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Phone Number Directory: use this area to write down the names of the
saved memory records. Remove transparent plastic cover to reach the blank list.
Memory Buttons (M1-M11 and Emergency): for saved numbers (see MEMORY
STORAGE section for details).
SPKR (Speaker) Button: press SPKR to engage the speakerphone function;
press again to turn the feature off.
FLASH Button: use this button to engage the Call Waiting Caller ID functions
(feature provided by local phone company).
VOLUME Slider: move to right or left in order to increase or decrease the
volume of the incoming voice.
BOOST/OSA Button: press BOOST to engage the extra amplification. In
BOOST OFF mode, the phone has a volume range of up to 16dB of amplification.
In BOOST ON mode, the phone has a volume range of up to 50dB of amplification.
When active, the BOOST button is backlit. Press BOOST again to turn off the
extra amplification. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to engage the OSA
function (to enhance the level of your voice). See OSA section for details.
NOTE: when OSA is enabled, the light at the top of the phone turns orange when
the phone is in a call.
TONE Switch: use this switch to pick one of the 4 tone setting available.
RD/P (Redial/Pause) Button: use this button to redial the last number dialed (up
to 32 digits). When in programming mode, press this button to insert a 2-second
pause.
HOLD/PROGRAM Button: during a call, use this button to put the call
on hold; press the button again to release the call from hold. Use this button
to program the memory keys during idle state or during a call. (see MEMORY
STORAGE section for details).
Low Battery Indicator: light turns on when the backup batteries are low.
Visual Ringer Lights: lights turn on and off when the phone rings.
Missed Call light: light turns on when there was an unanswered call. (Active
when Missed Call switch is ON - located on bottom of phone).
Voice Mail/Ringer/OSA light: a. Light turns on GREEN when there is a
voicemail left with your voicemail feature (from local phone company). b. Light
turns RED when the ringer switch is in the OFF position. c. Light turns ORANGE
when the OSA feature is active.
(Ringer) TONE: press this button to choose the desired incoming ring tonality.
Choose one of the six (6) availble ring tones to select the most favorable ringer.
(Ringer) Volume +/-: press the keys to increase/decrease the volume of the
incoming ring.
(Ringer) ON/OFF switch: use this switch to turn the ringer on or off. When
the switch is set to OFF, the light at the top of the phone lights up RED.
Headset port: insert a standard headset (2.5mm plug) to use instead of
handset.
Outgoing Speech Amplification (OSA) switch: use the switch to set the
level of the outgoing speech amplification level. To enable/disable the OSA switch,
press and hold the BOOST/OSA button for 3 seconds (see OSA section).
Neckloop port: insert a standard neckloop (mono, 3.5mm plug) to use with
your T-coil equipped hearing aid. We recommend the Clarity CE30 neckloop.
Boost Override switch: set to ON if you wish for the BOOST function to be
enabled at the beginning of all calls.
Missed Call switch: set to ON if you wish to have the Missed Call light
enabled.
Voice Mail switch: set to ON if you wish for the light at the top of the phone
to turn GREEN when you have a voice mail (service from your phone service
provider).
Tone/Pulse switch: set this switch to the desired dialing method.
Talk Keypad switch: set to ON if you wish to hear the numeric keys pressed
during dialing - both in handset and speakerphone modes. NOTE: “star” and
“pound” keys are not spoken.
BEDSHAKER port: insert the optional bedshaker (sold separately); it will
vibrate to indicate incoming rings.
LINE port: see INSTALLING YOUR XL40D section.
POWER port (9V,500mA): see INSTALLING YOUR XL40D section.
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SIDE VIEWS
Install the backup batteries (optional) by removing the battery cover as shown
in Figure 1. Connect your telephone as shown in Figure 2.
Connect one end of the phone cord into the (square) LINE port on
the back of the phone; connect the other end of the phone cord into your wall
telephone outlet.
Connect one end of the (curly) handset cord into the handset jack on
the left side of your base; connect the other end of the handset cord into the
bottom of the handset. Place handset in cradle.
Connect the DC adapter cord into the (round) DC 9V 500mA port
on the back of your phone; plug the adapter into your wall electrical outlet.
When finished, lift handset to test. If you hear a dial tone, your telephone is
ready for use. If not, check all connections again.
FEATURE LIST AND OVERVIEW
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WALL MOUNTING YOUR XL40D
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1. Pull the handset hook out of the base and reverse its position so that
the hook points up and will hold the handset when you hang up. See
Figure 3
2. Plug one end of the short flat telephone line cord into the jack
marked LINE located on the back of the telephone. Then run the cord
through the groove on the back of the phone. Insert the tabs of the
mounting bracket into the slots in the back of the phone. Push the
mounting bracket in and down firmly until it snaps into place. See Figure
4.
3. Plug the flat telephone line cord into the wall plate jack, then align the
mounting bracket’s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the
base of the phone downward to secure it on the wall. See Figure 5.
INSTALLING YOUR XL40D
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MEMORY STORAGE
BOOST FUNCTION - AMPLIFY INCOMING
SOUNDS
1. Press and hold the desired memory location (M1-M11 and
Emergency) to store the number to. The phone will beep to
confirm you are in memory programming mode. See Figure 10.
2. Enter the telephone number you wish to store (up to 31
digits). If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the phone will
time out and goes back to idle or talk mode.
3. Press the Hold/Program button to save the desired number.
The phone will beep to confirm the number has been saved. See
Figure 11.
4. To change a Memory location, reprogram using the same
procedure with the button to be changed.
1. While on a call, press the BOOST button to engage the
amplifier. The XL40D has a BOOST button that controls the
loudness of the receiver. See Figure 6. Once the BOOST button
is pressed, an extra level of amplification is added over the entire
range of the Volume Control. During a call, the BOOST button
can toggle the Clarity Power function on or off according to the
user’s needs. The BOOST button will reset automatically every time
the phone is hung up for at least 5 seconds. The BOOST light will
illuminate (blue) while the BOOST function is activated.
Warning: Volume may be at a high level. To protect
hearing, lower the Clarity Power Volume Control before
using the phone.
2. Adjust the VOLUME slider to achieve the desired sound level
(up to 50dB of amplification). The Clarity Power Volume Control
adjusts the level of volume the handset both in Boost or non-Boost
modes. The volume dial provides up to 16dB of volume before the
BOOST button is activated. Once the BOOST button is pressed,
the XL40D will provide up to 50dB of gain. See Figure 7.
3. Adjusting the TONE switch allows you to customize your
hearing experience. Since we all have different hearing preferences
we suggest exploring each setting to find the one most comfortable
for you. These four settings, along with our volume amplification, are
part of the Digital Clarity Power (DCP™) technology. See Figure 8.
The available settings are:
1- Low Frequency emphasis: best used to hear low pitched
sounds;
2 - Flat frequency response: best for hearing aid users;
3 - Clarity Power/High frequency emphasis response: best
used to hear high frequency sounds;
4 - Multi Band Compression with high frequency emphasis
response: best setting for speech intelligibility.
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NOTE: Boost button is not active in speakerphone mode.
Boost Override
On the bottom of the XL40D, there is a Boost Override switch.
When this is set to “ON” the Boost function is automatically enabled
every time the phone is picked up. In standard use, when the Boost
Override switch is set to “OFF” the Boost function will turn off after
the phone is hung up. Setting this switch to “ON” is suggested if all
the users of the phone need the amplification. Setting this switch
to “OFF” is useful when people with varying hearing ability use the
phone. See Figure 9.
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To dial the saved numbers:
1. In handset mode, lift the handset and press the appropriate
memory button.
2. In speakerphone mode, press the appropriate memory button
with the handset in the cradle.
CAUTION: VOLUME MAY BE LOUD.
PROCEED WITH CARE.
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If there is a power outage, the XL40D will maintain its full amplification
for up to 48 hours with four AA alkaline backup batteries (not included).
The phone operates as a regular phone if there is no power or backup
batteries. In this case, the indicator lights, the loud ringer, the lighted
keypad and the amplification will be disabled; you will still be able to
make and receive phone calls, but the extra amplification will not be
enganged. We recommend installing batteries if you live in an area with
frequent power outages.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Amplified dB Level: 50dB/124 dBSPL
Tone control range: Full range: 300 to 3000Hz using one slide control.
Dimensions
Size: 9 1/2” x 7” x 3 1/4” (24.13cm x 17.78cm x 8.25cm)
Weight: 2.52 lbs. (1.14 kg)
Power Requirements
DC Adapter: 9VDC, 500 mA
Batteries: 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
FEATURE LIST AND OVERVIEW
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© 2007 Clarity, a division of Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Amplifying your life,
Clarity, the amplification device, Clarity and the amplification device combined, Clarity
Professional, XL40D, Digital Clarity Power and DCP are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
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Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Suite 106
Chattanooga, TN 37406
1-800-552-3368
www.clarityproducts.com
CONTENTS & PARTS CHECKLIST
Your package includes all the items as shown here. If there is anything
missing, please contact our Customer Care Department immediately.
NOTE: PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF PROOF OF
PURCHASE FOR YOUR RECORDS.
User guide
Mounting bracket
Telephone line cords
(one long cord and
one short cord)
Handset coil cord
Handset
DC adapter
Base unit
OUTGOING SPEECH AMPLIFICATION (OSA)
This function amplifies your speech so it becomes louder to the
person on the other end of the call. To enable this function, press
and hold the BOOST/OSA button for 3 seconds (see figure 12). The
phone beeps; the function can be enabled/disabled while on a phone
call or in standby mode.
To verify the function is active, lift the handset and check the light at
the top of the phone. If the light is ORANGE, the function is active. To
adjust the level of amplification for your voice, use the switch on the
side of the phone labeled Outgoing Speech Amplification (OSA). You
can choose between three levels: Low, Med and High (see Figure 13).
To return to the default setting for your voice volume level, press and
hold the BOOST/OSA button again for 3 seconds. You will hear a
beep confirming that the function is disabled. To verify, the light at the
top of the phone should not be orange when you are on a phone call.
NOTE: In order to experience the best audio quality for both parties
during a call, we recommend you turn on this function only if your
voice is too quiet. OSA is not active in speakerphone mode.
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