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- Page 1 Cat. No. 43-1247 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. AFX-500 Small Business Fax Switch...
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Page 2: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT Your AFX-500 is easy to operate and preset to work correctly The AFX-500 complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules . You must, for most installations, but you can easily customize its opera- upon request, provide the FCC registration number and the tion to suit your needs. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting Telephone Devices to the AFX-500 ............................4 Connecting to Power ...................................... 5 Mounting on a Wall ......................................5 Preparing an Answering Machine for Use with the AFX-500 ......................... 6 Installing an Optional Voice Data Guard ................................ 6 Basic Operation ........................................7 Operating Modes ...................................... -
Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION You can set the AFX-500 on a flat surface or mount it on a wall (see “Mounting on a Wall” on Page 5). Choose a location that • near an AC outlet Telephone System • near a telephone line jack •... -
Page 5: Connecting To Power
To connect a telephone , plug the telephone’s modular plug into the AFX-500’s jack. PHONE MOUNTING ON A WALL To mount the AFX-500 directly on a wall, you need two screws LINKED PORTS ANSWERING FAX/ (not supplied) with heads that fit the keyhole slots on the bot-... -
Page 6: Preparing An Answering Machine For Use With The Afx-500
INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL VOICE DATA GUARD If an extension phone is in use, the AFX-500 does not let its connected telephone devices access the line or interrupt the call. However, to prevent an extension phone from interrupting a... -
Page 7: Basic Operation
AFX-500. If it is a voice call, talk as usual. Otherwise: onds, it routes the call to the ANSWERING MACHINE • If you hear a fax alert tone, simply hang up. The AFX-500 jacks. If the call is not answered within six rings PHONE routes the call to the jacks. -
Page 8: Using An Answering Machine
Notes: USING A DISTINCTIVE RING SERVICE • If the AFX-500 is set to automatic mode when a call Most phone companies offer a distinctive ring service. This comes in, extension phones ring only once, then the service lets a single phone line use two or three phone num-... -
Page 9: Receiving Faxes
FAX/MODEM jacks. • To connect to the AFX-500 while it is set to automatic Fax calls can also be routed using transfer codes or a distinc- mode, add the following to the modem’s dialing string. -
Page 10: Special Features
“Command Descriptions” on Page 12. The AFX-500 has many special features that let you customize its operation to fit your needs. Using a touch-tone phone — one connected to the AFX-500’s phone jack or a remote phone — enter commands using the format:... - Page 11 Feature Command Options Default See Page Reverse Modem Tone Detection 013 (Off) 113 (On) Jack Tone Assignment 0–7 Distinctive Ring Service Detection 014 (Off) 114 (On) Distinctive Ring Service Assignment 0–3 Remote Message Notification 017 (Off) 117 (On) RMN Conditions 1–3 RMN Phone Number Up to 16 Digits...
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Page 12: Programming The Afx-500
. The AFX-500 beeps three times. Repeat this step for each feature you want to change. In automatic mode , the AFX-500 answers a call on the first Note: If you make a mistake entering a touch-tone com- ring and listens for a fax alert tone, transfer code or modem mand, the AFX-500 beeps once. -
Page 13: Automatic No Answer Transfer
With Automatic Ring Reduction turned off, the AFX-500 al- FAX/MODEM If the call is on line for more than 30 seconds, the AFX-500 re- ways allows six rings when it routes a call to the ANSWERING sets for the next call when the answering machine discon- jacks. -
Page 14: Automatic Ring Reduction Reset
ANSWERING MACHINE PHONE MACHINE PHONE jacks to two, the AFX-500 resets the number of rings to six af- ter 10 minutes of inactivity on the jacks. Note: If you have trouble accessing the line from an extension FAX/MODEM phone, press . -
Page 15: Rotary (Pulse) Dial Transfer
The code can be up to four digits, FAX/MODEM transfer is allowed from any extension phone on the same line but it cannot include #. as the AFX-500, as well as any phone connected to the AFX- 500. Related Commands: “Answering Machine and Phone Jacks Transfer Code”... -
Page 16: Single Tone Detection
This command sets the AFX-500 to detect an 1100 Hz fax single-frequency tones. When you or the AFX-500 answer a alert tone. When you or the AFX-500 answers a call, the AFX- call, the AFX-500 listens for the following tones for the dura- 500 listens for a fax alert tone. -
Page 17: Jack Tone Assignment
Default Setting: 07 Touch-Tone Command: 80xx x = 0–3 This command lets you set where the AFX-500 routes a call that includes a fax alert or modem tone. The first digit you en- Default Setting: 12 ter after the command sets which tones will be routed to the jacks;... -
Page 18: Remote Message Notification
This command sets the AFX-500 to use a Caller ID device when the AFX-500 is set to automatic mode and Rings to An- During an RMN call, you can enter your Remote Access Secu- swer Call feature is set to two rings. Instead of answering on... -
Page 19: Rings To Answering Machine And Phone Jacks
The Phantom Ring Style command is typically only used ANSWERING MACHINE PHONE times. If the call is not answered, the AFX-500 routes it to the for international applications. jacks. FAX/MODEM Break Ring... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
AFX-500 are securely connected to the correct jacks. If you still have problems, disconnect the AFX-500. If other phones on the same line work properly, the fault is in this telephone device e or its installation. If you cannot find the problem, take the AFX-500 to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
Modifying or tampering with the AFX-500’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your AFX-500 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack stor e for assistance. -
Page 22: The Fcc Wants You To Know
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW LIGHTNING In the unlikely event that your AFX-500 causes problems on Your AFX-500 has built-in protection circuits to reduce the risk the phone line, the phone company can disconnect your ser- of damage from surges in the phone and power line current. - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED...