Model VM-150 Operating Guide Amplified Answering Machine with Slow Playback & Call Intercept key Thank you for purchasing this product, please read before use (Keep this manual for future reference) Serene Innovations, Inc 14615 Carmenita Road. Norwalk, CA 90650 Website: www.SereneInnovations.com Email: Customercare@Sereneinnovations.
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CONTENT Important safety instructions…...................................................................................4 Package content…………………………………………………………………………....5 Installation ………………………………………………………………………………..…5 Feature identifications……………………………………………………………………7-8 Basic Operations VM-150 Pre-Settings……………………………………………………………………….9 Turning the Answering machine On/Off……………………………………………….....9 Playing Messages………...………..………………………………………………......9-10 Deleting All Messages………………………………………………………………..…..
Important Safety Instructions WARNING – When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all the instructions before using the appliance. 2. This product uses rechargeable batteries. Do not use any non-rechargeable battery as charging of this type can cause battery leakage. 3. Always disconnect phone cord to wall jack before changing or installing batteries. 4.
Package Content ------------User‟s Manual VM-150 Unit Phone Cord AC Power Adapter AC Power Adapter For your safety, please plug the provided AC power adapter into the nearest AC outlet. Use only Class 2 power adapter, 7.5VDC, 300 MA. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Please install VM-150 as shown below. Always connect power adapter to VM-150 first, then plug into the wall outlet.
If you need to connect another phone to the same wall phone jack, use a “T” splitter (readily available from any hardware store or Radio Shack) for the phone cords. Battery Information (Optional) To ensure that your answering machine is functioning normally during power outage, install four AAA size NiMH rechargeable batteries (readily available from any hardware store or Radio Shack) in VM-150 battery compartment.
16 15 14 13 17 12 1 11 2 10 9 3 8 4 18 5 6 7 Feature Identification 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. OGM Key: To listen or record OGM Time/Mute Key: To set Time and Day / Mute microphone Memo Key: To record a voice message Digital Display: Large 0.
10. ON/OFF Key: To turn ON or OFF the answering machine / To select OGM 1 or OGM 2 11. Code Key: Set Security Code 12. Volume Keys: To adjust the speaker volume/ To select voice prompt language (English, French, Spanish) 13. Delete Key: To delete a message or all messages / Enable new message audio alert 14. Slow Key: To select message play-back speed (Slow 1, Slow 2, Normal 15. AC Adapter Jack: Connect to AC Adapter (Included) 16. Phone Jack: Phone Cord (Included) 17. Speaker 18.
Basic Operations: Default Pre-Settings: This answering machine is ready for you with these settings: Pre-recorded greeting message: Your call cannot be answered at the moment, please leave a message after the tone. Answers after 4 Rings (of 6) Answer ON/OFF: On Flashing indicator for new messages Volume setting at 3 (of 9) New Message Audio Alert: Off Play back Loudness: 3 Turning On/Off the answer machine: 1. To turn on the answering machine, press the “ON/OFF” Key and it will announce “Answer On”. 2.
5. To repeat the current message, press “REPEAT” once. If you want to go to the previous message, press “REPEAT” twice. 6. To skip the current message, press “SKIP” and it will play the next message. 7. To stop the current message temporarily, press “PAUSE” key; the display will show “PA”. To resume playing, press “PAUSE” again 8. To stop message playback and go back to standby more, press and hold STOP for 2 seconds. To Delete All Messages: Note: This will allow you to delete all old messages only. 1.
How to Customize OGM 1 & OGM 2: You can customize any of the two OGM‟s. For example you can have the first OGM on default and the second OGM customize when you go on vacation. To do this, follow the steps below: 1. While in the stand by mode, press and hold “OGM” key for about 3 seconds until it announces “To record new OGM, please speak after the tone”,. 2. Speak clearly and you can record up to 30 seconds. Press “STOP” when finished. 3. It will then announce “Your new OGM message is:……………..
Advanced Operations Setting the Number of Rings: 1. While in standby, press the “SLOW” key once to see the number of rings selected. (Default 4 rings) 2. Press and hold the “SLOW” key for 3 seconds and it will announce the number of rings you have it set to. 3. Press “VOL+” or “VOL-“ to change the number of rings or Toll Saver. 4. Press “SLOW” again to save and it will announce “Call will be answered after “#” of rings”.
1. While in standby mode, pressing „SET TIME” once and the machine will announce the current day/time setting. If day/time was not set, it will announce “Please set day and time”. 2. To set day and time, press and hold “SET TIME” key for 3 seconds until it announces “Set year”. The display shows the last two digits of the year, for example “10”. Press “Vol. +” or “Vol. –“ key to change the year. 3. Press “SKIP” once to save, then the machine announces “Set month”.
Recoding a Memo: This allows you to record a voice message as a reminder or as a message to someone and it will be shown as a new message. To record such a message, follow these steps: 1. While in standby mode, press and hold “MEMO” until it announces “Please speak after the tone, to end recording press stop”. 2. Speak clearly and you can record up to 3 minutes, press “STOP” to end. The display will now show you have an added new message.
setting, the first digit, 0”. Press “Vol+ or Vol- “ keys to select the number (shown on the display) you want. Press the “CODE” key to confirm. 2. The machine announces; “the second digit, 0”. Press again the “VOL+” or “VOL-” key to choose a number as the second digit, then press “CODE” key to confirm. 3. Repeat the above steps for the 3rd and 4th digits. 4. After confirming the 4th digit of the new security code, the machine will instantly announce the new security code; i.e.
announced only as “ * ”. The user must remember to enter 9 * in order to change code) Audio Output Jack: For headset or neck-loop use only. When a device is plugged in on this hack; the speaker will be deactivated. Technical Information Total recoding time: 40 minutes Max recording per message: 3 minutes Number of OGM: 2 Play-back speeds: Slow 1, Slow 2, Normal Battery Back Up: Approx 4 hours Talking Voice: English, French, Spanish Dimensions Size: 6.7” x 3.1” x 5.0” Weight Weight: 11 oz.
Trouble Shooting Problems My answering machine keeps beeping Solution This beep is to indicate you have a new message. Press “Play” to listen to the new message. This will also stop the beeping. Or, turn the audio new message alert off. My unit is speaking in another language Static noise while talking on speaker.
Incidental or Consequential Damages: Neither Serene Innovations, Inc. nor retailer, dealer or selling distributor has any responsibility for any incidental or consequential damages including without limitation, commercial loss of profit, or for any incidental expense, loss of time, or inconvenience. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This equipment uses the following Universal Service Order Codes ("USOC") jacks: RJ-11. Connection to the telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jack type RJ11. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0).
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission for information. If your home has specialty wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
