Clarity XL40D User Manual

SECTION 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
Install the backup batteries (optional) by removing the battery cover as shown
and injury to persons, including the following:
in Figure 1. Connect your telephone as shown in Figure 2.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
1 Connect one end of the phone cord into the (square) LINE port on
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone.
the back of the phone; connect the other end of the phone cord into your wall
3. Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink
telephone outlet.
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere
2 Connect one end of the (curly) handset cord into the handset jack on
else there is water.
the left side of your base; connect the other end of the handset cord into the
4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a
bottom of the handset. Place handset in cradle.
storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
3 Connect the DC adapter cord into the (round) DC 9V 500mA port
5. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak. on the back of your phone; plug the adapter into your wall's electrical outlet.
6. Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not When finished, lift handset to test. If you hear a dial tone, your telephone is
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp ready for use. If not, check all connections again.
cloth for cleaning.
7. Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or
injury may result if the telephone falls.
8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This
telephone should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the
base unit or the owner's manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in
Figure 1
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
Remove battery cover
10. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone
using a thin object (like
where no one will step or trip on the cord.
the tip of a pen) to push
11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can
down the tab shown by
increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
the arrow above.
12. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone. They
If there is a power outage, the XL40D will maintain its full amplification
can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
for up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included).
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the telephone.
The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or backup
13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this phone
batteries. In this case, the indicator lights, the loud ringer, the lighted
apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
keypad and the amplification will be disabled; you will still be able to
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
make and receive phone calls, but the extra amplification will not be
when the appliance is subsequently used.
enganged. We recommend installing batteries if you live in an area with
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to the
frequent power outages.
manufacturer under the following conditions: when the power supply
cord or plug is frayed or damaged; if liquid has been spilled into the
product; if the telephone has been exposed to rain or water; if the
telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged; if the
1. Pull the handset hook out of the base and reverse its position so that
telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance; if the telephone
the hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. See
does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Figure 3.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a
2. Plug one end of the short flat telephone line cord into the jack
qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation.
marked LINE located on the back of the telephone. Then run the
15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
cord through the groove on the back of the phone. Insert the tabs of
16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
the mounting bracket into the slots in the back of the phone. Push the
specifically designed for wet locations.
mounting bracket in and down firmly until it snaps into place. Consult
17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
Figure 4.
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
3. Plug the flat telephone line cord into the wall plate jack, then align the
18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
mounting bracket's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the
base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall. See Figure 5.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
1. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
2. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. Additionally, it
may be toxic if swallowed.
3. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
Figure 3
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys.
The battery or conduction material may overheat and cause burns.
SECTION 2
INSTALLING YOUR XL40D FEATURE LIST & OVERVIEW
ON Talk
OFF Keypad
Boost Missed Voice
Override Call Mail
ON
OFF
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Figure 2
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RINGER SETTINGS
+ -
TONE VOLUME
WALL MOUNTING YOUR XL40D
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SIDE VIEWS
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BOTTOM VIEW
ON
Talk
OFF Keypad
Boost Missed Voice
Override Call Mail
ON
OFF
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Figure 5
Figure 4
SECTION 3 SECTION 4
FEATURE LIST & OVERVIEW
1 Blue ClarityLogic Button: press the blue button for direct access to a
Customer Care Representative.
2 Memory Buttons (M1-M10 and Emergency): for saved numbers (see MEMORY
STORAGE section for details).
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SPKR (Speaker) Button: press SPKR to engage the speakerphone function;
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press again to turn the feature off.
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FLASH Button: use this button to engage the Call Waiting Caller ID functions
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(feature provided by local phone company).
M8
VOLUME Slider: move to right or left in order to increase or decrease the
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M9 volume of the incoming voice.
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M10 6 BOOST/OSA Button: press BOOST to engage the extra amplification. In
BOOST OFF mode, the phone has a volume range of up to 16dB of amplification.
In BOOST ON mode, the phone has a volume range of up to 50dB of amplification.
XL40D ™ When active, the BOOST button is backlit. Press BOOST again to turn off the
extra amplification. Press and hold the button for three seconds to engage the OSA
function (to enhance the level of your voice). See OSA section for details.
NOTE: When OSA is enabled, the light at the top of the phone turns orange when
the phone is engaged in a call.
7 TONE Switch: use this switch to pick one of the four tone settings available.
RD/P (Redial/Pause) Button: use this button to redial the last number dialed (up
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to 32 digits). When in programming mode, press this button to insert a two second
pause.
HOLD/PROGRAM Button: during a call, use this button to put the call
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on hold; press the button again to release the call from hold. Use this button
HOLD/
PROGRAM RD/P FLASH SPKR
BOOST
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to program the memory keys during idle state or during a call. (See MEMORY
OSA STORAGE section for details.)
TONE VOLUME
1 2 3 4
10 Low Battery Indicator: light turns on when the backup batteries are low.
11 Visual Ringer Lights: lights turn on and off when the phone rings.
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12 Missed Call Light: light turns on when there was an unanswered call. (Active
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when Missed Call switch is ON - located on bottom of phone.)
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11 13 Voice Mail/Ringer/OSA Light: a. Light turns on GREEN when there is a
voicemail left with your voicemail feature (from local phone company). b. Light
turns RED when the ringer switch is in the OFF position. c. Light turns ORANGE
when the OSA feature is active.
(Ringer) TONE: press this button to choose the desired incoming ring tonality.
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Choose one of the six available ring tones to select the most favorable ringer.
ON OFF
(Ringer) Volume +/-: press the keys to increase/decrease the volume of the
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incoming ring.
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(Ringer) ON/OFF switch: use this switch to turn the ringer on or off. When
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the switch is set to OFF, the light at the top of the phone lights up RED.
17 Headset Port: insert a standard headset (2.5mm plug) to use instead of
handset.
Headset Outgoing Speech Neckloop
Ampli cation (OSA) Outgoing Speech Amplification (OSA) Switch: use the switch to set the
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level of the outgoing speech amplification level. To enable/disable the OSA switch,
Lo Med Hi
press and hold the BOOST/OSA button for three seconds (see OSA section).
Neckloop Port: insert a standard neckloop (mono, 3.5mm plug) to use with
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your T-coil equipped hearing aid. We recommend the Clarity CE30 neckloop.
Boost Override Switch: set to ON if you wish for the BOOST function to be
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BACK VIEW
enabled at the beginning of all calls.
Missed Call Switch: set to ON if you wish to have the Missed Call light
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enabled.
BEDSHAKER
DC9V, 500mA
Tone/ Voice Mail Switch: set to ON if you wish for the light at the top of the
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Pulse
LINE phone to turn GREEN when you have voicemail (service from your phone service
T
P
provider).
Tone/Pulse Switch: set this switch to the desired dialing method.
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Talk Keypad Switch: set to ON if you wish to hear the numeric keys pressed
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during dialing - both in handset and speakerphone modes. NOTE: "star" and
"pound" keys are not part of this feature.
BEDSHAKER Port: insert the optional bedshaker (sold separately). It will
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vibrate to indicate incoming rings.
LINE Port: see INSTALLING YOUR XL40D section.
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POWER Port (9V,500mA): see INSTALLING YOUR XL40D section.
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SECTION 5
BOOST FUNCTION - AMPLIFY INCOMING
SOUNDS
1. While on a call, press the BOOST button to engage the 1. Press and hold the desired memory location (M1-M10 and
amplifier. The XL40D has a BOOST button that controls the Emergency) to store the number. The phone will beep to
confirm you are in memory programming mode. See Figure 10.
loudness of the receiver. See Figure 6. Once the BOOST button
is pressed, an extra level of amplification is added over the entire
2. Enter the telephone number you wish to store (up to 31
range of the Volume Control. During a call, the BOOST button can digits). If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the phone will
toggle the Clarity Power function on or off according to the user's time out and go back to idle or talk mode.
needs. The BOOST button will reset automatically every time the
3. Press the HOLD/PROGRAM button to save the desired
phone is hung up for at least five seconds. The BOOST light will
number. The phone will beep to confirm the number has been
illuminate (blue) while the BOOST function is activated.
saved. See Figure 11.
Warning: Volume may be at a high level. To protect
4. To change a Memory location, reprogram using the same
hearing, lower the Clarity Power Volume Control before procedure with the button to be changed.
using the phone.
2. Adjust the VOLUME slider to achieve the desired sound
level (up to 50dB of amplification). The Clarity Power Volume
Figure 10
Control adjusts the level of volume in the handset both in Boost or
non-Boost modes. The volume dial provides up to 16dB of volume
before the BOOST button is activated. Once the BOOST button is
pressed, the XL40D will provide up to 50dB of gain. See Figure 7.
To dial the saved numbers:
3. Adjusting the TONE switch allows you to customize your
1. In handset mode, lift the handset and press the appropriate
hearing experience. Since we all have different hearing preferences,
memory button.
we suggest exploring each setting to find the one most comfortable
2. In speakerphone mode, press the appropriate memory button
for you. These four settings, along with our volume amplification, are
with the handset in the cradle.
part of the Digital Clarity Power (DCP™) technology. See Figure 8.
OUTGOING SPEECH AMPLIFICATION (OSA)
The available settings are:
This function amplifies your speech so it becomes louder to the
1- Low frequency emphasis: best used to hear low pitched
person on the other end of the call. To enable this function, press and
sounds;
hold the BOOST/OSA button for three seconds (see Figure 12).
2 - Flat frequency response: best for hearing aid users;
The phone beeps; the function can be enabled/disabled while on a
phone call or in standby mode.
3 - Clarity Power/High frequency emphasis response: best
To verify the function is active, lift the handset and check the light at
used to hear high frequency sounds;
the top of the phone. If the light is ORANGE, the function is active. To
4 - Multi Band Compression with high frequency emphasis
adjust the level of amplification for your voice, use the switch on the
response: best setting for speech intelligibility.
side of the phone labeled "Outgoing Speech Amplification" (OSA). You
can choose between three levels: Low, Med and High (see Figure 13).
To return to the default setting for your voice volume level, press and
hold the BOOST/OSA button again for three seconds. You will hear
HOLD/
PROGRAM SPKR HOLD/ a beep confirming that the function is disabled. To verify, the light at
RD/P BOOST FLASH PROGRAM RD/P BOOST FLASH SPKR
OSA OSA the top of the phone should not be orange when you are on a call.
TONE VOLUME TONE VOLUME
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
NOTE: In order to experience the best audio quality for both parties
Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 during a call, we recommend you turn on this function only if your
voice is too quiet. OSA is not active in speakerphone mode.
NOTE: Boost button is not active in speakerphone mode.
Boost Override
On the bottom of the XL40D, there is a Boost Override switch.
Figure 12
When this is set to ON the Boost function is automatically enabled
every time the phone is picked up. In standard use, when the Boost
Override switch is set to OFF, the Boost function will turn off after
the phone is hung up. Setting this switch to ON is suggested if all the
users of the phone need the amplification. Setting this switch to OFF
is useful when people with varying hearing ability use the phone. See Amplified dB Level: 50dB/124 dBSPL
Figure 9.
Tone control range: From 300 to 3000Hz using one slide control
Figure 9
Dimensions:
Boost Size: 9 1/2" x 7" x 3 1/4" (24.13cm x 17.78cm x 8.25cm)
WARNING: VOLUME MAY BE LOUD.
Override
Weight: 2.52 lbs. (1.14 kg)
PROCEED WITH CARE.
ON
Power Requirements:
OFF
DC Adapter: 9VDC, 500 mA
Batteries: 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
SECTION 6
MEMORY STORAGE
M8
M9
Figure 11
HOLD/
M10 PROGRAM RD/P FLASH SPKR
BOOST
OSA
TONE VOLUME
1 2 3 4
XL40 ™
Figure 13
Headset Neckloop
Outgoind Speech
Amplification (OSA)
1 2 3 4
Lo Med Hi
TECHNICAL INFORMATION