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FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT 1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines.
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CDC STATEMENT Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit’s FCC label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0).
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MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The LOAD NUMBER (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading.
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NOM STATEMENT 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
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MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato;...
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Merlin are registered trademarks of AT&T. ® ® Black Box ® is a registered trademark of Black Box Corporation. Northern Telecom ® is a registered trademark of Nortel Networks. Panasonic ® is a registered trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1. Introduction The Amplifiers for BLACK BOX ® headsets operate as an interface between your telephone and headset mute headset. Two models are available: high • Multi-Purpose Amplifier volume • Two-Prong Carbon Figure 1-1. Multi-Purpose Amplifier. Amplifier...
MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 2. Installation 2.1 Multi-Purpose Amplifier Connect all the cords for the telephone and headset as shown in Figure 2-1. 1. Handset cord 2. Headset cord 3. Short telephone cord 4. Quick Disconnect 5. Headset stand NOTE The Multi-Purpose Amplifier works with phones that have...
CHAPTER 2: Installation 2.2 Two-Prong Amplifier Connect the Two-Prong Amplifier as shown in Figure 2-2. 1. Two-Prong Amplifier 2. Headset cord 3. Quick Disconnect 4. Telephone NOTE The Multi-Purpose Amplifier works with phones that have modular handset connectors. Two-Prong Carbon Amplifier works with phones that have two-prong headset ports.
MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 3. How to Make disconnect the microphone, 3.2 Two-Prong Amplifier make sure the mute switch is a Call The Two-Prong Amplifier, designed for telephone systems 3.1 Multi-Purpose Amplifier equipped with a two-prong headset port, offers standard gain.
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CHAPTER 3: How to Make a Call Volume Control Figure 3-4. Volume Control on the Two- Prong Amplifier. NOTE If you’re using the adapter in the battery mode, low batteries are indicated by a beeping noise in the headset.
MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 4. Telephone process 1. If your telephone is not listed in Table 4-1, follow setup Compatibility and process 2. Setup Refer to Table 4-1 for the correct telephone switch setting for your telephone and follow setup Table 4-1.
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CHAPTER 4: Telephone Compatibility and Setup Table 4-1 (continued). Telephone Compatibility Telephone Manufacturer Telephone System Station Telephone Model Telephone Type Switch Transmit Control Require Batteries? AT&T Merlin Legend MLX Series AT&T Consumer Products Traditional 100 and 1000 Series AT&T Consumer Products FeaturePhone 400 1300 and 1600 Series Comdial...
MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 4.1 Setup Process 1 4. Make a call and adjust the transmit control according If your phone system appears in to the level indicated in Table 4-1, follow these steps to set Table 4-1 or to a satisfactory up your amplifier.
CHAPTER 4: Telephone Compatibility and Setup page. If you achieve a connection, adjust the transmit control to either position 1 or 10. (The middle settings of the transmit wheel have little effect in telephone type C setting. Setting 1 or 10 will Figure 4-5.
MULTI-PURPOSE AMPLIFIER AND TWO-PRONG CARBON AMPLIFIER 4. To replace the battery lid, align it at the right hand side of the battery compartment and press Figure 4-9. Replacing the Battery Lid. down. Then slide it to the right. ETUP ROCESS 1.
CHAPTER 5: Optional Accessories 5. Optional 5.2 AC Power Adapter Accessories Remove the batteries when using an AC power adapter. The AC 5.1 On-line Indicator adapter port is indicated by the arrow in Figure 5-2. The on-line indicator lights up when the headset is in use to indicate to co-workers that you are on the telephone.
Before you ship, • the nature and duration of contact Black Box to get a the problem. Return Materials Authorization (RMA) • when the problem occurs. number.
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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...