4289 Bonny Oaks Drive · Chattanooga, TN 37406 TEL: (800) 426-3738 · FAX: (800) 325-8871 Email: claritycs@plantronics.com Website: www.clarityproducts.com JV JV-35 Operating Instructions E N G L I S H The Talking Phone TM 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. Ameriphone, Amplifying Your Life, Clarity and The Talking Phone are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. M021004 JV-35 C 2/04 English Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation A. Desk mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 B. Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 C. Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operating Your JV-35 A. Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 B. Making calls louder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 C. Adjusting the tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 D. Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 E. Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 F. Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 G. Programming the Emergency buttons . . . . 10 H. Dialing with an Emergency button . . . . . . . 11 I. Programming frequently dialed numbers . . . 11 J. Memory dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 K. Recording Emergency button identification announcements . . . . . . . . . . 12 L. Recording memory button identification announcements . . . . . . . . . . 14 M. Recording number button announcements . . 15 N. Selecting number button announcements . . . 17 O. Direct audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 P. Cochlear implant adapter cord . . . . . . . . .18 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 i 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.Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. 5.Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 6.Unplug this telephone from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the telephone. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7.Place this telephone on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the telephone falls. 8.Do not cover the slots and openings on this telephone. This telephone should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This telephone should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 9.Operate this telephone using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or the owner's manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 10. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the telephone where no one will step or trip on the cord. 11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock. 12. Never push any objects through the slots in the telephone. They can touch ii E N G L I S H Important Safety Instructions dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone. 13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this phone 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. If the telephone does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are 2 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the telephone to normal operation. E. If the telephone has been dropped or the case has been damaged. F. If the telephone exhibits a distinct change in performance. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They Important Safety Instructions may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized 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 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. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. 3 E N G L I S H ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES FOR CANADIAN USERS The following items are included as part of the CS-03 Requirements. The standard connecting arrangement for the equipment is CA11A. This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. NOTICE: The Canadian Department of Communications 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. The equipment must also be Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer Equivalent 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 requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalent Number of all the devices not exceed five. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 Introducing the JV-35 Thank you for selecting the exciting new JV-35 from Ameriphone. It has been designed to meet the highest quality standards to provide you with years of convenient and trouble-free service Please read these operating instructions thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep this manual for future reference. You must save your sales receipt as proof of purchase in the event that you need warranty service. If you have any questions about your JV-35, please call our Customer Service Department at 800-8743005. E N G L I S H F R A N Ç A I S 1 Package Checklist Handset Phone Cords Base Unit JV-35 Telephone Line Cords OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND QUICK GUIDE Handset Coil Cord 2 Phone Base Plate Operating Guides Figure 1 - Package Components Features on the JV-35 Ringer volume control switch Audio output jack AC adapter Announcement switch Tone / Pulse switch Emergency buttons Braille characters Raised letters for easy identification E N G L I S H REDIAL button MEMORY button HOLD button VOL control (volume) AMPLIFY button PROG button (program) 3 TONE selector Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls Installation A. Desk Mounting 1. Plug in the long phone cord. 2. Plug the handset cord into the telephone. B. Wall Mounting 1. Pull the handset hook out and reverse its position so that the hook points up. Fig. 4- Repositioning the hook Fig.3 - Connections and installation 3. Insert the AC Adapter cord into the receptacle on the back of the JV-35. Then plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 4. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone 5. Your JV-35 is ready to use. Fig. 5 - Phone base installation for wall mounting 2. Install the Base Plate by sliding the small tabs into the upper slots. Push on the bottom of the Base Plate until it snaps into place. 4 Installation 3. Plug in the short phone cord. 4. Insert the AC Adapter cord into the receptacle on the back of the JV-35. Then plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 6. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. 7. Your JV-35 is ready to use. E N G L I S H C. Batteries During a power outage the JV-35 will maintain full function if back-up batteries have been installed in advance. If batteries are not installed during a power outage, the AMPLIFY button, the voice announcements and the Ring Flasher will not work. Note: A set of new batteries can last up to 100 hours during a power outage. Install four AA alkaline batteries. Use alkaline batteries only. E S P A Ñ O L Fig. 6 - Wall mounting installation. 5. Align the posts on the wall mount with the holes in back of the JV-35. Slide the phone down on the posts to secure it. F R A N Ç A I S 5 Installation Fig. 7 - Battery installation 6 Operating your JV-35 A. Dialing Pick up the handset and dial like any other telephone. As you dial, the numbers you are dialing will be announced (Seven, five, two, etc.) If you read Braille, you can use the small bump on the 5 button to help identify correct buttons. You can also use the Braille characters on the buttons to find the letters on each button. For example, the 2 button has Braille characters for A, B and C. E N G L I S H Figure 8 - AMPLIFY Button 2.Adjust the VOL control to suit your hearing. Fig. 9- Volume Slide Caution: Repeated incremental exposure to amplification levels greater than 18 dB may be harmful to individuals without hearing disabilities. Therefore, do not remove the warning label attached to the back of the handset. If it is likely that a visually impaired person will use the telephone, securely attach the provided B. Making Calls Louder 1.Press the AMPLIFY button. A light in the ring flasher shows AMPLIFY is on. Note: There is a small bump on the AMPLIFY button to help identify it. 7 Operating your JV-35 warning printed in Braille to the back of the handset (See, Diagram A). C. Adjusting The Tone 1. When you hear a voice on the line, press the AMPLIFY button. Diagram A - JV35 handset Note: In standard use, the amplifier turns off whenever you hang up the telephone. This is a useful feature if many people use the phone. If you want the amplifier to always remain on, slide the Volume Reset Override switch on the back of the phone to ON, as shown in Figure 10. Fig. 11- Amplify Button 2. Adjust the TONE selector to suit your hearing. Fig. 12 - Tone Slide D. Ringer Volume Adjust the RINGER control to suit your hearing. 8 Fig. 10 - Volume Reset Override Switch Operating your JV-35 Note: When the JV-35 is on HOLD, if you pick up another phone that is on the same line, the JV-35 will automatically hang up. You can continue your call on the other phone. F. Last Number Redial Lift the handset and press the REDIAL button to dial the last number you dialed. E N G L I S H Fig. 13 - Ringer Switch E. Hold 1. To put the phone on hold, press the HOLD button and put ...