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Congratulations on your purchase of the CLA7 Amplified Powered Neckloop from ClearSounds Communication(tm). The CLA7 has been devel- oped to facilitate the use of a cellular or landline telephone, equipped with a standard 2.5 mm jack, with a t-coil equipped hearing aid for hands-free operation. A 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter is provided with the CLA7 so it can be used as an amplified audio Neckloop with a variety of devices. The CLA7 generates an induction (loop) signal that is picked up by t
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Conditions for Use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use this product near water (For example, near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool) while
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To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury – read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the approved battery in your CLA7. 2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electro- lyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. 4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting
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turer. (Note: Standard cellphone 2.5mm jacks have two black bands; stereo 2.5mm jacks that are used with stereo music have three black bands. You need to verify with your cell phone provider that the 2.5mm connector on the cell phone will work with a std mono hands-free headset. The CLA7 is a standard mono hands-free device.) Table of Contents Introduction Page 2 Safety Instructions Page 3 Table of Contents Page 5 Features & Functions Page 6 Installation Steps Page 7 Installin
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Features & Functions Quick Disconnect Microphone ON/OFF (green) Neck Loop & Low battery plug indicator (red) Volume Control Up/Down ON/OFF button 2.5 mm telephone connector plug OFF: LED is off ON: LED is green Low battery: LED is Red 6
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Installation & Operation Steps Installation and operation of your ClearSounds™ CLA7 Amplified Powered Neckloop is easy. Installing The Batteries IMPORTANT: The CLA7 needs to be disconnected from the telephone before installing the batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment door located on the back of your CLA7 by pulling back the latch. 2. Insert correctly (2) AAA alkaline batteries (included) in the battery compartment. Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the base of the
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Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator monitors the condition of the batteries. This indicator will turn red to indicate the batteries should be changed. The indicator will only turn red while in use. Replace batteries as soon as possible with 2 AAA Alkaline batteries (See diagram #2). DIAGRAM #2 Low battery indicator Making And Receiving Calls 1. Place the wire around your neck and insert the round connector plug into the Neckloop Quick Disconnect plug, forming a loop (See
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6. Since the CLA7 has a built in microphone, you will not need to hold the phone to your ear, but can use it in conjunction with a belt clip. Simply keep the phone in your pocket or place it on a flat surface. 7. During the call, you can adjust the volume of the CLA7 by using the volume control knob located on the bot- tom of the unit. 8. You can manually adjust the volume level on your phone if the sound quality is unsatisfactory. 9. On completion of the call, press the ON/OFF button. Th
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Using your CLA7 as a Personal Audio Neckloop Your ClearSounds CLA7 can be easily used as a 3.5mm ampli- fied Audio Neckloop, using the provided 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. Simply plug the 2.5mm end of the ClearSounds CLA7 into the 3.5mm adapter, and then insert the adapter into your audio jack equipped telephone, Ipod, CD player, or any device that has an 8-16 Ohm audio output through a 3.5mm jack. Follow the directions on adjust- ing the volume. Troubleshooting Guide No Sound 1. Bat
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Weak Sound 1. Weak battery. 2. Turn up the volume on the CLA7. 3. Turn up the volume on the phone. 4. Check your hearing aid – weak battery. Maintenance and Care The CLA7 Amplified Powered Neckloop has been designed to give you years of dependable service. To ensure the utmost in performance, follow these guidelines in caring for your CLA7 Neckloop: 1. Keep the unit out of the reach of small children. 2. If the CLA7 is not in use do not store the CLA7 with batteries installed for an extended
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Specifications Maximum Gain: • 30dB in Wide band (300 to 3400Hz) • Up to 40dB with full cellular volume or other type device at full volume. Dimensions: Base Size: 2.5” X 1.25” X .75” Weight: 0.12 lb with batteries Power Requirements: Batteries: (2) AAA Alkaline batteries (included) FCC Registration Notice THE INFORMATION INFORMING THE USER OF HIS/HER AND THE TELEPHONE COMPANY’S RIGHT AND OBLIGA- TION IS OUTLINED BELOW. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje
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the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential instal- lation. The equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation; if this equi
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This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirements that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed five. Should you experience trouble with this equipment, please con- tact: The Canadian Service Cen
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Warranty & Service ClearSounds Communications™ warrants the CLA7 Ampli- fied Powered Neckloop 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 or visit our website at www. clearsounds.com. 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, ClearSounds Communications™ will repair
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Félicitations pour l’achat du collier d’amplification par induction CLA7 de ClearSounds Communications™. Le collier d’amplification CLA7 a été mis au point pour fa- ciliter l’emploi en mains libres d’un téléphone cellulaire ou fixe, muni d’un jack standard de 2,5 mm avec une prothèse auditive équipée d’une bobine t-coil. Le CLA7 comprend un adaptateur de 2,5 mm à 3,5 mm qui permet de l’utiliser comme collier d’amplification avec une vaste gamme de dispositifs. Le collier CLA7 produit un signa
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Conditions d’utilisation IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Prenez le temps de lire et de bien comprendre le Guide d’installation et le Manuel de l’utilisateur. Lorsque vous utilisez votre équipement téléphonique, vous devez toujours prendre certaines précautions de sécurité élémentaires pour réduire les risques d’incendie, d’électrocution et de blessures, dont les suivantes. MISE EN GARDE : Pour éviter les risques d’électrocution, évitez d’utiliser ce produit près de l’eau (par exemple pr
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Importantes consignes de sécurité concernant les piles ATTENTION : Il y a risque d’explosion si vous remplacez les piles par un type de piles qui ne convient pas. Suivez les ins- tructions concernant la mise au rebut des piles. Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou de blessure, veuillez lire et suivre attentivement les instructions suivantes : 1. N’utilisez que des piles dont l’emploi est approuvé pour votre collier d’amplification CLA7. 2. Ne jetez pas les piles au feu, car elles risquent d’
