43-962A.fm Page 1 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Cat. No. 43-962A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-962A.fm Page 2 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
43-962A.fm Page 3 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM FEATURES The RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is the latest in telephone technology. When you subscribe to Caller ID service, the telephone company sends the caller’s name, telephone number, the date, and the time of the call between the first and second rings. This module stores and displays up to 60 Caller ID records which have either a number, or a name, or both.
3-962A.fm Page 4 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Trilingual Messages — lets you set the module to display messages in English, French, or Spanish. Contrast Control — lets you adjust the display contrast for the best visibility. This module has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards. Notes: • To use this module, you must be in an area where Caller ID service is available, and you must subscribe to the service.
43-962A.fm Page 5 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM FCC INFORMATION We have designed your System 240 to conform to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone lines. However, each system (and each device, such as a telephone or answering machine) that you connect to the telephone line draws power from the line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is shown on the label on the bottom of the module.
43-962A.fm Page 6 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Note: You must not connect the module to: • Coin-operated systems • Party-line systems • Most electronic key telephone systems In the unlikely event that your module causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service. The telephone company attempts to notify you in advance.
43-962A.fm Page 7 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM This module complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your module might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures.
43-962A.fm Page 8 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONTENTS Installing Batteries ......................................................................................... 9 Connecting to the Phone Line .................................................................... 11 Connecting to a Single Line .................................................................... 11 Connecting to a Two-Line, Three-Way Jack ........................................... 13 Connecting to an Answering Machine ...............
43-962A.fm Page 9 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM INSTALLING BATTERIES The System 240 is powered by three AAA batteries. For the longest operation, we recommend you use alkaline batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-555). Follow these steps to install the batteries. Note: If you are replacing the batteries, unplug the module from the phone line. + + V 15 A V A 15 A A A A V 15 A A A + 3. Replace the cover. + + 2.
43-962A.fm Page 10 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM When the battery low indicator ( ) appears in the top left corner of the display or the display dims, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Once you remove the batteries from the Caller ID module, you have 7 seconds to install new batteries without losing saved information. • Do not press any buttons after you remove the batteries. Doing so can delete the information stored in the module.
43-962A.fm Page 11 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONNECTING TO THE PHONE LINE CONNECTING TO A SINGLE LINE The Caller ID module connects to the phone line using a modular telephone-line connector. If your phone line does not have this type of jack, you can update the wiring yourself using necessary adapters available at your local RadioShack store. Or, you can have the telephone company update your telephone wiring for you. Note: The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C.
43-962A.fm Page 12 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM DEL ETE REV IEW Follow these steps to connect the module to the phone line. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack and plug this cord into the module’s PHONE jack. 2. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack. 3. Plug the other end of the supplied modular cord into the phone line jack.
43-962A.fm Page 13 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONNECTING TO A TWO-LINE, THREE-WAY JACK You can connect the module to a two-line phone using a two-line, three-way jack (Cat. No. 279-402). The module only shows information about calls received on the line to which it is connected. DEL ETE REV IEW Follow these steps to connect the module to a two-line phone. 1. Unplug the phone’s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the two-line, three-way jack into the phone line jack.
43-962A.fm Page 14 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM 2. Plug the phone’s cord into the L1 + L2 jack on the adapter. 3. Plug one end of the supplied modular cord into the module’s WALL jack. 14 TE LE DE W VIE RE TE LE DE Note: You can also connect two modules (one module for each line) as shown here. Each module shows information for the line you connect it to. Simply plug the other module into the remaining jack (L1 or L2) on the adapter. W VIE RE 4.
43-962A.fm Page 15 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CONNECTING TO AN ANSWERING MACHINE ETE DEL IEW 2. Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the WALL jack on the module. Then plug the other end of the cord into the phone line jack. REV 1. Unplug the answering machine’s cord from the phone line jack, then plug the cord into the module’s PHONE jack. 3. Set the answering machine to answer calls after at least two rings.
43-962A.fm Page 16 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM MOUNTING THE MODULE You can place the module on a desktop or table, or mount it on a wall. To mount the System 240 on a wall, you need two wood screws (not supplied). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the screw locations, then drill two holes into the wall. 2. Secure the bracket to the wall by threading two screws into the bracket.
43-962A.fm Page 17 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM 3. Disconnect the phone lines from the System 240 and thread them through the lower opening on the bracket. 4. Reconnect the phone lines to the System 240, then slide the module onto the bracket, and push the module down to secure it. wallmnt1.
43-962A.fm Page 18 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE t t The System 240 is preset to display messages in English. To select a language at any time, hold down both review buttons until SELECT LANGUAGE appears, then release the buttons. ESP FRA ENG appears. To select Spanish, press DELETE. REVIEW. To seTo select French, press lect English, press REVIEW . After you select the language, the screen again goes blank, then displays messages in the selected language.
43-962A.fm Page 19 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST Follow these steps to adjust the display’s contrast for the best visibility. DELETE REVIEW 1. Press either REVIEW button so – NO CALLS – (or a call record) appears. Then hold down DELETE. REVIEW to decrease the contrast or t t 2. Within 6 seconds, repeatedly press REVIEW to increase it.
43-962A.fm Page 20 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CALLER ID INFORMATION The module automatically displays all received Caller ID information for every incoming call between the first and second ring. As it receives calls, it stores the information in the module’s memory for later recall. When the module’s memory becomes full, any new record replaces the oldest record. REVIEWING CALL INFORMATION The System 240 can store up to 60 Caller ID records.
43-962A.fm Page 21 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Note: The display shows up to 10 digits of the phone number. If the incoming phone number is longer than 10 digits, the display shows only the last 10 digits. Description Display (English, French, Spanish) Appears the first time you review a call’s information. XX is the number of new calls that you have received since you last reviewed calls.
43-962A.fm Page 22 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Description Display (English, French, Spanish) Appears if the caller has elected to block Caller ID information. Message appears for about 30 seconds and the call indicator flashes. ANONYMOUS CALL CONFIDENTIEL LLAMADA ANONIMA Appears if the Caller ID information was garbled. Minor electrical disturbances can affect the Caller ID information. Occasional errors are normal.
43-962A.fm Page 23 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Description Display (English, French, Spanish) Appears if there are no call records in the system’s memory when you press a REVIEW key. -NO CALLS-AUCUN APPELNO HAY LLAMADAS Appears when call information is not sent by the telephone company. This happens if you have not subscribed to Caller ID service or if you answer the call before the second ring. -NO DATA SENT-AUCUNE DONNEESIN INFORMACION You have reached the end of your call records.
43-962A.fm Page 24 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM DELETING CALL RECORDS To delete the displayed call record, quickly press DELETE twice. To delete all call records, hold down DELETE for about 6 seconds. The module displays – NO CALLS –.
43-962A.fm Page 25 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack System 240 60-Number Memory Caller ID is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the module so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the module dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. Use and store the module only in normal temperature environments.
43-962A.fm Page 26 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Handle the module gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the module to work improperly. Wipe the module with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the module. Modifying or tampering with the module’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
43-962A.fm Page 27 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM LIGHTNING This system has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone or power lines can damage the system. Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug the module during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
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43-962A.fm Page 31 Monday, August 16, 1999 3:33 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
4A7 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 We Service What We Sell Printed in Thailand 3/97 (Continued) parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
