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RECORDING A VOICE MESSAGE

Follow these steps to record your voice message. For example, There is a possible burglary in progress at (ad- dress). Please press 0 to listen-in, then call the police if you confirm there is a problem.

Notes:

•Your message should instruct the person to press any number on their touch-tone phone. If the lis- tener presses a number, the alarm stops and they can listen-in for 75 seconds.

•If the emergency dialer reaches an answering machine, it plays its message just as it would if some- one picked up the phone. How- ever, since the answering machine cannot trigger the “listen-in” func- tion and stop the alarm, the dialer continues dialing and playing its message.

1.Set INSTALL/RUN 1/RUN 2 on the console to INSTALL.

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2.Press RECORD. The REC/BUSY light turns on.

3.Speak clearly into the microphone on the front of the console. You can record a message up to 15 seconds long. After 15 seconds, REC/BUSY turns off.

Note: Be sure REC/BUSY is off before you try to initialize any accessory.

4.Plug the supplied earphone into the jack on the side of the con- sole.

5.Set INSTALL/RUN 1/RUN 2 on the console to RUN 1 or RUN 2. The console plays back your message through the earphone.

Note: The message usually sounds better when it is played back over the phone line.

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49-2551A specifications

The Radio Shack 49-2551A is a versatile and user-friendly infrared remote control that has gained popularity among tech enthusiasts and casual users alike. Designed with the aim of simplifying device operation, the 49-2551A is a practical solution for anyone looking to control multiple home electronics with ease.

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The 49-2551A employs infrared (IR) technology for communication with compatible devices. This traditional but reliable technology consists of infrared light signals that are emitted from the remote to the device, allowing for a straightforward and effective way to send commands. The line-of-sight capability ensures efficient operation, as long as the remote is pointed directly at the device.

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