/KSU phone
system.
C.O./Phone Line Input: Connect to
analog phone line, analog phone
system station port, FXS port, etc.
Optional Earth Ground: To increase surge protection,
fasten a wire from the screw terminal to Earth Ground
(grounding rod, water pipe, etc.)
CAN Communications: For future use.
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POWER 13.8 VAC
MODEL AR-1
RECORD AUDIO INPUT PWR LED OFF / NIGHT LED
OFF / NIGHT LEARN MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD VOLUME
EARTH GND
MESSAGE VOLUME
123456789101112
CAN COMM.
OFF / NIGHT MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD INPUT
C.O. LINE INPUT
LINE OUT TO PHONES
Optional Music On
Hold Source Radio,
CD, etc. (not included)
Single or Multi-Line
Analog Phone(s)
13.8V AC
Adapter
(included)
120V AC
OR
Optional Day/Night
Remote Switch
(see DIP Switch
Programming section C)
Optional Automatic Day/Night
Switching A Viking model CTG-1
(shown, not included) with CTGF-
BKD software can be programmed
to automatically switch the AR-1
between Day and Night or Day
and Off modes at specific times or
off during weekends. See DOD#
460 for more info.
Earth Ground: To increase surge
protection, fasten a wire from the
screw terminal to earth ground
(grounding rod, water pipe, etc.)
C.O. /Phone Line Input
Optional Viking LPL-1,
VR-1B (DIP switch 4 ON)
or LM-1A: For visual
indication that a call is on
the line (not included).
Model
LPL-1
Phone System/
PABX
OR
Analog phone line/
trunk inputs or FXO port
OR
OR
Optional Promotion On-Hold
A Viking model DVA-2WA can
be programmed to automatically
repeat a promotional message
and/or music while customers
are on hold. See DOD# 110.
IMPORTANT: Electronic devices are susceptible to lightning and power station electrical surges from both the AC
outlet and the telephone line. It is recommended that a surge protector be installed to protect against such surges.
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A. Accessing the Programming Mode
Programming
1. Accessing the Programming Mode Locally with a Security Code
Step 1. Come off-hook with any phone (device) connected to terminals 6 & 7, LINE OUT TO PHONES.
Step 2. Enter Qfollowed by the 6-digit security code (factory set to 845464, see D. Security Code).
Step 3. A double beep will indicate that you have accessed the programming mode.
Step 4. You can now touch tone program the features listed in section B.
Step 5. When finished programming, hang up.
2. Accessing the Programming Mode Locally Without a Security Code (Learn Mode)
Step 1. Move DIP switch 2 from OFF to ON (Learn Mode, see DIP Switch Programming section C).
Step 2. Come off-hook with any phone connected to terminals 6 & 7, LINE OUT TO PHONES.
Step 3. A double beep will indicate that you have accessed the programming mode.
Step 4. You can now touch tone program the features listed in section B.
Step 5. When finished programming, hang up and move DIP switch 2 to the OFF position.
3. Accessing the Programming Mode Remotely
Step 1. Call into the AR-1 from a touch tone phone.
Step 2. When the unit answers and begins playing the greeting message, enter Qfollowed by the six digit
security code (factory set to 845464, see Programming section D).
Step 3. A double beep will indicate that you have accessed the programming mode.
Step 4. You can now touch tone program the features listed in section B.
Step 5. When finished programming, hang up.
The AR-1 can be user programmed locally or remotely with a standard touch tone phone. Messages can be recorded
locally or remotely from a touch tone phone or locally recorded from an external source via the 3.5mm Record Audio
In jack.
Note: Programming from a cell-phone may not be suitable in areas with weak coverage.
Description Enter Digits + Location
Security Code (default = 845464) …………………………………......................................…............ 6 digits (0-9) + #47
Bypass Code (blank =disable, default = enabled/1234) …………………......................................… 4 digits (0-9) + #48
Record messages 0-7 (press Touch Tone “Q”to stop recording) ..................................................... Q10 - Q17
Playback messages 0-7 (press Touch Tone “Q” to stop message playback) ................................... Q20 - Q27
Erase messages 0-7 ......................................................................................................................... Q#0 - Q#7
Erase all messages .......................................................................................................................... Q#8
Transfer Message Repeat Count (00=Disable/menu message 5, 01-99=Enable, Default=01) ........ 2 digits (00-99) + #20
Maximum Ring Count before Auto Disconnect (01-99 rings, 00=Disabled, Default=20 rings) ......... 2 digits (00-99) + #30
Maximum Music On-Hold Time before Re-Ring (00-99 min, 00 = Disabled, Default = 05 min) ....... 2 digits (00-99) + #40
Music On-Hold Command (#) Enable/Disable (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable, Default = Enable) ........ 2 digits (00-01) + #41
Local programming command (Q) Enable/Disable (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable, Default = Enable) ........ 2 digits (00-01) + #42
Ring Delay (1-20 rings. 00 = disabled/answer after 1st ring & play Greeting msg. Default = 00) .... 2 digits (00-20) + #50
Maximum Message Playback Time (00 = Disable, 01-99 min. Default = Disable) …….................... 2 digits (00-99) + #60
Automatic Ring Transfer (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable. Default = Enable) …….................................. 2 digits (00-01) + #70
Touch Tone Ring Transfer (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable. Default = Enable) ……................................ 2 digits (00-01) + #71
Caller ID Enable/Disable (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable. Default = Enable) ……................................. 2 digits (00-01) + #80
90V Message Playing Enable/Disable (00 = Disable, 01 = Enable. Default = Disable) ..…............. 2 digits (00-01) + #90
Forced hang-up ................................................................................................................................ ##7
Clear message memory configuration (Caution: This will erase all messages) ............................... Q##
Message Memory 0-760 seconds (default = 0: Day 120 sec, 1-4: Menu 110 sec each, 5: Transfer
110 sec, 6: Night 60 sec, 7: Goodbye 30 sec) ..................................................................................
3 digits
(000-760)
+ #00 - #07
Reset all programming to factory default settings (Caution this will Erase All Messages) ............. ###
Exiting Programming: To exit programming simply wait 20 seconds from the last programming command and
the unit will beep 3 times. This indicates the AR-1 has exited the programming mode. Note: To eliminate
waiting 20 seconds, you can also exit programming after the last programming command by entering “##7”.
B. AR-1 Quick Programming Features (after accessing Programming Mode above)
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Note: If the “ Q ” command after off-hook conflicts with C.O. call forwarding features, etc. the command can
be disabled, see section Bbelow.

This six digit number can be used to access the programming mode. The security code has been factory set to
845464 (V-I-K-I-NG). It is recommended that you change the security code to a personal 6 digit number. To change
the security code, access programming (see Programming section A). Enter six digits 0-9 followed by #47. If
you have forgotten your security code, follow the steps in Programming section A, 2. Accessing the Program-
ming Mode Locally Without a Security Code. Note: The security code must be six digits in length, can NOT
contain a
Q or # and can not have the same first four digits as the bypass code.
D. Security Code
This is a programmable four digit number that allows the caller to bypass the greeting or any menu message and
ring through to the “Line out to phones” port in a 1 second On, 3 second Off ring pattern. This is useful to allow
employees to quickly ring through to speak to someone live. The Bypass code is factory set to 1234. It is recom-
mended that you change the bypass code to a personal 4 digit number. To change the bypass code, access pro-
gramming (see Programming section A). Enter four digits 0-9 followed by #48. When programmed (enabled)
simply enter Qand the 4 programmed digits to bypass the message and ring through. Note: The bypass code
can not have the same first four digits as the security code.
E. Bypass Code
The AR-1’s message memory can be programmed with from 1 to 8 message memory slots with a total message
record time of 760 seconds. The factory default setting for the message memory slots are as follows: 0/ Day mes-
sage = 120 seconds maximum, Menu messages 1 through 4 = 110 seconds maximum each, 5/Transfer message
= 110 seconds maximum, 6/Night message = 60 seconds maximum and 7/Goodbye message = 30 seconds max-
imum. The message memory slots can be user programmed in one second increments to any size as long as the
total record time for all messages does not exceed 760 seconds. Caution: To user program message memory
slot sizes requires clearing message memory configuration Q## (see Record / Playback / Erasing Messages
section G).
For example: You would like to user program the maximum recording length of the Day greeting to 2 minutes, the
Menu messages to 1 minute, the Transfer message to 4 minutes, the Night greeting to 1.5 minutes and the Good-
bye message to 30 seconds. After entering programming (see Programming section A), you would clear message
memory configuration by entering Q##. A double beep will be heard indicating the clear command is finished.
Enter 120#00 two beeps will be heard indicating the Day greeting is programmed to 120 seconds maximum. Enter
060#01 two beeps, 060#02 two beeps, 060#03 two beeps, 060#04 two beeps indicating the four menu messages
are programmed to 60 seconds maximum. Enter 240#05 two beeps indicating the Transfer message is pro-
grammed to 240 seconds maximum. Enter 090#06 two beeps indicating the Night greeting is set to 90 seconds
maximum. Enter 030#07 two beeps will be heard indicating the Goodbye message is programmed to 30 seconds
maximum.
F. Message Memory
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MODEL AR-1
RECORD AUDIO INPUT PWR LED OFF / NIGHT LED
OFF / NIGHT LEARN MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD VOLUME
EARTH GND
MESSAGE VOLUME
123456789101112
CAN COMM.
OFF / NIGHT MODE
MUSIC ON HOLD INPUT
C.O. LINE INPUT
LINE OUT TO PHONES
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ON
ON
OFF
Note: DIP
Switches shown
in factory set
positions.
C. DIP Switch Programming
Switch Position Description
1 OFF Day/Off Mode (terminals 8 & 9 open =
Day mode, closed = Off mode)
1 ON
Day/Night Mode (terminals 8 & 9 open =
Day mode, closed = Night mode) (fac-
tory setting)
2 OFF Normal Operation Mode (factory setting)
2 ON
Learn Mode - enables you to enter local
or remote programming without a secu-
rity code (see Programming section A)
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A transfer message can be played to the caller while the “Line Out to Phones” port is ringing. This is especially
useful in multi line applications (two or more AR-1’s to multi-line phones, etc.) where personnel may be tied up on
the first incoming call but would like to pacify the second caller with a transfer message until they can take the
second call.
The “Transfer” message is located in Menu message 5’s memory slot. The unit can be programmed to either have
a Transfer message or a Menu message 5. To disable the Transfer message and enable Menu message 5, enter
programming (see Programming section A) and enter 00#20, two beeps will be heard confirming the entry. To
enable the “Transfer” message and set the repeat count for the Transfer message enter 01-99#20, two beeps will
be heard confirming the entry. The repeat count is programmable from 1-99 times. With “Automatic Ring Transfer”
(01#70) enabled and the Transfer message disabled (00#20), after the Day greeting and/or Menu messages have
finished playing the unit will ring the “Line Out to Phones” port. With Automatic Ring Transfer enabled (01#70)
and the Transfer message enabled (01-99#20), after the Day greeting and/or Menu messages have finished play-
ing the unit will ring the “Line Out to Phones” port and Play the Transfer message at the same time. When the
Transfer message repeat count has been reached, the Transfer message will stop playing and the unit will send
ringback to the caller while continuing to ring the “Line Out to Phones” port. If the “Maximum Ring Count” is reached
the unit will play the “Goodbye” message and automatically drop the line. With Touch Tone Ring Transfer enabled
(01#71) and the Transfer message enabled during a transfer the caller will not hear the Transfer message during
ring, the caller will get distinctive ringback instead.
H Transfer Message / Menu Message 5
The AR-1 messages can be recorded locally from a standard touch tone phone on the “Line Out to Phones” port
or locally from the 3.5mm Record Audio Input jack (audio from CD, Tape, PC, etc.) using the touch tone phone on
the “Line Out to Phones” port to start, stop and playback the recordings. The messages can also be recorded re-
motely by calling into the AR-1 and using any touch tone phone to enter programming (see Programming section
A) and record messages. After entering programming (see Programming section A). You may erase a message
by entering Q#and the message number 0-7. You can also erase all messages by entering Q#8. A double beep
will be heard indicating the erase command is finished.
You can record a new message by entering Q1and the message number 0-7. A single beep will be heard indicating
the unit is now recording. Recite the message into the phone or start your audio source if using the 3.5mm Record
Audio Input jack. To stop recording enter Q. The recording will then automatically play back. Messages can be
played back any time while in programming by entering Q2and the message number 0-7. Message playback can
also be stopped by entering a Q. Caution: The 3.5mm audio cord must be removed to allow local or remote live
recording from a phone.
G. Record / Playback / Erasing Messages
When the AR-1 has finished playing its greeting message and or menu messages and begins ringing through to
the “Line Out to Phones” port (Automatic Ring transfer enabled), when the unit reaches the maximum ring count
(when enabled) it will play the “Goodbye” message and automatically disconnect the call. The factory default set-
ting is 20 rings. The unit can be programmed from 00 (disabled) to 99 rings. After entering programming (see
Programming section A), enter two digits 00-99 and #30, two beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
I. Maximum Ring Count Before Auto Disconnect
The maximum music-on-hold time before automatically re-ringing the “Line Out to Phones” port can be pro-
grammed from 00 (disabled) to 99 minutes. The AR-1 is factory set to 5 minutes. After entering programming (see
Programming section A), enter two digits 00-99 and #40, two beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
J. Maximum Music On-Hold Time Before Re-Ring
A ring delay can be programmed on the AR-1, allowing all calls to immediately ring through to the “Line Out to
Phones” port 1-20 times then if not answered by a live person the unit will answer the call and play its greeting
and/or menu messages. This application allows personnel to answer the calls when they can but if too busy they
can let the AR-1 answer the call and give frequently asked information. The AR-1 is factory set to 00 (disabled).
To enable this feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter two digits 01-20 and #50, two
beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
L. Ring Delay
To help eliminate the telephone line from being tied up from overly lengthy callers, the AR-1 can be programmed
to automatically play the “Goodbye” message and disconnect the call after a preprogrammed maximum message
playback time of 1 to 99 minutes. The AR-1 is factory set to “00”/ disabled. To enable this feature, enter program-
ming (see Programming section A), enter two digits 01-99 and #60, two beeps will be heard confirming the
entry.
M. Maximum Message Playback Time
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If the touch tone # command conflicts with your phone system’s voicemail, steering calls through automated at-
tendants, etc. the command can be disabled by entering 00#41 in programming. Note: The Music On-Hold feature
can not be used when disabled.
K. Music On-Hold Command Enable/Disable

With Touch Tone Ring Transfer Mode enabled, the caller can bypass the greeting or menu message by entering
a touch tone 0,7,8 or 9 and ring the “Line Out to Phones” port in one of four distinctive ring patterns (see section
Sbelow). The greeting and/or menu messages can then explain to the caller: “Enter 0 to talk to Shipping, 7 to talk
to Receiving, 8 to talk to Bob and 9 to talk to Sue”. You then inform your departments or employee’s to only answer
the calls ringing in their distinctive ring pattern (cadence). In addition, an employee can transfer a call by entering
0, 7, 8 or 9 and hanging up the phone. The caller will then be placed on-hold, hearing distinctive ringback and the
phones will ring in the selected ring pattern. The next off hook will then have the caller. With Touch Tone Ring
Transfer Mode disabled, touch tones 0,7,8 and 9 are ignored by the AR-1 and the caller cannot bypass the greeting
or menu messages. Note: If a “Bypass Code” is programmed, the caller will be able to enter the 4 digit code and
bypass the greeting or menu message and ring through. The AR-1 is factory set to “01”/ enabled. To disable this
feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter 00 and #71, two beeps will be heard confirming
the entry.
O. Touch Tone Ring Transfer Mode
The AR-1 can store and forward caller ID data. When enabled the unit will capture the caller ID data after the first
ring, store it then resend it when the call rings through to the “Line Out to Phones” port. The AR-1 is factory set
to “01”/ enabled. To disable this feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter 00 and #80,
two beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
P. Caller ID
When enabled, the AR-1 can send a 90 volt message playing signal to the “Line Out to Phones” port whenever
a caller is listening to a greeting, menu message or on music on-hold. The 90 volt DC signal can be used to
activate Viking models VR-1B, LPL-1 or LM-1A to light a remotely located Visual LED indicator. This is useful for
visual indication that a caller is listening to a greeting, menu message or music on-hold. The AR-1 is factory set
to “00”/ disabled. To enable this feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter 01 and #90,
two beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
Q. 90 Volt Message Playing Signal
To place a caller on-hold (Music On-Hold if music source is connected) simply enter a touch tone “#” for an in-
coming call or “##” for an outgoing call. If the phone on the “Line Out to Phones” port is left off hook, a beep will
be heard every 4 seconds indicating a caller is on-hold. You can then hook flash the phone again to get the caller
back or hang up, in which case the next off hook will get the caller back. If the caller exceeds the maximum music
on-hold time (see Programming section J), the AR-1 will automatically re-ring the “Line Out to Phones” port.
R. Placing a Call on Hold
When enabled, callers can bypass the greeting and/or menu messages and
ring through to the “Line Out to Phones” port in a distinctive ring pattern by
entering touch tones 0,7,8 or 9. The patterns are shown to the right.
The AR-1 is factory set to “01”/ enable Touch Tone Transfer. To disable this
feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter 00 and
#71, two beeps will be heard confirming the entry.
S. Distinctive Ring Through Patterns
Touch Tone Ring Pattern
0Normal
7Double Ring
8Short / Short / Long
9Short / Long / Short
Operation
Outgoing calls on the AR-1 go straight through transparently as if the unit is not connected. Calls can be placed
on Hold/Music On-Hold by entering a touch tone ##. All other touch tone commands are ignored on outgoing
calls allowing you to enter touch tones for voice mail systems, etc.
A. Outgoing Calls
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With Automatic Ring Transfer Mode enabled, the AR-1 will answer the incoming call and play the Day or Night
greeting and any menu messages the caller has touch tone selected. Four seconds after the greeting or last menu
message has played, the unit will automatically start ringing the “Line Out to Phones” port. With Automatic Ring
Transfer Mode disabled, the AR-1 will answer the incoming call and play the Day or Night greeting and any menu
messages the caller has touch tone selected. Four seconds after the greeting or last menu message has played,
the unit will play the “Goodbye” message and automatically disconnect the call. The AR-1 is factory set to “01”/
enabled. To disable this feature, enter programming (see Programming section A), enter 00 and #70, two beeps
will be heard confirming the entry.
N. Automatic Ring Transfer Mode
If the touch tone ✱command conflicts with your C.O. call forwarding features, etc. the command can be disabled
by entering 00#42 in programming. With the local programming command (✱) disabled, the unit will ignore all
touch tone ✱’s on outbound calls. Touch tone ✱’s are still detected on inbound calls for remote programming.
Local programming can be achieved via the “Learn Mode” (DIP switch 2 ON), see Programming section A.
T. Local Programming Command (Q) Enable/Disable

The AR-1 will automatically answer the incoming call after the first ring and Caller ID is captured or will wait to an-
swer after the programmed ring delay (see Programming section L). The caller will then hear the greeting mes-
sage (Day or Night message depending on open or closure on terminals 8 & 9). Any time during the greeting or
menu messages and up to 4 seconds after any message, the caller can enter the following touch tone commands:
B. Incoming Calls
Touch Tone/s Function
0To bypass the greeting and/or menu message and ring through (if enabled, see Program-
ming sections Oand S).
1,2,3,4,5 To listen to the corresponding menu message.
6To hear the greeting message again (Day or Night message, depending on open or closure
on terminals 8 & 9).
7,8,9 To bypass the greeting and/or menu message and ring through (if enabled, see Program-
ming section O) in a distinctive ring pattern (see Programming section S).
If the caller does not enter a touch tone command, 4 seconds after the greeting and/or menu message has played,
the AR-1 will begin ringing the “Line Out to Phones” port. During ringing the caller will hear a “Transfer” message
(if enabled, see Programming section H) which is repeated until the call is answered or the unit has reached the
maximum transfer message repeat count (see Programming section H). If the maximum repeat count is reached
the caller will then begin to hear a standard ring back signal.
When the call is then answered live from any phone/phone system trunk input connected to the “Line Out to
Phones” port, the call can then be placed On-Hold (Music On-Hold) by entering a touch tone #. After the #is de-
tected a beep will be heard every 4 seconds indicating a call is On-Hold. To remove the call from On-Hold simply
hook switch flash or hang up the phone and the next off hook will have the call. You can also send the call to the
greeting message by entering a touch tone 6or to any of the menu messages by entering a 1,2,3,4 or 5 and
hanging up your phone. The AR-1 will then play the selected message to the caller and the “Line Out to Phones”
port will receive a busy signal.
Any time during the message and up to 4 seconds after the message the caller can enter the above touch tone
commands to replay the greeting message or play other menu messages. 4 seconds after the last message is
played the caller will hear the “Goodbye” message and the unit will automatically disconnect.
If the AR-1 loses power, incoming and outgoing calls will route through the unit transparently as if the phone/s or
phone system is connected directly to the telephone line.
C. Power Outage
Applications
Typical AR-1 applications come in two basic categories, answer with greeting and menu message/s only and answer
with greeting and menu message/s then ring through. Answer with greeting message only applications allow the caller
to get some information, but does not let them ring through. Answer with greeting message then ring through allows
the caller to get information and then either automatically or when pressing “0,7,8 or 9” get transferred/ring through.
The AR-1 features two messaging modes, one for day and one for night. The “Day” greeting can support either type
of application. The “Night” greeting will only support, answer with greeting and menu messages only. It will not allow
ring through. Application examples are shown below:
Day Message: “Hello and thank you for calling XYZ bank. If you are calling for our hours please press 1. For
today’s interest rate please press 2, or stay on the line and one of our representatives will be with you as soon as
possible.”
Night Message: “Hello and thank you for calling, unfortunately you have called after hours. Our office hours are
from 8am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.”
Menu Message 1: “Our office hours are from 8am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.”
Menu Message 2: “Today’s interest rate is 3.5%.”
At the bank each morning, the staff records a new Menu Message 2 with the current rate and then places the unit
in the Day mode. Throughout the day the AR-1 answers the line and plays the Day Message and Menu Message
1 or 2 as requested, allowing callers to ring through to the bank staff if needed. At the end of the day, the staff
places the AR-1 into the Night mode. The Night mode is set to play the Night Message and then hang up on the
caller, preventing the staff from being bothered by unwanted calls.
A. Typical Bank
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IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A VIKING PRODUCT, CONTACT: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT [phone]
Our Technical Support Department is available for assistance Monday 8am - 4pm and Tuesday through Friday 8am - 5pm central time. So that we can give you better service, before you call please:
1. Know the model number, the serial number and what software version you have (see serial label).
2. Have your Technical Practice in front of you.
3. It is best if you are on site.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR REPAIR
The following procedure is for equipment that needs repair:
1. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The customer MUST have a complete description of the problem,
with all pertinent information regarding the defect, such as options set, conditions, symptoms, methods to duplicate problem, frequency of failure, etc.
2. Packing: Return equipment in original box or in proper packing so that damage will not occur while in transit. Static sensitive equipment such as a circuit board should be in an anti-static bag,
sandwiched between foam and individually boxed. All equipment should be wrapped to avoid packing material lodging in or sticking to the equipment. Include ALL parts of the equipment. C.O.D. or
freight collect shipments cannot be accepted. Ship cartons prepaid to: Viking Electronics, 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI 54016
3. Return shipping address: Be sure to include your return shipping address inside the box. We cannot ship to a PO Box.
4. RA number on carton: In large printing, write the R.A. number on the outside of each carton being returned.
RETURNING PRODUCT FOR EXCHANGE
The following procedure is for equipment that has failed out-of-box (within 10 days of purchase):
1. Customer must contact Viking’s Technical Support at 715-386-8666 to determine possible causes for the problem. The customer MUST be able to step through recommended tests for diagnosis.
2. If the Technical Support Product Specialist determines that the equipment is defective based on the customer's input and troubleshooting, a Return Authorization (R.A.) number will be issued.
This number is valid for fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of issue.
3. After obtaining the R.A. number, return the approved equipment to your distributor, referencing the R.A. number. Your distributor will then replace the Viking product using the same R.A. number.
4. The distributor will NOT exchange this product without first obtaining the R.A. number from you. If you haven't followed the steps listed in 1, 2 and 3, be aware that you will have to
pay a restocking charge.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Viking warrants its products to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase from any authorized Viking
distributor or 18 months from the date manufactured, which ever is greater. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is deemed defective or malfunctions, return the product to Viking
Electronics, Inc., 1531 Industrial Street, Hudson, WI., 54016. Customer must contact Viking's Technical Support Department at 715-386-8666 to obtain a Return Authorization (R.A.) number.
This warranty does not cover any damage to the product due to lightning, over voltage, under voltage, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or any damage caused by use of the product by the
purchaser or others. This warranty does not cover non-EWP products that have been exposed to wet or corrosive environments.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES. VIKING MAKES NO WARRANTIES RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS OTHER THAN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. VIKING SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, IN-
CIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, OR AT VIKING'S OPTION, REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY OF VIKING SHALL BE SO LIMITED.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD ANDAGREED THAT EACHAND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, EXCLUSION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, ARE SEVERABLE FROM ANY OTHER PROVISION AND EACH PROVISION IS A SEPARABLE
AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE ENFORCED AS SUCH.
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Due to the dynamic nature of the product design, the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Viking Electronics, and its affiliates
and/or subsidiaries assume no responsibility for errors and omissions contained in this information. Revisions of this document or new editions of it may be issued
to incorporate such changes.
Warranty
Product Support: [phone]
Day Message: “Hello and thank you for calling XYZ realty. I am out of the office right now but have a number of
listings to tell you about. For information on a beautiful rambler on a 2 acre lot press 1. For information on a spa-
cious 3 bedroom two story press 2. For information on a duplex that’s a great investment press 3. Thank you for
calling and have a great day.'
Menu Message 1: “This beautiful Rambler sits on a 2 acre lot overlooking pristine valleys...”
Menu Message 2: “This spacious 3 bedroom Two Story has 3 full baths, granite counter tops...”
Menu Message 3: “This great investment property features...”
As houses go on and off the market, the Real-estate Agent updates the Day Message, and any other Menu mes-
sages that need to be changed. Whenever the Agent goes out on a call, or home for the day, they place the AR-
1in Day Mode, playing the Day Message and any requested Menu Messages and then hanging up. While in the
office the Agent places the unit in Off Mode, where all calls ring straight through to the phones.
B. Real-Estate Agent
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