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We do not expect you to have any problems with your TAD-277, but if you do, be
sure you installed the tape correctly and turned on the system. If you still have a
problem, this chart might help. If not, take the TAD-277 to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
Problem Cause Solution
The TAD-277 does
not answer and
record callers’ mes-
sages.
The system is turned off. Turn on the TAD-277 by
rotating
VOLUME
to the right
so the message indicator
turns on.
Record an outgoing mes-
sage.
The outgoing message
is not recorded.
Bad phone line connec-
tion.
Check and reconnect the
modular phone plug.
The TAD-277 records
a dial tone, beeping,
or the operator’s
voice instead of the
caller’s message.
The caller hung up with-
out leaving a message
or without using the
maximum time, and
your phone company
does not send out CPC
(Calling Party Control)
signals.
If this happens often, dis-
cuss the problem with your
phone company.
The TAD-277 does
not respond to any
button.
The TAD-277 has been
turned on by remote.
Turn on the TAD-277 by ro-
tating
VOLUME
to the right
so the message indicator
turns on.
The TAD-277 is locked
up.
Reset the TAD-277 by
unplugging the AC adapter
from the AC outlet then
plugging it in again.
Outgoing messages
sound distorted.
You were too close to
the microphone or you
spoke too loudly when
you recorded the outgo-
ing message.
Re-record the message.
Speak clearly into the
microphone at a normal vol-
ume from about 12 inches
away.
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