Black & Decker HS114A, HS115A User Manual

Genie Headsets

Monaural, HS114A

Binaural, HS115A

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FCC INFORMATION

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It
has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR

TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT

1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
has established rules which permit this device to
be directly connected to the telephone network
with standardized jacks. This equipment should
not be used on party lines or coin lines.

2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be
causing harm to the telephone network; this
device should be disconnected until the source of
the problem can be determined and until the
repair has been made. If this is not done, the
telephone company may temporarily disconnect
service.

3. If you have problems with your telephone
equipment after installing this device, disconnect
this device from the line to see if it is causing the
problem If it is, contact your supplier or an
authorized agent.

4. The telephone company may make changes in its
technical operations and procedures. If any such
changes affect the compatibility or use of this
device, the telephone company is required to give
adequate notice of the changes.

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FCC INFORMATION

5. If the telephone company requests information on
what equipment is connected to their lines, inform
them of:

a. The telephone number that this unit is connected

to.

b. The ringer equivalence number.

c. The USOC jack required: RJ-11C.

d. The FCC registration number.

Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit’s FCC
label. The ringer equivalence number (REN) is
used to determine how many devices can be
connected to your telephone line. In most areas,
the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line
should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices
are attached, they may not ring properly.

6. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all
repairs should be performed by your supplier or
an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for service to
the supplier or to an authorized agent.

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CERTIFICATION NOTICE FOR

EQUIPMENT USED IN CANADA

The Canadian Department of Communications label
identifies certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain telecommunications­network protective, operation, and safety requirements.
The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure
that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of
the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring
associated with a single-line individual service may be
extended by means of a certified connector assembly
(extension cord). The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.

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CDC NOTICE

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance facility—in this case,
your supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request
the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in
rural areas.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.

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NOM STATEMENT

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del

aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en

su desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Any trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark
owners.

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Transmit:

Distortion — Less than 5%

Frequency Response — 300 to 3000 Hz

Microphone — Noise-canceling electret

Power — Current consumption: <200 µa @ 1.5 VDC;

Operating voltage: 1.5 to 10 VDC

Receive:

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) — Threshold level

with amplifier: -41 dBV with 1 kHz input

Frequency Response — 300 to 3000 Hz

Input Impedance — 300 ohms

Maximum Output — 114 dB spl peak unit

Speaker — Dynamic

Volume Control Range — 18 dB (typical)

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General:

Compliance — Registered to UL®1459; FCC Part 68

registered, OSHA Part 1910 subpart S; CSA C22.2
No. 225-M90

Weight — Monaural: 0.1 lb. (<0.1 kg);

Binaural: 0.2 lb. (0.1 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2. Introduction

The Genie Headsets give you comfortable, durable,
professional performance at a very affordable price.
Genie Headsets are available in both a monaural model,
which leaves one ear clear for conferring with
coworkers, and in a binaural model, which has speakers
covering both ears for environments in which you need
to concentrate on the phone.

IMPORTANT!

When using any headset with a computer, care should be
taken in dry or low-humidity environments to protect the
user from electrostatic discharge from the monitor (CRT).
Computer monitors can induce a substantial electrostatic
charge when turned on or off, or when there is a power
failure, and the resulting electrostatic discharge can be
passed through the headset to ground.

A user in close proximity to or touching the computer may
feel a common “shock” sensation, similar to touching a
doorknob after walking across a carpet, causing no harm to
the user. This discharge is entirely due to the computer
monitor; the headset is merely the shortest path to ground.

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3. How to Use the Genie Binaural
Headset

This section contains instructions for adjusting the
Genie Binaural Headset for proper fit and optimum
sound quality. Your package includes (see Figure 3-1):

A: Receiver with foam cover

B: Microphone boom arm

C: Microphone with foam cover

D: Adjustable StayPut headband

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CHAPTER 3: How to Use the Genie Binaural Headset

Figure 3-1. Components of the Binaural Headset.

1. You can wear the Genie Binaural Headset with the
microphone on the right or left ear. Simply rotate
the microphone boom down from the headband
in the desired orientation. When changing the
headset to wear on the opposite ear, rotate the
microphone boom up towards the headband and
over to the other side.

CAUTION

DO NOT rotate the microphone boom past the built-in stop
points.

A

C

B

D

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2. Put on the headset so that the headband rests
lightly on your head. You can then easily adjust the
headband for proper fit.

3. Adjust the flexible microphone boom so that the
noise-canceling microphone is positioned

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⁄2"
(approximately the width of your finger) below
and away from your lower lip.

4. Adjust the position of the clothing clip and affix it
to your clothing for comfortable, neat wearing.

5. Plug the Quick Disconnect* into the Quick
Disconnect amplifier that plugs into your phone.
Place and receive calls according to the amplifier
or telephone instructions.

* The connector at the end of the headset cord. It

lets you quickly disconnect the headset from the
amplifier.

NOTE

The Genie Binaural Headset comes with foam covers over
the receiver and microphone. You can replace them if they
become soiled. The replacement products are:

Foam receiver cover for Genie Headsets
Foam microphone windscreen for Genie Headsets

Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
for details.

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CHAPTER 4: How to Use the Genie Monaural Headset

4. How to Use the Genie Monaural
Headset

This section contains instructions for adjusting the
Genie Monaural Headset for proper fit and optimum
sound quality. Your package includes (see Figure 4-1):

A: Receiver with foam cover

B: Microphone boom arm

C: Microphone with foam cover

D: Adjustable StayPut headband

E: Support plate

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Figure 4-1. Components of the Monaural Headset.

1. You can wear the Genie Monaural Headset on the
right or left ear. Simply rotate the microphone
boom down from the headband in the desired
orientation. When changing the Genie Monaural
Headset to be worn on the opposite ear, rotate the
microphone boom up towards the headband and
over to the other side.

CAUTION

DO NOT rotate the microphone boom past the built-in stop
points.

A

E

C

B

D

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CHAPTER 4: How to Use the Genie Monaural Headset

2. Put on the headset so that the headband rests
lightly on your head. You can then easily adjust the
headband for proper fit.

3. Adjust the flexible microphone boom so that the
noise canceling microphone is positioned

1

⁄2"
(approximately the width of your finger) below
and away from your lower lip.

4. Adjust the position of the clothing clip and affix it
to your clothing for comfortable, neat wearing.

5. Plug the Quick Disconnect* into the Quick
Disconnect on the amplifier that plugs into your
phone. Place and receive calls according to the
amplifier or telephone instructions.

* The connector at the end of the headset cord. It

lets you quickly disconnect the headset from the
amplifier.

NOTE

The Genie Monaural Headset comes with foam covers over
the receiver and microphone which can be replaced if they
become soiled. The replacement products are:

Foam receiver cover for Genie Headsets
Foam microphone windscreen for Genie Headsets

Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500
for details.

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5. Troubleshooting

5.1 Calling Black Box

If you determine that your Genie Headset is
malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the
unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black
Box at 724-746-5500.

Before you do, make a record of the history of the
problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and
accurate assistance if you have a complete description,
including:

• the nature and duration of the problem.

• when the problem occurs.

• the components involved in the problem.

• any particular application that, when used,
appears to create the problem or make it worse.

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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting

5.2 Shipping and Packaging

If you need to transport or ship your Genie Headset:

• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use
the original container.

• If you are shipping the Genie Headset for repair,
make sure you include everything that came in the
original package. Before you ship, contact Black
Box to get a Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)

FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone]

Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.

54-0178A
June 2000
Printed in USA