Clearsounds PHONE A1600 User Manual Page 1

1 – ENGLISHOperating Manual A1600 DECT 6.0 Amplified Cordless Freedom Deluxe Phone™1 – ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESpAñoL ENGLISHCSC48V508CSC48noAmp.indd 1

10 – ENGLISHLEFT SIDE OF HANDSETVol+/Vol- Key (Handset Volume)Phone (2.5mm) Headset / Neckloop JackRIGHT SIDE OF HANDSETTone Key - Handset Tone Contro

11 – ENGLISHHeadset & Neckloop Volume ControlLarge LCD/ Caller ID ScreenLeft Soft KeyHeadset & Neckloop Tone ControlUp/Down ScrollSpeakerLight

12 – ENGLISHBACK SIDE OF BASEPort for (optional) ClearSounds Bed ShakerShaker/Strobe Ringer SelectAmplification Reset Override Switch forHeadset &

13 – ENGLISHUNDERSIDE OF BASEBack Light ON/OFF SwitchEmpty CompartmentMemory Card█ KEY DESCRIPTIONSHANDSETDial KeyMake/Answer a call Activates the spe

14 – ENGLISHSoft Keys Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each of the soft keys (on the bottom line of the display).

15 – ENGLISHSpeaker KeyMake/Answer/End a callActivates the speakerphone if pressed during a call, as described on page 36.Soft KeysTwo soft keys are u

16 – ENGLISHBASE ANSWERING MACHINEPlay/Stop KeyPress to start or stop the Message or Memo playingSkip KeyPress to play the next messageRepeat KeyPress

17 – ENGLISHBattery (top right)Indicates battery charge levelShaker (top center)Indicates the shaker and visual ringer are enabled, as described on pa

18 – ENGLISH█ PARTS CHECKLISTCheck the contents of the box - The A16000 should contain:1. Phone base2. Cordless Handset 3. Batteries4. Phone Line

19 – ENGLISHInstalling BatteriesThree AAA re-chargeable Ni-MH batteries come with your phone. You must install the handset batteries bef

2 – ENGLISHTABLE OF CONTENTSPRIOR TO USEPg. 6 ... CongratulationsPg. 6-8 ... Important Safety InstructionsPg. 9-13...

20 – ENGLISHUsing the Handset Carrying ClipYou may choose to use the optional belt clip provided with your handset.1. To attach, slide the belt clip

21 – ENGLISHTo Access a MENU Option1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list.2. To scroll through menu options,

22 – ENGLISHMENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigationMain MenuPhoneBook (PhoneBk)(p. 43)Set Display (p. 23) Set Phone(p. 28)

23 – ENGLISHReminder: Press under the word Back or Exit from any menu to return to the previous screen. Otherwise, after 20 seconds, the phone wi

24 – ENGLISH5. Select the desired language and then press under the word Select.To go back to the English menu if you can’t read the curren

25 – ENGLISHIf you have Caller ID service, the date and hour will be automatically set when you receive your first call. If you cu

26 – ENGLISHNote: 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

27 – ENGLISHWhen a new call comes in, the screen will display the caller’s phone number and/or name (provided that you subscribe to this service throu

28 – ENGLISHNote: You may permanently turn off the red flashing visual indicator for both message waiting and new calls by simply setting th

29 – ENGLISHIn 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 sh

3 – ENGLISHPg. 37-38 ... One-Touch MemoryPg. 39-40 ... Mute, Hold, RedialCALLER ID (CID)Pg. 41 ... Receiving & Stori

30 – ENGLISH█ Dialing Mode SettingYour ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for touch-tone service. Should you need to change this

31 – ENGLISHYour ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Caller ID on Call Waiting ON. To change this setting:1. Press under the w

32 – ENGLISH█ Talking Dialing SettingYour ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Talking Dialing Mode set to OFF. This feature a

33 – ENGLISHTo change this setting:1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list.2. Press or to scroll

34 – ENGLISHTo use the cordless handset headset jack:As soon as you plug your headset into the headset jack on the cordless handset, it will be activa

35 – ENGLISHUsing the Amplification Reset Override Switch(located on the back of the base) The ClearSounds® A1600 is designed with unique featu

36 – ENGLISH█ Using your Base SpeakerphoneWhen using the speakerphone, you can enjoy the convenience of hands-free conversation. For optimal speakerp

37 – ENGLISHDialing from Standby Mode You can enter the desired phone number in standby mode, which allows you to verify the number before di

38 – ENGLISHMethod 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 ho

39 – ENGLISH█ Mute SettingDuring a conversation, you can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off to have a private, off-line conversation by us

4 – ENGLISHLCD DISPLAYPg. 54 ... Set ContrastPg. 55 ... Set Date & TimePg. 56 ... LCD DescriptionsPg. 5

40 – ENGLISHUse Redial List OptionsYou can add a number to the phonebook from your redial list or delete a number in your redial list. 1. Press the R

41 – ENGLISH█ Receiving CID RecordsWhen you receive a call, the Caller ID information is transmitted between the first and second ring. The Caller ID

42 – ENGLISH1. When you are on existing call, a tone will emit, and the Caller ID displays the incoming caller’s information.2. Press the Call Wai

43 – ENGLISHDeleting All Caller List Records1. Press or to locate any record.2. Press under the word Options and press to scroll to Erase

44 – ENGLISHCharacter MapTo enter a specific alphanumeric character, press the relevant key one or more times for the required character

45 – ENGLISH█ Using a Pause(used when entering a phonebook entry or photo memory key)You can insert one 3 second pause into dialing or memor

46 – ENGLISH• Edit: allows you to edit the selected entry• Erase: allows you to delete the selected entryNote: After editing the name, you nee

47 – ENGLISHMENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigationMain MenuCall List (Caller ID Book) (p. 69)Phonebook (PB)(p. 71) BS (

48 – ENGLISHMain MenuHS (Handset) Settings (Continued)Registration (p. 49)ANS. Machine (p. 77)TAM setup (p. 77)Submenu IDate & Time (p. 55)Selecte

49 – ENGLISHReminder: Press under the word Back on the screen from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press

5 – ENGLISHADDITIONAL HANDSET FUNCTIONSPg. 75 ... PagingPg. 75 ... Key LockPg. 75-76 ... AlarmPg. 76 ...

50 – ENGLISH█ Handset NameThis feature allows you to give each registered handset a name in order to easily recognize each handset if you have more th

51 – ENGLISHNote: If you selected the current handset or a non-registered handset, a warning tone will be heard.█ Base SelectionThis function allows y

52 – ENGLISH█ Out of Range AlarmThis function allows you to know when the handset is out of range of the base, and a beep will sound. Your ClearSound

53 – ENGLISH█ Call Waiting (Flash)Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for Flash Time to 600ms. Flash timing is the signaling proces

54 – ENGLISH█ Modify PIN (Personal Identification Number)Your ClearSounds® A1600 is equipped with a PIN, which is used when re-setting the handset to

55 – ENGLISHDate & Time Format SettingsIf you have Caller ID service, the date and hour will be automatically set when you receive

56 – ENGLISH█ LCD DescriptionsYour ClearSounds® A1600 has a large LCD screen that provides useful information. Your screen has a backlight th

57 – ENGLISH1. 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 pr

58 – ENGLISH█ Turning the Handset “Power On/Off” ModeThe A1600 handset can be turned to “Power Off” mode, which can be a convenient way to prevent t

59 – ENGLISH1. 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 pr

6 – ENGLISHPRIOR TO USECongratulations on your purchase of the A1600 phone from ClearSounds Communications®. Please read this User Manual carefully in

60 – ENGLISH4. Press down 3 times.5. Press the Left soft key ( ).6. Press up or down to find “English” in the list of languages

61 – ENGLISH █ Using the Handset Amplification FunctionYour ClearSounds® A1600 is equipped with a specialized amplification function designe

62 – ENGLISHSet OFF – When the Amplification Feature is set to OFF, the amplify function will be OFF every time a call starts. This allows people who

63 – ENGLISHFor optimal speakerphone performance, avoid the following:• Areas with high background noise (The microphone might pick up these sounds a

64 – ENGLISHDialing from Standby Mode You can enter the desired phone number in standby mode, which allows you to verify the number before di

65 – ENGLISHStoring M1-M4 Memory Numbers1. Press the memory key (M1-M4) in standby mode.2. The display shows “Number ?” Enter the desired number (u

66 – ENGLISH█ Redial Function - HandsetThe Redial key is used to quickly redial the last number you dialed.1. Press right on the nav

67 – ENGLISHReminder: Press under the word Back on the screen from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press

68 – ENGLISH█ Caller ID on Call WaitingWhen you subscribe to Call Waiting Caller ID service from your local phone provider, the phone will di

69 – ENGLISH█ Caller ID ListViewing the Caller ListAs calls are received and stored, the icon is displayed on the LCD. If the Caller ID memory is

7 – ENGLISHuse this product near water (For example, near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swi

70 – ENGLISH3. Press up or down to locate the desired record and press under the word More.4. Press down to select Delete and then p

71 – ENGLISHReminder: Press under the word Back on the screen from any menu to return to the previous screen. To return to the main screen, press

72 – ENGLISH█ Adding Phonebook Entries1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the main menu list.2. Press down to cho

73 – ENGLISH█ Dialing a Number from the Phonebook1. In standby mode, press down to enter the phonebook.2. Press up or down to scroll th

74 – ENGLISHDeleting Note: If you choose Delete All, all of your phonebook entries will be deleted.1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to d

75 – ENGLISH█ PagingYou can page the handset from the base unit to help locate the handset. Press on the base (hold for less than 5 seconds) and al

76 – ENGLISH5. 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

77 – ENGLISHTELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE (TAM) OPERATIONSpeakerphone Reminder: Press under the word Back from any menu to return to the previou

78 – ENGLISH█ TAM SettingsRings to Answer This is the number of rings after the answering machine takes an incoming call and plays your outgoing messa

79 – ENGLISH1. Press under the word TAM to display the TAM main menu list.2. Press up or down to scroll to TAM Settings and then pr

8 – ENGLISHand insert the rechargeable batteries in accordance with the polarity symbols. Use only batteries identified as acceptable and never use

80 – ENGLISH1. Press under the word TAM to display the TAM main menu list.2. Press up or down to scroll to TAM Settings

81 – ENGLISHUsing the base to record “ANS & REC” (called Recorded OGM):1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the m

82 – ENGLISH7. The announcement will be played back immediately. If you do not like your message, record your announcement again or restore it to th

83 – ENGLISHRestore Default Announcement(s)1. You must use the base to restore the default announcement(s).2. Press under the word Men

84 – ENGLISHPlay MessagesWhen a call is received and the TAM is ON and ANS & REC is selected, the machine will play the outgoing message, and th

85 – ENGLISHMethod 2: Using the BasePlay/Stop KeyPress to start or stop the Message or Memo playing Skip KeyPress to play the next messageRepeat KeyPr

86 – ENGLISH█ Message Playback SpeedYou can slow down the playback speed of Incoming Messages (ICM). To change this setting (through the base only):1.

87 – ENGLISH█ Security ID/PIN & Remote AccessSecurity ID/PINTo operate your answering machine remotely, you will need to enter the Securit

88 – ENGLISHRemote AccessYou can access many features of your answering machine remotely from any touch tone phone. A four-digit Security ID/P

89 – ENGLISH2. Check that the handset has been turned on (page 58).Handset seems to have a short battery life1. Check the charging contacts. 2. Mak

9 – ENGLISHPLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS█ LOCATION OF CONTROLSHANDSETVisual Phone Ringer & Amplify Indicator LightCharging Contacts(4)1-Touch

90 – ENGLISHNoise, Static, Interference while using the phone1. A filter may be required for your home when you have DSL service or live near radio t

91 – ENGLISHTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSGeneral Number: A1600Amplification: 125dB SPLPower Requirements: Base Input: 120 ~ 240VAC 50/60 HZ 150m

92 – ENGLISHFCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the

93 – ENGLISH7. If the phone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:a) The phone number that this

94 – ENGLISHINDUSTRY CANADA CS03 STATEMENTThis product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification. This is confirmed by

95 – ENGLISHLIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTYThe product is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use

96 – ENGLISHAuthorization number and shipping instructions before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without a (RMA) Return Mercha