GE 800-EFM User Manual
Please read before using feature module.
800-EFM
Note: The 800-EFM External Feature Module can be
set as a music on hold adapter, external paging
adapter, or a door intercom adapter
Model 800-EFM
External Feature Module
User’s Guide
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Congratulations! You’ve purchased a TMC Model 800-EFM External Feature
Module that meets the highest standards for quality and convenience in the Small
Office/Home Office environment. To get the most from your Feature Module,
please take time to read this guide thoroughly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Use only the class 2 power adapter 12VDC 500 mA.
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The TMC Model 800-EFM External Feature Module is designed for easy installation in your
home or office. However, it is important that you follow these few simple guidelines:
- Take a few minutes to read this manual so that you thoroughly understand the instructions to
be followed for proper installation of your Feature Module.
- This User’s Guide provides easy to understand directions for operation of your Feature
Module. Please retain these instructions for future reference.
The Model 800-EFM External Feature Module offers ONE of the following features, which
you decide by setting switches on the module: External Paging Adapter, Door Intercom
Adapter, or Music on Hold Adapter. If you ever need more than one of these features, you
must buy additional modules and set each one separately.
For setting this Module as an External Paging Adapter, please refer to sections 1A and 1B.
For setting this Module as an Door Intercom Adapter, please refer to sections 2A and 2B.
For setting this Module as a Music on Hold Adapter, please refer to sections 3A and 3B.
Packing List
Remove the unit from the package and check this list to be certain all parts are included:
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Before you begin . . .
To order any packing list items, call toll-free 1-800-TMC-1638.
Feature Module
Two Telephone Line Cords
Wiring Block
8-wire Cord for connecting the
Wiring Block to the Feature Module
Audio Cable for
Music on Hold Adapter
AC Adapter
Getting Started
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Reference Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Section 1A - Installing Your External Paging Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Step 1: Connect Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Postions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 3: Connect Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 4: Connect Wiring Block to External Paging Adapter . . . . . . .5
Step 5: Connect Amplifier and Speaker to Wiring Block . . . . . . . . .6
Step 6: Adjust Speaker Volume to Desired Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Section 1B - Using Your External Paging Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Operation of your External Paging Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Important Points to Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Section 2A - Installing Your Door Intercom Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-20
Step 1: Connect Line Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Postions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 3: Connect Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 4: Connect Wiring Block to Door Intercom Adapter . . . . . . . . .17
Step 5: Connect Door Speaker to Wiring Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 6: Connect Doorbell to Wiring Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Step 7: Connect Magnetic Door Strike to Wiring Block (Optional) . .20
Section 2B - Using Your Door Intercom Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24
Operation of your Door Intercom Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Important Points to Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Table of Contents
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Section 3A - Installing Your Music On Hold Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-29
Step 1: Connect Line Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Step 3: Connect Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Step 4: Connect Music Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Section 3B - Using Your Music On Hold Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-36
Providing Music to Callers on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Providing a Recorded Message to Callers on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Adjusting Music Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Usage Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 4 - Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Table of Contents
Reference Drawing
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Strain Relief Tab
Jacks for connection
to Wall
Jacks for connection
to a Phone
Status Indicator Lamp
Dip Switches
Paging Volume Control Knob
for External Paging Adapter
AC Adapter Jack
Music Input Jack
for Music on Hold Adapter
Music Volume Control Knob
for Music on Hold Adapter
Installing Your External Paging Adapter
Section
1A
Installing
Your
External
Paging Adapter
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Page
2 Step 1: Connect Line Cord
3 Step 2: Set DIP Switches to
Proper Positions
4 Step 3: Connect Power Cord
5 Step 4: Connect Wiring Block
to External Paging Adapter
6 Step 5: Connect Amplifier and
Speaker to Wiring Block
7 Step 6: Adjust Speaker Volume
to Desired Level
Step 1: Connect Line Cord
1 Connect Line Cord
Connect one end of a long telephone line cord
to the jack on the back of the feature module
labeled L1/L2. Connect the other end to a jack
labeled Lines 1 & 2 or to a jack labeled line 1.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be sure to
connect the cord to LINE 1. It does
not matter if it is also connected to
line 2.
Note also that you can install your feature module into a jack that is already being used by
another device. Simply unplug the other
device from the wall jack and plug it into the
corresponding jack on the feature module
labeled “TO PHONE.” Then connect a line cord
from the wall jack to the corresponding jack on
the feature module labeled “TO WALL.”
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you connect both the
L1/L2 and L3/L4 line cords from a device to the
jacks on the module labeled “TO PHONE,”
then you MUST connect both the L1/L2 and the
L3/L4 line cords from the wall jacks to the jacks
on the module labeled “TO WALL.”
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Installing Your External Paging Adapter
L1/L2
Lines
1&2
L1/L2
L3/L4
Lines
1&2
Lines
3&4
If you wish to plug in the module to a jack
that is already in use, unplug the existing
device from the wall jacks, connect both of
the line cords to the module as shown,
and then plug the device into the jacks on
the module labeled “TO PHONE.”
Installing Your External Paging Adapter
Step 2: Set DIP Switches to Proper Positions
Set Switches 7-8
Set switch 7 in the up position and switch
8 in the down position to set this feature
module as an External Paging Adapter.
Set Switch 5
The setting of this DIP switch determines
whether your External Paging Adapter will
accept or block All Pages.
If you want to be able to make announcements through this speaker, but do not
want general voice pages to be heard
through this speaker, you must set this
DIP switch in the down position.
Set Switches 1-4
The setting of these four DIP switches
determines what station number your
External Paging Adapter will be set as.
You may choose any station number from
12 to 26. Note that you may not set your
External Paging Adapter as station #11.
Also please note that you must not assign
your External Paging Adapter the same
station number as any of your phones or
other feature modules. IT MUST BE
ASSIGNED ITS OWN UNIQUE STATION
NUMBER.
Refer to the drawing at right to determine
how to set the DIP switches for the station
number you choose.
Set switch 5 in the up position to set
this External Paging Adapter to allow
All Pages
Set switch 5 in the down position to
set this External Paging Adapter to
block All Pages
IMPORTANT: Make
sure that switch 7 is
set in the up position
and switch 8 is set in
the down position.
Stn 12
Stn 13
Stn 14
Stn 15
Stn 16
Stn 17
Stn 18
Stn 19
Stn 20
Stn 21
Stn 22
Stn 23
Stn 24
Stn 25
Stn 26
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Step 3: Connect Power Cord
Installing Your External Paging Adapter
1 Connect Power Cord to Module
Plug the AC power cord into the adapter jack at
the rear of the Feature Module. Thread the
power cord around the strain relief tab.
2 Connect Power Cord to Wall Outlet
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
3 Make Sure that Status Indicator lamp
is Blinking
This indicates that the feature module is properly connected to electrical power.
The blinking pattern for the External Paging
Adapter is two blinks every few seconds.
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Step 4: Connect Wiring Block to External Paging Adapter
Installing Your External Paging Adapter
1 Locate 8-wire Cord
Find the 8-wire cord which was enclosed with
your External Paging Adapter. Note that this is
a black cord which is approximately 6 inches
long.
Note that you must use this cord, as any other
cord may not work.
2 Connect Cord to Feature Module
Plug one end of the 8-wire cord into the jack on
the back of your External Paging Adapter
labeled “TO WIRING BLOCK.”
3 Connect other end of Cord to Wiring
Block
Plug the other end of the 8-wire cord into the
wiring block which was supplied with your feature module.
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Installing Your External Paging Adapter
Step 5: Connect Amplifier and Speaker to Wiring Block
1 Install Amplifier and Speaker
Please follow the installation instructions that
came with your amplifier and speaker.
Note that you may be installing a speaker with
a built-in amplifier. These are called “amplified
speakers” or “self-powered speakers”. In this
case you would not need an external amplifier.
2 Connect Wiring Block to Input of
Amplifier
Connect the input of the amplifier to the indicated screw terminals on the wiring block.
Note that if the input level of the amplifier is
less than -25dBm, you should connect the
amplifier to the BLUE and BLACK wires. If the
input level of the amplifer is greater than 25dBm, you should connect the amplifier to the
WHITE and BROWN wires.
Note that if you have connected a self-amplified speaker, you would of course be connecting these terminals directly to the speaker.
Note that TMC does not include any cables for
connecting the wiring block to the amplifier.
This is because different amplifiers have many
different types of input connectors. Some have
RCA jacks, some have 1/8” jacks, some have
screw terminals, and so on. Connector cables
are sold many places, for example Radio
Shack. (For instance their RCA plug to lug
connector is part #42-2450, their 1/8” plug to
lug connector is part #42-2454, and their lug to
lug connector is part #42-2446.)
TMC recommends Valcom model V-1030C
self-amplified speaker. This model expects
input level from -15dBm to 10dBm. Therefore
you would connect this model to the WHITE
and BROWN wires.
Connect these terminals to the external
paging amplifier if input level is greater
than -25dBm
Connect these terminals to the external
paging amplifier if input level is less
than -25dBm
( - )
( - )
( + )
( + )
Installing Your External Paging Adapter
Step 6: Adjust Speaker Volume to Desired Level
1 Listen to Speaker Volume
At the System phone nearest the External
Paging Adapter, make an announcement
through that external speaker (see page 10 for
instructions on doing this). Listen to the volume of your announcement through the speaker, or ask someone else to make the
announcement while you listen to the volume
level.
2 Adjust the Volume of the Speaker
Use the volume control knob on the amplifier to
achieve your desired speaker volume. Note
that if your speaker has a built-in amplifier, the
volume control knob may be on the speaker
itself.
3 If Necessary, use the Feature
Module’s Volume Control Knob
If you find that you cannot achieve the desired
volume level by adjusting the volume of the
amplifier (or self-amplified speaker), then use
the paging volume control on the rear of the
Feature Module. Using a small screw driver,
turn the knob in a clockwise direction to
increase the volume level, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
Note: This paging volume control on the module is only active when the amplifier is connected to the blue and black terminals.
Amplifier
Volume
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Using Your External Paging Adapter
Section
1B
Using Your
External
Paging
Adapter
Page
10 Operation of your External
Paging Adapter
11 Important Points to Note
12 Troubleshooting Guide
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