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43-231c.fm Page 1 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM
Cat. No. 43-231C
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Telephone Listener
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43-231c.fm Page 2 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Telephone Listener amplifies your calls through its built-in speaker so everyone in the room can hear. The Listener’s features include: Suction Cup Pickup Coil — makes attachment to the telephone easy and con- venient. The coil is designed so you can attach it (depending on the type of phone you use) to just about anywhere on the phone. Volume Control — lets you adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. Two Power
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43-231c.fm Page 3 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM CONTENTS Preparation ..................................................................................................... 4 Connecting to Power ................................................................................ 4 Using Battery Power .......................................................................... 4 Using AC Power ................................................................................ 6 Mounting ...................
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43-231c.fm Page 4 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING TO POWER You can power your Listener from either an internal battery or AC power. Using Battery Power To power the Listener from an internal battery, you need one 9-volt battery (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend Ra- dioShack alkaline batteries. Caution: Always use a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type. 4
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OFF ON 43-231c.fm Page 5 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM 1. Insert a coin into the slot between the front and back halves of the case, and twist it slightly to separate the halves, then lift off the front case. 2. Snap the battery connector over the battery’s terminals. 3. Place the battery on top of the foam cushion inside the front case, then place the back case over the front case and snap it closed. When the Listener’s volume drops or the sound distorts, replace the 9-volt battery. 5
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43-231c.fm Page 6 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM Caution: If you do not plan to use the Listener for a week or more, or if you plan to use only an AC adapter, remove the battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Using AC Power You can power your Listener from standard AC power using a 9-volt AC adapter (not supplied) and a Size E Adaptaplug. 6
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9V DC TEL PICK-UP 43-231c.fm Page 7 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM Cautions: You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be ! set to positive, and its barrel plug must correctly fit the Listener’s 9V DC jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Listener or the adapter. • Always plug the adapter into the Listener before you plug it into the AC out- let. Always unplug the adapter
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43-231c.fm Page 8 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM Note: Connecting the AC adapter automatically disconnects the internal bat- tery. MOUNTING You can place the Listener on a flat surface, such as a shelf or desk top, or mount it directly on the wall. To mount the Listener on the wall, you need two flat-head screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the back of the Listener. 15 1/4" (6 mm) Drill two holes 2 /16 inches (75 mm) apart. Then thread a screw into each hole, let
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9VDC TEL PICK-UP 43-231c.fm Page 9 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the Listener downward to secure it. CONNECTING AND TESTING THE LISTENER 1. Insert the plug from the suction cup pickup coil into TEL PICK-UP . + - 9
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43-231c.fm Page 10 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM 2. Rotate the volume control to about its middle position (3). ON OFF TELEPHONE LISTENER 3. Set ON/OFF to ON. 3 Note: To prevent feedback, do not place the suction cup pickup coil near the Listener’s speaker. 4. Because telephone designs vary greatly, you might need to try attaching the pickup coil at dif- ferent locations on your telephone. Start by pressing the suction cup against the back of the handset, opposite the receiver’s earpiece. Then
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43-231c.fm Page 11 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM 5. While listening to the dial tone through the Listener’s speaker, move the suction cup to different locations on the phone. Try the left rear corner of the phone’s base, as well as around the receiver’s earpiece. Keep moving the suction cup pickup coil until you find the position that provides the best sound quality and volume. 6. When you finish, leave the suction cup attached to the telephone and set ON/OFF to OFF. 11
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43-231c.fm Page 12 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM OPERATION To use the Listener, simply place or answer a call on the phone you attached it to, then set ON/OFF to ON. Adjust the Listener’s volume control to a comfortable level. When the call is over, hang up the phone then set ON/OFF to OFF. 12
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43-231c.fm Page 13 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM CARE To enjoy your RadioShack Telephone Listener for a long time: • Keep the Listener dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the Listener only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the Listener gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the Listener away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the Listener with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the Listener’s internal components can ca
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43-231c.fm Page 14 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM NOTES 14
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43-231c.fm Page 15 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
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43-231c.fm Page 16 Friday, May 7, 1999 1:30 PM This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transp
