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Cat. No. 43-786
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TAD-1026
Digital Answering
System Telephone
with Dual Announcements
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memory locations and call that number
with the touch of a button.
Toll Saver — lets you avoid unneces-
sary long-distance charges when you
call by long-distance to check messag-
es.
10 Indirect Memory Locations — let
you quickly dial frequently-called num-
bers.
Adjustable Ring Number — lets you
set the TAD to answer the phone after
two rings, four rings or seven rings.
Flash — sends an electronic switchhook
signal for specialized telephone services
such as Call Waiting.
Call Screening — lets you listen while
the caller leaves a message so you can
decide whether or not to answer the call.
Privacy — lets you talk to someone else
in the room without being overheard by
the person on the phone.
Phone Pick-Up Detection — stops re-
cording when you pick up any phone on
the same line as the TAD (including the
TAD’s handset), and resets to answer
the next call.
Pause — lets you store a pause in a
memory number.
TONE Button — lets you use computer-
ized tone services with a pulse line.
Memo Recording — lets you leave
messages for yourself or others in your
home or office.
Hold — lets you put a call on hold; an in-
dicator lights to remind you the call is on
hold.
Room Monitor — lets you listen from a
remote phone to the room where you in-
stalled the TAD.
Ringer Volume Switch — lets you ad-
just the ringer’s loudness or turn it off.
Remote On/Off — lets you turn the TAD
on or off when you are away from your
home or office.
Handset Volume Control — lets you
adjust the handset’s volume.
Hearing-Aid Compatibility — lets you
use the phone with any hearing aid that
has a T (telephone) switch.
Telephone Features
Priority Memory Dialing — lets you
store a phone number in one of three
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This TAD is ETL listed to UL standards
andmeetsallapplicableFCCstandards.
line draws power from the phone line.
We refer to this power draw is the de-
vice’s ringer equivalence number, or
REN. The REN is on the label on the bot-
tom of the TAD.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
If you are using more than one phone or
other device on the line, add up all the
RENs. If the total is more than five (or
three in rural areas), your phone(s)
might not ring and your TAD might not
answer. If ringer operation is impaired,
remove a device from the line.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
FCC STATEMENT
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
Your TAD complies with Part 68 of FCC
Rules. You must, upon request, provide
the FCC Registration Number and the
REN to your phone company. Both num-
bers are on the label on the bottom of the
TAD.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
You must not connect the TAD to any of
the following:
!
literature accompanying this product.
• Coin-operated systems
• Party-line systems
READ THIS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
• Most electronic key phone systems
We have designed your TAD to conform
to federal regulations, and you can con-
nect it to most telephone lines. However,
each device you connect to the phone
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CONTENTS
Installation .............................................................................................................. 7
Installing the Backup Battery ............................................................................. 7
Selecting a Location .......................................................................................... 7
On a Desk Top ............................................................................................ 8
On a Wall Plate ........................................................................................... 8
Directly on a Wall ........................................................................................ 8
Connecting Power ............................................................................................. 9
Connecting the Handset Cord ........................................................................... 9
Setting the Dialing Mode ................................................................................... 9
Setting the Day and Time ................................................................................ 10
Setting the Ringer’s Volume ............................................................................ 11
Telephone Operation ........................................................................................... 12
Setting the Handset Volume ............................................................................ 12
Using REDIAL ................................................................................................. 12
Using FLASH ................................................................................................... 12
Using PRIVACY ............................................................................................... 13
Using HOLD .................................................................................................... 13
Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line .............................................................. 14
Memory Dialing ............................................................................................... 14
Storing a Number in Memory .................................................................... 14
Entering a Pause ...................................................................................... 15
Dialing a Stored Number .......................................................................... 15
Testing Stored Emergency Numbers ........................................................ 15
Chain-Dialing Service Numbers ................................................................ 16
TAD Operation ...................................................................................................... 17
Recording the Outgoing Messages ................................................................. 17
Setting the Number of Rings ........................................................................... 18
Setting the TAD to Answer Calls ..................................................................... 18
To Answer and Record ............................................................................. 18
To Announce Only .................................................................................... 18
Recording Incoming Messages ....................................................................... 19
Screening Calls ............................................................................................... 19
Playing Messages ........................................................................................... 19
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Deleting Messages .......................................................................................... 20
Recording a Memo .......................................................................................... 21
Recording a Conversation ............................................................................... 21
Using Call Break-Through ............................................................................... 21
Changing the CBT Code ........................................................................... 22
Changing the Remote Operation Security Code ............................................. 22
Remote Operation ................................................................................................ 24
Remote Answer-On ......................................................................................... 24
Using Remote Commands .............................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 26
Resetting the TAD ........................................................................................... 26
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 27
The FCC Wants You to Know .......................................................................... 28
Lightning .......................................................................................................... 28
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INSTALLATION
ment. A1, A2, CL, and 0alternately
appear.
INSTALLING THE
BACKUP BATTERY
The TAD-1026’s answering system re-
quires AC power to operate. However, if
AC power fails or you unplug the TAD, a
9V backup battery (not supplied) saves
the messages and the settings for the
day, time, and security code. We recom-
mend you use an alkaline battery, such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
illustration
3. Replace the cover.
Caution: Always use a fresh battery of
the required size and recommended
type.
When the battery is low and needs re-
placing, Loappears on the display. Be
sure the AC adapter’s cord is plugged in
so you do not lose the TAD’s stored in-
formation, then replace the battery.
Follow these steps to install the backup
battery.
Caution: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to re-
move the two screws on the battery
compartment cover and remove the
cover
MOUNTING THE TAD
Select a location that is near both a mod-
ular telephone jack and an AC outlet.
illustration
Your TAD connects directly to a modu-
lar phone line jack. If the jack is not a
modular jack, you must update the wir-
ing. You can convert the wiring yourself,
using jacks and adapters available at
your local RadioShack store. Or, you
can let the phone company update the
2. Snap the battery connector’s con-
tacts firmly onto the battery, then
place the battery into the compart-
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wiring for you. The USOC number of the
jack to be installed is RJ11C, or RJ11W
for a wall plate jack.
into the handset’s jack and place
the handset on the TAD.
Caution: The supplied adapter supplies
9 volts AC, delivers at least 400 milli-
amps, and has a plug which properly fits
DC 9V
the TAD’s
jack. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications
might damage the TAD or the adapter.
4. Insert the supplied adapter’s barrel
DC 9V
plug into the
jack on the back
of the TAD. Then plug the adapter’s
other end into a standard AC outlet.
On a Desk Top
DC 9V Jack
Follow these steps when you place the
TAD on a desk, shelf, or table.
illustration
1. Plug one end of the supplied long
TEL.LINE
modular cord into the
jack
on the back of the base.
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When you first connect power, the
TAD beeps once and the message
counter counts up from 0 to 10.
Then the TAD beeps. A1, A2, Lo,
CLand 0alternately appear to indi-
cate that no outgoing messages are
recorded, and the day/time stamp is
not set.
2. Plug the modular cord’s other end
into a modular phone line jack.
3. Plug one end of the supplied coiled
cord into the jack on the left side of
the TAD-1026. Plug the other end
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of the TAD. Then plug the adapter’s
other end into a standard AC outlet.
On a Wall Plate
1. Plug one end of the supplied short
modular cord into the TEL. LINE jack
on the top of the TAD.
DC 9V Jack
illustration
2. Route the cord into the groove on
the phone’s base.
3. Position the phone’s base close to
the wall plate and plug the other
end of the short modular cord into
the wall plate jack.
When you first connect power, the
TAD beeps once and the message
counter counts up from 0 to 10.
Then the TAD beeps. A1, A2, CL
and 0alternately appear to indicate
that no outgoing messages are re-
corded, and the day/time stamp is
not set.
4. Align the wall plate studs with the
TAD’s keyhole slots and slide the
TAD downward to secure it.
5. Plug one end of the supplied coiled
cord into the jack on the left side of
the TAD-1026. Plug the other end
into the handset’s jack.
7. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then
slide the clip back into its slot. Place
the handset on the TAD.
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6. Insert the supplied adapter’s barrel
plug into the DC 9V jack on the top
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When you first connect power, the
TAD beeps once and the message
counter counts up from 0 to 10.
Then the TAD beeps. A1, A2, CL
and 0alternately appear to indicate
that no outgoing messages are re-
corded, and the day/time stamp is
not set.
Directly on a Wall
For this mounting method, you need two
flat-head wood screws (not supplied)
with heads that fit into the keyhole slots
on the bottom of the TAD.
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1. Drill two holes 315/16
16
/
inches
(100
mm)
apart. Then thread a
screw (not supplied)
into each hole letting
7. Slide the handset clip up and out of
its retaining slot, rotate it 180°, then
slide the clip back into its slot. Hang
the handset on the base.
315/16
the
heads
extend
about 3/16 of an inch
(5mm) from the wall.
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2. Plug one end of the supplied long
modular cord into the TEL. LINE jack
on the top of the TAD.
3. Plug the cord’s other end into a
modular phone line jack.
4. Align the two screws with the key-
hole slots on the bottom of the TAD.
Slide the TAD down onto the screws
to secure the TAD to the wall.
SETTING THE DIALING
MODE
5. Plug one end of the supplied coiled
cord into the jack on the left side of
the TAD-1026. Plug the other end
into the handset’s jack.
Set T/P (tone/pulse) on the top of the
TAD-1026 for the type of service you
have. If you are not sure which type you
have, do this test.
6. Insert the supplied adapter’s barrel
plug into the DC 9V jack on the top
of the TAD. Then plug the adapter’s
other end into a standard AC outlet.
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1. Set T/P to T.
:
Notes
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• To avoid having to reset the time if
AC power is lost, we recommend
you install a backup battery before
you set the day and time. See “In-
stalling the Backup Battery” on
Page 7.
• If you do not complete each step
within 8 seconds, the TAD stops
setting and announces the day and
time. Start again from Step 1.
2. Lift the handset and listen for a dial
tone.
3. Press any number other than 0.
1. Hold down STOP/T-SET until the
TAD announces, “Sunday.” CL
(clock) then 01appear.
If your phone system requires
Note:
that you dial an access code (9, for
example) before you dial an outside
number, do not press the access
code either.
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If the dial tone stops, you have
touch-tone service. Leave T/P set to
T.
If the dial tone continues, you have
pulse service. Set T/P to P.
: Adjust VOLUME on the right
Note
side of the TAD to the desired lis-
tening level.
SETTING THE DAY
AND TIME
The answering system records the day
and time of the call with each phone
message. Follow these steps to set the
current day and time.
illustration
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2. To change the day of the week, re-
SETTING THE RINGER’S
VOLUME
peatedly press
backward or
MEMO to move
CODE to move for-
ward until the TAD announces the
desired day of the week.
To adjust the ringer’s volume, set
OFF.LO.HI to HI for a noisy room (such as
a kitchen), or LO for a quiet room (such
as a bedroom).
3. Press STOP/T-SET. The TAD an-
nounces the hour.
4. To change the hour, repeatedly
press
or
desired hour.
MEMO to move backward
CODE to move forward to the
If you do not want to be disturbed by a
ringing phone, set the switch to OFF. The
telephone does not ring, but you can
make outgoing calls. If you hear an ex-
tension phone ringing, you can still an-
swer incoming calls at this phone.
5. Press STOP/T-SET. The TAD an-
nounces the minute.
6. To change the minutes, hold down
MEMO to move backward or
CODE to move forward to the
desired minute.
7. Press STOP/T-SET to confirm the
settings. The TAD announces the
day and time and CLdisappears.
To check the current day/time at any
time, press STOP/T-SET.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Place and answer phone calls on the
TAD-1026 as you would with any other
phone. Read this section to learn about
the phone’s special features.
USING REDIAL
You can quickly dial the last number di-
aled. When you hear a dial tone, simply
press REDIAL.
SETTING THE HANDSET
VOLUME
The handset’s volume control lets you
adjust the sound you hear through the
handset. This is especially helpful for
persons who are hearing impaired or for
poor phone lines or noisy areas.
Notes:
To increase the handset’s volume, set
RECEIVER VOL to HI. If the volume is too
loud, set RECEIVER VOL to LOW.
• The redial memory holds up to 32
digits, so you can easily redial long
distance as well as local numbers.
• The redial memory does not store a
FLASH entry or any keys you press
after FLASH (see “Using Flash”).
Note: To adjust the speaker volume,
see “Screening Calls” on Page 21.
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person on the other end cannot hear
you, but you can hear them.
USING FLASH
FLASH
performs the electronic equiva-
lent of a switchhook operation for special
services, such as Call Waiting.
PRIVACY
Press
again to resume your
phone conversation. The indicator turns
off.
For example, if you have Call Waiting,
FLASH
press
to answer an incoming call
USING HOLD
without disconnecting the current call.
FLASH
Press
call.
again to return to the first
To temporarily put a call on hold without
HOLD
disconnecting it, press
HOLD indicator lights.
.
The
Note: If you do not have any special
FLASH
phone services, pressing
disconnect the current call.
might
USING PRIVACY
To talk with someone else in the room
without the person on the other end of
the phone hearing your conversation,
HOLD
Indicator
Then do one of the following:
PRIVACY
press
. The indicator lights. The
• Hang up the handset. The call does
not disconnect.
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To release the line from hold and
continue your phone conversation,
pick up the handset or another
phone’s handset that is on the same
line.
MEMORY DIALING
You can store emergency phone num-
bers or phone numbers you most fre-
quently call in the three priority memory
locations for one-touch dialing. You can
store 10 more phone numbers in the in-
direct memory locations, then quickly
call the number by entering its memory
location number.
• Hold the handset or set it next to the
phone.
To release the line from hold and
continue your phone conversation,
press and release FLASH or the
phone’s switchhook.
Each memory location can store up to 16
digits.
USING TONE SERVICES
ON A PULSE LINE
Storing a Number in Memory
1. Lift the handset.
Some special services, such as bank-
by-phone, require tone signals. If you
have pulse service, you can still use
these special tone services by following
these steps.
2. Press STORE.
1. Be sure T/P is set to P.
2. Dial the service’s main number.
3. When the service answers, press
TONE. Any additional numbers you
dial are sent as tone signals.
3. Enter the phone number you want
to store.
4. After you complete the call, hang up
the handset. The phone automati-
cally resets to the pulse mode.
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Notes:
tion number. (Use a pencil in case
you need to change the number lat-
er.)
• If you make a mistake, hold down
the switchhook for a few sec-
onds. Then release the switch-
hook and begin again from Step
2.
6. To store more phone numbers, re-
turn the handset to the cradle and
FLASH
repeat Steps 1–5 or press
then follow Steps 2–5.
,
FLASH
• You can store a
entry in
memory if it is the first entry.
Entering a Pause
4. Select the memory location as fol-
lows:
In some telephone systems, you must
• For a priority memory location,
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dial an access code ( , for example) and
STORE
press
again, then press
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 do so,
M1 M2
M3
.
,
, or
illustration
PAUSE
press
second pause. For a longer pause,
PAUSE
. Each press enters a 2-
press
additional times.
• For an indirect memory location,
STORE
press
, then enter the
memory location number (0-9)
where you want to store the num-
ber. A tone sounds to indicate
that the number is stored.
5. For each stored number, pull out
the supplied phone number index
card from the bottom of the base
and write the person’s or company’s
name next to the appropriate loca-
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Dialing a Stored Number
Chain-Dialing Numbers
To dial a number stored in memory, lift
the handset and do one of the following:
For a quick recall of numbers for special
services (such as alternate long dis-
tance or bank by phone), store each
group of numbers in its own memory lo-
cation.
• For priority memory numbers, press
M1, M2, or M3 for the number you
want to dial.
• For indirect memory numbers,
press MEMORY. Then press the
one-digit memory location number
(0–9) for the number you want to
dial.
To use the stored special service infor-
mation, dial the service’s main number
first. Then, at the appropriate place in
the call, press MEMORY and the number
for the location where the additional in-
formation is stored.
illustration
Testing Stored Emergency
Numbers
If you store an emergency service’s
number (police department, fire depart-
ment, ambulance) and you choose to
test the stored number, make the test
call during the late evening or early
morning hours to avoid peak demand
periods. Also, remain on the line to ex-
plain the reason for your call.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
1. To record an OGM1 message, hold
RECORDING THE
OUTGOING MESSAGES
down OGM1 until the TAD beeps
and A1(Announcement 1) appears.
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Before you can set the TAD to answer
calls and record messages, you must
record the outgoing message (OGM) the
caller hears when the TAD answers a
call. The TAD-1026 lets you record two
separate messages and it operates dif-
ferently based on which message you
select (see “Setting the TAD to Answer
Calls” on Page 20).
To record an OGM2 message, hold
down OGM2 until the TAD beeps
and A2(Announcement 2) appears.
• OGM1 plays the message you re-
corded, and lets the caller leave a
message of up to 60 seconds.
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• OGM2 (announcement only) plays
the message you recorded, but
hangs up without letting the caller
leave a message. This is useful for
announcing information about an
upcoming event. Be sure the an-
nouncement clearly states that the
caller cannot leave a message. If
the TAD-1026’s memory becomes
full, it will automatically switch from
OGM1 to OGM2 and play OGM2 for
any new calls.
2. Speak in a normal voice about 8
inches away from the microphone
(located on the front of the TAD). If
you are recording the OGM1 mes-
sage, ask for the caller’s name,
phone number, and message.
Note: The maximum length for each out-
going message is 32 seconds. As you
record, the display counts down the re-
maining recording time.
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Important: Do not tell callers that
you are not home. Instead, say that
you cannot come to the phone right
now.
3. When you finish recording, press
STOP/T-SET.
The TAD automatically
plays back the outgoing message.
To play back your outgoing OGM1 mes-
OGM1
sage at any time, press
. A1 ap-
pears, the TAD beeps, and the outgoing
message plays.
2
4
7
— The TAD answers after two rings.
— The TAD answers after four rings.
— The TAD answers after seven rings.
To play back your OGM2 message at
OGM2
any time, press
, A2appears, the
TAD beeps, and the announcement-only
message plays.
T.S.
(Toll Saver) — If there are new mes-
sages, the TAD answers after two rings.
Otherwise, the TAD answers after four
rings. This lets you avoid unnecessary
charges when calling by long-distance to
check your messages. If you hear more
than two rings, you know you can hang
up because the TAD has no new mes-
sages.
SETTING THE NUMBER
OF RINGS
The ring select switch on the back of the
TAD controls how long the TAD waits
before it answers a call. Slide the switch
to the appropriate position.
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The TAD is now set to answer calls us-
ing the OGM2 message without record-
ing callers’ messages.
SETTING THE TAD TO
ANSWER CALLS
To Answer and Record
To turn off the TAD-1026’s answering
system so it does not answer calls, press
To turn on the TAD-1026’s answering
system and set it to answer calls and
ANSWER
again. OF appears for a few
seconds and the ANSWER indicator
turns off.
ANSWER
record messages, press
once.
The TAD beeps, briefly displays On, and
the ANSWER indicator lights. The TAD
is now set to answer calls using the
OGM1 message and record callers’
messages.
RECORDING INCOMING
MESSAGES
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The maximum incoming message re-
cording length is 60 seconds. When a re-
cording reaches 55 seconds, the TAD
beeps once to notify the caller that time
will soon be up. When the recording
reaches 60 seconds, the TAD sounds a
long beep, then hangs up.
The TAD hangs up and resets to answer
the next call when:
• The caller hangs up.
To Announce Only
• The maximum message length (60
seconds) is reached.
To turn on the TAD-1026’s answering
system and set it to answer calls, but not
• There are more than 8 seconds of
silence.
ANSWER
record messages, press
ANSWER indicator lights. Then hold
ANSWER
so the
• You pick up any phone on the same
line as the TAD (see “Screening
Calls”).
down
until the TAD beeps. Ao
(announcement only) and the number of
recorded messages alternately appear.
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If the TAD’s memory is full (FLappears),
the TAD answers the call after 8 rings
and plays the announcement-only mes-
sage (OGM2).
PLAYING MESSAGES
The display shows the total number of
messages. If there are new messages,
the power indicator also flashes until all
new messages have been played.
SCREENING CALLS
To screen calls, let the TAD answer
them, then listen to the caller’s message
through the TAD’s speaker. If you de-
cide to answer the call, pick up any
phone on the same phone line as the
TAD. The TAD stops recording and re-
sets to answer the next call.
Note: If you pick up the phone just as the
TAD answers, the TAD might not stop
playing the outgoing message. If this
To play all the messages (old and new),
PLAY
press
. The TAD announces the
number of messages recorded, each
message number and the day and time
the message was recorded, and then
plays the message.
happens, press
STOP/T-SET
(on the keypad) or
.
If you do not want to take the call, do not
pick up the phone, and let the TAD finish
recording the caller’s message.
VOLUME
To adjust the volume, slide
the side of the TAD.
on
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To play only new messages, hold down
PLAY for 2 seconds. (If there are no new
messages stored, the TAD says, “You
have no new messages.”)
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To adjust the volume, rotate VOLUME
on the side of the TAD.
After all messages play, the TAD says,
“End of message(s)” and saves all the
messages.
To resume playback, press PLAY again
within 60 seconds. Otherwise, the TAD
beeps twice, stops playback and dis-
plays the total number of messages.
To replay a message while you are lis-
tening to it, press
MEMO. The current
message starts again from the begin-
ning.
To stop playback at any time, press
STOP/T-SET. The TAD beeps and resets
to answer calls.
To return to the previous message dur-
ing playback, press
MEMO twice.
The previous recorded message plays.
DELETING MESSAGES
To skip to the next message during play-
back, press
corded message plays.
CODE once. The next re-
To delete a specific message, press DE-
LETE once while the message is playing.
The TAD beeps once and dL (delete)
briefly appears. The TAD deletes the
current message, then plays the next.
To pause while listening to messages,
press PLAY. PS(pause) appears on the
display.
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To delete all messages, hold down DE-
LETE while playback is stopped. The
TAD sounds a long beep and dL ap-
pears. The TAD deletes all messages
except those that have not been played.
The memo is stored along with the in-
coming messages. To hear the memo,
simply play back your messages.
RECORDING A
CONVERSATION
RECORDING A MEMO
You can record both sides of a conver-
sation on any phone connected to the
same phone line as the TAD.
A memo is a message you can record by
speaking directly into the TAD, without
having to call in on the phone.
: It is illegal in some areas to record
Note
Follow these steps to record a memo up
to 60 seconds long.
a conversation without the consent of all
parties to the conversation, including the
phone company. Check the laws in your
area before you use the two-way record-
ing feature.
1. Press
MEMO. The TAD sounds
a long beep and 60 appears an
begins a countdown to 0. Speak
into the microphone in a normal
voice. The display shows how much
time is left for recording.
Hold down
MEMO until the TAD
sounds a long beep. 2R (two-way re-
cording) appears and recording begins.
The TAD records until you press STOP/
T-SET, or there is 30 seconds of silence,
or 8 seconds of a busy signal.
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2. The TAD automatically stops re-
cording after 60 seconds or you can
press STOP/T-SET when you finish
the memo. The TAD beeps once,
and the message number indicator
increases by one.
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CODE
until the TAD
beeps once. Coappears.
To play back a recorded call, simply play
back your messages.
1. Hold down
MEMO.
2. Press
Cc appears fol-
lowed by the digits of the preset
CBT code in sequence, then the
first digit reappears.
USING CALL BREAK-
THROUGH
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If you screen your calls but want to be
sure to know when calls come in from
certain people, give those people your
call breakthrough (CBT) code. Tell them
to enter the code during the outgoing
message.
For example, when the security
When a caller enters the CBT code, the
TAD alerts you with two beeps, then it
pauses for 40 seconds. Then the TAD
sounds one beep every second for 5
seconds. To answer the call within the
45-second alert, pick up the handset. If
you do not answer, the caller can leave
a message after a long beep sounds.
code is 168, the display shows Cc,
–
–
1, –6, 8, then 1reappears.
–
CODE
3. Repeatedly press
or
MEMO
to set the first digit, then
ANSWER
press
appears.
. The second digit
Note: If you enter an incorrect digit,
STOP/T-SET
press
from Step 1.
, then start again
Note: CBT works only when you use the
OGM1 message.
CODE
MEMO
to set
4. Press
or
AN-
the second digit, then press
Changing the CBT Code
SWER
. The third digit appears.
CODE MEMO
5. Press
or
to set
The CBT code is preset to 168, but you
can change it by following these steps.
ANSWER
the third digit, then press
The TAD sounds a long beep.
.
Note: Be sure to set each digit within 8
seconds. Otherwise, you must start over
from Step 1.
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Note: If you enter an incorrect digit,
STOP/T-SET
CHANGING THE REMOTE
OPERATION SECURITY
CODE
press
from Step1.
, then start again
CODE
MEMO
to set
4. Press
or
AN-
the second digit, then press
The remote operation security code is
preset to 784, but you can change it by
following these steps.
SWER
. The third digit appears.
CODE MEMO
5. Press
or
to set
ANSWER
the third digit, then press
The TAD sounds a long beep.
.
Note: Be sure to set each digit within 8
seconds. Otherwise, you must start over
from Step 1.
To check the remote operation security
code at any time, follow Steps 1 and 2,
CODE
1. Hold down
until the TAD
beeps once. Coappears.
STOP/T-SET
then press
to exit.
CODE
2. Press
again. Sc(security
code) and the digits of the current
code appear in sequence, then the
first digit reappears.
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For example, when the security
code is 784, the display shows Sc
–
–
(security code), 7, –8, 4, then 7
reappears.
–
CODE
to set the first digit, then
ANSWER
3. Repeatedly press
MEMO
press
appears.
or
. The second digit
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REMOTE OPERATION
You can operate the TAD-1026’s an-
swering system from almost any touch-
tone phone, or from a rotary phone using
a pocket tone-dialer (available at your lo-
cal RadioShack store).
REMOTE ANSWER-ON
Note: An outgoing message must be re-
corded before you can remotely set the
TAD to answer calls.
Notes:
To set the TAD to answer calls, dial your
phone number. The TAD answers the
call after 10 rings and sounds two beeps.
• When the memory is full, the TAD
answers the call after eight rings
and plays the announcement-only
message (OGM2).
Enter the remote operation security
code within 8 seconds. The TAD sounds
one long and one short beep and plays
the OGM1 message.
• To bypass the outgoing message
and begin recording a message im-
mediately when you call the TAD
from a remote phone, you can
press # during the announcement.
The TAD skips the rest of the an-
nouncement, beeps once, and be-
gins recording.
You can hang up at this point and the
TAD is set to answer calls. Or, you can
now enter other remote command(s).
If the TAD records over 8 seconds of si-
lence, it automatically disconnects.
• If the TAD is set to T.S. (toll saver), it
answers after two rings if you have
new messages (ones you have not
played). If there are no new mes-
sages, the TAD waits for four rings
before it answers. This gives you
time to hang up before the TAD an-
swers so you can avoid unneces-
sary long-distance charges. See
“Setting the Number of Rings” on
Page 19.
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USING REMOTE
COMMANDS
Press:
To:
Change OGM1.
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82
91
Play OGM1.
To use the remote commands, you must
enter the remote operation security code
within 8 seconds after the TAD answers
the call. After the TAD beeps once to
verify you entered the code correctly,
enter the number(s) for the function(s)
you want the TAD to perform.
Change OGM2 (after TAD is set
to play OGM2). (Press 6 when
finished.)
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#1
Play OGM2 (after TAD is set to
play OGM2).
Change remote operation secu-
rity code.
Press:
To:
#2
#
Change CBT Code.
Skip OGM1 during playback.
00
01
Turn the answering system off.
Turn the answering system on.
The TAD beeps and plays
OGM1. (TAD is set to play
OGM1.)
After you press 2 or 3:
Press:
To:
5
Delete the current
message.
02
Set TAD to answer with OGM2
announcement.
1 while message Replay the previous
number and day/ message.
time is playing
2
3
4
Play all messages.
Play new messages.
Monitor the room where the TAD
is installed. The room is moni-
tored for 15 seconds. Press 4
again for another 15 seconds.
You can repeat this for as long as
you like.
1 during message Replay the current
playback
message.
3
Skip forward to the
next message.
6
Stop message play-
back.
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6
Delete all messages (except new
messages).
Stop playback and message
recording.
7
Record a memo.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience problems with your TAD, try the suggestions in this section. If you
still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
Remedy
The incoming message is incom-
plete.
Be sure the memory is not full.
The caller’s message was longer than 60 seconds.
The caller was silent for over 8 seconds.
The incoming message is unclear. Be sure VOLUME is set to the desired sound level.
The TAD does not answer after two, Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
four, or seven rings.
Lo flashes on the display.
The backup battery is weak. Replace the battery (see
“Installing the Backup Battery” on Page 7).
The TAD does not respond to the
remote operation security code.
Make sure the phone you used to dial the TAD is a
touch-tone phone.
Re-enter your remote operation security code, pressing
each button for 2 seconds.
The remote operation security code might have reset to
the default code due to a power failure. Make sure the
remote operation security code you entered is correct.
No messages appear on the display. This could be caused by a power failure. Reset the TAD.
You cannot record an incoming
message.
Be sure the TAD is set to answer calls.
Be sure the memory is not full.
RESETTING THE TAD
If your TAD stops working properly, remove the AC adapter and the battery from the
TAD, then reinstall them.
Note: The outgoing messages and all information stored in memory are erased when
you reset the TAD.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack TAD-1026 Digital Answering System Telephone with Dual-
Announcements is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your TAD so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the TAD dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the TAD gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the TAD to work improperly.
Use and store the TAD only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the TAD away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Wipe the TAD with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the TAD.
Modifying or tampering with the TAD’s internal components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate your TAD’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate
it. If your TAD is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone company can ask
you to disconnect your TAD-1026 until you have resolved the problem.
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To eliminate interference, you can try
one or more of the following corrective
measures:
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
In the unlikely event that your phone
causes problems on the phone line, the
phone company can temporarily discon-
tinue your service. If this happens, the
phone company attempts to notify you in
advance. If advance notice is not practi-
cal, the phone company notifies you as
soon as possible and advises you of
your right to file a complaint with the
FCC.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
radio or TV antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
TAD and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical
circuits for the TAD and the radio or
TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
Also, the telephone company can make
changes to its lines, equipment, opera-
tions, or procedures that could affect the
operation of this TAD. The telephone
company notifies you of these changes
in advance so you can take the neces-
sary steps to prevent interruption of your
telephone services.
LIGHTNING
Your TAD has built-in protection circuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surg-
es in telephone line and power line cur-
rent. These protection circuits meet or
exceed the FCC requirements. Howev-
er, lightning striking the telephone or
power lines can damage your TAD.
Your TAD complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits pro-
vide reasonable protection against radio
and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your TAD might cause TV or
radio interference even when it is oper-
ating properly.
Lightning damage is not common. Nev-
ertheless, if you live in an area that has
severe electrical storms, we suggest
that you unplug the TAD during storms
to reduce the possibility of damage.
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NOTES
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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 LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
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RADIOSHACK
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