6.10. TAM INTERFACE SECTION6.10.1. FUNCTIONIf EXT. TAM is selected in the Receive mode, the unit receives documents for FAX calls or the external TAM records a voicemessage automatically.To switch between the answering machine and facsimile in the EXT. TAM Mode.# EXTERNAL TAM OPERATION UNIT OPERATION1 When the bell signal rings as many times as the numbermemorized into the connected answering machine (TAM),the answering machine is connected to the line and theanswering message is sent out to the line. (OGM out for 8~ 16 sec.)The length of the answering message should be 8~16seconds.While the message is being played, the unit starts todetect the CNG signal.(A)If the unit detects the CNG signal, it will switch to FAXreceiving and disconnect the external TAM automatically.2 After sending the OGM, the answering machine starts torecord the message of the other party (ICM recording).After the OGM of the external TAM is finished, the unitstarts to detect approximately 5 seconds of no sounddetection. (B)If no sound is detected, the unit will switch to FAXreceiving and disconnect the external TAM automatically.If the unit cannot detect the CNG signal or no sound forabout 30 seconds, the unit will disconnect the line. (C)Attention 1:No sound detection lasts 20 seconds after the telephone call is received at the answering machine. If there is no sound for morethan 5 seconds (#701 in the service mode), it switches to the facsimile.Attention 2:When the answering machine cannot answer the telephone call because of disconnection or the recording tape is full, the unitpicks up the call after 5 rings (#702 in the service mode). Then it switches to the facsimile.188KX-FPC91
