Clarity CE225 User Manual

CE225 PHONE AMPLIFIER USER GUIDE

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
• Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm.There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
• Do not use this telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do
not dispose of batteries in a fire.They may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Features
RED LED
GREEN LED
BOOST

Power Requirements

The CE225 requires two AAA batteries (alkaline-type
recommended). Install the batteries in the battery compartment
before using.
Important: Disconnect the modular cord from the CE225 and the
short cord from the telephone before opening the battery door or
replacing the batteries.
Battery Installation
1. Remove screw from battery door.
2. Remove battery door and insert the batteries as indicated.
3. Replace battery door by sliding and snapping into place.
4. Replace screw to secure.
Installation
1. Remove the handset modular cord from the telephone base and
insert into the jack at the bottom (handset) of the CE225.
2. Insert the end of the short cord into the handset jack located in
the base of the telephone.
3. All plugs should be inserted so that they "snap" into place.
4. Pick up the handset. Check for dial tone.
SHORT CORD

Volume Control

TO TELEPHONE
The CE225 provides 15 dB of volume control before the BOOST
button is activated. Once the BOOST button is pressed, the CE225
will provide up to 28 dB of gain.The frequency level is controlled
with the volume dial located on the top of the CE225.
1.Turn the frequency control upward to increase the volume of the
VOLUME
higher frequencies; turning the frequency control downward will
CONTROL
decrease the high frequencies back to normal.
If used together with a FCC68 certified Telephone Set, this amplifier
may affect the compliance of Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume
Control of the telephone set in FCC68.
TO HANDSET
Clarity ® Power
Insures the user that high frequency sounds are amplified more so
than the lower frequencies. Conversations will not only be louder,
but clearer and easier to understand.
Boost Button
The BOOST button engages the amplifier and Clarity Power.The
BOOST button will automatically reset to OFF upon hang-up.The
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BOOST button will need to be depressed with each phone call to
restore settings.
Boost LED
The BOOST LED will illuminate green when the boost feature
is activated.
Operation
Depress BOOST button and adjust the Volume Control to desired
listening level.

Battery Indicator

Monitors the condition of the batteries.The indicator will flash
red when the batteries should be changed.The led will only flash
while the unit is in use. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
The battery should be replaced with 2 AAA batteries (alkaline-type
recommended).

Battery Life

The battery life depends upon how often and how you adjust the
frequency level.The life of the battery should last between two and
six months, depending on the type of use.

Trouble Shooting

The CE225 is designed for long and trouble free operation. However,
if any problem arises in using your telephone disconnect the amplifier
from the telephone. Re-connect the handset to the telephone. If the
problem disappears, than the problem may lie within your amplifier.
If the handset is completely dead, make sure each cord is correctly
installed. If the handset is still dead, the battery may be incorrectly
installed or need replacing.
If the problem does not go away after disconnecting the amplifier,
than the problem lies in your telephone or telephone line. Notify
your phone company or contact the manufacturer of the telephone
for servicing procedures or facilities.
We welcome your feedback! Our Customer Service Representatives
can be reached at 1-800-552-3368 or 423-622-7793.
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