Sony SPP-A60 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Regulations......................................5

Precautions................................................6 .

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Looking at Your Phone
Setting up the Phone
Power Connection

Charging the Battery Pack in the Handset... /51

Setting the Current Time
Making Calls

Receiving Calls.........................................23

Using Your Long-distance Service

Transferring Calls Between the

Base Unit and the Handset.........................28

Memory Dialing........................................29.

Recording Your Greeting (OGM)
Playing Back Messages
Recording a Memo Message

Recording a Conversation in Progress

Operating the Answering Machine from

the Handset...............................................38

Operating the Answering Machine from
a Touch-tone Phone

Maintenance.............................................44

If You Have a Problem
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Cordless Telephone with

Answering System

Operating Instructions

SPP-A40IA60

Before you start using your telephone:

- connect the AC power adaptor to continuous power supply (see page 13).

- charge the batteiy pack for the handset (see page 18).

- record your outgoing message (OGM) first in order to use the telephone answering
function (see page 31).

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
set to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read and understand all instructions.

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

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

of 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 plac^ in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a
qualified service personnel when some service or repair work is required. Opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

12. 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, that are covered by the operating instructions
because 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.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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CAUTION:

1. Use only the following type and size battery pack: SONY BP-T16.

2. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local
codes for possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling battery in order not to short the battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and

cause bums.

5. Charge the battery pack provided with or identified for use with this product only in
accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual

provided for this product.

6. Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY

BATTERY, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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1. Use only the following type and size batteries; Size AAA (R03)

2. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.

3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and key. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause bums.

5. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product. The batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.

6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing
bums or irritation to eyes or skin.

7. When replacing batteries, all batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh
and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged
batteries.

8. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging, and that may result in
leakage or explosion.

9. Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be used for a long period of
time (several months or more) since during this time the battery could leak in the product.

10. Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible since “dead” batteries are more likely to leak
in a product.

11. Do not store this product, or the batteries provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator foi
the purpose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage
and defrosting. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold
storage.

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Safety Regulations

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and

used properly, that is, in strict accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television

reception. It has been type tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC

Rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular
installation, if this equipment does cause
interference to ràdio 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:

- reorient the receiving antenna

- relocate the equipment with respect to the

receiver

- move the equipment away from the
receiver

- plug the equipment into a different outlet so

that equipment and receiver are on
different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the
dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The

user may find the following booklet prepared

by the Federal Communications Commission

helpful:

“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV

Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402, Stock No.004-000-00345-4.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

If your cordless telephone model should
malfunction, all repairs will be performed by
an authorize Sony Senrice Center. This unit
has been registered within the FCC for direct
connection to the telephone network. Under
the FCC program, no customer is authorized
to repair this unit. This applies to a unit in
and out of warranty. If an unauthorized

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS

Your cordless telephone has been approved

by the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone

network when connected directly to the
telephone lines. In order to fully comply with
the Rules of the FCC, the following

instructions should be read carefully and
followed completely where applicable;

1. The FCC rules require that all direct
connection to the telephone line must be
made through standard plugs and jacks.

No connection can be made to party lines

or coin lines. Prior to connecting your

device to the lines:

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repair is performed, the registration of the
unit for direct connection to the network will
be null and void. If the unit is still in warranty,

the remainder of the warranty period will also

be null and void. It is responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for
service to their Sony dealer.

a) Upon request from your telephone

company, you must provide the 14 digit
FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), both of which
are on a label located on an outer surface
of the device.

b) After the telephone company has Installed

the jack, you can connect your cordless
telephone by inserting the mating plug of
your equipment into this jack.

c) All repairs must be accomplished as

described in the “Service requirements”.

d) 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.

2. If it appears that your cordless telephone
is malfunctioning, it should be

disconnected from the telephone line until

it can be determined whether your

cordless telephone is the source of the
trouble or not. If your machine needs

repair, it should not be reconnected until
such repairs have been made.

3. If ham does occur, the telephone company

shall, where practicable, notify you, the

customer, that temporary discontinuance

of sen/ice may be required; however,
where prior notice is not practical, the
telephone company may temporarily

discontinue senrice forthwith, if such action

is reasonable in circumstances. In case of

such temporary discontinuance, the

telephone company shall (1) promptly

notify you, the customer, of such

temporary discontinuance (2) afford you,

the customer, the opportunity to correct

the situation which gave rise to the

temporary discontinuance, and (3) inform

you, the customer, of your right to bring a

complaint to the Commission pursuant to

the procedures set forth in the Rules.

Procedures for filling the complaints can
be obtained from your local dealer, or if
necessary, by writing directly to the
manufacturer.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Warning: This telephone operates as a radio transmitter. Conversations over this cordless
telephone may be heard by others on radios within the area of its range of transmission.

• Before initial use, install the rechargeable battery into the battery pack compartment of the
handset and charge it for more than 12 hours.

• Operate the AC power adaptor on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• Use the AC power adaptor supplied for this unit. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

• Do not install the beise unit in a location near a heat source such as radiators or airducts, or in

a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain, mechanical vibration, or

shock.

• Do not place the base unit on or near a TV set or a personal computer to avoid interference.

• Should any liquid or solid object fail into the base unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by
quaiified personnei before operating the phone any further.

• This telephone is designed and approved for single party lines oniy. it should not be
connected to multiple lines or a coin telephone.

If you have any question or problem concerning your telephone that is not covered in this
manual, please consult the nearest Sony Sen/ice Center authorized to service telephone
terminal equipment.

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Table of Contents

What You Get with Your Phone............................................................................................................. 8

Looking at Your Phone..........................................................................................................................9

Setting up the Phone...........................................................................................................................12

Complete Set-up....................................................................................................................... 12

Telephone Line Connection........................................................................................................ 12

Power Connection.....................................................................................................................13

Installing the Back-up Batteries in the Base Unit............................................................................14

Selecting the DIAL MODE (pulse or tone).....................................................................................15

Setting Other Selectors of the Base Unit.......................................................................................16

Installing the Microcassette.........................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery Pack in the Handset..............................................................................................18

Setting the Current Time......................................................................................................................20

Using as a Telephone......................................................................................................................... 22

Making Calls.......................................................................................................................................22

Redialing a Number............................................................................................................................ 22

Receiving Calls...................................................................................................................................23

Using Call Waiting and FLASH.............................................................................................................25

Putting a Call on Mute..........................................................................................................................25

Changing Channels for Better Reception............................................................................................... 26

Using Your Long-distance Service........................................................................................................ 26

Using the Phone as an Intercom...........................................................................................................27

Transferring Calls Between the Base Unit and the Handset (SPP-A60 only)

Memory Dialing.................................................................................................................................. 29

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Using as a Telephone Answering Machine........................................................................................... 31

Recording Your Greeting (OGM)..........................................................................................................31

Setting the Recording Time.................................................................................................................. 32

Turning Off the Answering Machine.......................................................................................................32

Playing Back Messages.......................................................................................................................33

Call Screening.................................................................................................................................... 35

Recording a Memo Message............................................................................................................... 36

Recording a Conversation in Progress.................................................................................................. 37

Operating the Answering Machine from the Handset...............................................................................38

Operating the Answering Machine from a Touch-tone Phone...................................................................40

Mounting Your Phone on the Wall.........................................................................................................43

Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................44

Power Failure..................................................................................................................................... 44

Back-up Batteries................................................................................................................................44

Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 45

About the Security Code System...........................................................................................................46

If You Have a Problem.........................................................................................................................47

LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................................................ 50

This instruction manual covers two models, SPP-A40 and SPP-A60.

The SPP-A60 is provided with speakerphone function but the SPP-A40 Is not.

The illustrations shown in this manual are SPP-A60.

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Base Unit (1)

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AC power adaptor
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Handset (1)

Telephone line cord
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Microcassette (MC30,1)

Rechargeable battery

pack(BP-T16,1)

Size AAA (R03)
batteries (4)

Wall bracket (1) and
screws (4)

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Looking at Your Phom

Base unit

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1 Handset hanger hook
2 DC IN 9V jack
3 TEL(telephone) LINE Jack
4 Antenna
5 (CONV/MEMO RECl (conversation/

memo recording) button and lamp (for
SPP-A60)

Press to record the conversation, or to
leave message to other people who use
the phone.

(MEMO REC) (recording) button and

lamp (for SPP<A40)

Press to leave messages to other people
who use the phone.

6 (TAPE RESET) button

Press to reset the tape (after playing back
messages).

7 Message counter LED

Displays the number of messages which

are not played back yet, etc.

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8 (ANSWER) button and lamp

Press to turn the unit on to receive
messages or to play back messages.

9 (INTERCOM) button

Press to call the handset.

10 (SPEAKERPHONE) button and lamp

(SPP-A60oniy)

Press to receive calls at the base unit.

11 CHARGE lamp

Lights up when the battery pack is being
charged.

12 IN USE lamp

Lights up when the handset is in use.

13 Charge terminals

14 POWER lamp

Lights up when power is supplied to the
unit. Blinks when the batteries are either

exhausted or not installed.

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15 Microcassette compartment
16 iREPEAT/REW)frepeat/rewind) button

Press to play back the same message or

to rewind the tape.

17 (STOP/PLAY) button

Press to stop or play back the tape.

18 (SKIP/FF)fskip^ast forward) button

Press to advance the tape.

19 (REC) (recording) button

Press to record your outgoing message.

20 (OG^ (outgoing message) button

Press to record your outgoing message
after you have pressed (RECJ or press to
play back your outgoing message.

21 REC TIME (1/4/ANN ONLY) selector

Select the recording time for incoming
message.

22 RINGER LEVEL selector (HIGH/LOW/

OFF, SPP-A60 only)
Selects the ringer ievel of the base unit.

23 SPEAKER VOL (volume) control
24 RINGER SELECT (3/5n*S) switch

Vary the number of rings before the unit
answers to take a message.

25 CPC ON/OFF switch

Allows you to maximize the time
available on your tape.

26 DIAL MODE (PULSE/TONE) switch

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27 MIC (microphone)

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2 i REMOTE) button and lamp

Press to operate the answering machine
from the handset.

3 (FLASH) button

Accesses caii waiting (or gives you a
new diai tone).

4 (INTERCOM) button

Press to call the base unit.

5 (REDIAiyPAUSE) button

Redials the last number called/inserts a

pause.

6 (MUTE) button

Press to mute your voice.

7 (CHANNEL) button and lamp

Press to change the channel when
interference occurs.

8 Ringer speaker

9 Microphone

10 Charge terminals 11 Battery compartment (rear)

Select RING ON mode or ВАТТ SAVE
mode. The handset will not ring on eui
incoming call when set to BAIT SAVE
mode.

14 (RECALL)button

Press to access speed dialing numbers.

15 (CONV REC) (conversation recording)

button

Press to record the conversation.

16 Dialing keys/Remote operation

buttons

17 (TALK) button

Press to answer a call, access the dial
tone to make a call and hang up when a
call is finished.

18 TALK/BATT LOW lamp

Indicates that the phone is in use. Also
indicates low battery power by lighting
up every 3 seconds.

19 Directory sheet (rear)

20 Speaker

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Complete Set-up

Connect the AC power adaptor to continuous power supply.

(SPP-A60)

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Clean the charge tenninals with a soft doth aiiout once a niKNith to ensure proper
chargir^.

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Power Connection

Extend the antenna fully
for best reception.

To wall outlet

(SPP-A60)

To DC IN 9V

AC power adaptor
(supplied)

> Connect the AC power adaptor to

continuous power supply.

If the telephone Is connected to a wall
outlet where power is cut off every night,
the back-up batteries will be exhausted
and the battery pack will not be charged.
The outgoing message, the number of
messages, ID code and current time will
be erased.

»The POWER lamp blinks when the

back-up batteries are either exhausted
or not installed.

> “P” indication blinks on the message

counter LED if the AC power failure
occurred when the back-up batteries

are either exhausted or not insteded.

Do not use any
other AC power
adaptor.

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Setting up the Phone

Installing the Back-up Batteries in the Base Unit

installed:

The POWER lamp blinks as a warning. The telephone and answering machine will
operate normally. But the outgoing message, the number of messages, the ID code and

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the current time will not be retained if a power interruption occurs.

When the back-up batteries are installed but there is no AC power supply:
The telephone and answering machine do not operate. During a power interruption, the
outgoing message, the number or messages, the ID code and the current time are kept in

memory for about 24 hours if the batteries are fresh.

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If you do not know which setting Is correct for your telephone line, check as follows.

1 Make sure the DIAL MODE switch located on the side of the base unit is set to TONE.
2 Make a trial call (See page 22).
3 If the call is connected, leave the switch at TONE. Otherwise, set the switch to PULSE.

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Setting up the Phone

Setting Other Selectors of the Base Unit

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CPC (Calling Patty Control) ON/OFF switch

The CPC switch is useful to maximize the time available on your microcassette when using the

unit as the answering machine.

Set the CPC switch to
ON: To have the unit sense the hang-up click and stop recording immediately.
OFF: Not to have the unit sense the hang-up click. Some length of the dial tone may be

recorded after the caller hangs up.

If you subscribe to "call waiting service”, set the CPC switch to OFF. If it is set to ON, your

caller may be cut off midway while recording his/her message if another call comes in.

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RINGER SELECT switch (Toll-Saver)

The RINGER SELECT switch allows you to vary the number of rings before the unit answers to
take a message.

Toll Saver allows you to determine if you have any messages by the number of rings before the
unit answers when using the remote operation.

Set the RINGER SELECT switch according to the following table.

PosKionj^ the switch Description

3 The unit always answers after 3 rings.

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InstalUng the Microcassette

Make sure there is no slack in the tape.

Side for recording

The unit always answers after 5 rings.

If any new (non-played back) messages are recorded, the
unit answers after 3 rings. If no new messages are recorded,
the unit answers after 5 rings. When calling to retrieve your
messages remotely, you will know there are no new
messages when you hear the 4th ring, and hang up without

incurring the cost of the call.

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1 Open the lid.

2 Install the supplied microcassette in the microcassette compartment with the side for

recording facing up.

When you change to a new tape, we recommend a 30-minute microcassette, such as the Sony
MC30.

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Charging the Battery Pack In the Handset

Before initial use, charge the supplied battery pack for more than 12 hours.

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To charge tfie battery pack

1 Remove the battery compartment lid by pushing it downward. The battery pack is packed

separately in the carton box.

Battery pack

2 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment and connect the cord correctly to the jack

as shown on the above illustration.

3 Replace the battery compartment lid by pushing it upward.

4 Place the handset on the base unit and charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours.

The CHARGE lamp lights when the handset is properly seated onto the charge terminals of
the base unit.

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When to Charge the Battery Pack

As long as the handset is placed back on the base unit after each call, the battery pack will be

recharged continuously.

Battery duration

The battery duration is approximately 7 days in RING ON mode. If talking continuously on the

handset, the duration is approximately 7 hours.

If the handset battery becomes weak

A beep tone will be heard every 3 seconds while you are on the phone.

The call will be disconnected after one minute.

Battery life

Replace the battery pack with a new one when the operating time of the completely charged
battery pack has noticeably shortened.
(Contact your dealer or a Sony Senrice Center for battery replacement.)

If the handset battery is completely discharged, the digital security code will be erased and all

programmed numbers will be lost from memory. Charging the handset battery on the base unit

with handset in RING ON mode will restore the security code. (See page 46 for more

information about the digital security code.)

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Setting the Current Time

Set the current day of the week and the time before using this phone. Once you set them, the
unit will record the day and time of each incoming message.

Make sure that the mode switch is set to the

RING ON position.

Press (REMOTE).

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The REMOTE lamp lights up.

2 Press (#).
3 The keys ® to 0 correspond to the days

of the week as follows. Press the
corresponding key.
© Sunday © Monday © Tuesday
© Wednesday ® Thursday ® Friday
© Saturday

If you press a wrong key, try again from

step 1.

4 Press the dialing keys according to the

current time.
For single digit hour, be sure to press ®

first

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If you press a wrong key, try again from
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5 Press (*) for AM or (¥) for PM.

You will hear a long confirmation beep
from the handset ringer. The current time
you set will be heard from the base unit
speaker and the handset speaker for
confirmation.

If you press a wrong key, try again from

step 1.

Press (REMOTE) to end operation.

The REMOTE lamp goes off.

Example
Current time Thursday 6:45 PM
Keys to press ® ® ® © ® (#)

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To check the current time

1 Press (REMOTE).

The REMOTE lamp lights up.

2 Press®.

You will hear a long confirmation beep,
and then the present day of the week and

the time anounced.

Press (REMOTE) to end operation.

The REMOTE lamp goes off.

• If 2 minutes elapse while performing steps 2 to 5,

the operation is canceled. Try again from step 1.

• When the power is connected, Sunday, 12:00

AM is set and the built-in clock starts operation.

If you press ® to check the current time without

setting the time, a time which is not the current
time will be announced.

• if a power interruption occurs when the back-up
batteries are either exhausted or not installed, the

current time will be erased. In this case, set the

current time again.

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Using as a Telephone

Making Calls

1 Press

The TALK lamp lights up. Confirm the dial

tone.

2 Dial the number.

Talk when your party answers.

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When you have finished, press (TALK)

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again or replace the handset on the base

unit to disconnect.
The TALK lamp goes off.
To make another call, press (FLASH) and

dial again.

If interference noise occurs when you press
(TALK), three short alarm beeps or five short
error beeps will sound. In this case, bring the
handset closer to the base unit.

If the line is busy when you call someone, or
you want to call someone you just called,

there is no need to dial the number again

manually. Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE)
automatically redials the most recently dialed
number.

1 Press (TALK).

The TALK lamp lights up.

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) instead of dialing

the number.

You can redial a phone number of up to 32 digits.

To keep the last number dialed
confidential

Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) twice as soon as

you finish the call. This will erase the redial

memory.

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Receiving Caiis

Ringer mode setting
Select either RING ON mode or ВАТТ SAVE
mode using the MODE switch.

RING ON: Normal standby mode. The

handset will ring on an incoming cali.

ВАТТ (battery) SAVE: Prolongs the battery

duration. You can stili make or receive
caiis by simply pressing (TALK).

THE HANDSET WILL NOT RING ON AN

INCOMING CALL WHEN SET TO THE
BATTERY SAVE MODE.

Receiving Calls

When you hear the ring, press (TALK).

1

The TALK lamp lights up.

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2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you have finished, press (TALK)

again or replace the handset on the base

unit to disconnect.

To adjust the volume level of the handset
Adjust the volume of incoming calls through
the handset during conversation. High or low
volume can be alternately selected by

pressing (VOL/PGM).

If you are too far away from the base unit or

there is excessive interference when you press

(TALK), three short aiarm beeps or five short
error beeps wili sound. In this case, bring the
handset closer to the base unit.

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Receiving caiis on the base unit (SPP-A60only)

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1 When you hear the ring, press

(SPEAKERPHONE).

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp lights up.

2 Speak into the base unit.
3 When you are finished, press

(SPEAKERPHONE)again. The

SPEAKERPHONE lamp goes off.

To adjust the volume of the base unit
speaker

Use the SPEAKER VOL control.

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To adjust the ringer sound level

Select HIGH, LOW or OFF by using the
RINGER LEVEL selector of the base unit.

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OFF LOW HIGH

RINGER LEVEL

The handset rings even if the RINGER LEVEL
selector of the base unit is set to OFF.

For the best speakerphone results

• You may not be able to hear the other
person’s voice in a noisy place. Use the
speakerphone in a quiet room.

• Do not bring your hand or other object too
dose to the microhpne. This will result in a
shrill noise (howling).

• When speaker volume is loud, or the
telephone has been placed close to a wall,
you may find that the volume drops
suddenly. This is due to a circuit in the
telephone designed to protect against
howling. In such cases, lower the volume
slightly.

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If you subscribe to “call waiting service”, press

(FLASH) to switch from one party to the

other.

If you do not have this service, the line will be

disconnected when CFLASH) is pressed.

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Press [MUTE] during conversation.
The TALK lamp blinks.
You can hear the other party but the other
party cannot hear you.

To resume conversation, press [MUTE)
again.
The TALK lamp lights up.

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When you hear interference noise during
conversation on the handset, try bringing the

handset closer to the base unit.

If interference still persists, press

{CHANNEL) of the handset to select an
alternative channel.
The channel lamp blinks, and lights up when
the channel has changed.

• If you tty to change the channel when the

handset is too far fronn the base unit, five short
error beeps will sound and the channel cannot be
changed.

• In this case, bring the handset closer to the base

unit and try again.

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Some services, such as MCI, Sprint and other
“alternative long-distance" companies, may
require the distinct tones generated by a

touch-tone phone. If you have pulse-dial
service, you can still access these senrices
through a process called “mixed dialing”.

1 Press (TÁOD.
2 Dial the access number of the service you

want to use.

3 After you are connected to the service,

press ® (TONE).
This switches your phone temporarily to
emit tone signals.

4 Dial the long-distance number when

instructed by the long-distance company.

> The above procedure is a typical example.

Actual sequences will vary according to the
service you are using.

> The tone mode is canceled when you press

(TALK). You must press the(*) (TONE) each
time you use “mixed dieiling”.

Using the Phone as an Intercom

Make sure that the MODE switch on the
handset is set to the RING ON position.

To Call the Handset from tfie Base
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1 Press (iNTERCOM) on the base unit.

2 When the handset rings, press [TALK),

and communication between the base unit
and the handset starts.

3 To disconnect

On the base unit: Press (iNTERCOM].
On the handset: Press (TALK).

To Call the Base Unit from the Handset

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1 Press (INTERCOM) on the handset.

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2 When the base unit rings, press

(INTERCOM), and the communication

between the base unit and handset starts.

3 To disconnect

On the handset: Press (TALK).
On the base unit: Press (INTERCOM)

If You Receive an Incoming Call while Using Intercom

When a call comes in, you hear the incoming

ring from handset and the base unit speaker.

To answer the call on the handset

Press (TALK) on the handset or
(INTERCOM) on the base unit to disconnect
intercom. Then press (TALK) on the handset

to receive the incoming call.

To answer the call on the base unit

(SPP-A60only)

Press (TALK) on the handset or

(INTERCOM) on the base unit to disconnect

intercom. Then press (SPEAKERPHONE)
on the base unit to receive the incoming call.

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Transferring Calls Betvveen the Base Unit said the Handset (spp-aso onty)

To Transfer from the Base Unit to

the Handset

1 Ask your party to wait.

2 Press (INTERCOM) on the base unit.

The call will be put on hold and the
SPEAKERPHONE lamp will blink.

3 When the handset rings, press (TALK).

The IN USE lamp will light up.

4 You can speak between the base unit and

the handset.

5 Press (INTERCOM) on the base unit.

The call will be transferred to the handset.
The SPEAKERPHONE lamp will go off.

If no one answers at the handset

Press (INTERCOM) on the base unit again.
You can talk with your party again.

To Transfer from the Handset to the

Base Unit

1 Ask your party to wait.

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2 Press (INTERCOM) on the handset.

The call will be put on hold.

3 When the base unit rings, press

(INTERCOM) on the base unit.

The SPEAKERPHONE lamp will blink.

4 You can speak between the handset and

the base unit.

5 Press (TALK) on the handset again.

The call will be transferred to the base unit
and the SPEAKERPHONE lamp will light up.

If no one answers at the base unit

Press (INTERCOM) on the handset again.
You can talk with your party again.

When transferring from the handset to the
base unit, the call will be disconnected if
(TALK) is pressed before (INTERCOM) on
the base unit is pressed.

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Memory Dialing

You can program up to 10 frequently called
numbers into memory for speed dialing ((§) to

(D).

You can program a phone number of up to 16
digits for each speed dialing location. (A

(JDi^ and (REDiAL/PAUSE) are each

counted as one digit.)

Programming Numbers

Make sure that the MODE switch on the
handset is set to the RING ON position.

1

Press (VOL/PGM).

The TALK lamp blinks.

2

Press (RECALL).
Press a dialing key (® to ®) to designate

3

the speed dialing memory location.
You will hear a confirmation beep.

Dial the phone number you wish to program.
You can program the (§) to ® dialing keys,

®,®and (REDIAL/PAUSE).

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5 Press (VOL/PGM).

You will hear a long confirmation beep.

To change a programmed number

Program a new number into the same location
using the procedure above. The old number
will be erased automatically.

• If you try to enter a number that exceeds 16

digits, an alarm will sound. Go back to step 1.

• Do not let more than 20 seconds elapse between

any two steps of the programming procedure.

• If you enter a wrong number, go back to step 1.

• You cannot program when receiving an incoming

call.

Speed Dialing

1 Press (TALK).
2 Press (RECALL).
3 Press the key for the desired location (®

to®).

If you press a key without a phone number
programmed, five short error beeps will sound.

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To Program Numbers for Use with a PBX (Private Branch Exchange)

Example: (if “9” is used to access the outside

line.)

Follow the usual programming procedure as

shown on page 29. Press CREDIAL/PAUSE)
between the “9” and the number. An
automatic 4-second pause is programmed.

Example: To program 123-4567 on the speed

dialing button

Press:

(VOiyPGM) (RECALL)-» speed dialing
location ((S)-(D)(You will hear a confirmation
beep.)-»(9)-»(REDIAL/PAUSE)
0 (1) (D ® -» CVOL/PGM) (You will hear a
long confirmation beep.)
(A (REDIAL/PAUSE) will be counted as one
digit.)

To keep a speed dial directory

Write down the names on the directory sheet,
and place it under the clear cover on the back
of the handset.

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Recording Your Greeting (OGM)

You must record your outgoing message

(OGM) first in order to use the telephone
answering function. The outgoing message
is recorded on an 1C chip (not the
microcassette). This feature allows the
microcassette to record just the incoming
messages, minimizing the operational delay
due to tape movement, and tape wear.

Make sure that the microcassette tape is
installed. (See page 17.)

Press CREC) (under the lid).

1

2

Press (OGM).

A long confirmation beep sounds. You

have up to 16 seconds of recording time.

“16” indication appears and then the

remaining time is shown in the message

counter LED.

Example of OGM

To receive the incoming message:

“Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right
now. Please leave your name, number
and message after the beep tone.“
For announce only:
“Hello, I’m unable to answer your call right

now. Please call again. Thank you.”

3 Speak into the base unit microphone.

Your message is recorded.
Press (OGM) again to stop recording.

The base unit will then:
(1) sound a long confirmation beep.

The ANSWER lamp lights up. “0”
indication appears in the message
counter LED.

(2) automatically replay your OGM for

confirmation.

(3) move the tape to the beginning.

The indication shows while the tape

is being reset.

(4) automatically turn on (ANSWER ON).

The indication shows

“0” when REC TIME selector is set to 1
or 4 (see page 32).
“A” when REC TIME selector is set to
ANN ONLY (see page 32).

' If the base unit does not turn on (ANSWER

ON) erfter recording your OGM, press
(ANSWER).

’ Press (OGM) within 5 seconds after pressing

(REC). Othenvise, five short error beeps will

sound. In this case, repeat from step 1.

’ If your OGM is shorter than 2 seconds, the OGM

is not recorded. If a previous OGM exists, that

OGM is also erased.

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• If there is no tape installed, the unit will not turn
on (ANSWER ON). (Except for ANN ONLY
mode)

• If the unit receives a call during operation, the
operation is automatically canceled and the
phone rings.

For best recording results

Record in a quiet room and speak close (about

20 cm/8 inches) to the unit.

To play back your OGM for confirmation

Press OG®.

To change your OGM

Record a new OGM over the previous one.

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fresh back-up batteries in the base unit, the
OGM will be retained in memory for about 24

hours.

• If the power interruption occurs and the
back-up batteries in the base unit are
exhausted, the OGM will be erased. If this
happens, "P” indication appears in the
message counter LED when the power is
restored. In this case, record the OGM, and
set the current time (page 20) and the ID
code (see page 40) again.

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To let the unit record the incoming messages
(ICM), follow the steps below. There are
three options for incoming message recording
time.
The unit will be able to record up to 19

incoming messages.

You cannot turn on the unit without recording your
greeting (OGM) first (see page 31).

1 Select the incoming message recording

time by the REC TIME switch according to
the following table.

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1 4 ANN ONLY

REC TIME

Selectfon of

the switch

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2 Press (ANSWER).

After you play back messages, make sure if you

have enough tape to take more messages. If not,

either press (TAPE RESET) or change to a new
tape.

Turning Off the Answering Machine

Open the lid and press( STOP/PLAY)
The ANSWER lamp goes off.

You cannot turn off the answering machine by
pressing (ANSWER).

Turning on the Answering Machine

Press (ANSWER).

The ANSWER lamp lights up.

When the Tape is Fuii with Messages

After you play back the messages of the tape
and turn off the answering machine, you must
press (TAPE RESET) before pressing
(ANSWER) to turn on the answering
machine.

Description

Allows up to 1 minute
per message.

Allow up to 4 minutes
per message.

Announce only:

No message will be

recorded. “A” appears
in the message counter
LED.

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Playing Back Messages

(SKIP/FF) -

When there are new messages recorded not
yet played back, the ANSWER lamp and the
number of the messages in the message
counter LED blink.

When the tape is at its end or fuil with

‘E” blinks.

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Press (ANSWER) to play back the message.
The base unit rewinds the tape and
automatically plays back from the first
message which has not been played back.
After each recorded message, the unit will
announce the day of the week and time of

recording.
If no messages are recorded, five short error

beeps sound.

• Once you press (STOP/PLAY) during playback,
you cannot continue playback by pressing

(ANSWER). In this case, play back manually

using (STOP/PLAY)button.

• If there is a call during tape playback, rewinding,
orfast-fonwarding operation, the operation is

canceled.

When all messages have been played back

The unit is set to record new incoming

messages. The message counter LED shows

“0” (or “A” in ANN ONLY mode).

To adjust the speaker volume of the base

unit

Slide the SPEAKER VOL control.

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To skip to the next message

Press (SKIP/FFlduring playback.
The next message will automatically be
played back.

You cannot skip the last message.

To play back the same message again

Press (REPEAT/REW )during playback.

To go back to the beginning of the previous

message, press (REPEAT/REW) within 3

seconds after the playback of the present

message has started.

To play back the messages manually

1 Press (STOP/PLAY) to turn off the

ANSWER lamp.

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(STOP/PLAY);

to rewind the tape, press

(REPEAT/REW):

to fastforward the tape, press

(SKIP/FF).

to stop playing back, press

(STOP/PUY).

To reset the tape

When you played back all the messages and
the tape stops, press (TAPE RESET).
The tape is rewound to the beginning. The

new messages will be recorded over
previously recorded messages.

• If there are messages which have not been
piayed back yet, five short error beeps sound
and the tape cannot be reset.

• If you wish to reset the tape without playing back
ali the messages, press (STOP/PLAY) while
automatically playing back the tape and then
press (TAPE RESET).

• If the unit receives a call during operation, the
operation is automatically canceled and the
phone rings.

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Catl Screening

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The outgoing message and the callers’

messages being recorded can be heard from

the base unit speaker.

To screen a call at the handset

The TALK and REMOTE lamps blink while
the base unit is answering and recording the

caller’s message.

1 Listen to the caller’s message, pick up the

handset and press [REMOTE].
The base unit will keep recording.

2 If you wish to speak to the caller, pick up

the handset and press (TALK). The base
unit will stop recording.

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Recording a Memo Message

You can leave messages to other members of
your household or users of your phone.

Make sure that the tape is installed and the
answering machine is turned on.

1

Press (CONV/MEMO REC) (forSPP­A60) or (MEMO REC) (for SPP-A40).
A long confirmation beep sounds and the
CONV/MEMO REC or MEMO REC lamp

lights up. The unit starts recording.

2

Speak into the base unit microphone.

3

To stop recording, press

(CONV/MEMO REC] or (MEMO REC)

again.
A long confirmation beep sounds and the
CONV/MEMO REC or MEMO REC lamp
goes off. The memo message will be
counted as an incoming message.

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To play back memo message

Follow the same steps as “Playing Back
Messages” (see page 33).

Notes

• The CONV/MEMO REC or MEMO REC lamp
lights only during recording a memo message

and it does not stay lit after recording a memo

message.

• If the unit receives a call during recording,
recording operation is automatically canceled

and the phone rings.

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Recording a Conversation in Progress

Recording a Conversation in
Progress at the Handset

While you are talking on phone, you can

record the conversation.
Make sure that the tape is installed and the

answering machine is turned on.

1 To start recording, press (CONV REC).

The REMOTE lamp lights up.

To stop recording, press (CONV REC)

again.

The REMOTE lamp goes off.

Recording also stops when you end the
conversation by pressing (TALK) or
placing the handset on the base unit.

The recorded conversation will be counted

as an incoming message.

To play back a recorded conversation

Follow the same steps as “Playing Back

Messages” (see page 33).

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a conversation, the REMOTE lamp of the
handset will remain lit. The five short error beeps
sound only when you stop recording. Therefore,
check the tape length before recording.^

• To record the caller’s voice only, press (MUTE).
The TALK lamp blinks. Your voice will not be

recorded, and the caller will not hear you.

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Recording a conversation in

progress at the base unit (SPP-A60

only)

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1 To start recording, press

(CQNV/MEMO REC).
The CONV/MEMO REC lamp lights up.

2 To stop recording, press

(■CQNV/MEMO REC) again.
The CONV/MEMO REC lamp goes off.

Recording also stops when you end the

conversation by pressing

(SPEAKERPHONE).

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Operating the Answering Machine from the Handset

You can record your outgoing message, play

back messages and perform other functions
remotely from the handset.
Make sure that the MODE switch on the

handset is set to the RING ON position.

1 Press (REMOTE). Make sure that

REMOTE lamp lights up.

2 Press the dialing key ((§) to ®, ®) for

the desired function (see the table on

page 39).

Notes

• When more than 20 seconds elapse after

(REMOTE) is pressed, a long beep

sounds and the remote operation is
canceled.

• If someone else is operating the base unit,
five busy tones sound. Press (REMOTE)
again to stop busy tones.

• If the unit receives a call during remote
operation, the remote operation is
automatically canceled and the phone rings.

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Description of Remote Operation from the Handset

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Play back message (§)(►)

Repeat

Skip fonward

Tape reset

Record memo

Record OGM

Check the current
time

Interrupt operation

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® (RESET)

(D (REC)

® (OGM)

(D

(D (STOP)

Description

When there are new messages not yet played
back, the messages are played back.

The present message is repeated. If you wish to

repeat the previous message, press within 3

seconds after the present message starts.
The next message is played back. You cannot skip

the last message.

If there are new messages not yet played back, five
short error beeps sound and the tape cannot be
reset.

Record a memo message. Press ® (STOP) to

finish recording.

Press to record your outgoing message.

You cannot play back your OGM at the handset

The current time is announced by the base unit
speaker and the handset speaker. See page 20
al30ut setting the current time.

Press to stop the present operation.

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ANSWER ON
ANSWER OFF

When there are new messages which have not been play^ back yrt

The number of messages will be announced after you press [REMOTE).

To end remote operation

Press (REMOTE) or replace the handset on the base unit. The REMOTE lamp goes off.

You cannot make a call or use the intercom during the remote operation.

® (ANS-ON)

©©(ANS-OFF) Press® twice to set to ANSWER OFF.

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Operating the Answering Machine from a Touch-tone Phone

You can operate the answering machine
remotely from any touch-tone phone while
you are away from your home.

Setting Your ID Code

For remote control operation, you must set
a two-digit ID code at the handset.

1

Press (REMOTE) on the handset.

The REMOTE lamp lights up.

2 Press®.
3 Press any two digits for the ID code.

You can use any two-digit number from
00 to 99.

4 Press®.

You hear a long confirmation beep when

the ID code is set.

Notes

• if you do not set an ID code, you cannot

use the remote operation.

• If a power interuption occurs when the back
up batteries are either exhausted or not

installed, the ID code will be erased. In this

case, reprogram the ID code.

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Remote Operation from a Touch-tone Phone

When the answering machine is turned on

1 Call your phone from a touch-tone phone.

2 While you hear your outgoing message,

press (F) and your ID code.
Example; When your ID code is 48, press

(I).0.(D.

3 You hear a long confirmation beep from

your phone and the outgoing message
stops, if the code is correct.

If there are messages, you will hearths
number of messages announced.

4 Press the control code for the operation

you want within 20 seconds.
The control codes are described in the

next page.

5 To go to the next operation, press the next

control codes within 20 seconds.

6 Hang up when you are finished.

When the answering machine is not
turned on, or if the tape is fuii with
messages

1 Call your phone from a touch-tone phone.

2 After 10 rings, the unit will pick up and you

will hear intermittent beeps.

3 Press (D and your ID code.
4 You hear a long confirmation beep from

your phone.

If there are messages, you will hear the
number of messages announced.

5 Press the control code for the operation

you want within 20 seconds.

6 To go to the next operation, press the next

control code within 20 seconds.

7 Hang up when you are finished.

• n 20 seconds elapse without pressing s

control code, the line will be disconnected.

• If you do not set an ID code, the unit will not

pick up after 10 rings.

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The table below shows the functions you can operate remotely and the control codes for them.

Function

Play back the
messages

Play back the same
message again

Skip to the next
message

Reset the tape

Record a memo

message

Control code

(DO)®

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0® ®

®(D®

• The pia^ack stops every 4 minutes. Press the
control code again to continue piayback.

• You hear intermittent beeps while the unit rewinds
the tape.

• When you hang up after playing back messages,
and later call your phone again to play back new

messages, the messages which have been

played back at the previous call will also be

played back again.

• Press the control code during piayback.

• Press the control code during playback.

• You cannot skip the last message.

• You can only reset the tape after ail the messages

have been played back.

• Record the memo message as follows.

1 When you hear a long beep, start speaking.
2 Whenyouarefinished, press®® or hang

up to stop recording.

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Check the current
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Interrupt an

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Turn on the

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Turn off the

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• Record the outgoing message as foiiows.
1 When you hear a iong beep, start speaking.
2 Your phone plays back your outgoing message

for confirmation and turns on answering mode.

• The unit will announce the day of the week and
the current time.

• Your phone stops the operation and waits for the
next controi code.

• You will hear a long confirmation beep.

• You will hear a long confirmation beep.

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Mounting Your Phone on the Wall

1 Attach the AC adaptor cord and the

connecting line cord to the wall bracket.

Wall bracket
(supplied)

Connecting line cord
(supplied)

AC power adaptor
(supplied)

Align the installation hooks on the
base unit with the slots on the wall
bracket. Insert the phone in the
bracket and push down.
While pressing the parts between
slits of the left and right sides of the
wall bracket, insert the hooks on the

base unit.

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2 Hook the bracket to the telephone outlet.

Telephone outlet

Hooks

To wall outlet

4 Extend the antenna fully.

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In step 2, if you cannot hook the bracket,
attach it directly to the wall. Use the
supplied screws.

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Maintenance Back-up Batterìa

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Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. DO NOT use solvents such as
alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as they may mar

the finish.

Head cleaning

Dirty tape heads will harm recording and
playback quality, and may cause

malfunctioning. Clean them regularly. Open
the lid and remove the microcassette. Wipe
the head, the pinch roller and the capstan
with a cotton swab slightly moistened in
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol. You can
also use a soft cloth.

Pinch roller-

Record/ ­playback
head

- Capstan

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage

of battery fluid or bursting of batteries. To

prevent such accidents, obsen/e the following
precautions:

• Install the + and - poles of the batteries
correctly.

• When installing batteries, do not mix new
and used batteries, or batteries of different
types.

• Do not try to recharge batteries.

• When you will not be using the telephone

for a long period of time, remove the

batteries. If a battery leak should develop,
carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery

fluid from the battery compartment.

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• The base unit will not operate during power
interruption.

• After the power is restored, if the back-up
batteries are not installed or the batteries

are exhausted, “P” indication blinks in the

message counter LED. This means that the

OGM, the number of messages, the ID code
and the current time are erased. (Press any

button on the base unit to turn off “P”
indication.) In this case, set the current

time, record the OGM and set the ID code
again.

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Specifications

General

Frequency control
Operation mode
Operating frequency

Supplied accessories

Base Unit

Power source

Power consumption

Dimensions

Weight

Crystal-controlled PLL

FM
46 MHz/10 channel
49 MHz/10 channel
AC power adaptor (AC-T42,1 )

Telephone line cord (long 1, short 1)

Microcassette (MC30,1)

Rechargeable battery pack (BP-T16,1)
Size AAA (R03) batteries (4)

Remote control card (1)

Directory sheet (1)
Wall mounting bracket (1) and screws (4)

DC 9 V from AC power adaptor
Approx. 7W
Approx. 148 X 66 X 225 mm (w/h/d)
antenna excluded
(Approx. 5 Vs X 2 Vs X 8 Vs inches)
Approx. 700 g (Approx. 1 lb 9 oz)

Handset

Power source

Battery duration

Dimensions

Weight

Answering Machine

Outgoing message

Incoming message

Memo message

Conversation in progress

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Rechargeable battery
Approx. 7 days at RING ON mode

Approx. 1 month at ВАТТ SAVE mode
Approx. 59 X 204 x 70 mm (w/h/d)
antenna excluded

(Approx. 2 Vs X 8 Vs X 2 Vs inches)
Antenna: 80 mm (3 'U inches)
Approx. 330 g (12 oz), battery pack included

Incorporated 1C, up to 16 seconds

Microcassette, recording time selectable (1 or 4 min.)

Up to 19 messages

No time limit

No time limit

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ABOUT THE SECURHY CODE SYSTEM

Sony cordless telephones are equipped with a security code system that automatically matches
the handset to the base unit through unique security codes. Each time you receive or initiate a
call, the security code is exchanged between the handset and the base unit so that only the

matching handset and base unit are connected. This prevents the problem of “cross-signaling",

where for example the handset of your unit unintentionally connects with the base unit of your

neighbor’s cordless phone and vice-versa.

(This is not to be confused with the interference you may encounter during a call from other
equipment operating nearby, including cordless telephones. The channel selection feature

helps you minimize such interference.)

With the automatic security code system in this unit, a unique code is set when you initially

place the handset on the base to charge, and that code is maintained as long as the AC power

to the base unit is maintained. In case of a prolonged AC power interruption, the base unit will

reset with a new code upon power restoration, and if the handset has been away from the base
during that time, it will need to be placed back on the base for a few seconds for the new code
to be passed on to the handset.

Aside from this situation, the security code system works automatically, and normally you will

not need to worry about it at all. Most other cordless telephones also incorporate similar

security code systems.

Only in the rare event that you need to manually change the code, the following are the

instructions to do so.

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Press CVOiyPGM).
The TALK lamp blinks.

2 Press fCHANNEL).

You will hear a confirmation beep.

3 Press the number between 0 - 65535 by

using the dialing keys.

To set 1,2,5,8,8, for example, press ©,

(D.(D, (D.®.

4 Press (VOL/PGM).

You will hear a long confirmation beep.

5 Immediately place the handset on the

base unit to complete the change.
This procedure will change the code in

both the base unit and the handset.

• A prolonged power failure will erase the digital
security code. To reprogram, place the handset
on the base unit with the handset in RING ON
mode.

> Five short error beeps give warning if you press

any number other than 0 - 65535 (such as

65536).

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For detailed instrutions, see pages indicated in (

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No dial tone

The TALK lamp blinks and an
alarm sounds.

The line is noisy.

You are connected to a wrong
number, or not connected at
all, even though you dialed
correctly.

The handset does not ring.

Rve short error beeps sound
and the redialing function does
not operate.

Cauee and remedy

• Check the connection of the telephone line cord.

• The handset battery is weak or completely discharged.
Place the handset on the base unit for charging.

• You are too far from the base unit. Come closer to the
base unit.

• The handset battery is weak. Place the handset on the
base unit for charging. 9

• You are too far from the base unit. Come closer to the
base unit.

• Place the base unit away from a noise source.

Check the DIAL MODE switch setting. ®

• Set the RING ON/BATT SAVE mode switch to RING
ON. •

• The handset battery may be weak. Place the handset on
the base unit for charging.

• Extend the base unit antenna vertically.

• The digital security code in the base unit is erased. Place
the handset on the base unit. O

• The last number you dialed was more than 32 digits. You
cannot redial. #

• You have erased the last number. %

• You dialed a wrong number.

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Five short error beeps sound
and the memory dialing
function does not operate.

Rve short error beeps sound
while programing the phone
numbers for speed dialing.

Five short error beeps sound
while programing the ID code.

Five short error beeps sound
and an intercom call is not
possible.

• No phone number is programed in the speed dial

location.

• The programing is canceled if you do not perform steps
within 20 seconds. Repeat the steps from the beginning.

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• The programing is canceled if you press a wrong button.

Repeat from the beginning.

• You pressed a wrong button.

• You tried to set a number which is not between 00-99. 9

The signal from the handset to the base unit or from the
base unit to the handset was not received. Come closer to

the base unit.

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“P” blinks in the message
counter LED.

The POWER lamp blinks.

Answering Machine

Problem Cause and remedy

Five short error beeps sound
while recording the OGM.

Five short error beeps sound
when vou Dress (OGM) to Dlav
back.

Five short error beeps sound
when you press (ANSWER)
to turn on the answering
machine.

Cause and remedy

“P” blinks when you connect first the AC power adaptor or
after a power interruption. Press any button to turn it off. #

• The back-up batteries are not installed in the base unit.

Install the batteries.

• The back-up batteries are exhausted. Replace with new

ones.

• When 5 seconds have passed after pressing (REC), the

recording is canceled. Repeat again from the begining. 9

• If your OGM is less than 2 seconds long, the recording is

canceled. Repeat from the begining. 9

• No tape is installed, install a tape. #

There is no OGM recorded. Record it. 9

• There is no OGM recorded. Record it. #

• No tape is installed. Install a t2^3e. #

• The tape is full and there are messages which have not

been played back yet. Play back the rriessages and press

(TAPE RESET).

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Five short error beeps sound

when you press
(CONV/MEMO REC)/
CmEMO REC) to record a

memo message.

Five short error beeps sound
when vou Dress (ANSWER)
to play back incoming
messages.

No sound from the speaker of
the base unit.

Five short error beeps sound
when you try to reset the tape.

“A” appears in the message
counter LED.

“E” appears in the message
counter LED.

• The answering machine is not turned on. #

• No tape or the tape is full, or being reset.

• No message is recorded.

Check the SPEAKER VOL control knob.

There are messages which have not been played back yet.

Play back the messages. 9

You have set the answering machine to annoucement only
mode. 9

The tape is at its end or full with messages.

Answering Machine

, md remedy

The phone stops recording

before a caller finishes his/her
message.

When you call your phone
from a touch-tone phone, the
line is disconnected.

Five short error beeps sound
when you try to control
remotely from a touch-tone
phone.

CAUTION:
If you want to have the unit repaired, please bring or mail both the base unit and
the telephone handset to the Sony ^rvice Center.

Otherwise, we may not be able to repair it.

• The messages is longer than the REC TIME switch
setting (1 or 4 minutes). O

• The caller’s voice was too low. The phone disconnects
the line when it detects 7 seconds of silence.

• The CPC switch is set to ON when you have “call waiting
service”. Set to OFF. 9

• You have entered the wrong ID code 3 times.

• You have set the CPC switch to ON. Set to OFF. 9

• If you hear a long beep, 20 seconds have passed since
you have pressed (?) to start the remote control
operation. Start over.

• You have entered the incorrect control code. 9

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SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in material

or workmanship^ as follows:

1. For a period of 1 year from the date of purchase; SONY will pay the labor charges of your

SONY authorized service facility to repair the defective product. After this 1 year period, you must
pay for ali labor charges.

2. In addition, SONY will supply, at no charge; new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts

for a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase.
To obtain warranty service; you must take the product or deliver the product prepaid, to a SONY

authorized service facility.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage; and damage due to acts of God, accident misuse;

abuse; or negligence to this product including the antenna. This warranty is valid only in the United
States of America.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit
is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service;

This warranty is valid only if the serial number appears on the product.

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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCUUSIVE REME­DY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE UABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN

TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPUCABLE LAW, ANY IMPUED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS UMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state

For your convenience Sony Corporation of America has established the Customer Information
Center to supply you with product or service information.

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Important: If returning product for service, please see the next page (page 51) for your nearest

Sony Service Center

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Sony Service Centers

Arizona

Phoenix

2240 North Scottsdale Road

Tampa AZ 85281

[phone]

CaNfomia

Burbank (Los Angeles area)

4100 Riverside Drive Suite A

Burbank. CA 91505
[phone]

&>sta Mesa (Orange County area)

2729 8ristol Street South
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
[phone]

San Bruno (San Francisco area)

751 Camino Plaza
San Bruna CA 94066
[phone]

San Diego

8975 Complex Drive
San Oiega CA 92123
(6191 279-2724

San Jose

1359 Old Oakland Road
San Jose CA 95112
14081 280-7669

Colorado

Denver

Havana Place Center

10740 East Iliff Avenue

Aurora, CO 80014

(3031 755-7669

Florida

Fort Lauderdale

2850 North 28th Terrace

Hollywood. FL 33020

13051 920-5600

Georgia

Atlanta

120 Interstate North Parkway East
Suite 410
Atlanta. GA 30339

14041 953-5871

HawaO

Honpkiki

950 Mapunapuna Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
[phone]

IMnois

Chicago

1730 West Fullerton, Suite 4
Riverpoint Shopping Center
Chicago, IL 60614
[phone]

NIhs (Chicago N.W.)

7540 North Caldwell Avenue

Niles, IL 60648

[phone]

Westmont (Chicago S.W.)

6036-38 South Cass Avenue

Westmont IL 60559

[phone]

Kansas

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Kansas City

11712 West 95th Street
Overland Park
KS 66214
[phone]

Maryiand (Washington D.C.)

Washington DtC

5300 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD20705
[phone]

Massachusetts

Boston

390 University Avenue

128 Westwood Irtdustrial Center
Westwood. MA 02090
(6171 329-5130

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Michigan

Detroit

43304 Eleven Mile Road
Novi. Ml 48050
[phone]

Minnesota

MinneapoKs

4300 W. 36 V] Street
St. Louis Park. MN 55416

(6121 920-8000

Missouri

St. Louie

12462-0 Natural Bridge Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
[phone]

New Jersey

Mahwah (N.Y. MetropoMan Area)

386 Route 17 South
Mahwah. NJ 07430
[phone]

Union

Bradlees Shopping Center
US Highway 22 At Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07084
[phone]

Ohio

Cleveland

6370 Vbrk Road

Parma Heights, OH 44130

[phone]

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

651 Park Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
[phone]

Pittsburgh

Wexford Plaza

10610 Perry Highway (Rt. 19NI
Waxford, PA 15090
[phone]

Texas

Oalas

401 Preston Valley Shoppirtg Center

Dallas, TX 75230

12141 661-3537

Houston

7639 Westheimer

Houston. TX 77063

(7131 783-8761

VIMshington

Seattle

835 Fidalgo

Seattle. WA 98108

(2061 762-6500

Sony District Ser>nce Offices

Western Zone

Western District

Sony Service Company
2729 Bristol Street South
Costa Mesa. CA 92626
(7141 549-4836

Northwestern District

Sony Service Company

1359 Old Oakland Road
San Jose CA 95112
[phone]

Southwestern District

Sony Service Company

3201 Premier Or.. Suite 1(X)

Irving. TX 75063

[phone]

Central Zone

MidMIbst District

Sony Service Company
1200 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Itasca. IL. 60143
(7081 773-7666

East Central District

Sony Service Company
26200 Town Cemer Drive
Suite 300 Novi. Ml 48050
[phone]

Eastern Zone

Eastern District

Sony Senrice Company

386 Route 17 South

Mahwah. NJ 07430

(2011 529-1616

Mid-Atlantic District

Sony Service Company
651 Park Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(2151 768-8845

Southeastern District

Sony Service Company

120 Interstate North Parkway East

Suite 414
Atlanta. GA 30339

1404) 953-5858

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Cordless Telephone with Answering System

SPP-A40IA60

3-755-577-21 (2)

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of
the base unit and the handset. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding the
product.

Model No. SPP-

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