RadioShack AFX-400 - Manual

Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; FCC STATEMENT

2 INTRODUCTION The RadioShack AFX-400 Three-Device Home Fax Switch al-lows you to connect a telephone, an answering machine, anda fax machine or modem to a single telephone line, eliminatingthe expense of installing a second line. Your AFX-400 is easyto install. It connects to an existing telephone ...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Making the Connections .........................................................................

Page 4 - INSTALLATION; MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

4 INSTALLATION You can place the AFX-400 on a flat surface or mount it on awall (see “Mounting on a Wall” on Page 5). Choose a locationthat is: • near an AC outlet • near a telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities • at least 2 feet away from any electronic equipment Caution: The sup...

Page 5 - MOUNTING ON A WALL

5 7. Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the 12VAC jack, then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. ThePOWER indicator on the front of the AFX-400 lights. Note: • If AC power fails, your AFX-400 automatically passes incoming calls to its ANSWERING MACHINE and PHONE jacks, so you can a...

Page 6 - OPERATION; OPERATING MODES; Automatic Ring Reduction

6 OPERATION The AFX-400 manages your incoming calls by listening for afax alert tone or transfer code, then routing the call to the cor-rect jack. • A fax alert tone (CNG tone) is a signal sent by most fax machines to tell the receiving device that a fax will betransmitted. It is a short beep that r...

Page 7 - RECEIVING VOICE CALLS; USING AN ANSWERING MACHINE; Answering Machine Remote Operation

7 RECEIVING VOICE CALLS To answer a call, pick up any phone on the same line as theAFX-400. If it is a voice call, talk as usual. Otherwise: • If you a hear a fax alert tone, enter # 9 1 and hang up. The AFX-400 will route the call to the FAX/MODEM jack. • If you hear only silence, the call might be...

Page 8 - RECEIVING FAXES; RECEIVING MODEM CALLS; Using Transfer Codes

8 RECEIVING FAXES Most fax machines send a fax alert tone before transmitting afax. When the AFX-400 hears a fax alert tone, it automaticallyroutes the call to the FAX/MODEM jack. Fax calls can also be routed using transfer codes or a distinc-tive ring service (see “Using a Distinctive Ring Service”...

Page 9 - SPECIAL FEATURES; USING CALLER ID

9 SPECIAL FEATURES USING CALLER ID If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local phonecompany, the phone company sends information about thecaller between the first and second ring of each call. When the AFX-400 is operating in office mode, it is preset toring connected devices once, which d...

Page 11 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

11 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 your an-swering machine. Line sharing eliminates the need foradditional lines....

Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING

12 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your AFX-400 Home Fax Switch, but if you do, the following suggestions mighthelp. If you still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store. Problem Suggestion The power indicator does not light. Be sure the AC adapter is proper...

Page 13 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack AFX-400 Home Fax Switch is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions wil lhelp you care for your AFX-400 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the AFX-400 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minera...

Page 15 - NOTES