® XL DIALOGUE XL-50 The eXtra Loud & Clear amplified telephone with lighted keypad! Operating Instructions ©AMERIPHONE INC., 12082 Western Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 897-1111 or (800) 772-2889 TTY/TDD (714) 897-0808 or (800) 874-3005 VOICE (714) 897-4703 FAX email: ameriphone@ameriphone.com web: www.ameriphone.com M03699 XL-50 © AMERIPHONE, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. Observe all warnings and other markings on the product. 2. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless models. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use a telephone near a gas leak.
Contents Introducing the Dialogue XL-50 Warranty Service ......................................................................................2 Sales Receipt ............................................................................................2 Help from Ameriphone ................................................................................2 Features ..................................................................................................
Introducing the Dialogue XL-50 Thank you for selecting the amplified telephone Dialogue XL-50 from Ameriphone. These Operating Instructions and the associated Quick Operating Guide provide you with the information you need to use your Dialogue XL-50 effectively and safely. Read this manual thoroughly before using your telephone. Keep the manual near the telephone for easy reference.
Features on the Dialogue XL-50 RINGER volume switch AUDIO OUTPUT jack AUDIO RINGER PITCH RINGER Lo Med Hi Lo Hi T P A/C adapter and phone line connection OUTPUT TONE/PULSE switch RING TONE switch M1 M7 M2 M8 M3 M9 M4 M10 M5 M11 Phone number directory MEMORY button M6 DIALOGUE XL-50 TM 1 G H I 4 7 P R S * HOLD 2 A B C 5 8 J K L 3 6 T U V 9 0 O P E # PROG D E F M N O FLASH W X Y REDIAL REDIAL button FLASH button AMPLIFY TONE VOL LO HI HOLD button TONE slider HOL
Setting up Your Dialogue XL-50 There are five steps involved in setting up your Dialogue XL-50. • Insert four AA alkaline batteries for back-up in case of AC power outage. • Decide if you want the phone to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. • Connect the telephone components. • Program up to to 12 telephone numbers to call with the press of a memory button.
Setting up Your Dialogue XL-50 (continued) 2. Insert the tabs of the phone base into the slots in the lower position of the base as shown in Figure 6. Push the phone base in and down firmly until it snaps into place. M 1 M 2 M 3 M 4 M 7 M 5 M 8 M 6 M 9 M 10 M 11 Desktop Use 1. Connect the telephone line cord and the handset cord to the telephone as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 - Connecting the Components 2.
Using Your Dialogue XL-50 Caution: Repeated incremental expo- HOLD # P E PROG FLASH USE WITH CAUTION * 0 sure to amplification levels greater than 18 dB may be harmful to individuals without hearing disabilities. Therefore, do not remove the warning label attached to the back of the handset. If it is likely that a visually impaired person will use the telephone, securely attach the provided warning printed in Braille to the back of the handset (See, Diagram A).
Using Your Dialogue XL-50 (Continued) Ringer Volume and Pitch Incoming Voice Tone The Dialogue XL-50 provides extra amplification at the sound frequency you need to boost. To identify the sound frequency range that best suits your needs, follow these steps: 1. You can adjust the RINGER VOLUME as high as 95+ decibels. The settings available are LO, MED and HI as shown in Figure 12. HOLD 1. When you hear a voice on the line, press the AMPLIFY button shown in Figure 8. 2.
Using Your Dialogue XL-50 (Continued) Last Number Redial To redial the last number dialed with the Dialogue XL-50 phone, lift the handset and press REDIAL. The phone will redial up to 31 digits. * HOLD 0 O P E PROG # REDIAL FLASH AMPLIFY TONE VOL LO HI Special Features Unanswered Call/Voice Mail Message Light If you subscribe to voice mail messaging with your telephone company, this light flashes if you have a message waiting.
Special Features (Continued) Programming the Memory Buttons 1. Lift the handset and press PROG as shown in Figure 18. You can automatically dial twelve programmed telephone numbers using the memory buttons shown in Figure 17. Each button can be programmed (or reprogrammed using the same procedure) for a phone number up to 15 digits long. 2. Enter the phone number on the keypad (Figure 19) just as you would dial it normally. Note: Press REDIAL if you want to insert a brief pause between two numbers.
Special Features (Continued) Direct Audio Output Cochlear Implant Adapter Cord The AUDIO OUTPUT socket allows you to connect the Dialogue XL-50 to a hearing aid, neck loop, cochlear implant or other assistive listening devices. A cochlear adapter cord is available from Ameriphone that can be used to plug the Dialogue XL-50 directly into a speech processor.
Troubleshooting Chart The chart below will help you solve most problems that may arise during operation of your telephone. Should the difficulty continue, contact Ameriphone or your authorized dealer for assistance. SYMPTOM No dial tone No number dialed when memory button pressed Call cannot be dialed, or dials very slowly CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Check all phone cord connections. No number stored in that memory button. See: “Programming the Memory buttons”, P. 9.
Warranty This warranty applies only to Ameriphone products that are purchased and used in the United States or Canada. Ameriphone warrants the Dialogue XL-50 telephone against any defect in materials or workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase. If your Ameriphone product is defective and returned within 30 days of the date of purchase, your Ameriphone dealer will replace it at no charge.
Specifications Maximum gain High frequency (3kHz): 48dB Wide band (300 to 3000Hz): 36dB Tone control range Full range: 300 to 3000Hz using one slide control. Dimensions Size: 9 1/ 2" x 7" x 3 1/ 4" Weight: 2.52 lbs. Power Requirements AC adapter: 9 V, 300 mA 4 AA alkaline batteries (optional) CSA / NRTL Listed FCC and DOC Approved Index Connecting for Desk or Wall Mount Desktop Use ..........................4 Wall Mount ..........................5 Direct Audio Output ..................10 Features........
