Plantronics CS540A User manual

CS540A™
Wireless headset system
User guide

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ContentsContentsContents
Welcome 3
What’s in the box 4
Base and headset basics 5
Accessories 6
Customise your headset 7
Change headset configuration 7
Left ear loop assembly 7
Headband assembly 8
Position your headset 9
Connect your desk phone 10
Connect the power 10
Charge the headset 10
Connect and configure your desk phone 11
Desk phone (standard) 11
Check configuration and make a test call 12
Desk phone plus HL10 lifter (sold separately) 13
Desk phone plus EHS cable 15
Position your base 16
Your headset 17
Headset controls 17
Talk time 17
Battery 18
Muting your headset during a call 18
Adjusting your headset volume 18
Your base 20
Base phone button and switches 20
Subscription button 20
Wideband/narrowband audio switch 21
Auto answer switch 21
Daily use 22
Place an outgoing call 22
Answer an incoming call 22
Conference up to three additional headsets 22
Troubleshooting 23
Headset 23
Desk phone 23

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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new Plantronics product. This guide contains instructions for
setting up and using your CS540A wireless headset system.
Please refer to the separate safety instructions for important product safety information prior to
installation or use of the product.
The enclosed DECT Standard wireless product uses restricted wireless radio frequencies that vary
by country. DECT Standard devices are generally authorised for use in Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. Use of this DECT Standard product in unauthorised countries is a violation of law, may
disrupt telecommunications networks and devices and can subject you to fines and penalties by
regulatory agencies. For specific countries in which DECT Standard devices may be lawfully used,
please consult the following:
http://www.dect.org/content.aspx?id=28

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Telephone interface cable
Power supply
Base
Headband
Other size ear tip and ear loops*
Headset with pre-installed battery,
ear tip* and ear loop*
What’s in the box
Fit kit instruction card*
*Not available in all SKU’s

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Base and headset basics
1 Call/mute LED
2 Power on/subscription LED
3 Charging LED
4 Subscription button
5 Narrowband/wideband audio switch
6 Power jack
7 Handset lifter/EHS cable jack
8 Telephone interface cable jack
9 Auto answer switch
10 Listening volume dial*
11 Speaking volume dial*
12 Configuration switch*
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BACK
FRONT
Headset overview
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1 Ear loop
2 Ear tip
3 Volume/mute button
4 Call control button
5Battery cover
6 Headset LED
7Microphone
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BOTTOM
Base overview

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Accessories
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1Behind-the-head headband Extremely light and comfortable wearing alternative.
2Fit kit with earloops, eartips and foam sleeve
3 Electronic hookswitch cable (EHS) Electronically takes your desk phone handset off the hook.
Enables remote call answer/end with your headset.
4HL10™ lifter Automatically lifts handset and returns it to the cradle. Enables remote call
answer/end with your headset.

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Customise your headset
Your headset comes configured for your right ear with a pre-installed small
ear tip and medium ear loop. You can also configure your headset for your
left ear, install a different sized ear tip and ear loop, or install the headband.
Change headset configuration
1 Gently pull the ear tip from the headset. Rotate the ear loop down 90°.
NOTE You will feel resistance when rotating the ear loop down; this is normal.
2 Remove the ear loop from the headset.
3 To wear the headset on the right ear but with a different sized ear loop or ear tip, select the size you
want and reinstall in reverse order as shown. Make sure the notch in the ear tip faces the microphone.
Left ear loop assembly
1 Choose the size of ear loop that fits most comfortably. Align the ear loop as shown and insert it onto
the headset. Make sure the ear loop is flat against the headset and rotate the ear loop up 90°.
2 Choose the size of ear tip that fits most comfortably. Align the ear tip with the notch facing the
microphone as shown. Press on to attach.
90º
90º
90º
90º
90º
90º

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Headband assembly
The headset can be rotated for wearing on the left or right ear.
NOTE Before installing the headband, remove the ear tip and ear loop from the headset.
1 Hold the headband so it is aligned to receive the headset as shown and insert the headset into
the headband.
2 Rotate the headset up.
3 To optimise the position of the headset, push the headset in so the microphone is close to the
corner of your mouth.

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Position your headset
When you wear the headset, the microphone should rest as close to your cheek as possible
without touching. The microphone can be adjusted inward by the pivoting earpiece to optimise
the position of the headset.
1 Slide the headset over and behind your ear and fit the ear tip into your ear.
2 Holding the base of the headset, push it in and back towards your ear to allow the pivoting
earpiece to bring the microphone close to your mouth. As the base of the headset moves
backwards, you will feel soft clicks until the microphone rests close to your cheek.

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Connect your desk phone
This section describes how to connect the base to your desk phone.
Connect the power
Plug one end of the power supply into the power jack on the back of the base and the other end
into a working power outlet. The power on LED will be solid white.
Charge the headset
Place the headset in the charging cradle. The charging LED on the base will flash green when
charging and turn solid green when the headset is fully charged. Charge for at least 20 minutes
prior to the first use. A full charge takes 3 hours.
NOTE This product has a replaceable battery. Use only the battery type supplied by Plantronics.
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Connect and configure your desk phone
There are three set-up options for connecting the CS540A to your desk phone. Select one of the
following and continue.
• Desk phone (standard)
• Desk phone + HL10 lifter (sold separately)
• Desk phone + EHS cable (sold separately)
NOTE If you will be using a standard desk phone set-up or a desk phone with an HL10 lifter,
continue below. If you will be using the desk phone with an EHS cable, refer to Desk phone plus EHS
cable section in this guide. For further installation information, refer to the EHS Getting Started
guide that came with your EHS cable or at plantronics.com/accessories.
Desk phone (standard)
1 Connect one end of the telephone interface cable to the back of the base.
2 Disconnect the handset coil cord from the desk phone and re-connect it to the telephone
interface cable junction box.
3 Connect the remaining end of the telephone interface cable into the open handset port on the
desk phone.
NOTE Your desk phone handset will continue to work; it’s just hooked up differently.
USE
NOTE If your phone has a built-in headset port, you should only use the headset port if you will not
be using the HL10 lifter. In this configuration, you must press both the headset button on your phone
and the call control button on the headset to answer or end calls.

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Check configuration and make a test call
1 If your desk phone has a volume control, set it to mid-range.
2 Look at the bottom panel of your base and make sure the default settings are correct. Set your
desk phone’s volume as well.
listening volume dial ( ) = 2 and speaking volume dial ( ) = 2
configuration switch = A
desk phone volume = mid-range
3 Remove the handset from the desk phone cradle.
4 While wearing your headset, press the call control button on the headset.
5 If you do not hear a dial tone, adjust the configuration switch (A-G) until you do.
NOTE For most phones, these factory default settings will sound the best.
6 Dial a test call from the desk phone. If needed, fine-tune the volume with the headset volume
controls. You can also adjust the desk phone speaking and listening volumes on the bottom of
the base.

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Desk phone plus HL10 lifter (sold separately)
NOTE First follow the steps above for Desk phone (standard).
1 Firmly press the handset lifter power cord into the handset lifter jack.
USE
2 While wearing your headset, slide the handset lifter arm under the handset until the lifter base
touches the side of the phone.
3 Slide the lifter up to where it nearly touches the handset earpiece.
4 Press the call control button on your headset to activate the lifter.
5 If you hear a dial tone, the lifter is set correctly and needs no adjustment.
6 Remove the protective strips from the 3 mounting tapes on the underside of the lifter.
7 Gently place the lifter on the desk phone in the pre-determined position.
8 Press firmly to adhere.

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If you do not hear a dial tone
1 If you do not hear a dial tone, raise the lifter height switch to the next highest position.
2 Repeat steps 2 to 5 above as necessary until you hear a dial tone.
3 When you hear a dial tone, secure the lifter as described in Steps 6 to 8.
Additional parts (if required)
Use extender arm when the handset lifter needs additional stability lifting and returning
handset to cradle.
Extender arm
1 Slide extender arm onto lifter.
2 Stabilisers can be shifted left and right. Position stabilisers on outside of handset to gently grip
the phone.
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Ringer microphone
Use ringer microphone only when the telephone speaker is not located directly under the
handset.
1 Remove cover from ringer microphone jack on back of lifter.
2 Connect ringer microphone plug.
3 Place ringer microphone over phone speaker. Remove adhesive tape and attach.
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For Nortel phones only
Desk phone plus EHS cable
1 Connect the end of the EHS cable to the base and the other end to the desk phone as described
in the EHS Adapter Getting Started guide.
NOTE For further installation information, refer to the EHS Getting Started guide that came with
your EHS cable or at plantronics.com/accessories.

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Position your base
The minimum recommended separation between your desk phone and the base is 15
centimetres.
The minimum recommended separation between the base and computer is 30 centimetres.
Incorrect position can cause noise and interference problems.
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Now that you’ve configured your headset and connected your desk phone,
read this section to learn about the headset features, how to use the
controls and more.
Headset controls
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1Volume/mute button
Increase the volume
Decrease the volume
Mute/unmute a call
This table describes the volume controls if you wear the headset on the
right. The volume controls are opposite if you wear it on the left.
Press the volume button up.
Press the volume button down.
To mute/unmute the headset, press the volume/mute button in.
2 Call control button
Place, answer, end a call Briefly press the call control button.
3 Headset LED Flashes white when in use.
IMPORTANT For your safety, do not use headset at high volumes for extended periods of
time. Doing so can cause hearing loss. Always listen at moderate levels. For more
information on headsets and hearing visit: plantronics.com/healthandsafety.
Talk time
With a single full charge, the CS540A will provide up to 7 hours of talk time. Talk time will
be reduced when operating in wideband mode or if the headset is used consistently at a far
distance from the base.
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Battery
This product has a replaceable battery. To ensure replacement batteries meet Plantronics high
quality standards and for optimal performance, only use replacement batteries provided by
Plantronics.
Low battery warning
If you are on a call and the headset battery is critically low, you will hear a repeated single
low tone every 15 seconds indicating that the battery is low. You should recharge the headset
immediately.
If you are not on a call and press the call control button, you will hear three low tones if the
battery is critically low. You should recharge the headset immediately.
Battery replacement
If after long use you notice that a fully charged battery is no longer lasting long enough, you
can replace it.
1 Slide battery cover down and remove from headset.
2 With your thumb and index finger, pull the battery out from the attachment clip.
3 With your thumb and index finger, grasp the battery connector and disconnect connector and
battery from headset.
4 Install the new battery by reversing the previous steps.
Muting your headset during a call
To mute/unmute the call, press the volume button in.
When mute is activated, the call/mute LED on the base will be solid red and you will hear three
high tones (you will still be able to hear the caller).
Adjusting your headset volume
Fine-tune your headset volume by pressing the volume/mute button up (increase) or down
(decrease) if you wear your headset on the right. If you wear it on the left, it’s opposite: press
down to increase the volume and up to decrease the volume.
Make set-up volume adjustments for the desk phone with the base volume dials.

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Out of range warning tones
If you are on a call and go out of the operating range, you will hear three low tones. You will
hear a single mid tone when you are back in range.
If you stay out of range, an active call will be suspended. The call will be re-established when
you walk back into range. If you remain out of range for more than 5 minutes, the system will
drop the call.
If you are not on a call and go out of the operating range and then press the call control button,
you will hear a single tone for the button press and three low tones for the failure to make a
link.
Power consumption
Once the headset battery is fully charged the product enters a networked standby mode. The
period of time taken to enter this mode depends on how long the battery takes to fully charge.
In networked standby mode the product consumes 1.2 Watts.
The wireless network port(s) of this product are designed to be always active.

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Base phone button and switches
1 Subscription button
The headset and base that came in the box are subscribed (connected) to each other. However,
if you wish to use a new headset or need to restore subscription to your current headset, the
units can be subscribed to each other by the following two methods.
Automatic secure subscription
With your system idle, docking a headset will automatically subscribe it to the base, making it
the primary headset. The power on/subscription LED will flash white during the subscription
process and become solid white when the new subscription is established.
Manual over-the-air subscription
1With your system idle and your headset undocked, press and hold the subscription button on
the base for three seconds. The power on/subscription light will flash white.
2 Press and hold the volume up button on the headset for three seconds until the headset LED
turns solid white. When the power on/subscription LED on the base becomes solid white, the
headset and base are subscribed to one another.
NOTE If the subscription process times out after two minutes or if the subscription process fails,
the subscription LED on the base will go dark for three seconds and then re-illuminate steadily to
indicate power is applied to the base. If this occurs, try to re-subscribe the headset again.
Ending subscription
If the base is in subscription mode and you want to stop the base from searching for a headset,
press the subscription button again. The subscription LED on the base will go dark for three
seconds and then re-illuminate steadily to indicate power is applied to the base.
Power on/subscription LED
Base status Power on/subscription LED
Primary headset subscription Flashes white
Primary headset subscribed to base Solid white
Conference call headset subscription Flashes white
Active conference call with guest headsets Flashes white
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Your base