Technical data
Appendix 
50 
Troubleshooting 
The following table will help you to resolve problems or malfunctions with your Retell 340. 
Problem  Possible cause  Solution / recommendation 
No display.  AC adapter not plugged in. 
Check all cables and connections. Check the 
telephone at another power outlet. 
Display is weak or too dark  Display contrast setting changed  Adjust the display contrast 
No tone  Volume set to “0”  Adjust the volume 
OGM symbol blinks  No OGM recorded  Record an OGM 
No answering of calls, no 2-way conversation 
recording. 
Connecting cable has no contact.  Check all cables and connections. 
No answering of calls if operated with a 
telephone system 
No ringing signal set. 
Check the telephone system's programming 
parameters 
Humming sounds or other interferences during 
playback. 
Interference source nearby the device, e. g. 
through a cordless telephone, monitor or similar. 
Install in a different place. 
No incoming message recording 
You have selected an OGM without incoming 
recording (announcement only). 
Select another OGM or record new OGM. 
No answering of calls, no function of a post-
connected telephone. 
Wrong connecting cable, wrong wiring for the 
junction box. 
Only use original cables, check junction boxes 
(possibly ask an expert for support)  
Wrong or no connection when operated with a 
telephone system. 
You have not entered the exchange 
identification code, the telephone system does 
not support tone dialling. 
Enter exchange identification code, change 
dialling method. 










