4289 Bonny Oaks Drive • Chattanooga, TN 37406 TEL: (800) 426-3738 • FAX: (800) 325-8871 email: claritycs@plantronics.com website: www.clarityproducts.
XL25s (Line Powered) Amplified telephone with both incoming and outgoing voice amplification E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L Operating Instructions F R A N Ç A I S Ameriphone products are manufactured by Clarity®, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. 4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga,TN 37406 Tel: (800) 426-3738 Fax: (800) 325-8871 Email: claritycs@plantronics.com Website: www.clarityproducts.com ©2004 Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents Important safety Instructions ........................................................................1 Introducing the XL-25s Warranty Service ......................................................................................4 Sales Receipt ............................................................................................4 Help from Ameriphone ................................................................................4 Package checklist..........................................
E N G L I S H Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons including the following: 1.Read and understand all instructions. 2.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the telephone. 3.Do not use this telephone near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere else there is water. 4.
Important Safety Instructions 2 apart. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used. 14. Unplug this product from the wall outlets and refer servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is frayed or damaged. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the telephone has been exposed to rain or water. D.
E N G L I S H Important Safety Safety Instructions Important Instructions label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
Introducing the XL-25s Thank you for selecting the amplified telephone XL-25s from Clarity. These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your XL-25s effectively and safely. Read this manual thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep the manual near the telephone for easy reference. Warranty Service Your telephone is designed to provide years of quality service.
E N G L I S H Package Checklist XL25s Handset Base Unit Telephone Line Cords XL-25s OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK GUIDE Handset Coil Cord Phone Base Plate Figure 1 - Package Components Operating Guides 5
Features on the XL-25s RING TONE switch AUDIO OUTPUT jack Phone line connection P T RINGER volume switch TONE/PULSE switch Phone number directory MEMORY button XL25s REDIAL button FLASH button HOLD button OUT VOL outgoing volume slider AMPLIFY button IN VOL incoming volume slider 6 Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls PROG program button
E N G L I S H Setting up Your XL-25s There are five steps involved in setting up your XL-25s. 1. Insert one 9 volt alkaline battery for extra bright ring flasher (optional) Note: For your safety always unplug the phone line before you install or replace the backup battery. 2. Decide if you want the phone to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. 3. Connect the telephone components. 4. Program up to 12 telephone numbers to call with the press of a memory button. 5.
Setting up Your XL-25s Connecting for Desk or Wall Mount Desktop Use 1. Connect the telephone line cord and the handset cord to the telephone as shown in Figure 4. hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. Figure 5 - Reversing the Hook Figure 4 - Connecting the Components 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electric outlet and into the telephone as shown in Figure 4. 2. Insert the tabs of the phone base into the slots in the lower position of the base as shown in Figure 6.
E N G L I S H Setting up Your XL-25s 3. Plug in the short phone line cord and mount the phone as shown in Figure 7. MANUAL AUTO Figure 7 - Wall mounting installation 4. See Desktop Use section and follow steps 1 and 2.
Using Your XL-25s Outgoing Voice Volume 1. Press the OUT VOL AMPLIFY button as shown in Figure 8 to turn the outgoing voice amplifier on or off. Figure 8 - AMPLIFY Button 2. Adjust the outgoing speech volume by moving the OUT VOL slide control in Figure 9. The amplification gives you up to 18+dB of sound boost. Slide the control button to the right to amplify your voice. Ask the person you are calling if they can hear you. Continue to adjust volume until the other party can hear you.
E N G L I S H Using Your XL-25s Incoming Voice Volume The XL-25s provides extra volume (12dB) to increase incoming sound. To increase incoming sound: 1. Adjust the IN VOL slide control in Figure 11 to suit your hearing. Figure 11 - Tone Slide Control 2. The RING TONE has two pitch settings: LO and HI. Hold To put the line on hold, press the HOLD button and return the handset to its cradle. You will notice the red indicator light comes on.
Using Your XL-25s Figure 14 - Redial Button Flash Press the FLASH button shown in Figure 15 to access special services available from your local phone company such as Call Waiting and 3-Way Calling. PostScriptPicture (FLASHBUT.
E N G L I S H Special Features Programming the Memory Buttons You can automatically dial twelve programmed telephone numbers using the memory buttons shown in Figure 16. Each button can be programmed (or reprogrammed using the same procedure) for a phone number up to 16 digits long. 2. Enter the phone number on the keypad (Figure 18) just as you would dial it normally. Figure 18 - Telephone Keypad 3. Press PROG (Figure 17) once again.
Special Features Direct Audio Output The AUDIO OUTPUT socket allows you to connect the XL-25s audio output to an assistive listening devices. Figure 19 - Audio Output Socket To use this port, plug in a compatible auxiliary cable and connect it to your assistive listening device. Speak into the handset when you use the Audio Output connection.
Troubleshooting Chart The chart below will help you solve most problems that may arise during operation of your telephone. Should the difficulty continue, contact Clarity at (800) 426-3738 or your authorized dealer for assistance. SYMPTOM CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION No dial tone Check all phone cord connections. No number dialed when memory button pressed No number stored in that memory button. See: “Programming the Memory buttons”.
Regulatory Compliance Part 68 of FCC Rules Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
E N G L I S H Regulatory Compliance (continued) complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
Regulatory Compliance (continued) Customer-Owned Coin/Credit Card Phones: To comply with state tariffs, the telephone company must be given notification prior to connection. In some states, the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission must give prior approval of connection. Part 15 of FCC Rules Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
E N G L I S H Regulatory Compliance (continued) equipment and the receiver.) 3.Connect the telephone equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the television, radio, or other receiver is connected. 4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Regulatory Compliance (continued) Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.
E N G L I S H Warranty This warranty applies only to Clarity products that are purchased and used in the United States or Canada. Clarity warrants the XL-25s telephone against any defect in materials or workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase. If your Clarity product is defective and returned within 30 days of the date of purchase, your Clarity dealer will replace it at no charge.
Warranty the XL-25s. When shipping for warranty repair, include your name, address, phone number, proof of purchase, and a description of the problem. After repairing the product, we, (or the service center) will ship it back to you at no cost within the United States and Canada. CANADIAN RESIDENTS: call Clarity at (800) 426-3738 , for instructions.
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