Casio TA-150 QUICK START GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Answering Machine Features ...................... 1

INITIAL SETUP

Important Safety Instructions....................... 2

Important Feature Information..................... 3

Installation ................................................... 5

On/Off.......................................................... 6

Ring Select Switch ...................................... 6

Ringer On/Off .............................................. 6

Set Voice Time/Day Stamp ......................... 7

Time Check ................................................. 7

PROGRAMMING AND RECORDING
GREETINGS

Record Greetings 1, 2 and 3 ....................... 8

Pre-Recorded Greeting ............................... 9

Timer-Select Mode .....................................10

Check Timer-Select Mode ..........................11

Caller Greeting-Select Mode ......................12

Ring-Pattern Select Mode ..........................13

Change Greetings Mode ............................13

Listen to Greeting .......................................13

Pre-Recorded Greeting ..............................14

Bypass Greeting.........................................14

Announce Only...........................................14

Deactivate Announce Only.........................14

PLAYING MESSAGES

Call Screening On/Off ................................15

Message Indicator Light .............................15

Play New Messages...................................16

Play All Messages ......................................16

Repeat........................................................16

Skip Backward............................................17

Skip Forward ..............................................17

Pause Message Playback ..........................17

Replay All Messages..................................18

Variable Speed Playback ...........................18

Save All Messages.....................................19

Erase Individual Messages.........................19

Erase All Messages....................................19

Automatic Save ..........................................19

MESSAGE FILE

Forward Messages to Message File...........20

Play All Messages in Message File ............20

MESSAGE PREVIEW

New Message Preview...............................21

All Message Preview ..................................21

SPEAKERPHONE

Answering a Call During Playback .............22

Work and Talk Speakerphone ....................22

Hold............................................................22

Flash/Call Waiting ......................................23

Switch From Speakerphone to

Extension Phone..................................23

Switch From Extension Phone to

Speakerphone......................................23

MEMO & CONVERSATION RECORD

Record a Memo..........................................24

Record a Conversation...............................24

Play, Save and Erase Memos or

Conversations ......................................24

REMOTE OPERATION

Program Your Remote Access Code .........25

Check the Remote Access Code................26

Bypass Greeting.........................................26

Remote Message Retrieval ........................26

Remote Voice Menu...................................27

Quick Reference Chart...............................27

Skip Backwards..........................................27

Skip Forward ..............................................27

Replay All Messages..................................27

Save All Messages Manually......................28

Erase All Messages....................................28

Message Retrieval When Memory is Full ...28

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Two-Line Installation ................................... 29

Multi-Line Installation................................... 29

Cleaning the TA-150 ................................... 29

Limited Warranty ......................................... 30

Troubleshooting........................................... 31

FCC Requirements...................................... 34

Accessories ................................................. 35

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CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

SKIP

REPEAT

SPEAKERPHONE

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/FLASH

MESSAGE FILE

CALL SCREEN

SLOW

_

FAST

+

PLAY/

PAUSE

PREVIEW

NEW

ALL

ALL DIGITAL RECORDING
MULTIPLE GREETINGS

GREETING 1 2 3

FILE

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EASY TO USE

OWNER'S GUIDE

TA-150

DIGITAL ANSWERING
MACHINE WITH

MULTIPLE GREETINGS

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U.S. Patents:
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Design and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

CASIO PHONEMATE, INC.

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

Internet Web Site:

http://www.CASIOPHONEMATE.com

M1S1 2/97

Printed in Indonesia

OG Part Number: 3396-920-0-01

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ACCESSORIES

To order accessories for your TA-150 answering machine, simply cut out
this order form, fill in the appropriate information and send it with
payment (check, money order or credit card information) to:

CASIO PHONEMATE Parts Department

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

or Call: 1-800-322-9995

Description
Lightning Arrestor - Helps protect telephone answering machines

from damage caused by lightning strikes to the telephone line.

Recommended for areas prone to electrical storms.

AC Adapter - For Model TA-150.
Touchtone Dialer - Activates the beeperless remote operation in

areas where true touchtone is not available or from cellular phones.
Modular Duplex T-Adapter - Converts a single modular telephone

jack to a double jack.
Modular Two Line T-Adapter - Splits one RJ14 two line jack into

two RJ11 single line jacks.
A+A1 Light Control - When using this answering machine with a

business phone system, this accessory enables the in-use indicator
at a receptionist's console to light when the phone is off-hook.

Part No. Price Qty. Total

2700140 $19.95

1601060 $10.50
2001018 $19.95
2700156 $5.95

2700135 $5.95

2701180 $6.95

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VISA and Master Card orders ONLY call toll free 1-800-322-9995
or use this form to order. CASIO PHONEMATE, Parts Dept.,
8805 Kelso Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21221

Enclosed is my check/money order for the total amount.

Please charge my credit card.

Card No.
Name_______________________________________________________________

Street Address _______________________________________________________
City ___________________________ State __________Zip Code ______________

Signature______________________________ Telephone ____________________

Please fill in the quantity and total price of the items that you are requesting. Figure the total, and send a check or money
order for the proper amount. We do not accept C.O.D. orders. Allow 15 working days for delivery. Prices subject to change
without notice. Returns subject to 20% restocking charge upon approval.

VISA

Expiration Date

MasterCard

CA & MD residents

Subtotal

add applicable

sales tax

All orders add

shipping and

handling

Total

$3.50

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FCC REQUIREMENTS

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1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label
that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) for this equipment. If requested, provide this information to your telephone company.

2. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of
the RENs of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to
determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

3. If your answering machine causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice
isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.

4. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures
that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice
so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.

5. If there is a problem with this unit, the telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment
from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.

6. Repairs can only be made by the manufacturer or an authorized service agency. Unauthorized
repairs void registration and warranty. Contact seller or manufacturer for details of permissible user­performed routine repairs, and where and how to have other than routine repairs made.

7. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation
commission for information.)

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Jack: RJ11 Ringer Equivalence (REN): See botton /underside of TA-150

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc. 20665 Manhattan Place, Torrance, CA 90501

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

λ

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

λ

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes made by the user not approved by CASIO PHONEMATE can void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Power was cut off from the unit due to a power failure.

When experiencing a power failure, the TA-150 will maintain the clock function for up to 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, the clock reverts to the factory default setting of Sunday, 12:00 a.m., and “12:00
AM” will flash in the LCD. All other stored information and settings including; Remote Access Code,
Greetings and Incoming Messages will be saved and normal operation will resume when power is
restored.

After several attempts the TA-150 will not operate properly.

To reset the TA-150, unplug the AC ADAPTER PLUG from the back of the TA-150 (do not unplug
the AC ADAPTOR from the wall outlet) for 10 seconds. Recorded greetings, incoming messages
and the time/day stamp will be erased. Re-record the greetings and set the time and day.

If this action does not remedy the problem, call the CASIO PHONEMATE Helpline. CASIO
PHONEMATE’s Helpline staff can often resolve problems and will recommend repair service when
needed.

Unless you live close to a CASIO PHONEMATE Service Center, you may be required to mail a
product to CASIO PHONEMATE for repair. To mail the product to the service center you should:

1. Package the unit in its original box or a comparable package.

2. Include a clear and specific explanation of the problem.

3. Include your name, address, and phone number.

4. Provide a legible photocopy of the dated store receipt for warranty purposes.

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FACTORY

SERVICE

CENTERS

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

[phone]

EXTRA HELP

CASIO PHONEMATE, Inc.

Attn: Customer Service

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

[phone]

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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All messages are stamped with Sunday, 12:00 a.m.

Program time and date. See “SET VOICE TIME/DAY STAMP” on page 7.

The unit does not automatically stop playing the greeting or recording a message when you
pick up an extension phone.

Briefly press and release the hook-switch on the extension phone.

Messages were not erased after playback.

If you want all messages to be erased, press ERASE/FLASH within seven seconds of seeing “End”
in the display and hearing “

The MESSAGE INDICATOR flashes rapidly.

If you are installing your TA-150 for the first time, or you have experienced a power failure, make
sure that your unit is connected to a telephone line. Then press ALL to restore machine operation.

Greeting sounds garbled or difficult to hear.

End of Messages

”.

Strictly follow the guidelines for recording your greeting:

1. Speak loudly and clearly about 6 to 8 inches from the base unit microphone.

2. Avoid any background noise.

3. Greeting should be recorded using the voice of only one person.

The unit does not record incoming messages.

1. Memory may be full, please see page 28 on erasing individual messages.

2. Announce Only mode may be activated. If Announce Only is ON, the machine will play the
greeting, but will not record incoming messages. Please see page 14.

3. The volume may be too low for you to hear the greeting and the caller's message.

4. The machine may have been accidentally turned OFF. If the machine is turned OFF, indicator
lights will not be lit.

5. The caller may have hung up within 4 seconds of the machine answering a call, and therefore
the TA-150 will not record a message.

6. In certain situations, your local telephone company may transmit signals that are recorded by
your machine without any associated message.

7. No calls were actually received by the TA-150.

UBLESHOOTING

TRO

Recorded messages are cut off.

The TA-150 is designed to disconnect from the line after a caller stops talking. Calls may be cut
off if a 5 second pause is detected, if the caller does not speak loud enough, or if the message is
less than four seconds.
The TA-150 will also stop recording when a call is answered with the speakerphone or extension
phone.

The TA-150 does not respond when you enter your remote access code during
the greeting.

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Try re-entering the correct code after the tone.

Between messages there is an operator recording or a beep and dial tone.

The caller has hung up without leaving a message.

You have more than one telephone number and are experiencing difficulty.

See Multi-Line Installation, page 29.

There is no sound during playback.

Check and adjust the volume control.

Calls on hold are disconnected.

The call placed on HOLD may have exceeded five minutes in length.
Please review the HOLD section on page 22.

Unit rings but does not answer calls.

Make sure the TA-150 is turned on. See the ON/OFF section on page 6.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT!

SALES SLIP OR EVIDENCE OF PURCHASE DATE REQUIRED

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
The limited warranty is extended only to the original consumer of a CASIO PHONEMATE
product and is valid only with respect to consumers within the United States of America and
Canada. Subject to the following conditions, should this product prove defective by reason of
improper workmanship of material:
During the period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, CASIO PHONEMATE will
repair or, at its option, replace the product without charge for parts or labor. If CASIO
PHONEMATE elects to replace the product, such replacement may be accomplished with a
factory-reconditioned unit.
This limited warranty does not apply: (a) to any product damaged by accident, misuse, improper
line voltage, lightning, fire, water, or other acts of nature, (b) if the product is altered or repaired
by anyone other than CASIO PHONEMATE, INC. or one of its authorized warranty stations or if
the FCC-approved connector plugs are removed. This limited warranty does not cover tapes or
broken or marred cabinets.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by CASIO
PHONEMATE in connection with this product are limited in duration to a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase, and no warranties, whether expressed or implied, shall apply
to this product after said period.
Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies
shall be such repair or replacement as is herein-above provided. Under no circumstances shall
CASIO PHONEMATE be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental
arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not
apply to you.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must provide evidence of purchase date. For your con­venience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Before returning or exchanging your product,

call CASIO PHONEMATE ’s HelpLine at

[phone] or [phone].

If you live in an area that is highly susceptible to electrical storms, you may want to purchase a
Lightning Arrestor. The Lightning Arrestor attaches to your answering machine and if lightning
causes a surge through your phone line, the arrestor will help suppress the surge of electricity
which may cause damage to your unit.
To purchase your Lightning Arrestor, use the attached Accessory Order Form or call CASIO
PHONEMATE ’s Parts Department toll free: 1-800-322-9995.

FACTORY

SERVICE

CENTERS

20665 Manhattan Place

Torrance, CA 90501

[phone]

8805 Kelso Drive

Baltimore, MD 21221

[phone]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TWO-LINE

INSTALLATION

Two-line installations may require a two line
T-Adapter for your machine to operate correctly.
The T-Adapter allows you to connect your
machine to Line 1 or Line 2. The TA-150 will
only answer one line.

CLEANING THE TA-150

CAUTION: Disconnect the TA-150 from the

power outlet before cleaning.
Use only a damp cloth or moist sponge to

clean the plastic cabinet. A mild soap, like
dishwashing detergent, will help remove grease
or oil. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the
unit. Cleaners should only be used on the plastic
surfaces.

MULTI-LINE

INSTALLATION

Installations with more than two lines, such as
business phone systems, may require a
separate RJ11 jack for answering machines.
Please contact your telephone equipment
provider for additional information.

You can use the TA-150 as an extension phone
on a business phone system, but some systems
will require that you install an A+A1 Adapter to
light the In-use Indicator on the receptionist’s
console. See the accessory order form on the
last page of this owner’s guide to order an A+A1
Adapter.

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REMOTE OPERATION (CONT.)

SAVE ALL MESSAGES

MANUALLY

Press 2 on a telephone keypad within
seven seconds after the voice menu ends.

1

ABC

2

Select another option or hang up.

I will save

messages.

2

NOTE:
ν If you do not erase messages, the TA-150 will

automatically save them when you hang up.

ERASE ALL MESSAGES

MESSAGE RETRIEVAL

WHEN MEMORY IS FULL

If the TA-150’s memory is full, you will hear
three short confirmation tones after your
greeting. To retrieve messages remotely when
the TA-150’s memory is full:

Enter your

CODE

1

seconds of hearing the three beeps.

3-DIGIT REMOTE ACCESS

during the greeting or within ten

Press 3 on a telephone keypad after
hearing,

1

End of

DEF

3

All messages will be erased.

Messages.

2

I will erase
messages.

NOTE:
ν If you choose to erase messages by pressing 3,

messages are permanently erased when the call is
terminated.

ν Message File messages will be saved and cannot be

erased accidentally in remote operation.

MNO

6

Follow the instructions on page 26 for
remote message retrieval.

2

To allow room for additional incoming
messages, it is advisable to erase all

3

messages by pressing 3 on the keypad
after you hear “

GHI

4

End of Messages

DEF

3

TUV

8

”.

(CONTINUED)

❋

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REMOTE VOICE MENU

After message playback, the TA-150 announces
the remote menu options below. You can select
a remote option or hang up to save messages
automatically.

Enter 1 to REPLAY .

Enter 2 to SAVE.

Enter 3 to ERASE.

When using Remote Operation, all messages,
other than stored MESSAGE FILE messages,
will be saved or erased.

NOTE:

ν Messages cannot be selectively saved or erased in

remote operation.

REMOTE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

SKIP BACKWARDS

You can skip backwards to listen to previous
messages.

κκ

Press

κ

twice to skip back to previous

κκ

messages.

1

SKIP FORWARD

You can skip forward through messages.

Press # to forward to the next message.

1

#

REPLAY ALL

MESSAGES

Replay all messages from a remote location
after new messages have been automatically
played back.

FEATURE PRESS

Message Retrieval 3-digit access code

during message
Skip Forward #
Skip Backwards κ twice
Repeat Current Message κ
Replay All Messages 1
Save Messages 2
Erase Messages 3

Press 1 on a telephone keypad. You will
hear:

1

I will replay
messages.

All saved messages will play. You may
select another option or hang up and the

2

TA-150 will automatically save all
messages.

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CHECK THE REMOTE

ACCESS CODE

Press

CODE CHECK

check your REMOTE ACCESS CODE.

1

You will hear:

CODE CHECK

(under the lid) to

Six, four,

eight.

REMOTE MESSAGE

RETRIEVAL

Call your answering machine from most cellular
phones, pay phones, or touchtone phones. For
cellular telephone users, the TA-150 is short­burst compatible.

Enter your

ACCESS CODE

1

seconds after the greeting begins.

NOTE:

ν If the TA-150 does not respond when you enter

your code, try again after the greeting is played
and you hear a confirmation tone.

Depending on the number of new
messages, you will hear:

2

3-DIGIT REMOTE

approximately two

MNO

6

GHI

4

TUV

8

BYPASS GREETING

You can skip your greeting when calling to
check messages. Press # on the touchtone
keypad any time after the TA-150 answers your
call.

Play new

messages.

The TA-150 will playback new messages.
After new messages have played, you will

3

hear, “

End of messages

remote option or hang up.

NOTE:
ν You may hang up at any time and the TA-150 will

automatically save all messages, unless you have
already erased them.

OR

You have no

messages.

.” Select a

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REMOTE OPERATION

You can use Remote Operation from most
touchtone or cellular phones to retrieve,
replay, erase and save messages.

PROGRAM YOUR

REMOTE ACCESS CODE

The TA-150 is shipped with the code set to 1-2-

3. To change your 3-DIGIT REMOTE ACCESS
CODE:

Press

CODE SET

current 3-digit code will appear in the

1

display and you will hear:

CODE SET

Press

SKIP

first digit of the access code.

2

. (Under the lid.) The

or

REPEAT

SKIP

Set code

digit 1.

to select the

Press

SKIP

second digit of the access code.

5

or

REPEAT

GREETING 1

6 43

Once a number is selected, press

CODE SET

6

second digit.

Press

CODE SET

to confirm the entry of the

7

Press

SKIP

third digit of the access code.

8

or

REPEAT

GREETING 1

6 48

2525

25

2525

to select the

again. You will hear:

Set code

digit 3.

to select the

GREETING 1

6 23

Once a number is selected, press

CODE SET

3

first digit.

Press

CODE SET

to confirm the entry of the

4

again. You will hear:

Set code

digit 2.

Press

CODE SET

selected, to confirm the entry of the third

9

digit. Your newly programmed code will
be announced and appear in the LCD for
several seconds before resuming to
normal operation.

NOTE:

ν If you call from a rotary, pulse or any non-touch-tone

telephone, use CASIO PHONEMATE’s Touchtone Dialer.
The touchtone dialer is necessary to generate the tones
required by the TA-150 to remotely access your machine.
Use the accessory order form on page 35 to place an
order.

, once a number is

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SPEAKERPHONE

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MEMO & CONVERSATION
RECORD

RECORD A MEMO

Record a memo to yourself, an associate or
another household member. A memo can be
recorded up to 5 minutes in length and played at
the machine or in remote operation as a
recorded message, along with other messages
received. The memo will be stamped with
the time and day it was recorded.

Press

MEMO RECORD

a beep and “RECORDING” will flash in

1

the LCD. You will then hear:

MEMO RECORD

Press

MEMO RECORD

recording.

2

. You will hear

Record a

Message.

again to end

TO RECORD A

CONVERSATION

The TA-150 allows you to record important
telephone conversations while using the
speakerphone or an extension phone. The
conversation will be stamped with the time and
day.

Press

CONV RECORD

during a conversation. “RECORDING” will

1

flash in the LCD.

CONV RECORD

Press

CONV RECORD

SPEAKERPHONE

2

recording.

any time

or

to end the

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

SET CHECK

CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

GREETING

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

AN

GREETI

NOTE: In certain states, it is unlawful and
may lead to criminal penalties to record any
telephone conversation without prior
consent of all parties.

PLAY, SAVE, & ERASE

MEMOS OR

CONVERSATIONS

Recorded memos and conversations are played
along with the incoming messages in the
order in which they were recorded. See

PLAY MESSAGES on .......................... page 16

SAVE ALL MESSAGES on .................. page 19

SELECTIVE SAVE/ERASE on .............page 19

ERASE ALL MESSAGES on................ page 19

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FLASH/CALL WAITING

If you subscribe to a call waiting service and
you receive another call while using the
speakerphone,

Press

ERASE/FLASH

second call and automatically place the

1

original caller on hold.

ERASE/FLASH

Press

ERASE/FLASH

to the first call. You can switch between

2

the two calls until one of the callers
hangs-up.

NOTE:
ν FLASH may also be used on a business phone system

(CENTREX, PBX) for transferring calls to other
extensions.

to answer the

again to return

SWITCH FROM

SWITCH FROM AN

EXTENSION PHONE TO

SPEAKERPHONE

While using an extension phone,

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

.

1

SPEAKERPHONE

Hang up the extension phone and begin
speaking.

2

NOTE:
ν If you use the SPEAKERPHONE and a handset at the

same time, you may hear a howling noise. Lower the
volume on the TA-150 to eliminate the noise.

SPEAKERPHONE TO

AN EXTENSION PHONE

To switch from the
extension phone:

Press
on hold.

1

Pick up the extension phone, and begin
speaking.

2

SPEAKERPHONE

SAVE/HOLD

SAVE/HOLD

to an

to place the caller

SPEAKERPHONE

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/FLASH

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SPEAKERPHONE

2222

SPEAKERPHONE

22

2222

ANSWERING A CALL

DURING PLAYBACK

If you receive an incoming call during message
playback:

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

an extension phone and speak with the

1

caller. Message playback will stop and
all messages will be saved automatically.

SPEAKERPHONE

WORK & TA LK

SPEAKERPHONE

The speakerphone allows you to answer calls
and work while talking, hands-free.

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

receive a call. The

1

INDICATOR

SPEAKERPHONE

SPEAKERPHONE

will light.

or pickup

when you

Helpful Hints:

ν One person at a time should speak while

using the speakerphone.

ν Reduce or eliminate background noise such

as radio or television.

ν Do not use an extension phone and

speakerphone at the same time.

HOLD

You may place a
call on HOLD
while using the
speakerphone.
Move to another
room and pick up
an extension
phone. The
TA-150 will
automatically
take the call off
HOLD.

To place a call on HOLD:

Press

SAVE/HOLD

.

1

SAVE/HOLD

Begin speaking 2-3 feet from the
microphone.

2

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

finish speaking to hang up.

3

after you

To take a call off HOLD:

Press

SPEAKERPHONE

HOLD

1

to take the call off HOLD.

NOTE:
ν Any call left on HOLD for 5 minutes will be automatically

disconnected.

or pick up an extension phone

or

SAVE/

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MESSAGE FILE

CALL SCREEN

SLOW

_

FAST

+

PLAY/

PAUSE

PREVIEW NEW

ALL

MESSAGE PREVIEW™

You can quickly scan new and saved messages
by listening to the first few seconds of each
message. You have two ways to preview
messages.

NEW MESSAGE

PREVIEW

Press

PREVIEW

messages only. Depending on the

1

number of new messages recorded, you
will hear:

PREVIEW

The first five seconds of each new
(unsaved) message will play. Press

2

NEW

twice during MESSAGE
PREVIEW™ to playback the entire new
message in the normal play mode.

to scan new

Preview

messages.

Message one.

OR

No new

messages.

NEW

1

2

NOTES:

ν You can easily identify the normal play mode by noting

ν By pressing PREVIEW during normal play, you will

ALL MESSAGE

PREVIEW

After pressing the
to listen to messages, you can quickly
scan ALL messages by pressing

PREVIEW

seconds of each new and saved
message will play.

PREVIEW NEW

2nd

Press

PREVIEW

normal play mode The entire message
will play.

the recorded TIME/DAY STAMP that precedes each
message. In MESSAGE PREVIEW™ mode, TIME/DAY
STAMP will not be announced.

activate the MESSAGE PREVIEW™ mode and skip to
the next message during playback.

ALL

at anytime. The first five

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

again to return to the

or

NEW

2121

21

2121

button

1st

PAGE

MESSAGE FILE

2020

MESSAGE FILE

20

2020

MESSAGE FILE

store important messages, long messages or to
separate messages for business, personal use
or for other users.

FORWARD MESSAGE

TO MESSAGE FILE

To store a message into MESSAGE FILE:

Press

ALL, NEW

playback your messages.

1

PREVIEW NEW

offers a convenient way to

or

PREVIEW

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

to

PLAY ALL MESSAGES

IN MESSAGE FILE

When playing messages in MESSAGE FILE,
you can utilize all the convenient playback
features such as: SKIP/REPEAT, FAST/SLOW
and MESSAGE PREVIEW™.

GREETING 1

12:30

Press

MESSAGE FILE

stored in this location will be played.

1

You will hear:

PM

FILE

. Messages

Press

MESSAGE FILE

a confirmation tone and the message will

2

be forwarded to MESSAGE FILE from
the main play location. “Fi” (file) will
appear in display.

MESSAGE FILE

GREETING 1

. You will hear

Fi

NOTES:
ν If SAVE is pressed at the end of message playback, then

all messages will be saved in the main play location, and
the messages that were fowarded during playback will
also be saved in MESSAGE FILE.

Play message file.

You have no

messages.

After the end of the last message, “End”
will appear in the display for several

2

seconds and you will hear:

To: SKIP/REPEAT, refer to ........... page 16-17

PAUSE, refer to ........................... page 17

VARIABLE SPEED PLAYBACK, . page 18

SAVE/ERASE messages, ............ page 19

MESSAGE PREVIEWTM............... page 21

OR

Message one.

Wednesday, 1:34 p.m.

Hi Mike, I’m calling…

End of

messages.

PAGE

MESSAGES

SAVE ALL MESSAGES

TA-150 will
automatically save
all messages —
even if SAVE is not
pressed.

If you wish to manually save all
messages, press

1

seven seconds after hearing “End of
messages” or after pressing

FLASH

tone and “SA” (save) will appear in the
display for several seconds to confirm
messages have been saved. The total
message count will appear in the display.

SAVE/HOLD

. You will hear a confirmation

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/

GREETING 1

SA

within

1919

19

1919

If you change your mind and decide to save
the message:

Press

SAVE/HOLD

the message or within seven seconds

1

after pressing

ERASE/FLASH

SAVE/HOLD

while listening to

.

ERASE ALL MESSAGES

Press

ERASE/FLASH

seconds of seeing “End” in the display

1

and hearing “
all messages. You will hear a confirmation
tone and “Er” (erase) will appear in the
LCD for several seconds to confirm
messages were erased.

End of messages

ERASE/FLASH

within seven

” to erase

ERASE INDIVIDUAL

MESSAGES

You can erase specific messages while saving
others.

Press

ERASE/FLASH

to a specific message. You will hear a

1

confirmation tone and the message will
be deleted seven seconds after hearing:

ERASE/FLASH

GREETING 1

while listening

End of

messages.

Er

If you change your mind and decide to save all
messages:

Press

SAVE/HOLD

seconds after pressing

1

FLASH

tone and “SA” (save) will appear in the
display for several seconds to confirm
messages were saved.

. You will hear a confirmation

SAVE/HOLD

within seven

ERASE/

AUTOMATIC SAVE

If you do not press SAVE/HOLD or ERASE/
FLASH while listening to messages or after

playing them, the TA-150 will automatically save
all messages. You will hear, "

Messages.

appear in the LCD.

" The total message count will

End of

PAGE

1818

18

1818

PLAY, SAVE & ERASE

REPLAY ALL

MESSAGES

To replay all received and saved messages,

Press

ALL

after hearing:

1

End of

messages.

ALL

VARIABLE SPEED

PLAYBACK

Variable Speed Playback allows you to play your
messages 50% faster or 50% slower. You can
switch between slow, fast or normal speed
during message playback.

Slow Playback: From Normal Playback, press

SLOW

message 50% slower than normal.

Fast Playback: From normal playback, press

FAST

message 50% faster than normal.

once. The TA-150 will play your

SLOW

_

once. The TA-150 will play your

FAST

+

SKIP

REPEAT

FAST

SLOW

MESSAGE FILE

+

_

PREVIEW NEW

Normal Playback: To return to Normal

Playback speed from Slow Playback

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

mode, press
normal playback from Fast Playback
mode, press

CALL SCREEN

FAST
SLOW

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/FLASH

once. To return to

once.

PAGE

C

1717

17

1717

SKIP BACKWARD

Skip backward — message by message.

Press

REPEAT

to previous messages. The message

1

number will be announced and the
message you skipped to will play.

Press

REPEAT

want to skip backward to a previous

2

message.

twice to skip backward

REPEAT

twice every time you

SKIP FORWARD

You can skip forward through messages.

Press

SKIP

message. The message number will be

1

announced and the next message you
forwarded to will play.

to forward to the next

SKIP

PAUSE MESSAGE

PLAYBACK

You can temporarily pause message playback
for up to 5 minutes.

Press

ALL

or

NEW

. Message playback

stops and the

1

INDICATOR

appear in the display to indicate the
TA-150 is pausing message playback.

GREETING 1 2 3

MESSAGE

NEW MESSAGE

will flash slowly. “P” will

ALL

P

You have three options during pause:

Press

ALL

or

listening to the message.

1

NEW

again to resume

NEW

SKIP

REPEAT

FAST

SLOW

MESSAGE FILE

+

_

PREVIEW NEW

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

OR

Leave the TA-150 in pause mode. It will
automatically reset to answer calls after

1

5 minutes. All messages will be saved.

OR

Press

ON/OFF

end pause. Press

1

resume message playback.

NOTE:
ν TA-150 will not answer calls in the pause mode.

(under the lid) twice to

ALL

or

ON/OFF

NEW

to

PAGE

ALL

1616

16

1616

PLAY NEW MESSAGES

When messages have been received and not
played yet, the MESSAGE INDICATOR LIGHT
will flash quickly. The total number of new and
previously saved messages (not including
messages stored in MESSAGE FILE) will be
displayed in place of the clock.

GREETING 1 2 3

MESSAGE

3

To listen to your new messages ONLY,
press

NEW

. You will hear either:

1

NEW

PLAYING MESSAGES

PLAY ALL MESSAGES

The MESSAGE INDICATOR LIGHT will either
flash slowly when messages have been played
and saved or flash quickly to indicate that new
messages have been received. The total
number of new and previously saved messages
(not including messages stored in MESSAGE
FILE) will be displayed in place of the clock.

Press

ALL

to replay all new and saved

messages. You will hear either:

1

You have no

messages.

OR

Play

messages.

You have no

messages.

All new messages are played in the
order received. The message number,

2

time and day will be announced before
each message.

Message

one.

After the end of the last message, “End”
will appear in the display for several

3

seconds and you will hear:

NOTES:
ν If the time and day have not been set, all messages will

be stamped with “Sunday 12:00 a.m.”

ν When these messages are erased or placed in

MESSAGE FILE, the clock display will resume.

OR

Tuesday,
3:45 p.m.

Play new

messages.

Hi, this is Sue.

I was calling…

End of

messages.

All messages are played in the order
received. The message number, time

2

and day will be announced before each
message.

Message

one.

After the end of the last message, “End”
will appear in the display for several

3

seconds and you will hear:

Monday,

1:34 p.m.

Hi Mike, I’m

calling to…

REPEAT

You can repeat an incoming message.

Press

REPEAT

The message number will be announced

1

and the message will replay.

to replay the message.

REPEAT

End of

messages.

MESSAGE FILE

CALL SCREEN &
MESSAGE INDICATOR

PAGE

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15

1515

CALL SCREENING

If Call Screening is ON, you will then hear your
greeting and the caller leaving a message
through the speakerphone.

The CALL SCREEN ON/OFF function is useful
when you do not want others to hear your
message being recorded. If you want to speak to
a caller, press
an extension phone. The TA-150 will
automatically stop recording.

Press
Screening OFF. You will hear a

1

confirmation tone and “SCREEN OFF”
will appear in the display.

CALL SCREEN

SPEAKERPHONE

CALL SCREEN

GREETING 1 2 3

12:30

SCREEN OFF

or pick up

to turn Call

PM

MESSAGE INDICATOR

LIGHT

The MESSAGE INDICATOR LIGHT has four
settings:

1. OFF = The TA-150 machine is off.

2. ON (red light is solid) = machine is on and
there are no new or saved messages.

3. Red light flashes quickly = new messages
have been received and not yet played.

4. Red light flashes slowly = messages have
been played and saved.

NOTE:
ν The MESSAGE INDICATOR LIGHT does not indicate

messages that may be stored in MESSAGE FILE. When
messages are stored in MESSAGE FILE, the MESSAGE
FILE icon will appear in the display.

Press

CALL SCREEN

Call Screening ON. You will hear a

2

confirmation tone and “SCREEN OFF”
will disappear from the display.

GREETING 1 2 3

again to turn

12:30

SCREEN OFF

NOTE:
ν The TA-150 is shipped with Call Screening ON.

PM

PAGE

ANNOUNCE ONLY

I

P

1414

GREETING MODES

14

1414

PRE-RECORDED

GREETING

If you are listening to your greetings and a
greeting has not been recorded for one or all of
the modes, the TA-150 will remind you that you
need to record a greeting by playing: “

new greeting.

call, the callers will hear, the pre-recorded
message: “

tone.

”

” When the TA-150 answers a

Please record a message after the

BYPASS GREETING

Frequent callers can skip your greeting when
they call to leave a message. Instruct them
to press # on their touchtone keypad any time
after the TA-150 answers their call.

Record a

(cont.)

DEACTIVATE

ANNOUNCE ONLY

Press

ANNOUNCE ONLY

lid) and you will hear a confirmation tone.

1

“AO” will disappear from the display and
the clock will reappear.

OR

Press

ON/OFF

deactivate ANNOUNCE ONLY. “AO” will

1

disappear from the display and the clock
will reappear.

(under the lid) twice to

(under the

ANNOUNCE ONLY

Set the TA-150 to play greetings only in any of
the six greeting modes and disable the unit from
recording any incoming messages.

Press

ANNOUNCE ONLY

lid). You will hear a confirmation tone and

1

“AO” will appear in the display to indicate
ANNOUNCE ONLY is activated.

ANNOUNCE ONLY

GREETING 1

(under the

AO

NOTES:
ν The clock display will not appear when ANNOUNCE

ONLY is activated, but the TA-150 will maintain the
internal clock.

ν Memos and conversations can still be recorded at the

machine when ANNOUNCE ONLY is activated.

ν It is recommended that you notify callers in your greeting

that the unit has been programmed to play a greeting
only.

GREETING

CHECK SELECT TIME SET

CODE SET CODE CHECK

GREETING 1 2

SCREEN OFF

FAST

+

ON/OFF

ANNOUNCE ONLY ON/OFF

12:30

MESSAGE FILE

PM

CALL SCREEN

ALL DIG

MULTI

PAGE

1313

13

1313

RING-PATTERN SELECT

MODE

The TA-150 will play up to two different
greetings upon receiving distinctive ring patterns
from your local telephone company. You must
subscribe to a distinctive ring service to use this
mode.

GREETING 1 answers standard ring.
GREETING 2 answers the first distinctive ring

pattern. For example: double ring.
GREETING 3 answers the second distinctive
ring pattern. For example: triple ring.

GREETING 1, 2 and 3 need to be
recorded prior to programming the RING-

1

PATTERN SELECT MODE.(See page 8,
“Record Greeting.”)

Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until the BELL icon and “Greeting

2

1 2 3” appear in the display. You will hear:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

(under

CHANGE GREETING

MODE

To change your greeting mode.

Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until the icon for your desired

1

greeting mode appears in the display.
Each time you press

SELECT

greeting mode.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

, you will advance to the next

GREETING

GREETING

(under

LISTEN TO GREETING

You can listen to any of your greetings anytime.

Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until the icon for the greeting

1

mode you want to hear is selected.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

(under

GREETING 1 2 3

12:30

NOTE:
ν Greetings cannot be recorded while in the RING-

PATTERN SELECT MODE. The machine will rapidly
beep three times if you try to record a greeting in this
mode.

ν If a greeting is not recorded, the caller will hear the

following pre-recorded greeting: “

message after the tone.

PM

Ring Pattern

Select.

Please record a

”

Press

GREETING CHECK

TA-150 will play the greeting for the mode

2

you selected.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

If you selected:

GREETING 1
GREETING 2
GREETING 3
GREETING 1
GREETING 2

GREETING 1
GREETING 1 2 3

GREETING

. The

TA-150 playsDisplay shows:

Greeting 1
Greeting 2
Greeting 3
Greeting 1

Greeting 2
Greeting 1
Greeting 1

PAGE

1212

GREETING MODES

12

1212

CALLER GREETING-

SELECT MODE

The TA-150 allows you to operate the CALLER
GREETING-SELECT MODE in two ways.

A. Leave a greeting that allows the caller to

choose between two additional greetings.
For example, “

visiting hours for the Beach Zoo. Press κ 3
to hear directions on how to get to the Beach
Zoo. Press κ 1 for this greeting to repeat,
or wait for the beep to leave a general
message.”

OR
B. Leave up to two confidential or personalized

greetings as GREETING 2 and/or 3, and
personally notify selected callers to access
these special greetings by pressing either κ2
or κ3. GREETING 1 will be played as the
primary greeting for all callers.

In the CALLER GREETING-SELECT MODE,
during the primary greeting, when a caller
presses:

κ κ

κ 2 = greeting two is played.

κ κ
κ κ

κ 3 = greeting three is played.

κ κ
κ κ

κ 1 = the primary greeting is replayed.

κ κ

# = bypass all greetings to leave a

message after the tone.

Please press κ 2 to hear the

(cont.)

GREETING 1, 2 and 3 need to be

recorded prior to programming the

1

CALLER GREETING-SELECT MODE.
(See page 8, to “Record Greeting.”)

Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until the MESSAGE BOX icon and

2

“GREETING 1” appear in the display. You
will hear:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING 1

12:30

NOTE:
ν Greetings cannot be recorded while in the CALLER

GREETING-SELECT MODE. If you try to record a
greeting in this mode, the machine will rapidly beep three
times.

ν If a greeting is not recorded, the caller will hear the

following pre-recorded greeting: “

message after the tone

GREETING

PM

Caller Greeting

Please record a

.”

(under

Select.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

SET CHECK

ANNOUNCE ONLY

NOTES:
ν The TIMER-SELECT MODE can only set to the hour.

Minutes cannot be programmed in this mode.

ν GREETING 2 must always be set to a later time than

GREETING 1. If both GREETING 1 and GREETING 2
are set to the same time, or GREETING 1 is later than
GREETING 2, an error tone will be heard and the unit will
revert to the last properly programmed and sequenced
times for GREETING 1 and GREETING 2.

ν Failure to record both greetings prior to setting this

mode, may possibly result in callers hearing the pre­programmed greeting, “

the tone.

TIMER-SELECT MODE. If you try to record a greeting,
by pressing GREETING RECORD while in this mode,
the machine will rapidly beep three times.

” Greetings cannot be recorded while in the

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

Please record a message after

GREETING

ANNOUNCE ONLY ON/OFF

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

PAGE

1111

11

1111

CHECK PROGRAMMED

TIMES FOR TIMER

GREETING MODE

To review the times programmed in the TIMER
GREETING MODE:

Press

GREETING TIME SET

(Under the lid.) The display will show the

1

activation time for GREETING 1. For
example, “8:00 AM” will appear and you
will hear:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

.

SET CHECK

CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

SKIP

REPEAT

FAST

SLOW

GREETING 1 2

12:30

MESSAGE FILE

+

_

PREVIEW NEW

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

GREETING 1

8:00

PM

Press

GREETING TIME SET

and the TA-150 will announce the

2

activation time for GREETING 1. The
LCD clock will then display the time set
for GREETING 2.

GREETING 2

5:00

Press

GREETING TIME SET

TA-150 will announce the time for

3

GREETING 2.

AM

Enter the time

for greeting one.

again

8:00 a.m.

Enter the time for

greeting two.

PM

. The

5:00 p.m.

PAGE

1010

GREETING MODES

10

1010

TIMER-SELECT MODE

In the TIMER-SELECT MODE, programmed
GREETING 1 and GREETING 2 play at specific
times. The TA-150 is shipped with the TIMER­SELECT MODE set as follows:

GREETING 1 will play between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. with “GREETING 1” and

CLOCK icon appearing in the display.
GREETING 2 will play between 5:00 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m. with “GREETING 2” and
CLOCK icon appearing in the display.

GREETING 1 and 2 need to be recorded

prior to programming the

1

SELECT MODE

“Record Greeting”.)
Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until CLOCK icon and “GREETING

2

1” or “GREETING 2” appears in the LCD,

depending upon the time, and you hear:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

TIMER-

. (See page 8, to

(under

Press

SKIP

to advance or

reverse the hour, until the desired time

4

appears in the display for GREETING 1.

SKIP

GREETING 1

9:00

Press

GREETING TIME SET

to end. The programmed time for

5

GREETING 1 to start playing will be
announced.

Once GREETING 1 is set, the time
display will automatically change to the

6

pre-set time or the most recently
programmed time for GREETING 2.
You will then hear:

Enter the time

for greeting two.

REPEAT

AM

again

9:00 a.m.

to

GREETING 1

10:00

NOTE:
ν If you hear “Enter the time”, the main clock needs to be

set. The TIMER-SELECT MODE will not work correctly
unless the main clock is set. Please see page 7 to set
the clock.

Press

GREETING TIME SET

the lid) to change the time for GREETING

3

1. The pre-set time of “8:00 AM” or the
last programmed time will appear in
display for GREETING 1.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

AM

Timer-Select

(under

Enter the time for

greeting one.

Press

SKIP

to advance or

reverse the hour, until the desired time

7

appears in the display for GREETING 2.

GREETING 2

6:00

Press

GREETING TIME SET

to finish programming the TA-150 to play

8

the two greetings for the TIMER-SELECT
MODE. The programmed time for
GREETING 2 to play will be announced.

REPEAT

PM

to

again

6:00 p.m.

PAGE

99

9

99

Press

GREETING RECORD

again after you finish speaking to finish

6

programming the TA-150 to play
GREETING 1. The greeting is automa­tically replayed and the TA-150 is ready
to answer phone calls with your recorded
greeting.

Repeat steps 3-6 to record GREETING 2
and GREETING 3.

7

GREETING 2

12:30

PM

Hello, you have

reached...

Helpful Hints When Recording:

ν Greeting should be recorded in a quite room.

Avoid any background noise when recording.

ν Greeting should be recorded using the voice

of one person only.

PRE-RECORDED

GREETING

If a greeting is not recorded, the caller will hear
the following pre-recorded message: “

record a message after the tone.

Please

”

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

SET CHECK

CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

SKIP

GREETING

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

FAST

ANNOUNCE ONLY ON/OFF

GREETING 1 2 3

12:30

+

PM

RECORDING

MESSAGE FILE

PAGE

88

GREETING RECORD

8

88

Record one, two or three greetings to answer
your calls. For example, select GREETING
1 for home or family use, GREETING 2 for home
office use, and GREETING 3 for personal use.
When programming greeting modes, the TA-150
will provide voice confirmation of each mode.

Display shows:

GREETING 1
GREETING 2
GREETING 3
GREETING 1

GREETING 2

GREETING 1
GREETING 1 2 3

TO RECORD GREETING

Greeting Mode:

Greeting 1
Greeting 2
Greeting 3
Timer-Select 1
1st Programmed Time

Timer-Select 2
2nd Programmed Time

Caller Greeting-Select
Ring-Pattern Select

Press

GREETING SELECT

the lid) until “GREETING 1” appears in

3

the display and you hear:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

GREETING 1

12:30

Press

GREETING RECORD

the lid). You will hear a confirmation tone

4

and:

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

GREETING

(under

Greeting

one.

PM

(under

Be sure the

INDICATOR

1

Slide the
switch to midpoint (located on the right

2

side). The sound level is automatically
adjusted when the greeting is played to
callers over the phone line.

MESSAGE ON/OFF

is lit or flashing.

MESSAGE FILE

VOLUME CONTROL

PLAY/

PAUSE

Record a new

When “RECORDING” flashes in the
display, begin speaking loudly and

5

clearly, about 6-8" from the microphone
(located in lower left corner of TA-150).
You can record a greeting of unlimited
length for any greeting.

12:30

RECORDING

PM

Hello, you have

greeting.

reached...

PAGE

TIME/DAY STAMP

SET VOICE TIME/DAY

Press

5

STAMP

Saturday,
2:32 a.m.

During message playback, a synthesized voice
will announce the current time and day of the
week. To set the current time and day of the week:

Press

TIME SET

(Caution, this is different than the

1

Greeting Time Set button.)
You will hear:

Press

SKIP

correct day is announced.

2

Press

TIME SET

(under the lid).

TIME

SET CHECK

or

REPEAT

REPEAT

to set the hour.

Sunday

until the

Saturday

3

Enter hour.

Press
to reverse the minutes.

6

Press
and time will be announced and time set

7

is complete.

2:32

NOTES:
ν If the time and day have not been set, all messages will

be stamped with “

ν When experiencing a power failure, the TA-150 will

maintain the clock function for up to 20 minutes. After 20
minutes, the clock reverts to the factory default setting of
Sunday, 12:00 a.m., and “12:00 AM” will flash in the LCD.
All other stored information and settings including;
Remote Access Code, Greetings and Incoming Messages
will be saved and normal operation will resume when
power is restored.

TIME SET

Enter minute.

SKIP

to advance or

2:01

TIME SET

Sunday 12:00 a.m

77

7

77

to set the minutes.

REPEAT

AM

again to end. The day

Saturday,

2:32 a.m.

AM

.”

Press

SKIP

to reverse the hour. The LCD will display

4

the hour setting:

1:00

to advance or

AM

REPEAT

TIME CHECK

In addition to the LCD clock, a synthesized voice
announces the time and day.

Press

TIME CHECK

. (Under the lid.)

1

TIME

SET CHECK

Wednesday,

2:30 p.m.

PAGE

MESSAGE FILE

66

SWITCH SETTING

6

66

ON/OFF

Press

ON/OFF

the answering machine on and off.

1

The LCD clock and speakerphone will
continue to operate even if the unit is off,
but the machine will not play greetings or
record messages. (See page 6 to set the
ringer and page 22 to operate speaker­phone.) The MESSAGE INDICATOR
LED will light when unit is turned on.

RING SELECT SWITCH

The RING SELECT SWITCH is located on the
back of the unit. The answering machine
is shipped with the RING SELECT SWITCH set
to 4 rings.

(under the lid) to turn

ON/OFF

RINGER ON/OFF

You can set the TA-150 to ring like a telephone
when a call comes in and answer a call using
the built-in speakerphone or an extension
phone. The answering machine is shipped with
the ringer OFF. To turn the ringer on or off:

Make sure the TA-150 is turned ON.
(MESSAGE ON/OFF INDICATOR is lit or

1

flashing.) Slide the volume control
(located on the right side) to midpoint.

Hold
for 5 seconds.

2

ERASE/FLASH

ERASE/FLASH

continuously

Set the
4, 2 or TS (tollsaver) to select the

1

number of rings before the TA-150
answers an incoming call.

4 = Answers calls on the fourth ring.
2 = Answers calls on the second ring.
TS = When calling from a remote location,

NOTE:

ν After you have retrieved messages, either from a

RING SELECT SWITCH

tollsaver will help eliminate toll
charges by letting you know if there
are no new messages before the
TA-150 answers.

When the TA-150 is set to TS, it
answers calls after the:

Second ring = NEW messages
Fourth ring = NO new messages.

Hang up after the third ring to avoid
toll charges.

remote location or at the machine, the tollsaver will
reset to answer on the fourth ring until a new
incoming message is recorded.

to

Ringer On = You will hear a ringing sound

when you activate the ringer.

Ringer Off = You will hear a confirmation tone

when you deactivate the ringer.

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

SET CHECK

CONV RECORD

GREETING

ANNOUNCE ONLY ON/OFF

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

12:30

PM

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INSTALLATION

CONNECT YOUR TA-150

Since the TA-150 can be programmed to ring
and you can answer calls using the speaker­phone, you may choose to place the TA-150 in
a different location from your telephone.
(See page 6 for RINGER ON/OFF, or page 22
for the SPEAKERPHONE.)

CONNECT

Adapter Plug into the AC

2

Adapter Outlet on the
back of the TA-150.

LOOP

the AC Adapter Cord
Holder to prevent
accidental disconnection.

the AC

the cord through

TO WALL

JACK

USE ONLY WITH
PHONEMATE
ADAPTOR MODEL N/M-40

PLUG

into a telephone wall jack.

1

TO TELEPHONE

the TA-150’s telephone cord

RINGS

2 4 TS

55

5

55

3

OPTIONAL:

TA-150’s outlet labeled “To Telephone”.

4

CONNECT

PLUG

electrical wall outlet. The
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL
DISPLAY will flash: “GREETING
1” and “12:00 AM”.

the cord from your telephone to the

the AC Adapter into an

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1

3

6

9

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TUV

PRS

WXY

8

7

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IMPORTANT FEATURE

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4

44

INFORMATION

SIX GREETING MODES

The TA-150 has six greeting modes. (See pages 8-13 to program greeting modes.)

1. GREETING 1 MODE - Greeting #1 plays the primary greeting to callers. When the GREETING 1
MODE is activated, “GREETING 1” appears in the LCD.

2. GREETING 2 MODE - Greeting #2 plays the second greeting to callers. When the GREETING 2
MODE is activated, “GREETING 2” appears in the LCD.

3. GREETING 3 MODE - Greeting #3 plays the third greeting to callers. When the GREETING 3
MODE is activated, “GREETING 3” appears in the LCD.

4. TIMER-SELECT MODE (Timer activation for GREETING 1 and GREETING 2) - In the TIMER-
SELECT MODE, you program the greetings to play at specific times. For example, program
GREETING 1 to play from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and GREETING 2 to play from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 a.m. When TIMER-SELECT is activated, the CLOCK icon and either GREETING 1 or
GREETING 2 will appear in the LCD, depending upon which greeting is currently activated.

5. CALLER GREETING-SELECT MODE - The TA-150 allows you to operate this mode in two
unique ways.
A. Leave a primary greeting that allows the caller to choose between two additional greetings for

customized announcements by pressing selected telephone keys. For example, “Please press
κ 2 to hear the visiting hours for the Beach Zoo. Press κ 3 to hear directions on how to get to
the Beach Zoo. Press κ 1 for this greeting to repeat, or wait for the beep to leave a general

message."
OR
B. Record one or two confidential or personalized greetings as GREETING 2 and/or 3 and,

personally inform selected callers to access these special greetings by pressing either κ2 or

κ3. GREETING 1 will be played as the primary greeting for all callers.
When the CALLER GREETING-SELECT MODE is activated, the MESSAGE BOX icon and

“GREETING 1” are displayed in the LCD.

(continued)

6. RING-PATTERN SELECT MODE - If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service from your local
phone company, set the TA-150 to the RING-PATTERN SELECT MODE. Standard ring calls will
be answered with GREETING 1 and distinctive ring calls will be answered with GREETING 2 and
GREETING 3. In the RING-PATTERN SELECT MODE, “GREETING 1 2 3” and the BELL icon will
appear in the display.

ANNOUNCE ONLY

Set the TA-150 to only play greetings and not record incoming messages. This feature works in all
six greeting modes. “AO” will appear in the LCD to indicate the ANNOUNCE ONLY mode is
activated. The clock display will not appear when the machine is in the ANNOUNCE ONLY mode.
(Please see page 14 to program ANNOUNCE ONLY mode.)

IMPOR TANT TA-150

PAGE

FEATURE INFORMATION

DIGITAL GREETING AND INCOMING MESSAGES

Greetings and incoming messages are recorded on a digital chip — reducing mechanical components
and increasing reliability. The TA-150 allows a total of 24 minutes of combined recording time for
greetings, incoming messages, recorded memos and recorded conversations.

Your all digital answering machine provides you with the following advantages:

1. Power Failure memory — does not require a battery during a power failure to maintain greetings,
recorded messages and remote code.

2. Reliability. There are no moving parts to break. The use of electronic components effectively
increases the life of your machine.

3. Operational Ease. There is no tape to rewind or entangle. You no longer have to worry about
replacing worn or damaged tapes.

4. Instant Access™ to Messages. All messages are recorded digitally and therefore can be
accessed instantly for playback. In addition, other features such as Variable Speed Playback™,
Skip & Repeat and Selective Save & Erase are only possible on all digital machines.

NOTE:

ν The audio quality of digitally recorded incoming messages and greetings may be subtly different than incoming messages

and greetings recorded on microcassette.

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3

33

AUTO EXTENSION DISCONNECT

Whether you use the speakerphone or an extension phone to answer a call, the TA-150 will
automatically stop playing the greeting or recording the incoming message. If it does not stop, briefly
press and release the flash button or hook-switch on the extension phone.

TIME/DAY STAMP

No more guess-work to determine the time and day that your messages were recorded. Your TA-150
will digitally stamp each message with this information.

VOICE ASSISTED OPERATION

A synthesized voice confirms machine functions and commands when operating and programming
the TA-150 at the machine or via remote access.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

22

2

22

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to

the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from

overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on the bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in an enclosed environment unless proper ventilation
is provided.

7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by

persons walking on it.

8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when

some service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect re-assembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls,

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

12. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak near the leak.

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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11

1

11

Greeting Check page 11,13

Greeting Record page 8, 9

Time Set page 7

Time Check page 7

Code Set page 25

Code Check page 26

Conversation Record

Microphone page 8

Message Preview

page 24

Memo Record

page 24

Skip page 17

Repeat page 16

Fast page 18

Slow page 18

page 21

TA-150 FEATURES

Greeting Mode Select page 8-13

Greeting Time Set page 10

Announce Only page 14

FILE

CALL SCREEN

On/Off page 6

ALL DIGITAL RECORDING

MULTIPLE GREETINGS

SPEAKERPHONE

SAVE/HOLD

ERASE/FLASH

GREETING

RECORD CHECK SELECT TIME SET

CODE SET CODE CHECKTIME

SET CHECK

CONV RECORD

MEMO RECORD

SKIP

REPEAT

TM

FAST

SLOW

ANNOUNCE ONLY ON/OFF

GREETING 1 2 3

12:30

SCREEN OFF

MESSAGE FILE

+

_

PREVIEW NEW

RECORDING

PLAY/

PAUSE

ALL

PM

11

1

11

Multifunctional LCD
page 7-13

Message File page 20
Speakerphone &

Indicator Light page 22
Save page 19

Hold page 22
Erase page 19

Flash page 23
Call Screen page 15

Message Indicator Light
page 15

Play New Messages
page 16

Play All Messages
page 16

GREETING 1
GREETING 2
GREETING 3

RECORDING

MESSAGE

FILE

12:30

Er

SA

P

Greeting 1 page 8
Greeting 2
Greeting 3
Recording
Messages

Message File

Clock

PM

Erase
Save
Pause

Multifunctional LCD Display

GREETING 1

page 8
page 8
page 8, 24
page 16

page 20
page 7
page 19
page 19
page 17

GREETING 2
GREETING 1

GREETING 1 2 3

SCREEN OFF

5

AO

End

Fi

Timer-Select Mode page 10

Caller Greeting-Select Mode page 12
Ring-Pattern Select Mode page 13

Call Screening Off
Message Count page 16

Announce Only page 14
End of Messages various
Forward to Message File page 20

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