RCA RC 930 User Manual

Safety Precautions.............2

Getting Started...................4

System Installation.............4

Connecting your Computer.5

Security Programming ........6

Trouble-Shooting................7

Things You Should Know ...8

Warranty.............................8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Wireless Modem Jack

Thomson Consumer Electronics

Accessories and Components Business

Model RC 930 rev. 3.0

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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the system’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the system’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance
instructions are included in the literature accompanying the system.

Read and follow precautions when installing and using the Wireless Modem Jack System.

• Read and understand all instructions.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the system and in this guide.

• Unplug this system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Do not use this system near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or in or near a swimming pool.

• This system should never be placed near or over a heat radiator or register. This system should
not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• This system should only be operated from the type of power source indicated in this guide and on
the system’s label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home or building,
consult your local power company.

• Never spill liquid of any kind on the system.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this system, but take it to a qualified
service facility when service or repair is required.

• Opening or removing the covers might expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the system is subsequently used.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service facility under the
following conditions:
A. When the AC plug is damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the system.
C. If the system has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the system does not operate nor mally by following the operating instructions.
E. If the system has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the system exhibits a distinct change in performance.

• Avoid using a telephone, other than a cordless phone, during an electrical storm. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the area of the leak.

FCC Information

We designed your Wireless Modem Jack System to conform to federal regulations and you can connect
it to most phone lines. However, each device you connect directly to the phone line draws power from
it. This power draw is the device’s ringer equivalence number, or REN. The REN is shown on the base
unit’s label.

If you connect more than one phone or other device directly to the phone line, add up all the RENs. If
the total is more than five (or three in rural areas), your phones may not ring. If ringer operation is
impaired, remove a device from the line. Your Wireless Modem Jack utilizes RJ-11 phone connectors.

Note: Your Wireless Modem Jack System has a REN of 0.5B, and so does not affect your phone’s
ability to ring. Also, the phone you plug into the extension unit does not place any load on the telephone
line. However, the phone you plug into the base unit does affect the total REN. If your Wireless Modem
Jack System causes problems on the phone line, the telephone company can disconnect your service.
The phone company tries 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.

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Important Safety Precautions

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FCC Part 68 & Class B Notices

Your Wireless Modem System complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. You must, upon request, provide
the FCC registration number and the REN to your telephone company. These numbers are shown on
the label on the base unit.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC
Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential
area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the system and the radio or TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV

Read the Troubleshooting section of this manual for directions on remedying the problem.

Lightning

Your Wireless Modem Jack System has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
surges in the telephone line. These protection circuits meet or exceed the FCC requirements.
However, lightning striking the telephone or power lines can damage your system. Lightning damage
is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that
you unplug the system during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.

Important Notes On Operation

• Do not plug Modem Jacks into power strips or surge protectors.

• Modem Jack Extension does not operate during a power outage.

• Modem Jack System can only be used for single phone line.

• Be sure to plug Base unit (two jacks on side) in first before Extension unit (one jack on side).

• If you cannot get a dial tone, unplug both phone jacks and reset units following the section titled
“Trouble Shooting”on page 8.

• It is very important that directions are followed in order. In the event of a problem unplug both units,
remove all cords and start again.

Industry Canada Equipment Notice

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Documents(s). The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation
of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment , or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This
precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Safety Precautions Continued

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