Page 2 - INTRODUCTION
2 INTRODUCTION Your Radio Shack AFX-300 Deluxe Automatic Fax/DataSwitch lets you use your telephone, an answering machine, afax machine/fax modem, and a data modem all on the sametelephone line, eliminating the need and extra expense of twophone lines. When a call comes in, you can either answer ity...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 This fax/data switch has been tested and found to comply withapplicable UL and FCC standards. Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose thisproduct to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclo-s...
Page 4 - READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLING; FCC Rules
4 READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLING Each device that you connect to the phone line draws powerfrom the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the de-vice’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is shownon the bottom of your AFX-300. If you are using more than one device on the line, add up allthe...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Installation ......................................................................... 7 Installing Back-Up Batteries .......................................... 7Making the Connections ................................................ 9Initializing the AFX-300/Connecting to Power ............
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; Connect to the phone line; INSTALLING BACK-UP BATTERIES
7 INSTALLATION Caution: Be sure to perform the procedures in this section inthis order, otherwise the AFX-300 might not operate as ex-pected: 1. Install batteries 2. Connect to the phone line 3. Connect your TAD, fax machine/fax modem, and/or data modem 4. Initialize the AFX-300 and connect it to AC...
Page 9 - MAKING THE CONNECTIONS; Plug one end of the AFX-300’s modular cord into its; • If your telephone line does not have a modular jack,
9 MAKING THE CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect the AFX-300 to the phone lineand your answering machine (TAD), fax machine, fax modem,and/or data modem. 1. Plug one end of the AFX-300’s modular cord into its LINE jack, and plug the other end into your modular telephoneline jack. Notes: • If y...
Page 11 - and
11 Notes: • If you connected a fax/data modem (one that receives both fax and data calls), be sure to set the AFX-300 to route data modem calls to the FAX jack (see “Special Features” on Page 26). • To ensure optimum compatibility with the AFX-300 and avoid disconnected fax calls due to lengthy con-...
Page 12 - Note: If you connected both a TAD
12 Notes: • If you connect a TAD to the AFX-300, you can connect your telephone to the phone jack on the TAD. • If you do not connect a TAD to the AFX-300’s TAD jack, you can connect your telephone’s modular plugdirectly to this jack. • If you installed a triplex adapter, plug your TAD’s or telephon...
Page 13 - before; • You must follow; all; Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the AFX-
13 INITIALIZING THE AFX-300/CONNECTING TO POWER Follow these steps to initialize the AFX-300 and connect it toAC power. Cautions: • Be sure you install the batteries then connect all of the modular jacks before you connect the AFX-300 to power. • You must follow all of these steps, in order , to ini...
Page 15 - Setting the TAD’s Ring Number; The AFX-300 is preset to direct a call to either the; or; jack after five rings. When you use a TAD with the AFX-; Changing the Outgoing Message
15 PREPARING A TAD FOR USE WITH THE AFX-300 Setting the TAD’s Ring Number The AFX-300 is preset to direct a call to either the FAX or MO- DEM jack after five rings. When you use a TAD with the AFX- 300, be sure the TAD is set to answer within four rings. If it isnot, either change the ring number on...
Page 16 - on your fax machine.; on your fax machine. Thanks for calling.”
16 For example: “Hello. You have reached 555-4567. Please leave your nameand phone number at the tone, and we will return your call. Ifyou want to send us a fax and you have a touch-tone phone,press one, the pound sign, then one on your telephone to ac-tivate our fax machine, then press START on you...
Page 17 - OPTIONAL VOICE DATA GUARD; You can use a voice data guard for these situations:; To install a voice data guard, follow its supplied instructions.
17 OPTIONAL VOICE DATA GUARD If an extension telephone on the same line as the AFX-300 isin use, the AFX-300 does not let your fax machine/fax modemor data modem access the telephone line or interrupt the callin progress. However, to prevent an extension telephone (one not pluggedinto the AFX-300) f...
Page 18 - OPERATION; • If you connected an answering machine (TAD) to the; • The POWER/IN USE indicator flashes slowly when the
18 OPERATION An incoming call on the phone line connected to the AFX-300can be answered in any of the following ways: • If you connected an answering machine (TAD) to the AFX-300, you can let the TAD answer the call (see“Using a TAD with the AFX-300” on Page 19). • You can answer the call in person ...
Page 19 - USING A TAD WITH THE AFX-300
19 • If you subscribe to first number distinctive ring service from your telephone company, the AFX-300 is preset toautomatically transfer calls to your fax machine/faxmodem, whether the call is a voice call or a call from afax machine/fax modem or data modem (see “First Num-ber Distinctive Ring” on...
Page 20 - TAD Operation with a Fax Machine/Fax Modem; • If the touch-tone sequence detected by the AFX-300
20 TAD Operation with a Fax Machine/Fax Modem When the TAD answers a call, the AFX-300 listens during theoutgoing message for either fax alert tones or touch-tone com-mands. If the AFX-300 detects fax alert tones, it automatically dis-connects the TAD and directs the call to your fax machine/faxmode...
Page 22 - ANSWERING CALLS IN PERSON; jack; Note: If you connected a TAD; a data modem to the AFX-
22 ANSWERING CALLS IN PERSON You can answer a call in person by simply picking up anyphone on the line (including one connected to the PHONE jack on your TAD) before the TAD or AFX-300 answers the call. Note: Because the AFX-300 automatically disables your faxmachine when a call is received, you can...
Page 23 - jack (see “Special Features” on; jack, even if you did not connect a data
23 LETTING THE AFX-300 ANSWER CALLS If you did not connect a TAD, or if you turned off the connectedTAD or the AFX-300’s TAD jack (see “Special Features” on Page 26), and you do not answer the call in person, the AFX-300 automatically answers the call after the preset number ofrings. Note: The AFX-3...
Page 24 - SWITCHING FAX CALLS MANUALLY; Note: The following procedures apply only to incoming faxes.; Using a Touch-Tone Phone; • If either party presses a wrong key, wait about 10 sec-
24 SWITCHING FAX CALLS MANUALLY Using either a touch-tone or rotary (pulse) phone, you canmanually set the AFX-300 to accept a transmission from a faxmachine that does not sound a normal fax alert tone. Note: The following procedures apply only to incoming faxes. Using a Touch-Tone Phone During your...
Page 26 - SPECIAL FEATURES; ss
26 SPECIAL FEATURES The AFX-300 has several special features that let you custom-ize its operation to fit your needs. By entering a preset accesscode from any touch-tone telephone — either from an exten-sion on the same line as the AFX-300, or after calling from aremote phone — you can do any of the...
Page 27 - PROGRAMMING QUICK START; Programming from an Extension Phone; Enter a remote command within 10 seconds.
27 PROGRAMMING QUICK START This section provides a quick reference for experienced usersto start programming the AFX-300. See the “Quick Start Com-mand Chart” on Page 28 for a list of all default settings and re-mote commands. Programming from an Extension Phone 1. Pick up any phone on the same line...
Page 28 - Quick Start Command Chart
28 Quick Start Command Chart Command DefaultSetting You Press Number of Times the AFX-300 Beeps Change the Access Code (New code can be from 00-99) 99 1, New Code 2 Change the Ring Number Setting(Ring number can be from 1-7) 5 2, Ring Number 2 First Number Dis-tinctive Ring On 3 2 = On3 = Off Second...
Page 30 - BASIC PROGRAMMING STEPS
30 BASIC PROGRAMMING STEPS The following sections provide you with the basic instructionsfor programming the AFX-300’s special features from a local(extension) or remote touch-tone phone. Notes: • You must correctly enter a 2-digit access code each time you program the AFX-300. The AFX-300’s access ...
Page 31 - Enter a remote command by pressing then the num-
31 Programming from an Extension Phone Note: It is not unusual to hear beeping/buzzing or the opera-tor’s voice on the line as you program the AFX-300 from an ex-tension phone. 1. Pick up any phone on the same line as the AFX-300, except the built-in phone (if any) on your fax machine. 2. Press 1, ,...
Page 32 - Programming from a Remote Phone
32 Programming from a Remote Phone 1. Dial the phone number of the line connected to the AFX- 300. 2. Within 10 seconds after the TAD answers, or within 5 seconds after the AFX-300 answers, press 1, , then the2-digit access code. The AFX-300 beeps once. Notes: • If the AFX-300 answers, the phone sto...
Page 33 - PROGRAM COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS; Default Setting — lists the default setting for that feature.; turn off that
33 PROGRAM COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS Each of the following sections describes a different AFX-300special feature and explains how to turn on, turn off, or changethat feature when you follow the steps listed in “Basic Pro-gramming Instructions.” The beginning of each section in-cludes this basic informati...
Page 34 - Changing the Access Code; on the bottom of the AFX-300 and
34 Changing the Access Code Touch-Tone Command: 1, then any 2-digit number from 00-99 AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps Default Setting: 99 For built-in security against accidental or unwanted changesto its settings, the AFX-300 requires you to enter a 2-digit ac-cess code each time you program it. The acce...
Page 35 - Changing the Ring Number Setting; Default Setting: 5 rings; First Number Distinctive Ring
35 Changing the Ring Number Setting Touch-Tone Command: 2, then any number from 1-7 (rings) AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps Default Setting: 5 rings The AFX-300 is preset to answer incoming calls after 5 rings,but you can set it to answer after as few as 1 or as many as 7rings. This is especially useful i...
Page 37 - Turn On/Off the TAD Jack; jack is automatically turned on, so you; jack to prevent the con-; jack if you did not connect a TAD.
37 Turn On/Off the TAD Jack Touch-Tone Command: 6 AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On 3 beeps = Off Default Setting: On The AFX-300’s TAD jack is automatically turned on, so you can easily plug in a TAD and begin using the AFX-300. If theTAD you connected is also programmable (by touch-tones),the AFX-300...
Page 38 - Turn On/Off the Fax Password; • If you turn on this feature, be sure to give the password; you did not connect a data modem.
38 Turn On/Off the Fax Password Touch-Tone Command: 7 AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On 3 beeps = Off Default Setting: Off Preset Password (when turned on) = 1 # 9 9 The AFX-300 is preset to automatically switch incoming faxcalls to your fax machine/fax modem. For privacy or selectiveuse, you can set t...
Page 39 - Route Data Modem Calls to the FAX Jack; jack, but you can set it so both incoming fax and
39 Route Data Modem Calls to the FAX Jack Touch-Tone Command: 8 AFX-300 Response: 2 beeps = On 3 beeps = Off Default Setting: Off The AFX-300 is preset to route incoming data modem calls toits MODEM jack, but you can set it so both incoming fax and data modem calls are routed only to the FAX jack. T...
Page 40 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; What is line sharing?
40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Here are some common questions and answers about howyour AFX-300 operates. What is line sharing? Line sharing lets you use one telephone line for more than onepurpose. For example, you can use one telephone line for reg-ular calls, fax or modem transmissions, or calls to you...
Page 41 - Can I share my residential line with my fax machine?
41 Can I share my residential line with my fax machine? Yes. You can install the AFX-300 at any available modulartelephone jack on the telephone line. To prevent calls on otherextensions in your home (or office) from interrupting your faxtransmissions, we recommend you install a voice data guard(ava...
Page 43 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; • Use and store the AFX-300 only in normal temperature
43 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack AFX-300 Deluxe Automatic Fax/DataSwitch is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.The following suggestions will help you care for the AFX-300so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the AFX-300 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. Liquids ca...
Page 44 - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS; Unplug the adapter’s barrel plug from the AFX-300’s; Wait about 10 seconds, then reconnect the adapter’s
44 IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS If your AFX-300 does not work or works poorly, check the con-nection to the telephone line. If the reception is noisy whenyou make a call, hang up the phone’s handset. Then pick upthe handset and redial the number. If a power failure occurs while your fax machine/fax modem is...
Page 46 - NOTES
46 NOTES 43-1245.fm Page 46 Wednesday, August 18, 1999 9:51 AM
Page 48 - RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Printed in Hong Kong RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects inmaterial and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchasefrom Radio Shack company owned stores and autho...
