QH2 BLUETOOTH PHONE HUB SYSTEM USER'S GUIDE
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ClearSounds QH2 Bluetooth Phone Hub System. We hope that you enjoy the hands-free conversation that your new system provides. The hub amplifies and sends sound between phones and Bluetooth® headsets, streamers or neckloops. • Hands-free conversation within 30 feet of the hub • Answer or place calls without lifting the handset from the base.
Safety precautions Carefully read and observe the warnings and cautions in this manual and on the equipment. Warnings Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily injury. WARNING: Use the equipment only in the described manner to avoid bodily injury or damage to the equipment. WARNING: Locate and use the hub away from water and damp areas, such as swimming pools, bathtubs, sinks and damp basements, and do not use the hub when you are wet, to avoid electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not disassemble the hub. Dangerous voltages or other risks can occur. Use after incorrect reassembly can lead to electric shock. Cautions Cautions indicate practices that could harm the hub or other objects. CAUTION: Do not place objects on the cables or cords, and place them away from foot traffic. CAUTION: Locate the hub away from heat sources of any type. Keep slots and openings on the components uncovered to enable ventilation and protection against overheating.
Contents Contents Setup..............................................................................................................................................................................................5 Unpack.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Install the hub.............................................................................................
Setup Unpack Ensure that your packing box includes all of these parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds. IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT.
Setup Install the hub You can use the QH2 system with these types of telephones. • Corded phone with keys on the base and a handset connected with a curly cord • Cordless phone To install the hub for use with a corded phone To answer and place calls, the handset lifter removes the handset from the phone. The instructions in this section include steps for installing the handset lifter on your phone.
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Setup 1. Install the lifter. (Skip this step if the Note on page 6 applies to you): a. Remove the handset from the phone. b. On the underside of the lifter, remove the paper backing from the two pieces of tape. (Two additional pieces of tape are available for future use, should you need to reposition the lifter.) c. 8 Firmly press the bottom of the lifter to the phone base, directly below the earpiece well, in a position that will lie beneath the handset arm.
d. 2. Connect the hub-to-lifter cable: Connect the L-shaped connecter to the LIFT port on the bottom of hub, and then connect the other end of the cable firmly to the port on the top of the lifter. Connect the hub: a. Remove the curly cord from the phone base, and then connect it to the HANDSET port on the bottom of the hub. b. Connect one end of the AC power adapter assembly to the DC 9V port on the left side of the hub, and then connect the other end of the assembly to an AC power outlet in the wall.
Setup 3. Check for compatibility: a. Pick up the telephone handset, and listen for a dial tone. b. Take one of these steps: 10 • If you hear a dial tone: On the hub, slide the VOLUME slider until you hear a noticeable change in volume, or slide the TONE slider until you hear a noticeable change in tone quality. If volume or tone do not change, go to the next bullet step. • If you do not hear an adjustable volume or dial tone: On the back of the hub, turn the dial until you hear a dial tone.
To install the hub for use with a cordless phone 1a 1b 11
Setup 1. Connect the hub: a. Connect one end of the AC power adapter assembly to the DC 9V port on the left side hub, and then connect the other end of the assembly to an AC power outlet in the wall. b. Remove the telephones RJ11 jack from your wall phone line socket. Plug in the provided phone splitter. c. Connect the hub-to-splitter cable: Connect one end of the cable into the LINE port on the hub, and then connect the other end of the cable to a port on the phone line splitter.
Bluetooth pairing and disconnection The first time that you use the QH2 system, you must pair the hub with the Bluetooth headset, streamer or neckloop that you will wear while using the system. To pair the QH2 hub with a Bluetooth headset, streamer or neckloop If necessary, consult your Bluetooth listening device user's guide to locate its multi-function button for pairing and to identify its pairing indicators. 1. Wear your Bluetooth listening device, and remain within three feet of the QH2 hub. 2.
Setup c. Press and release . The dial tone stops. d. Manually return the handset to the base. • For all other corded or cordless system configurations: a. On the hub, press and release . You should hear the dial tone in your Bluetooth listening device. b. Press and release . The dial tone stops. c. Check the lifter height: On the hub, press and release . The lifter rises and lifts the telephone handset, and you should hear a dial tone in your headset.
Answer or place a call To break the Bluetooth connection between the hub and the listening device If you find it necessary to break the Bluetooth connection, press and hold on the hub until the red light flashes. Otherwise, you should keep the Bluetooth power on, so that you are ready to place or answer calls. You can answer or place a call when the Bluetooth listening device is within 30 feet of the hub.
Answer or place a call Answer or place a call using a corded phone system Note: Besides the following instructions for using the system with Bluetooth, you can simply pick up the telephone handset to answer and place calls. The hub only acts as an amplifier in this case, so that you can further amplify or adjust the volume and adjust the tone for the call by using the sliders on the hub. To answer a call using a corded phone 1. Within 30 feet of the hub, put on your Bluetooth listening device. 2.
To place a call using a corded phone 1. Within 30 feet of the hub, put on your Bluetooth listening device. 2. On the hub, press and release . The lifter raises the phone handset, and you hear the dial tone in your listening device. Note: If you did not install the handset lifter and your phone does not include a headset mode, you must manually lift the handset from the phone base. 3. Press the desired keys on your telephone keypad. 4.
Answer or place a call Answer or place a call using a cordless phone system To answer a call using a cordless phone 1. Within 30 feet of the hub, put on your Bluetooth listening device. 2. On the hub, press and release . You hear the caller in your listening device. 3. (Optional) Adjust the tone and volume: • Slide the TONE slider on the hub until you hear the tone that you prefer. • Adjust volume on your Bluetooth listening device.
3. When you hear the phone dialing through the handset, press and release on the hub. When you hear the dialing in your listening device, the hub has transferred the call from the handset to your listening device. 4. Press the End button on your cordless phone, and return the handset to the base. 5. (Optional) Adjust the tone and volume: • Slide the TONE slider on the hub until you hear the tone that you prefer. • Adjust volume on your Bluetooth listening device.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution The Bluetooth connection is disrupted (between the hub and the Bluetooth listening device). Ensure the following: • Your listening device is within 30 feet of the hub. • The listening device Bluetooth feature is on, and it is paired with the hub (the hub flashes a blue light every three seconds). See page 13. • The hub is connected to AC power and the hub's green light is on. The sound is muffled.
Compliance Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This phone meets the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards for hearing aid compatibility. FCC wants you to know 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier of [US: CLSTE12B]. If requested, this number must be provided to the phone company. 2.
Compliance 7. If the phone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of: a. The phone number that this unit is connected to, b. The ringer equivalence number [1.2b], c. The USOC jack required [RJ11C], and d. The FCC Registration Number [US:]. Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your phone line.
Industry Canada CS03 Statement This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specification. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Specifications Component Specification Ringer-detecting RDI port 15 Hz - 68 Hz Bluetooth version 3.0 Frequency 2.
Warranty Be sure to save your sales receipt as the proof of purchase date should you need warranty service. The serial number for this product is on the underside of the hub. Your ClearSounds QH2 Bluetooth Phone Hub System comes with a (1) year limited warranty from the date of purchase. This products is warranted by ClearSounds against manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use.
Accessories Please visit the ClearSounds website or call ClearSounds for additional accessories.
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