Sony SPP-A957 User Manual [en, es]

Cordless
Telephone

with Answering System

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

3-864-052-11 C

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SPP-A957

©1998 by Sony Corporation

Owner's Record

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

Model No. SPP-A957

Serial No.

______________

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read and understand all instructions.

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

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

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by
battery, read and follow these instructions.

1. Use only the following type and size battery
pack; Sony BP-T24.

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.- ft may4?e
toxic if swallowed.

4. Exercise care jn handling battery pack 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.

INFORMATION FOR
GENERAL TELEPHONES

1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment
is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number and
ringer equivalence number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information
must be provided to the telephone company.

2. The applicable registration jack (connector)
USCXi-RJllC is used for this equipment.

3. This equipment is designed to be connected to
the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack which is Part
68 compliant.

The FCC compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this
equipment.

4. The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (S.O).To be certain of
the number of devices that may be connected
to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company.

5. If your equipment (SPP-A957) causes harm to
the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice isn't practical,
the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will
be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

6. The telephone company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operation of
the equipment. If this happens the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make necessary modifications tb
maintain uninterrupted service.

7 If trouble is experienced with this equipment

(SPP-A957), for repair or warranty
information, please contact Sony Direct
Response Center; Tel [phone]. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request
that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.

8. All repairs will be performed in an authorized
Sony service station.

9. This equipment cannot be used to party lines
or coin lines.

10. This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

If your telephone is equipped with automatic dialers

When programming emergency numbers and
(or) making test calls to emergency numbers:

1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to
the dispatcher the reason for the call.

2. Perform such activities in the off-peak
hours, such as early morning or late
evenings.

Caution

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

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential iixstallation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio 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 or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- CoT^ult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

Note on Warranty

Be sure to save the receipt and attach it to
your warranty card when having your
equipment repaired at an authorized Sony
service station.

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Read this first
7

Step 1: Checking, the package

contents

Step 2: Setting up the base unit

8

Step 3: Preparing the battery

11
13

pack

Identifying the parts

Basics

16 Making calis

17

18 Receiving caiis

20 Speed dialing

20
21 Making calls with speed

22

Redialing

Telephone Features

Storing phone numbers

dialing

Paging

Answering Machine
Features

23

Preparing the answering machine
23
24
26 Selecting the ring time
27

28 Turning on the answering

29

30

Setting the day and time
Recording the greeting

Selecting the answering
mode

function
Playing back messages
Screening incoming calls

31 Recording a memo
32 Operating from an outside

phone

32

33

Setting the remote ID code

(security code)

Picking up new messages

Additional Information

34 Mounting the base unit on a wall
35 Notes on power sources/

Maintenance
T roubleshooting

36
39 Specifications
40 Index

Table of contents

Getting Started

Read this first

Before you use your phone, you must set it up. Here's a quick way to
set up your phone: Steps 1, 2 and 3.

Step 1 (page 7)

First, unpack the phone and the supplied
accessories.

Step 2 (pages 8 to 10)

Next, you need to do three things to set
up the base unit, including finding the
best location for the base unit.

6™ Getting Started

Step 3 (pages 11 to 12)

Then, you need to insert the battery
pack into the handset and charge it for
more than 12 hours.

Handset

That's it!

step 1

Checking the package contents

Make sure you have received the following items in the package.

If anything is missing, contact your local Sony dealer.

AC power adaptor (AC-T46) Base unit

Telephone line cords (2)

Directories

Wall bracket/stand for base Rechargeable battery
unit pack (BP-T24)

Handset

Getting Started

step 2

Setting up the base unit

Do the following steps:

• Choose the best location

• Connect the base unit

• Choose the dialing mode

Choose the best location

Where you place the base unit affects the reception quality of the
handset.

Away from teievision
sets and other
electronic equipment

-Away from noise sources such as a window

by a street with heavy traffic

Away from heat sources, such as radiators,
airducts, and sunlight

Away from a microwave
oven
Away from excessive
moisture, extremely low
temperatures, dust,
mechanical vibration, or
shock

Away from a personal
computer

Near a central location
and on a level surface

Away from another

CAUTIONS

• The cordless telephone operates at a frequency that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs;
the base unit should not be placed near or on the top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is
experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or
eliminate the interference,

• Should you experience intermittent loss of audio during a conversation, try moving closer to the
base unit or move the base unit from other noise sources.

Getting Started

cordless telephone'

Connect the base unit

If you want to hang the base unit on the wall, see page 34.

D I

Telephone line cord To LINE

telephone (s^PP'ied)
outlet

Attach the wall bracket on the

1

bottom of the base unit as
illustrated to use it as a stand.

Display window

Connect the telephone line cord
to the LINE jack and to a
telephone outlet.

Connect the AC power adaptor
to the DC IN 9V jack and to an
AC outlet.

"P" flashes in the display
window.

Raise the antenna. Make sure it
points toward the ceiling.

continued

Getting Started

step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued)

Notes

• Use only the supplied AC-T46 AC power adaptor.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

• Connect the AC power adaptor to a continuous power
supply.

• Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you
can unplug the AC power adaptor easily.

Polarity of the plug

Tips

• If your telephone outlet is not modular, contact your
telephone service company for assistance,

• To remove the wall bracket, press the upper tab.

Modular

Choose the dialing mode

For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode

{tone or pulse).

Depending on your dialing system, set the DIAL MODE switch as
follows:

If your dialing system is

Tone
Pulse

If you aren't sure of your dialing system

Make a trial call with the DIAL MODE switch set to T.
If the call connects, leave the switch as is; otherwise, set to P.

Set the switch to

T
P

10^'

Getting Started

Step3

Preparing the battery pack

Charge the battery pack for more than 12 hours before you start using
your phone.

1 Slide open the battery

compartment lid of the handset.

Connect the battery connector

with correct polarity (black wire
goes on right side and red wire
goes on left).

Hook the cords, and insert the

battery pack. Then close the lid.

Place the handset on the base

unit.
You can place either side facing

up.

The CHARGE lamp lights up

when the handset is properly

seated on the charge terminals
of the baseunit. Charge the
battery pack for more than 12

hours so that the battery is fully

charged. The CHARGE lamp

remains lit even after charging

is completed.

CHARGE lamp

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Preparing the battery pack (continued)

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• 6 hours when you use the handset continuously

• 10 days (RING ON mode) or 1 month (RING OFF mode) when the
handset is in standby mode.

Notes

• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if
not in use.

• If you leave the battery pack in the handset without charging it, the battery
pack will be completely discharged.
It may require several times of charging to recover to its full capacity.

• While charging, the battery pack warms up. This is not a malfunction.

To obtain the best performance from the battery

Do not place the handset on the base unit after each call. The battery
works best if the handset is returned to the base unit after two or three
calls. However, do not leave the handset off the base unit for a long
period of time as this will completely discharge the battery pack.

When to purchase a new battery pack

If the battery lasts only a few minutes even after 12 hours of charging,
the usable life of the battery has expired and needs replacement.
Contact your local Sony authorized dealer or service center, and ask
for Sony BP-T24 rechargeable battery pack.

Note

Battery life may vary depending on usage condition and ambient temperature.

Getting Started

12^'

Identifying the parts

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.

Base Unit

Q>

Display window (p. 9,29)

B

IN USE lamp

Lights when the cordless handset is
in use.

CHARGE lamp (p. 11)

Lights while the battery is being
charged.

GREETING button (p. 24)

a

Plays back the greeting message.
Also used when recording a
greeting.

ERASE button (p. 25,29)

Erases the recorded greeting or
messages.

REPEAT/SLOW button (p. 23,

29)

Press to repeat the current message
or go back to the previous message.
Keep the button pressed for slow
playback of messages.

MEMO button (p. 31) -. -

m

Records a memo message.

MIC (microphone) (p. 24,31)

Antenna (p. 9,34) Speaker

ia

VOLUME +/- buttons (p. 29)

m

Adjusts the speaker volume.

TIME button (p. 23)

Press when setting the day and

time, or to check the current time.

SET/REC button (p. 23,24,32)

Press to set the time, or to record a
greeting. Also used when setting
the remote ID code (security code).

Wall bracket/stand for base

unit (p. 9,34) ANSWER ON/OFF button

(p. 28)

Turns the answering function on or

off. Lights when the answering

function is on, and flashes when a
new message is recorded. Also used
when setting the remote ID code
(security code).

SKIP/QUICK button (p. 23,29)

Press to skip to the next message.
Keep the button pressed for quick
playback of messages.

HANDSET LOCATOR button

(p.22)

Allows you to page the cordless
handset.

PLAY/STOP (MAILBOX 1, 2, 3) buttons (p. 29)

Plays back the messages in each
mail box. Getting Started

Identifying the parts (continued)

Display

The display on the base unit shows the
answering machine operation.

AUDIBLE INDICATE switch

(p. 27)
Selects the answering mode.

RINGER SELECT switch (p. 26)

Selects the ring time.

DIAL MODE switch (p. 10)

Selects pulse or tone dialing.

Hook for AC power adaptor

(p. 9)

DC IN 9V jack (p. 9)
LINE (telephone line) jack (p. 9)

Q] Memory capacity indicator

(p. 27)

Indicates the available memory
capacity, from E (Empty) to F (Full),
for recording. The bars increase as
the available memory capacity
decreases.

[2] MAILBOX indicator (p. 29)

Displayed when there are messages
recorded and when the messages
are being played back.

Flashes when there are new
messages recorded.

[3] Message number indicator

(p. 29)
Indicates the number of new

messages recorded. "A" appears in
the announcement only mode. "F”
appears when there is no space to
record messages. "P” appears when

the power is turned on.

S] VOL (volume) indicator

Indicates the speaker volume. The
bars increase as the volume is
turned up.

14£'

Getting Started

Handset

[T] Antenna

[2] Speaker
[3 TALK/BATT LOW lamp (p. 16)

Lights to indicate that the cordless
handset is ready for dialing or is
engaged in conversation. Flashes
when the battery power is low.

g] TALK button (p. 16, 30)

Lets you make or receive a call.

[5] SPEED DIAL button (p. 20)

[6] VOL (volume)/PGM (program)

button (p. 16,20)

Used to adjust the speaker volume.
Also used to store numbers for
speed dialing. ,. _

\7} * TONE button (p. 16)

Allows you to switch temporarily to
tone dialing.

[8] Battery compartment (p. 11)

g] RING switch (p. 12,18)

Switches the ringing mode.

Ill FLASH button (p. 18)

Switches to a second call if you
have "cal! waiting" service, or lets
you make a new call.

Ill] OFF button (p. 16)

Allows you to disconnect the call.
m REDIAL/PAUSE button (p. 17,

21)

Redials the last number called, or
inserts a pause in the dialing
sequence.

m Dialing keys (p. 16) |l4j Microphone

Getting Started

Basics

Making calls

1

Pick up the handset from the
base unit.

Press (TALK) and wait until the
TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights
up.

The IN USE lamp on the base

unit lights up.
You then hear a dial tone. If you

hear five short error beeps,
move closer to the base unit.

Dial the phone number.
During a conversation, you can

adjust the handset volume.
Follow the procedure described
in the following table.

When you're done talking, press

C OFF) or replace the handset on
the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp

and the IN USE lamp on the
base unit go off.

Additional tasks

To

Adjust the handset
volume

Switch to tone dialing

temporarily

Notes .'

• If the handset beeps every second during conversation, move closer to the
base unit; otherwise, the call will be disconnected after one minute.

• When you increase the sound volume, in some cases the background noise
may be increased as well. You should adjust the volume accordingly.

Do this

During phone conversations, press (VOLypGMy Each press of

(VOL/PGM') switches the speaker volume bv four levels.

Press (*TONE'} after vou're connected.
The line will remain in tone dialing until disconnected.

16^' Basics

If the battery becomes weak during a call

The handset will beep every three seconds with the TALK/BATT
LOW lamp flashing at the same time. Finish your call and charge the
battery pack.

For optimum performance, charge the battery for a full 12 hours.

Note that during the first 10-15 minutes of charging, the phone will
be inactive, i.e., unable to make or receive a call.

After this initial 10-15 minutes, you may be able to use the phone, but
the battery duration will be very short; thus it is recommended that
you fully charge the battery before next use.

Redialing

1 Press (TALK), and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp

lights up.
The IN USE lamp on the base unit lights up.

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) to redial the number last dialed.

Note

if the number exceeds 32 digits or if it is erased, five short error beeps will alert
you that the number cannot be dialed.

To erase the last phone number dialed

Press ( REDIAL/PAUSE ) twice.
The number will be erased from the memory, and you will hear a long

confirmation beep.

Basics

Receiving calls

1

When you hear the phone ring,

• Press (TALK) (or any key
except (OFF)).

or

• Pick up the handset from the
base unit when the handset is
placed on the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp
and the IN USE lamp on the
base unit light up.

During a conversation, you can
adjust the handset volume.
Follow the procedure described
in the following table.

When you're done talking, press

(OFF) or replace the handset on

the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp
and the IN USE lamp on the
base unit go off.

Additional tasks

To Do this

Adjust the handset volume

Switch to another call Press (FLASH).
("call waiting" service*)

* You need to subscribe to t)\e service from your telephone company.

During phone conversations, pressC VOL/PGM).
Each press of ('VOL/PGM) switches the speaker volumebv
four levels.

Press (FLASH) aealn to return to the first caller.

18^' Basics

To turn the ringer off

Set the RING switch on the bottom to OFF.
You can save battery power.

The handset will not ring. You can still make calls,
and also receive calls if another telephone connected
to the same line rings to inform you on incoming
calls, but you cannot page the handset from the base
unit.

RING switch

Basics

Telephone Features

Speed dialing

You can dial with a touch of a few keys by storing a phone number on
a dialing key.

Storing phone numbers

1

Press (VOL/PGM).
The TALK/BATT LOW

lamp flashes.
Press (SPEED DIAU.

2

Press one of the dialing
keys

(Co )

to ®) to store

a phone number on.
You hear a confirmation

beep.
Enter the phone number

you want to store.
You can enter up to 16

digits, including a tone
and a pause, each of
which is counted as one

digit.

20™ I Telephone Features

Press (VOL/PGM).

You hear a long

confirmation beep, and
the number is stored.

The TALK/BATT LOW
lamp goes off.

Note

Do not allow more than 20 seconds to elapse between each step of the
procedure.

Tips

• If you enter a wrong number, press (VOl-/F»Gtf). then start from the
beginning.

• Use the supplied directory to write down what you stored on the speed
dialing numbers.

To' store a number to be dialed via Private Branch Exchange (PBX)

Before entering a phone number in Step 4 on page 20, do as follows:

1 Enter the outside line access digit (e.g., 9).

2 Press (REDIAL/PAUSE).

To change a stored number

Store a new number, as described previously.

Making calls with speed dialing

1 Press (TALK) and wait until the TALK/ВАТТ LOW lamp

lights up.

2 Press (SPEED DIAL).
3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((Э) to (®).

The phone number stored in the speed dialing number will be dialed.

Telephone Features

Paging

You can page the handset from the base unit.
Note that you cannot page if the handset is in use.

To page

Press ( HANDSET LOCATOR ). The handset rings.

When you keep pressing

( HANDSET LOCATOR ). the

handset rings continuously.

Note

You cannot page the handset when its RING switch is set to OFF.

22'"' Telephone Features

Answering Machine Features

Preparing the answering machine

Note that you cannot operate the base unit while the handset is in use.

Setting the day and time

Set the day and time so that you can stamp day and time for the
incoming messages. You'll hear the recorded day and time when you
play back messages.

Press CSET/REC).

^2

Press (SET/REC).

You hear a voice guide: "Please set the hour. To select, press
the SKIP or REPEAT button. To enter, press the SET

button".

Press (SKIP/QUICK) or (REPEAT/SLOW) repeatedly until the
correct hour is announced.

Press (SET/REC). ■ ^
You hear a voice guide: "Please set the minute. To select,

press the SKIP or REPEAT button. To enter, press the SET

button". continued

Press (TIME).
You hear a voice guide: "Please

set the day. To select, press the
SKIP or REPEAT button. To
enter, press the SET button".

Press ( SKIP/QUICK ) or ( REPEAT/

SLOW) repeatedly until the

correct day of the week is
announced.

Press (SKIP/QUICK) to advance,
or (REPEAT/SLOW) to go back.

Answering Machine Features

Preparing the answering machine (continued)

Press (SKIP/QUICK) or (REPEAT/SLOW) repeatedly until the correct

7

minute is announced.

Press (SET/REC).

8

You hear a long confirmation beep, followed by the day and
time. Then the phone starts counting time.

Notes

• Do not allow more than 20 seconds (or 60 seconds when setting the minute)
to elapse between each step of the procedure.

• If a power interruption occurs, the day and time will be erased.

• If the current day and time are not set, you will not hear a time stamp when
you play back recorded messages. If you try to check the current time, you
will hear five short error beeps.

To check the current time

Press (HTme).
You hear the current dav and time.

Recording the greeting

This answering machine has prerecorded greetings (see page 25).
However, you can record your own greeting.

The greeting must be between two seconds and four minutes long.
You can record only one greeting, and it is used regardless of the

answering mode ("normal" and "announcement only" modes. See page

27). Therefore, if you decide to change the mode, make sure that you

record a new greeting to match the answering mode.

24»

Answering Machine Features

Press (SET/REC).

1

Press (GREETING).

2

You hear a voice guide and a
long confirmation beep.

After the tone, start recording.
Speak about 12 inches (30 cm)
away from the microphone.