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Digital Answering System Telephone
Cat. No. 43-788
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-1028
with Time/Day Voice Stamp
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TAD-1028 Digital Answering System Telephone with Time/
Day Voice Stamp is a combination
multi-feature telephone and high-quality
fully-digi tal answering syste m. Fully digital means the TAD-1028 stores all
messages on a comp uter chip — there
are no tape mechanisms to wear out
and no tapes to bother with. This gives
you capabilities that tape-based answering machines do not have. For example, you can move quickly from
message to message without listening
to every one.
The TAD-1028’s 14-minute memory capacity lets you store more messages
than many other telephone answering
devices. And, its unique, space-saving
design makes it ideal for placing on any
desk or nightstand, or mounting on a
wall. Your TAD-1028’s remote control
features let you retrieve messages from
almost any touch-tone ph one. With an
optional pocket tone dialer, you can
even use it from a rotary phone.
Your TAD-1028 requires a 9-volt
Note:
battery (not supplied) for memory backup.
ANSWERING SYSTEM
FEATURES
Voice Time/Day Stam p
the time and day each message was recorded.
Di
ital Outgoing Message
you a clear outgoing message. Your
message can be up to 60 seconds long.
Di
ital Incoming Message Storage
stores incoming messages on a computer chip, making it easy to quickly access the message you want. Incoming
messages can be up to 60 seconds
long.
Memor
in case of a power failure.
Ad
set the TAD-1028 to answer the telephone after two, four, or seven rings.
Toll Saver
sary long-distance charges when you
call long distance to check your messages.
Backup
ustable Ring Selection
— protects messages
— lets you avoid unneces-
— announces
— gives
—
— lets you
User Selectable 3-Di
eration Securit
vent unauthorized remote operation.
Call Screenin
coming calls so you can decide whether
or not to answer.
© 1997 Ta ndy Corporati on.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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All Rights Reserved.
— lets you list en to in-
it Remote Op-
— helps pre-
Code
CAUTION
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Phone Pickup Detection — autom atically stops the TAD-1028 and resets it if
you answer a call after the TAD answers.
Memo Recording — lets you leave
memos as messages on the TAD-1028.
TELEPHONE FEATURES
Lighted Keypad — makes it easy to
dial a number in a dark area.
Handset Volume Control — lets you
adjust the sound you hear through the
handset.
Redial — dials the last number you dialed with the touch of a button.
Reset — lets you disconnect from a call
and dial another number without hanging up the telephone.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This s ymbol is in tend ed to al ert you to
the pres ence of unin sulat ed dan gerous vol tage within th e product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the
lite rature accompanying this product.
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Ringer Volume Switch — lets you ad-
just the ringer’s loudness or turn it off.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use the phone with any hearing aid that
has a T (telephone) switch.
To take advantage of all the TAD1028’s features, we recommend that
you read this manual completely before
you use the TAD.
This TAD has been tested and found to
comply with all ap plicable UL and FCC
standards.
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Your TAD-1028 conforms to federal
regulations, and you can connect it to
most telephone lines. However, each
device you connect to the phone line
draws power from the ph one line. We
refer to this power draw as the device’s
ringer equivalence number
The REN is on the label on the bottom
of the TAD.
If you use more than one phone or other
device on the line, add up all the RENs.
If the total is more than five (or three in
rural areas), your phone(s) might not
ring and your TAD might not answer. If
ringer operation is impaired, remove a
device from the line.
, or REN.
FCC STATEMENT
Your TAD-1028 complies with Part 68
FCC Rules
of
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your telephone compa ny. Both num bers are on the label on
the bottom of the TAD.
Note
: You must not connec t the TAD-
1028 to any of the following:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
• Most electronic key phone systems
. You must, upon request,
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CONTENTS
Installation ........................................................................................................... 6
Installing a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 6
Mounting the TAD ........................................... ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ... 6
Preparation ........................................................................................................ 12
Setting the Dialing Mode ............................................................................... 12
Setting the Day and Time ............................................................................. 12
Setting the Ringer’s Volume .......................................................................... 13
Telephone Operation ......................................................................................... 14
Setting the Handset Volume ......................................................................... 14
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 14
Using RESET ..... .......... ................................................................................. 14
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 14
Using the Phone Number Index Card ........................................................... 15
Answerin
Recording the Outgoing Message ................................................................ 16
Setting the Number of Rings ......................................................................... 16
Setting the TAD-1028 to Answer Calls ......................................................... 17
Recording Incoming Messages .................................................................... 17
Screening Calls ............................................... ....... ..... ....... ....... .......... .. ....... . 17
Playing Messages ......................................................................................... 18
Deleting Messages ....................................................................................... 19
Recording a M emo ....................................................................................... 19
Changing the Remote Operation Security Co de .......................................... 19
Remote Operatio n ............................................................................................. 21
Remote Command Codes ............................................................................ 22
Troubleshootin
Resetting the TAD-1028 ............................................................................... 23
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 24
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 25
Lightning ....................................................................................................... 25
stem Operation .......................................................................... 16
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLING A BACKUP
BATTERY
The TAD requires AC power to operate.
However, if AC power fails or you unplug the TAD-1028, a 9-volt backup battery (not supplied) saves the messages
and the settings f or the day, time, a nd
remote operation security code. We
recommend you use an alkaline battery,
such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
Caution:
the required size and recommended
type.
Note:
during a power failure; however, the
TAD cannot answer or record i ncoming
calls without AC power.
Always use a fresh battery of
The telephone operates normally
Illus . s howing
connection of connector
to battery terminals.
3. Replace the cover.
After power is connected (see “Mounting the TAD”), when the battery is weak
or not installed, t he A NSWER ind icator
flashes. If you are replacing a weak battery, be sure the AC adapter’s cord is
plugged in so you do not lose the TAD1028’s stored information.
Caution:
promptly and properly.
Dispose of old batteries
Follow these steps to install the backup
battery.
1. With a flat-blade screwdriver under
the tab on the battery compartment
cover, pry open the cover, then lift it
off.
Illus. show in g rem o v al
of battery compartment
cover.
2. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly
to the TAD-1028’s connector and
put the battery in the compartment.
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MOUNTING THE TAD
Select a location that is near both a
modular telephone jack and an AC outlet. You can place the TAD on a desk, or
mount it on a wal l plate or directly on a
wall.
Your TAD-1028 connects directly to a
modular telephone l ine jack. If the j ack
is not a modu lar jack, you must update
the wiring. You can convert the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at your local RadioShack
store. Or, you can let the telephone
company update the wiring for you. The
USOC number of the jack to be installed
is RJ11C, or RJ11W for a wall plate
jack.
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Note: Adjust
VOLUME
to the middle po-
sition before connecting power.
Illus. of VOLUME
switch.
Caution: The supplied adapter sup-
plies 9 volts AC, delivers at least 440
milliamps, and has a plug which properly fits the TAD-1028’s
AC 9V 440mA
jack. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications might damage the TAD or the adapter.
On a Desk Top
Follow these steps when you place the
TAD on a desk, shelf, or table.
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the
TO L IN E
on the back of the base.
Illus. of TO LINE jack
and end of modular
cord about to be
inserted into jack.
Other connections
are not yet made.
2. Plug the mod ular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
jack
Illus. showin g
connect io n of
coiled cord.
4. Place the handset in the cradle.
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
AC 9V 440mA
jack on the back of the base.
Illus. of AC 9V 440mA
jack. Show barrel
plug abou t to be
inserted into jack.
Show modular cord
already connected.
6. Route the adapter’s cord through
the strain relief slot on the base.
Illus. showing cord
routed through the
strain relief slot.
7. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled
handset cord into the jack on the
bottom of the base. Plug the other
end into the handset’s jack.
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When you first connect pow er, t he
PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes rapidly (until you record the outgoing
message), the ANSWER indicator
flashes (if you did not install a
backup battery), and the TAD-1028
automatically runs a self-test for
about 10 seconds. You cannot
operate the TAD during this test.
When the test is complete, the
TAD-1028 beeps once and
announces, “Answer off.”
Illus. of ANSWER and
PLAY/SKIP indicators.
On a Wall Plate
1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the
on the back of the base.
Illus. like in Step 1
unde r “ On a Desk Top”
TO LINE
jack
2. Route the cord into the groove on
the phone’s base.
Illus. showing routing
of modular cord.
3. Plug one end of th e supplie d coiled
cord into the jack on the bottom of
the base and route the cord into the
groove beside the jack.
Illus. showing routing
of coiled cord before
it is plugged into the
handset.
4. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
jack on the back of the base.
AC 9V 440mA
Illus. of AC 9V 440mA
jack. Show barrel
plug abou t to be
inserted into jack.
Show modular cord
already connected.
5. Plug the other end of the short
modular cord into the wall plate
jack. Then, with the power cord
hanging to the right of the two tabs,
align the wall plate studs with the
TAD’s keyhole slots and slide the
TAD downward to secure it.
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Illus. showin g
bottom of base,
keyhole slots,
studs, and plugging
the modular cord into
the wall plate jack.
Also, show power cord
hangin g down.
6. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then
slide the clip back into its slot.
Illus. showin g
clip being removed
and reinserted.
message), the ANSWER indicator
flashes (if you did not install a
backup battery), and the TAD-1028
automatically runs a self-test for
about 10 seconds. When the test is
complete, the TAD-1028 beeps
once and announces, “Answer off.”
Directly on a Wall
For this mounting method, you need
two flat-head wood screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole
slots on the bottom of the TAD.
1. Drill two holes 3
mm) apart. Then thread a screw
(not supplied) into each hole letting
the heads extend about
inch (5 mm) from the wall.
15
/16 inches (100
3
/16 of an
7. Plug the other end of the coiled
cord into the handset’s jack.
Illus. showing coiled
cord connection to
handset .
8. Place the handset in the cradle.
9. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
When you first connect power, the
PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes rapidly (until you record the outgoing
Illus. showing screw
positions on the wall.
2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the
TO LIN E
jack
on the back of the base.
Illus. like in Step 1
unde r “ On a Desk Top”
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3. Route the cord into the groove on
the phone’s base.
Illus. showing routing
of modular cord.
4. Plug one end of the supplied coiled
cord into the jack on the bottom of
the base and route the cord into the
groove beside the jack.
Illus. showing routing
of coiled cord before
it is plugged into the
handset.
5. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s
barrel plug into the
jack on the back of the base.
AC 9V 440mA
Illus. of AC 9V 440mA
jack. Show barrel
plug abou t to be
inserted into jack.
Show modular cord
already connected.
slide the TAD downward to secure
it.
Illus. showin g
bottom of base,
keyhole slots,
screws.
Also, show power cord
and modular cord
hangin g down.
7. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then
slide the clip back into i ts slot.
Illus. showin g
clip being removed
and reinserted.
8. Plug the other end of the coiled
cord into the handset’s jack.
Illus. showing coiled
cord connection to
handset .
6. With the power cord hanging to the
right of the two tabs and the modular cord hanging straight down from
the groove, align the two screws
with the TAD’s keyhole slots and
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9. Place the handset in the cradle.
10. Plug the modular cord into a modular phone line jack.
11. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
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When you first connect power, the
PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes rapidly (until you record the outgoing
message), the ANSWER indicator
flashes (if you did not install a
backup battery), and the TAD-1028
automatically runs a self-test for
about 10 seconds. When the test is
complete, the TAD-1028 beeps
once and announces, “Answer off.”
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PREPARATION
SETTING THE D IALING
MODE
TONE/PULSE
Set
type of service you have. If you are not
sure which type you have, do this test.
1. Set
2. Lift the handset and listen f or a dia l
3. Press any number other than 0.
TONE/PULSE
tone.
If your phone system
Note:
requires that you dial an access
code (
dial an outside number, do not
press the access code either.
on the handset for the
Illus. of TONE/P ULSE
switch.
TONE
to
9
, for example) before you
.
SETTING THE DAY AND
TIME
The answering system records the day
and time of the call with each phone
message. Follow thes e st eps t o se t the
current day and time.
:
Notes
• To avoid having to reset the day
and time if AC power is lost, we
recommend you install a backup
battery before you set the day and
time. See “Installing a B ackup B attery” on Page 6.
• If you do not complete each step
within 8 seconds, the TAD-1028
sounds a three-tone beep and
stops setting the day and time.
Start again at Step 1.
1. Use a straightened paper clip to
hold down
1028 beeps. The TAD then
announces, “Sunday.”
CLOCK
until the TAD-
If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave
PULSE
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set
PULSE
12
set to
.
TONE
.
TONE/PULSE
TONE/
to
Illus. showing CLOCK
switch.
: If necessary, adjust
Note
VOLUME
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2. To change the day of the week,
repeatedly press
move backward or
OGM/REPEAT
PLAY/SKIP
to
to
move forward to the desired day of
the week.
Illus. showing
OGM/REPEAT
and PLAY/SKIP.
3. Press
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
. The
TAD-1028 beeps once and
announces the hour and “AM” or
“PM.”
Illus. showing ANSWER/
STOP/DELETE.
You can hold down
Note:
REPEAT
PLAY/SKIP
or
to move the
OGM/
minutes in 10-minute increments.
7. When you finish, press
STOP/DELETE
. The TAD-1028
ANSWER/
beeps and announces the day and
time.
To check the current day/time at any
time, use a straightened paper clip to
CLOCK
press
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SETTING THE R INGER ’S
VOLUME
To adjust the ringer’s volume, set
LO/HI
to HI for a noisy room (such as a
kitchen), or
LO
for a quiet room (such as
a bedroom).
Illus. showing
RINGER switch.
OFF/
4. To change the hour, repeatedly
OGM/REPEAT
press
ward or
PLAY/SKIP
to move back-
to move forward
to the desired hour.
5. Press
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
. The
TAD-1028 beeps once and announces the minutes.
6. To change the minutes, repeatedly
OGM/REPEAT
press
ward or
PLAY/SKIP
to move back-
to move forward
to the desired minute.
If you do not want to b e disturbed by a
ringing phone, set the switch to
OFF
This telephone does not ring, but you
can make outgoing calls. And, if you
hear an extension phone ringing, you
can answer incoming calls with this
phone.
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TELEP H ONE OPERATION
Make and answer phone calls on the
TAD-1028 as you would wi th any other
phone. Read this section to learn about
the phone’s special features.
SETTING THE H ANDSET
VOLUME
The handset’s vol ume control lets you
adjust the sound you hear through the
handset.
Illus. showing
the handset volume
control.
To increase or decrease the volume,
roll the handset’s volume cont rol up or
down.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number dialed. When you hear a dial tone, simply
REDIAL
press
.
redial long distance as well as local
numbers.
USING RESET
To disconnect a call without hanging up
the phone, simply hold down
about 1 second. When you release it
and hear a dial tone, dial again.
Illus. showing
RESET button.
RESET
for
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Some special services, such as bankby-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.
Illus. showing
the REDIAL button.
: The redial memory holds up to 31
Note
tone digits or 32 pulse digits, so you can
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1. With
2. When the service answers, set
3. After you complete the call, set
TONE/PULSE
dial the service’s main number.
TONE/PULSE
tional numbers you dial are sent as
tone signals.
TONE/PULSE
hang up the phone.
set to
TONE
to
back to
PULSE
. Any addi-
PULSE
and
,
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USING THE PHONE
NUMBER INDEX CARD
Use a straightened p aper clip or another small pointed object to lift the plastic
cover off the phone number index card.
Write your phone number at the top and
other important names and numbers
below it. Then replace the cover.
Illus. showing
the phone nu m ber
index card and its
cover.
Notes
:
• Use a pencil in case the numbers
change.
• A quick reference card showing
how to use the answering system
is on the back of the phone number
index card.
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ANSWERIN G SYST EM OPERATI ON
RECORDING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
Before you can set the TAD-1028 to answer calls and record messages, you
must record the outgoing message
(OGM) the caller hears when the TAD
answers a call. Your outgoing message
can be up to 60 seconds long.
1. Hold down
TAD-1028 beeps.
Note:
SKIP indicator flashes, the TAD1028 announces, “Mem ory is full,”
and you cannot record the outgoing
message. Delete old m essages to
make room in memory (see “Deleting Messages” on Page 19).
2. Speak your message in a normal
voice from about 8 inches in front
of the TA D.
OGM/REPEAT
Illus. showing
OGM/REPEAT.
If memory is full, t he PLAY/
Illus. showing
microphone.
until the
cannot come to the phone right
now.
3. The TAD-1028 automatically stops
recording after 60 seconds, or y ou
can press
when you finish the m essage. The
TAD-1028 beeps and automatically
plays back the outgoing message.
Illus. showing ANSWER/
STOP/DELETE.
To play the outgoing message at any
time, press
ing message is recorded, the TAD-1028
says, “No announcement.”
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
OGM/REPEAT
. If no outgo-
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
4/7/TS
The
TAD-1028 waits before it answers a
call.
switch controls how long the
Illus. showing
4/7/TS switch.
Important:
are not home. Instead, say that you
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Do not tell callers you
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— The TAD-1028 answe rs after four
rings.
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— The TAD-1028 answers after sev-
en rings.
TS (Toll Saver)
sages, the TAD-1028 answers after
two rings. Otherwise, t he TA D a nsw ers
after four rings. This gives you time to
hang up be fore the TAD-1028 answers
so you can avoid unnecessary longdistance charges.
— If there are new m es-
SETTING THE TAD-1028
TO ANSWER CALLS
To set the TAD-1028 to answer calls,
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
press
• If an outgoing message is recorded, the TAD-1028 announces,
“Answer on,” and the ANSWER indicator lig hts.
• If no outgoing message is
recorded, the TAD-1028 says,
“Answer off, no announcement”
(see “Recording the Outgoing Message” on Page 16).
To have the TAD-1028 not answer
calls, press
again. The TAD announces “Answer
off,” and the ANSWER indicator turns
off.
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
.
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
Each incoming mes sage can be up to
60 seconds long.
The TAD hangs up and resets to answer the next call when:
• The caller hangs up.
• The maximum message length (60
seconds) is reached.
• There are more than 8 seconds of
silence.
• You pick up any phone on the
same phone line as the TAD (see
“Screening Calls”).
The PLAY/SKIP indicator flashes when
a new message is recorded.
SCREENING CALLS
To screen calls, let the TAD-1028 answer them, then listen to the caller’s
message through the TAD’s speaker. If
you decide to answer the call, pic k up
any phone on the same phone line as
the TAD. The TAD stops recording a nd
resets to answer the next call.
If you pick up the phone just as
Note:
the TAD-1028 answers, the T AD might
not stop playing the outgoing message.
If this happens, press
DELETE
to stop the TAD.
ANSWER/STOP/
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If you do not want to take the call, just let
the TAD-1028 finish recordin g the caller’s message.
PLAYING MESSAGES
If there are new messages, the PLAY/
SKIP indicator flashes until all the new
messages have been played.
To play all messages, press
The TAD announces the number of
messages. If there are no messages,
the TAD announces, “No message.”
Illus. showing PLAY/SKIP.
Before playing each message, the TAD1028 announces the message number
and the day and time when the message was recorded. After all messages
play, the TAD announces, “End of message(s)” then it resets to answer calls.
The PLAY/SKIP indicator lights steadily
and all messages are saved until you
delete them.
PLA Y/SKI P
Repeating Messages
To replay a message, if you have listened to at least 5 seconds of it, press
OGM/REPEAT.
starts again.
Note:
If you have not listened to 5 seconds of the message, or the message is
not at least 5 seconds long, pressing
OGM/REPEAT
message.
.
The current message
replays the previous
Skipping Messages
To skip to the next message during
playback, press
next recorded message plays.
PLAY/SKIP
Pausing Message Playback
To pause message playback, press
SWER/STOP/DELETE
ing messages, press
Otherwise, after pausing for 60 seconds, the TAD-1028 sounds three
beeps and stops playback.
. To resume play-
PLAY/SKIP
Stopping Message Playback
To stop playback at any time, press
SWER/STOP/DELETE
1028 beeps once and resets to an swer
calls. The PLAY/SKIP indicator continues to flash if you have not yet listened
to all your messages.
twice. The TAD-
once. The
AN-
.
AN-
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DELETING MESSAGES
To delete all the messages you have already played, while playback is
stopped, hold down
LETE
. The TAD-1028 sounds a long
beep then deletes all old messages, but
keeps any new messages (and the
PLAY/SKIP indicator continues flashing).
Notes:
• Even if you have played only a
small portion of a message, the
TAD-1028 might delete it.
• Individual messages can only be
deleted by remote operation (see
“Remote Operation” on Page 21).
ANSWER/STOP/DE-
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message you can record at
the TAD-1028, without having to call in
on a phone.
Notes
:
Follow these steps to record a memo.
1. Hold down
TAD-1028 beeps.
2. Speak in a normal voice into the
microphone on the front of the
TAD.
3. The TAD-1028 automatically stops
recording after 60 seconds, or you
can press
when you finish the memo. The
TAD-1028 beeps once.
The memo is recorded along with the incoming messages. To hear the memo,
simply play back your messages.
PLAY/SKIP
ANSWER/STOP/DELETE
until the
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
The TAD’s remote operation security
code is preset to
your TAD-1028 remotely with this code;
however, we recommend that you set
your own code.
788
. You can operate
• The maximum memo length is 60
seconds.
• When memory is full, the TAD1028 announces, “Mem ory is full,”
and you cannot record the memo.
Delete old messages to make
room in memory (see “Deleting
Messages” on Page 19).
Notes
:
• Be sure to set each digit within 8
seconds. Otherwise, you must start
over from Step 1.
• If AC power fails and the backup
battery becomes weak, the remot e
operation security code automatically resets to 788.
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1. Use a pointed object, such as a
straightened paper clip, to hold
down
CODE
until the TAD-1028
beeps and announces the first digit
of the current security code.
Illus. showing
CODE switch.
2. Repeatedly press
OGM/REPEAT
then press
DELETE
. The TAD-1028 beeps and
PLAY/SKIP
to set the first digit,
ANSWER/STOP/
announces the second digit.
3. Repeatedly press
OGM/REPEAT
digit, then press
DELETE
. The TAD-1028 beeps and
PLAY/SKIP
to set the second
ANSWER/STOP/
announces the third digit.
4. Repeatedly press
OGM/REPEAT
then press
DELETE.
The TAD-1028 beeps
PLAY/SKIP
to set the third digit,
ANSWER/STOP/
once and announces the com plete
remote operation security code.
or
or
or
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REMOTE OPERATION
You can operate the TAD-1028 from almost any touch-tone phone, or from a
rotary phone using a pocket tone-dialer
(available at your local RadioShack
store).
Notes:
• When memory is full, the TAD1028 answers the call after two
rings and announces, “Memory is
full.” Delete some of the old messages to make room in memory.
• If the
• You m ust record an outgoing mes-
4/7/TS
switch is set to
saver), the TAD-1028 answers after two rings if you have new m essages (ones you have no t played).
If there are no new messages, the
TAD waits for four rings before it
answers. This gives you time to
hang up before the TAD-1028 answers so you can avoid unnecessary long-distance charges.
sage before you can remotely set
the TAD-1028 to answer calls.
TS
(toll
• If the TAD-1028 is set to answeron, it answers according to the
number of rings you set.
2. Within 8 seconds after the outgoing
message starts, enter the remote
operation security code. The TAD
beeps.
If you do not enter each digit
Note:
of the security code within 8 seconds, the TAD-1028 will disconnect.
3. Enter the remote command code
(see “Remote Command Codes”
on Page 2 2).
4. You can hang up at this point or
enter other remote command(s).
• The TAD-1028 sounds a 3-tone
beep if you press a wrong button.
1. Dial your phone number.
• If the TAD-1028 is set to answer-
off and an outgoing message is
recorded, it answers the call
after 10 rings and announces,
“Answer off.”
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REMOTE COMMAND
CODES
Press: To:
0 Stop message playback
or recording.
1 Play the outgoing
message.
2 Record a new outgoing
message. When the TAD1028 announces “Record
announcement,” begin
speaking. When you finish, press 0. The TAD
repeats the OGM.
4 Play all the recorded
messages.
6 Delete all old messages.
# Set the TAD-1028 to
answer or not answer
calls.
After you press 4 (to play all messages):
Press: To:
6 Delete the current
message.
7 Replay the previous
message.
8 Replay the current
message.
9 Skip forward to the next
message.
0 Stop message playback.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have problems using your TAD-1028, try the suggestions in this section. If you
still have p r oblems, contac t your local RadioShack sto re for assistanc e .
Problem Su
The incoming message is
incomplete.
The incoming message is
unclear.
The T AD-1028 does not answer
after two, four, or seven rings.
ANSWER indicator flashes. The backup battery is weak or missing.
The TA D-1028 does not
respond to the remote operation security code.
You can not record an incoming
message.
Be sure the memory is not full.
The caller’s message was longer than 60 sec-
onds.
The caller was silent for over 8 seconds.
Adjust
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
Replace the battery (see “Installing a Backup
Battery” on Page 6).
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD
is a touch-tone phone. (If it is not, you can use
a pocket tone-dialer to enter the code and commands.)
Re-enter your remote operation security code.
Press each button for about 2 seconds to be
sure the touch-tone signals are clear enough.
The remote operation security code might have
reset to the default code due to a power failure.
Try using 788.
Be sure the TAD-1028 is set to answer calls.
Be sure the memory is not full.
VOLUME
.
estion
RESETTING THE TAD-1028
: The outgoing messa ges and all information stored in memory are erased
Note
when you reset t he TAD.
If your TAD-1028 stops w orking properly, remove the AC a dapter and the battery
from the TAD, then reinstall them.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-1028 Digital Answering System Telephone with T ime/Day
Voice Stamp is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for the TAD-1028 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD-1028 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the T AD-1028 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extrem es can shorten the life of ele ctronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-1028 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the TAD-1028 gently and caref ully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.
Use only a fresh battery of t he requi red size and recom mended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your TAD-1028’s electronic parts.
Wipe the TAD-1028 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the TAD.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-1028’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your TAD’s warranty and void your FCC authorization
to operate it. If your TAD-1028 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. If the trouble is a ffecting the telephone lines, the
phone company can ask you to disconnect your TAD until you have reso lved the
problem.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your TAD1028 causes problems on the telephone line, the telephone company can
temporarily discontinue your service. If
this happens, the telephone company
attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company notifies you as soon as
possible and advises you of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC .
Also, the telephone company can make
changes to its li nes, equipmen t, operations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of this TAD-1028. The
telephone company notifies you of
these changes in ad vance so you can
take the necessary steps to prevent in terruption of your telephone service.
Your TAD-1028 complies with the limits
for a Class B digital device as specified
in Part 15 of
provide reasonable protection against
radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your TAD-1028
might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly.
FCC Rules
. These limits
To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna of the radio or TV
antenna.
• Increase the distance be tween the
TAD-1028 and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical
circuits for the TAD-1028 and the
radio or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
LIGHTNING
Your TAD-1028 has built-in protection
circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in telephone line and power
line current. These protection circuits
meet or exceed the F CC requirements.
However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your
TAD-1028.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug the TAD-1028 during
storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warr anted by RadioSh ack against manufa cturi ng defects in material and w orkmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIA L, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how lon
cidental or consequential dama
In the event of a product defect d urin
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labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar desi
price. All replaced par ts and products, and pr oducts on which a re fund is made, becom e the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pr oducts may be used in the perform ance of
warranty service. R epaired or replaced parts and pr oducts are warranted for the remain der of the
ori
inal warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) dama
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usa
maintenance, alt eration, li
other than those prov ided by a RadioShac k Authorized Service Faci lity; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosme tic dama
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
ives you specific legal rights, and you may also hav e other rights which vary from
es, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
htning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
e; (e) transportation, shi pping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
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