CSC50 Amplified Telephone *** The CSC50 Phone is available in two colors: Charcoal and Off-white.
Congratulations on your purchase of the CSC50 Amplified Phone from ClearSounds Communication. The CSC50 Phone has been designed specifically to meet your needs, blending an array of valuable features with simplicity and style. The CSC50 Phone is truly the Most Remarkable Amplified Phone In The World! This User’s Guide provides you with information to set-up and start using your CSC50 Phone. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep this manual for future reference.
Table Of Contents Components Conditions For Use Features & Functions Top View Left side, Right side & Back side Views Handset & Bottom View & Care of Phone LCD Screen Screen Display Installation Steps Phone mounting – desk & wall use Installing the optional batteries Setting the dialing mode Programming ringer – volume & style Programming memory dial buttons CSC50 Phone Operation Making & Receiving A Call Using the handset Using the speakerphone Using audio & telephone accessory jacks Using the amplificatio
Table Of Contents CSC50 Miscellaneous Feature Setting Set language Set area code / LDS code LCD screen contrast Date / Hour format Adjust number size Phone book Add new number/name Review /modify number/name Delete number Save number from Caller ID Dial from the phone book Recall/Delete one of the last 30 numbers dialed Auto On Hook Troubleshooting Guide Specifications FCC Regulatory Compliance Warranty and Service 4 Pages 26-27 Page 27 Page 28 Page 28 Page 29 Page 20 Page 30 Page 30 Page 30 Page 31 Page
Components Check to be sure you have all items that come with your telephone.
Conditions for Use Important Safety Instructions Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following. WARNING: The CSC50 Phone is capable of amplifying sounds to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of its proper operation.
Features & Functions Figure #2 10 20 5 1 2 3 4 22 6 7 8 9 24 11 21 12 13 19 17 16 15 14 18 23 1. C (delete) button - page 10 2. (up) button - page 10 3. (down) button - page 10 4. OK (accept) button - page 10 5. – Priority memory button - page 13 6. – Priority memory button - page 13 7. - Priority memory button - page 13 8. AMPLI – Amplification & tone activation button - page 19-21 9. Volume control - page 19-20 10. Tone control - page 19-20 11.
Features & Functions Figure #3 2 Left side 3 4 1 Right side Back 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Features & Functions Figure #4 Bottom 5 6 Handset 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Care of Phone Your telephone should be cleaned when necessary, unplug your phone and use a slightly damp cloth to wipe dirt from it. Unplug your phone and use a slightly damp cloth to wipe dirt from it. To avoid damage, NEVER use an abrasive or strong solvent to clean any part of the phone. Keep the phone out of direct sunlight. Avoid placing the phone in extremely humid conditions. LCD Screen & Display 2 1 3 4 9 8 Figure #5 5 7 6 Screen example (on hook position) 1. Hours 2. Minutes 3.
Installation Steps Installation of your ClearSounds™ CSC50 Amplified Phone is easy. There are some basic steps you need to take when you set-up your CSC50 Phone for the first time. 1. Check parts list. (See page #5 for complete list) 2. Install (4) AAA Alkaline batteries (not included). This provides power to the Caller ID Screen. 3. Phone mounting installations. 4. Set the dialing mode. 5. Choose desktop or wall mount. 6. Set ringer and auxiliary alert. 7. Program your memory dial buttons.
PHONE MOUNTING INSTALLATIONS The telephone may be placed on a shelf or table, or may be fixed to a wall using the mounting bracket. Plug the AC Adapter into the AC power back on the back of your phone, then into an electrical outlet or surge protector, if you are using one. NOTE: The adapter is required for the telephone to work correctly.
hole slots on the back of the phone. Slowly slide the phone down until it snaps into place (See figure #9). 6. Connect the handset coil cord (curly cord) to the handset and to the telephone. 7. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, your phone is ready to use. If there is no dial tone, check all your cords to make sure they are plugged in securely.
PROGRAMMING THE RINGER & AUXILIARY ALERT Ringer Volume: You can adjust the ringer volume of your CSC50 as high as 95+ dB. The ringer volume adjustment is located on the right side of the telephone. The settings are OFF, LO, HI, (See figure #12). Your phone comes with the ringer switched to HI. In additional to volume, you can adjust the tone or melody of the ring. : Off, : Low, : Hi Figure #12– Ringer Volume Switch Ring Style: Your CSC50 Phone allows you to choose from four different ring tones.
Your CSC50 Phone is equipped with a bright STROBE light, which flashes a very bright strobe when the phone rings (See figure #14). It’s almost impossible to miss telephone calls when you select the Strobe Ringer. Figure #14 – Strobe Ringer (Flashing incoming call indicator) If you purchased the optional Bed Shaker, simply plug it into the shaker jack (See figure #11) and place it between your mattress and box spring.
To program your one-touch memory dial buttons please follow instructions below: 1. Lift the handset. 2. Press the PROG (program) button (See figure #17). 3. Using the keypad, dial the number you would like to save, including “1” and the area code (if applicable). (See figure #18. 4. Press one of the Priority or Memory Dial buttons (M1 – M8) located on top of the phone (See figure #19). Each button can be programmed (or reprogrammed using the same procedure) for a phone number. 5.
CSC50 Phone Operation MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL Making A Call Using The Handset 1. To make a call, lift the handset, listen for a dial tone and adjust your Volume & Tone Settings. (See pages 19-21 for details on the amplification functions) 2. To dial a number you can: a. Dial a number from the keypad b. Press one of the Priority or Memory dial buttons (See pages 15-16 for instructions on programming Priority/Memory Dial Buttons) c.
Receiving/Answering A Call Using The Speakerphone 1. Press the “SPKR” (speakerphone) button while the phone is ringing to answer. 2. Adjust the volume to fit your need (Same as above). 3. On completion of the call, press the “SPKR” button again. Switch between Handset and Speakerphone While on a handset call, press the “SPKR” button and replace the handset in the cradle. While on a speakerphone call, lift the handset.
3. Dial the number and wait for someone to answer. a. If you are using the 3.5mm Audio/Neckloop Jack, and want to speak into the handset, lift the handset and speak into it. Adjust your volume. On completion of the call, carefully replace the handset in the cradle. b. If you are using the 3.
2. Adjust the volume and tone to fit your needs by adjusting the VOLUME (See figure #25) and TONE (See figure #26) controls until you find the right levels for you. The Volume Control increases sound volume. Slide the Volume Control to the right to increase the volume and slide it to the left to decrease the volume. The Tone Control allows you to fit your specific hearing needs. Slide the Tone Control to the left to boost the lower frequency range.
Using the volume reset override In standard mode, the phone will reset to normal sound levels when you hang up. This allows people who do not require the level of amplification offered on the phone to use it. If you would like to override the reset, simply turn the AUTO AMPLIFY switch on the back of the phone to “ON” using the tip of a pencil or paper clip (See figure #28). IMPORTANT: When the AUTO AMPLIFY switch is in the “ON” position, you do not need to press the “AMPLI” (amplify) button.
Using The Last Number Redial The REDIAL button is used to quickly redial the last number you dialed. 1. 1. Lift the handset or press the SPKR button, listen for dial tone. 2. Press REDIAL button. The phone will redial up to 31 digits automatically. NOTE: If you would like to dial from one of the last 30 numbers dialed (See page #31 for instructions).
Figure #30 Total & New Calls Figure #31 No Call Figure #32 Battery Power Indicator Figure #33 AC Power Indicator Message Waiting If you have Voice Mail Service from your local phone company, your CSC50 Phone will display MESSAGE WAITING if a recorded message has been left (See figure #34). The Message Indicator light (See page #25) will flash until the message is retrieved.
If you answer a call before information appears on the screen, it will not be stored in the call history. Between the first and second rings the screen displays: • Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your phone company). • The caller’s area code and telephone number (area code is not display if it is programmed as the Home Area Code). • The time and date of the call. • The call’s position in call history. NOTE: Call information is displayed for about 30 seconds.
To permanently turn off the red flashing light, set the indicator switch to OFF on the bottom of the phone (this switch is located near the touch tone/pulse switch). Remove Call Record From The Caller ID List Remove A Specific Call Record In the hook position, 1. Using the or arrow buttons to move into the list and select the required number to delete. 2. Press the C button. 3. The screen displays <>. 4. Press the C button to confirm. 5. Press the OK button to exit.
NOTE: When call waiting is OFF, Caller ID information for the 2nd caller will not be displayed. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services (you may need combined service) • You have only Caller ID service or only Call Waiting service • You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services Display Screen Messages PRIVATE NAME – The other party is blocking name information.
Set Area Code / LDS (Long Distance Service) Code Your ClearSounds CSC50 allows you to dial from your Caller ID memory and your phonebook. 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: In the hook position, 1. Press the MUTE button to access the Programming Menu.
Choosing The Date / Hour Format If you have Caller ID service, the date and hour will be automatically set when you receive your first call. If you currently do not have Caller ID service through you phone company, please follow directions below. You can change the format of the time and date to your preference. Date format You can choose between (2) two formats: Day – Month or Month – Day In the hook position, 1. Press the MUTE button to access the Programming Menu. 2.
function. 7. Press the OK button to confirm. 8. Press the C button twice to exit. Setting Up Your Phone Book Your phone book stores up to 99 names and numbers. To Add A New Number/Name: In the hook position, 1. Press the MUTE button to access the Programming Menu. 2. Using the or arrow buttons, highlight <>. 3. Press the OK button to confirm. 4. Using the or arrow buttons, scroll to select <>. 5. Press the OK button. 6. Enter the phone number using the dial pad.
press the number key with the corresponding letter on it. Press a number key until the letter you want appears on the screen. 11. After changes are complete, press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds to save. 12. This also takes you to the next number. (You can also pick up the handset or do nothing for 20 seconds and the information will automatically be saved.) 13. Press the C button once to exit. To Delete A Number From Your Phone Book: In the hook position, 1.
2. The screen will display “DIALED”, the last number dialed, the total of numbers, the date and the hour of record. or arrow buttons, scroll through the numbers and select the 3. Using the number you wish to dial. 4. Lift the handset or press the SPKR button, the number will be automatically dialed. To delete one of telephone numbers, follow instructions below: In the hook position, 1. Press the OK button. 2.
Call will not dial or dials very slowly 1. Check that the phone is in the correct dialing mode, Touch-Tone / Pulse Setting (See page #14). No audible ringer 1. Make sure the ringer is not set to the “OFF” position (See figure #8). 2. Check the volume level of the ringer. 3. You may have too many extensions on your line. Try unplugging a few devices. Having too many telephones /accessories can also create problems such as low ringer volume or impaired quality during calls.
Caller ID information does not show 1. Make sure you are subscribed to Caller ID through your local phone company. 2. Check batteries. No Caller ID information while on a call 1. Make sure your service provides Caller ID Information while you are on a call. This is sometimes known as “Caller ID on Call Waiting” or “Type II Caller ID”. 2. Make sure you have the Caller ID – Caller Waiting feature on this phone set to ON (See page 26). 3.
b) 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. c) A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirement adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
