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Talk Indicator Light

Mute Indicator Light

Headset Jack

Mute/Pause Button

Channel Button

Listen Volume Control

Headset Cable Retainer

Memory/Redial Button

Antenna

Ringer ON/OFF Switch

Talk Button

Battery Pack

Headset Holder/Antenna

Power Indicator Light

Talk Indicator Light

Charge Indicator Light

Talk Volume Control

Page Button

Base Unit (front) 

Talk Button

Remote Unit Charging Well

Handset/Ring Detector 
Configuration Switch

Manual Channel Settings

AC Adapter Jack

Optional Connection to Online Indicator
or Handset Lifter

Ring Detector or Handset Jack

Telephone Jack

Headset Jack

Ring Detector

AC Adapter

Short Cord

Handset Jack

Remote Unit / Télé-Élement

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User Guide

Cordless Telephone Headset Amplifier

Model

LKA10

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F C C R E Q U I R E M E N T S

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NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the radio or television
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures:

1.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on another circuit.

4.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the baseline underside is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,
this information must be provided to the telephone company.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company should provide you advance notice in order for
you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted services.

If you experience problems with your headset, please refer to the warranty section for information on warranty and
repair service. If the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that
you remove the equipment until the problem is resolved. In extreme cases, the telephone company may be forced
to disconnect your service before notifying you of the problem.

49389-01  (3•01)

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1. Connect the LKA10 Amplifier to your telephone using Figure 1.

2. Using the Short Cord 

provided, plug one end into the LKA10 Telephone Jack 

and the other end

into your telephone’s Headset Jack 

.

3. Plug the Ring Detector 

into the LKA10 “Ring Detector or Handset” Jack 

.

4. Now connect the AC Adapter 

to the LKA10 AC Adapter Jack 

and into a wall outlet. The Power

Indicator will 

light.

5. Peel the backing from one end of the Ring Detector 

and stick it to the center of the telephone’s

ringer or speaker.

6. Make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector Configuration Switch 

is in position B (the ring detector position).

7. Make sure you remove the shipping battery insulator pull tab located between the Remote Unit and the

Battery Pack 

.

8. Gently slide the Remote Unit and Battery Pack into the Remote Unit Charging Well 

until the Charge

Indicator lights.

9. Connect your Headset to the Remote Unit Headset Jack 

. Press the Headset Cable into the Headset

Cable Retainer 

. If you are using a Headset whose cable terminates in a Quick Disconnect

(QD)

module, you will need the QD to 2.5mm Headset Adapter Cable.

Note:

Remote Unit must remain in the Base for 5 seconds to establish a communications link before the

system can function.

Prior to first use, the Battery must charge for 8 hours before the Remote will operate away from the Base.
You may, however, use the Remote while it is in the Charging Well. (

Note:

May increase charging time.) The

Charge LED will turn off after the Battery is fully charged. You are now ready to make or receive calls.

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1. With your headset in position, press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The

Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will light and you will hear a dial tone.

2. If you do not hear a dial tone, see Troubleshooting section.

3. Dial a co-worker. When your party answers, speak normally.

4. If you do not sound loud enough, or if you sound too loud, adjust the transmit level with the Talk Volume

Control 

on the Base Unit.

5. Adjust the volume of your co-worker's voice by using the Listen Volume Control 

on the Remote Unit.

6. Upon completion of the call, press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The

Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will go out.

Note:

Be sure to end the call by pressing the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or Base Unit 

. If you

hang up by pressing the “Headset” key on your telephone, the Remote will remain on, discharging the battery.

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1. With your headset in position, when you have an incoming call, press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will light. Begin speaking.

2. Upon completion of the call, press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The Talk

Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will go out.

Note:

Be sure to end the call by pressing the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or Base Unit 

. If you

hang up by pressing the “Headset” key on your telephone, the Remote will remain on, discharging the battery.

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1. (Optional) Install Lifter:

We recommend using a Lifter (see Supplies And Accessories section) with your LKA10 to allow you to place and
answer calls while away from your phone. If you have a Lifter, install it first, following the instructions packed
with the unit.

2. Connect the LKA10 Amplifier to your telephone using Figure 2.

3. Unplug the telephone handset from the jack on your telephone base and insert into the “Ring Detector or

Handset” Jack .

4. Using the Short Cord 

provided, plug one end into the LKA10 Telephone Jack 

and the other end into

your telephone’s Handset Jack 

.

5. Now connect the AC Adapter 

to the LKA10 AC Adapter Jack 

and into a wall outlet. The Power 

Indicator will 

light.

6. Make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector Configuration Switch 

is in position A (the handset position).

7. Make sure to remove the battery insulator pull tab located between the Remote Unit and the Battery Pack 

.

8. Gently slide the Remote Unit and Battery Pack into the Remote Unit Charging Well 

until the Charge

Indicator lights.

9. Connect your Headset to the Remote Unit Headset Jack 

. Press the Headset Cable into the Headset Cable

Retainer 

. If you are using a Headset whose cable terminates in a Quick Disconnect

(QD) module, you will

need the QD to 2.5mm Headset Adapter Cable.

Note:

Remote Unit must remain in the Base for 5 seconds to establish a communications link before the system

can function.

Prior to first use, the Battery must charge for 8 hours before the Remote will operate away from the Base. You may,
however, use the Remote while it is in the Charging Well. (

Note:

May increase charging time.) The Charge LED will

turn off after the Battery is fully charged. You are now ready to make or receive calls.

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1. With your headset in position, place the handset off-hook.

2. Press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The Talk Indicator Lights on the

Remote 

and Base Unit 

will light and you will hear a dial tone.

3. If you do not hear a dial tone, see Troubleshooting section.

4. Dial a co-worker. When your party answers, speak normally.

5. If you do not sound loud enough, or if you sound too loud, adjust the transmit level with the Talk Volume

Control 

on the Base Unit.

6. Adjust the volume of your co-worker’s voice by using the Listen Volume Control 

on the Remote Unit.

7. Upon completion of the call, replace the handset and press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or

the Base Unit 

. The Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will go out.

Note:

Be sure to end the call by pressing the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or Base Unit 

. If you

hang up by replacing the handset on your telephone, the Remote will remain on, discharging the battery.

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1. With your headset in position, when you have an incoming call, place the handset off-hook.

2. Press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base Unit 

. The Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote

and Base Unit 

will light. Begin speaking.

3. Upon completion of the call, replace the handset and press the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the

Base Unit 

. The Talk Indicator Lights on the Remote 

and Base Unit 

will go out.

Note:

Be sure to end the call by pressing the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or Base Unit 

. If you hang

up by replacing the handset on your telephone, the Remote will remain on, discharging the battery.

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The volume control keys allow you to adjust the sound level that you hear through the headset. This feature
is especially useful for people who have trouble hearing, or are in a noisy area like a workshop.

To increase volume, push the “

s

” Key on the Remote Unit. Press again until the volume is comfortable.

To decrease volume, push the “

t

” Key on the Remote Unit. Press again until the volume is comfortable.

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The Mute/Pause Button 

stops voice transmission to the receiving party. When mute is activated, the

Mute Indicator 

is on. Press the Mute/Pause Button 

again to deactivate the mute function.

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The LKA10 has an auto scan feature that automatically selects a clear channel when you press the Talk
Button 

when the Manual Channel Settings 

are "0/0". If you experience interference during a call,

press the Channel Button 

to switch to another channel until you have good reception.

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The speed dial memory can store up to 10 phone numbers, containing a maximum of 16 digits.

TO STORE NUMBERS

The Talk Indicator light 

should be off. If it is not off, press the Talk Button 

once to turn it off.

Press the Memory/Redial Button 

followed by the number you want to store.

Press the Memory/Redial Button 

followed by the one digit number (0-9) on the Remote Unit keypad that

you wish to assign to that number.

Press the Mute/Pause Button 

to store one or more pauses between digits in memory. When a stored

number is dialed from memory, for each pause stored the unit will pause about half a second before dialing

the next number. Each pause occupies the same memory space as a single stored digit. You can repeat the
process for storing numbers until you have stored 10 numbers.

TO CHANGE STORED NUMBERS

To change a number stored in memory, simply store a new number in that memory location.

TO DIAL STORED NUMBERS

Press the Talk Button 

. The Talk Indicator 

will light up.

When you hear the dial tone, press the Memory/Redial Button 

then press the single digit (0-9) memory

location button.

The stored number you have selected will be automatically dialed.

TO DIAL A STORED NUMBER DURING A CALL

The memory recall function also works when additional numbers are required during a call, such as a
numeric password. At the appropriate time during the call press the Memory/Redial Button 

and the

assigned key to rapidly transmit the stored number.

THE REDIAL FUNCTION

Press the Talk Button 

to get a dial tone.

To redial the last number dialed, press the Memory/Redial Button 

, then press the Memory/Redial Button

again.

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If someone at the Base Unit needs to summon you, pressing the Page Button 

on the Base Unit

momentarily causes the Remote Unit to emit two sets of beeps.

If you have misplaced the Remote, press the Page Button 

on the Base Unit for 3 seconds and the Remote

will beep continuously. Press the Talk Button 

on the Remote once you have located it to stop the beeps.

V I S U A L

REMOTE

Talk Indicator – Green LED 

. Only on when the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base 

is

activated. Flashes when the telephone rings.

Mute Indicator – Red LED 

. On only when transmit audio is muted.

BASE

Power Indicator – Red LED 

. On whenever power is applied to the base via the AC Power Adapter 

.

Talk Indicator – Green LED 

. Only on when the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or the Base 

is

activated. Flashes when the telephone rings.

Charge Indicator – Yellow LED 

. Flashes for a short time while verifying contact when the Remote Unit is placed

in the Remote Unit Charging Well 

. Remains steady while charging. Is off when the battery is fully charged.

A U D I O

REMOTE

Alert – Tone emitted by the Remote Unit when the telephone rings. Can be disabled by using the Ringer
ON/OFF Switch 

on the Remote. (Note: Disabling the audible ringer does not disable the Page function or

the ringing heard through the headset.)

Low Battery – Two sets of beeps generated whenever the power is low. Heard only through the headset in
Talk mode.

Out-of-Range – Three sets of beeps generated whenever the Remote Unit is taken out-of-range of the Base
Unit. Heard only through the headset in Talk mode.

Linked – One beep heard through the headset whenever the Talk Button on either the Remote 

or 

Base is 

activated.

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1. Make sure that the Remote Battery Pack 

is securely seated in the Remote Unit Charging Well 

and/or fully charged. The Battery Pack must charge for about 8 hours.

2. Check that all cords are correctly connected and firmly in place. Pay special attention to ensure that the

telephone handset cord and the Short Cord 

are properly connected.

3. Adjust the Listen Volume Control 

.

4. Make sure that the Remote Unit is within range of the Base Unit.

5. Make sure that the telephone is connected properly to the Base Unit. See Figures 1 and 2.

6. If you are using a telephone with a separate headset port, make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector

Configuration Switch 

is in position B (the ring detector position).

7. If you are using a telephone without a separate headset port, make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector

Configuration Switch 

is in position A (the handset position).

8. Separate and reconnect the Battery Pack 

and the Remote Unit.

9. Return the Remote Unit to the Remote Unit Charging Well 

for 5 seconds to re-establish a 

communication link.

R E M O T E

S T O P P E D

W O R K I N G

1. Separate and reconnect the Battery Pack 

and the Remote Unit.

2. Remove and replace the AC power cord from the AC Adapter Jack 

of the Base Unit.

3. Return the Remote Unit to the Remote Unit Charging Well 

for 5 seconds to re-establish a

communication link.

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1. Make sure that the Mute/Pause Button 

is off.

2. Make sure that your telephone is connected properly to the Base Unit. See Figures 1 and 2.

3. If you are using a telephone with a separate headset port, make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector
Configuration Switch 

is in position B (the ring detector position).

4. If you are using a telephone without a separate headset port, make sure that the Handset/Ring Detector
Configuration Switch 

is in position A (the handset position).

5. Adjust the Talk Volume Control 

.

6. Adjust the headset so the voice boom is closer to your mouth.

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1. Turn off the Ringer ON/OFF Switch 

.

2. After completion of the call, remember to turn on the Ringer ON/OFF Switch 

.

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1. Try locating your Base Unit in different positions and make sure no objects obstruct the Remote or 

Base Unit.

2. Locate the Remote and Base Units away from electronic equipment or other radio-frequency devices.

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1. Press the Channel Button 

until you get a clear signal.

2. Ensure Manual Channel Settings 

are “0/0”.

3. If others are using a LKA10 or a LCA10 Amplifier in your immediate vicinity, call 1-800-544-4660

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time for instructions on adjusting the
channel control settings.

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A second Battery Pack may be held in the Charging Well while the Remote Unit is in use. This provides an
immediate source of additional talk time. Extra packs are listed under Supplies and Accessories.

H E L P

D E S K

Dial 1-800-544-4660 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Battery Pack

Extend talk time by having a second Battery charged and ready.

Lifter

Rings the Remote Unit for incoming calls and automatically places handset off-hook when you
press “TALK”. For use with phones which provide dial tone when Handset is lifted.

Neck Strap

Allows Remote to be worn around your neck.

Right Angle On Line Indicator [OLI]

Alerts co-workers that you are on the phone. Plugs into the Accessory/Lifter jack.

INFORMATION ON SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES: Call 1-800-544-4660 .

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