AUDIOLINE AB 870 Digital Answering Machine User Manual

AUDIOLINE AB 870 Digital Answering Machine User Manual

Safety Information

Please read this operating instruction manual thoroughly. Under no circumstances open the device or complete any repair work yourself. In the case of claims under the terms of guarantee, contact your sales outlet. We reserve the right to make technical and optical modifications to the product during the course of product improvement.

Intended use

This answering machine has been developed for use when connected to an analogue telephone network connection (PSTN) within Germany. However, due to the different services offered by the various telecommunication network providers, there is no guarantee that the equipment will function trouble−free on every telecommunication terminal connection. Only connect the answering machine connection cable to a telephone line socket designed for it. Never change the plug on the connection cable.

Battery

Do not use rechargeable batteries or power packs. These could cause a short circuit. Only use a 9 V compound battery as a replacement. Do not throw batteries into a fire or into water.

Installation location

The equipment must be set up in the vicinity of a 230 Volt mains power outlet. Do not place the answering machine in the direct vicinity of other electronic equipment, such as microwave ovens or hi−fi systems, since they could cause mutual disturbance. Therefore, maintain a distance of at least one meter from other electronic equipment. Place the answering machine on a level, non−slip surface. Normally, the footpads on the answering machine do not leave any marks on the surface where it is located. However, due the diverse types of paints and surfaces which come into question, it cannot be fully ruled out that the footpads will leave marks on the surface on which it is located.

Power supply

Only use the AUDIOLINE power adapter plug supplied because other power supplies could destroy the answering machine. Do not open the power adapter plug. There is a risk of fatal injury if the power adapter plug is opened and not disconnected from the power supply.

Information on disposal

The implementation of European law in national laws and directives obliges you to dispose of consumable goods appropriately. This serves to protect both persons and the environment. The adjacent symbol indicates that electrical and electronic apparatus no longer required must be disposed of separate from domestic waste. Equipment which is old or has outlived its service life must be disposed of at a suitable collection point provided by the public waste authorities. Batteries and power packs must be disposed of at the point of sale or at the appropriate collection points provided by the public waste authorities. P ackaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.

Temperature and ambient conditions

The answering machine is designed for use in protected rooms with a temperature range from 10 °C to 30 °C. The answering machine should not be used in rooms exposed to moisture, such as bathrooms or laundries. Prevent close proximity to sources of heat, such as radiators, as well as negative influences such as exposure to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat or direct sunlight.

Cleaning and upkeep

Clean the housing surfaces with a soft, dry, fluff−free cloth. Never use cleaning agents or aggressive solvents. Apart from occasionally cleaning the housing, no other upkeep is necessary. The rubber footpads on the answering machine are not resistant to all cleaning agents. The manufacturer is not liable for any claims for damage to furniture or such.

Operating Elements

1. Take call switch
2. Power adapter plug connection socket
3. Telephone line jack
4. Display
5. Volume (louder)
6. Forward / Day and time announcement
7. Delete message, memos
8. Record telephone calls
9. Volume (quieter)
10. Record Memo
11. Pause / Playback messages
12. Back / Confirm day and time adjustment
13. On/Off / Stop
14. Record Outgoing message
15. Microphone / Speaker
    

Starting Up

Safety notes

It is essential to read the Safety Information at the beginning of this manual before starting up.

Checking the package contents

The package contains:

Inserting batteries (not included in material supplied)

Before connecting the answering machine to the telephone network, insert a new 9 V battery. In the event of a power failure, the battery will ensure data is retained for approx. 24 hours.

As soon as the bL icon appears in the display, the battery is empty and must be replaced.

Pay attention that the answering machine is not connected to the telephone network at this point.

1. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery compartment on the underside.
2. Connect the battery plug to the battery and insert the battery in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Connecting the telephone line and power adapter plug

1. Insert the small plug on the power adapter plug cable in the corresponding socket on the rear side of the answering machine.
2. Insert the small plug on the telephone connection cable in the corresponding socket on the rear side of the answering machine.
3. Plug the power adapter plug in a properly installed 230 Volt power outlet.
4. Connect the telephone connection cable supplied in the telephone line jack.

When switched on for the first time, the new answering machine requires approx. 20 seconds to initialize all the functions. After the first initialization, the message 00 appears in the display.

Defining the basic setting

Before putting the answering machine into operation, certain basic settings must be defined.

1. Press and hold the button /SET for 2 seconds. You will hear the day of the week currently set over the loudspeaker.
2. Press the button /SET repeatedly until you hear the correct day of the week.
3. Press the button /CHECK. You will hear an announcement of the hour currently set over the loudspeaker.
4. Press the button /SET repeatedly until you hear the correct hour announced.
5. Press the button /CHECK. You will hear an announcement of the minutes currently set over the loudspeaker.
6. Press the button /SET repeatedly until you hear the correct minutes announced.
7.  Confirm with the button /CHECK and the complete day and time announcement will be repeated.

The day and time announcement can be checked at any time. Simply press the /CHECK button and you will hear the day of the week and the current time of day.

If there is a pause of more than 20 seconds while entering the day and time announcement, the programming will be interrupted.

If no battery has been fitted or if battery is discharged, the day and time announcement must be re−entered if there should happen to be a power failure.

Operation

Using the default outgoing message

If you have not recorded an outgoing message, the answering machine automatically plays the default outgoing message.

Wording of the default outgoing message:

Recording an outgoing message

1. Press and hold the button. An acoustic signal is issued and in the display appears rA.
   The outgoing message must be at least 3 seconds long and not longer than 60 seconds. The length of the outgoing message is deducted from the maximum recording time. When your outgoing message is 18 seconds, for example, then 39 minutes and 42 seconds remain for incoming messages.

2. Speak your outgoing message into the microphone. Keep a distance of about 15 cm from it.

3. To end recording, simply release the button.

4. The outgoing message is automatically played back and the message PA appears in the display. The volume can be adjusted by pressing the two arrow keys and .
   You can play back your outgoing message at any time by pressing the button briefly.

Deleting your own outgoing message and reverting to the standard message

1. Press the button for 2 Seconds until an acoustic signal is issued.
   Your outgoing message is deleted and the answering machine plays the default outgoing message.

Setting the number of rings

On the rear side of the answering machine is a sliding switch (2 6 TS). Set the sliding switch to the number of times the answering machine should ring before it takes a call.

rings. This switch position can be used to implement the toll−saving remote access function. Details are provided in the Chapter “Free of charge pre−remote access”.

General operation

Switching on/off

1. Press the / button. The answering machine is switched on, in the display appears a number.
2. Press the / button again to switch the answering machine off. In the display appears − −. In this mode no messages are recorded.

Recording time

There are 60 seconds available to leave a message. If the caller speaks for a longer period, an acoustic signal is issued and the call is disconnected. If there is a pause in excess of seven seconds during recording, the call is automatically ended, accompanied by an acoustic signal.

Listening−in to incoming messages

The integrated loudspeaker enables you to listen to messages as they are being recorded. If you do not want to listen−in to incoming calls, reduce the volume by pressing the Volume button as often as necessary

Interrupting a recording

If you lift the receiver while an incoming message is being recorded, recording is stopped and you can talk to the caller

Playing back messages

The display shows the number of messages recorded, it means that new messages, memos or call extracts have been recorded in your absence.

1. Press the / button once.
   The answering machine plays the recorded messages. The new message recorded is played back first.
   If you have no new messages, all recorded messages that you have not yet deleted will be played back. If no messages have been saved, you will hear several beep tones.

2. To interrupt playback of the messages, press the / button.

3. Press the / button again to resume playback of the messages.

4. To stop playback of the messages, press the / button.
   After the last message has been played back, two acoustic signals are issued.

Repeat playback of current message

Press the /CHECK button to repeat playback of the current message.

Repeat playback of previous message

Press the /CHECK button until an acoustic signal is issued. The previous message is played back again.

Skipping a message

Press the /SET button once to skip the message currently being played. The answering machine plays the next message.

Skipping several messages

Press the /SET button several times in succession.

Operation

Deleting individual messages

Press the button while the message to be deleted is being played.

Deleting all messages

After all messages have been played, press and hold the button until an acoustic signal is issued.

Recording a memo

You can leave a memo for other answering machine users.

1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
2. The message rE appears in the display.
3. Start to record your memo after the acoustic signal. E. g. Hello Alan, the files you need are in my drawer. You can copy them if you want.”
4. To end recording, simply release the button.

The message can be played by pressing the / button of the answering machine or via the remote access function using a foreign telefone.

Recording a telephone call

You can record a complete conversation, namely what both you and the caller say.

If any other answering machine function is in progress, press the / button before beginning to record a call.

1. Lift the handset to take the call.
2. Press the button for 2 seconds during the call.
3. 2r appears in the display. The answering machine then records the telephone call.
4. Press the button again to end recording. Press the / button to play back the call recorded.

Remote Access

Remote access enables the answering machine to be contacted from any telephone which uses tone dialling in order to listen to messages received and execute other functions.

Access code for remote access

The answering machine is provided with a personal identification number (remote access code) so only you can listen to incoming messages via the remote access feature. The FERNABFRAGE CODE” (remote access code) is a three−digit number and is located on the underside of the unit.

Free of charge pre−remote access

The toll−saving pre−remote access feature can be used to check whether messages have been received on your answering machine from a distant telephone. On the rear side of the answering machine is a sliding switch (2 6 TS). Set the sliding switch to TS”. On contacting your answering machine from an external telephone, the answering machine responds as follows:

• If your call is taken after 2 rings, there are new messages on the answering machine.
• If there are no new messages on the answering machine, your call is not taken after two rings. Replace the receiver after the third ring. Since the answering machine is activated after the sixth ring, no charge will be made for the call.

Remote access options

1. Call your own phone number and wait for the answering machine to take the call.
2. While the outgoing message is being played, enter the three−digit remote access code using the dialling keys on the phone.
3. Entry of the correct code is confirmed by two acoustic signals.
4. Press one of the key combinations below to select the respective function.

Replace the receiver to end the remote access function. If there is a pause in excess of 20 seconds between function selections, the line is automatically disconnected.

During playing messages

Remote Access

After playing messages

After playing the last message several beeps are issued. Now more functions can be selected within 20 seconds.

Press key sequence “7″ and “#”
Record memo End recording| Press key sequence “8″ and “#” Press key sequence “8″ and “#”
Switch answering machine on or off *1)| Press key sequence “9″ and “#”

1. If answering machine is switched off, you have to let it ring approx 10 times until remote mode is activated.

Insufficient memory capacity

If there is no memory left for new messages,Su is displayed and the answering machine will no longer accept calls.

1. Call your number and let it ring 10 times. Your answering machine will respond with several beep tones.
2. Enter your remote access code. You will hear one beep tone in confirmation and you now have the possibility of recreating more memory space by deleting messages.
3. To do this, first listen to the messages and then delete individual messages or all messages.

Important Information

Troubleshooting

Should problems arise with the answering machine, refer to the following information. In the case of claims under the terms of guarantee, contact your sales outlet. There is a 2 year period of guarantee.

Answering machine cannot be switched on
Check that the power adapter plug is fitted properly in the mains socket. Check that power is available at the mains socket.

The bL icon flashes in the display
The battery is empty and must be replaced. Your outgoing message, all recorded messages and the day and time announcement are deleted in the event of a power failure.

No messages are recorded
Check that the telephone line is properly connected in the telephone line socket. Delete messages to create memory space.

Guarantee

antee
AUDIOLINE equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble−free functioning and a long service life. The terms of guarantee do not apply where the cause of equipment malfunction is the fault of the telephone network operator or any interposed private branch extension system. The period of guarantee is 24 months from the date of purchase. All deficiencies resulting from material or production faults which occur during the period of guarantee will be eliminated free of charge. Rights to claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled following intervention by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as a result of improper handling or operation, incorrect positioning or storing, improper connection or installation, Acts of God or other external influence are not covered by the terms of guarantee. In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair or replace defect parts or provide a replacement device. Replacement parts  or devices become our property. Rights to compensation in the case of damage are excluded wherethere is no evidence of intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer. If your device shows signs of defect during the period of guarantee, please return it to the sales outlet in which you purchased the AUDIOLINE device together with the purchase receipt. All rights to claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agreement must be asserted exclusively with regard to your sales outlet. Two years after the purchase and transfer of our products, claims under the terms of guarantee can no longer be asserted.

Declaration of Conformity

This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the EU directive: 1999/5/EU directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. Conformity with the above mentioned directive is confirmed by the CE symbol on the device.

To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our web site www.audioline.de.

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