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CSC50
Amplified Telephone
Installation Guide
& User Manual
Congratulations… You have just purchased the
Most Remarkable Amplified Phone In The World!
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Congratulations on your purchase of the CSC50 Amplified Phone from ClearSounds Communication. The CSC50 Phone has been designed specifically to meet your needs, blending an array of valuable features with simplicity and style. The CSC50 Phone is truly the Most Remark- able Amplified Phone In The World! This User’s Guide provides you with information to set-up and start using your CSC50 Phone. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep this manual for future refere
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Table Of Contents Components Page 5 Conditions For Use Page 6 Features & Functions Top View Page 7 Left side, Right side & Back side Views Page 8 Handset & Bottom View & Care of Phone Pages 9-10 LCD Screen Page 10 Screen Display Page 10 Installation Steps Installing the optional batteries Page 11 Setting the dialing mode Page 11 Programming ringer – volume & style Page 12 Programming memory dial buttons Pages 13-14 Phone mounting – desk & wal
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Table Of Contents CSC50 Miscellaneous Feature Setting Set language Pages 26-27 Set area code / LDS code Page 27 LCD screen contrast Page 28 Date / Hour format Page 28 Adjust number size Page 29 Phone book Add new number/name Page 20 Review /modify number/name Page 30 Delete number Page 30 Save number from Caller ID Page 30 Dial from the phone book Page 31 Recall/Delete one of the last 30 numbers dialed Page 31 Auto On Hook Pages
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Components Check to be sure you have all items that come with your telephone. You should have a Telephone base unit Telephone handset 6 ft long telephone line cord Owners manual Handset coil cord 8 inch short telephone line cord Screwdriver Wall plate adapter AC adapter (not shown) (not shown) 5
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Conditions for Use Important Safety Instructions Read and understand the Installation Guide & User Manual. When using your telephone 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 CSC50 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
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Features & Functions Figure #2 10 20 5 1 2 3 4 22 6 7 8 9 24 11 21 12 13 19 17 16 15 14 18 23 1. C (delete) button 13. SPKR – Speakerphone button 2. (up) button 14. – Headset button 3. (down) button 15. MUTE button 4. OK (accept) button 16. FLASH button 5. – Priority memory button 17. REDIAL button 6. – Priority memory button 18. New calls / message waiting indicator 7. - Priority memory button 19. In use indicator 8. AMPLI – Amplification & tone 20. Hook swi
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Features & Functions Figure #3 2 Left side 3 4 1 Right side Back 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Speakerphone volume adjustment 2. Outgoing speech volume select switch (LO/NORMAL/HI) 3. Ringer Volume select switch (HI/LO/OFF) 4. Ringer / shaker / strobe select mode 5. Phone line jack 6. AC power adapter jack 7. Volume reset override switch (ON/OFF) 8. Optional bed shaker jack 9. Optional Audio/Neckloop jack (3.5mm jack) 10. Optional Telephone jack (2.5mm hands-free) 8
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Features & Functions Figure #4 Bottom 5 Handset 12 3 4 1. Handset Boost button 2. Memory card to record speed dial numbers 3. Dialing mode select switch (T/P) 4. Battery compartment 5. Phone keyholes (mounts) 9
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Care of Phone Your telephone should be cleaned when necessary with a mild, non-abrasive detergent solution. Unplug your phone and use a slightly damp cloth to wipe dirt from it. To avoid damage, NEVER use an abrasive or strong solvent to clean any part of the phone. Keep the phone out of direct sunlight. Avoid placing the phone in extremely humid conditions. 2 1 3 4 9 8 Figure #5 5 7 6 Screen example (on hook position) 5. Validation button 1. Hours 6. UP / DOWN arrow buttons 2. Minutes 7. Can
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Installation Steps Installation of your ClearSounds™ CSC50 Amplified Phone is easy. There are some basic steps you need to take when you set-up your CSC50 Phone for the first time. 1. Check parts list. (See page #5 for complete list) 2. Install (4) AAA Alkaline batteries (not included). This provides power to the Caller ID Screen. 3. Set the dialing mode. 4. Choose desktop or wall mount. 5. Set ringer and auxiliary alert. 6. Program your memory dial buttons. INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL BATTE
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PROGRAMMING THE RINGER & AUXILIARY ALERT Ringer Volume: You can adjust the ringer volume of your CSC50 as high as 95+ dB. The ringer volume adjustment is located on the right side of the telephone. The settings are OFF, LO, HI, (See figure #8). Your phone comes with the ringer switched to HI. In additional to volume, you can adjust the tone or melody of the ring. : Off, : Low, : Hi Figure #8 – Ringer Volume Switch Ring Style: Your CSC50 Phone allows you to choose from four different
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Your CSC50 Phone is equipped with a bright STROBE light, which flashes a very bright strobe when the phone rings (See figure #10). It’s almost impossible to miss telephone calls when you select the Strobe Ringer. Figure #10 – Strobe Ringer (Flashing incoming call indicator) If you purchased the optional Bed Shaker, simply plug it into the shaker jack (See figure #11) and place it between your mattress and box spring. Caution: For safety and correct functionality considerations, your CSC50 Phone
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To program your one-touch memory dial buttons please follow instructions below: 1. Lift the handset. 2. Press the PROG (program) button (See figure #13). 3. Using the keypad, dial the number you would like to save, including “1” and the area code (if applicable). (See figure #14). 4. Press one of the Priority or Memory Dial buttons (M1 – M8) located on top of the phone (See figure #15). Each button can be programmed (or reprogrammed using the same procedure) for a phone number. 5. The Caller I
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PHONE MOUNTING INSTALLATIONS The telephone may be placed on a shelf or table, or may be fixed to a wall using the mounting bracket. Plug the AC Adapter into the AC power back on the back of your phone, then into an electrical outlet or surge protector, if you are using one. NOTE: The adapter is required for the telephone to work correctly. If the adapter is accidentally unplugged (or in case of power failure) and if the batteries are dead or not installed, minimal restricted phone features o
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hole slots on the back of the phone. Slowly slide the phone down until it snaps into place (See figure #20). 6. Connect the handset coil cord (curly cord) to the handset and to the telephone. 7. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, your phone is ready to use. If there is no dial tone, check all your cords to make sure they are plugged in securely. Figure #18 – Reversing The Hook Figure #19 – Mounting The Wall Bracket Figure #20 – Wall Installation 16
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CSC50 Phone Operation MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL Making A Call Using The Handset 1. To make a call, lift the handset, listen for a dial tone and adjust your Volume & Tone Settings. (See pages 19-21 for details on the amplification functions) 2. To dial a number you can: a. Dial a number from the keypad b. Press one of the Priority or Memory dial buttons (See pages 13-14 for instructions on programming Priority/Memory Dial Buttons) c. Dial from your Phone Book or Caller ID (See pages 29-31
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Receiving/Answering A Call Using The Speakerphone 1. Press the “SPKR” (speakerphone) button while the phone is ringing to answer. 2. Adjust the volume to fit your need (Same as above). 3. On completion of the call, press the “SPKR” button again. Switch between Handset and Speakerphone While on a handset call, press the “SPKR” button and replace the handset in the cradle. While on a speakerphone call, lift the handset. USING AUDIO AND TELEPHONE HEADSET ACCESSORY JACKS Your CSC50 Amplified Phone
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a. If you are using the 3.5mm Audio/Neckloop Jack, and want to speak into the handset, lift the handset and speak into it. Adjust your volume. On completion of the call, carefully replace the handset in the cradle. b. If you are using the 3.5mm Audio/Neckloop Jack, and want to speak into the speakerphone, press the “SPKR” speakerphone button for hands-free opera- tion, and talk into the speakerphone (the conversation will be heard through both your audio equipment and over the speakerphone).
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2. Adjust the volume and tone to fit your needs by adjusting the VOLUME (See figure #25) and TONE (See figure #26) controls until you find the right levels for you. The Volume Control increases sound volume. Slide the Volume Control to the right to increase the volume and slide it to the left to decrease the volume. The Tone Control allows you to fit your specific hearing needs. Slide the Tone Control to the left to boost the lower frequency range. Slide the Tone Control to right to boost the hi
