Clarity Pendant User manual

Pendant
Remote Controller
for Fortissimo and Sempre
User Guide
ClarityProducts.com

Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................4
Battery Instructions ........................................................................................7
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................8
Technical Specications .................................................................................10
About Clarity ...................................................................................................11
Package Contents ..........................................................................................12
Installation .........................................................................................................13
Getting to Know your Pendant...................................................................14
Registering your Pendant ..............................................................................16
Using your pendant ........................................................................................18
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 23
FCC Requirements and Regulations ......................................................... 24
Warranty and Service ................................................................................... 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this
section carefully before using the product to ensure proper
and safe operation of your product.
Power connection
• Use only the power source marked on the product.
• Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result
in the risk of re or electric shock.
• Completely insert the AC adapter/power plug into the power outlet.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock and/or excessive hear
resulting in a re.
• Regularly remove any dust, etc. from the AD adapter/power plug
by pulling it from the power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth.
Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc.
resulting in a re.
• Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, and abnor-
mal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause re
or electric shock.
Conrm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Clarity
Customer Service at 800-426-3738.
• Unplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the prod-
uct if its casing has been broken open.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock ex-
ists.
WARNINGS
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Installation
• To prevent the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of moisture.
• Do not place or use this product near automatically controlled de-
vices such as automatic doors and re alarms. Radio waves emitted
from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in
an accident.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor to be excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
• Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not disassemble the product.
Medical
• Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such
as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product
operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the
RF transmission power is 115 mW (max.).)Do not disassemble the
product.
• Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation and location
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that
the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
When using your product, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, elec-
tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
• Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
• Exercise care when handling the batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the batteries, oth-
erwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause burns.

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IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a re as it may explode. Check with
local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is cor-
rosive and may cause damage to the eyes and skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
• Your product has an embedded, non-replaceable battery, it is de-
signed to last the lifetime of the product. Do not attempt to open
the product or remove the battery as this may cause injury and dam-
age the product. Please contact the local recycling facility for removal
of the battery.
• Do not allow any battery or its holder to contact metal objects such
as keys or coins.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

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FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Clarity units use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
• For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your
base unit at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstruc-
tions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment.
a. away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or other phones.
b. facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the base
unit on a bay window or near a window.)
• Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental con-
ditions.
• If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the
base unit to another location for better reception.
Environment
• Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such
as uorescent lamps and motors.
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
• The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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• When you leave the product unused for along period of time, unplug
the product from the power outlet.
• The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the tem-
perature is less than 0 C (32 F) or greater than 40 C (104F). Damp
basements should also be avoided.
• The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product
is used in the following places: Near obstacles such shills, tunnels,
underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
• Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interfer-
ence. Move away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
• Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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Dimensions: 57.7mm x 90mm x 26.7mm
Weight: 60g (without charger and AC adapter)
Standard: DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunica-
tions 6.0)
Frequency range: 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz (DECT)
RF transmission power: 110 mW (peak)
Power specications:
AC Adapter:
Input: 100V-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Output: 7.5V DC, 500mA
Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with your unit; using a
different adapter may render your unit unusable and voids the
warranty.
Power consumption (during charging): 1.35W
Battery: internal, non replaceable; type: rechargeable, LiIon
Charge time: 3 hours (if temperature between 32F and 50F, charg-
ing time is 6 hours)
Standby time: Approx. 24 hours.
Talk time: Approx. 4 hours
Operating conditions: 32F – 104F, 20% - 80% relative air humidity (dry)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Thank you for purchasing your new pendant for Fortissimo
from Clarity – the best accessory for the top home speakerphone in
its class. Please read these instructions to ensure you take advantage of
the complete set of rich features that this product offers.
INTRODUCTION
Our Company
Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), creates smart
communication solutions that help seniors live richer, more
engaged lives. Founded more than 40 years ago, Clarity is the
world leader in amplied telephones, notication systems and
assistive listening devices.
Clarity produces seven distinct lines of products and services:
Clarity,® Clarity Professional,® ClarityLife,
™ Clarity AlertMaster,®
ClarityLogic,™ Ameriphone,® and Walker® handset / test sets.
The company’s innovative communication products are all
designed to help people with hearing loss, low vision, limited
mobility, dexterity issues and other health challenges.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Recommended Accessories (Optional purchase)
• AS100 Air Switch (61563.000)
• PS500 Pillow Switch (61561.000)
AC Power Adapter
Charger
Pendant
Pendant
User
Guide

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Your product comes assembled as you take it out of the box.
Step 1: Locate an electrical outlet; pull the ends of the power cord to
untangle the cord; plug the power supply in the electrical outlet.
Step 2: Place pendant in charger; the side red light turns on to indicate
charging.
INSTALLATION
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PENDANT
Please take a moment to review your new pendant and
its features.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PENDANT
1 PENDANT BUTTON
During ringing – press button to answer the call by using the
pendant microphone (for increased range of use from main unit)
During a call – press to transfer the call from the main unit to
pendant and back.
During idle mode – press and hold to enable Sick Bell mode
or Quick Dial mode (after setting up your main unit)
2 SIDE LIGHT INDICATOR
(see lighting patterns section for details)
3 VOLUME WHEEL
During a call – move wheel to adjust the volume/loudness of
your main unit; if you have headphones/neckloop plugged into
the pendant, the wheel adjusts the loudness of these accesso-
ries.
4 MICROPHONE
During a call – your voice will be transmitted through this
microphone (if the main unit’s screen displays “PD”unit); keep
this area of the pendant free of any obstacles.
5 SWITCH JACK
3.5mm jack – use this jack for switch accessories, according to
your needs; we recommend the Pillow Switch or the Air Switch
from Clarity.
6 AUDIO JACK
3.5mm jack, mono – use this jack to plug in an audio acces-
sory, such as headphones or a neckloop; we recommend the
CE30 neckloop from Clarity
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REGISTERING YOUR PENDANT
Your pendant can be registered to your Fortissimo or Sempre, to allow
remote control of your main unit.
You can have up to 4 devices connected to your speakerphone:
• 4 spare handsets (XLC3.5HS) maximum
• 1 pendant + 3 (up to) spare handsets
• 2 pendants + 2 (up to) spare handsets
Place your pendant or handset in registration mode, and
then start the registration mode on your speakerphone.
• To start registration mode on the pendant, press and hold the but-
ton on the pendant until you hear the third beep, and both the red
lights under the button and the side green LED start ashing togeth-
er; release the button. The green/red lights will keep ashing during
the registration process.
• To start the registration mode on your main unit, press and hold
the FIND button until you see the messge “Registering...” on your
screen; release the FIND button.
• Allow the registration process to complete, as it takes a few minutes.
When registration is complete, the screen on the main unit displays
“Registration successful” and the lights on the pendant will stop ash-
ing together.
Once the pendant is registered, the green light on the side of the unit
will slowly blink (in standby mode), and the lights for the main button
will turn off within 15 seconds after the completion of the registration
process.

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REGISTERING YOUR PENDANT
Press and hold FIND button... Release FIND button
Registering...
Press and hold button...
Release button; red lights
and green light ash during
registration
Green light ashes slowly
Registration
complete
WAIT...

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USING YOUR PENDANT
You can use your pendant to access additional features for your speak-
erphone.
NOTE: Every time the main button is pressed, the red lights under
the button turn on for 15 seconds.
During a call - using the pendant
You can use your pendant during a call, which allows you to be as far
away from the unit as you need to be (while still being able to hear the
incoming voice).
To use a pendant with your unit during a call – allowing you to use it at
maximum volume while being farther away from Fortissimo:
1. Start a call from Fortissimo (by dialing out or by answering a call
from the main unit) – OR – dial from your phonebook – see sec-
tion Pendant mode. Note: If you are using your pendant to dial out
from the Phonebook (in pendant mode), the default active micro-
phone is on the pendant.
2. Press the button on the pendant to enable the pendant’s mi-
crophone; you will see the text PD displayed on the screen; this
means that the microphone on the pendant is active, which allows
you to be farther away from the unit. If the active microphone is
on the pendant, your pendant’s green light will be solid.
3. To transfer the call back to Fortissimo, press the TALK button; the
text PD will be removed from your screen.
4. To transfer the call again to the pendant, press the button on the
pendant again.
5. The call is terminated from the device with the active microphone;
if the active microphone is on the pendant, press the button on
the pendant to end the call; if the active microphone is on Fortis-

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simo, press the TALK button to end the call.
You can remotely adjust the volume of your unit using the wheel on the
pendant.
End a call
To end a call while using the pendant, press the pendant button.
Pendant features
Your pendant has several unique features that enhance the functionality
of your speakerphone. You can have two pendants registered to your
speakerphone; however, only one pendant will be active at one time
(while the other is charging in its charger).
To switch to the other (already registered) pendant, press the button
on the pendant you want to use; now the new pendant has control of
the unit. Pressing the button on the previous pendant will give control
back to that pendant.
Pendant mode
Works with your Phonebook (for better performance, set your Phone-
book to Priority mode).
• Press pendant button
• Screen displays your phonebook records (in priority mode – if set);
each record is displayed for 3 seconds, accompanied by a “beep”.
When the record that you wish to call is displayed, press the pendant
button again; the phone dials out the phone number for that record.
• To end the call, press the pendant button again.
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USING YOUR PENDANT
Additional features:
1. Your pendant is equipped with a headphone/neckloop jack; use head-
phones/neckloop to add privacy for your call; when headphones are
used, the speakerphone speaker is disabled.
a. We recommend the Clarity neckloop model CE30.
2. Your pendant is equipped with a local microphone, to ensure your
voice is transmitted properly during a call.
3. Your pendant is equipped with a volume control that controls the
volume of the speakerphone audio.
4. Your pendant is equipped with a switch jack – use an external switch
(3.5mm plug, purchased separately) to replace the button on your
pendant.
5. Your pendant has additional modes that can be enabled from your
main unit (Fortissimo or Sempre), after your pendant is registered to
your unit (to be activated by press-and-hold the pendant button for 3
seconds); you can only choose one option at a time. (Both cannot be
active at the same time.)
Sick bell mode
Default setting is OFF.
This enables your pendant to transmit a message towards the speaker-
phone. (In case it is in a different location)
• Press and hold the button on your pendant for 3 seconds, then say “I
need help” (or any type of voice messages) to transmit this message
to the speakerphone. Anyone in the vicinity of the speakerphone can
hear your message and provide the help you need.
Note: This mode does NOT enable a two-way conversation; it is for
the wearer of the pendant to transmit a message towards the person