1. The Outgoing messages (OGM A1/A2) can be a maximum of 120
seconds (2 minutes) in length.
2. The maximum time available for recording incoming messages (ICM) is
40 minutes total. Each incoming message has a maximum record time
of 120 seconds (2 Minutes per message). During an incoming call the
caller will receive a “beep” tone after 115 seconds to indicate that they
have 5 seconds left to complete their message. After 120 seconds the
answering machine will disconnect the line and hang-up even if the
caller is still talking. Therefore, it is recommended that in your outgoing
(OGM A1/A2) greeting message that you tell the caller that they have
120 seconds (2 minutes) in which to complete their message.
Complete the following steps to record your messages:
1.Press the ANSWER key and hold for approximately 2 seconds and
release. The display will indicate A1 or A2. If the other OGM is preferred,
press TIME/STOP/LANGUAGE , then ANSWER for approximatey 2
seconds.
2.Once the desired outgoing message is selected, press OGMfor
approximately 2 seconds. A1 or A2 is displayed followed by a long beep.
3.Speak in a clear voice directly into the microphone located at the bottom
center area of the DAS-204. The LED display shows time count down in
seconds.
4.When you have completed your recording, press TIME/STOP/
LANGUAGE , and your message will playback.
5.If you are satisfied with your recording, press
TIME/STOP/LANGUAGE If you are not, press OGM for 2 seconds and
repeat this process.
E. Playing outgoing messages (OGM)
Press the OGM key. The answering system will play the recorded
message (OGM1 or OGM2) according to the existing mode of the DAS-204
and return to normal mode after the message is played.
F. Recording a memo
The Memo function allows you to leave a message for another member of
your business or household. Complete the following steps to record your
Memo message:
1.Press the 2WAY/MEMO key and hold it for 2 seconds. All mailbox keys
will flash.
2.Press the desired mailbox key. Memo will start recording after a long
beep. The corresponding mailbox key lights.
3.Stop recording by pressing TIME/STOP/LANGUAGE key. The unit
stops automatically after 1 minute.
G. Recording a 2-way conversation
The 2-Way Record function allows you to record conversations you have
on the telephone. Complete the following steps to use the 2-way record
function. The maximum 2-way recording time is 15 minutes per call.
1.Press the 2WAY/MEMO key for 4 seconds. until oo flashes in the LED
Release the key, all mailbox LEDs will flash.
2.Press the desired mailbox key. 2-way recording will begin. The corre-
sponding mailbox LED will light.
3.A beep will be heard after 15 seconds to remind users they are using
2-way recording.
4.Recording is ended by pressing the TIME/STOP/LANGUAGE key.
H. Playing memos and 2-Way conversations
To play memos, press the flashing MAILBOX key. Memos (and messages)
will be played sequentially from the mailbox.
I. Selecting outgoing message to be played to callers
A1: Conventional message requesting the caller to leave a message.
A2: Answer-only message for not accepting messages.
Press the ANSWER button and hold for 2 seconds until A1 or A2appears
in the display. If the other OGM is preferred, press TIME/STOP/
LANGUAGE , then ANSWER for 2 seconds. Once the desired OGM is
selected, the DAS-204 will play your message to callers.
J. Ring and toll saver (settings cannot be changed by user)
The DAS-204 will normally answer an incoming call after the second ring.
However, if there are no new messages on the system, the unit will not
answer until after the fourth ring. This feature allows you to call your
answering system and determine, without a toll, if there are any new
messages. (ie. If the phone rings three times, you have not received any
new messages.). Press the ANSWER key for 6 seconds to set the toll
saver on or off. With the Saver on, the LED will display “tS”, and with Saver
off the LED will display “r4”.
K. Recording incoming calls (ICM)
When a call is received in Answer-Record (A1) mode, the unit will play
OGM1, then start recording. The procedure for recording and MAILBOX
selection is as follows:
1.The DAS-204 answers the call and then plays OGM1. For a caller to
leave a message in a particular mailbox, the caller is requested to press
“0” for mailbox 1, “1” for mailbox 2, “2” for mailbox 3. If one of the keys
(0, 1 or 2) is pressed during the OGM play, or within 5 seconds from the
start of the ICM recording, the unit selects the corresponding mailbox.
The default mailbox is mailbox 1.
2.A long beep will sound, then ICM recording starts.
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