OWNER`S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model DAS 201 Fully Digital Answering System Please read this operation manual before using your new telephone and keep it for further reference QUICK INSTRUCTIONS · Setting the Time ­ Press `STOP/TIME' to enter the setting mode ­ Then Press the FF Key or the REPT Key to adjust the Weekday ­ Press `STOP/TIME' again to set the Weekday ­ Repeat to set Hours and Minutes · Playing the Current Time ­ Press `STOP/TlME' · Recording the Outgoing Message (OGM) ­ Press `OGM1' ­ Speak clearly into the microphone with your message ­ Press `STOP/TIME' to stop recording ­ Repeat the process for `OGM2' · Recording a Memo ­ Press `MEMO/2WAY' for 2 seconds ­ Speak clearly into the microphone with your message ­ Press `STOP/TIME' to stop recording ·2 ­ ­ ­ Way Recording Press `MEMO/2WAY' for 4 seconds Speak into your telephone in a normal fashion Press `STOP/TIME' to stop recording QUICK INSTRUCTIONS CONT'D 4. Repeat Message Press `REPT ' once to replay current message, twice to replay the previous message Any one of the following keys will resume Playback: PLAY/FF / REPT /ERASE/STOP Press `ERASE' Press `STOP/TIME' Press and Hold `ERASE' to erase ALL Messages To restore or save all messages, Press and Hold `ERASE' again. 5. Resume Playback from Pause 6. Erase Single Message 7. Stop Playback 8. Erase and Save ALL Messages · Security Code Remote Control ­ Refer to "Remote Control Functions Table" on Page 11/12. · Playing a Memo ­ Press `MEMO/2WAY' · Setting to Answer/Record Mode or Answer Only Mode ­ If system is in Answer Only Mode, Press `ANSWER' for about 2 seconds. ­ The DAS 201 will beep and OGM1 will play. ­ Repeat the process to return the system to ANSWER ONLY MODE. ­ The DAS 201 will beep and OGM2 will play · Playing Messages 1. Playback 2. Pause Message 3. Resume Playback from Pause Press `PLAY' Press `PLAY' Any one of the following keys will resume Playback: PLAY/FF / REPT /ERASE/STOP 2 3 LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS 13 9. FF Key ­ Skips to the next sequential message. ;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;; ;;;;;; REPT MEMO/2WAY OGM1 OGM2 STOP FF ERASE PLAY AN 10. ERASE Key ­ Can be used to erase a single message or all messages in memory. 11. Microphone Hole ­ Used to record outgoing messages and memos. 12. ANSWER Key ­ Used to set the Answer Mode On or Off. SW ER 13. Speaker 14. MODULAR LINE JACK ­ Used to connect the DAS 201 to your household phone jack. 14 15 16 TIME 1 1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 12 11 15. MODULAR PHONE JACK ­ Used to connect the DAS 201 to your telephone. 16. Adapter Receptacle ­ Used to connect the DAS 201 to the supplied DC power adapter. 17. Volume Control (VOL) ­ Used to adjust the speaker volume. 18. BATTERY COVER ­ Houses the Memory Backup Batteries. (Batteries not included) 19. Adapter Cord Holder ­ Prevents the DC adapter cord from falling out. (Adapter not included) Message LED Indicator ­ Indicates the DAS 201 Answering Machine's current status. · `A1' or `A2' flashes four times on the display to indicate that there is no outgoing message (greeting) recorded. · `CL' flashes once on the display to indicate that the time is not set · A `Number' displayed before playing your messages back indicates the total number of messages currently in the DAS-201's Memory. · A `Number' displayed while playing your messages back indicates the sequential number of the message currently being played. MEMO/2WAY Key ­ Allows you to leave messages for other family members when you leave the house. Also allows you to record both sides of a conversation you are having on the telephone. 2. 3/4. OGM1/OGM2 Keys ­The DAS 201 allows you to record two outgoing messages. OGM1 is a conventional message, and OGM2 is an "answer only" message. The DAS 201 will automatically switch to the OGM2 message if your memory is full, and the unit is unable to take a message. 5. ANSWER LED Indicator ­ Lights up when the DAS 201 is ready to answer calls. STOP/TIME Key ­ Stops current operation, plus allows you to set the time. PLAY Key ­ Press to play recorded messages. REPT Key ­ Repeats the previously played message. 4 5 17 19 6. 18 7. 8. INSTALLATION 1. The DAS 201 includes a modular telephone line cord with a modular plug at each end. Insert one plug into the LINE input jack on the DAS 201, and the other end into your household telephone jack (Fig.1). You may have to unplug your telephone to do this. 2. To use a phone in the same area of the DAS 201, simply plug the telephone into the TEL input jack on the DAS 201 (Fig. 2). 3. Connect the AC Power Adapter (DC9V 300mA) to any standard electrical outlet (AC 110 V) and plug the other end into the DC power input jack on the DAS 201 (Fig. 3). (AC power adapter included) BATTERY INSTALLATION Your DAS 201 Answering Machine is equipped with Battery Backup. In the event of a power failure, the Battery Backup will prevent the loss of saved messages. Please follow these simple instructions to install your batteries. Unscrew the Battery Cover Remove the Battery Cover Insert 4 Fresh `AAA' Batteries as per the Diagram. Replace the Battery Cover, and Tighten the Screw. Answering Machine AC Adapter Fig. 3 Line Cords 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXY 2 ABC # Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Telephone Battery Installation ­ Install the batteries for saving memory after the DAS 201 AC adaptor has been connected and the time / day has been programmed. Installing the batteries before these procedure are done will not let you program the time / day into the DAS 201. If the battery power is low or batteries are not installed, the low battery icon "Lo" will flash on the LCD display. You need to replace or install batteries per instructions. 6 * 1 4 GHI 7 PRS OPER 0 PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATION After plugging in the AC Adapter, the DAS 201 will automatically turn on, and the LED will display the numbers 0 to 60. After about 60 seconds, you will hear a long beep. The LED will then indicate the following. 1. A1 or A2 flashes four times indicating that there is no outgoing message (greeting) recorded. 2. CL flashes once indicating that the DAS 201 time and date have not been set up. 3. 0 flashes indicating there are no incoming messages in the memory. 4. If ER flashes once, this indicates that the DAS 201 needs to be reset. Please disconnect the unit from power, and then re-connect it. 7 5 JKL 8 TUV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. Setting the Timer When the DAS 201's LED displays `CL', the timer needs to be set using the following procedure ­ Press the `STOP/TIME' key for approximately 2 seconds, and release when the DAS 201 announces the Weekday. ­ Press the `FF ' key or the `REPT ' key to select the correct day of the week. ­ Press the `STOP/TIME' key again to set the Weekday and advance the setting mode to the Hour setting. ­ Repeat these steps for Hours and Minutes. ­ After the Minutes are set, the exact time will be announced. Note: If no key is pressed within 8 seconds, the DAS 201 will return to normal mode. B. Playing the Current Time ­ Press the `STOP/TIME' key for 1 second. The current time will be announced. C. Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM) ­ OGM1 should be a conventional message, requesting the caller to leave a message. Complete the following steps to record your OGM1 message: · Press the `OGM1' key and hold for approximately 2 seconds and release. After a long beep, the LED will indicate `A1', and then `0'. · At the end of the beep, speak in a clear voice directly into the microphone, which is located on the bottom right hand corner of the DAS 201's top panel. · When you have completed your OGM1 message, press `STOP/TIME'. · The LED will indicate `A1', and the OGM1 message will playback. · If you are satisfied with the message, press `STOP/TIME'. · If you are not satisfied with the message, repeat this process and rerecord your message. ­ OGM2 should be an Answer-Only message. This is used when you prefer not to take messages, and is automatically activated if the DAS 201's memory is full. To record an OGM2 message, follow the above instructions, using the OGM2 button in place of the OGM1 button. D. Playing your Outgoing Message (OGM) ­ To play your OGM, simply press and release the `OGM1', or `OGM2' buttons. The OGM will play, and the DAS 201 will return to normal mode. E. Recording a Memo ­ The DAS 201's Memo function allows you to leave a message for another member of your business or household, when you are going to be away. Complete the following steps to record your Memo message: · Press the `MEMO/2WAY' key, and hold it for approximately 2 seconds. 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT'D After a short beep, the LED will display `00'. · At this time, release the `MEMO/2WAY' key. A long beep will sound, and the unit will begin recording. · At the end of the beep, speak in a clear voice, directly into the microphone. · Stop the recording by pressing the `STOP/TIME' key. F. Recording a Two-Way Conversation ­ The DAS 201's 2-Way Record function allows you to record important conversations you have on the telephone. Complete the following steps to use the 2-Way Record function: · Press the `MEMO/2WAY' key, and hold it for approximately 4 seconds. · The LED will display `2R' and 2-Way Recording will begin. · At the end of your conversation, or when you wish to stop recording, simply press the `STOP/TIME' key. G. Playing Memos and 2 Way Conversations ­ To play these messages, press the `MEMO/2WAY' key. Recordings will be played in sequence. H. Setting to Answer/Record Mode or Answer Only Mode ­ Note: When power is on, system is always in either one of these 2 modes. · If system is in Answer Only Mode, Press `ANSWER' for about 2 seconds. · The DAS 201 will beep and OGM1 will play. · The DAS 201 is now in Answer/Record Mode. · Repeat the process to return the system to ANSWER ONLY MODE. · The DAS 201 will beep and OGM2 will play I. Ring and Toll Saver ­ The DAS 201 will normally begin recording an incoming call after the second ring. However, if there are no unplayed messages on the system, the DAS 201 will not answer until after the fourth ring. This feature allows you to call into your answering machine, and determine, without a toll, if there are any unplayed messages on the system (i.e. If the phone rings three times, there are no unplayed messages). J. Recording Incoming Calls ­ When the DAS 201 is in Answer/Record mode, it will answer the telephone after the second (or fourth) ring, then will play your OGM1 message. At the end of the OGM1 message a beep will sound, indicating to your caller that they may begin speaking. The DAS 201 allows callers to leave a message. At the end of the message, the DAS 201 will sound a long beep, indicating that the recording time is over. 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT'D K. Playing All Messages ­ The LED will display the total number of messages in the DAS 201's memory. The following details the playback procedures: · Playback Press `PLAY' · Pause Message Press `PLAY' · Resume Playback from Pause Any one of the following keys will resume Playback: PLAY/FF /REPT / ERASE/STOP · Repeat Message Press `REPT `once to replay current message, twice to replay the previous message. · Erase Single Message Press `ERASE' · Stop Playback Press `STOP/TIME' · Erase and Save ALL Messages Press and hold `ERASE' for about 2 seconds. A long beep will sound, and ALL messages will be erased. To RESTORE all messages, Press and hold `ERASE' again for about 2 seconds. A long beep will sound and messages will be restored. L. Call Screen ­ The DAS 201 can be used to screen incoming calls. Simply set the unit to Answer mode by pressing the `ANSWER' key. When an incoming call occurs, adjust the volume control so that you can hear the incoming caller leaving their message. If you wish to speak to the caller, simply pick up the receiver. The DAS 201 will automatically stop recording. M. Remote Control Security Code ­ The Security Code is set to a factory default of `159'. This code can be changed to any number between 000 and 999. To change your security code perform the following steps: · Press the FF key for approximately 2 seconds and release to display the current security code. The DAS 201 will then display the first digit of the security code. Use the FF and the REPT to increase or decrease the number of the first digit. Once you have arrived at the desired number, press the `ANSWER' key to confirm your selection. · Repeat the process for the second and third digits. · If no key is pressed within 8 seconds, the setup procedure will be aborted. · When complete, press the `STOP/TIME' key to conclude the procedure. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT'D N. Call Breakthrough (CBT) ­ The DAS 201 is equipped to alert you to an Urgent call. With CBT, incoming callers who know your CBT code will have the ability to bypass the Outgoing message and cause the DAS 201 to sound a short alarm. This is design ...