ClearSounds CS-CLA7BT User manual

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CS-CLA7BT
Bluetooth Amplified Neckloop Accessory
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Congratulations on your purchase of the CLA7BT
Amplified Powered Neckloop from ClearSounds®
Communications, Inc. The CLA7BT has been
developed to facilitate the use of a Bluetooth
capable cellular phone, landline phone, or
audio device with a t-coil equipped hearing aid
for hands-free wireless operation.
Features:
• 30dBAdjustableAmplification
• CompatiblewithstandardBluetoothVersion
1.2/2.1Devices
• 30footrange(maximum)
• User-friendlycontrolsandeasypairing
• Greatformobile,officeandhome
applications.
The CLA7BT generates an amplified induction
(loop)signalthatispickedupbythetelecoil
ofyourhearingaid(s).ThisoptionintheHA
is activated by setting the hearing aid(s) to
the“T”or“MT”position.PleasereadthisUser
Manualcarefullyinordertogettheverybest
resultsfromyourCLA7BT.Thiswilltellyouhow
tosetuptheCLA7BTcorrectlyandexplainall
thefeaturestoyou.
The CLA7BT is compatible with most cellular
phones and audio devices which support
Bluetoothwirelesstechnology.Wehopeitwill
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give you many years of successful operation.
Pleasekeepthismanualforeasyreference.
Pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.clearsounds.
comto:
• Registeryourproduct
• Downloadadditionalmanualsand
troubleshootingtips
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is a mobile solution built on
Bluetooth technology. Please read the
instructionsbeforeusingyourCLA7BT.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible
to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequatelyshielded,designed,orotherwise
configuredforelectromagneticcompatibility.
Facilities:Toavoidelectromagneticinterference
and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
CLA7BT in any facility where posted notices
instructyoutodoso.Hospitalsorhealthcare
facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitivetoexternalRFenergy.
Aircraft:Wheninstructedtodoso,turnoffyour
devicewhenonboardanaircraft.Anyuseofa
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devicemustbeinaccordancewithapplicable
regulationsperairlinecrewinstructions.
MedicalDevices:Ifyouuseanypersonalmedical
devices, consult the manufacturer of your
devicetodetermineifitisadequatelyshielded
fromRFenergy.Yourphysicianmaybeableto
assistyouinobtainingthisinformation.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical
shock, do not use this product near water (For
example, near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool) while in the bathtub or shower
or when you are wet.
WARNING: Avoid using the telephone during
electrical storms. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning. If the electrical
storm is present in your immediate area,
possibility of electrical shock exists.
WARNING: Do not use a phone if you suspect
a gas leak in the area. The phone’s electrical
contacts could create a spark, which could
ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.
Table of Contents
SafetyPrecautionsandInstructions............... 3
FeatureLocation ............................................. 5
ImportantFactsonChargingtheCLA7BT ....... 6
PairingyourCLA7BTtoyourCellPhone.......... 8
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PairingyourCLA7BTtoAdditionalDevices... 10
WearingtheUnit........................................... 10
TurningyourCLA7BTOnandOff .................. 11
MakingandReceivingCallsUsingBluetooth12
LEDIndicator ................................................ 16
AudioTones .................................................. 16
UsingyourCLA7BTasaPersonalAudio
Neckloop.................................................. 17
TroubleshootingGuide.................................. 18
WarrantyInformation.................................... 20
FEATURE LOCATION
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IMPORTANT FACTS ON
CHARGING THE CLA7BT
FIRST TIME USE:
BeforeusingyourCLA7BTforthefirsttime,you
needtochargeitsself-containedLI-Ionbattery
for24hours.
RECHARGING:
When you hear 5 rapid beeps through your
hearingaidorrepeatedat20secondintervals
andtheLEDindicatorturnsredyouwillneedto
rechargethebattery.
After the battery is fully charged, the LED
indicatorwillturnoff.Ittakesapproximately1
to1.5hourstofullychargethebattery.Donot
chargeformorethan24hours.
Over extended periods of time, the battery
will gradually wear down and require longer
chargingtimes.Thisisnormal.Themoreyou
talkonthephoneusingyourCLA7BTtheless
standbytimeyourbatteryhas.
HOW TO CHARGE:
1 UsingACPowerSupply-Connectthe
3.5mmendoftheUSBcableintothe
chargingportoftheCLA7BT,andthen
connecttheotherendintotheUSBjack
ofthebasecharger.Plugthebasecharger
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intoastandardACwalloutlet.TheCLA7BT
isfullychargedwhenthelightgoesout.
Afterafullchargeremovethechargerfrom
thewalloutletanddetachtheUSBcable
fromtheunit.
2 UsingCarCharger-Connectthe3.5mm
endoftheUSBcableintothechargingport
oftheCLA7BT,andthenconnecttheother
endintotheUSBjackofthecarcharger.
Plugthecarchargerintothecigarette
lighterofyourvehicle.TheCLA7BTisfully
chargedwhenthelightgoesout.Aftera
fullchargeremovethechargerfromthe
cigarettelighteranddetachtheUSBcable
fromtheunit.
3 UsingaLaptop-Connectthe3.5mmend
oftheUSBcableintothechargingportof
theCLA7BT,andthenconnecttheotherend
intoaUSBjackonyourPC.TheCLA7BT
isfullychargedwhenthelightgoesout.
Afterafullchargeremovethecablefrom
thePCanddetachtheUSBcablefromthe
unit.
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NOTE: During charging you cannot use the
Amplified Power Neckloop. The batteries will
have approximately 14 hours of talk time and
200 hours of standby time before needing
recharging. Battery life will depend on actual
usage and amplification levels.
PAIRING YOUR CLA7BT TO
YOUR CELLULAR PHONE.
“Pairing” Creates a link between devices
equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology
and the CLA7BT, and allows the phone to
remember the Neckloop’s unique ID; you can
addittoalistofpaireddevicesinthephone.
The CLA7BT should be paired once with the
phonebeforeuse.Ifthepairinginformationor
logisdeletedfromyourphone,theunitmust
be paired again with the phone prior to use.
OnceyourCLA7BTandphonearepaired,your
CLA7BTautomaticallyconnectstoyourphone
if the phone supports that protocol.  Some
phones may ask if you want to connect to a
Bluetoothdevice.Youneedtocheckwithyour
phone’smanualonhowBluetoothworkswith
thephone.
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With the CLA7BT and phone in close proximity
1 WithyourCLA7BToff,pressandholdthe
MultiFunctionButtonontheleftsideof
yourneckloopformorethan3seconds.
AftertheLEDindicatorlightsupsteadily,
theneckloopisinpairingmode.
2 Performadevicediscoveryfromyourphone
(forthedetailondevicediscoveryforyour
phone,refertoyourowner’smanual).
Whenthescaniscomplete,thephone
displaysthedevicesfound
3 SelectBT107fromthelistofdevices
discoveredandconfirmperthe
requirementsofyourphone.
4 Whenpromptedbythephone,enterthe
passkey0000.Yourphonewillconfirm
thatbondingoccurredandtheCLA7BTwill
confirmitpairedsuccessfullywith10rapid
flashes.
5 Thephoneinformationisnowstoredinthe
CLA7BTmemory.
NOTE: Make sure the neckloop and phone you
are using are no more than 10m/33 feet apart,
so they are within operable range.
Iftheneckloopisnotsuccessfullypairedwithin
2 minutes, it will automatically leave pairing
mode.Ifyoustillwantpairing,youwillneedto
repeatthestepslistedabove.
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PAIRING YOUR CLA7BT TO
ADDITIONAL DEVICES.
YourCLA7BTcanstorepairinginformationfor
uptoeight(8)differentdeviceswithBluetooth
wireless capability. Devices are stored in a
“PairedDevice List” in thememoryina time
sequence.Whenanattempttopairmorethan
eightdevicesismade,theoldestpaireddevice
isremovedfromthememorylist.Anyofthe
eightpaireddevicescan initiateaconnection
totheCLA7BT.
The neckloop will automatically initiate a
connection (once turned on) with the last
devicetowhichitwasconnected.Ifyouwant
to connect the CLA7BT to another device in
the paired device list, you must initiate the
connectionfromthatdevice.Whenanyofthe
eight devices initiates a connection to your
neckloop,thatdevicethen becomesthe “last
connected”device.
WEARING THE UNIT
1. Placethewirearoundyourneckandinsert
theroundconnectorplugintotheNeckloop
QuickDisconnectplug,formingaloop.
IMPORTANT:TohavetheNeckloopoperate
properly,youwillneedtobesurethe
QuickDisconnectconnectionjackhasbeen
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