Williams Sound TeleTalker TEL 040 User manual

Williams Sound
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Installation Guide & User Manual
Model TEL 040
TeleTalker
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Important Safety Information
Statements in this manual preceded by the following words
are of special significance.
WARNING! Means there is the possibility of personal
injury to yourself or others.
CAUTION! Means there is the possibility of damage to
the equipment.
Other information of particular importance has been placed
in italic type like this.
WARNING!
TheTeleTalker is capable of amplifying sounds to a very loud
volume. To prevent misuse of the phone by someone who is
unfamiliar with its operation and capabilities,DO NOT
remove the warning labels. Instruct all potential users in its
proper operation. Do not let children play with the
TeleTalker. When theAMPLIFY function is not activated,the
TeleTalker functions as a normal telephone.
WARNING!
This telephone can produce very high (loud) sound levels.
Always adjust controls to minimum settings before using the
phone and alert other users that hearing damage can poten-
tially result from misuse.
WARNING!
This product can be hazardous if immersed in water. To
avoid the possibility of electrical shock,do not use it while

in the bathtub or shower,or when you are wet. If you acci-
dentally drop it into water,do not retrieve it until you have
first unplugged the line cord from the modular wall jack and
the power pack from theAC wall outlet. Do not plug the
telephone back in until it has dried thoroughly.
Avoid using the telephone during electrical storms in your
immediate area. Urgent calls should be brief. Even though
your telephone company may be using protective measures
to limit electrical surges from entering your home,absolute
protection from lighting is impossible.
If you suspect a gas leak,report it immediately. But use a
telephone away from the affected area. The telephone’s elec-
trical contacts could create a tiny spark. While unlikely,it is
possible this spark could ignite heavy concentrations of gas.

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Table Of Contents
Contents Page
Safety Information
2
Introduction 5
Components 6
Features & Functions 7
Installation Steps 8
Table/Desk Installation 10
Wall Plate Installation 11
BareWall Installation 13
TeleTalker Operation 15
UsingTheAmplify Function 15
MakingA Call 16
AnsweringA Call 16
UsingTheTeleTalkerWithA HearingAid 17
In Case Of Difficulty 18
Warranty 20
FCC Notices 22
Specifications 23

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TeleTalker
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Williams Sound
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of yourTeleTalker®
EnhancedAmplifiedTelephone System,ModelTEL
040.This state-of-the-artWilliams Sound product is
designed and built with premium quality parts for
your assurance of reliability.
TheTeleTalker®is designed to improve the audibili-
ty and understandability of incoming voice signals
by reducing unwanted line noise. It’s also designed
to improve the clarity of the sound signal by empha-
sizing higher frequency speech sounds. The
TeleTalker functions as either an amplified tele-
phone or as a normal telephone for users who don’t
need amplification.
We suggest you read this user manual carefully to
become familiar with theTeleTalker’s features and
their function. The manual explains how to install,
use,and care for your newTeleTalker.

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Components
The following items are included with the
TeleTalker:
• Handset
• Base
• Coiled handset cord
• Wall cords (2)
• Power pack
• User Manual
Features & Functions
Amplify Button ActivatesAmplify and
Enhance functions.
Amplify Indicator Lights whenAmplify function
is on.
Enhance Control Increases high frequency
sounds (high frequency
boost).
Volume Control Increases sound volume.
Ring Indicator Flashes whenTeleTalker rings.
Redial Button Redials last number dialed.
Pulse/Tone Switch Selects Pulse (rotary phone
systems) orTouch-Tone
Dialing.
RingerVolume Adjusts Ringer volume level.
RingerTone Control Adjusts Ringer tone.

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Enhance
Control
Boosts high
frequency speech
sounds up to 30
dB (activated by
Amplify button)
Special Handset
Speaker
Provides superior
sound quality
Amplify Button
Push this to
amplify your call
Redial Button
Automatically redials
last number called
Big Buttons
Easy to see
and use
Volume Control
Boosts volume up
to 25 dB
(activated by
Amplify button)
Flashing Ring
Indicator
Flashes red to
indicate ring
Amplification
Indicator
Glows red when
call is amplified
Ringer
Tone
Control
Adjustable
to meet
your
individual
needs
Ringer
Volume
Control
Adjusts
ringer
volume up
to 95 dBA
(Hi,Lo,&
Off)
Dynamic
Signal
Processing
Improves
speech clarity
Anti-Feedback
Circuitry
Prevents howling
(feedback)
at high volume
Dynamic
Noise
Reduction
(DNR)
Removes
unwanted
background
line noise
Pulse/Tone Switch
Toggles between Pulse
and Touch-Tone
dialing modes
Fig.1:TeleTalker Features & Functions

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Installation Steps
Step 1: Make sure you have a 115VAC wall outlet
and telephone jack within 6 feet of the
place you’ve chosen to install the tele-
phone. If you have an older 4-prong jack,
you’ll need a modular jack adapter. These
adapters are available from electronic,
phone,and other retail stores.
Step 2: Place the Pulse/Tone Switch,located on
the side of the phone,in eitherTone or
Pulse (Rotary Dial Pulse). Make sure you
choose the correct dialing mode. Tone
dialing will not work if you have only
dial pulse (rotary) service.
PULSE TONE AC 12 V/0.85A
TO TEL. LINE
Pulse / Tone Switch
Switches between touch-tone
and rotary dial modes.
fig.2:Pulse/Tone Switch

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Step 3: Set RingerVolume andTone Controls to
desired level. (see fig.3)
Step 4: Plug the coiled handset cord into the hand-
set. Plug the other end into the telephone
base. (see fig.4)
Step 5: Plug the Power Pack cord into the Power
Jack located at the top end of the tele-
phone. Plug the Power Pack into an
unswitchedAC outlet within 6 feet of the
telephone. (see fig.5)
RINGER
OFF LO HI RINGER TONE
III III
Ringer Tone Control
Adjusts ringer pitch (I,II,III)
Ringer Volume Control
Adjusts ringer volume (Hi,Lo,Off)
fig.3:Ringer Controls
fig.4:Handset Connection

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Step 6: Perform eitherTable/Desk installation or
Wall installation as outlined on the follow-
ing pages.
For Table/Desk Installations
Step 1: Plug the long line cord into the jack on the
back of the telephone base. (see fig.6)
Step 2: Plug the other end of the line cord into a
modular baseboard jack. Make sure both
ends snap into place firmly. (see fig.6)
fig.5:Power Connection
fig.6:Line Cord Connection

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Step 3: Lift the handset and check for dial tone. If
you don’t hear a dial tone,see In Case Of
Difficulty,page 18.
Note: To disconnect,squeeze the clip on the
plug and pull it out from the jack. Remove
the Power Pack plug from telephone.
For Wall Plate Installations
If you prefer,theTeleTalker can also be mounted on
a studded wall phone plate. If you don’t have a
phone plate installed,talk to your phone company
or local phone products store.
Step 1: Clip the plastic wall mounting bracket
(included) into bottom of theTeleTalker
base unit.(see fig.7 on following page)
Make sure the tabs snap in securely. This
will make the base unit level with the wall.
Step 2: Reverse the handset hanger found in the
handset cradle to prevent the handset
from falling.
Step 3: Plug the short line cord into the jack on
the top of the telephone and thread the
line through the channel to the cavity on
the back of the base unit.

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Step 4: Hold the telephone next to the wall-phone
jack and plug the line cord into the jack,
leaving any slack in the base unit cavity.
Then push the phone against the mount-
ing studs so the studs are hooked into the
upper and lower keyhole slots of the
phone. Slide the phone down until it
snaps into place. (see fig.7)
Step 5: Check for a dial tone. If you can’t hear a
dial tone,see In Case Of Difficulty,page
18.
Note: To remove a wall-mounted telephone,slide
the phone up and pull it slightly away
from the wall. Disconnect the line cord by
squeezing the clip on the modular plug
and pulling it from the jack.
Wall Mount
Bracket
Short Wall Cord
Studded Wall
Phone Plate
fig.7:Wall Installation

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Bare Wall Installation
Even if you don’t have a studded wall phone plate,
you can still mount theTeleTalker on any wall sur-
face within six feet of a standard modular jack and
AC outlet. To mount the phone farther from the
jack you’ll need a longer line cord or a telephone
extension cord. In either case,place theAC power
pack in a location which will not be subject to dis-
turbance.
Step 1: Measure and mark the wall for mounting
screws.
Mark two points 3-1⁄4 inches apart for
upper and lower mounting screws. The
lower mark should be 48–52 inches from
the floor. Use a level to make sure the
marks are aligned vertically.
Step 2: Install the mounting screws (not included).
Use wood screws for stud mounting,
anchor screws for hollow wall mounting.
Drive the screws almost completely in,
leaving a 1⁄8 inch space between the wall
surface and the bottom of the screw head
(about the thickness of two stacked pen-
nies).

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Step 3: Reverse the handset hanger to prevent the
handset from falling.
Step 4: Mount theTeleTalker.
Hang the telephone on the mounting
screws and push down gently until it snaps
into place
Step 5: Connect the line cord to the jack on the
top of the phone.Plug the other end of the
line cord into a modular wall jack.
Make sure it snaps firmly into place.
Step 6: Connect theAC power pack to a wallAC
outlet.
Step 7: Check for the dial tone.
If you can’t hear a dial tone,see In Case Of
Difficulty,page 18.
Note: To disconnect the telephone,squeeze the
clip on the modular plug and pull it out of
the jack.

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TeleTalker®Operation
Using The Amplify Function
Before activating theAmplify function,turn the vol-
ume and enhancement controls to their minimums
(counter-clockwise). To activate amplification,press
the redAmplify button. The red indicator light will
glow when activated. TheAmplify function auto-
matically turns off when you hang up the phone.
Using The Volume Control
Turn the volume control knob clockwise to increase
volume,counter–clockwise to decrease volume.
WARNING!
TheTeleTalker is capable of amplifying sounds to
a very loud volume. Always set theVOLUME CON-
TROL to the MINIMUM setting before using the
phone.To prevent misuse of the phone by some-
one who is unfamiliar with its operation and capa-
bilities, DO NOT remove the warning labels.
Instruct all potential users in its proper operation.
Do not let children play with the TeleTalker.
When the Amplify function is not activated, the
TeleTalker functions as a normal telephone.

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Using The Enhancement Control
Turn the Enhance control knob clockwise to boost
high frequencies,counter–clockwise to decrease the
boost of high frequencies.
Making A Call
Step 1: Lift the handset and check theVolume
Control setting.
Step 2: Press theAmplify button. The Red LED
should light.
Step 3: Adjust theVolume and Enhance Controls
to comfortable levels.
Step 4: When you hear a dial tone,dial the num-
ber and use as a regular phone. Adjust the
volume and enhancement controls for best
understanding of the remote party.
Step 5: When you hang-up the phone,theAmplify
function automatically turns off.
Answering A Call
Step 1: Check theVolume Control setting,lift the
handset.
Step 2: Press theAmplify button. The redAmplify
indicator should light.

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Step 3: Adjust theVolume and Enhance controls to
comfortable settings.
Step 4: When you hang-up the phone,theAmplify
function automatically turns off.
Using the TeleTalker With A Hearing Aid
The handset can be used directly with hearing aids
equipped with a telecoil (T-coil ). Move your hear-
ing aidT-switch to the“T”position and hold the
handset close to your hearing aid. The volume can
be adjusted with theTeleTalker volume control.

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In Case Of Difficulty
Cannot hear the other person speak. This only
occurs when the TeleTalker is in Amplify mode.
When you use theAmplify feature,theTeleTalker
operates in half-duplex mode. This means that
while you speak,the handset receiver shuts off. If it
did not,the extremely loud volumes produced by
theTeleTalker would cause feedback.
When using theTeleTalker inAmplify mode,do not
speak when the other party is speaking.
Can answer calls but cannot make them
The pulse/tone switch is set in the wrong position.
Change it to pulse mode.
No dial tone when you pick-up handset
There are a number of potential causes to this prob-
lem:
1. Cords on handset or phone are not plugged into
jacks. Make sure connectors are plugged in
securely.
2. The cord could be damaged. If so,replace the
cord.

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3. The wall jack could be improperly wired. Check
the wall jack for proper wiring.
4. Your phone line could be out of order. Contact
your local phone company.
Can make calls, but phone doesn’t ring for incom-
ing calls.
There are a number of potential causes to this prob-
lem:
1. The handset may not be placed properly on the
base. Make sure it is resting properly on the base.
2. The RingerVolume Control may be set to OFF.
Adjust the switch to LO or HI.
3. Too many phones or phone devices may be con-
nected to the same line. If so,remove other
phones or devices from line.
4. The Pulse/Tone Switch may be in the wrong posi-
tion. Your phone line may be set to accept only
pulse dialing. If so,be sure to set this switch cor-
rectly.
5. Your older extension phone may cause the
TeleTalker to cut off. If so,useWilliams Sound’s
optional Equalizer PhoneAccessory (TEL 007).
The Equalizer balances the amount of phone line
current drawn by older phones using the same
line as theTeleTalker.

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Warranty
Williams Sound Products are engineered and manu-
factured to give many years of trouble free service.
Occasionally,latent defects will occur. If this hap-
pens,return the product to us with shipping cost
prepaid and advise us by letter of the observed diffi-
culty.
During the first five years following the date of pur-
chase,we will promptly repair or replace the prod-
uct and return it at our expense. After five years
from the date of purchase,we will service our prod-
ucts for a modest service charge. Please return the
enclosed warranty card to register your date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not extend to intentional or
accidental physical damage,or damage caused by
leaking batteries. Cords and power supply are war-
ranted for 90 days. This warranty applies only to
products returned toWilliams Sound for service.