Ameriphone The Talking Phone User manual

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M021004 JV-35 C2/04 English
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JV-35
The Talking Phone™
Ameriphone products are manufactured by
Clarity®, a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga,TN 37406
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Website: www.clarityproducts.com
©2004 Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Ameriphone, Amplifying Your Life, Clarity and The Talking Phone are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
Operating Instructions

Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation A. Desk mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C. Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Your JV-35
A. Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. Making calls louder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
C. Adjusting the tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
E. Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
F. Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
G. Programming the Emergency buttons . . . . 10
H. Dialing with an Emergency button . . . . . . . 11
I. Programming frequently dialed numbers . . . 11
J. Memory dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
K. Recording Emergency button
identification announcements . . . . . . . . . . 12
L. Recording memory button
identification announcements . . . . . . . . . . 14
M.Recording number button announcements . . 15
N. Selecting number button announcements . . . 17
O. Direct audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
P. Cochlear implant adapter cord . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Important Safety
Instructions
When using your telephone
equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and persons including the
following:
1.Read and understand all
instructions.
2.Follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the
telephone.
3.Do not use this telephone
near a bathtub, wash basin,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in
a wet basement, near a
swimming pool or anywhere
else there is water.
4.Avoid using a telephone
(other than a cordless type)
during a storm. There may be
a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
5.Do not use the telephone to
report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
6.Unplug this telephone from
the wall outlets before
cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners
on the telephone. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7.Place this telephone on a
stable surface. Serious damage
and/or injury may result if the
telephone falls.
8.Do not cover the slots and
openings on this telephone.
This telephone should never
be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This
telephone should not be
placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is
provided.
9.Operate this telephone using
the electrical voltage as
stated on the base unit or the
owner’s manual. If you are
not sure of the voltage in your
home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
10. Do not place anything on
the power cord. Install the
telephone where no one will
step or trip on the cord.
11. Do not overload wall outlets
or extension cords as this
can increase the risk of fire or
electrical shock.
12. Never push any objects
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dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could
result in a risk of fire or
electrical shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the
telephone.
13. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not take this phone
apart. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other
risks. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently
used.
14. Unplug this product from the
wall outlets and refer
servicing to the manufacturer
under the following conditions:
A. When the power supply
cord or plug is frayed or
damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled
into the product.
C. If the telephone has been
exposed to rain or water.
D. If the telephone does not
operate normally by
following the operating
instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper
adjustment may require
extensive work by a
qualified technician to
restore the telephone to
normal operation.
E. If the telephone has been
dropped or the case has
been damaged.
F. If the telephone exhibits a
distinct change in
performance.
15. Never install telephone
wiring during a lightning
storm.
16. Never install telephone
jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
17. Never touch uninsulated
telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at
the network interface.
18. Use caution when installing
or modifying telephone lines.
19. Use only the power cord
and batteries indicated in
this manual. Do not dispose
of batteries in a fire. They
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may explode. Check with
local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES
FOR CANADIAN USERS
The following items are included
as part of the CS-03 Requirements.
The standard connecting
arrangement for the equipment is
CA11A. This product meets the
applicable Industry Canada
technical specifications.
NOTICE: The Canadian
Department of Communications
label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the
equipment meets certain
telecommunications network
protective operational and safety
requirements. The Department does
not guarantee that the equipment
will operate to the user’s
satisfaction. Before installing this
equipment, users should ensure
that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the
local telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable
method of connection. In some
cases, the company’s inside
wiring associated with a single
line individual service may be
extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone
extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not
prevent degradation of service in
some situations. Repairs to certified
equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance
facility designated by the supplier.
Any repairs or alterations made
by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
cause to request the user disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if
present, are connected together.
This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
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CAUTION: Users should not
attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as
appropriate. The Ringer
Equivalent Number is an
indication of the maximum number
of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone
interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalent
Number of all the devices not
exceed five.
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Introducing the JV-35
Thank you for selecting the
exciting new JV-35 from
Ameriphone. It has been
designed to meet the highest
quality standards to provide
you with years of convenient
and trouble-free service
Please read these operating
instructions thoroughly
before using your telephone.
Keep this manual for future
reference.
You must save your sales
receipt as proof of purchase
in the event that you need
warranty service.
If you have any questions
about your JV-35, please
call our Customer Service
Department at 800-874-
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Package Checklist
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
AND
QUICK GUIDE
JV-35
Handset Base Unit
Telephone Line Cords
Handset
Coil Cord Operating Guides
Figure 1 - Package Components
Phone Base Plate
Phone Cords

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Features on the JV-35
Figure 2 - Base Unit Controls
Ringer volume
control switch
Audio output jack
AC adapter
Announcement
switch
Tone / Pulse switch
Emergency buttons
Braille characters
Raised letters for
easy identification
REDIAL button
MEMORY button
VOL control (volume)
AMPLIFY button
PROG button
(program)
TONE
selector
HOLD
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Installation
A. Desk Mounting
1. Plug in the long phone
cord.
2. Plug the handset cord
into the telephone.
3. Insert the AC Adapter
cord into the receptacle
on the back of the
JV-35. Then plug the
AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
4. Lift the handset and
listen for a dial tone
5. Your JV-35 is ready to
use.
B. Wall Mounting
1. Pull the handset hook
out and reverse its
position so that the
hook points up.
2. Install the Base Plate by
sliding the small tabs
into the upper slots.
Push on the bottom of
the Base Plate until it
snaps into place.
Fig.3 - Connections and
installation
Fig. 4- Repositioning the hook
Fig. 5 - Phone base installation
for wall mounting

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Installation
3. Plug in the short phone
cord.
4. Insert the AC Adapter
cord into the receptacle
on the back of the
JV-35. Then plug the
AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
5. Align the posts on the
wall mount with the
holes in back of the
JV-35. Slide the phone
down on the posts to
secure it.
6. Lift the handset and
listen for a dial tone.
7. Your JV-35 is ready to
use.
C. Batteries
During a power outage the
JV-35 will maintain full
function if back-up batteries
have been installed in
advance. If batteries are not
installed during a power
outage, the AMPLIFY button,
the voice announcements and
the Ring Flasher will not
work.
Note: A set of new batteries
can last up to 100 hours
during a power outage.
Install four AA alkaline
batteries. Use alkaline
batteries only.
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Fig. 6 - Wall mounting
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Installation
Fig. 7 - Battery installation

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Operating your JV-35
A. Dialing
Pick up the handset and dial
like any other telephone. As
you dial, the numbers you
are dialing will be announced
(Seven, five, two, etc.) If you
read Braille, you can use the
small bump on the 5button
to help identify correct
buttons. You can also use the
Braille characters on the
buttons to find the letters on
each button. For example,
the 2button has Braille
characters for A, B and C.
B. Making Calls Louder
1.Press the AMPLIFY button.
A light in the ring flasher
shows AMPLIFY is on.
Note: There is a small
bump on the AMPLIFY
button to help identify it.
2.Adjust the VOL control
to suit your hearing.
Caution: Repeated incremental
exposure to amplification
levels greater than 18 dB
may be harmful to individuals
without hearing disabilities.
Therefore, do not remove the
warning label attached to the
back of the handset. If it is
likely that a visually impaired
person will use the telephone,
securely attach the provided
Figure 8 - AMPLIFY Button
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warning printed in Braille to
the back of the handset (See,
Diagram A).
Note: In standard use, the
amplifier turns off whenever
you hang up the telephone.
This is a useful feature if
many people use the phone.
If you want the amplifier to
always remain on, slide the
Volume Reset Override switch
on the back of the phone to
ON, as shown in Figure 10.
C. Adjusting The Tone
1. When you hear a voice
on the line, press the
AMPLIFY button.
2. Adjust the TONE selector
to suit your hearing.
D. Ringer Volume
Adjust the RINGER control
to suit your hearing.
Diagram A - JV35 handset
Fig. 10 - Volume Reset
Override Switch
Fig. 11- Amplify Button
Fig. 12 - Tone Slide

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E. Hold
1. To put the phone on
hold, press the HOLD
button and put the
handset in its cradle.
The red light in the Ring
Flasher shows HOLD
is on.
2. To return to your call,
pick up the handset.
Note: When the JV-35 is on
HOLD, if you pick up another
phone that is on the same
line, the JV-35 will
automatically hang up. You
can continue your call on the
other phone.
F. Last Number Redial
Lift the handset and press
the REDIAL button to dial
the last number you
dialed.
Fig. 13 - Ringer Switch
Fig. 14 - Hold button
Fig. 15 - Redial

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G. Programming The
Emergency Buttons
The Emergency Buttons can
be programmed to dial
numbers with one touch.
You may wish to use these
buttons for police, fire or
medical response.
1. Lift the handset and
press the PROG button.
2. Enter the phone
number as you would
normally dial it.
3. Press PROG button
again.
4. Press one of the
Emergency buttons.
5. Hang up the handset.
6. The number is now
stored into the
Emergency button you
selected.
7. To change a stored
number or to program
another memory
button, repeat this
process from step 1.
Fig. 16 - PROG Button
Fig. 17 - Entering Number
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H. Dialing With An Emergency
Button
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press one of the
Emergency buttons.
You will hear an
announcement similar to:
“Emergency One”and
then the number you have
stored for that button will be
automatically dialed.
I. Programming Frequently
Dialed Numbers
1. Lift the handset and
press the PROG button.
2. Enter the phone number
as you would normally
dial it.
3. Press the PROG button
again.
4. Press MEMORY, then
one of the number
buttons: 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
Note: # and *keys are not
available for this function.
5. Hang up the handset.
6. The number is now
stored into the number
button you selected.
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Fig. 19 - PROG Button
Fig. 20 - Entering Number

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7. To change a stored
number or to program
another memory
button, repeat this
process from step 1.
J. Memory Dialing
1. Lift the handset.
2. Press MEMORY and
one of the number
buttons.
You will hear an
announcement such as
“Memory One”and then
the number you have stored
for that button will be
automatically dialed.
K. Recording Emergency
Button Identification
Announcements
The JV-35 comes with factory
pre-recorded announcements to
identify each Emergency button
such as “Emergency One”etc.
You can erase these
identification announcements
and record announcements of
your own, such as “Police”or
“Fire”, by following these
steps.
1. Pick up the handset.
2. Slide the
ANNOUNCEMENT
switch to the PROG
position. You will hear
“Program Mode,
Program Mode”
followed by a “beep-
Fig. 21- Memory Button

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beep”sound. This
confirms the JV-35 is
ready to be programmed.
3. Press the desired
Emergency button.
After the “beep,”speak
into the handset to
record an announcement
like “Police”or “Fire”
for that button. Your
recording can be up to
three seconds long.
4. After three seconds
there will be a “beep”
to tell you recording
has stopped. Your
recording will be
played back
immediately so you can
check it, followed by a
“beep-beep”sound.
5. Now you can repeat
steps 3 and 4 if you
want to change your
announcement or if you
want to record an
announcement for a
different Emergency
button.
6. Otherwise, when you
are finished recording,
hang up the handset.
7. Slide the
ANNOUNCEMENT
switch to the CUSTOM
Fig. 22 - Announcement Switch
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position and
your recordings will be
played when you press
an Emergency button.
L. Recording Memory
Button Identification
Announcements
Factory pre-recorded
announcements identify each
memory button. You can
erase these announcements
and record your own
announcements, such as
“Bob’s Number,”or “Bank.”
Record announcements by
following these steps.
1. Pick up the handset
2. Slide the
ANNOUNCEMENT
switch to the PROG
position. You will hear
“Program Mode,
Program Mode”
followed by a “beep-
beep”sound to confirm
the JV-35 is ready to
be programmed.
3. Press the MEMORY
button plus the desired
number buttons
(0, 1, 2, etc.). After the
“beep,”record an
announcement
like “Bob’s number”or
Fig. 24 - Custom Announcement
Fig. 25 - Programming Announcement