CONTENTS CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking the Ampli600 3 INSTALLATION Setting Up Wall mount installation 4 5 DESCRIPTION 6-10 SETTINGS Ringer Volume Ringer Tones Alarm & Ringer Settings Dialling Mode Date/time format & setting Language Setting Screen Contrast Adjustment Auto On Hook Auto screen Sizing Area & LDS Code Setting 11 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 USING THE TELEPHONE Answering a Call Making a Call Switching between Speakerphone and Handset Call Time Counter Last Number Redial Recalling Rec
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your AMPLI600 telephone. This is a multifunction telephone which offers features such as hands free use, phonebook and caller display*. It also has the added benefits of send and receive amplification. There are two emergency features – the first allows you to call emergency contacts either using a remote band or with one touch of a button on the base.
INSTALLATION Setting Up Connect the curly cord and the handset. Remove the screw of the battery compartment using the screwdriver provided and open the battery compartment. Insert 4 good quality alkaline batteries (AAA size, 1.5V type, not supplied) into the battery compartment located on the base of the telephone. Note : Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not put batteries into the household rubbish, pay attention to battery regulations regarding battery disposal. Replace the battery cover.
INSTALLATION Wall Mount Installation Slide the handset hanger bar out and rotate it 180 degrees. Slide it back into place. The hook will now point up. This ensures the handset will not fall out of the cradle when it is mounted on the wall. Plug the 8in short phone cord into the telephone jack on the AMPLI600, now run the phone cord under the wall plate adapter and through the opening. Insert the Wall Plate adapter. Hold it so that the raised mounting pins line up with the phone’s keyholes on the AMPLI600.
DESCRIPTION Tone reception adjustment Priority memories P1,P2,P3 Key to activate tone and volume adjustment function Aerial Speaker Volume reception adjustment Speaker volume adjustment Stop SOS Direct memories SOS key Memory storing key SOS key stop SOS key Hands free dialling & amplifier Remote control Hands free microphone Last number redial Time break recall button Flashing incoming call indicator (strobe light) 6 Headset button Message waiting / newcall LED Mute button
DESCRIPTION Screen example (On hook position) Minutes Power network icon Hours Day Month Cancel key Validation key Up/down keys OK button is used to confirm action or a choice on the screen. ▲ ▼ “UP / DOWN arrow” buttons are used to highlight or scroll through the menu. C button is used to cancel or confirm an action/entry or clear a stored Caller ID call.
DESCRIPTION Screen display Your CL600 has a screen with different icons which help you to use the telephone. The telephone is supplied by battery + battery indicator The telephone is powered by AC adapter. Memory storing is required. Screen contrast level. “Mute” is activated. Speakerphone is activated. Precede the CID call record number. To show new records.
SETTINGS Ringer Volume The ringer volume can be adjusted as high as 95 +dB. A switch located on right side allows the ringer to be switched to OFF, LOW, HIGH. Your telephone comes with the ringer switched to ‘High’. Ringer Tones Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET PHONE’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET RING’ Press OK Select desired ring tone.
SETTINGS Dialling Mode The Tone/Pulse is factory pre-set to Tone (Tone). In the US, all telephone exchanges now use Tone dialling. If your phone does not dial out, it is probably being used from an older private switch-board (PBX). In this case, theTone/Pulse setting must be moved to Pulse (Pulse).
SETTINGS Date / Time Format and setting Format You can choose between Day-Month or Month-Day , and between 12h-24h Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET PHONE’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘DATE FORMAT’ Press OK Select ‘DAY-MONTH’or‘MONTH-DAY’ Press OK to confirm Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘HOUR FORMAT’ Press OK Select ‘12 HOUR’or‘24 HOUR’ Press OK to confirm Press C twice to exit 13
SETTINGS Setting Time/date If you subscribe to Caller Display, these parameters will usually be set automatically when you receive your first call. Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET TIME’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select the desired digit Press OK to confirm and pass to next digit You will set time first then the date Press C to exit Language Setting You can choose between 16 different languages including English and French. The default is American English (English 1).
SETTINGS Screen Contrast Adjustment Your screen has a backlight that automatically switches off after 15 seconds of inactivity.
SETTINGS Auto Screen Sizing –DIM:X-->x The phone can show a maximum of 8 digits at full size. You can choose to see the complete number (up to a maximum of 18 digits) by selecting ‘Auto Screen Sizing’. When activated, the phone will display at full size but automatically switch to display small numbers when there is a number with more than 8 digits. The default on arrival is activated.
SETTINGS Area and Long Distance Code Setting When you use your phone for the first time or if you have moved to a different area code, you need to enter your area code into the phone. This assures that when dialing a call out of memory or your phonebook, the number is formatted properly. To set your area code & LDS Code: Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET PHONE’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET AREA & LDS’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to enter your area code.
USING THE TELEPHONE Answering A Call During an incoming call, your phone will ring and then the number and/or the name of the caller will be displayed on the screen, if you have subscribed to a Caller Display service. Using the handset ● Lift the handset and speak. ● To end the call, replace the handset. Hands free ● Your Ampli600 allows you to speak hands free. When the phone rings, press SPKR.
USING THE TELEPHONE Hands free ● Key in the required number without lifting the handset. ● Use the C key if necessary to cancel and correct a wrong digit. ● Press SPKR and the number will be automatically dialled. The speakerphone symbol will appear on the display. ● When the call is answered, simply speak into the microphone located on the base ● You can adjust the speaker level with the slide button located on the left side of your telephone. ● To end the call, press the hands free button again.
USING THE TELEPHONE Recalling Recent Numbers You can call back any of the last 30 numbers dialed Press OK Screen will display ‘DIALLED’, the last number dialled, total number of numbers dialled plus time and date of displayed number Use ▲ or ▼ to to select the number you wish to dial Lift the handset or press SPKR or press Headset (if headset plugged in), the number will be automatically dialled Deleting Recent Numbers Press OK Screen will display ‘DIALLED’, the last number dialled, total number of numbers
USING THE TELEPHONE Flash This is used with the new services provided on digital exchanges e.g. the flash button can be used to disconnect a call and re-establish a dial tone or switch to another caller when using services such as Call Waiting. For details please contact your network operator. Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to to select ‘SET PHONE’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to to select ‘REG FLASH’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to to select FLASH300 or FLASH600 Press OK Press C twice to exit Default in US.
USING THE TELEPHONE One Touch Memory Keys Your phone has a total of 11 one-touch memory keys. The 3 priority P1, P2, P3 memories allow you to store priority numbers in case of emergencies, such as: – Local police station, – Your doctor – Your neighbour There are also 8 one-touch memories for frequently used numbers. To store a number Lift the handset Press PROG Dial the number you wish to store, checking on the display that you have keyed it in correctly.
EMERGENCY CONTACT If there is an emergency and you require help, the AMPLI600 allows you to call for help effortlessly. In order for this facility to work, you must preset your emergency contact SOS numbers (up to 6 telephone numbers) and record an emergency message that will be heard by the people you call. The AMPLI600 can hold up to 6 emergency contact SOS telephone numbers (18 digits per telephone number).
EMERGENCY CONTACT In order to change an emergency contact SOS number simply do as above but select the emergency contact SOS number you wish to change from the menu then type over the existing number. NOTE: If you only want to program one phone number, you should store this number in all six of the memory locations Create the Emergency SOS Message This is the message that the emergency contact will hear if the call is answered. The message can be up to 10 seconds long.
EMERGENCY CONTACT Play the Emergency SOS Message Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SET SOS’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘SOS SOUND’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘PLAY SOUND’ Press OK to play your message Press C three times to exit Using the Emergency Contact Telephone Once the Emergency Contact SOS numbers and the emergency message have been created and stored, this function is ready for use. Simply press the red Emergency button on the remote band or telephone base.
EMERGENCY CONTACT Testing the Remote Band You should test the emergency contact button on your remote band at least once a month. Note: You must warn your emergency SOS contacts that you are about to do this. If the remote band does not work well from locations in which it has worked before, replace the battery immediately 9see below) and check that the phone’s antenna is positioned correctly. Change the Remote Band Battery Lift the remote band and unscrew the three small screws found on the base.
REMOTE MONITORING you or after they have called for help. IMPORTANT: This feature will not work with telephones attached to answering machines or using voice mail services. All answering machine or systems connected to the same phone number as the AMPLI600 must be unplugged or deactivated.
REMOTE MONITORING Setting the Remote Audio Monitoring Access PIN Code The speakerphone will identify the PIN number for Remote Audio Monitoring. The Access PIN code is factory preset to the sequence 1234.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Headset You can also use your Ampli600 in hands free mode with an optional headset, this is ideal for use with a computer screen. To use the headset Connect the headset into the headset socket located at the back of your telephone.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Shaker If you would like to be alerted to incoming phone calls by a vibrating shaker, you can use an optional shaker. Connect the shaker into the shaker socket located at the back of your phone. When an incoming call is received, the shaker will be activated and vibrate while the phone rings. One of the shaker settings must be selected, using the 3 position switch located on the right side of the phone.
VOLUME AND TONE Sending Level Adjustment If your voice is quiet or the person you have called has difficulty hearing, you can increase the sending level volume with the switch located on the right side. You can also decrease the sending volume if required. There are three levels, Min, Normal and Max (outgoing volume up to 12dB) Receiving Volume and Tone Adjustment You can increase the receiving volume and adjust the receiving tone according to your own hearing requirements.
VOLUME AND TONE Handset Amplifier In both cases, you can also boost the reception volume by an extra 12 dB by holding down the handset amplifier button located on the handset. Note: The button must be released while talking or it will act as a mute button Caution: Exposure to high amplification levels to people without hearing loss may cause damage to hearing.
PHONEBOOK Create a Phonebook Entry You can store 99 entries into the phone book with the name and phone numbers of your correspondent. Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘PHONEBOOK’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘ADD’ Press OK Enter the number (30 digits max per memory) When the number is correct, press OK to confirm and enter the name corresponding to entered number.
PHONEBOOK Example: To input the letter ‘b’ press the 2 key 5 times. The letter ‘b’ will show in the display To insert a ‘space’, press on the OK key twice. If the next letter is the same as the previous letter (or located on the same key), press first on the OK key to move and select the desired letter. Use the C key to delete a wrong number or letter. Note : If you wish to insert a pause in the stored number, press the REDIAL key whilst entering (a P will be displayed on the screen).
PHONEBOOK Make a call from a Phonebook Entry Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘PHONEBOOK’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘REVIEW’ Press OK Use p or q to select number you wish to dial.
PHONEBOOK Modify a Phonebook Entry Press MUTE Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘PHONEBOOK’ Press OK Use ▲ or ▼ to select ‘REVIEW’ Press OK Use▲ or ▼ to select number you wish to modify Press and hold OK until the last number digit flashes Press C to modify the number and insert new number Press OK You can now modify the name. Press the C key to delete a letter Press OK for 3 seconds to confirm the new entry then C to exit.
CALLER DISPLAY The features described in this section are only available if you subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider. Caller Display means you can see who is calling on your LCD display (provided the number is not withheld, unavailable or is an international call). When your telephone rings, the time, date, the caller’s phone number and name and a count number (1-99) is displayed on the LCD display. The most recent call will have the highest count.
CALLER DISPLAY Use a Number from the Caller Display Log There are two ways to use numbers from the call log.
CALLER DISPLAY Delete all Numbers from the Caller Display Log Use ▲ or ▼ to access the log Press and hold C until the screen displays ‘ALL DEL?’ Press C to confirm Press OK to exit Call Waiting With this service, you are made aware that a new call is coming through when you are in conversation. You can take this call and switch between callers. To use this feature, you must have subscribed to this service with your network provider.
CALLER DISPLAY Call Waiting in Practice When you are in conversation with caller no.1, their name and number will be displayed on the screen. A beep tone will be heard when a second call is incoming and their name and number will be displayed on the screen. If you chose to answer the call, press FLASH or the phone hook button to transfer. Note : If you don’t answer the second call, the number will be recorded into the incoming call log and you will be able to call them back later.
NEW CALL/MESSAGE LED The red LED on the front of the phone will flash to indicate missed calls. To cancel the flashing light, review your new calls. Simply use ▲ or ▼ to access the log and scroll through all the new calls. Alternatively, you can delete the log of unreviewed calls Use ▲ or ▼ to access the log Press and hold C until the screen displays ‘ALL DEL?’ Press C to confirm Press OK to exit If you do not subscribe to caller display or message waiting service simply press ▲ or ▼once.
TROUBLESHOOTING No display ● Make sure that the power adaptor is plugged in correctly and is not damaged ● Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly ● Make sure that the batteries are fully charged Telephone does not ring ● Make sure that the telephone line cord is plugged in correctly and is not damaged ● Connect another telephone to the telephone PTT socket or move your telephone to another socket to track if the failure is coming from your telephone or your PTT socket ● There may be too many communi
TROUBLESHOOTING call is from an area not providing caller display, Unavailable number will be displayed ● It could be a call from a PBX. Caller display may not work properly if the telephone is connected to a PBX No response on LCD display ● If you have experienced a power failure the batteries may become weak. If the power is restored and the LCD display still does not respond then replace the batteries with new ones.
SAFETY INFORMATION General Only use the correct authorised power supply with the product. Do not open the unit (except to replace the batteries). Contact the helpline for all repairs. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/ or the release of toxic chemicals. Cleaning Clean the telephone with a soft cloth. Keep the base and handset charging contacts clean. Never use polishes or cleaning agents - they could damage the finish or the electrics inside.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. - All applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes (USOC) for the equipment is provided (i.e. RJ11C) in the package with each piece of approved terminal equipment.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
GUARANTEE Sonic Alert warrants the phone against any defect in materials or workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase. Should you experience a problem, contact our customer service department Be sure to save your sales receipt as proof of purchase date should you need warranty service. Within a period of one year from purchase date, Sonic Alert will repair or replace (our discretion) your phone at no cost, if a defect in materials or workmanship is found.