Important Safety Information CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED Connecting MAX EX to an Analog Phone Line Connecting MAX EX Expansion Pods Connecting MAX EX to a Digital (PBX) Phone Line Using your MAX EX Phone CHAPTER 3: USER OPTIONS Calling Features...
Thank you for purchasing the ClearOne MAX™ EX expandable conferencing phone. MAX EX provides premium, full-duplex audio to small conference rooms as a single unit, and to larger rooms by connecting up to four MAX EX units together. Connecting MAX EX units together allows you to expand microphone and speaker coverage, as well as control access, for a more natural communications experience in larger rooms.
Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure you return all the items that shipped with your product. UNPACKING Ensure you have received all items shown below for your MAX EX model (MAX EX and MAX Expansion Kit). After unpacking, place the MAX EX Conferencing Pod and Base Unit on a level surface.
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• This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your location, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Connect the 12' Cat. 5 cable to the Link Out jack on the first phone and the Link In jack on the second phone. Continue linking up to three additional MAX EX phones in the same fashion. A total of four units may be connected.
CONNECTING MAX EX TO A DIGITAL (PBX) PHONE LINE MAX EX phones can be connected to a PBX by using a digital-to-analog converter. To connect a MAX EX phone to a digital (PBX) line, use the following diagram and procedure: 1.
USING YOUR MAX EX PHONE To Make a Call 1. Press the ON/OFF key. You hear a dial tone. 2. Dial the number as you would on a standard phone. The number is displayed on the LCD screen. NOTE: You can also pre-dial the number while in standby (inactive) mode and press the ON/OFF key to connect the call.
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To Store a Number In the Phonebook 1. Enter the phone number you want to store while conferencing POD is in standby mode. 2. Press and hold the PHONEBOOK/EDIT key until the phonebook and program icons appear on the LCD screen (as shown below).
To Use Pulse Dialing MAX EX uses tone dialing by default. You can temporarily change to pulse dialing during a call. • Press the star (*) key. A special character will appear. All numbers entered after this character will use pulse dialing.
PROGRAMMING FEATURES To allow for individual preferences and enhanced usability, MAX EX provides the following programmable features: • Ringer Melody • Dialing Mode • Flash Duration • Local Phone Number • Speed Dial Numbers • Service Center Number • AGC/ALC (Automatic Gain Control/Automatic Level Control) You may also restore factory defaults.
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Press the 6 numeric key to enter the service center menu. Press REDIAL/PROG. Enter the number you want MAX EX to dial when the 0 numeric key is pressed. Press REDIAL/PROG to save the number. Press CLEAR to exit programming mode.
Press REDIAL/PROG. The current setting number flashes. Enter a new setting number using the AGC/ALC table shown below. Press REDIAL/PROG to confirm selection. Press CLEAR to exit programming mode. ALERT TONES The table below describes alert tones used by MAX EX. Chapter 3 : User Options...
Connection Checklist • The MAX EX base unit is plugged into the proper volt electrical outlet and its power light is on. •• The telephone cord from the base unit is securely connected to the telephone wall jack. • The equipment the other party is using should be of comparable quality to your MAX EX conferencing phone.
(41–158° F) Operating Humidity: 15 to 80% Models Storage humidity: 10 to 90% MAX EX* Power MAX EX Expansion Kit* Base Unit: *Call your sales representative for part numbers, or visit Auto-adjusting power module; www.clearone.com 100–240VAC; 50/60 Hz Telephone Connection Analog PBX or PSTN line RJ-11C/CA11A, –12dBm nominal...
See installation instructions for details. If you experience problems with this equipment, contact ClearOne Communications, 5225 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116, or by phone at (801) 975-7200 for repair and warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
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This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment “WEEE Directive 2002/95/EC”: ClearOne is compliant with the WEEE directive. For recovery and recycling information by country, visit our website: www.clearone.com/support/recycling.php?content=main Technical Services: 800-283-5936...
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Reading Berkshire RG2 OTD United Kingdom Model: MAX EX, MAX EX Expansion Kit. Product Standard(s) to which Conformity of the Council Directive(s) is declared: EMC - 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive”: EN 55022: 2006 (Emissions) Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.
Chief Technology Officer Managing Director - EMEA North WARRANTY ClearOne Communications, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. For warranty information and coverage, refer to the ClearOne website at www.clearone.com. ClearOne Communications, Inc.
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