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4 – ENGLISH

Congratulations on your purchase of the iConnect A6BT 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 phone for easy 

reference.

Please visit our website at www.clearsounds.com to register 

your product, download additional manuals and review trouble-

shooting tips.

Be sure to save your sales receipt as your proof of purchase 

should you need warranty service.  The serial number for this 

product is located on the underside of the base and looks like: 

A6BT_SIL_XXX000XXX00.

Warranty Service

 – This product is designed to provide years 

of quality service. However, if there is a malfunction and the 

troubleshooting recommendations on pages 65-66 do not resolve 

the problem, follow the warranty procedure on pages 70-71.

 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand the Installation Guide and User Manual, 

and use the phone only in the described manner. When using 

your phone equipment, basic safety precautions should always 

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury 

to person, including the following:

WARNING:

 The A6BT phone is capable of amplifying sounds to 

a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users of 

its proper operation. It is advised to adjust the volume control 

to the minimum level (Low) when not in use and alert other 

users that hearing damage can potentially result from misuse.

WARNING:

 Use only the power supply indicated in the User’s 

Manual.

WARNING:

 To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not 

PRIOR TO USE

Summary of Contents for iConnect A6BT

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Operating Manual ClearSounds iConnect A6BT DECT 6 0 Amplified Cordless Phone with Bluetooth...

Page 2: ...Ringer Setting Pg 22 Handset Power On Off Pg 23 Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Users Pg 23 Handsfree Headset Jack Pg 23 24 Answering a Call Pg 24 25 Making a Call Pg 25 Switching between Handset and...

Page 3: ...PHONEBOOK Pg 38 39 General Information Pg 39 Adding Phonebook Entries Pg 40 Using a Pause Pg 40 Viewing Phonebook Entries Pg 40 Dialing a Number from the Phonebook Pg 40 41 Phonebook Entry Editing De...

Page 4: ...ty service However if there is a malfunction and the troubleshooting recommendations on pages 65 66 do not resolve the problem follow the warranty procedure on pages 70 71 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION...

Page 5: ...mp cloth to wipe Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the phone WARNING No phone should ever be placed near an open radiator or heating register WARNING Occasionally a power surge can occ...

Page 6: ...arity of the batteries 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 person...

Page 7: ...21 Battery Compartment Cover 4 Right Soft Key 22 Charging Contacts 5 Speakerphone Key 6 Right Redial Key 7 End Key 8 Down Phonebook Key 9 Hash Pound Key flashlight 10 Microphone 11 Star Key keypad loc...

Page 8: ...8 ENGLISH LOCATION OF CONTROLS continued LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE REAR OF BASE 27 TOP OF BASE 28 29 23 24 25 26...

Page 9: ...eys Handset Volume 24 Phone 2 5mm Headset Neckloop Jack RIGHT SIDE 25 Tone Key Handset Tone Control 26 AMP Key Amplify Activation Key Up to 40 dB TOP OF BASE 27 Page Key REAR OF BASE 28 AC Power Adapt...

Page 10: ...speakerphone as described on page 20 Navigation Key Up scroll for lists and menu options Increase the earpiece speakerphone volume during a call Enter the Caller ID CID book as described on page 36 Do...

Page 11: ...Hash Pound key Press and hold to turn on off the flashlight Star Key Press and hold to turn on off keypad lock function as described on page 45 One touch memories Store up to 4 numbers for one touch...

Page 12: ...is engaged as described on page 20 Battery Icon top right Indicates battery charge level Shaker Icon top center Indicates the shaker and visual ringer are enabled as described on page 22 Signal Icon...

Page 13: ...to take when you set up your phone for the first time If at any time you have questions about your phone after reading this manual please contact the ClearSounds Customer Service Department at 1 800 9...

Page 14: ...ion or microwave ovens Begin by removing the clear plastic Caller ID protective tab This film tab is only for display and to protect your Caller ID display during shipping Connecting REAR OF BASE 1 Co...

Page 15: ...ert the new batteries Be sure to observe battery polarity as imprinted on the inside of the compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding upward until it clicks into place NOTE The ba...

Page 16: ...tone by pressing the dial key on the handset When battery power is very low and you place the handset on the base the display will show Check the battery icon on the LCD to see the battery charge leve...

Page 17: ...main screen or can also mean that you are not on a live call and do not have dial tone engaged In standby mode you can press to turn the LCD backlight on To Access a MENU Option 1 To display the menu...

Page 18: ...37 Delete All p 37 New p 39 Edit p 40 Delete p 41 Delete All p 41 PB Status p 41 Dial Mode p 27 Alarm p 45 Ring Setup p 21 Tone Setup p 29 Language p 32 HS Name p 27 LCD Contrast p 33 Auto Answer p 28...

Page 19: ...You can also adjust the volume by pressing up or down on the navigation key Adjust the Tone key located on the right side of the handset which is a 3 level adjustment to fit your hearing requirements...

Page 20: ...Press up or down to scroll to Amplified and then press the Select soft key 4 Press up or down to select Off or On and then press the Save soft key Using your Handset Speakerphone The handset has a bu...

Page 21: ...own to scroll to Ring Setup and then press the Select soft key 4 Press down to select Volume and then press the Select soft key 5 Press up or down to adjust the volume from Volume 1 Volume 5 or Off Wh...

Page 22: ...right LED light will flash and the handset will vibrate when the phone rings To turn this feature on off 1 In standby mode press and hold until the icon appears to activate and press and hold again to...

Page 23: ...g this jack you can listen and speak through your hands free headset This 2 5mm phone headset jack accommodates a variety of optional hands free accessories including neckloops headphones silhouettes...

Page 24: ...3 Adjust your volume and tone settings if needed 4 To end the call press or replace the handset to the base After you hang up the LCD will display the call duration Making a Call Note If you pair and...

Page 25: ...ht If you make a mistake while entering a number press the Erase soft key to delete it 2 When the number appears correctly press or if you are using a Bluetooth wireless headset to dial 3 Adjust your...

Page 26: ...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 mode to select ple...

Page 27: ...y 4 Enter the handset name up to 12 characters by using the keypad see page 39 for the character map and instructions and then press the Save soft key to confirm and exit The handset name will be disp...

Page 28: ...down to scroll to Tone Setup and then press the Select soft key 4 Press down to select Range Alarm and then press the Select soft key 5 Press up or down to select On or Off and then press the Select s...

Page 29: ...y NOTE In certain error conditions a warning tone will sound when an incorrect key is pressed One Touch Memory and SOS Setting Dialing Your phone allows you to program 5 frequently dialed numbers Each...

Page 30: ...Lock feature on the M1 M4 and SOS keys will still be operational see page 45 for more details Mute Setting During a conversation you can temporarily switch your phone s microphone off to have a privat...

Page 31: ...ey in standby mode 2 Scroll to the desired number by using up or down 3 When the number appears on the display press the More soft key to choose the desired option Add to PB Phonebook allows you to ad...

Page 32: ...to select Language and then press the Select soft key 4 The languages will be displayed Press up or down to scroll through the language options Each language will be displayed in its own native transl...

Page 33: ...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 dire...

Page 34: ...in standby mode If you select 12 Hour you will still need to enter the time in the 24 Hour format LCD DESCRIPTION Your ClearSounds iConnect A6BT has a large LCD screen that provides useful informatio...

Page 35: ...an incoming caller s number name along with the date and time of the call It will record up to 40 calls of up to 15 digits and store the data into memory Receiving CID Records When you receive a call...

Page 36: ...ng the Caller List As calls are received and stored the icon is displayed on the LCD If the Caller ID memory is full the icon will flash on the LCD Records will be listed in the order they were receiv...

Page 37: ...Single Caller List Record 1 Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list 2 Press the Select soft key to select CID Book 3 Press up or down to locate the desired record and press the More soft...

Page 38: ...select from Melody 1 Melody 10 and then press the Select soft key 8 Repeat if necessary PHONEBOOK OPERATION Reminder Press the Back soft key from any menu to return to the previous screen To return to...

Page 39: ...o use and then press the Save soft key to confirm The display shows Number Enter the desired number up to 24 digits and then press the Save soft key 5 Press up or down to select from Melody 1 Melody 1...

Page 40: ...ode pressdown toenterthephonebook 2 Press up or down to scroll through the list until the desired entry is displayed You can also press the first letter of the contact name using the keypad and the LC...

Page 41: ...til the entry you want to edit displays and then press the Select soft key 4 Press down to scroll to Delete and then press the Select soft key 5 At step 3 if you choose the Delete All menu and press t...

Page 42: ...l take one of these steps between calls If you prefer to keep the headset always connected to the handset and ready for use Keep the headset on keep Bluetooth on in the handset and keep the handset an...

Page 43: ...reconnect again later simply turn on Bluetooth in the phone and turn on the headset The handset will connect to the last connected device that is on 1 Turn on the Bluetooth feature in your headset co...

Page 44: ...luetooth device list in the handset take these steps 1 Press the Menu soft key to display the main menu list 2 Press up or down to scroll to Bluetooth and then press the Select soft key 3 Press up or...

Page 45: ...ase will enter registration mode Key Lock You can lock all keys on the keypad except for the M1 M4 and SOS memory dial keys While in locked mode the handset still can be answered by pressing or if you...

Page 46: ...ress up or down to select Snooze On or Snooze Off and then press the Select soft key 8 When the alarm sounds press any key to switch it off If you have selected Snooze On the alarm will ring every 11...

Page 47: ...ries should be used 3 Consistently short battery life may indicate that the batteries need to be replaced No audible ringer 1 Make sure the ringer is not turned off pages 21 2 Check the volume level o...

Page 48: ...while you are on a call This is sometimes known as Caller ID on Call Waiting or Type II Caller ID 2 The phone cannot display the information if another phone on the same line is in use When I try to t...

Page 49: ...quency stability 50 KHz Charging Time 15 hours Ambient temperature Normal 15 degrees C 35 degrees C Extreme 0 degrees C 40 degrees C Humidity 0 90 Dimensions mm Base 124 4 x 114 x 78 Handset 187 x 60...

Page 50: ...5mm Phone Headset jack for hands free conversations Requires hearing aid s or cochlear implant s with t coil s Bluetooth Wireless Headset CS HS 500 Connects easily to the handset s built in Bluetooth...

Page 51: ...a product identifier of US 6NYW400BA6BT If requested this number must be provided to the phone company roduct 2 The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone n...

Page 52: ...ion or corporation commission for information 8 If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the phone line ensure that the installation of the phone does not disable alarm equipment...

Page 53: ...ipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Service can be facilitated through our office at Clear...

Page 54: ...d to a phone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does...

Page 55: ...your sale receipt as the proof of purchase date should you need warranty service Your iConnect A6BT Phone comes with a 1 year limited warranty from the date of purchase This product is warranted by C...

Page 56: ...Merchandise Authorizationnumberandshippinginstructionsbeforeshipping the product to us Any shipment without a RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number will not be accepted and will be returned to y...

Page 57: ...Check our website www clearsounds com for additional information and to download additional manuals and information 2013 ClearSounds CS A6BTUG Ver 1...

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