Spracht Aura Soho User manual

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AURA SOHO™
Conference Phone
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1
Package Contents -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2
Aura SoHo™ Design -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3
Wall Adapter Design -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 4
Safety Precautions -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5
Setup Tips -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 5
Set Up -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -6,7
Using the Aura SoHo™ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 8, 9
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Specifications- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 12, 13
Limited warranty policy- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --14, 15
FCC statements- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 16, 17

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Aura SoHo™ Full Duplex
Conference Phone, providing full featured, high performance
conferencing for small oce and home oce environments
THE AURA SOHO™ FEATURES:
Full duplex communication- Now you can have simultaneous
two way conversations.
360 coverage - Four built-in microphones provide 360 coverage
so all participants can be heard clearly from anywhere in the room.
Expandable - the Aura SoHo™ has input jacks for use in larger
rooms, includes an RCA output jack so conference calls can be
recorded, and has a connection for a separate handset phone to
allow private conversations.
ConferenceNow “Hot key” operation - A conference call can be
accomplished by the push of just one button, instead of having
to enter all the digits every time you make a conference call. Best
of all, you have a coupon for $100 worth of conferencing! Your
meetings are only one touch away.
Optional Modules - Your Aura SoHo comes standard with analog
line connectors. Bur you can purchase seperate plug in modules
for digital, Bluetooth® access, and soon, wireless.
Convenient controls - the keypad provides control keys for
volume, mute, redial, and“ash”(which provides instant access to
three-way conferencing).
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SPRACHT
1. Aura SoHo™
2. Wall Adapter
3. Phone Cable
4. Network Cable
5. 6’ Power Cord
6. Quickstart Guide
7. Warranty/Registration Sheet
9. Conferencing Service Coupon
Package Contents Aura SoHo™ Design
BUTTONS LEDs
1. Power On/O 2. Mic Mute - Red
3. Mute
4. Flash
5. Redial
6. Volume Up/Down
7. Conference
8. Hold
CONNECTORS
A. Network Cable
B. Microphone Cable
(for optional extra mics)
Aura SoHo™ Wall Mounted
Adapter and
Power Supply
Phone Cable
6’ Power Cord
Network Cable
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Microphone locations

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Safety Precautions
The Aura SoHo™ is an electrical product. As with any electrical
product, observe reasonable precautions to avoid risk of re or
electrical shock.
• Do not use this product near water, such as near a sink or bath
tub, or in a wet area, such as in a wet basement.
Caution: This product is for indoor use only.
• Do not use a telephone during an electrical storm; there is some
risk of electrical shock from lightning.
• Do not use this conference phone near a gas leak or vapors that
could be ignited
• Follow the instructions in this user guide.
Setup Tips
Choose an appropriate location for the Aura SoHo™.
• Use the conference phone in an environment as free from
background noise as possible.
• To minimize echoes, position the conference phone at the center
of the room, or, at least, away from walls.
• Avoid items that could cause noise or acoustic interference.
• For convenience, the Wall Adapter has mounting holes on the
back of the unit so you can mount it on the wall. The Network
Connector plugs into the Wall Adapter and the Aura Soho™.
The Phone Cable connects the Wall Adapter and the Phone Jack
on the wall. Position the Wall Adapter appropriately for all the
cabling and the connectors.
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Wall Adapter
For Wall Plug
Back of Wall Adapter
Mounting Holes
Phone Cable
Connector
Network Cable
Connector

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Setup Setup
Setting up the Aura SoHo
1. Plug the power cord into the Wall Adapter.
2. Insert the power supply plug into an available electrical
outlet.
3. Connect one end of the included phone cable into the
Phone Connector port on on the Wall Adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the phone cable into a
telephone phone jack located, for example, on the wall.
Do not plug the Aura SoHo™into a digital phone network or it
may damage the unit. You will need a Digital Phone Adapter
Module in order to use the Aura SoHo™with a PBX.
5. Connect one end of the included network cable into the
Network Connector port on on the Wall Adapter.
6. Connect the other end of the Network Cable into the Network
Connector jack on the Aura SoHo™.
7. Attach Wall Adapter to the wall or a desk, using the included
screws or adhesive strips, if necessary.
8. Place the Aura SoHo™ in the center of a conference table or
desk free from obstructing materials.
9. You are now ready to make calls. Press the Power On/O button
and dial a number to make a call.

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Using the Aura SoHo™
TO MAKE A CALL
Press the Power Button to turn on the Aura SoHo™,
then enter the phone number for your call.
ADJUST SPEAKER VOLUME
Press the Volume Up ^or Volume Down v button to
adjust the speaker volume.
ANSWER A CALL
Press the Power Button when the Aura SoHo™ rings.
END CALL
Press the Power Button to end a call.
REDIAL
Press the REDIAL button to call the last number dialed.
PLACE CALL ON HOLD
Press the HOLD button to place a call on hold. The bottom
indicator light near the POWER button will blink when on
hold. Press the HOLD button again to resume the call.
MICROPHONE MUTE
Press the MUTE button to turn o the microphones in the Aura
SoHo™. The red indicator light above the MUTE button will be
on when muted. While in MUTE mode, you will be able to hear
the other end of the call, but they will not hear you. Press the
MUTE button again to resume speaking to the caller(s). The red
light will go out.
CONFERENCE NOW
The patented ConferenceNow™ button allows for you to press
one button to connect with the Conferencing Service.
FLASH
The FLASH button is for three way conferencing. It allows you to
put your rst caller on hold while dialing the second number. Dial
your rst number normally. When the person is on the line, press
the FLASH button and you will hear a second dial tone. Dial the
second number. When that person is on the line, press the FLASH
button again and all three of you will be on a conference call.
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FCC Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION: Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions
and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be
provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance."