Wireless infrared home audio headset system (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for ClearSounds QUATTRO 4L
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QUATTRO 4L AMPLIFIED BLUETOOTH NECKLOOP USER GUIDE Moving Beyond the Sound Barrier...
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Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds Quattro 4L Amplified Bluetooth Communication System. You are either really smart for purchasing the Quattro 4L or someone really likes you and bought this for you. Or maybe you are both smart AND lucky to have someone who gave you the Quattro 4L.
Welcome Contact Information Please contact us with any questions that you might have. We are happy to assist you! ClearSounds Communications, Inc. 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 143 Naperville, IL 60540 USA 800-965-9043 (toll-free) Information Online To view & print additional...
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WARNING: Locate and use the Quattro 4L away from water and damp areas, such as swimming pools, bathtubs, sinks and damp basements, and do not use the Quattro 4L when you are wet, to avoid electrical shock.
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WARNING: Do not spill liquid on the Quattro 4L or clean it while it is plugged in to AC power. This can cause a short circuit, a fire or electric shock.
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CAUTION: Some electronic devices that are not properly shielded will generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) that may cause buzzing or odd sounds in the Quattro 4L (or any headset for that matter). Examples include PCs, automobiles and large screen TVs. CAUTION: Turn off the Quattro 4L in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
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CAUTION: In these circumstances, refer to our customer service department: • Liquid spills in the Quattro 4L, or it is exposed to rain or precipitation. • The Quattro 4L does not operate according to descriptions in this manual, or performance distinctly changes.
Getting Familiar ....................10 Getting Started .....................13 Engage the Battery ...................14 Charge the Battery ...................15 Operating the Quattro 4L ..................17 Hearing through the Quattro 4L ................17 Pairing & Connecting ..................18 Breaking the Bluetooth Connection ..............20 Voice Control .....................22 Calling .......................23 Answer a Call ....................26 Call Waiting .......................27...
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Contents Power and Connection ..................33 Sound ........................35 Warranty ......................37 Additional Products ..................39 Bluetooth Terms ....................40...
Contents Unpack Ensure that your packing box includes all of these parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds. IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT. USB charging Quattro 4L neckloop...
Quattro 4L. Base Multi-Function Button: This button is used to initiate & answer calls, turn the Quattro on & off, pair the Quattro 4L to Bluetooth devices (e.g. mobile phone), switch between calls and initiate Siri or S-Voice for voice activation.
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Getting Familiar Main Base Unit Multi-Function Key: This button is used to answer & end phone calls. It pauses & plays music. Press twice to active the voice control for the second device. -- See page 22, Step 1 of Voice control. 8-wire Neckloop: This cord hangs the Quattro...
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Getting Familiar Engagement + / - Battery Engage Switches: There is a battery engage switch on the Quattro 4L unit, – which MUST be in the position on both for it to function. By switching to the position, the battery is disengaged from the circuit. This switch does NOT need to –...
Getting Started Before using your Quattro 4L for the first time, there are four key steps you need to take to get started. 1. Engage the Battery on the Quattro 4L unit. 2. Charge the Quattro 4L. 3. Pair the Quattro 4L with your Bluetooth devices.
+ position. will ever need to touch this switch. In order to preserve the integrity of the battery while the Quattro 4L travels from the production line to our warehouses and the warehouse of retailers across the country, we protect it by keeping the battery disengaged.
USB connector end to the AC adapter. You can also charge the Quattro 4L by plugging the large USB connector end into the USB port on your desktop or laptop computer. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source.
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Getting Started The Quattro 4L is fully charged when the indicator light turns blue. Charge your Quattro 4L every night maximum performance. To protect your Quattro 4L from power surges while charging, plug into a surge protector.
Quattro 4L offers! We’ve walked you through charging the Quattro 4L, the next step is to put it on and connect via the t-coil setting on your hearing aid or cochlear implant OR use our SmartSound Earbuds (purchased separately) or whatever headset you choose with your Quattro 4L.
Bluetooth devices. The first time you use a Bluetooth device with the Quattro 4L, you must pair the device with the Quattro 4L. Pairing is the process of creating a constant link between the Quattro 4L and the Bluetooth device. Think of it like square dancing in junior high school gym class;...
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Pair & connect the Quattro 4L with a Bluetooth-enabled device for the first time: 1. The Quattro 4L must be powered off. We have not provided instructions on turning it on yet, so unless you’ve figured out how to turn it on, it should still be off.
Quattro 4L will appear on the list of connected devices. Breaking the Bluetooth Connection (aka Disconnecting) You can keep a device paired to the Quattro 4L, and break the Bluetooth connection between the Quattro 4L and the Bluetooth device. You would break the connection for the following reasons: •...
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If the Quattro 4L is moved outside the Bluetooth connection range (which is approx. 33 feet), you will hear “out of range” announced. (If you have the Quattro 4L connected to the T-coils through your hearing aid or in your earbuds, we recommend our SmartSound ear buds — sold separately.)
That’s it! You are ready to start enjoying all the wonderful sound and freedom the Quattro 4L has to offer! Read on for instructions on how to make and answer calls using your Quattro 4L, listen to music and experience the many additional features the Quattro 4L offers.
If you really want to hear the docile tone of our Customer Solutions Team, call us at 800-965-9043, M-F 8am-5pm CT. Be prepared to take phone calls and to make phone calls with your Quattro 4L by confirming the following: •...
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There are 15 volume levels. The Quattro 4L remembers the last level that was set. To mute and unmute a call: 1. Press and HOLD the key on the screen.
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Placing a Call from Last Number Dialed (aka ReDialing): 1. Simultaneously press and HOLD the MFB and key. The phone will call the last number you dialed. To End the Call: 1. Press and hold the MFB. The Quattro 4L will announce “Call Terminated.”...
Operating the Quattro 4L Answer a Call When a call comes in, you will hear the phone ringing/talking caller ID through your hearing device or ear buds. If you are listening to music or an audio book when the call comes in, it will pause and you will hear the ringing/talking caller ID.
Operating the Quattro 4L Call Waiting If your phone service includes Call Waiting, you can answer incoming Call Waiting calls during a telephone conversation. To answer a Call Waiting call: 1. Tell the person with whom you are speaking that you will put him or her on hold.
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Quattro 4L down and couldn’t get to it fast enough. You really want to take the call using the Quattro 4L cause, well, that’s why you have it - it helps you hear better. What do you do? Simple…...
We love our music! In fact, improving the ability to hear all the detail, richness and passion in music is one of the major motivating factors in the design of the Quattro 4L. Music moves us; it brings us to life! Start loving your music again with the Quattro 4L! To Listen to Audio (music, videos or audio books): 1.
“Intercom” between two Quattro 4L devices! Sweet! You can use your Quattro 4L to talk to someone wearing another Quattro 4L within 33 feet of each other. This is extremely helpful when two people with hearing loss are in a noisy environment and need to eliminate background noise and reduce the signal-to-noise ratio.
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. The red and blue indicator will flash rapidly. c. On only one of the Quattro 4L devices, press the MFB once (1x). You will hear “Searching for Quattro” announced. d. Once the Quattro 4Ls find each other, you will hear “Paired” announced.
Resetting the Quattro 4L resets the device to its factory settings. This deletes the last dialed number , all paired devices, and sets the volume back to the default level. The only reason you would want to reset the Quattro 4L is if you are loaning it to or receiving it from someone else.
Quattro 4L with Additional Bluetooth Devices’ on npage 20. This occurs in these circumstances: The Quattro 4L turns • The battery lost its charge. Recharge the battery. off automatically See page 15. • No device is connected to the Quattro 4L for 10 minutes or longer.
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Solution The Bluetooth Ensure the following: connection breaks • The Bluetooth device is within 33 feet of the Quattro 4L. between the Quattro • The Quattro 4L and the Bluetooth device are turned on and 4L and the Bluetooth charged.
• Check that volume is sufficient. If the volume is turned up on non-existent the Quattro 4L and on the Bluetooth device, turn down the volume on the Quattro 4L or on the Bluetooth device. See page 11. •...
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Specification Component Specification Supported profiles HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP Bluetooth version 4.0 or lower Frequency band 2.4 G ISM, Channel 79 Modulation system GFSK RF Power Class 2, -6~4DBM Operating range 33 ft (10 m) Connection Multi-point, two Bluetooth devices simultaneously...
Warranty Your ClearSounds Quattro 4L Amplified Bluetooth Neckloop comes with a one year limited warranty from the date of purchase. This product is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use. In the event that this product fails to function properly due to defects in...
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Warranty If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer Service www.clearsounds.com representative by phone, or log on to to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without an RMA number will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense.
Ok, well we may be a bit biased, but these products are fantastic complements to the Quattro 4L. Together, they provide a solution for every aspect of communication. From personal listening to mobile phones, TV & entertainment to the office – we’ve got you covered.
When a Bluetooth-enabled device is “discoverable,” other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair, or connect to it. When the Quattro 4L is discoverable by your cell phone, you will see “Quattro 4L” in the list of Bluetooth devices in your cell phone’s Bluetooth menu.
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Bluetooth Terms Multipoint: Multipoint is a new development in Bluetooth technology that allows your Bluetooth headset to be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. When a call comes in, the Bluetooth headset knows which device is ringing and will connect to the right one automatically. EDR: EDR is an optional part of the Bluetooth specification that provides an Enhanced Data Rate (speed) and in some cases improved battery life.
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