Clarity Chat User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ P E R S O N A L S O U N D A M P L I F I E R USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Congratulations and thank you for your Clarity Chat ™ purchase! We are here to help you with any questions you may have. Feel free to contact Clarity customer support at 1-800-426-3738. Please register your product at: http://shop.clarityproducts.com/support/registration...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What’s In The Box......3 7. Cleaning your Earpiece, Thin Tubing, and Dome Tip..18 Your Clarity Chat at a Glance..4 ™ 8. Additional Tips in Caring for 1. Wearing and Using Your Your Clarity Chat .....20 ™ Clarity Chat for the First Time...6...
  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    What’s In The Box SIZE 2B THIN TUBE (Longer) CLEANING TRAVEL CASE WIRE x2 (x4 if pair) RECEIVER (x2 if pair) BATTERIES USER GUIDE (x12 if pair) SIZE 1B CLEANING SMALL MEDIUM LARGE THIN TUBE TOOL DOME TIPS (already attached (x2 if pair) to receiver) Medium attached...
  • Page 6: Your Clarity Chat ™ At A Glance

    The Clarity Chat at a Glance ™ THIN MICROPHONE TUBE PROGRAM CONTROL SERIAL NUMBER VOLUME CONTROL DOME SIZE LABEL BATTERY RETENTION BATTERY LOOP DOOR...
  • Page 7 1. Microphone and Receiver – Sound enters the Clarity Chat through the ™ microphone. The receiver delivers amplified sound through the tubing to the ear canal. 2. Program Control – Press to change programs. 3. Volume Control – Press (+) to increase volume and (–) to decrease volume.
  • Page 8: Wearing And Using Your Clarity Chat ™ For The First Time

    ™ the first day and then gradually increase your usage over the course of the first week. Keep in mind when you first begin to use your Clarity Chat sound amplifier ™ your brain will be startled to receive the sounds it has been missing. Sounds such as car engines, keys dropping, doors shutting, typing on a keyboard, or even your own voice may seem loud at first.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Open the battery door, remove plastic tab from battery, and insert the battery (refer to page 11 for proper battery insertion). c. Close the battery door and your Clarity Chat is now turned on. ™...
  • Page 10 Tip: If you prefer not to use the retention loop, it can be removed with scissors. Tip: If you wear eyeglasses or oxygen, put your Clarity Chat on first and ™...
  • Page 11 g. Removing the thin tube from the earpiece: Grasp the earpiece end of the thin tube. Gently turn approximately 90 degrees and pull to remove the ear tube from the receiver. Tip: Thin tube size 2B is slightly longer than size 1B...
  • Page 12 h. Removing the dome tip from the tubing: Grasp the thin tubing and firmly pull the dome tip to remove. i. Find the correct size dome and press to attach it to the end of the thin tube. j. Attach the thin tubing to the ear piece. Press until it snaps into position. Now you can reapply to your ear.
  • Page 13: Inserting Your Battery And Turning On/Off

    (you should still be able to see the (+) sign on the battery after battery has been inserted). Wait 1-2 minutes before closing the battery door to allow the battery to fully charge. d. The battery door on the Clarity Chat™ works as the ON/OFF switch. OFF/OPEN TO “OFF”...
  • Page 14: Battery Information

    Tip: At the end of the cleaning tool (opposite the wire end) there is a magnetic tip to assist in inserting/removing the batteries. 4. Battery Information a. The Clarity Chat uses a size 312 zinc air battery. The battery life varies, ™...
  • Page 15 A voice prompt will warn when the battery needs to be replaced. Tip: To prolong battery life, remember to turn your Clarity Chat off when ™...
  • Page 16: Controlling Volume And Programs

    5. Controlling Volume and Programs PROGRAM CONTROL INCREASE (+) VOLUME CONTROL DECREASE (-) 1. Volume Control The volume control switch allows you to choose between volume levels. Press lightly and release the top (+) of the volume control to increase the volume.
  • Page 17 +/- you should hear a beep indicating you have raised or lowered your volume by 1 level. There are 5 volume levels within each program setting. “MINIMUM VOLUME” “MAXIMUM VOLUME” VOICE PROMPT VOICE PROMPT 2. Program Control a. The program control allows you to choose between 4 program settings. By firmly pressing and holding the program control for 1 second, you advance the program setting as indicated by voice prompts.
  • Page 18: Using With Telephones And Cellular Phones

    If you cannot hear well, move the handset slowly along the body of the Clarity Chat. There will be a spot where the sound becomes louder and clearer. Stay in that position for the duration of the call. It may help to turn the volume up on your phone.
  • Page 19 Set your Clarity Chat to the telecoil program 4. The induction loop ™ system transmits an audio signal directly into your receiver via a magnetic field, greatly reducing background noise and competing sounds, which will allow you to hear the speaker more clearly.
  • Page 20: Cleaning Your Earpiece, Thin Tubing, And Dome Tip

    7. Cleaning your Earpiece, Thin Tubing, and Dome Tip Gently clean your Clarity Chat with a soft, dry towel or paper towel in ™ conjunction with the provided cleaning tools. Never use cleaning products or solvents because they can damage your device. ALWAYS SEPARATE THE THIN TUBING FROM THE EARPIECE BEFORE CLEANING IT.
  • Page 21 • The long thin wire is used to clean out any earwax or debris that may have accumulated in the thin tubing. Insert the wire into the thin tube as shown in the diagram below. Tip: Clean your earpiece, thin tubing, and dome tips weekly to ensure optimum performance and replace your thin tubing and dome tips every 3 months.
  • Page 22: Additional Tips In Caring For Your Clarity Chat

    8. Additional Tips in Caring for Your Clarity Chat ™ • Open battery door when not in use. Handle with care. Do not drop your Clarity Chat or knock it against hard ™ • Regular use of a hearing aid dehumidifier surfaces.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting C A U S E P O S S I B L E R E M E D Y 1. No sound or not loud enough Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door Low/Dead Battery Replace battery Ear Wax Clean as necessary...
  • Page 24: Warnings To Consumer

    ™ Never leave your Clarity Chat or batteries where small children and pets ™ can reach them. If any part of the Clarity Chat , including batteries, is ™ swallowed, consult your phsyician or local poison control center immediately.
  • Page 25: Regulatory Compliance

    11. Regulatory Compliance FCC Regulatory Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    12. Warranty Information Each Clarity Chat comes with a 45-day money back guarantee and a 1-year limited manufacturers warranty. Contact Clarity Customer Service at 800-426-3738 for instructions on returning product to Clarity. To receive a refund you must first receive an RMA from Clarity. Along with...
  • Page 27 Refund is limited to the purchase price, after any coupons or discounts applied, plus applicable taxes. Shipping cost will be refunded only if the return was the result of Clarity’s error. Excludes any incidental or consequential damages, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory.
  • Page 28 (1) year from the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”). The obligation of Clarity under this warranty shall be at Clarity’s option, without charge, of any part or unit that proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the Warranty Period.
  • Page 29 Clarity, destruction or alteration, improper electrical voltages or currents, or repair or maintenance attempted by anyone other than Clarity or an autho- rized service center, is not a defect covered by this warranty.
  • Page 32 Chattanooga, TN 37416 Tel: 800-426-3738 • Fax: 800-325-8871 E-mail: claritycs@clarityproducts.com • Website: www.claritychat.com Clarity and Clarity Chat are trademarks of Clarity Products LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Rev. A (6-17) Printed in Mexico ref. pn 7012.016...

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