Plantronics CA10 User manual

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User Guide
Cordless Telephone
Headset Amplifier
Model CA10

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On
Off
Ringer
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Power
Tal k
Charge
CHANEL MUTE
TAL K
VOLUME
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TAL K
Power
CHANEL MUTE
Tal k
TALK
VOLUME
Charge
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CHANEL MUTE
TALK
VOLUME
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Power
CHANEL MUTE
Tal k
TALK
VOLUME
Charge
TALK
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TALK
VOLUME
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DIAGRAM

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DIAGRAM KEY
In-Use Indicator Light
Talk Button
Headset Jack
Mute Indicator Light
Channel Button
Headset Cable Retainer
Antenna
Ringer ON/OFF
[for use with optional Lifter]
Mute Button
Listen Volume Control
Headset Adapter Cable
(P/N 43446-02)
[not included with CS10
model]
Headset Holder/Antenna
Power Indicator Light
In-Use Indicator Light
[Talk]
Battery Charge Light
Talk Volume Control
Page Button
Talk Button
Remote Unit Charging Well
Transmit Level Switch
Configuration Switch
Manual Channel Settings
AC Adapter
(P/N 45669-01)
AC Adapter Jack
Handset Lifter Jack
[Handset Lifter not included]
Handset Jack
Telephone Jack
Short Cord
(P/N 40974-01)
Remote Unit
Base Unit (Front)
Base Underside
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Limited Warranty
for Plantronics Non-commercial Products Purchased in the US and
Canada
• This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of
Commercial Products manufactured, sold or certified by Plantronics
which were purchased and used in the United States and Canada.
• This warranty lasts for one year from the date of purchase of the
Products.
• This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the
original purchase receipt.
• We will, at our option, repair or replace the Products that do not
conform to the warranty. We may use functionally equivalent
reconditioned/refurbished/ remanufactured/pre-owned or new
Products or parts.
• To obtain service in the U.S. contact Plantronics at [phone]
and in Canada call [phone]. If you need additional
information, please contact our service centers at the numbers
provided.
• THIS IS PLANTRONICS’ COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR THE
PRODUCTS.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province. Please contact your dealer or our service center for the
full details of our limited warranty, including items not covered by
this limited warranty.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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WELCOME
Thank you for selecting the CA10
Cordless Telephone Headset Amplifier
from Plantronics. This User Guide will
help you install your CA10 Amplifier
and learn its basic operation. The
headset is described in a separate
guide which should be read prior to
installing the Amplifier.

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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 injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product. The symbol identifies and alerts the user to the
presence of important operating and service instructions.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
4. Do not locate base unit near water, for example, near a bath-
tub or sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
6. This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
7. Do not locate this product in an area where the power cord
is likely to be damaged by furniture or foot traffic.
8. Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
base unit slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
product, but take it to qualified service personnel when service
or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
11. Avoid using telephone equipment during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
12. Do not use the telephone equipment to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b) If the product has been exposed to liquid.
c) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions because improper
adjustments of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.
d) If the product has been dropped or the base unit has
been damaged.
e) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
15. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack
is specifically designed for wet locations.
16. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
17. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
18. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Class 2
Direct Plug-In Power Unit rated 9VDC 800mA. Plantronics
Part No. 45669-01, rated at an input voltage of 120 VAC, 60Hz
and an output voltage of 9 VDC at 800mA.
19. This product requires AC power in order to operate. In
order to have phone service during a power outage, have
another telephone available that is powered only by the
telephone line.
20. Keep all product cords and cables away from
operating machinery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read
and follow these instructions.
1. Use only the battery pack supplied with this product.
2. Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. The cells may explode.
Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate battery pack. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic
if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery pack in order not to “short”
the battery contacts with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets,and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
5. Charge the battery pack in accordance with instructions supplied
with this unit.
6. Observe proper orientation between battery pack and
charger contacts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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STEP 1
SETUP
Connect the CA10 Amplifier to your telephone using the
illustrations on page ii.
Unplug the telephone handset from the jack on your telephone
base and insert into the Handset Jack on the underside of the
CA10 Base Unit.
Using the Short Cord provided, plug one end into the
CA10 Telephone Jack and the other end into your telephone’s
handset jack.
Now connect the AC Adapter to the AC Adapter Jack and
into a wall outlet. The Power LED will light after
connected, but the In-Use Indicator Light will remain off.
Make sure you remove the shipping battery insulator
pull tab located between the Remote Unit and the
Battery Pack. Attach the Remote Unit to the Battery Pack. The
Remote and Battery Pack slip together easily and gently snap in
place. Do not force.
Connect your headset to the Remote Unit Headset Jack . Press
the Headset Cable into the Retainer .
If you are using a headset
whose cable terminates in a Quick Disconnect
™
(QD) module,
you will need the QD to 2.5mm Headset Adapter Cable (P/N
43446-02).
Firmly slide the Remote Unit and Battery Pack into the Charging
Well until the Charge Indicator lights.
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Note: Remote Unit must remain in the Base for 5 seconds to
establish a communications link before the system can function.
Prior to first use, the Battery must charge for 8 hours before the
Remote will operate away from the Base.
You may, however, use the Remote while it is in the Charging
Well. (Note: May increase charging time.) The Charge LED will
turn off after the Battery is fully charged.
You are now ready to make or receive calls.

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PLACING A CALL
With your headset in position, place the handset off-hook.
Press the Talk Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit .
The In-Use Indicator Lights on the Remote and Base Unit
will light and you will hear a dial tone.
If you do not hear a dial tone, move the Configuration Switch
to the opposite setting (A or B). If you still do not hear a dial tone,
see Troubleshooting on page 12.
Dial a co-worker. When your party answers, speak normally.
If you do not sound loud enough, move the Transmit Level
Switch to position 1 or 2. If you sound too loud, move the
Transmit Level Switch to position 2 or 3. You can further fine tune
the transmit level with the Talk Volume Control .
Adjust the volume of your co-worker’s voice by using the Listen
Volume Control .
Replace the handset upon completion of the call and press the
Talk Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit . The
In-Use Indicator Lights will go out.
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RECEIVING A CALL
STEP 3
With your headset in position, when your telephone notifies you of
an incoming call, place the handset off-hook.
Press the Talk Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit .
The In Use Indicator Lights will go on. Begin speaking.
Replace the handset upon completion of the call and press the Talk
Button on either the Remote or the Base Unit . The In-Use
Indicator Lights will go out.
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STEP 4
PAGE FUNCTION
If someone at the Base Unit needs to summon you, pressing
the Page Button momentarily causes the Remote to emit two
long, loud beeps.
If you have misplaced the Remote, press the Page Button for 3
seconds and the Remote will emit a steady alert. Press the Talk
Button once you have located the Remote.
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AUDIO VISUAL PROMPTS
REMOTE
Talk (In-Use) — Green LED. On only when Remote or Base
Unit TALK button is activated. Flashes in time with telephone ringer
when optional Handset Lifter (see Accessories) is used.
Mute — Red LED. On only when transmit audio is “muted.”
BASE
Power — Red LED. On whenever power is applied to the Base
via the AC Power Adapter.
Talk (In-Use) — See above.
Charge — Amber LED. Flashes for 2 seconds while verifying
contact when Remote is placed in Base Unit Charging Well.
Remains steady while charging, off when battery is fully charged.
VISUAL
Low Battery — Two (2) beeps generated at 30 second
intervals whenever power is low, heard only through the headset
in TALK mode.
Out-of-Range — Three (3) beeps generated whenever the
Remote is taken out-of-range of the Base, heard only in TALK
mode through the headset.
Linked — One (1) beep heard through the headset whenever
the Base or Remote Unit TALK button is activated.
Ringer Tone Alert — (Can be activated when using optional
Handset Lifter)
Tone emitted by Remote timed with telephone ringer; can be
disabled using Ringer Switch on Remote. (Note: Disabling the
audible ringer does not disable the Page Function or the ringing
heard through the headset.)
AUDIO