Panasonic UF-4500 Operating Instructions - Page 66

Receiving Documents Reception Modes You can select one of the four modes shown below. Conditions You normally receive only voice calls. You receive both voice and fax calls. You normally receive fax calls only. Suggested Reception Mode Telephone Mode You can answer the incoming call via an External Telephone (Optional). If you receive a fax calling signal, simply press START to receive manually. (See page 67) Fax / Tel Auto Switching Mode Unit will answer the incoming call and then distinguish whether it is voice or fax call. If it is a fax call, the unit will receive automatically. if it is a voice call, the unit will signal (ring) through the speaker for your attention. (See page 68) Fax Mode Unit will receive the document automatically. All incoming calls (including voice calls) are answered by the fax machine. (See page 69) Settings Fax Parameter No. 17 set to 1: Tel MMM-dd 15:00 RCV MODE=TEL Fax Parameter No. 17 set to 3: Fax / Tel SW. MMM-dd 15:00 RCV MODE=FAX/TEL Fax Parameter No. 17 set to 2: Fax MMM-dd 15:00 00% You receive both voice and fax calls and a Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) is connected. TAM Interface Mode The TAM answers the incoming call. During that time, the unit also monitors whether it is a voice call, the TAM continues to operate. If it is a fax call, the unit will automatically switch the line to the Fax and begin receiving document. (See page 70) Fax Parameter No. 17 set to 4: TAM / FAX. MMM-dd 15:00 RCV MODE=TAM/FAX 66 NOTE 1. Depending on the model of the Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) that is connected, some of the features may not be compatible with your fax machine operating in the TAM Interface mode. 2. If you are using the "Distinctive Ring Service" provided by your local telephone company, please note that the ring pattern for your fax number must match with the setting of Fax Parameter No. 36 (RING PATTERN (DRD)). (See page 39) If the setting does not match with the ring pattern, your machine will not receive a document automatically and the telephone will continue to ring. Furthermore, if your TAM does not support the "Distinctive Ring Detector" service, it may not function properly in TAM Interface.