Sony SPP-AQ500 User Manual [en, es]

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Automatic Channel Selection

Cordless Telephone with Answering

System

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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SPP-AQ500

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-AQ500 Serial No.

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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.

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12. Unplug thi.s produci 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. If liquid has been spilled into the

product. 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 arc 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 vicinitv of the leak.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS BY BATTERY. READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

i. Use only the following i\|v anJ si/c baiier>

pack; SONY BP-T16.

2. Do not dispo.se of the battery pack in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for pos.sible special disposal instructions.

?i. 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 key. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

.S. Charge the battery pack provided with or

identified for use with this produci only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the instruction manual provided for this produci.

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

7. Do not mix old and new batteries in this product.

8. Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufactures in this produci.

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) USOC-RJ11C 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 (5.0). 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. Il'your ct|uipmem (SPP-AQ.‘S()0) causes harm lo ilie lelcphone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discoiuinuance of ser\ ice 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 leiephone compain will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupied service.

7. If trouble is experienced with this equipment (SPP-AQ5()0>. for repair or warranty information, please contact Sonv Direct Response Center: Tel I-800-222-7669. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resohed.

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 and compatible.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant lo Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 lo radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful inierl’encc to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. the user is encouruged lo 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 cquipmenl into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

If your telephone is equipped with automatic dialers

When programming emergency numbers and (on 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 acti\ ities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late exemngs.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not express!) apjU'o\ed in this manual could void your authorit) to operate this equipment.

Important notice

Warning: This telephone operates as a radio transmitter. Con\ ervation' o\ er this cordless leiephone ma\ he heard b\ tuhers on radios within the area ot iiv ranee ol transmission.

Tabl6 of contents

Getting Started

6 Read this first

Step 1: Checking the package

contents

Step 2: Setting up the base unit

Step 3: Preparing the battery

pack for the handset

Basics

14 Making calls

Redialing

Receiving calls

17 Adjusting the ringer volume

Advanced Features

18 speed dialing

Paging

Using as a telephone answering machine

21 Setting up the answering

machine

21 Setting the time and the dayof

the week

22 Recording the greeting

Selecting the ring time

(on the base unit only)

24 Selecting the answering mode

Turning on the answering

machine

Listening to the messages

To play back the messages

Adjusting the speaker volume

27 27 Erasing the messages

Screening calls

Recording a telephone

conversation

Recording a memo message Operating the answering

machine from the handset Operating the answering

machine from a touch-tone phone

Additional Information

Mounting the base unit on a wall

Resetting the digital security

code Notes on power sources

36 36

Maintenance

Troubleshooting Specifications

Index

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Cietting started

Read this first

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

Step 1 (page 7)

First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories.

Step 2 (page 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.

Base unit

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About the cordless telephone

The first time you charge the battery pack, a random security code is automatically assigned between the base unit and the handset.

Only a handset which has this unique security code can make calls through the base unit. This system prevents the possibility of other cordless telephone handsets making calls through your base unit.

You can also reset the security code (see page 35).

Getting Started

Stop 3 (page 11 to 1 3 ) ^

Finally, you need to insert the battery pack into the handset and place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery pack.

That's it!

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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.

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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 noise sources such as a window by a street with heavy traffic

Away from television sets and other electronic equipment

Near a central location —^ and on a level surface

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

Away from another cordless telephone

Caution: 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 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.

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Connect the base unit

If you want to hang the base unit on a wall, mount the unit first (see

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

Raise the antenna vertical!}. Fully extend the antenna. Make sure it points toward the ceiling.

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step 2: Setting up the base unit (continued)

Notes

• Use only the supplied AC-T42 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.

Tips

• If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone service company for assistance.

• If you have two phone lines on a single jack with the first. phone line connected to center pair of w ires, and need to connect the second phone line (outer pair of wires), contact your telephone company for rew iring.

Choose the dialing mode

For the telephone to work properly, select an appropriate dialing mode (tone or pulse).

Polarity of the plug

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Center pair

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

Set the switch to

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

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step 3

Preparing the battery pack for the handset

Insert the battery pack into the handset, then place the handset on the base unit.

insert the battery pack

1 Slide open the battery compartment lid of the

handset.

Connect the cord of the battery pack correctly.

Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

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step 3: Preparing the battery pack for the handset

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Charge the battery pack

Place the handset on the base unit. The CHARGE lamp lights up. It takes about

12 hours to charge the battery pack.

CHARGE lamp

Battery duration

A fully charged battery pack lasts for about:

• 6 hours when you use the handset continuously.

• 14 days when the handset is in standby mode. You can save the handset battery power by setting the RING ON/

ВАТТ SAVE switch to ВАТТ SAVE. The handset won't ring (see page 17).

Notes

• The battery pack will gradually discharge over a long period of time, even if iit>i in

use.

• The CHARGE lamp of the base unit is always lighted when the handsel is placed

on the base unit, even if the battery pack has been fully charged.

when to charge the battery pack

As long as the handset is placed on the base unit after each call, the

battery pack will be recharged continuously.

If the handset battery becomes weak

You will hear a beep every three seconds during the conversation.

The call will be disconnected in one minute.

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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-T16 rechargeable battery pack.

Note

If the handsel battery is completely discharged, the digital security code will be erased and all programmed numbers will be lost from memory. In this case, first recharge the battery for more than 12 hours, then store the numbers into the memory for speed dialing again {see page 18). The digital security code will be automatically set when you replace the handset onto the base unit.

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Basics

Making calls

Additional tasks

Press (talk) and wait until the TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up. You then hear a dial tone. If you hear beeps, move closer to the base unit.

Dial the phone number.

When you’re done talking, press Ctalk), or replace the handset on the base unit.

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.

Select better channel (only on the handset)

Switch to tone dialing temporarily

If the handset battery becomes weak during a call

The handset will beep every three seconds. The call will be disconnected after one minute. Replace the handset on the base unit to charae.

14™ Basics

Do this

Press ( CHANNEL ).

Press TONE (*) after you’re connected. The line will remain in tone dialing until

disconnected.

Redialing

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

2 Press ( R ED IA L/P AU S E) to redial the number last dialed.

Note

If the number exceed.s .12 digii.s or there i.s no previou.s number dialed, the beep.s will

alert you that the number can't be dialed.

To erase the last phone number dialed

While the telephone isn't in use. press (R E DIAL /P A US E) twice.

The number will be erased from the memory, and you’ll hear a long confirmation beep.

Note

Make sure that the RING O.N/B.ATT SA'VE switch is set to RING ON for this operation.

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Receiving calls

Additional tasks

1 When you hear the phone ring, press

CtALK) (or any dialing key including ® and (D). The TALK/BATT LOW lamp lights up.

When you’re done talking, press (talk). or replace the handset on the base unit. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off.

Switch to another call* ("call waiting" service)

16™ Basics

Do this

Press (flash). Press the button again to get back to the first caller.

You need to subscribe to this service from your telephone company.

Adjusting the ringer volume

Tip

If you can hear the base unit ring on incoming calls, you can make the handset not ring by setting the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch to ВАТТ SAVE. You can still make or receive calls by pressing (TALK).

Press (RING SET).

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Press Gl) or CE) to select "HIGH" “LOW", or “OFF”.

Press ( RING SET) twice. You will hear a confirmation beep by each pressing.

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Speed dialing

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

Storing phone numbers

1 P res s (SP E ED D I^P G M ).

The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes.

2 Press one of the dialing keys (®

to ®) for the phone number to be stored.

3 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 dicit.

P res s (SP E ED D IA L /P G M ~).

You hear a long confirmation beep. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp goes off and the number is stored.

Notes

• To More ihe previou'- nunihcr dialed, press (REDIALTpAUSE) divcclly alter step 2. Then «0 to ^lep 4. II' the number e.seceds 16 digits or there is no prer ious number dialed. fi\e short error beeps sound and storing is canceled.

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

• Make sure that RING ON/BATT .SAVE switch is set to RING ON.

Tips

If uiu enter a w rong ituniher. start from the beginning You can't receire calls while you're storing mimhers.

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18™ Advanced Features

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

Before entering a phone number in Step 3 on the previous page, do as follows:

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

iZ Press ( REDIAL7PAUSE ) to enter a pause.

To change a stored number

Store a new number, as described on the previous page.

Making calls with speed dialing

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

2 Press C SPEED DIAL/PGfyQ.

3 Enter the desired speed dialing number ((0) to (D).

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

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Paging

You can page the handset from the base unit.

Press ( page). The paging signal is heard from the handset. When you press (PAGE) for a moment,

the paging signal sounds for one second. Or the paging signal sounds continuously as long as you keep pressing C PAGF).

Notes

• It' a call comes in during paging, paging is canceled.

• You cannoi page when the handsel is engaged in conversation.

• It’ the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch on the handsel is set to ВАТТ SAVE, the paging signal doesn’t ring.

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Using as a telephone answering machine

Setting up the answering machine

As you proceed the operation, you will hear the operation guidance.

Setting the time and the day of the week

1 Press (REMOTE).

The REMOTE lamp lights up. The day of the week, time and new message number are announced.

Press ®.

Set the day of the week using the dialing keys.

Sunday - 03, Monday - (D, Tuesday - (3), Wednesday - ®, Thursday - (5), Friday - d), Saturday - CZ)

Set the hour using the dialing keys ((0)QI)

... CD®). To set 3 o’clock, press CQ)C3).

Set the minutes using the dialing keys

(CQ)® ... (5)®). To set 8 minutes, press ®CE).

Set the AM or PM.

To set AM, press ®. To set PM, press ®. A long confirmation beep sounds, and the day of the week, time are announced. The Clock starts.

/ Press (REMOTE).

The REMOTE lamp goes off.

Notes

• Make sure that the RING ON/BATT SAVE switch is set to RING ON.

• If two minutes have passed during operation, the setting is canceled. Try again from the beginning.

• During the power interruption, the clock stops. So if this happens, reset the lime.

Tip

The clock has started when the power cord was first connected.

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Recording the greeting

You can record your own greeting for the “normal” and

“annoucement only” mode.

Press CREMOTE).

The REMOTE lamp lights up.

Press GREETING/®. You will hear an operation guidance from the handset.

Speak into the handset.

You can record up to one minute.

To stop recording, press STOP/®. A long confirmation beep sounds, and your greeting will be played back.

) Press CrEMOTE).

The REMOTE lamp goes off.

Notes

• Make sure thal ihe RING ON/BATT SAVH switch is set to RING ON.

• If the greeting is shorter than 2 seconds, five short error beeps sound and the greeting is not recorded.

• This answering machine has also prerecorded greeting. You can use following greeting. ifyt)u don't record your ow n greeting.

Tip

To record the greeting from a touch-tone phone, see page

Prerecorded greeting

Normal mode: “Hello, I'm unable to answer your call right

now. Please leave your name, number and message after the tone.”

ANN ONLY mode: "Hello. I'm unable to answer your call right

now. Please call again, thunk you."

Tip

If yt)U u ant to record your own "anmninccmeni (Mii)" greeting, do the aho\ e sequence after setting the AUDIBLI: ON/OKF - ANN ONLY switch to ANN ONLY (see page

24). Otheruise the ■'normal" greeting w ill be recorded.

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To change the greeting

Do in the same way as described on the previous page. The new

greeting replaces the old one, if you record the greeting shorter than 2

seconds, five short error beeps sound and switch to the prerecorded

greeting aulomalically.

Selecting the ring time (on the base unit only)

You can select the number of rings before the phone answers to take

a message. There are three modes. ?>, 5, and TS (Toll saver).

Press (RING SET ) twice.

Press or (2D select “?i times”, "5 times", or "Toll saver”. To answei' after 3 rings, .select "3 times". To answer after 5 rings, select ‘‘.3 times". Select "Toll saver” to answer after 3 times when there is a new message and after 5 times when there is no new message.

Press (RING SET). You will hear a long confirmation beep.

Note

Do iiol allow more ihan ^0 seconds lo elapse beluecn each siep ot'ihe procedure.

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Setting up the answering machine (continued)

Selecting the answering mode

You can set the answering machine to record incoming messages (Normal mode), or just to make an announcement without recording messages (Announcement only mode).

In the normal mode, you also have the option of having a beep to tell you if you have received any new incoming messages.

To record incoming messages

When you want to have beeps (audible indicator)

When you do not want to have beeps

Annoucement only

The answering machine does not record incoming messages.

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Turning on the answering machine

Notes

• If the remaUiiiig recording time becomes less than 4 minutes and 30 seconds, the remaining recording time is announced.

• If 4 minutes have passed while recording the incoming message, the line is d isconnected automatical I y.

• If the message is shorter than 2 seconds, the message is not recorded.

Tip

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To turn off the answering machine

Pre,s.s (ANSWER ).

The answering machine is turned off and the message counter goes off.

Tip

You can turn the answering machine on/off using the handset, too (see page 31).

To (urn the answering machine on/off from a touch-tone phone, see page 33.

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Listening to the messages

If there are new messages, the number of new messages flash. You will hear beeps in the AUDIBLE ON mode.

To play back the messages

Press (PLAY/STOP). The unit plays back from

the first new messaue.

(SKIP/QUICK)

Note

If a call comes in during (he playback, the playback stops.

Tip

You can also listen to the message by using the handset (see page 31) To play back the message from a touch-tone phone, see page 33.

To skip the current message

Press ( SKIP/QUICK ) during playback.

To repeat the current message

Press ( REPEAT/SLOW ) during playback. If \ ou press the button again within two seconds after the current

message has started, you go to the previous message.

To stop playback

Press ( PLAY/STOP ).

To play back quickly

Keep pressing (SKIP/QUICK) during playback. Release (SKIP/QUICK) to return to normal playback.

To play back slowly

Keep pressing ( REPEAT/SLQW ) during playback. Release C REPEAT/SLOW ) to return to normal playback.

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