Williams Sound TeleTalker TEL 040, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Williams Sound Helping People Hear MAN 091 Installation Guide User Manual Model TEL 040 TeleTalker Large Print Version ...

Page 2: ...isuse 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 the AMPLIFY 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 minimu...

Page 3: ...he 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 crea...

Page 4: ...roduction 5 Components 6 Features Functions 7 Installation Steps 8 Table Desk Installation 10 Wall Plate Installation 11 Bare Wall Installation 13 TeleTalker Operation 15 Using The Amplify Function 15 Making A Call 16 Answering A Call 16 Using The TeleTalker With A Hearing Aid 17 In Case Of Difficulty 18 Warranty 20 FCC Notices 22 Specifications 23 ...

Page 5: ...iability The TeleTalker 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 ...

Page 6: ...fy Button Activates Amplify and Enhance functions Amplify Indicator Lights when Amplify function is on Enhance Control Increases high frequency sounds high frequency boost Volume Control Increases sound volume Ring Indicator Flashes when TeleTalker rings Redial Button Redials last number dialed Pulse Tone Switch Selects Pulse rotary phone systems or Touch Tone Dialing Ringer Volume Adjusts Ringer ...

Page 7: ...ntrol 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...

Page 8: ...ong 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 either Tone 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 ...

Page 9: ...g 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 unswitched AC outlet within 6 feet of the telephone see fig 5 RINGER OFF LO HI RINGER TONE I II III Ringer Tone Control Adjusts ringer pitch I II III Ringer Volume Control Adjusts ringer volume Hi Lo Off fig 3 Ringer Controls fig...

Page 10: ...all 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 ...

Page 11: ...ounted 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 the TeleTalker 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 c...

Page 12: ...re 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 th...

Page 13: ...lace the AC 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 anch...

Page 14: ...own 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 the AC power pack to a wall AC 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...

Page 15: ... you hang up the phone Using The Volume Control Turn the volume control knob clockwise to increase volume counter clockwise to decrease volume WARNING The TeleTalker is capable of amplifying sounds to a very loud volume Always set the VOLUME 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 NO...

Page 16: ...setting Step 2 Press the Amplify button The Red LED should light Step 3 Adjust the Volume 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 the Amplify function automatically turns off Answering A Call Step 1 C...

Page 17: ...gs Step 4 When you hang up the phone the Amplify 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 aid T switch to the T position and hold the handset close to your hearing aid The volume can be adjusted with the TeleTalker volume control ...

Page 18: ...ts off If it did not the extremely loud volumes produced by the TeleTalker would cause feedback When using the TeleTalker in Amplify 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 o...

Page 19: ...is resting properly on the base 2 The Ringer Volume 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 extensio...

Page 20: ...ulty 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 dam...

Page 21: ...e call the phone num ber below and request a Return Authorization RA number Unauthorized modifications or repairs of the product will void the warranty Williams Sound Corp 10399 West 70th Street Eden Prairie MN 55344 3459 Phone 1 800 843 3544 1 612 943 2252 Fax 1 612 943 2174 Web www williamssound com info williamssound com ...

Page 22: ...hers who may be authorized by the FCC For repair procedures follow the instructions under the section entitled Warranty 4 Rights of the telephone company If your product is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily dis continue your telephone service If possible they will notify you before they interrupt service If advance notice isn t practical you ll be notified...

Page 23: ...band Gain 25 dB maximum High Frequency Gain 30 dB maximum Audio Freq Response 300 Hz to 2800 Hz 3 dB Max HF Acoustic Gain 55 dB Sat Acoustic Output 130 dB SSPL Total Harm Distortion 3 at 120 dB SPL output 1000 Hz Enhance control at min Signal to Noise Ratio 51 dB NAB Weighted Signal Processing Dynamic Signal Processing Noise Reduction Dynamic Noise Reduction DNR Ringer Volume Control Hi Lo Off Rin...

Page 24: ...ion modular plug Ringer Equivalency Number REN 1 0B Power Includes 12 VAC power supply Warranty Five Years Parts and Labor Trademark of National Semiconductor Corp 90 days on cords and power supply 1998 Williams Sound Corp MAN 091A Williams Sound Corp 10399 West 70th St Eden Prairie MN 55344 3459 U S A 800 328 6190 612 943 2252 FAX 612 943 2174 www williamssound com info williamssound com ...