Clarity XL45 User Manual

Install the backup batteries (optional) by removing the battery cover as shown
USER GUIDE
in Figure 1. Connect your telephone as shown in Figure 2.
1 Connect one end of the phone cord into the (square) LINE port on
the back of the phone; connect the other end of the phone cord into your wall
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telephone outlet.
2 Connect one end of the (curly) handset cord into the handset jack on
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the left side of your base; connect the other end of the handset cord into the
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3 Connect the DC adapter cord into the (round) DC 9V 500mA
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on the back of your phone; plug the adapter into your wall electrical outlet.
When nished, lift handset to test. If you hear a dial tone, your telephone is
with CID and DCP™
ready for use. If not, check all connections again.
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Remove battery cover using a
thin object (like the tip of a pen)
to push down the tab shown by
the arrow above.
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If there is a power outage, the XL45 will maintain its full ampli cation for up
to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included).
The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or backup
batteries. In this case, the indicator lights, the loud ringer, the lighted keypad
and the ampli cation will be disabled; you will still be able to make and receive
phone calls, but the extra ampli cation will not be enganged. We recommend
installing batteries if you live in an area with frequent power outages.
CONTENTS & PARTS CHECKLIST
1. Pull the handset hook out of the base and reverse its position so that the
Your package includes all the items as shown here. If there is anything
hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. See Figure 3
missing, please contact our Customer Care Department immediately.
NOTE: PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF PROOF OF PURCHASE 2. Plug one end of the short at telephone line cord into the jack marked
FOR YOUR RECORDS. LINE located on the back of the telephone. Then run the cord through the
groove on the back of the phone. Insert the tabs of the mounting bracket into
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the slots in the back of the phone. Push the mounting bracket in and down
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rmly until it snaps into place. See Figure 4.
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mounting bracket's keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base of
Telephone line the phone downward to secure it on the wall. See Figure 5.
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cords
(one long cord and
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Handset Base unit
DC adapter
Mounting bracket
Handset coil cord
Figure 3
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MENU OPTIONS
Formatting and Calling from CID
There are three main menu options on the XL45:
CID, Memory Dial, and Language.
To format and/or make a call from the CID entry, select the desired CID
entry and press the enter button. "Pick Format" will appear on screen rst,
To switch from one main menu option to the next, press the down arrow.
then "Press UP/DN" will appear. Using the arrow keys, choose the desired
Note: if you wish to return to the standby screens at any time, press the
format for the CID number, and press the Enter button. See Figure 11 and
MENU key.
Figure 12.
Note: A seven digit number will not display the area code. A 10 digit number
CALLER ID OPERATIONS
will display the area code without the one. The 11 digit number will display
Caller ID Operations
the number, area code plus the one.
This is a service that is provided through your local telephone company.
This telephone will automatically display the incoming caller's name and
number along with the date and time of the call. It will record up to 40
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calls.
PICK FORMAT
When there is a new incoming call the CID information will display on the
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second ring. The rst row on the display will have the caller's ID (name).
If there is no information, the row will be blank. The second row displays
the incoming telephone number. If the number is longer than 11 digits, the
Figure 11
LCD will toggle the displayed number between the rst 11 digits and the
The next screens that will display are "Call Number?" and "1 Yes 2 No" with
remaining digits.
your chosen formatted number. See Figure 13 and Figure 14.
Note: The time and date will automatically register after receiving your
If you select "Yes" the CID entry will then be dialed. If you select "No" the
rst call.
CID will format and show the CID information.
NOTE:
Saving a CID record to a MemDial button that is not blank will
View CID
overwrite the previously saved name/number without prompting.
To view CID information press the MENU button. "View CID?" will
display with the options of "1 Yes 2 No". Select "Yes" by pressing the one
(1) button and the most recent incoming call will be displayed. Press the
down arrow to view the next CID entry.
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If there are no new calls the screen will display "No Calls". You can also
CALL NUMBER?
access the CID records by pressing UP or DOWN keys from the standby
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screen. See Figure 10.
Note: The display will time out and go to the standby screen if you have
not made a selection within 30 seconds.
Figure 13
Note: You can view the CID list by pressing either the UP or DOWN key
To store any CID record to one of the memory keys, do the
from standby (idle) mode.
following:
1. Pick the correct dialing format by following the steps above;
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2. Press ENTER;
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with the correct dialing format will be displayed on the screen.
VIEW CID?
4. Press and hold the memory key you wish to use for this record.
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You are able to change the name of the record before storing it in the
memory keys. Press DEL to delete the displayed name, then use the keypad to
enter your custom name. (To introduce a space, press "1").
Figure 10 The phone beeps, the display shows "Num Stored", and the record is stored.
SECTION 1
INSTALLING YOUR XL45 FEATURE LIST AND OVERVIEW
port
Figure 2
ON Talk
OFF Keypad
Override Boost Call Missed Mail Voice
ON
OFF
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RINGER SETTINGS
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+ -
TONE VOLUME
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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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CALLER ID OPERATIONS MEMORY STORAGE
Phone numbers can be stored into the phones memory to enable one
button dialing. The phone directory allows space for four (4) different phone
numbers.
It is important to not store 911 into your phone. This will prevent
inadvertently calling an emergency call center. Only store emergency numbers
such as a doctor, hospital, the local re department or local police station
numbers.
Programming/Editing the Memory Dial Buttons
This feature will allow the user to program or edit numbers in the 4 (four)
Memory Dial locations or make changes to the current programmed numbers.
Press the MENU button then press the down arrow to the "View MemDial"
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screen. See Figure 15. You will have the option of choosing "Yes" or "No".
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Select "Yes" by pressing the one (1) button.
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MemDial 1 or the saved name and number will appear. (To go to the next
Mem Dial location press the DOWN arrow)
Use the Delete button and delete MemDial 1 or name stored. Next, type in
the name of the number you wish to store. Then press the Enter button. Use
the Delete button to delete the number to be edited. If there is no number
stored type in the number you wish to store. Press Enter once again. The
number has now been stored into the M1 button. The menu will advance to
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the next memory location – MemDial 2. (NOTE: To enter a space, press "1").
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Repeat these steps to program MemDial 2.
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NOTE: To view the saved records under the Memory Dial buttons, you have
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submenu. Pressing the memory keys from standby (or while on a call) will
dial the numbers directly without further prompting (one-touch dial).
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The user will have the option to select English, French or Spanish. Press the
MENU button and press the down arrow until "Language" appears. Press 1
(one) for English, press 2 (two) for Spanish, press 3 (three) for French. See
Figure 16 and Figure 17.
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Figure 16
LANGUAGE
1 EN 2 SP
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FEATURE LIST AND OVERVIEW
MENU screen: press to show the CID information, check the
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1 memory records, get information about the volume and tone levels, etc.
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ENTER button: press to con rm choices listed on the screen.
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Arrow buttons (UP/DOWN)
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choices, CID and memory records.
MENU button: press to access the menu for CID/memory checking,
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language setup.
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5 DELETE button: press to delete CID/memory records, and to edit
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names/numbers.
MEMORY
6 buttons: for saved numbers (see MEMORY STORAGE).
SPKR (Speaker) Button: press SPKR to engage the speakerphone
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function; press again to turn the feature off.
FLASH Button: use this button to engage the Call Waiting/Call
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Waiting Caller ID function (feature provided by local phone company).
VOLUME Slider: move to right or left in order to increase or
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decrease the volume of the incoming voice.
10 BOOST/OSA Button: press BOOST to engage the extra
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ampli cation. In BOOST OFF mode, the phone has a volume range of up
OSA
TONE VOL UME to 16dB of ampli cation. In BOOST ON mode, the phone has a volume
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range of up to 50dB of ampli cation. When active, the BOOST button is
backlit. Press BOOST again to turn off the extra ampli cation. Press and
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hold the button for 3 seconds to engage the OSA function (to enhance
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the level of your voice). See OSA section for details.
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NOTE: when OSA is enabled, the light at the top of the phone turns
orange when the phone is in a call.
RD/P (Redial/Pause) Button: use this button to redial the last
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number dialed (up to 32 digits). When in programming mode, press this
ON OFF button to insert a 2-second pause.
TONE Switch: use this switch to pick one of the 4 tone setting
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available.
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HOLD Button: during a call, use this button to put the call on hold;
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press the button again to release the call from hold.
Missed Call light: light turns on when there was an unanswered call.
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Headset Outgoing Speech Neckloop
(Active when Missed Call switch is ON - located on bottom of phone).
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Visual Ringer Lights: lights turn on and off when the phone rings.
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Low Battery
Indicator: light turns on when the backup batteries are
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BACK VIEW low.
17 Voice Mail/Ringer/VOICE 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
BEDSHAKER
DC9V, 500mA
Tone/
Pulse position. c. Light turns ORANGE when the VOICE feature is active.
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P (Ringer) TONE : press this button to choose the desired incoming
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ring tonality. Choose one of the six (6) availble ring tones to select the
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most favorable ringer.
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STANDBY SCREENS
During Talk Mode
While on a call the screen will display a timer and volume level. If you make
the call, the screen will also display the number dialed.
If the Hold button is activated "Call on hold" will be displayed.
During Idle Mode
"Clarity XL45" will be displayed on screens during idle mode if the following
standby screens are not applicable.The number of calls will register to the
screen. Example: "1 Call"
"No Ph Line" will appear if no phone line is plugged in. If there is no DC
power "Batt Only" will appear and alternate with "No DC power"
While another phone is being used "Line In Use" will be displayed. If there is a
new voicemail "New VMail" will appear
Note: If there is a new CID, "New VMail screen" and the number of new
CID entries screen (example: "2 Calls") will alternate.
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OUTGOING SPEECH AMPLIFICATION (OSA)
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This function ampli es your speech so it becomes louder to the person on
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the other end of the call. To enable this function, press and hold the BOOST/
OSA ON/OFF button for 3 seconds (see gure 18). The phone beeps; the
function can be enabled/disabled while on a phone call or in standby mode.
To verify the function is active, lift the handset and check the light at the top
of the phone. If the light is orange, the function is active. To adjust the level of
ampli cation for your voice, use the switch on the side of the phone labeled
Outgoing Speech Ampli cation (OSA). You can choose between three levels:
Low, Med and High (see Figure 19).
To return to the default setting for your voice volume level, press and hold
the BOOST/OSA ON/OFF button again for 3 seconds. You will hear a beep
con rming that the function is disabled. To verify, the light at the top of the
phone should not be orange when you are on a phone call.
NOTE: In order to experience the best audio quality for both parties during
a call, we recommend you turn on this function only if your voice is too quiet.
The screen brie y displays "OSA ON" or "OSA OFF" when the changes are
made. OSA is not active in speakerphone mode.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Ampli ed dB Level: 50dB/124dBSPL
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Tone control range" Full range: 300 to 3000Hz using one slide control.
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Dimensions
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Size: 9 3/4" x 7" x 3 1/2" (24.765cm x 17.78cm x 8.89cm)
3 FR
Weight: 2.52 lbs. (1.14 kg)
Power Requirements
AC Adapter: 9VDC, 500 mA
Batteries: 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
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FEATURE LIST AND OVERVIEW
(Ringer) Volume +/- : press the keys to increase/decrease the
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volume of the incoming ring.
(Ringer) ON/OFF switch: use this switch to turn the ringer on
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or off. When the switch is set to OFF, the light at the top of the phone
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lights up RED .
Headset port: insert a standard headset (2.5mm plug) to use instead
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of handset.
Outgoing Speech Ampli cation (OSA) switch
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to set the level of the outgoing speech ampli cation level. To enable/
disable the OSA switch, press and hold the BOOST/OSA button for 3
seconds (see OSA section).
Neckloop port: insert a standard neckloop (mono, 3.5mm plug) to
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use with your T-coil equipped hearing aid. We recommend the Clarity
CE30 neckloop.
Talk Keypad
24 switch: set to ON if you wish to hear the numeric keys
p e r s s d e u d i r g n d a i n i l - g o b h t n i a h d n e s a t d n p s
"star" and "pound" keys are not spoken.
25 Boost Override switch: set to ON if you wish for the BOOST
function to be enabled at the beginning of all calls.
26 Missed Call switch: set to ON if you wish to have the Missed Call
light enabled.
27 Voice Mail switch: set to ON if you wish for the light at the top of
the phone to turn green when you have a voice mail (service from your
phone service provider).
Tone/Pulse switch: set this switch to the desired dialing method.
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BEDSHAKER port: insert the optional bedshaker (sold separately)
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will vibrate to indicate incoming rings.
LINE: see INSTALLING YOUR XL45 section.
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POWER PORT (9V,500mA): see INSTALLING YOUR XL45
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section.
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TIME
32 indicator: the time is displayed if you have CID service (from
your local telephone service provider). The time is updated every time a
CID call is received.
Backup Battery Level
indicator: indicates the level of charge in
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your backup batteries (if installed).
DATE
34 indicator: the date is displayed if you have CID service (from
your local telephone service provider).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
No Dial Tone/Phone Will Not Operate
1. Check all phone cords and connections. Make sure they are plugged in
securely.
2. Plug unit into a different phone jack to help determine if the
with the phone or the phone jack.
3. Switch out handset or telephone line cords.
4. Disconnect any other equipment that may be attached to the phone.
Unable To Dial Out
1. Make sure TONE/PULSE switch is set correctly.
2. Phone may be at the end of a long line of phones (loop). Phone may not be
getting enough power from the phone line. It may be necessary to wait for a
few seconds after lifting the handset to begin dialing.
3. The XL45 is not compatible with Digital PBX Systems. If a standard, single
line phone works on the system, your XL45 should also.
4. There is an advanced computer running inside the XL45. Sometimes after
the handset is picked up, it will take a little less than a second to engage the
phone. Since it is not immediate, if you dial a number before the computer
engages, it will not receive the entire phone number that is dialed.
The Person On The Other End Cannot Hear You
1. Too many phones or phone devices on the line may effect your
phone's transmission. As a guideline, more than ve (5) phones or phone
devices may overload the phone line. Disconnect one (1) or two (2) devices
to see if that eliminates the problem. If not, contact your local phone
company for load guidelines.
2. You may not be speaking directly into the transmitter. Always speak
directly into the mouth piece in your normal tone of voice.
Unable To Hear Phone Ringer
1. Too many phone or phone devices on a line may cause your phone to not
ring. Disconnect one (1) or two (2) of the devices to see if the problem is
eliminated. If not, contact your local phone company for load guide lines.
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Headset Outgoind Speech Neckloop
2. If power is not being supplied to the phone, the extra loud ringer will not
Amplification (OSA)
work.
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3. Check the Ringer ON/OFF switch to see if the ringer is off. If yes, move it
to the ON position.
Volume Control Does Not Work
1. BOOST must be activated to turn on the additional ampli cation.
2. Check power connections. BOOST will not work without power or
backup batteries.
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BOOST FUNCTION - AMPLIFY INCOMING
SOUNDS
1. While on a call, press the BOOST button to engage the ampli er.
The XL45 has a BOOST button that controls the loudness of the receiver.
See Figure 6. Once the BOOST button is pressed, an extra level of
ampli cation is added over the entire range of the Volume Control. During
a call, the BOOST button can toggle the Clarity Power function on or off
according to the user's needs. The BOOST button will reset automatically
every time the phone is hung up for at least 5 seconds. The BOOST light
will illuminate (blue) while the BOOST function is activated.
: use the switch
Warning: Volume may be at a high level. To protect hearing, lower the
Clarity Power Volume Control before using the phone.
2. Adjust the VOLUME slider to achieve the desired sound level (up to
50dB of ampli cation). The Clarity Power Volume Control adjusts the level
of volume 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 XL45 will provide up to 50dB of
gain. See Figure 7.
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3. Adjusting the TONE switch allows you to customize your hearing
experience. Since we all have different hearing preferences we suggest
exploring each setting to nd the one most comfortable for you. These
four settings, along with our volume ampli cation, are part of the Digital
Clarity Power (DCP™) technology. See Figure 8. The available settings are:
1- Low Frequency emphasis: best used to hear low pitched;
2 - Flat frequency response: best for hearing aid users;
3 - Clarity Power/High frequency emphasis response: best used to hear
high frequency sounds;
4 - Multi Band Compression with high frequency emphasis response:
best setting for speech intelligibility.
NOTE: The screen displays the volume and tone levels.
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VOICE
TONE OSA VOLUME
TONE
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Boost Override
SCREEN
On the bottom of the XL45, there is a Boost Override switch. When
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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 ampli cation. Setting this switch
to "OFF" is useful when people with varying hearing ability use the
phone. See Figure 9.
CAUTION: VOLUME MAY BE LOUD.
PROCEED WITH CARE.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Static On The Line
1. Your phone may be located near a touch lamp, microwave, refrigerator
or other household appliances. Try relocating your phone to another area.
2. A cordless phone on your line may cause static. Try disconnecting the
dif culty is cordless phone. This may eliminate the problem.
3. Extra devices attached to the telephone, such as CID units and
answering machines may cause static. Disconnecting the devices may
eliminate the problem.
4. If there is also a DSL service in the home, this will cause interference
on the line. That interference is then ampli ed by the phone, causing a less
than optimal quality of conversation. Install the phone line lter provided
by the DSL service provider to reduce the amount of interference on the
line.
Interference
1. Check cords and connections. Frayed or poorly connected cords
can cause interference. Swap cords if necessary.
2. A RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) lter can be placed on the
line to help minimize or eliminate radio or CB transmissions. Try
relocating the telephone to another area.
Unable to Access Automated Systems
Automated systems used by banks, long distance voice mail and other
applications require that a phone be set to "tone" dialing. Check the switch
on the back of the phone labeled "T/P" and set to "T." This will enable the
phone to be compatible with these automated systems. Compatibility
If No Power is being Supplied to the Phone.
1. If the power goes out, or the AC Adapter is not properly connected to
the phone, several functions of the phone will not work. The ampli cation,
extra loud ringer, and the lighted keypad will not function properly.
2. The phone will drain the backup batteries very quickly. This will cause
the need for the batteries to be changed frequently and the Low Battery
indicator light to constantly illuminate.
Do I Need to Install Batteries?
Batteries are optional. They provide backup in case of a power outage.
They are recommended in areas of frequent power outages. This phone
uses four (4) alkaline batteries. They will sustain the following functions:
ampli cation.
SPKR
BOOST FLASH
OSA
VOLUME
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Figure 9
Boost
Override
ON
OFF