Optional A.m. Connection Settings - Sharp FO-155 Operation Manual

USING THE HOOK-UP
If the connection doesn't operate properly, first check the following:
+ Is the answering machine connected properly to the fax? One end of the
answering machine line should be inserted in the "TEL SET' socket on the fax,
and the other end in the answering machine's telephone line socket,
+ Have you set A.M. connection to YES on your fax as described on the first page
of this chapter, and is the
reception mode set t . FA)(?
If the above settings and connections are correct and the connection still doesn't
operate properly, the operation of the answering machine and the fax are probably
not synchronized well. Some common synchronization problems and their solutions
are described below.
Are callers who want to leave a voice message being interrupted by the fax
before they can do so?
The fax is set to take over the line and begin reception If it detects a specified du-
ration of silence (called "Quiet Detect Time"). If your outgoing message contains
a pause or the caller pauses while leaving a message, and the pause is longer
than the specified duration, the fax will interrupt.
It is best to shorten or eliminate such pauses, but if necessaty you can also try
lengthening the Quiet Detect Time setting, This procedure is described in "Op-
tional A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this chapter.
Are callers who want to send a fax manually having trouble doing so after your
answering machine's outgoing message plays?
If so, the answering machine may be disconnecting the line (hanging up) before
your fax has a chance to take over the line and begin reception. You can make
your fax activate sooner by shortening the Quiet Detect Time setting, This proce-
dure is described in "Optional A.M. Connection Settings" at the end of this chap-
ter.
Are you having trouble receiving documents sent by automatic dialling?
Make sure that your answering machine's outgoing message is less than 10 sec-
onds long, and that your answering machine is set to answer on between 2 and 4
rings. Inserting a short pause at the beginning of your answering machine's out-
going message might also help, as this gives your fax a chance to clearly hear
and detect the fax "calling" tone which the transmitting fax sends in the case of
automatic dialling.
ANSWERING MACHINE HOOK-UP 4-3