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Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760
Thank you for purchasing the ClearOne MAX™ EX expandable conferencing phone.
MAX EX provides premium, full-duplex audio to small conference rooms as a single unit
and to larger rooms as an expanded system. Up to four MAX EX units can be linked,
expanding not only microphone coverage but loudspeaker coverage and control access as
well.This creates even distribution of sound for a more natural communications experi-
ence.
Setting up the MAX EX conferencing phone is extremely easy and requires only three
connections: power, telephone line and the base unit to the conferencing phone. And, the
familiar keypad design ensures users will be comfortable using the phone, reducing the
need for training and support.
• Expandable. MAX EX is ideal for conference rooms and provides complete micro-
phone and loudspeaker coverage and easy access to controls.
• Superior Audio.The clear, full sound of the MAX EX facilitates more natural
interaction among participants.
• Easy to Use. The intuitive, user friendly controls are simple to operate.
Service and support
If you need additional information on how to set up or operate your MAX EX
conferencing phone, please contact us.We welcome and encourage your comments so we
can continue to improve our products and better meet your needs.
Technical Support
Tel: 1-800-283-5936(USA) or 1-801-974-3760
Fax: 1-801-977-0087
E-mail: tech.support@clearone.com
Web: www.clearone.com
Sales and Customer Service
Tel: 1-800-945-7730 (USA) or 1-801-975-7200
Fax: 1-800-933-5107 (USA) or 1-801-977-0087
E-mail: sales@clearone.com
Product returns
All product returns require a return materials authorization (RMA) number. Please
contact ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure
you return all the items that shipped with your product.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting your conferencing phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting additional MAX EX phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting to a digital phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Using your MAX EX conferencing phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
User Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Call features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Programming features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tones and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Caring for your MAX EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Electrical considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
© 2005 ClearOne Communications Inc.All rights reserved.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or
by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications. ClearOne Communications reserves specific
privileges. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
MAX EX Installation and Operation Manual
ClearOne Part No. 800-158-015 September 2006 (Rev. 3.1)
U.S. Patent No. D499,392.