Williams Sound Ringmax User manual

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RINGMAX®
OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation precautions page 2
Important safety instructions page 3
General information page 6
Packing list page 6
Installation
- Inserting the batteries page 7
- Mounting the RINGMAX on the wall page 8
- Connecting to the telephone system page 9
- Turning the RINGMAX on and o page 11
- Setting volume and tone page 11
- Connecting optional outdoor speaker page 12
Maintenance page 13
FCC registration and information page 13
Interference information: Part 15 of FCC Rules page 15
Specications page 16
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2 Never install telephone jacks in damp environments unless
the jack is specically designed for damp environments.
3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
4 Use caution when installing or modifying phone lines.
5 Keep your RINGMAX away from appliances that
generate electrical noise, such as uorescent lamps,
heaters, motors, computers, television sets and radios.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury,
including the following:
1 Read and understand all instructions!
2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
3 Unplug the RINGMAX from the telephone network jacket before
cleaning! Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners! Use a soft,
damp cloth for cleaning!
4 Do not use the RINGMAX outdoors or near water, for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool!
5 Do not place the RINGMAX on an unstable cart, stand, or table!
The RINGMAX may fall and be seriously damaged.
6 The RINGMAX should be operated only from the type of
batteries indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment.
7 Do not allow anything to rest on the telephone line cord! Do not
run the cord where it can be stepped on!

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8 Never spill liquid of any kind on the RINGMAX!
9 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the
RINGMAX. Take it to a qualied technician when service or repair
work is required! Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect assembly can cause
electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.
10 Unplug the RINGMAX from the telephone network jacket and
refer for service to a qualied technician under the following
conditions:
A When the line cord is damaged or the modular plug is
damaged or frayed.
B If liquid has been spilled into the RINGMAX.
C If the RINGMAX has been exposed to rain or water.
D If the RINGMAX does not operate normally when the
operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls covered by the operating instructions! Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often requireextensive work by a qualied technician
to restore the RINGMAX to normal operation.
E If the RINGMAX has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
F If the RINGMAX exhibits a distinct change in
performance.

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11 During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless
models! There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
12 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Explanation of symbols:
Indicates dangerous voltage inside the enclo
sure, possible electric shock or re hazard.
Indicates important notice of operating or
servicing instructions.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on your choice of RINGMAX! Read the instructions below
carefully and we are sure that you will receive great pleasure from the use
of your RINGMAX for many years to come!
RINGMAX is an extra ringer for your telephone, equipped with adjustable
volume and tone. These adjustable tones (16 dierent tones) help you
distinguish your telephone ring from others. You will no longer be in any
doubt as to whose phone is ringing.
If you have a hearing impairment you can adjust the tone and volume to
make it easier for you to hear the telephone ring. Select the tone frequency
and volume to suit your hearing the best. The RINGMAX tone frequencies
have been selected in consultation with qualied audiological technicians.
Via the adjustable volume, RINGMAX can also function as an extra ring
amplier in, for example, noisy environments.
RINGMAX is designed for use on the general telephone system (and on
telephone exchange systems), which use bell voltages of 30-150 V.A.C.,
20-50 Hz.
RINGMAX complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules.
PACKING LIST
1 tone ringer unit
1 line cord &“Y-adapter”
1 instruction manual
4 “AA” batteries
1 Screw & plug
1 Battery compartment secure screw

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INSTALLATION - Follow these instructions:
Insert the batteries
Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the back of your
RINGMAX. You will see how the batteries should be inserted via the mark-
ings on the bottom of the battery compartment. When you have inserted
the four batteries correctly, slide the cover back over the battery compart-
ment. See Fig. 1.
Use 1.5-volt alkaline batteries, size ”AA”. These batteries may also be
designated LR6 or AM3.
Fig 1

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Mounting the RINGMAX on the wall
Fasten the the enclosed mounting screw to the wall at a suitable place.
Mount the RINGMAX on the screw via the “keyhole” on the backside of the
unit. Please note that the length of the line cord is 3 meters (10 feet); do
not mount the unit too far from the telephone socket. To avoid damage to
the RINGMAX, always make sure that it is well attached.
See Fig. 2.
Fig 2
Note: The RINGMAX should be connected to a
single phone line only. Do not attempt to connect the
RINGMAX to a phone bank or multi-phone line system
or it will not work properly.

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Connecting RINGMAX to the telephone system
A line cord is enclosed in the packing. One end of the line cord is provided
with a modular plug. Connect this plug to the corresponding plug on the
bottom of the unit. See Fig. 3.
If there is no wall or oor socket available, use the enclosed ”Y-adapter”, see
Fig. 4. (If you have an old type of telephone socket you will have to insert a
4-prong modular adaptor rst.)
Fig 3
Fig 4
Note: The RINGMAX should be connected to a
single phone line only. Do not attempt to connect the
RINGMAX to a phone bank or multi-phone line system
or it will not work properly.

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Now connect the modular plug on the other end of the line cord, either to
the available wall or oor socket, or to the ”Y-adaptor”. See Fig. 5.
To connect a telephone to the same ”Y-adaptor”, insert the telephone’s
modular plug into the ”Y-adaptor”. See Fig. 6.
Fig 5
Fig 6

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Fig 7
Setting volume and tone
The volume control has four positions. Each position has a mark, which in-
dicates the selected ring volume. A small mark indicates a low ring volume
while a large mark indicates a loud ring volume. By moving the control up
and down in the four dierent positions you can select the ring volume
that suits you best. See Fig. 8.
Fig 8
Turning the RINGMAX on and off
By pressing the triangular ON/OFF button you can easily switch the RING-
MAX on or o. If you decide to switch the RlNGMAX o (button up) it will
remain completely silent when the telephone rings.
See Fig. 7.

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If you do not wish to hear the normal ring signal of your telephone, turn it
o or turn it down. If you are unsure of how to do this, see the instruction
manual for your telephone.
The tone control comprises two controls placed under the volume control.
With the aid of the top control you can select the tone frequency for the
ring signal (marked with C, D, E and F). With the aid of the bottom con-
trol you can select the number of tone pulses each ring signal is to have
(marked with l, ll, lIl and IIII). By moving the controls up or down in their
four positions you can easily choose between 16 dierent ring tones. See
Fig. 9.
The easiest thing to do is to give it a try. Ask someone to call you up at the same time
as you select your favorite ring signal. If there are several RlNGMAX at the same
place it is best to choose the most dierent tones tones.
Fig 9
Connecting optional outdoor speaker
On the bottom of the RINGMAX ringer is a 3.5 mm accessory jack for use
with an optional remote speaker. See Fig 10. The remote speaker can be
installed in another room or outdoors to make it even easier to hear the
phone when it rings. For more information on the remote speaker, contact
your local dealer or hearing products provider.

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MAINTENANCE
Handle your RINGMAX ringer with care. Avoid exposing the RINGMAX to
knocks or blows, rain or damp environments, extreme heat or direct sun-
light, leaking batteries, vibrations or heavy dust, etc.
When cleaning the RINGMAX use a lightly moist cloth. If necessary, use a
mild detergent only. Never use strong detergents or you may damage the
surface nish of your RINGMAX.
FCC REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
The RINGMAX has been registered with the Federal Communications Com-
mission (FCC), for direct connection to the telephone lines. To comply with
the FCC regulations, the following instructions must be read carefully and
applicable portions followed completely.
1 The RINGMAX complies with Part 68 of FCC regulations. A label
located on the back side of the RINGMAX contains the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN). If
requested, this information must be provided to the telephone
company.
Fig 10 (Accessory: Outdoor speaker)

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2 As indicated in this owner’s manual, the correct modular jack for
the RINGMAX is a USOC RJ-11.
3 The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the
amount of equipment that may be connected to the same
telephone line. Excessive REN’s on the telephone line may result in
the equipment not ringing in response to an incoming call.
In most, but not all areas the total number of the REN’s should not
exceed ve (5.0). You may want to contact your local telephone
company for the maximum total REN’s in your calling area.
4 If this ringer damages the telephone network, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. If
possible, the telephone company will notify you in advance. But if
advance notice isn’t practical, you’ll be notied as soon as
possible. You’ll be given the opportunity to correct the problem,
and you’ll be informed of your right to le a complaint with the
FCC.
5 The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equip-
ment, operations, or procedures that could aect the operation of
this ringer. If this happens, the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modications
to maintain uninterrupted service.
6 If problems arise with the RINGMAX, please contact your local
dealer or Williams Sound representative for service and repair. If
the problem damages the telephone network, the telephone
company may request you to remove the equipment from the
network until the problem is resolved. Repairs must not be made
by the user; this will void the user’s warranty.
7 The RINGMAXcannot be used on public coin service provided by
the telephone company. Connection to Party Line service is
subject to state taris (contact your state public utilities
commission for this information).

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INTERFERENCE INFORMATION:
PART 15 OF FCC RULES
Some telephone equipment generates and uses radio-frequency energy
and, if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to radio
and television reception. Your RINGMAX has been tested and found to
meet the standards for a Class B computing device, as specied in Subpart
J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These specications are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If your telephone causes interference to radio or television
reception when it is in use, you might correct the problem by taking any
one or all of the following measures:
1 Where it can be done safely, re-orient the television or radio
receiving antenna.
2 To the extent possible, relocate the television, radio or other
receiver with respect to the telephone equipment.
3 If your telephone product runs on AC power, plug your product
into an AC outlet that is not on the same circuit as the one used by
your radio or television.
Recycling instRuctions
BatteRy safety and disposal
Help Williams Sound protect the environment! Please take the time dispose of
your equipment properly.
Product Recycling:
Please do NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash.
Please take the equipment to a electronics recycling center; OR return the product
to the factory for proper disposal.
Battery Recycling:
Please do NOT dispose of used batteries in the household trash. Please take the
batteries to a retail or community collection point for recycling.