User Guide Konftel 50 Conference Unit UK English Conference phones for every situation
This product is equipped with OmniSound®, the crystal clear sound. Hereby, Konftel AB declares that this conference unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Contents Description 2 Maintenance...................................................................3 Using a system telephone 4 Connecting and settings...................................................4 Answering a call..............................................................6 Making a call...................................................................6 During a call...................................................................6 Ending a call............................................
Description Three speakers Microphone, 360° sound recording Three LEDs Green – microphone on Red – microphone off On/off Answers a call – Reduces speaker volume Mute Turns microphone off + Increases speaker volume Trim Tunes sound quality Konftel 50 is a conference unit for connecting to existing fixed system telephones, DECT telephones, mobile phones or computers.
Description Line connection Plug adapter Connection cable electricity–mains socket Power supply Cable duct Holes for wall bracket Connection cable electricity, 6m (Konftel 50–plug adapter) Switchbox (Konftel 50–telephone handset) Connection cable telephone, 3 m (Konftel 50–switchbox) Connection cable computer, 1.5 m (Konftel 50–computer) Konftel’s website www.konftel.com offers suggestions for various applications and accessories for the Konftel 50 and other products.
Using a system telephone Switchbox 1 6m 3m 0.5 m 2 Mains socket 230 V (110 V in USA) Plug adapter Konftel 50 3 Connecting and settings Connect Konftel 50 to the telephone via the switchbox as per the pictures above. Plug Konftel 50 in using the power adapter as shown in the picture. Make a test call to check that everything works and to adjust the microphone setting. Please note that the selector switch for different types of telephone is located on the bottom of the switchbox.
Using a system telephone Using a headset instead of the handset You can connect a headset to the switchbox instead of a handset. Please note that the headset must be suitable for the telephone system. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity The microphone volume can be adjusted during the call, but to avoid disturbing the call, it may be best to adjust it during a test call following connection. There are 5 volume settings.
Using a system telephone Answering a call Answer the call using the telephone in the normal way. Press the on/off button to switch on Konftel 50 and change to speaker call. Place the handset to one side – it is now disconnected. Making a call Lift the handset and dial the number. Press the on/off button to switch on Konftel 50 and change to speaker call. Place the handset to one side – it is now disconnected.
Using a system telephone Mute function Press the mute button to turn off the microphone. The LEDs change from green to red. The other party cannot hear what you are saying. Press the mute button again to switch the microphone back on. Tuning the sound manually Konftel 50 adjusts itself automatically when you switch it on to eliminate echo. It also senses changes in the room and continually adapts during the call.
Using a computer General Konftel 50 functions as a speaker and microphone for all computers that have a microphone input and a line output for sound. Konftel 50 can also be connected via a USB sound card (see page 12). Use You can use Konftel 50 for programs that communicate over the Internet (e.g. Skype). You make, answer and end calls in the program. Konftel 50 functions as a speaker and microphone when it is switched on.
Using a computer Connect Konftel 50 to the sound card using the accompanying Y-cable as per the picture. LINE OUTPUT ------------ OUT ---- Green MICROPHONE INPUT -- IN - ----- Pink Plug Konftel 50 in using the power adapter as shown in the picture. Start the computer and switch on Konftel 50 (the on/off button). Check and adjust the computer’s sound and volume settings as per the next section.
Using a computer Adjust the speaker volume in Windows Click on the Volume... button under Sound playback on the tab Audio. Adjust the sound level for Volume Control so that it is between the intermediate and maximum level. This setting adjusts the line output level from the computer. A low sound level here means that you must increase the volume on Konftel 50 to the maximum level, which may lead to fuzzy sound and a low sound level.
Using a computer Adjusting the microphone sensitivity in Windows Click on the Volume... button under Sound recording on the tab Audio. Adjust the microphone input between the inter- mediate and maximum level. Connect a call and adjust the volume if required. It is best to use the communication program you intend to use with Konftel 50 when testing the microphone volume. Adjusting the microphone sensitivity on Konftel 50 Adjust the microphone volume on Konftel 50 if required.
Other connection options Bottom of Konftel 50 Connection cable electricity, 6 m Plug adapter Mains socket 230 V (110 V in USA) Connection cable computer, 1.5 m USB port on computer USB adapter with cable (Item no. 900102058) Connecting a computer using a USB Adapter (accessory) The USB adapter functions as a sound card in a computer without inputs and outputs for sound. Connect the USB adapter to Konftel 50 as shown in the picture.
Other connection options Connection cable electricity, 6 m Plug adapter Bottom of Konftel 50 Mains socket 230 V (110 V in USA) Mobile or wireless telephone (DECT) Mobile phone cable, 1.5 m Connecting to a mobile or DECT telephone via a cable (accessory) The Konftel 50 can be connected to a GSM or wireless DECT telephone using an accessory cable, as illustrated. Cables are available for most models on the market. Visit www.konftel.com for more information on accessories.
Troubleshooting A number of problems that may arise when connecting and using Konftel 50 are described below. Connection System telephone via switchbox 1. Is Konftel 50 correctly connected? See the instructions for connecting the telephone. 2. Have you added extension cords to the system? Remove them and re-connect to see if the system is working. 3. Check the position of the selector switch on the bottom of the switchbox.
Troubleshooting Sound No sound 1. Are the LEDs red? If so, the mute button is activated. Press to deactivate. Poor sound quality, echo 1. Check the position. The unit is intended to stand flat on a table. Avoid moving the unit around during a call. Do not place the unit too close to a wall or underneath objects such as lampshades or pot plants. 2. Tune Konftel 50 manually. See instructions for manual tuning. 3.
Technical data Konftel 50 Power supply: Transformer 12 V DC/230 V AC, 700 mA (Europe) Transformer 12 V DC/110 V AC, 700 mA (USA) Inputs: Analogue line in/out, modular 6/6 Rec (speaker) -10 dBV (adjustable) Broadcast (microphone) -30 dBV (adjustable) Speaker volume: Adjusts to 15 levels Microphone volume: Adjusts to 5 levels Room echo reduction: 208 ms Line echo reduction: 38 ms Environment: Reception area <30 m2 Reverberation time in room <500 ms Background noise <45 dBA Temperature range: 0–40°
Technical data Computer cable Y-cable: 1 x modular 6/4, 2 x Tele 3.5 mm. Contact for connecting a Konftel 50 to a computer may only be connected to SELV current in accordance with SS-EN60950 USB adapter for sound (accessory) USB connection: USB 1.1 Full-speed System req.
Accessories, Service and guarantee Order numbers for accessories Item no. Designation 9146030 Wall mounting bracket 900102058 USB adapter for sound 900102070 Soft bag 900103328 Extension cord telephone, 10 m 900103339 Extension cord electrical, 10 m Connection cables GSM/DECT see www.konftel.com, under Accessories Konftel 50 Service and guarantee In the first instance contact your Konftel retailer if your conference telephone needs servicing.
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Konftel is a leading company within loudspeaker communication and audio technology. We develop and sell products and technology for telephone meetings based on cutting-edge expertise within acoustics and digital signal processing. Characteristic of our products is that all conference telephones contain the same high quality audio technology – OmniSound® – providing crystal clear sound. Learn more about Konftel and our other products on www.konftel.
