800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 2 Model 800-EFM External Feature Module User’s Guide 800-EFM Note: The 800-EFM External Feature Module can be set as a music on hold adapter, external paging adapter, or a door intercom adapter Please read before using feature module.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 3 Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations! You’ve purchased a TMC Model 800-EFM External Feature Module that meets the highest standards for quality and convenience in the Small Office/Home Office environment. To get the most from your Feature Module, please take time to read this guide thoroughly.
Part A EXT v23 091302 in order for booklet.qxd 9/14/2002 4:04 PM Page 6 Getting Started Before you begin . . . The TMC Model 800-EFM External Feature Module is designed for easy installation in your home or office. However, it is important that you follow these few simple guidelines: - Take a few minutes to read this manual so that you thoroughly understand the instructions to be followed for proper installation of your Feature Module.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 5 Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Reference Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Section 1A - Installing Your External Paging Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7 Step 1: Connect Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Postions . . . . .
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 6 Table of Contents Section 3A - Installing Your Music On Hold Adapter Step 1: Connect Line Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions . . . Step 3: Connect Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 4: Connect Music Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-29 .
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.
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00-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 9 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 1: Connect Line Cord 1 Connect Line Cord Connect one end of a long telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the feature module labeled L1/L2. Connect the other end to a jack labeled Lines 1 & 2 or to a jack labeled line 1. L1/L2 Lines 1&2 PLEASE NOTE: You must be sure to connect the cord to LINE 1. It does not matter if it is also connected to line 2.
Part A EXT v23 091302 in order for booklet.qxd 9/14/2002 4:04 PM Page 18 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions Set Switches 7-8 IMPORTANT: Make sure that switch 7 is set in the up position and switch 8 is set in the down position. Set switch 7 in the up position and switch 8 in the down position to set this feature module as an External Paging Adapter.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 11 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 3: Connect Power Cord 1 Connect Power Cord to Module Plug the AC power cord into the adapter jack at the rear of the Feature Module. Thread the power cord around the strain relief tab. 2 Connect Power Cord to Wall Outlet Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 12 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 4: Connect Wiring Block to External Paging Adapter 1 Locate 8-wire Cord Find the 8-wire cord which was enclosed with your External Paging Adapter. Note that this is a black cord which is approximately 6 inches long. Note that you must use this cord, as any other cord may not work.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 13 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 5: Connect Amplifier and Speaker to Wiring Block 1 Install Amplifier and Speaker Please follow the installation instructions that came with your amplifier and speaker. Note that you may be installing a speaker with a built-in amplifier. These are called “amplified speakers” or “self-powered speakers”. In this case you would not need an external amplifier.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 14 Installing Your External Paging Adapter Step 6: Adjust Speaker Volume to Desired Level 1 Listen to Speaker Volume At the System phone nearest the External Paging Adapter, make an announcement through that external speaker (see page 10 for instructions on doing this). Listen to the volume of your announcement through the speaker, or ask someone else to make the announcement while you listen to the volume level.
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800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 17 Using Your External Paging Adapter Operation of your External Paging Adapter To make an announcement through a particular external speaker: 1 Press PAGE. 2 Dial the two-digit station number of the speaker you wish to page. 3 After you hear the paging tone, speak towards the telephone or lift the handset to make your announcement. You may connect as many External Paging Adapters to your system as you like.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 18 Using Your External Paging Adapter Important Points to Note You must attach your External Paging Adapter to line 1 for it to function. You may connect up to 15 External Paging Adapters to your system. Connect each one to a separate External Paging speaker and assign each one a different station number from 12 to 26.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 21 Using Your External Paging Adapter Troubleshooting Guide If you are having difficulty with your External Paging Adapter, DO NOT RETURN IT! You may find your problem and solution listed below. If not, call TMC’s toll-free customer support line at 1-800-TMC-1638, and an expert will walk you through your problem. You may also use this toll-free line if you ever have a question that is not answered in your User’s Guide.
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800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 25 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 1: Connect Line Cord 1 Connect Line Cord Connect one end of a long telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the feature module labeled L1/L2. Connect the other end to a jack labeled Lines 1 & 2 or to a jack labeled line 1. PLEASE NOTE: You must be sure to connect the cord to LINE 1. It does not matter if it is also connected to line 2.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 26 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions Set Switches 7-8 IMPORTANT: Make sure that switch 7 is set in the down position and switch 8 is set in the up position. Set switch 7 in the down position and switch 8 in the up position to set this feature module as a Door Intercom Adapter.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 27 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 3: Connect Power Cord 1 Connect Power Cord to Module Plug the AC power cord into the adapter jack at the rear of the Feature Module. Thread the power cord around the strain relief tab. 2 Connect Power Cord to Wall Outlet Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 28 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 4: Connect Wiring Block to Door Intercom Adapter 1 Locate 8-wire Cord Find the 8-wire cord which was enclosed with your Door Intercom Adapter. Note that this is a black cord which is approximately 6 inches long. Note that you must use this cord, as any other cord may not work.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 29 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 5: Connect Door Speaker to Wiring Block 1 Install Door Speaker Please follow the installation instructions that came with your door speaker. Note that TMC Corporation does not manufacture door speakers. The Door Intercom Adapter has been designed and tested to be compatible with NuTone brand door speakers (such as models ISB-64 or IS-69).
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 30 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 6: Connect Doorbell to Wiring Block 1 Install Doorbell Please follow the installation instructions that came with your door speaker. Note that the Door Intercom Adpater supports Nutone’s lighted pushbutton. If your pushbutton is not lighted, you may purchase a lighted version from Nutone.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 31 Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter Step 7: Connect Magnetic Door Strike to Wiring Block (Optional) 1 Install Magnetic Door Strike Please follow the installation instructions that came with your magnetic door strike. Note that TMC Corporation does not manufacture magnetic door strikes.
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800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 33 Using Your Door Intercom Adapter Operation of your Door Intercom Adapter To answer a door speaker over the intercom: 1 Press the INTERCOM button, then dial the two-digit station number of the desired door speaker. 2 To end the conversation, hang up or press the SPEAKER button. To adjust the door intercom bell volume at your telephone: While the phone is on-hook and idle: 1 Press HOLD. 2 Press PAGE.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 34 Using Your Door Intercom Adapter Important Points to Note You must attach your Door Intercom Adapter to line 1 for it to function. Your Door Intercom Adapter is designed to be compatible with NUTONE brand door speakers (such as model ISB-64 and model IS-69), and is also compatible with their lighted pushbutton.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 35 Using Your Door Intercom Adapter Troubleshooting Guide If you are having difficulty with your Door Intercom Adapter, DO NOT RETURN IT! You may find your problem and solution listed below. If not, call TMC’s toll-free customer support line at 1-800-TMC-1638, and an expert will walk you through your problem. You may also use this toll-free line if you ever have a question that is not answered in your User’s Guide.
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800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 37 Installing Your Music on Hold Adapter Step 1: Connect Line Cords L1/L2 1 Connect First Line Cord Connect one end of a long telephone line cord to the jack on the back of the feature module labeled L1/L2. Connect the other end to the jack(s) labeled Lines 1 & 2 either: Lines 1&2 directly to the wall jack if it is a two-line RJ14 jack OR to a two-line coupler (not provided) if you have two single-line RJ11 jacks for lines 1 and 2.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 38 Installing Your Music on Hold Adapter Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions Set Switches 7-8 Set switch 7 in the up position and switch 8 in the up position to set this feature module as a Music on Hold Adapter. IMPORTANT: Make sure that switch 7 is set in the up position and switch 8 is set in the up position.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 39 Installing Your Music on Hold Adapter Step 3: Connect Power Cord 1 Connect Power Cord to Module Plug the AC power cord into the adapter jack at the rear of the Feature Module. Thread the power cord around the strain relief tab. 2 Connect Power Cord to Wall Outlet Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 40 Installing Your Music on Hold Adapter Step 4: Connect Music Source 1 Connect Audio Cable to Module Plug one end of the supplied audio cable (with 1/8”plugs at each end) into the Music Input Jack on the rear of the feature module. 2 Connect Audio Cable to Music Source Plug the other end of the audio cable into the music output jack of your music source. Most radio and tape players are equipped with jacks for 1/8” plugs.
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800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 43 Using Your Music on Hold Adapter Providing Music to Callers on Hold You may use your Music on Hold adapter to provide music to callers on hold. Simply tune a radio to a favorite station and attach it to your Music on Hold adapter.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 44 Using Your Music on Hold Adapter Providing a Recorded Message to Callers on Hold You may instead choose to use your Music on Hold adapter to provide a recorded message to callers on hold. Simply record the desired message and then attach a tape cassette player to your Music on Hold adapter. Be sure to record your message on a continuousloop cassette. Continuous-loop cassettes are sometimes hard to find in stores.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 45 Using Your Music on Hold Adapter Adjusting Music Volume 1 Listen to Music on Hold Volume At the system phone nearest the Music on Hold adapter use Line 1 to call the telephone number of Line 2. When Line 2 starts ringing, place Line 1 on hold, and answer Line 2. You should now be hearing the music on hold. Listen to the volume level of the music on hold.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 46 Using Your Music on Hold Adapter Usage Notes Your Music on Hold Adapter must be used in a system of at least two system telephones in order for it to work. It will not work if you only have one system telephone installed. Note: Users of equipment that rebroadcasts copyrighted music or other material may be required to obtain a license from a third party such as ASCAP or BMI.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 47 Using Your Music on Hold Adapter Troubleshooting Guide If you are having difficulty with your Music on Hold Adapter, DO NOT RETURN IT! You may find your problem and solution listed below. If not, call TMC’s toll-free customer support line at 1-800-TMC-1638, and an expert will walk you through your problem. You may also use this toll-free line if you ever have a question that is not answered in your User’s Guide.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 48 Additional Information Warranty Information TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We urge you to complete the Warranty Registration Form enclosed with your product and send it in. This will enable you receive future updates and product information from TMC. What does your warranty cover? Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after the original purchase? Two years.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 51 Additional Information FCC Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the base of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 2:40 PM Page 52 Additional Information FCC Information (Continued) Warning: Your feature module generates and uses R.F. (Radio Frequency) energy. It complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart J for Class B computing devices. If not used in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, the feature module can cause interference to radio and/or television reception.
800-EFM guide for PDF v1 091102.qxd 9/11/2002 TMC Corporation 2540 Route 130, Unit 117 Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-860-1830 Toll-free 1-800-TMC-1638 Fax 609-860-8980 www.tmccorporation.com Email: info@tmccorporation.
