Spracht Aura Soho User manual

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AURA SOHO™
Conference Phone
USER GUIDE
International version: English, French, Spanish,
Italian, Portuguese, German

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction --- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - 1
Package Contents ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - 2
Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone Design ---- ---- ---- ---- - 3
Wall Adapter Design - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - 4
Safety Precautions ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - 5
Setup Tips -- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- - 5
Set Up - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- --- 6,7
Set Up for VoIP Analog Adapter boxes -- ---- ---- ---- --- 8,9
Using the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone -- ---- ---- - 9, 10
Reprogram Conference Number ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 12, 13
Reprogramming the FLASH button - ---- ---- ---- ---- 14, 15
Specifications - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 16
Limited warranty policy - ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 17
FCC statements --- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 18,19

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™ CONFERENCE PHONE 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™ Conference Phone 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. Your meetings are
only one touch away.
Optional Modules - Your Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone comes standard
with analog line connectors. But you can purchase separate plug-in
modules for Digital (PBX), Bluetooth® access, and wireless.
Convenient controls - the keypad provides control keys for volume, mute,
redial, and “ash” (giving you instant access to three-way conferencing).
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Package Contents
1. Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
2. Wall Adapter
3. Phone Cable
4. Main Cable
5. 6’ Power Cord
6. Warranty/Registration Sheet
Aura SoHo™
Conference Phone
Wall Mounted
Adapter and
Power Supply
Phone Cable
6’ Power Cord
Main Cable
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Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone 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. Main Cable
B. External Microphone
Connector (for optional extra mics)
C. RCA jack port for recoding or monitoring
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A
C
B
B
Microphone locations

Wall Adapter
For Wall Plug
Back of Wall Adapter
Mounting Holes
Phone Cable
Connector
Main Cable
Connector
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Safety Precautions
The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone 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™ Conference Phone.
• 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 Main Cable plugs into the
Wall Adapter and the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone. 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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Setup
Setting up the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
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.
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
into a digital phone network or it may damage the unit. You
will need a Digital Phone Adapter Module in order to use the
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Setup
Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone with a PBX, available for purchase on our
website, www.spracht.com.
5. Connect one end of the included Main Cable into the Main Cable
Connector port on on the Wall Adapter.
IMPORTANT: Please use only the cable provided. The Main Cable is
dierent from a network cable. Using an incorrect cable will cause the
Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone to malfunction.
6. Connect the other end of the Main Cable into the Main Cable Connector
jack on the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone.
7. Attach Wall Adapter to the wall or a desk, using the included screws or
adhesive strips, if necessary.
8. Place the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone in the center of a conference
table or a desk free from obstructing materials.
9. You are now ready to make calls. Press the Power On/O button for a
dial tone and dial a number to make a call.
Main Cable

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
has echo and noise cancellation which is optimized for
ANALOG telephone lines (land lines). If you have a standard
Analog phone line, the instructions on this sheet do not apply
to you. Please proceed to page 10, Using the Aura SoHo™.
However, if your phone service is through a VoIP ANALOG
ADAPTER, you will have to modify the settings on the Aura
SoHo™ Conference Phone to maintain the call quality and use
the proper echo and noise cancellation settings. If you have
a VoIP Analog Adapter, your service could be from one of the
following providers and have the following plan names:
Lingo - (Using a Linksys VoIP adapter) - Hello World Unlimited,
Hello America Unlimited, Hello America 500, Hello
America 250, Talk 365, Business Value Plan, Business
Plus Plan, Business Premium
Vonage - (Using a D-Link VoIP adapter) - Residential Premium
Unlimited, Vonage Pro, Residential Basic 500
Minutes, Small Business Premium Unlimited Plan,
Small Business Basic 1500 Minutes
AT&T - (Using an AT&T VoIP adapter) - U-verse, Business in a
Box, AT&T Voice DNA, AT&T IP Flexible Reach
Comcast Cable - (Using a VoIP phone adapter) - Comcast
Unlimited, Local with More, Comcast HD Double Play,
Comcast HD Triple Play, Comcast Digital Voice
If you think you might have a VoIP Analog Adapter but aren’t
sure, please contact your provider. If you still need help, call
Spracht directly for assistance at 888-350-0132.
To modify the settings on the Aura SoHo™ Conference
Phone for a VoIP Analog Adapter Box
1. After you have followed the set up steps 1 through 6 on
the previous pages (6 and 7), the unit will be ready after you
hear the two tones.
2. Conrm the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone is connected
properly by pressing the Power button �. The keypad back
Setup for VoIP Analog Adapter boxes
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Setup
light will go on and you will hear a dial tone. Wait for 5 seconds, then
press the Power button � again to turn OFF the unit.
3. Next, you will be changing the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone setting
to VoIP mode. The unit should be in On Hook state, which means no
dial tone, and the keypad back light will be o. Press these keys on
the keypad: 1, 0, 1. The keypad backlight will go on and two tones will
sound. Wait about 5 seconds; the keypad light will go o and then ash
once. The unit is now switched over to VoIP mode and will stay in that
setting the next time you turn the phone on.
4. You can now follow the User Guide instructions for making a call (page 10).
To change back to Analog Phone line mode
You will need to reset the internal counter again. Press the Power button
�. The keypad back light will go on and you will hear a dial tone. Wait for
5 seconds, then press the Power button � again to turn OFF the unit.
The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone should be in On Hook state, which
means no dial tone, and the keypad back light will be o. Press these keys
on the keypad: 1, 0, 0. The keypad backlight will go on and two tones will
sound. Wait about 5 seconds; the keypad light will go o and then ash
once. The unit is now switched back to Analog phone line and will stay in
that setting the next time you turn the phone on.

Using the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
TO MAKE A CALL
Press the Power Button � to turn on the Aura SoHo™
Conference Phone, 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™ Conference
Phone 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™ Conference Phone. The red indicator light above the
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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.
RINGER VOLUME
There is no way to completely turn o the ringer, but the volume can
adjusted using the procedure below.
1. While the unit is OFF, press the REDIAL button.
2. Hold it down for 5-10 seconds until the keypad lights up.
3. Continue to hold for another 3 seconds, until the keypad starts to ash.
4. Release the REDIAL button. The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone will
ring once. You can now adjust the volume.
5. Press the Volume Up and Volume Down key to adjust the volume.
6. Once you have your desired ringer volume, press the HOLD key. This
saves the volume level into memory and returns the Aura SoHo™
Conference Phone to OFF mode.
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Reprogram Conference Number
The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone comes preprogrammed
with the number for Spracht’s conferencing service provider.
If you decide to use this service, all you have to do is press
the CONF button to make a conference call. The Conference
Center’s number is the factory default.
If you already have your own conferencing service, you will
have to reprogram the CONF button to the number of your
service if you want to make one touch conference calls.
In the reprogram mode, only the buttons with the outlines will
be active.
CONF- starts the programming process
FLASH- will restore the factory default Conference Center
Number
MUTE- allows you to exit the process without saving
HOLD- will save the new Conference Center Number and
exit the program mode
0-9, *, #- allows you to enter the new Conference Center
Number
To reprogram the number, start with the Aura SoHo™
Conference Phone in “On Hook” (the phone is ready to receive
calls). To place the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone in reprogram
mode, press and hold the CONF button for 10 seconds. After 5
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seconds, the backlight will come on; when the backlight starts flashing,
you may release the CONF button.
Enter the new Conference Center Phone Number. The maximum number
of digits you can enter is 16, the minimum is 3. This number will be stored
in memory.
Press the HOLD button, and the number will be stored. The next time
that you press the CONF button, the number you entered will be dialed
automatically.
If you want to exit without saving the new number, press the MUTE
button, and you will return to normal “On Hook” phone operation.
If you ever want to return to the factory default number, press the FLASH
button. Any custom number that was previously entered will be erased,
and you will exit and return to normal “On Hook” phone operation.
Exceptions: If you try to enter more than the maximum number of
digits, the backlight will flash 4 times and no additional numbers will be
accepted.
There is a 5 minute built in timer for entering the new number. If the 5
minute limit is reached, the process will exit automatically and no data will
be stored. The phone will return to normal “On Hook” operation.
The FLASH button
The FLASH button allows you to dial a number and when that party
comes on the line, you can put them on “Hold” by pressing the FLASH
button, and dial a second number. When the second party comes on the
line, you press the FLASH button again to have both parties on the line
for a three way conference call.
There is a Region Code that must match the area of the world where
you use the conference phone. The Region Code is preset at the factory.
However, if your FLASH function doesn’t work as stated in the User Guide,
please call your local Service Center or Spracht directly. A Customer
Service representative will be able to advise you on how to modify this
code, if necessary.

Flash Button Programming
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPROGRAMMING THE FLASH BUTTON
FOR INTERNATIONAL USE
Where the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone is “based”
outside of North America
Changing the region code is not recommended for end
users. This procedure is either completed in Manufacting
prior to shipment, or best done by a Service Center or
trained Technician.
The Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone has a button labeled
FLASH. This is used for three way conference calling. To enable
this function, you call the first party that you want on the
conference call. You then press the FLASH button. This creates
a pause on the line for a specified period of time, which puts
the party on hold and allows you to call the second party.
When the second party is connected, and you press the FLASH
button again, all three parties are on the line together. It is the
specified timing for the pause which varies by region. Outside
of North America, this region code must be modified in order
to make the three way calling function operational.
Region Codes Number key to enter
North America - region 1 1 (default setting)
Europe - region 2 2
Australia - region 3 3
New Zealand - region 3 3
Japan - region 4 4
China - region 5 5
Asia - region 6 6
South America - region 7 7
Africa - region 8 8
Not Active, TBD - region 9 9
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In Region Code programming mode, only the circled keys are active.
Keypad Function Description
FLASH button - Start the reprogramming process
HOLD button - End the reprogramming process
Number keys 1-9 - Region codes 1-9
Reprogramming Procedure
1. With the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone in the On Hook state, meaning
o, press the FLASH button and keep holding it down for 5 seconds. The
keyboard backlight will come on and stay on. Keep holding the FLASH
button for another 5 seconds until the keyboard backlight begins to
ash. Release the FLASH button.
2. Enter the correct region code number based on your location on the
keypad. Only numbers from 1 to 9 will be accepted and only the last
number entered will be stored.
3. Exit the entry process. Press the HOLD button and the new region code
will be stored. If no number has been entered, the region code will not
be changed.
The process times out after 5 minutes. If no data has been
entered in that time, the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone will
automatically revert to normal operation. No data will be stored.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY

SPECIFICATIONS
Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone
Order Information: Part Number CP-2016
Features
Certifications: FCC part 68, UL, CE, VCCI, A-TICK, RoHS compliant
Telephone connection: Analog PBX or standard analog PSTN line
Digital PBX Modules: Available, support 100s of PBXs
Microphone: 3 Noise cancelling 360° coverage, 44 dB ± 4 dB sensitivity, 200
Hz- 3.3 kHz
Speaker/Amplifier: Output >95 dB at 5 watts,
Bandwidth 200 Hz - 3.3 kHz
Operating Temperature: 32-122° F ( 0-50° C)
Storage: Temperature: -20-85 degree C
Controls and Interfaces
Buttons:
Power, 0 to 9 number keys, * and #, Volume Up/Down, Mute, Redial, Flash,
Hold, Conference Now™
LED Indicators:
Power, Mute On
Operating Mode:
Full Duplex with noise and echo cancellation, using DSP
from Acoustic Technologies
Electrical Specifications
Power: 100~240V AC 1A Max 50~60Hz
Microphone Sensitivity: 44 dB ± 4 dB, 200 Hz- 3.3kHz
Loudspeaker Volume: >95dB at 5 watts, Bandwidth 200 Hz- 3.3 kHz
Certications: FCC part 15 Class A, UL, A-Tick, Canadian, VCCI, RoHS
Physical Specifications
Aura SoHo™: 8” (20.3cm) dia. x 1.5” (3.81 cm) height
Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz (740 gm)
Inputs/Accessories
Connection Input: RJ-11 for phone; RJ-45 for Aura SoHo™ Conference
Phone to Wall Mounted Adapter; RJ22 4 pin for external microphone;
Multi-pin connector for optional Adapter Modules (Digital, Bluetooth®,
Wireless), RCA connector for monitoring or recording
Included Accessories: AC Wall Mounted Adapter, 6’ (1.83m) cord;
RJ-11 phone cord 6’ (1.83m); RJ-45 network cable 16’ (4.87m)
Optional Accessories for Accessory Bay:
Bluetooth® Module, PBX for Digital Phone Systems, Wireless
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All information is believed to be reliable, however specifications are subject to change without notice.
Spracht warrants its products against defects or malfunctions in material and workmanship under normal
use and service, with the exceptions stated below. This warranty lasts for one year from the original date of
purchase. Coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the product. In order to keep this warranty in
effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accompanying the
product.
Spracht shall (at its option) repair or replace a defective unit covered by this warranty, or shall refund the
product purchase price. Repair, replacement with a new or reconditioned unit, or refund, as provided under
this warranty, is your exclusive remedy. This warranty does not cover any damages due to accident, misuse,
abuse, or negligence. Spracht shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited
in duration to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, the purchaser must
obtain a return authorization number (RA) from Spracht (serial number and purchase date required), and
then return the product to Spracht at purchaser’s expense. A copy of the original dated receipt or shipping
document must accompany the product. To obtain a return authorization, see “Warranty” on our website at
www.spracht.com, send an e-mail to inf[email protected], or contact us at:
Spracht
2672 Bayshore Parkway, Bldg 900
Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
For repair or replacement of a failed product, allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and shipment.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Extended Warranty Coverage
Spracht offers two extended warranties for the Aura SoHo™ Conference Phone for an additional charge.
• The Spracht E-CP-3 extended warranty provides the same coverage as the Limited Warranty set forth
above, but extends coverage to a 3-year period.
• The Spracht E-CP-3+ extended warranty extends coverage to 3 years, and also offers advance replacement
of a faulty product before it has been returned. Spracht will provide a functioning unit within five business
days (within the continental U. S.) from the issuance of the RA number; you return the faulty product to
Spracht after the replacement is received.
Under both the E-CP-3 and E-CP-3+ extended warranties, Spracht agrees to repair or replace your Aura SoHo™
in accordance with the terms of the Limited Warranty set forth above for a period of three years from the date
of purchase. The extended warranties do not cover preventive maintenance, and are subject to the limitations
described above with respect to proper use of the product by the purchaser. The extended warranties are not
transferable and apply only to the original purchaser of the product.
An extended warranty must be purchased within 30 days of purchase, and may be purchased using a credit
card for payment, either using the registration and order form enclosed with the product, or by contacting
Spracht at [phone] (be ready to supply all information on the registration and order form).
Spracht Limited Warranty Policy

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT
Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device 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.
NOTE: This device 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 o 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 device and the receiver.
• Connect the device 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 modications 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 separating distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or opearating in conjuction with any other antenna or transmitter. End
users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and
transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Part 68 Information
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the ACTA. On the underside of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular
plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices
that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may
result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all
areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed ve (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact
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