Clarity JV35 User manual

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The Talking Phone™
Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc.
4289 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.clarityproducts.com
©2010 Clarity, a Division of Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Amplifying
Your Life, Clarity, JV35, and The Talking Phone are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
Rev. E (03-10)
User Guide
JV35

Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................... i-ix
Introduction ................................................... 1
Package Checklist ......................................... 2
Features Identification .................................. 3
Installation
A. Desk mounting.......................................... 4
B. Wall mounting .......................................... 4
C. Batteries................................................... 5
Operating Your JV35
A. Dialing .................................................... 7
B. Making calls louder................................... 7
C. Adjusting the tone ..................................... 8
D. Ringer volume........................................... 8
E. Hold........................................................ 9
F. Last number redial................................... 10
G.Programming the Emergency buttons ......... 10
H. Dialing with an Emergency button ............ 11
I. Programming frequently dialed numbers 11-12
J. Memory dialing ..................................... 13
K. Recording Emergency button
identification announcements................... 13
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L. Recording Memory button
identification announcements................... 15
M.Recording Number button
announcements....................................... 17
N. Selecting Number button
announcements....................................... 18
O.Direct audio connection ........................... 19
P. Cochlear implant adapter cord ................. 20
Troubleshooting Chart ................................ 22
Specifications............................................... 23
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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 and electric
shock to 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 cleanerson
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
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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 through the
slots in the
telephone. They
can touch dangerous
voltage points or
short out parts that
could result in a risk
of fire or electrical
shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind
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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
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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
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telephone lines.
19. Use only the power
cord and batteries
indicated in this
manual. Do not
dispose of batteries
in a fire. They may
explode. Check with
local codes for
possible special
disposal instructions.
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Important Safety 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
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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 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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WARNING: 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 (5).
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Introducing the JV35
Thank you for selecting
the exciting new JV35
from Clarity. 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 JV35, please
NOTE: This User Guide
applies to both the JV35
and JV35W telephone
devices.
call our Customer
Service Department
at 800-426-3738.

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Package Checklist
JV35
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
H P A M R
USER
GUIDE
JV35
Handset
Base Unit
Telephone
Line Cords
Handset
Coil Cord
User Guide
Figure 1 - Package Components
Phone Base
Plate
DC Adapter

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Features on the JV35
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)
BOOST button
PROG button
(program)
Tone Pulse Preset Prog Custom
RINGER AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Lo Med Hi
JV35
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
H P A M R
TONE
selector
HOLD
button
Visual
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Installation
A. Desk Mounting
1. Plug in the long
phone cord.
2. Plug the handset
cord into the
telephone. B. Wall Mounting
1. Pull the handset
hook out and
reverse its position
so that the hook
points up.
M
1
M
2
M
5
M
6
M
7
M
8
M
9
M
10
M
11
M
3
M
4
Fig. 3 - Connections and
installation
Fig. 4 - Repositioning the
hook
3. Insert the AC
Adapter cord into
the receptacle on
the back of the
JV35. Then plug
the AC Adapter
into an electrical
outlet.
4. Lift the handset
and listen for a
dial tone.
5. Your JV35 is
ready to use.

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3. Plug in the short
phone cord.
4. Insert the AC
Adapter cord into
the receptacle on
the back of the
JV35. Then plug the
AC Adapter into an
electrical outlet.
C. Batteries
During a power
outage, the JV35 will
maintain full function if
back-up batteries have
been installed in
advance. If batteries are
not installed during a
power outage, the
BOOST 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.
Installation
Fig. 5 - Phone base
installation for
wall mounting
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.

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Fig. 7 - Battery
installation
Installation
Insert 4 AA
batteries
here
Press in
here to
open
battery
compartment

B. Making Calls Louder
1. Press the BOOST
button. A light in the
ring flasher shows
BOOST is on.
Note: There is a small
bump on the BOOST
button to help identify it.
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Operating your JV35
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 5
button 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.
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
Fig. 8 - BOOST Button
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
Fig. 9 - Volume Slide
2.Adjust the VOL control
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Operating your JV35
Fig. 10 - Boost Override
Switch
ON
OFF
Boost Override
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
Warning: Repeated
incremental exposure to
amplification levels
greater than 18dB 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
warning printed in Braille
to the back of the
handset.
you want the BOOST
function to always
remain on, slide the
Boost Override switch
on the back of the
phone to ON, as
shown in Figure 10.
C. Adjusting The Tone
1. When you hear
voice on the line,
press the BOOST
button.

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Operating your JV35
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 JV35 is
on hold, if you pick up
another phone that is on
the same line, the JV35
will automatically hang
up. You can continue
Fig. 14 - Hold Button
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
2. Adjust the TONE
selector to suit your
hearing.
D. Ringer Volume
Adjust the RINGER
control to suit your
hearing.
Fig. 11 - BOOST Button
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
Fig. 12 - Tone Slide
Fig. 13 - Ringer Switch
Tone Pulse Preset Pr
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response.
1. Lift the handset
and press the
PROG button.
2. Enter the phone
number as you
would normally
dial it.
F. Last Number Redial
Lift the handset and
press the REDIAL
button to dial the last
number you dialed.
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
Fig. 15 - Redial
your call on the other
phone.
Operating your JV35
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
HOLD
TONE Lo Hi VOL
PROG BOOST MEMORY REDIAL
Fig. 16 - PROG Button
Fig. 17 - Entering
Number
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