ClearSounds A1600BT - Manual

5 – ENGLISH ADDITIONAL HANDSET FUNCTIONS Pg. 75 ................ Paging Pg. 75 ................ Key Lock Pg. 75-76 .......... Alarm Pg. 76 ................ Torch PHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM) Pg. 77 ................ Turn On/Off Pg. 78-86 .......... TAM Settings Pg. 86 ................ Record a Memo ...

6 – ENGLISH PRIOR TO USE Congratulations on your purchase of the A1600 phone from ClearSounds Communications®. Please read this User Manual carefully in order to get the best use out of your new phone. This phone is designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss. Keep this manual near the...

8 – ENGLISH and insert the rechargeable batteries in accordance with the polarity symbols. Use only batteries identified as acceptable and never use alkaline batteries, which can cause personal injury as well as damage to the unit. Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This phone meets the FCC standards f...

9 – ENGLISH PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS █ LOCATION OF CONTROLS HANDSET Visual Phone Ringer & Amplify Indicator Light Charging Contacts (4)1-Touch Memory Dial KeysLarge LCD/Caller ID ScreenRight Soft KeyRight/Redial Key End Key Hash (Pound) KeyMicrophone Star Key Lighted Keypad Down/Phonebook ...

10 – ENGLISH LEFT SIDE OF HANDSET Vol+/Vol- Key (Handset Volume) Phone (2.5mm) Headset / Neckloop Jack RIGHT SIDE OF HANDSET Tone Key - Handset Tone Control AMP Key - Amplify Activation Key Right Soft KeyPlay/Stop KeyNext KeyPrevious KeyDelete KeyMEMO KeyPage KeyCall Waiting KeyHeadset KeyVisual Pho...

13 – ENGLISH UNDERSIDE OF BASE Back Light ON/OFF Switch Empty Compartment Memory Card █ KEY DESCRIPTIONS HANDSET Dial Key Make/Answer a call Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a call, as described on page 62. End Key Long press to activate power on/off, as described on page 58. Navigation ...

14 – ENGLISH Soft Keys Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each of the soft keys (on the bottom line of the display). Functions displayed above the soft key will change as you move through the menu. One-touch memories Store up to 4 numbers for one-touch memory dialing...

16 – ENGLISH BASE ANSWERING MACHINE Play/Stop Key Press to start or stop the Message or Memo playing Skip Key Press to play the next message Repeat Key Press once to play the current message Press twice to play the previous message Delete Key While playing an incoming message, press and hold this ke...

17 – ENGLISH Battery (top right) Indicates battery charge level Shaker (top center) Indicates the shaker and visual ringer are enabled, as described on page 57. Signal (top left) Indicates the current signal strength. If the handset is too far from the base, this icon will blink on the LCD. Alarm (t...

18 – ENGLISH █ PARTS CHECKLIST Check the contents of the box - The A16000 should contain: 1. Phone base 2. Cordless Handset 3. Batteries 4. Phone Line Cords 5. AC Adapter 6. Carrying Clip 7. User Manual █ PHONE INSTALLATION The phone should be located in an area where it is easy to see the visual di...

20 – ENGLISH Using the Handset Carrying Clip You may choose to use the optional belt clip provided with your handset. 1. To attach, slide the belt clip down onto the grooves. Press the tabs on the belt clip into the slots to attach. 2. To remove, insert a screwdriver along the edge of one of its “ar...

22 – ENGLISH MENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation Main Menu PhoneBook (PhoneBk) (p. 43) Set Display (p. 23) Set Phone (p. 28) Date and Time (p. 25) Set Talk (p. 32) Submenu I Options (p. 45) Set Language (p. 23) Set Contrast (p. 24) Dim: X--->x (p. 24) Hour Format (...

23 – ENGLISH Reminder : Press under the word Back or Exit from any menu to return to the previous screen. Otherwise, after 20 seconds, the phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed. █ LCD SETTINGS Language Setting The phone base supports up to 4 predefined...

26 – ENGLISH Note : If you select 12 - Hour clock , AM/PM will appear at the right of the time in standby mode. If you select 12 – Hour, you will still need to enter the time in the 24 – Hour format. █ LCD Descriptions Your A1600 base has a large LCD screen that provides useful information. Your scr...

27 – ENGLISH When a new call comes in, the screen will display the caller’s phone number and/or name (provided that you subscribe to this service through your local telephone provider).Shows the total and new calls to be reviewed. In the example, there are 16 calls in total, which includes 12 new ca...

28 – ENGLISH Note : You may permanently turn off the red flashing visual indicator for both message waiting and new calls by simply setting the indicator to the OFF position (this switch is located on the right side of the telephone). Reminder : Press under the word Back from any menu to return to t...

29 – ENGLISH In standby mode, you can adjust the ringer volume by using the Volume Control V- or V+ on the right side of the phone. The display will show the current level. For example: Volume 3 . You will also hear the audible ringer at each level you select. Visual Ringer & Shaker Option Your ...

30 – ENGLISH █ Dialing Mode Setting Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for touch-tone service. Should you need to change this setting based on the type of phone service you have, use Tone for touch-tone service or Pulse for rotary dialing. NOTE : If you are not sure which dialing ...

31 – ENGLISH Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Caller ID on Call Waiting ON. To change this setting: 1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list. 2. Press to scroll to Set Phone and then press under the word Select . 3. Press to scroll to Call Wai...

33 – ENGLISH To change this setting:1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list. 2. Press or to scroll to Set Talk and then press under the word Select . 3. Press or to scroll to REVIEW TALKING and then press under the word Select . 4. Press or to select ON/OFF to activa...

34 – ENGLISH To use the cordless handset headset jack:As soon as you plug your headset into the headset jack on the cordless handset, it will be activated. To use the base audio neckloop jack:1. Plug your neckloop, headphones, headset or other accessory into the base Audio jack. 2. If you want to sp...

38 – ENGLISH Method 2:1. Use the keypad to enter the number you want to store. You can use under the word Clear to edit the number. 2. Press and hold one of the Memory dial keys for at least 2 seconds, and the display will show the number you have entered. Press under the word Save . 3. The display ...

39 – ENGLISH █ Mute Setting During a conversation, you can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off to have a private, off-line conversation by using the mute feature. The party on the phone cannot hear you but you can hear them. A conversation can be muted while using the handset, speakerphon...

40 – ENGLISH Use Redial List Options You can add a number to the phonebook from your redial list or delete a number in your redial list. 1. Press the Redial key in standby mode. 2. Scroll to the desired number by using or . 3. When the number appears on the display, press under the word Options to c...

42 – ENGLISH 1. When you are on existing call, a tone will emit, and the Caller ID displays the incoming caller’s information. 2. Press the Call Waiting key to put the current call on hold and answer the second caller. 3. If the second call is not answered, the Caller ID information will be transfer...

43 – ENGLISH Deleting All Caller List Records 1. Press or to locate any record. 2. Press under the word Options and press to scroll to Erase all and press under the word Select . 3. The display will show “ Erase all? ”. Press under the word Yes to confirm or under the word No to cancel. The display ...

44 – ENGLISH Character Map To enter a specific alphanumeric character, press the relevant key one or more times for the required character according to the following table: once for the first character, twice for the second and so on. Clarification : • If you want to shift the case between upper and...

46 – ENGLISH • Edit: allows you to edit the selected entry • Erase: allows you to delete the selected entry Note : After editing the name, you need to press the to edit the number. Note : If you record a voice prompt for an entry, an icon will appear before the name of the entry. MENU NAVIGATION Scr...

47 – ENGLISH MENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation Main Menu Call List (Caller ID Book) (p. 69) Phonebook (PB)(p. 71) BS (Base) Settings HS (Handset) Settings Submenu I Add to PB (Phonebook) (p. 70) Delete (p. 69) Delete All (p. 70) Add (p. 72) View (p. 72) Edit (p. 72)...

49 – ENGLISH Reminder: Press under the word Back on the screen from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press . Otherwise, after 30 seconds, the phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed. █ Registering the Handset The s...

54 – ENGLISH █ Modify PIN (Personal Identification Number) Your ClearSounds® A1600 is equipped with a PIN, which is used when re-setting the handset to factory default settings. The default PIN is 0000. We suggest that you do not change the PIN from 0000 , but if you need to change the PIN: 1. Press...

55 – ENGLISH Date & Time Format Settings 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 your phone company, please follow the directions below. You can change the format of the ti...

56 – ENGLISH █ LCD Descriptions Your ClearSounds® A1600 has a large LCD screen that provides useful information. Your screen has a backlight that automatically switches off after 10 seconds of inactivity. See page 16 for LCD Window Icons Descriptions █ Reviewing Voice Mail Messages You must subscrib...

57 – ENGLISH 1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list. 2. Press up or down to scroll to HS Settings and then press under the word Select . 3. Press down to scroll to Ring Setup and then press under the word Select . 4. Press under the word Select to select INT Ring or...

60 – ENGLISH 4. Press down 3 times. 5. Press the Left soft key ( ). 6. Press up or down to find “ English ” in the list of languages. 7. Press the Left soft key ( ) to save the setting. █ Talking Keypad Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Talking Dialing Mode set to OFF This fe...

61 – ENGLISH █ Using the Handset Amplification Function Your ClearSounds® A1600 is equipped with a specialized amplification function designed to adjust to your needs. Flexibility in the management of amplification and tone is important when trying to achieve listening clarity. Be sure to try all le...

62 – ENGLISH Set OFF – When the Amplification Feature is set to OFF, the amplify function will be OFF every time a call starts. This allows people who do not require the level of amplification offered on the phone to use it. Every time a call starts, the user will need to press the AMP key in order ...

63 – ENGLISH For optimal speakerphone performance, avoid the following: • Areas with high background noise (The microphone might pick up these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the receiving mode when you finish talking). • Surfaces affected by vibration. • Recessed areas such as i...

65 – ENGLISH Storing M1-M4 Memory Numbers 1. Press the memory key ( M1-M4 ) in standby mode. 2. The display shows “ Number ? ” Enter the desired number (up to 24 digits) and you can press under the word Erase to erase digit(s). Then press under the word Save . 3. Press up or down to select from Melo...

66 – ENGLISH █ Redial Function - Handset The Redial key is used to quickly redial the last number you dialed. 1. Press right on the navigation key in standby mode. The LCD displays the last number you dialed. 2. Press to dial. Dial from the Redial Book You can retrieve the last 10 numbers you have d...

67 – ENGLISH Reminder : Press under the word Back on the screen from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press . Otherwise, after 30 seconds, the phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed. In order to utilize the Caller...

68 – ENGLISH █ Caller ID on Call Waiting When you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local phone provider, the phone will display the Caller ID information of the second call while you are on the first call. 1. When you are on existing call, a tone will emit, and the Caller ID dis...

75 – ENGLISH █ Paging You can page the handset from the base unit to help locate the handset. Press on the base (hold for less than 5 seconds) and all of the handsets registered to the base will ring for about 1 minute. To stop paging, press on the base again or press any key on the handset. Note : ...

76 – ENGLISH 5. Use the keypad to enter the time (If your time is set to the 12 – Hour format, you will still need to enter the time in the 24 – Hour format. Press under the word Select . 6. The display shows Snooze . Press under the word Select to turn Snooze On or Off. 7. Press up or down to selec...

77 – ENGLISH TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM) OPERATION Speakerphone Reminder : Press under the word Back from any menu to return to the previous screen. Otherwise, after 20 seconds, the phone will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed. Handset Reminder : Press ...

78 – ENGLISH █ TAM Settings Rings to Answer This is the number of rings after the answering machine takes an incoming call and plays your outgoing message. You can select from 2 to 6 rings or toll saver mode. If you select Toll Saver , the unit answers after the 2nd ring if there are new messages wa...

80 – ENGLISH 1. Press under the word TAM to display the TAM main menu list. 2. Press up or down to scroll to TAM Settings and then press under the word Select . 3. Press under the word Select to choose Answer Mode . 4. Press up or down to select ANS & REC or Answer Only and then press under the ...

82 – ENGLISH 7. The announcement will be played back immediately. If you do not like your message, record your announcement again or restore it to the default one. Play Announcement Method 1: Using the Handset1. Press under the word TAM to display the TAM main menu list. 2. Press up or down to scrol...

83 – ENGLISH Restore Default Announcement(s) 1. You must use the base to restore the default announcement(s). 2. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list. 3. Press or to scroll to TAM setup and then press under the word Select . 4. Press to choose Outgoing Msg and then p...

85 – ENGLISH Method 2: Using the Base Play/Stop Key Press to start or stop the Message or Memo playing Skip Key Press to play the next message Repeat Key Press once to play the current message Press twice to play the previous message Delete Key While playing an incoming message, press and hold this ...

88 – ENGLISH Remote Access You can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone phone. A four-digit Security ID/ PIN is required to access the system and the factory default code is 0000. To enter remote access: Dial your phone number from any touch tone phone. When th...

91 – ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Number: A1600 Amplification: 125dB SPL Power Requirements: Base Input: 120 ~ 240VAC 50/60 HZ 150mA Handset Input: Ni-MH 1.2V x 3, mAh Charging Time: 15 hours Jack: 2.5 mm headset 3.5 mm audio Features and Specifications subject to change without notice. ...

92 – ENGLISH FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW 1. 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 of [US: CLSTE12B]. If requested, this number must be provided ...

93 – ENGLISH 7. If the phone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: a) The phone number that this unit is connected to, b) The ringer equivalence number [1.2B] c) The USOC jack required [RJ11C], and d) The FCC Registration Number [US:] Items (b) a...

94 – ENGLISH INDUSTRY CANADA CS03 STATEMENT This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indi...

95 – ENGLISH LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY The product is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Should you experience a problem, contact our customer service department or visit our website at www.cl...

96 – ENGLISH Authorization number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number will not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. All authorized returned products must be accompanied with proof of pur...