Radio Shack AFX-400 User Manual
Cat. No. 43-1246
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AFX-400
Three-Device Home Fax Switch
INTRODUCTION
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he RadioShack AFX-400 T hree-Device Hom e F ax Swi tch al-
ows you to conne ct a telepho ne, an ans wering machine, and
fax machine or modem to a single telephone line, eliminating
he expense of installing a second line. Your AFX -400 is easy
o install. It connects to an existing telephone jack and re-
uires no special wiring.
ou can operate your AFX-400 in one of two modes:
• Office mode: the AFX-400 answers each call on the first
ring and automatically routes the call to the correct device.
• Home mode: the AFX-400 rings your phone six times, giving you or your answering machine time to answer the call
first. If you do not answer, the AFX-400 automatically
routes the call.
our AFX-400 is ea sy to o perate an d preset to work for most
nstallations, and you can easily customize its operation to suit
our needs. Its built-in features are designed to work with the
istinctive ringing, Caller ID, and voi ce mail s ervices provided
y most phone companies.
or more information about the AFX-400’s various features,
ee “Questions and Answers” on Page 11.
his fax/data switch has been tested and found to comply with
ll applicable standards.
mportant:
ng services.
The AFX-400 is n ot compatible with call forward-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
hen using your telephone equipment, basic safety precauions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elecric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. 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.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power
from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the de-
ringer equivalence number
vice ’s
bottom of your AFX-400.
If you are using more than one device on the line, add up all
the RENs. If the total is more than five, your phone might not
ring and your answering machine might not answer. In rural
areas, a total REN of three might impair ringer operation. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove a device from the line.
, or REN. The REN is on the
FCC STATEMENT
The AFX-400 complies with Part 68 of
upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the
REN to your phone company. These nu mbers are on the bottom of your AFX-400.
You must not connect your AFX-400 to any of the fol-
Note:
lowing:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line syst ems
• most electronic key phone systems
Warnin
pose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
This symbol i s i nten de d to a le rt you to t he pre se nce of u ni nsu lat ed
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not
open the product’s case.
This symb ol is in t en ded to i nf or m y ou th at i mpo rt ant o pe rat in g and
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
FCC Rules
. You must,
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4. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
© 1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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CONTENTS
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Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Making the Connections .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting on a Wall ................................................................................................................ ................................................. . 5
Preparing an Answering Machine for Use with the AFX-400 ........................................... ....... .. ....... .......... ............................. 5
Installing an Optional Voice Data Guard ....... .. ..... .. ..... .. ... .... ... .... ... .... . ...... . ...... . ...... . ..... .. ..... .. ..... ............................................ 5
Operation ........................................................................................................................ .............................................................. 6
Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Automatic Ring Reduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Receiving Voice Calls .............................................................................................................. ................................................ 7
Using an Answering Machine .......... ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Answering Machine Remote Operation ............................................................................................................................ 7
Receiving Faxes ................................................................................................................. ..................................................... 8
Using Tra n sfe r Codes ...... .............. ................................................................................................................................... 8
Receiving Modem Calls ................................................................................................................ ............................... ............ 8
Using Tra n sfe r Codes ...... .............. ................................................................................................................................... 8
Special Features ..................................................................................................................... .................................... ................. 9
Using Caller ID ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Using a Distinctive Ring Service ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Using Voice Mail ........................................................................................................................ .............................................. 9
Using Your Fax Machine as a Scanner . . ............................................................................................................................... 10
Questions and Answe rs ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
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Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Lightning ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
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INSTALLATION
S OFF
A ON
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
S OFF
A ON
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
ou can place the AFX-4 00 on a flat surf ace or m ount it on a
all (see “Mounting on a Wall” on Page 5). Choose a location
hat is:
• near an AC outlet
• near a telephone line jack
• out of the way of normal activities
• at least 2 feet away from any electronic equipment
aution:
rs at least 830 mA. Its plu g fits the AFX-400's
The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts and deliv-
12VAC
jack.
sing an adapter that does not meet these specifications
ould damage the AFX-400 or the adapter.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
ote:
nd shall be easily accessible.
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
1. Plug one end of t he supplied modular telep hone line co rd
into the
plug the other end into a modular telephone line jack.
TEL LINE
jack on the AFX-400’s back pan el, and
3. To connect a modem instead o f a fax machine, plug the
modular cord from its line input jack into the
FA X/MODEM
jack on the back pa nel of the AFX -400. Set the modem ’s
ring number to its minimum setting (typically 1 ring).
4. To connect an answering machine, plug the mo dular cord
from its line input jack into the AFX-400’s
MACHINE
jack. Also, see “Preparing an Answering
ANSWERING
Machine for Use with the AFX-400” on Page 5.
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
A ON
S OFF
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
A ON
S OFF
Notes:
• Your AFX-400 connects directly to a modular telephone
line jack. If your telephone wiring does not have a modular jack, you can update the wiring yourself using jacks
and adapters available at your loc al RadioShack store,
or have the telephone company update the wiring for
you.
• The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C.
2. To connect a fax machine, p lug its modular cord int o the
FAX / M O DE M
jack. Set the fax machine’s ring number to its
minimum setting (typically one ring).
TEL
LINE
ANSWERING
MACHINE
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
A ON
S OFF
5. To connect a Caller ID unit, plug the modular cord from its
line input jack into the AFX-400 ’s
PHONE
jack. Also see
“Using Caller ID” on Page 9.
6. To connect a telephone, plug its modular cord into the
AFX-400’s
PHONE
jack. or into your Caller ID unit’s phone
jack.
TEL
ANSWERING
LINE
MACHINE
If your Caller ID unit does not have a connection for
Note:
PHONE
FAX/
MODEM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
A ON
S OFF
a telephone, connect your telephone to your answering
machine or directly to the
ANSWERING MACHINE
jack.
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7. Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the
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jack, then plug the adapter into a standard A C outlet. The
POWER indicator on the front of the AFX-400 lights.
#1
X/
EM
SWITCH
SETTINGS
A ON
S OFF
Operating Mode
#2
Caller ID
#3
Distinctive Ring
#4
Ring Reduction
12VAC
Note:
• If AC power fails, your AFX-400 automatically passes
incoming calls to i ts
ANSWERING MACHINE
and
jacks, so you can answer the calls.
• The POWER indicator flashes slowly during calls.
MOUNTING ON A WALL
12VAC
PHONE
PREPARING AN ANSWERING MACHINE
FOR USE WITH THE AFX-400
1. Be sure your answering machine is set to answer calls i
less than six rings, because the AFX-400 will ring th
ANSWERING MACHINE
the call to the
FAX/MODEM
2. Because some fax ma chines do not send a fa x alert tone
your outgoing message shou ld give callers in structions o
how to send a fax (see “Receiving Faxes” on Page 8).
For example:
“Hello. Please leave your name and phone num ber at th
tone. If you want to send a fax, p ress #91 on your touch
tone phone, then press START on your fax machine.”
3. For the best performance, y our outgoing m essage shoul
be 10–15 seconds long with 4 seconds of silen ce at th
beginning of the message. The silence gives th e AFX -40
a chance to detect fax alert tones or transfer codes.
jack only six times before routin
jack.
1. To mount the AFX-400 directly on a wall,
3
/16"
you need two screws (not supplied) with
heads that fit the keyhole slots on the bottom of the switch. Drill two holes 3
inches (83 mm) apart. Then thread a
1
/
4
1
3
/4"
screw into each hole, letting the heads
extend about
3
/16 inch (5 mm) from the
wall.
2. Route the modular line cords through the line guides on
the bottom of the AFX-400.
Line
Guides
Line
Guides
3. Place the keyhole slots over the screws and slide the
AFX-400 downward to secure it.
INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL VOICE DATA
GUARD
If a telephone device on the same line as the AFX-4 00 is i
use, the AFX-400 does not let your fax machine or modem ac
cess the line or interrupt the call.
However, to prevent an extension telephone from interruptin
a fax or data call in progress through the AFX-400, you mus
plug that extension pho ne into an optional voice data guard
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 43-107.
You do not need to use a v oice data guard if your an
Note:
swering machine automatically stops playing the outgoin
message when you pick up an extension phone and you c on
nected the answering machine to the AFX-400’s
MACHINE
jack.
ANSWERIN
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