® Digital Answering Machine For Loud & Crystal Clear Voice & TTY Messages. Operating Instructions ©AMERIPHONE, Inc., 12082 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 897-0808 or (800) 874-3005 VOICE, (714) 897-1111 or (800) 772-2889 TTY (714) 897-4703 FAX email: ameriphone@ameriphone.com www.ameriphone.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. Observe all warnings and other markings on the product. 2. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless models. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use a telephone near a gas leak.
Contents Introducing the Easy Recall Warranty Service ................................................................................................................2 Sales Receipt ......................................................................................................................2 Help from Ameriphone ........................................................................................................2 Features .........................................................................
Introducing the EASY RECALL Thank you for selecting the Easy Recall answering machine from Ameriphone. These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your Easy Recall effectively and safely. Read this manual thoroughly before using your answering machine. Keep the manual near the machine for easy reference. Warranty Service Easy Recall Your answering machine is designed to provide years of quality service.
Features on the EASY RECALL AUDIO OUTPUT JACK SPEAKER REC/ERASE button ON/OFF button # MESSAGE DISPLAY NEXT button PREV button FAST FORWARD button FAST button VOL volume slider PLAY/PAUSE button SLOW button FAST REWIND button TONE slider MICROPHONE Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls 3
Setting up Your Easy Recall Connecting Your Easy Recall Answering Machine wall and into the jack on the back of the phone labeled LINE. 1. First, for your safety, always disconnect the telephone line when installing or changing the battery. 2. Optional - install a 9-volt battery [not included] for back up. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the unit. 3. Insert the AC Adapter cord into the receptacle on the back of the Easy Recall. Then plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) 6. If using a telephone, connect the telephone line cord into the jack labeled PHONE on the back of the Easy Recall and into the phone jack of the telephone. SHIFT SELECT M5 M4 M3 SIGNAL LED BACKSPA CE M2 SPACE AUTO ANS M! REL MGS POWER LED RELAY Figure 6 - Connecting a telephone 7. When the Easy Recall is turned on, it will announce, ”The machine is on.“ Note: Your Easy Recall answering machine has a maximum capacity of 24 messages or 14 minutes.
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) a message after the tone.“ • A factory installed outgoing TTY message, “LV MSG GA.“ 1. Simultaneously press and hold down the REC/ERASE and SLOW keys for 2 seconds. • A factory installed Remote Access Code [1 1 1 1]. To change your Remote Access Code, use the included template, and then follow the directions in this manual.
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) 4. The display window will show how much time you have remaining. Setting the Time & Date To know when your messages were received, you must program the date and time. Make sure the machine is ON and follow these simple steps to set the date and time. 5. Press the ON/OFF key when you are through. 6. The Easy Recall will automatically replay your recorded message. 7. To hear your current outgoing message, press PREV & FRWD. 1.
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) 3. Press the key marked HOUR to select the desired hour. 4. Press the key marked MINUTE to select the minute. 5. Press the key marked DAY to select the day. 6. Press the key marked SAY to verify the time setting. 7. Press the EXIT key when you are finished. 8. To review your settings, press F-RWD. NOTE: In the event of a power outage, the Time and Date MAY NEED RESETTING.
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) English Template for the Easy Recall’s keys 9
Setting up Your EASY RECALL (continued) English Template for the Easy Recall’s keys (cont.
Using Your EASY RECALL How to Playback Voice Messages The number flashing in the display window [i.e., alternating between “- -”, “03”] will show the number of voice messages you’ve received. The number flashing after “t i” will indicate how many TTY messages you’ve received. 2. To delete a message, press the REC/ERASE key while playing the message to be deleted. 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to listen to all voice or TTY messages. [The last message received will be the first one replayed.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) 4. Use the TONE and VOLUME slide controls to adjust for optimum hearing clarity. 5. To listen to the next message, press the NEXT key. 6. To skip ahead within the message in 1 – 2 second increments, press the F FWD [Fast Forward] key. 12 7. To go back within the message in 1 – 2 second increments, press the F RWD [Fast Rewind] key. 8. To pause while playing a message, press the PLAY/ PAUSE key; press again to resume. 9.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) Setting Your 4-Digit Access Code for Remote Retrieval of Your Messages 10. To increase the playback speed in 5% increments, press the FAST key once. Pressing the FAST key a maximum of 5 times achieves a total speed up of 25%. 11. To return to regular speed, press the SLOW key [if in fast playback mode] or the FAST key [if in slow playback mode] until the desired playback speed is reached. Your Easy Recall comes with a factory set access code of 1 1 1 1.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) You can’t use 0 when programming your 4 digit code. Use the keys labeled 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th to select each of the four-digit numbers for your personal access code. 4. Press the SAY key to verify your access code. 5. Press the EXIT key when finished. 14 6. To review the time, outgoing message and access code; press the F RWD [Fast Rewind] key. Remote Retrieval of Your Voice and TTY Messages When You Are Away from Home 1.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) Recording a Telephone Conversation [Maximum recording time - 2 minutes per call] Note: All parties must be made aware and must consent to having their telephone conversation recorded. 3. The current telephone conversation will now be recorded. 4. Press the ON/OFF key to end the recording. 1. Simultaneously press and release the REC/ERASE and PLAY/PAUSE keys for 2 seconds. 5.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) Recording a Memo [maximum recording time – 2 minutes per memo] You can record a memo when you want to leave a personal message for someone in your household. Memo messages will be registered on the display panel and replayed just like incoming voice messages. Make sure the machine is ON and follow these instructions: 1. Press the REC/ERASE key for 2 seconds, and then release. 2. Speak directly into the microphone to record your message.
Using Your EASY RECALL (Continued) 5. Press the REC/ERASE key while the memo is playing if you want to delete the memo. Retrieving TTY Messages Reading Your TTY Messages • The TTY must be in acoustic mode, NOT direct connected, to work properly. • The number blinking after the flashing td in the display window indicates the number of TTY messages that have been received.
Retrieving TTY Messages (continued) • Set both Volume and Tone controls to mid-range. Adjust according to need. • If you have ONLY TTY messages, press PLAY. If you have both voice and TTY messages but you only want to play the TTY messages, press SLOW. • The # of messages from the answering machine will appear on your TTY’s screen. • Press the ERASE key while playing the message to be deleted in order to delete a message; otherwise the message will be SAVED.
Retrieving TTY Messages (continued) Recording a Combo Voice and TTY Message An outgoing message can be recorded using the REC/ERASE and FAST keys (Record off phone line like recording a conversation). 1. Make a TTY phone call. 2. Inform recipient you are recording a message. Master Clear 1. Press REC/ERASE, F-RWD and ON/OFF keys simultaneously [using both hands if necessary], then release all keys at the same time. “Master Clear” will be said by machine.
Specifications Input Power 15VDC / 400 mA Headset or neckloop output jack 3.5 mm [stereo output] Optional 9-volt alkaline battery [back up] Approx. 1 1/2 hours Weight 16 oz. Maximum recording capacity Max. of 14 minutes or 24 messages, whichever comes first. Limit of up to 2 minutes per message. Dimensions 7.5” L, 5 .5” W, 2.5” H Pre-recorded outgoing messages Voice and TTY Maximum outgoing message length Approx.
Troubleshooting Chart The chart below will help you solve most problems that may arise during operation of your Easy Recall. Should the difficulty continue, contact Ameriphone or your authorized dealer for assistance. PROBLEM SOLUTION Easy Recall unit isn’t responding to ANY button commands. Reset the unit by unplugging the AC adapter and removing the batteries for 10 – 20 seconds before re-installing them and plugging the AC adapter back in. Easy Recall unit not functioning.
FCC Statement The Easy Recall answering machine has been registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and complies with the standards in Part 68 of the FCC Rules. Warranty This warranty applies only to Ameriphone products that are purchased and used in the United States or Canada. FCC compliant telephone cords and modular plugs are provided with this telephone.
Warranty states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. To get warranty service for your Easy Recall answering machine phone, you must provide proof of the purchase date within 30 days of the date of purchase or return your Easy Recall answering machine to the place where you purchased it for immediate replacement or refund.
Index Connecting the Easy Recall ..........4 Features ....................................3 Recording your personal outgoing voice message ...........................6 Recording a telephone conversation..............................15 Recording a memo ....................16 Remote retrieval of your voice message ..................................14 Retrieving TTY messages ......17-19 Sales Receipt ..............................2 Setting up your Easy Recall......4-10 Setting the time and date .............
