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Cat. No. 43-1246
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AFX-400
Three-Device Home Fax Switch
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INTRODUCTION The RadioShack AFX-400 Three-Device Home Fax Switch al- READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION lows you to connect a telephone, an answering machine, and a fax machine or modem to a single telephone line, eliminating Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power the expense of installing a second line. Your AFX-400 is easy from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the de- to install. It connects to an existing telephone jack and re- vice’s ringer equivalence number, or
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CONTENTS Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Making the Connections .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Mounting on a Wall ................................................................................................
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INSTALLATION You can place the AFX-400 on a flat surface or mount it on a 3. To connect a modem instead of a fax machine, plug the wall (see “Mounting on a Wall” on Page 5). Choose a location modular cord from its line input jack into the FAX/MODEM that is: jack on the back panel of the AFX-400. Set the modem’s ring number to its minimum setting (typically 1 ring). • near an AC outlet • near a telephone line jack • out of the way of normal activities TEL ANSWERING FAX/ SWITCH PHONE LINE MA
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7. Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the 12VAC PREPARING AN ANSWERING MACHINE jack, then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. The FOR USE WITH THE AFX-400 POWER indicator on the front of the AFX-400 lights. 1. Be sure your answering machine is set to answer calls in less than six rings, because the AFX-400 will ring the ANSWERING MACHINE jack only six times before routing #1 Operating Mode AX/ SWITCH #2 Caller ID the call to the FAX/MODEM jack. #3 DEM SETTINGS Distinctive Ri
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OPERATION The AFX-400 manages your incoming calls by listening for a Automatic Ring Reduction fax alert tone or transfer code, then routing the call to the cor- rect jack. When the AFX-400 routes a call to the ANSWERING MACHINE and PHONE jacks, it allows six rings for you to answer before it •A fax alert tone (CNG tone) is a signal sent by most fax routes the call to the FAX/MODEM jack. machines to tell the receiving device that a fax will be transmitted. It is a short beep that repeats every th
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RECEIVING VOICE CALLS USING AN ANSWERING MACHINE To answer a call, pick up any phone on the same line as the When your answering machine answers a call, the AFX-400 AFX-400. If it is a voice call, talk as usual. Otherwise: monitors the call for a fax alert tone or transfer code. If it hears FAX/MODEM one of these signals, it routes the call to the jack. • If you a hear a fax alert tone, enter # 9 1 and hang up. The FAX/MODEM AFX-400 will route the call to the jack. When your answering machine
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RECEIVING FAXES RECEIVING MODEM CALLS Most fax machines send a fax alert tone before transmitting a Unlike most fax machines, modems do not send an alert tone. fax. When the AFX-400 hears a fax alert tone, it automatically Modem calls must be routed using transfer codes or a distinc- FAX/MODEM routes the call to the jack. tive ring service (see “Using a Distinctive Ring Service” on Page 9). Fax calls can also be routed using transfer codes or a distinc- tive ring service (see “Using a Distincti
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SPECIAL FEATURES • Calls to the main number are not answered. USING CALLER ID • Calls to the second number are routed to the ANSWERING If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local phone MACHINE and PHONE jacks. company, the phone company sends information about the • Calls to the third number are routed to the FAX/MODEM caller between the first and second ring of each call. jack. When the AFX-400 is operating in office mode, it is preset to Follow these steps to turn distinctive ring id
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USING YOUR FAX MACHINE AS A SCANNER If your computer has a fax/modem card installed, the AFX-400 lets you use your fax machine as a full-page scanner. Follow these steps to scan a document through the AFX-400. 1. Connect a fax machine to the FAX/MODEM jack, and con- nect your fax/modem to the PHONE jack. 2. Set your fax/modem’s software to receive a fax, and set it to answer after one or two rings. 3. Put the document to be scanned into the fax machine. 4. Lift the fax machine’s telephone hands
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is line sharing? Is there any special information I need to know about re- ceiving faxes from a fax machine that uses auto-dial? Line sharing lets you use one telephone line for more than one purpose. For example, you can use one telephone line for reg- Yes. Auto-dialing fax machines must connect with the receiv- ular calls, fax or modem transmissions, or calls to your an- ing fax machine usually within about 35 seconds. Otherwise, swering machine. Line sharing elimina
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TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your AFX-400 Home Fax Switch, but if you do, the following suggestions might help. Problem Suggestion The power indicator does not light. Be sure the AC adapter is properly connected. The power indicator flashes when the AFX-400 is not Check that the line cord between the TEL LINE jack and the in use. wall jack is properly connected. No dial tone on a phone connected to the AFX-400. Be sure all the line cords connecting phone device
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack AFX-400 Home Fax Switch is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your AFX-400 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the AFX-400 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the AFX-400 only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, and distort or melt plasti
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW LIGHTNING In the unlikely event that your AFX-400 causes problems on Your AFX-400 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. vice. The phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. advance notice is not practical, the phone company notifies However, lightning striking the phone lin
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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 LI
