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Cat. No. 43-768
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-1006
Digital Answering System Telephone
with Time/Day Stamp
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Memo Recording — lets you leave
messages for yourself or others in
your home or office.
Outgoing Message Remote Skip —
stops playing your outgoing message
during remote operation as soon as
you press
.
Two-Way Recording — lets you
record both sides of your phone con-
versation.
This system has been tested and
found to comply with all applicable UL
and FCC standards.
Room Monitor — lets you listen from
a remote phone to the room where the
TAD-1006 is installed.
We recommend you record your sys-
tem’s serial number here. The number
is on the bottom of the TAD-1006.
Volume Control — lets you adjust the
TAD-1006’s speaker volume for mes-
sage playback.
Serial Number __________________
Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops
recording when you pick up any
phone on the same line as the TAD-
1006, and resets to answer the next
call.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-
ard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION
Remote Operation — lets you use a
touch-tone phone (or rotary phone
and pocket tone dialer) to operate the
TAD-1006 while you are away from
your home or office.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Programmable Remote Operation
Security Code — lets you set your
own 3-digit security code for remote
operation.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
Remote Answer-On — lets you call
the TAD-1006 from a remote location
and set it to answer calls.
Toll-Saver — lets you avoid unneces-
sary toll charges when you call by
long-distance to check your messag-
es.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
!
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READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
FCC STATEMENT
Your system complies with Part 68 of
FCC Rules. You must, upon request,
provide the FCC registration number
and the REN to your phone company.
Both numbers appear on the bottom
of your system.
We have designed your system to
conform to federal regulations, and
you can connect it to most telephone
lines. However, each device that you
connect to the phone line draws pow-
er from the line. We refer to this power
draw as the device’s ringer equiva-
lence number, or REN. The REN is
shown on the bottom of your system.
Note: You must not connect your
system to:
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
If you are using more than one device
on the line, add up all the RENs. If the
total is more than five, your phone
might not ring or your system might
not answer. In rural areas, a total REN
of three might impair ringer operation.
If ringer operation is impaired, remove
one of the devices from the line.
• Most electronic key phone sys-
tems
This device compiles with Part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harm-
ful interference.
• This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including inter-
ference
that
may
cause
undesirable operation.
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 7
Selecting a Location ........................................................................................ 7
Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................................ 7
Installing a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 8
Mounting the TAD-1006 .................................................................................. 9
Placing on a Desktop ................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Wall Bracket .................................................................... 9
Mounting on a Wall Plate ........................................................................ 10
Mounting Directly on the Wall ................................................................. 11
Connecting the Handset ............................................................................... 12
Setting the TONE-PULSE Switch ................................................................. 12
Telephone Operation ......................................................................................... 13
Using REDIAL ............................................................................................... 13
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line ........................................................... 13
Using Memory Dialing ................................................................................... 13
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................. 14
Storing a Pause in Memory .................................................................... 15
Dialing a Stored Number ........................................................................ 15
TAD Preparation ................................................................................................ 16
Turning the TAD On/Off ................................................................................. 16
Setting the Day and Time .............................................................................. 16
Setting the Number of Rings ......................................................................... 17
Recording Announcements ........................................................................... 18
Recording the Outgoing Announcement ................................................ 18
Checking/Deleting the Outgoing Announcement .................................... 19
Recording the Memory Full Announcement ........................................... 19
Checking/Deleting the Memory Full Announcement .............................. 19
TAD Operation ................................................................................................... 20
Setting the TAD to Answer/Not Answer Calls ............................................... 20
Answering Calls ...................................................................................... 20
Using the Announcement-Only Feature ........................................................ 21
Recording the Announcement-Only Message ........................................ 21
Turning Announcement-Only On/Off ...................................................... 21
Checking/Deleting the Announcement-Only Message ........................... 22
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Screening Calls ............................................................................................. 22
Recording a 2-Way Conversation .................................................................. 22
Recording a Memo ........................................................................................ 23
Playing Messages ......................................................................................... 23
Playing Incoming Messages ................................................................... 24
Playing 2-Way Conversations ................................................................. 24
Playing Memos ....................................................................................... 24
Deleting Messages ........................................................................................ 25
Remote TAD Operation ...................................................................................... 26
Using the Toll-Saver ...................................................................................... 26
Changing the Remote Code .......................................................................... 26
Remote Answer-On ....................................................................................... 27
Using Remote Commands ............................................................................ 27
List of Remote Commands ..................................................................... 29
Problem Solving ................................................................................................. 30
Resetting the TAD-1006 ................................................................................ 32
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 33
Lightning ........................................................................................................ 34
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INSTALLATION
Important: To be sure your TAD-1006
works properly, follow this sequence
to install it.
company update the wiring for
you.
• The phone company will charge
you for the installation of neces-
sary jacks.
1. Select a location (see “Selecting a
Location”).
2. Connect the AC adapter (see
“Connecting the AC Adapter”).
• The USOC number of the jack to
be installed is RJ11C for a base-
board jack or RJ11W for a wall-
plate jack.
3. Install
a
backup battery (see
“Installing a Backup Battery” on
Page 8).
4. Mount the TAD-1006 (see “Mount-
ing the TAD-1006” on Page 9).
CONNECTING THE AC
ADAPTER
5. Connect the handset (see “Con-
necting the Handset” on Page 12).
Caution: You must use a Class II AC
adapter that supplies 12 volts of pow-
er, delivers at least 200 milliamps, and
has a plug that properly fits the TAD-
1006’s 12V DC jack with its center tip
set to negative. The supplied adapter
meets these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the
adapter and the TAD-1006.
6. Set the TONE-PULSE switch (see
“Setting
the
TONE-PULSE
Switch” on Page 12).
SELECTING A
LOCATION
Select a location for the TAD-1006
that is near a modular phone jack and
an AC outlet, and out of the way of
normal activities. You can place the
TAD-1006 on a flat surface (such as a
desktop or counter-top), mount it on a
modular jack wall plate, or mount it di-
rectly on the wall.
illustration
Notes:
1. Insert the small round plug of the
supplied AC adapter into the 12V
DC jack, then press the adapter’s
cord into the strain-relief slot on
the bottom of the TAD-1006.
• If the phone line jack is not a mod-
ular jack, you must update the wir-
ing. You can convert the wiring
yourself, using jacks and adapters
available at any Radio Shack
store. Or, you can let the phone
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2. Plug the other end of the AC
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
INSTALLING A BACKUP
BATTERY
The TAD-1006 initializes, the L.
BATT (low battery) indicator lights
steadily, and the ANSWER,
MEMO, and PLAY indicators flash
six times. Then the TAD-1006
beeps once and the ANSWER
indicator lights steadily.
If AC power fails or you unplug the
TAD-1006, a 9V backup battery (not
supplied) saves the messages and the
settings for the day, time, and security
code. We recommend you use an al-
kaline battery, such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 23-553.
1. To open the battery compartment
cover on the bottom of the TAD-
1006, loosen the screw in the
cover with a small Phillips screw-
driver, then lift off the cover.
illustration
Notes:
• Be sure not to press any of the
TAD-1006’s buttons while you are
plugging the adapter into the AC
outlet. If you accidentally press a
button, unplug the adapter from
the AC outlet, then plug it back in.
illustration
• The answering system on your
TAD-1006 cannot operate without
AC power. However, you can
make and answer calls on the
telephone without AC power.
2. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly
to the battery connector, then put
the battery into the compartment.
illustration
3. Replace the cover, then tighten
the screw.
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Replace the battery if the L.BATT (low
battery) indicator turns on while the
AC adapter is properly connected.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
Connecting the Wall Bracket
illustration
If you plan to mount the TAD-1006 on
a modular jack wall plate or directly on
the wall, you must first connect the
supplied mounting bracket to the back
of the TAD-1006. To connect the
bracket, insert the tabs on the bracket
into the slots closest to the battery
compartment, then press the bracket
to the phone until it snaps into place.
Cautions:
• Before you replace the battery, be
sure the supplied adapter is
securely connected to an AC out-
let and to the jack on the back of
the TAD-1006. Otherwise, you
might lose any stored information.
illustration
• Always use a fresh battery of the
required size and type.
• Dispose of the battery promptly
and properly. Do not bury or burn
it.
To remove the bracket after attaching
it, simply press in the tab on each side
of the bracket and lift the bracket away
from the TAD-1006.
MOUNTING THE
TAD-1006
Placing on a Desktop
illustration
illustration
1. Plug one end of the supplied mod-
TO LINE
ular cord into the
the back of the TAD-1006.
jack on
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4. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the studs on the wall
plate, then slide the TAD-1006
down onto the wall plate until it is
secure.
Mounting on a Wall Plate
1. Plug one end of the supplied mod-
ular cord into the TO LINE jack on
the back of the TAD-1006.
illustration
illustration
2. As shown below, press the modu-
lar cord into the right groove on
the mounting bracket and press
the AC adapter’s cord into the left
groove.
5. Press up on the handset holder to
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
illustration
illustration
3. Plug the other end of the modular
cord into the modular wall plate.
illustration
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4. As shown below, press the modu-
lar cord into the right groove on
the mounting bracket and press
the AC adapter’s cord into the left
groove.
Mounting Directly on the Wall
To install the TAD-1006 directly on the
wall, you need a drill and two screws
(not supplied) with heads that fit into
the keyhole slots on the mounting
bracket.
illustration
1. At the desired mounting location,
drill two holes 315/16 inches apart,
one above the other.
illustration
5. Plug the other end of the modular
cord into a modular phone jack.
6. Line up the keyhole slots on the
bracket with the screws in the
wall, then slide the TAD-1006
down onto the screws until it is
secure.
2. Thread a screw into each hole
until the screw’s head extends
about 1/4 inch from the wall.
illustration
illustration
3. Plug one end of the supplied mod-
ular cord into the TO LINE jack on
the back of the TAD-1006.
illustration
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7. Press up on the handset holder to
remove it, turn it over so its tabbed
edge faces up, then press it back
down into its slot on the base.
SETTING THE TONE-
PULSE SWITCH
TONE-PULSE
Set
for the type of ser-
vice you have. If you are not sure
which type you have, do this test.
illustration
illustration
CONNECTING THE
HANDSET
TONE-
1. Lift the handset and set
PULSE TONE
to
.
To connect the handset to the base of
the TAD-1006, plug one end of the
supplied coiled cord into the modular
jack on the handset, then plug the oth-
er end into the modular jack on the
side of the TAD-1006. Place the hand-
set on the cradle.
2. When you hear the dial tone,
0
press any number other than .
If the dial tone stops, you have
TONE-
touch-tone service. Leave
PULSE TONE
set to
.
If the dial tone continues, you
TONE-
have pulse service. Set
PULSE PULSE
to
.
illustration
Note: Your local Radio Shack store
carries several different lengths of
coiled phone cords. A longer cord is
especially useful if you mount the
TAD-1006 on a wall.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Use the telephone as you would any
other to make and answer a call.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
This section explains how to use your
TAD-1006’s special telephone fea-
tures.
If you have pulse service and TONE-
PULSE is set to PULSE, you can tem-
porarily switch to sending tones for
banking services or computer transac-
tions.
USING REDIAL
Dial the number as usual, then simply
To redial the last number dialed, lift
the handset. When you hear the dial
tone, press REDIAL. The phone auto-
matically dials the last number dialed.
press
at the appropriate place in
the call to change to tone dialing.
The phone automatically returns to
pulse dialing when you end the call.
illustration
USING MEMORY
DIALING
The TAD-1006 has two types of mem-
ory — priority and standard — that let
you store and easily dial up to 13
numbers. You can store up to 3 num-
bers in priority memory and dial them
at the press of a single button. You
can store up to 10 numbers in stan-
dard memory and dial those numbers
at the press of just two buttons.
Note: The TAD-1006’s redial memory
holds up to 32 digits, so you can redial
long-distance as well as local phone
numbers.
Note: Each phone number stored in
either memory can be up to 16 digits
long.
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4. To store the number in a priority
memory location, press a priority
Storing a Number in Memory
Note: It is not unusual to hear beep-
ing/buzzing or the operator’s voice on
the line as you store a number in the
TAD-1006’s memory.
memory dial key (
P1, P2, or P3) to
store the number in that location.
To store the number in a standard
memory location, press a number
key (0-9) to store the number in
that location.
1. Press STORE.
To store additional numbers, repeat
Steps 1-4 for each number you want
to store.
illustration
Notes:
2. Enter the number you want to
store (up to 16 digits).
• You cannot erase a number in
memory, but you can change it by
storing a new one in its place.
Notes:
• You can store phone numbers
or special banking or telephone
service numbers (such as
access codes or account num-
bers) in memory.
• Write the memory location num-
ber and name associated with that
number on the TAD-1006’s mem-
ory dialing card. (Use pencil in
case you want to change it later.)
To use the card, grasp and gently
pull the tab on the front of the
TAD-1006.
• For security purposes, we rec-
ommend that you do not store
private numbers, such as per-
sonal identification numbers or
passwords, in memory.
illustration
• If you have pulse service and
want to use tone dialing, enter
at the appropriate place in
the sequence of numbers.
• To store one or more pauses in
the memory number, see “Stor-
ing a Pause in Memory” on
Page 15.
3. Press STORE again.
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Storing a Pause in Memory
Dialing a Stored Number
In some telephone systems, you must
dial an access code (9, for example)
and wait for a second dial tone before
you can dial an outside number. You
can store the access code with the
phone number; however, you must
also store a pause after the access
code to allow the outside line time to
connect.
To dial a number stored in a priority
memory location, simply press that
number’s priority memory dial key (P1,
P2, or P3).
To dial a number stored in a standard
memory location, press MEM then the
desired memory number (0-9).
To add one or more 2-second pauses
to a phone number you are storing in
memory, press REDIAL at each point
where a pause is needed.
illustration
illustration
Note: Each pause entry counts as one
memory digit in the stored number.
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TAD PREPARATION
Complete the procedures in this sec-
tion before you begin using the TAD to
answer calls.
Notes:
• Once you turn on the TAD, it is set
to answer calls (see “Setting the
TAD to Answer/Not Answer Calls”
on Page 20).
Notes:
• The keypad is located under the
cover on the front of the TAD-
1006. Lift the cover to access the
keys.
• You can also turn on the TAD
remotely (see “Remote Answer-
On” on Page 27).
SETTING THE DAY
AND TIME
illustration
You must set the current day and time
so the TAD will record the day and
time on each incoming message,
memo, and 2-way conversation it
records.
• Before you begin any of the pro-
cedures in this section, be sure
the TAD is turned on (see “Turning
the TAD On/Off”).
Note: In Steps 2-6, you must enter
your selection within 7 seconds after
the TAD finishes saying the instruc-
tion. Otherwise, the TAD beeps three
times then exits the program mode. If
this happens, start over again at
Step 1.
TURNING THE TAD
ON/OFF
To turn on the TAD, press ON/OFF so
the ANSWER indicator turns on.
1. Press DELETE/PROG. The TAD
beeps once.
illustration
illustration
To turn off the TAD, press ON/OFF
again so the ANSWER indicator turns
off.
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2. Press 1/TIME. The TAD says,
“Press one for Monday, two for
Tuesday, three for Wednesday,
four for Thursday, five for Friday,
six for Saturday, seven for Sun-
day.”
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
The TAD is preset to sound four rings
before it answers the first call. Follow
these steps to change the number of
rings (from 1-9).
illustration
:
Notes
• If you plan to check your mes-
sages by long distance, be sure
the number of rings is set to at
least three to avoid unnecessary
long distance charges when you
call to check your messages (see
3. Press a number button to set the
day of the week. The TAD says
the day of week and, “Enter the
time.”
“Using
the
Toll-Saver”
on
4. Press two digits for the hour. The
TAD says the hour.
Page 26).
• In Steps 2 and 3, you must enter
your selection within 7 seconds.
Otherwise, the TAD beeps three
times then exits the programming
mode. If this happens, start over
again at Step 1.
: If you make an invalid entry
Note
(for example, 00 or 13), the TAD
beeps three times and repeats,
“Enter the time.”
5. Press two digits for the minute.
The TAD says the minute and,
“Press one for AM, two for PM.”
1. Press DELETE/PROG. The TAD
beeps once.
: If you make an invalid entry
Note
2. Press 3/RING. The TAD beeps
(for example, 66), the TAD does
not respond. Make a correct entry
within 7 seconds.
once.
6. Press 1 or 2. The TAD says, “AM ”
or, “PM,” then the current day and
time.
illustration
To hear the current day of the week
and time at any time, press 1/TIME.
3. Enter the desired number of rings
(up to 9) using the small keypad
on the TAD. The TAD repeats the
number, then beeps twice.
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OGM
2. Release
and record your
RECORDING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
announcement (at least 2 sec-
onds, but no more than 1 minute
long). Speak toward the front of
the TAD-1006 from about 12
inches away.
Recording the Outgoing
Announcement
The TAD has a built-in outgoing an-
nouncement that says “Please leave
your message after the tone.”
illustration
You can record a different announce-
ment (up to 1 minute long) for the call-
er to hear when the TAD answers a
call.
Note: Be sure the outgoing mes-
sage you record is at least 2 sec-
onds long, otherwise the TAD
might not operate properly.
Important Hints:
3. When you finish speaking, press
• We recommend you write down
ON/OFF
. The TAD beeps once, the
your
announcement
before
announcement plays, then the
ANSWER indicator stops flashing
and the TAD beeps once more.
recording it. If you plan to record
caller’s messages, ask for the
caller’s name, phone number, and
message.
Notes:
• If you do not press
• For your security, do not tell call-
ers that you are not home.
Instead, say that you cannot come
to the phone right now.
ON/OFF
, the
TAD automatically stops recording
after 1 minute then plays the
announcement you recorded.
• To
change
the
outgoing
Follow these steps to record your out-
going announcement.
announcement, you can repeat
these steps to record over the cur-
rent one, or delete the current one
so the TAD uses its built-in outgo-
ing announcement (see “Check-
ing/Deleting the Outgoing An-
nouncement”).
OGM
1. Press and hold
(outgoing
message) until the TAD beeps
and the ANSWER indicator
flashes.
illustration
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Checking/Deleting the
Outgoing Announcement
illustration
You can press OGM at any time to
play the outgoing announcement. Ad-
just VOLUME on the side of the TAD to
a comfortable listening level.
2. Speak toward the front of the
TAD-1006 in a strong voice from
about 12 inches away.
illustration
3. Press ON/OFF when you finish
recording the announcement. The
TAD plays the current memory full
announcement.
To stop listening to the outgoing an-
nouncement before it ends, press ON/
OFF.
ON/OFF,
Note: If you do not press
To delete your recorded outgoing an-
nouncement, press DELETE/PROG
while it is playing. The TAD beeps
twice and is then set to use its built-in
announcement.
the TAD automatically stops
recording after 1 minute then
plays the announcement you
recorded.
Checking/Deleting the
Memory Full Announcement
Recording the Memory Full
Announcement
You can press 4/OGM2 at any time to
play the memory full announcement.
Adjust VOLUME on the side of the TAD
to a comfortable listening level.
The TAD has a built-in memory full an-
nouncement. When the memory be-
comes full and the TAD can no longer
record messages, the ANSWER,
PLAY and MEMO indicators flash, and
the TAD announces “Memory is full.”
To stop listening to the memory full
announcement before it ends, press
ON/OFF.
Follow these steps if you want to
record your own memory full an-
nouncement (up to 1 minute long).
To delete your recorded memory full
announcement, press DELETE/PROG
while it is playing. The TAD beeps
twice and is then set to use its built-in
announcement.
1. Press and hold 4/OGM2 until the
TAD beeps and the ANSWER
indicator flashes.
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TAD OPERATION
Be sure you complete the procedures
in “Installation” and “TAD Preparation”
before you begin using the TAD.
the next call. The PLAY indicator
flashes to indicate an incoming mes-
sage(s) has been recorded.
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER/NOT ANSWER
CALLS
illustration
To set the TAD to answer calls, simply
turn it on by pressing ON/OFF so the
ANSWER indicator turns on.
Notes:
• Many local phone companies use
calling party control (CPC) to sig-
nal that the caller has hung up.
Your TAD recognizes a CPC sig-
nal and releases the line. If the
TAD records phone company
messages or dial tones, your local
phone company probably does
not use CPC.
illustration
Note: You can also use a remote
phone to set the TAD to answer calls.
• If the TAD reaches 100 percent
full while a caller is leaving a mes-
sage, the TAD hangs up. When
the next call comes in, the TAD
plays the memory full announce-
ment.
See
“Remote
Answer-On”
on
Page 27.
To set the TAD to not answer calls,
simply turn it off by pressing ON/OFF
so the ANSWER indicator turns off.
• If the caller hangs up or is silent
for more than 7 seconds after
speaking for less than 2 seconds,
or if the incoming message is less
than 2 seconds in length, the TAD
hangs up and resets to answer
the next call, but does not record
a message.
Answering Calls
After the TAD answers a call, the out-
going announcement plays, then the
TAD sounds a beep and begins re-
cording.
After the call is over (when the caller
hangs up or the maximum message
length of 1 minute is reached), the
TAD hangs up and resets to answer
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• If the TAD answers when the
memory is full, it plays the mem-
ory full announcement, waits 7
seconds for any remote operation
commands (see “Using Remote
Commands” on Page 27), then
hangs up. The TAD cannot record
additional messages until you
delete some of the old ones (see
“Deleting Messages” on Page 25).
once and the ANSWER indicator
flashes.
illustration
OGM
2. Release
and record your
message. Speak toward the front
of the TAD-1006 from about 12
inches away.
USING THE
ANNOUNCEMENT-ONLY
FEATURE
3. When you finish speaking, press
ON/OFF
. The TAD beeps once and
plays the announcement-only
message, then the ANSWER indi-
cator stops flashing and the TAD
beeps again. The announcement-
only feature is now on.
Your TAD’s announcement-only fea-
ture lets you set the TAD-1006 to play
a message for the caller, then auto-
matically hang up without letting the
caller leave a message. This is useful
if you want to tell callers about an
event.
Turning Announcement-Only
On/Off
Note: When the TAD is set for an-
nouncement-only, you cannot set it to
record calls using the remote com-
mands as described in “Remote An-
swer-On” on Page 27.
To turn on the announcement-only
ANNOUNCE
feature at any time, press
ONLY
. The ANN indicator turns on and
the TAD beeps twice.
To turn off the announcement-only
Recording the
Announcement-Only
Message
ANNOUNCE ONLY
feature, press
. The
ANN indicator turns off and the TAD
beeps twice.
ANNOUNCE ONLY
1. Press
so the
TAD beeps twice and the ANN
indicator turns on, then press and
OGM
hold
until the TAD beeps
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Note: If you pick up the phone just as
the TAD answers, the TAD might not
stop recording. If this happens, hang
up the phone momentarily, then pick it
up again.
Checking/Deleting the
Announcement-Only
Message
You can press OGM while the ANN in-
dicator is turned on to play the an-
nouncement-only message. Adjust
VOLUME on the side of the TAD to a
comfortable listening level.
RECORDING A 2-WAY
CONVERSATION
To stop listening to the message be-
fore it ends, press ON/OFF.
You can record both sides of a con-
versation on the TAD-1006’s built-in
phone or on any phone connected to
the same phone line as the TAD-
1006.
To delete your recorded announce-
ment-only message, press DELETE/
PROG while the TAD is playing it.
At any time during the conversation,
press and hold 2-WAY for about 2 sec-
onds. The ANSWER indicator flashes,
and the TAD beeps once, then begins
recording.
Note: If you delete your recorded an-
nouncement-only message, to use the
announcement-only feature again,
you must first record another an-
nouncement-only message. Other-
wise, the TAD will not answer calls.
illustration
SCREENING CALLS
To screen your calls, let the TAD an-
swer all calls for you, and listen to the
caller’s message through the TAD’s
speaker. If you decide to answer the
call, pick up any phone connected to
the same phone line as the TAD. The
TAD stops recording and resets to an-
swer the next call.
To stop recording, press ON/OFF. The
ANSWER indicator stops flashing, the
TAD beeps once, and recording stops.
Notes:
• It is illegal in some states to record
a conversation without the con-
sent of all parties to the conversa-
tion,
including
the
phone
company. Check the laws in your
area before using the 2-way
record feature.
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• If you hang up the phone without
pressing ON/OFF, the TAD-1006
might continue to record.
PLAYING MESSAGES
:
Notes
• During playback of any message
type (incoming message, memo,
or 2-way conversation), you can
repeat the current message or
skip backward or forward to the
previous or next message.
To play back a recorded conversation,
see “Playing 2-Way Conversations”
on Page 24.
RECORDING A MEMO
A memo is a message that you record
by speaking directly at the TAD-1006,
without calling in on the phone line.
illustration
1. Press and hold MEMO until the
TAD beeps. The ANSWER indica-
tor flashes and the MEMO indica-
tor lights steadily.
— To repeat the current message,
press REPEAT.
illustration
— To skip back to the previous
message, press LAST.
— To skip forward to the next
message, press NEXT.
2. Release
and record your
MEMO
message. Speak toward the front
of the TAD-1006 from about 12
inches away.
• To delete any type of message,
see “Deleting Messages” on
Page 25.
3. When you finish speaking, press
ON/OFF. The TAD beeps once,
then the MEMO indicator flashes
to indicate that you have a memo.
• To stop playback of any message
at any time, press ON/OFF.
To play back a memo, see “Playing
Memos” on Page 24.
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Playing Incoming Messages
The PLAY indicator flashes after the
TAD records one or more incoming
messages. To listen to the incoming
message(s), press PLAY. The TAD
tells you how many messages it has
recorded. For example, if there are
three messages, the TAD says “Three
messages.”
illustration
The TAD plays each recorded 2-way
conversation, one after the other, be-
ginning with the most recent one. At
the end of each, the TAD announces
the day and time the conversation was
recorded. After playing the last con-
versation, the TAD beeps once.
illustration
After you play the conversation(s), the
TAD automatically saves them and re-
sets to answer calls. To replay the
conversation(s), simply press 2-WAY
again.
The TAD plays each recorded mes-
sage, one after the other, beginning
with most recent one. At the end of
each message, the TAD announces
the day and time the message was re-
corded. After playing the last mes-
sage, the TAD beeps once.
Playing Memos
After you play the message(s), the
PLAY indicator lights steadily and the
TAD automatically saves the mes-
sage(s) and resets to answer calls. To
replay the incoming message(s), sim-
ply press PLAY again.
To listen to a recorded memo, press
MEMO. The TAD tells you how many
memos it has recorded. For example,
if there are two, the TAD says “Two
messages.”
illustration
Playing 2-Way Conversations
To listen to a recorded 2-way conver-
sation, press 2-WAY. The TAD tells
you how many 2-way conversations it
has recorded. For example, if there
are two, the TAD says “Two messag-
es.”
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The TAD plays each recorded memo,
one after the other, beginning with the
most recent one. At the end of each,
the TAD announces the day and time
the memo was recorded. After playing
the last memo, the TAD beeps once.
:
Notes
• If you press DELETE/PROG before
the caller’s message ends while
the TAD is playing that message
for the first time, the TAD beeps
once then skips to the beginning
of the next message (if any) with-
out deleting the message.
After you play the memo(s), the
MEMO indicator lights steadily and the
TAD automatically saves the memo(s)
and resets to answer calls. To replay
the memo(s), simply press MEMO
again.
• If you did not previously set the
day and time, the TAD will not play
a day/time stamp and you cannot
delete a message the first time
you play it.
,
To delete all incoming messages
DELETING MESSAGES
press and hold DELETE/PROG before
or after playback until the TAD beeps
once. Then press and hold PLAY until
the TAD beeps twice. The PLAY indi-
cator turns off.
The TAD lets you delete messages in-
dividually (during playback) or all at
once (before or after playback).
To delete a particular incoming
message, 2-way conversation, or
memo:
: If you delete all messages at
Note
once (before or after playback), this
deletes all messages, even those you
might have skipped.
•
,
while it plays the first time
press DELETE/PROG immediately
after the caller’s message ends
(while the day/time stamp plays)
but before the TAD beeps to start
the next message or function.
,
To delete all 2-way conversations
press and hold DELETE/PROG before
or after playback until the TAD beeps
once. Then press and hold 2-WAY until
the TAD beeps twice.
•
after playing all messages
, begin playback again then
once
, press and hold
To delete all memos
press DELETE/PROG while the
TAD is playing the message you
want to delete.
DELETE/PROG before or after play-
back until the TAD beeps once. Then
press and hold MEMO until the TAD
beeps twice. The MEMO indicator
turns off.
Playback stops, the TAD beeps twice,
then playback continues with the next
message (if any).
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REMOTE TAD OPERATION
While you are away from your home
CHANGING THE
REMOTE CODE
or office, you can use a touch-tone
phone or a pulse (rotary) phone with a
pocket tone dialer to enter your re-
mote operation security code and do
any of the following:
To use your TAD-1006 from a remote
telephone, you must first enter a 3-
digit remote operation security code.
The security code for your TAD-1006
is preset to 028.
• Set the TAD to answer calls
• Listen to your messages
• Record a new announcement
• Delete messages
You can either use the preset code, or
follow these steps to change it while
you are at the TAD.
• Monitor the room where the TAD
is located
Notes:
• If you forget your remote code
after setting it, follow these steps
again to set a new code.
USING THE TOLL-SAVER
If the TAD is set to answer in three
rings or more and there are new mes-
sages (ones you have not played), the
TAD answers two rings sooner than
you set. For example, if you set it to
answer in five rings and there are new
messages, it will answer after three
rings.
• In Steps 2 and 3, you must enter
your selection within 7 seconds.
Otherwise, the TAD beeps three
times then exits the programming
mode. If this happens, start over
again at Step 1.
1. Press DELETE/PROG. The TAD
beeps once.
If there are no new messages (or if
you set the TAD to answer in two rings
or less), it answers according to the
number of rings you set. This gives
you time to hang up before the TAD
answers and avoid unnecessary long-
distance charges.
2. Press 2/REMOTE. The TAD beeps
once.
illustration
To use the toll-saver, be sure the TAD
is set to answer in three rings or more
(see “Setting the Number of Rings” on
Page 17).
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3. Enter the new 3-digit remote oper-
ation security code. The TAD
beeps once after you press each
button, then it beeps twice to indi-
cate the new code has been
stored in memory.
USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Follow these steps to operate the TAD
from a remote touch-tone phone.
1. Dial your phone number.
2. When the outgoing announce-
REMOTE ANSWER-ON
ment begins, press
announcement stops.
.
The
If the TAD-1006 is connected to AC
power, you can use any remote phone
to turn the TAD on and set it to answer
calls and record messages.
3. Enter the 3-digit remote operation
security code. The TAD sounds
three long beeps then announces:
“Press one to play back memos.
Press two to play back messages.
Press three to monitor the room.
Press four to record a new outgo-
ing message. Press six to skip
back one message. Press seven
to repeat the message. Press
eight to erase messages. Press
nine to skip the message. Press
star ( ) to stop playback or
record.”
To remotely set the TAD to answer
calls, dial your phone number and wait
about 12 rings until the TAD answers.
Then hang up the phone or proceed
with remote operation beginning with
Step 2 under “Using Remote Com-
mands.”
After you hang up, the TAD answers
calls and records incoming messages.
Note: If no beeps sound, re-enter
the code. If you enter the correct
code, but the TAD does not
accept it, the code might have
reset to the default (028) because
of low battery power. Try entering
028 as the security code. If this
works, replace the TAD-1006’s
backup battery and reset the
remote operation security code as
soon as you return to the TAD-
1006’s location (see “Setting the
Day and Time” on Page 16 and
“Changing the Remote Code” on
Page 26).
Note: When the TAD is set
for announcement-only, it answers
calls but does not record messages.
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4. Within 7 seconds, enter your
selection (see “List of Remote
Commands” on Page 29).
• If you do not have CPC service
and you hang up while the TAD
is playing back the messages,
the TAD might not recognize
that you hung up. If someone
calls while the TAD continues to
play the message, the caller
hears a busy signal. We recom-
mend that you play all the mes-
sages or skip forward through
the messages using remote
commands until the TAD beeps
once before you hang up. This
will ensure that you hear all
your messages.
Notes:
• If you do not press a button
within 7 seconds, the TAD
hangs up.
• After you enter a remote com-
mand, the TAD is preset to
beep twice after about 160 sec-
onds then automatically hang
up after about 180 seconds if
you do not enter another com-
mand.
5. After completing the selected
function, the TAD beeps once
then plays the next recorded mes-
sage (if you are playing back mes-
sages) or begins re-announcing
the list of selections. Enter a new
command or hang up the phone.
If you are listening to your mes-
sages and the TAD beeps twice
to warn you that it is about to
hang up, you can press 7 to
repeat the current message
and reset the TAD’s time cycle.
• To delete a message the first
time you hear it, you must press
8 immediately after the caller’s
message ends (while the day/
time stamp plays) but before
the TAD beeps to start the next
message or function. However,
if you are repeating a message,
you can press 8 at any time
before the message ends.
• If your telephone line has CPC
service and you hang up while
the TAD is playing back the
messages, it stops playback
immediately and resets to
answer the next call.
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List of Remote Commands
Use these keys on a touch-tone phone or pocket tone dialer to operate the TAD
when you are away from your home or office.
Press:
To:
1
2
3
Play memo messages.
Play incoming messages.
Monitor the room where the TAD is installed. The
room is monitored for 1 minute. Press 3 again to
monitor for another minute. You can repeat this for as
long as you like.
4
6
Record a new outgoing announcement.
Skip back to the previous message (during play-
back).
7
8
9
Repeat the message (during playback).
Delete the current message (during playback).
Skip forward to the next message (during playback).
Stop playback of incoming messages, memos, or the
outgoing announcement; end re-recording of an out-
going announcement.
(star)
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PROBLEM SOLVING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-1006, but if you do, try
these suggestions. If the TAD-1006 still does not operate as you think it should,
take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
The TAD records a dial The caller hung up without
tone, siren, beeping, or leaving a message or without
Press NEXT (or 9
remotely) to play the
next message.
an operator’s voice
instead of the caller’s
message.
using the maximum time, and
your local telephone com-
pany does not send out CPC
signals.
The phone line is not properly
connected.
Check all phone line
connections.
The TAD is not plugged into
power.
Make sure the AC
adapter is properly
connected to the
TAD and to power.
The TAD does not
answer calls.
The TAD is not set to answer
calls.
Press ON/OFF so the
ANSWER indicator
turns on.
You were too close to the TAD Re-record the
or you spoke too loudly when
recording the announcement.
announcement,
speaking in a normal
tone of voice about
12 inches from the
TAD.
The outgoing
announcement
is distorted.
There was too much back-
ground noise in the room
when you recorded the
announcement.
Re-record the
announcement.
The TAD does not play The outgoing announcement
Record a new outgo-
ing announcement
that is at least 2 sec-
onds, but no more
than 1 minute long.
the outgoing
is less than 2 seconds long.
announcement you
recorded.
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
You entered an incorrect
remote operation security
code.
Carefully re-enter
your remote opera-
tion security code. If
the TAD fails to re-
spond, the security
code might have re-
set to the default
The TAD does not
respond to remote
commands.
code. Enter 028.
AC power failure.
Make sure that AC
power is restored
and the 12V DC
adapter is properly
connected to the
TAD-1006.
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RESETTING THE
TAD-1006
If the TAD-1006 locks up or does not
operate properly, you might need to
reset it.
Important: Resetting the TAD-1006
deletes all recorded messages (in-
cluding any outgoing announce-
ments), day and time settings, number
of rings, and resets the remote opera-
tion security code to its default.
Use a pointed object, such as a
RE-
straightened paper clip, to press
SET
.
illustration
The TAD-1006 initializes and the AN-
SWER, MEMO, and PLAY indicators
flash six times. Then the ANSWER in-
dicator lights steadily.
Repeat all of the procedures in “TAD
Preparation” on Page 16 before you
begin using the TAD-1006.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack TAD-1006 Digital Answering System Telephone with Time/Day
Stamp is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following sugges-
tions will help you care for the TAD-1006 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD-1006 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the TAD-1006 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and can cause the TAD-1006 to work improperly.
Use and store the TAD-1006 only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de-
vices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD-1006 away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-
mature wear of parts.
Wipe the TAD-1006 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD-1006’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty. If your TAD-1006 is not performing as it
should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. If the trouble is affect-
ing the phone line, the phone company might ask you to disconnect your TAD-1006
until you have resolved the problem.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
LIGHTNING
Your TAD-1006 has built-in protection
circuits to reduce the risk of damage
from surges in phone and power line
current. These protection circuits meet
or exceed FCC requirements. Howev-
er, lightning striking the phone line or
power lines can damage your TAD-
1006.
In the unlikely event that your TAD-
1006 causes problems on the phone
line, the phone company can tempo-
rarily disconnect your service. If this
happens, the phone company at-
tempts to notify you in advance. If ad-
vance notice is not practical, the
phone company notifies you as soon
as possible and advises you of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Lightning damage is not common.
Nevertheless, if you live in an area
that has severe electrical storms, we
suggest that you unplug your TAD-
1006 during storms to reduce the pos-
sibility of damage.
Also, the phone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, oper-
ations, or procedures that could affect
the operation of your TAD-1006. The
phone company notifies you of these
changes in advance, so you can take
steps to prevent interruption of your
phone service.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This telephone product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company
owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period
bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any Radio Shack
store.
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of
God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper mainte-
nance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those
provided by a Radio Shack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs. Radio
Shack is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages
arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or
other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenue or profit, or costs
of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-
TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-
TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states
do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and
some states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the
aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be
charges rendered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid
one (1) year warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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