Black Box HS201A User manual

2-in-1
Headset
Black, HS201A
Blueberry, HS202A
Strawberry, HS203A
Grape, HS204A
Lime, HS205A

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FCC INFORMATION
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio
communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT
1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit this device to be
directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be
used on party lines or coin lines.
2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone network; this device
should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be determined and until the repair has
been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
3. If you have problems with your telephone equipment after installing this device, disconnect this device
from the line to see if it is causing the problem. If it is, contact your supplier or an authorized agent.
4. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and procedures. If any such
changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is required to give
adequate notice of the changes.
5. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform
them of:
a. The telephone number that this unit is connected to.
b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required: RJ-11C.
d. The FCC registration number.

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CDC STATEMENT
Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit’s FCC label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used
to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the
RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, they
may not ring properly.
6. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by your supplier or an
authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to the
supplier or to an authorized agent.
CERTIFICATION NOTICE FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN CANADA
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommunications-network protective, operation, and safety
requirements. The Department does not guarantee 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 (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—in this case,
your 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 to 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 LOAD NUMBER (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a
loop may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the total of the load
numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico
sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo,
sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por
el fabricante.

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NOM STATEMENT
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el
fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las
instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación
del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación,
no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros
de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el
instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea
eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados
por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos
donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo
de tiempo.

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17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u
orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
UL®is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark
owners.

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Contents
1. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 2-in-1 Headset Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Ear Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Wearing the Ear Capsule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Changing Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4. Headband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Changing Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.4 Wearing the Headband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Microphone Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. Clothing Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7. Connecting to Your Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Transmit:
Distortion—Less than 5%
Frequency Response—300 to
3000 Hz
Microphone—Noise-
canceling electret
Power—Current
consumption: 250 µa @
3 VDC; Operating voltage:
1.5 to 10 VDC
Receive:
Automatic Gain Control
(AGC)— -41 dBV with 1 kHz
input
Frequency Response—300 to
3000 Hz
Input Impedance—300 ohms
Speaker—Dynamic
Volume Control Range—
18 dB (typical)
General:
Compliance—Registered to
UL®1459; FCC Part 68
registered; OSHA Part 1910
subpart S; CSA C22.2 No.
225-M90
Weight—1.09 oz. (30.9 g)

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2. Introduction
2.1 About This Guide
This guide contains instructions
for the 2-in-1 Headset. To derive
maximum benefit from this
versatile product, please take a few
minutes to review this user’s
guide.
If after reviewing this guide you
have any questions concerning
the 2-in 1 Headset, please call
Black Box Technical Support at
724-746-5500.
2.2 2-in-1 Headset Components
1. Noise Canceling
Microphone
2. Flexible Microphone Boom
Arm
3. Receiver
4. Adjustable Lobe Hinge™
5. Ear Capsule
6. Flexible Wire Headband
7. Ear Cushion (for Headband
Wearing)
8. Foam Windscreen
9. Clothing Clip
10. Quick Disconnect
Figure 2-1. Components.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. 8.
9. 10.

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CHAPTER 3: Ear Capsule
3. Ear Capsule
The 2-in-1 Headset comes out of
the box with the ear capsule
installed ready to be worn on the
right ear (see Figure 3-1). It
features an Adjustable Lobe
Hinge for a custom fit. To change
to the left ear, see Section 3.2.
Figure 3-1. 2-in-1 Headset Ear Capsule.
3.1 Wearing the Ear Capsule
To put on your new 2-in-1
Headset ear capsule (see
Figure 3-2):
Figure 3-2. Wearing the Ear Capsule.
1. Straighten out the
Adjustable Lobe Hinge.
2. Swing the ear capsule away
from the receiver and slide
the ear capsule behind your
ear until the saddle of the
hook rests on the
uppermost part of your ear.
3. With your thumb, close the
ear lobe hinge until it is
snug, secure and
comfortable to wear, but not
tight on your ear.
4. Lightly press the speaker
against the ear for proper
positioning.
To remove, simply lift the 2-in-1
Headset off your ear.
3.2 Changing Ears
1. Hold the receiver assembly
in your left hand with the
microphone boom
perpendicular to the floor.
2. With your right hand, flip
the ear capsule down (see
Figure 3-3).

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Figure 3-3. Changing Ears.
3. Rotate 180° clockwise if you
are going from right ear to
left ear, counterclockwise if
you are going from left ear
to right ear.
3.3 Removal
1. Remove the ear cushion.
2. In the right-ear wearing style
with the speaker facing you,
hold the headset in your left
hand between your thumb
and index finger.
3. With your right thumb and
index finger, firmly grasp
the top of the ear capsule at
the saddle (see Figure 3-4).
Figure 3-4. Removing Ear Capsule.
4. Pull down and out with your
right hand, releasing the C-
ring from the receiver
housing.
3.4 Installation
1. Remove the headband.
2. With the speaker side of the
receiver facing you hold the
headset in your left hand
between your thumb and
index finger.
3. With your right hand, hold
the ear capsule so that the
C-ring opening is facing the
receiver.
4. Push the C-ring onto the
receiver housing until it
springs into place in the
groove (see Figure 3-5).
Figure 3-5. Installing Ear Capsule.

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CHAPTER 4: Headband
4. Headband
The 2-in-1 Headset can also be
equipped with a lightweight
flexible headband.
4.1 Installation
1. Remove the ear capsule.
2. With the corded side of the
receiver facing you, hold the
headset in your left hand
between your thumb and
index finger with the boom
pointing to the right.
3. With your right hand, hold
the headband so that the
C-ring opening is facing
towards the receiver (see
Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1. Installing Headband.
4. Push the C-ring of the
headband onto the receiver
housing until it springs into
place in the groove.
5. Snap the large cushion onto
the speaker housing until it
clicks into place.
4.2 Removal
1. Remove the ear cushion.
2. In the left ear wearing style,
with the corded side of the
receiver facing you, hold the
headset in your left hand
between your thumb and
index finger with the boom
pointing to the left.
3. With your right hand, hold
the headband between your
thumb and index finger.
4. Pull up on the receiver and
push down on the
headband until the C-ring
snaps off of the receiver
housing (see Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2. Removing Headband.
4.3 Changing Ears
To change to the other ear, rotate
the entire speaker housing under
the headband 180° (see Figure
4-3).

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Figure 4-3. Changing Ears.
4.4 Headband Wearing
Position the headset lightly on
your head (see Figure 4-4). The
2-in-1 Headset headband is
extremely lightweight, ensuring a
comfortable fit that lasts all day.
The stabilizer cushion rests just
above the ear on the side of your
head opposite the
receiver.
Figure 4-4. Headband Wearing.
Refer to the Microphone Positioning
section (Chapter 5) for additional
information.

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CHAPTER 5: Microphone Positioning
5. Microphone
Positioning
To take advantage of the noise-
canceling qualities of the
microphone, position the 2-in-1
Headset with the flat side of the
microphone, marked with an F,
facing you. The microphone
boom should be adjusted so that
the microphone is approximately
one finger width away from your
lower lip (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1. Microphone Positioning.
The 2-in-1 Headset has a flexible
boom that can be reshaped until
the microphone is correctly
positioned in front of your mouth.
One hand should grasp and
steady the receiver end of the
boom. The other hand can then
flex the boom (see Figure 5-2).
Figure 5-2. Flexing the Boom.
CAUTION:
Never forcefully rotate the
microphone boom past its stop
point in the receiver assembly!
1 Finger
Width

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6. Clothing Clip
The clothing clip should be
fastened for comfortable wearing
(see Figure 6-1).
Figure 6-1. Clothing Clip.
It is designed to prevent the
weight of the cord from
dislodging the headset. Position
the clip conveniently on your
clothing. To reduce excess slack,
reposition the clip by sliding it up
and down the cord.

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CHAPTER 7: Connecting to Your Telephone
7. Connecting to
Your Telephone
An amplifier is needed to connect
the headset to the telephone or
telephone system. The headset is
equipped with a Quick Disconnect
plug which mates to a Quick
Disconnect jack on the amplifier.
Follow the instructions supplied
with the amplifier to connect the
headset and amplifier to your
telephone or telephone system
(see Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1. Amplified Configuration.
Disconnecting at the Quick
Disconnect allows you to move
around without having to remove
your headset. If you are on a call,
disconnecting at the Quick
Disconnect effectively puts the
other party on hold until you
return.

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8. Maintenance
The foam covers on the receiver
and microphone can be washed in
mild soap and water. Replacement
covers are available from Black
Box. Call 724-746-5500 for details.
Cautionary Notes to
Computer Users
When using any headset with a
computer, care should be taken in
dry or low-humidity environments
to protect the user from
electrostatic discharge from the
monitor (CRT). Computer
monitors can induce a substantial
electrostatic charge when turned
on or off, or when there is a
power failure, and the resulting
electrostatic discharge can be
passed through the headset to
ground.
A user in close proximity to or
touching the computer may feel a
common “shock” sensation,
similar to touching a doorknob
after walking across a carpet,
causing no harm to the user. This
discharge is entirely due to the
computer monitor; the headset is
merely the shortest path to
ground.
To minimize the possibility of
electrostatic discharge through
the headset, you can:
• Use a grounded screen in
front of the monitor.
• Use static-dissipative wrist
straps.
• Increase the relative
humidity in the room to
60% or more.
• Install static-dissipative
carpets or floor coverings
(anti-static sprays can be
helpful).
• Remove the headset before
turning the computer on or
off.
The 2-in-1 Headsets meet all
OSHA, UL, FCC and CSA
standards.

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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting
9.1 Calling Black Box
If you determine that your 2-in-1
Headset is malfunctioning, do not
attempt to alter or repair the unit.
It contains no user-serviceable
parts. Contact Black Box at
724-746-5500.
Before you do, make a record of
the history of the problem. We
will be able to provide more
efficient and accurate assistance if
you have a complete description,
including:
• the nature and duration of
the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in
the problem.
• any particular application
that, when used, appears to
create the problem or make
it worse.
9.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship
your 2-in-1 Headset:
• Package it carefully. We
recommend that you use
the original container.
• If you are shipping the 2-in-
1 Headset for repair, make
sure you include everything
that came in the original
package. Before you ship,
contact Black Box to get a
Return Materials
Authorization (RMA)
number.