TAM838
Digital answering machine
User guide
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AUDIOLINE TAM838 CONTENTS
LIST OF CONTENTS
Connecting
Location of controls .....................................1
Parts list ...............................................2
Connecting ............................................2
Switching ON/OFF ......................................2
Setup
Recording of outgoing message ............................3
Setting the clock ........................................3
Answering Calls ........................................3
Using the Answering Machine
Volume control .........................................4
Listening to your messages ................................4
Call screening ..........................................4
Intercepting messages ....................................4
Memo recording ........................................5
Voice control ...........................................5
2-Way recording ........................................5
Memory full ...........................................5
Power failure ...........................................5
Remote code ...........................................6
Switching on remotely ...................................6
Room monitoring .......................................6
Remote functions .......................................6
Other
Display ...............................................7
Fault finding ...........................................7-8
REN (RN) .............................................8
Cleaning ..............................................8
Guarantee .............................................9
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ON/OFF
PLAY/PAUSE
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AUDIOLINE TAM838
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Volume
STOP
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REPEAT
ANNC/
DAY
MEMO
2 WAY/
HOUR
MIN
DELETE
SKIP
TIME
SET/CHECK
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Volume Up/Down 8 Microphone
2 Line cord 9 Display
3 Power supply 10 Outgoing message/repeat button
4 Loudspeaker 11 Memo/2-way record button
5 Stop - On/off 12 Play/Pause button
6 ICM Length (60/300 Seconds) 13 Delete button
7 2/7 rings or toll saver mode 14 Time set/skip button
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AUDIOLINE TAM838 INSTALLATION
PARTS LIST
In the box you should find the following items:
# TAM838 (with line cord and power supply)
# Remote control card
# User guide
# Guarantee card
Please contact your retailer, if an item is missing or damaged.
CONNECTING
# Plug Power supply into a 230/240 volt mains outlet.
# Fit a 9V Alkaline backup battery (Display flashes “Lo” if battery is low or not
fitted).
# Connect telephone line cord to a telephone socket.
# Switch the power on, the unit will enter the initial start mode which takes about 30
seconds. During this time the display will show “Cr”. When initialisation is
complete the unit will emit four tones.
SWITCHING UNIT ON/OFF
# To turn the unit “ON” press the ON/OFF button.You will hear one long tone and
the display will flash “--”and “00 ”. Note: If you have not installed the battery
“Lo” will also flash.
# To turn the unit “OFF” press the ON/OFF button. You will hear one long and one
short tone and the display will turn off.
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SETUP AUDIOLINE TAM838
OUTGOING MESSAGE (OGM)
The system has a built in announcement message. “Hello please leave a message after
the tone”. You can use this message or record your own.
To record your own announcement message:
# Ensure the machine is switched on.
# Press and hold the
# After a beep tone record your message (maximum: 30 seconds).
[ANNC/DAY] button, display shows “A1”.
# When finished, release
[ANNC/DAY] button, your greeting will now replay.
# Repeat procedure if you wish to change your announcement message. To revert
back to the pre-recorded announcement, press the
[DELETE] button during
playback of your announcement.
SETTING THE CLOCK
# Press and hold [TIME SET/CHECK] button you will hear a beep, at the same time;
# Press and release the
will show 01 = Monday 02 = Tuesday etc, then;
# Press and release the
will show the hour 01, 02 etc and announce am/pm, then;
# Press and release the
minute (press and hold to advance by 10 minute steps).
# Release the
[TIME SET/CHECK] button. The unit will announce the time set.
# If you make a mistake, repeat the above procedure.
# To check the settings, press and release the
set time’ is announced, the time has not been set.
[ANNC/DAY] button repeatedly to set the day. The display
[2WAY/HOUR] button repeatedly to set the hour. The display
[MIN] button to set the minutes. The display will show the
[TIME SET/CHECK] button. If ‘Please
NOTE: If you do not set the time, the system will not announce the time each
message was received.
ANSWERING CALLS
The switch 2/7/TS at the side of the system determines how the system answers calls.
2 = the system will answer a call after 2 rings
7 = the system will answer a call after 7 rings
T/S = the system will answer a call after 2 rings if new messages are recorded and
after 4 rings if no new message exists.
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AUDIOLINE TAM838 USING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM
VOLUME CONTROL
# Press the • – buttons to increase/decrease volume.
LISTENING TO YOUR MESSAGES
# The display flashes to show how many new messages have been received. If no new
messages have been received the display shows total messages (old).
# Press
been played, press
# You have the following options during playback:
[PLAY/PAUSE] to listen to your new messages (when NEW messages have
[PLAY/PAUSE] again to play all messages).
Press
[SKIP] to skip current message.
Press
Press and hold
Press
To pause playback press
seconds the unit will revert back to standby mode), to continue press
[REPEAT] to replay current message.
[REPEAT] for 1 second to play previous message.
[DELETE] to erase current message. (See Warning below.)
[PLAY/PAUSE] (“P” will show in the display, after 7
[PLAY]
again.
To erase all messages after playback, press and hold
[DELETE] until unit
beeps.
Warning: Deleted messages CANNOT be retrieved.
NOTE: If the display shows “--” either the OGM is missing or the day/time has
not been set.
CALL SCREENING
# With the unit switched on, incoming messages can be heard before deciding
whether to answer calls. Adjust the volume setting using the • – buttons.
# To turn the speaker down, repeatedly press the – volume button.
# To turn the speaker up, repeatedly press the • volume button.
INTERCEPTING MESSAGES
# If, while listening to a message being recorded you decide to answer a call, lift the
handset on a telephone connected to the same telephone line.
# If recording continues, press
dialling telephone you are using.
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[STOP] on the TAM838, or “t ” on the tone
USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE AUDIOLINE TAM838
MEMO RECORDING (NOTE PAD FACILITY)
# With the unit switched on, press and hold the
display.
[MEMO] button, “r1" flashes in the
# When finished, release the
[MEMO] button.
VOICE-CONTROL
# The unit will record for as long as the caller speaks, up to the maximum time of
300 seconds per message (user selectable 60/300sec). If a caller stops talking or
there is silence, the unit will disconnect the line after approximately 7 seconds.
2-WAY RECORDING (RECORDING A CONVERSATION)
# Press the
# Press the
[2 WAY/HOUR] button, “r2 ” will flash in the display.
[2 WAY/HOUR] button again to stop recording.
IF MEMORY IS FULL
# The total recording capacity is up to 35 minutes.
# The unit will answer calls after 16 rings and emit three beeps (no new messages
will be recorded at this time).
# It is still possible to access the unit by remote control, by entering the remote
code after the beeps. It is recommended that messages are played and then
deleted (manually or by remote control) to make space for new messages.
POWER FAILURE
# During a power failure, the unit cannot receive incoming messages.
# Existing messages will be saved (for up to 16 hours maximum) if a good quality
Alkaline battery is installed.
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AUDIOLINE TAM838 USING THE ANSWERING MACHINE
REMOTE CODE
# A three digit code is located on the bottom of the unit. Please make a note of this
and keep it in a safe place.
SWITCHING ON REMOTELY
If you did not turn your TAM838 on prior to leaving home, you can do so remotely:
# Call your telephone number (from a tone dialling telephone).
# After 16 rings the machine will answer and beeps will be heard
# Enter the 3-digit remote code.
# Two short beeps will be heard, enter 7 # and the unit will switch on.
# Hang-up.
ROOM MONITORING
This remote access feature enables you to call your home and turn ON the TAM838
microphone function, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room where the
answering machine is situated.
REMOTE FUNCTIONS
# Call your telephone number (from a tone dialling telephone).
# During the OGM, enter your 3-digit remote code.
# Two short beeps will be heard, you can then:
1 # Play new messages
2 # Play all messages
3 # Erase current message
4 # Skip back one message
5 # Stop message playback
6 # Skip forward one message
7 # To turn ON (single beep)/OFF (triple beep)
8 # Record new OGM (5 # to Stop)
9 # Memo recording (5 # to Stop)
0# Room monitoring (active for 30 seconds press 0# to continue).
NOTE: If the answering machine does not respond, redial and press each digit for
slightly longer. The power supply must be connected with the power and the unit
switched on.
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OTHER AUDIOLINE TAM838
DISPLAY
The 2-digit/7 segment LED display will show the following characters depending on
the mode of operation:
Cr Initialisation process
-- Indicates OGM not recorded or day/time not set
Lo Indicates battery is low
FL Indicates Memory full
A1 Indicates Announcement/Record playback
r1 Indicates Memo recording
r2 Indicates 2-way recording
00 Indicates no message but announcement recorded
P Indicates pause in playback mode
No display Indicates answer off.
FAULT FINDING
THE UNIT DOES NOT WORK
# Is the power adaptor connected correctly and power turned on?
# Is the line cord undamaged and connected correctly?
# Have you experienced a storm recently?
CALLS ARE NOT ANSWERED
# Check that the unit is switched on and set to answer mode.
THE UNIT DOES NOT RECORD MESSAGES
# Is there a mains power failure? The unit will not operate with no power. The backup
battery (if fitted) will only retain your messages, it will not power the units normal
operation.
MESSAGES CANNOT BE HEARD
# Is the volume control set to the lowest level? Press the •volume button.
MESSAGES ARE LOST AFTER A POWER FAILURE
# Insert or replace the battery when display shows “Lo”.
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AUDIOLINE TAM838 OTHER
TO RESET THE UNIT
If unsuccessful in rectifying any of the above or an unusual symptom occurs, the unit
can be reset as follows:
# Unplug the power adaptor and telephone line from the power outlet and wall
socket.
# Remove the back-up battery.
# Plug the adaptor back into power socket.
# If necessary replace the back-up battery.
# Plug the telephone line into the wall socket.
# Record a new outgoing message
# Set date and time.
REN (RN for New Zealand)
The REN (Ringer Equivalance Number) or RN is of significance only if you wish to
connect more than 1 device to your telephone line. Your telephone line has a
maximum REN capacity of 3 (RN of 5). Your Audioline TAM838 has a REN of 0.5.
(RN of 0.5). You should not exceed a value of 3 (5) on the complete system,
otherwise the volume of the ringer in any telephone will decrease and one telephone
may not ring at all.
CLEANING
The case should be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.
# Do not use abrasives, solvents or spray polish that may enter through holes in the
cabinet and cause damage.
# Do not place the telephone answering machine in direct sunlight or use in extreme
humidity.
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OTHER AUDIOLINE TAM838
GUARANTEE
If you believe your TAM838 is malfunctioning, please refer to the relevant section
and/or consult the troubleshooting guide in this manual to ensure that you have
followed the instructions carefully.
The TAM838 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. In
the unlikely event of a fault during this period, please contact us for assistance. If the
product is then found to be faulty you will be asked to return it directly to us with a
copy of the purchase receipt.
AUSTRALIA
DORO Australia Pty Ltd Atlas Gentech (NZ) Limited
PO Box 6760 Private Bag 14927, Panmure
Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153 Australia Auckland
Consumer Support Consumer Support
Ph: (02) 8853 8444 Ph: 0900 50-025 (Toll Call)
Fax: (02) 8853-8489 Fax: (09) 574-2722
Email: support@doro.com.au Email: support@atlasgentech.co.nz
Web Site: www.doro.com.au
NEW ZEALAND
NOTE: The guarantee does not extend to damage caused by misuse, negligence, excessive voltage, faults on the
telephone line or lightning. This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights. DORO is the trademark of DORO AB.
NOTES FOR OPERATION IN NEW ZEALAND
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item
complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly
in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any
product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line.
All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New Zealand law. This requires
that at least one party to the conversation is to be aware that it is being recorded. In addition, the Principles enumerated
in the Privacy Act 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected, the purpose
for its collection, how it is used and what is disclosed to any other party.
Please note when this product is set to answer after 2 rings it may block the Caller Number Display information when
used in conjunction with certain distinctive ring signals (FaxAbility).
Incoming message length should not be set to 300 seconds (refer to item 6 page 1).
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