User guide

Model 299 Ring Start version 9.09 page 11
Installation
Choosing a suitable site
The unit should be installed on a level, solid surface, where:
• the power supply unit lead will reach a 240 V AC switched mains socket, preferably with a guard fitted
so that it cannot be accidentally switched off
• you can easily see the display (preferably at head height)
• the unit is away from direct sunlight or heating appliances
• air can circulate around the unit (allow at least 10 mm clearance all round)
• the temperature is maintained between 0°C and 40°C
• the unit is away from water or corrosive chemicals, particularly salt spray
• there is a minimum of background noise, so that you can record your announcements satisfactorily
• the telephone line cords will reach your telephone line sockets
Unpacking the System
When you unpack the system from its box, you will find:
• the M299 multi-announcer
• telephone line cords
• Handset
• this User Guide
Identifying the parts
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M299
POWER
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9 Volts BATTERY AUDIO
on off out in
ac or dc
PORT
Line/RAD
PORT
Line/RAD
PORT
Line/RAD
PORT
Line/RAD
PORT
Line/RAD
HANDSET
Mic/Earphone
1 2 3 4 5
Control buttons
This must be lit
for the unit to
function
Connect 9 volt
mains adapter
here.
Use leads with 3.5 mm mono plug
for recording/playing from/to a
tape recorder or a CD player
This switch must be on to prevent loss
of recordings when the mains power
fails.
Switch off when the unit is taken out of
service.
Connect RJ11 telephone line cords
with contacts for pins 1,3,4&6 for
TMOM. Ring Start/Loop Start only
use pins 3&4. Cords with all contacts
may be used for all configurations.
Connect handset for local
recording and play back
Only ports 1 or 2 may be used for
remote recording when set to Ring
Start configuration. Other ports may
only play or assign announcements.