Clarity C110 User Guide
User Guide
C110
Wireless TV Amplifier
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CONTENTS
Parts Checklist .................................................................................. 4
Quick Reference Guide .................................................................. 5
Features ................................................................................................ 6
Clarity Power Control ................................................................. 6
Telephone Ring Notification ...........................................................6
Setup Guidelines
C110 Transmitter .......................................................................... 7
C110 Headset .............................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................14
Technical Specifications .............................................................. 15
Regulatory Compliance ............................................................... 16
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Hearing Safety
The C110 is intended to reproduce sounds at a high volume. Damage to
your hearing is a possibility if used improperly. To prevent any possible
damage to your hearing, please observe the following guidelines:
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the headset before putting it on.
2. When adjusting the volume to a comfortable level, start at the
minimum volume and slowly turn the volume up. This will ensure
the volume is set at the minimum level needed to hear clearly.
1. Headset
PARTS CHECKLIST
1. Headset
2. Transmitter
3. Microphone
4. AC Adapter
5. Rechargeable Battery
6. User Guide
7. Flathead Screwdriver
8. RCA Cable
(dual red and white plugs)
9. RCA – 3.5mm Cable
10. Phone Line Cord
2. Transmitter
3. Microphone
6. User Guide
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4. AC Adapter
7. Flathead Screwdriver
9. RCA 3.5 mm
Stereo Cable
5. Rechargeable
Battery
8. RCA Stereo Cable
10. Phone Line Cord
C110
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L (WHITE)
R (RED)
STEREO RCA JACKS
TV BACK VIEW
RCA 3.5mm cable (provided)
(if TV only has a 3.5mm audio port)
STEREO / MONO
STEREO / MONO
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TV C110
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DC12V LINE PHONE
STEREO MONO
MIC
Quick Reference Guide
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QUICK START GUIDELINES
1. Plug in AC adapter.
2. Place battery in headset and place headset in
C110 base to charge battery overnight.
3. Connect RCA (red and white) cables.
a. IF the television has two RCA (red and
white) ports labeled “OUT,” or a 3.5mm
audio jack, set the “STEREO/MONO”
switch to “STEREO.”
b. IF the television has only one RCA (white)
port, set “STEREO/MONO” switch
to “MONO.”
4. For telephone ring notification, connect the
phone cord from the wall to “LINE” and
connect cord from “PHONE” to telephone.
5. To POWER-ON headset, place on head.
As the arms are spread apart, the unit
powers on.
The C110 must
be fully charged
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for 8 hours before
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first use.
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C110 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new and exciting C110 from Clarity. The C110
provides an enjoyable television viewing experience for people who have a
hard time hearing the television.
The C110 uses infrared technology to wirelessly send signals from a sound
source to the headset receiver. This means that this product does not
require cords to connect to the headset and the user can be free to move
around without the worry of tangling cords.
The C110 can be used with HDTV, Satellite, Digital, LCD and standard
televisions. It can also be used to listen to other audio equipment, such as
a stereo. The use of the product allows a user to listen to music or TV at
a comfortable level without disturbing other viewers or others in the area.
FEATURES
Clarity® Power Control
TM
The Clarity Power Control improves the sound quality of an incoming audio
signal for a better listening and viewing experience. The amplification of the
audio will be increased and the frequency band from 2000 to 3000Hz will
be specially enhanced to improve the speech discrimination clarity of audio.
Telephone Ring Notification
This feature will notify the user of an incoming telephone call through
the C110 headset. An audible notification will be heard to notify the user
that the phone is ringing.
Multiple Headset Capability
Multiple headsets may be used with a single base to accommodate more
than one user. Additional headsets and batteries are available for purchase.
For more information, please contact Clarity Customer Service at 1-800426-3738. Also view products online at www.clarityproducts.com.
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C110 INSTALLATION
SETTING UP THE C110 TRANSMITTER
Important Setup Guidelines
The C110 TV Amplifier transmitter may be
placed on top of a television or shelf. Do not
place objects in between the transmitter base
and the headset receiver, as it will block the
signal to the headset.
It is important to read the following
guidelines to ensure the proper function
of your headset.
1. For the clearest signal, place the base at
eye level or above. As illustrated in Fig. 1, the
clearest signal emitted from the base is in a
straight line, directly in front of the base. The
base must be clearly visible from where you
will be using the headset.
2. Sunlight can cause interference with the
product and cause problems such as buzz,
static, or hiss. As a result, this product cannot
be placed in direct sunlight or be used outdoors.
3. The headset must be located in the same
room as the base and no more than 38 feet
from the base.
Multiple headsets may be used with a single base
if they are set to the same frequency. However,
if more than one base is being used at the same
time, interference will occur.
38 feet
FIG. 1
Note: The C110 is
not compatible with
Plasma televisions.
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VCR
TV
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STEREO MONO
DC12V
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FIG. 3
C110 INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE C110 TRANSMITTER
1. Connect the Power
Connect the AC Adapter into the DC12V port
located on the back of the base (Fig. 2). Plug the
AC Adapter into a wall outlet.
2. Select the Appropriate Audio Cord
A. RCA Cord: has red and white connectors
on both ends. Used to connect stereo TV’s,
VCR’s, or audio equipment to the C110 base unit.
See Figures 3 and 4.
B. RCA to 3.5mm Cord: has red and white
connectors on one end and a 3.5mm headset
plug on the other. Use this cord to connect
to audio devices that only have a headset jack.
See Figures 6 to 9 on page 9.
FIG. 4
Note: The television is the
best solution because it is
a source for all the audio
from the DVD player, VCR,
cable, and other devices.
For example, if you plug into
DVD player, only audio from
DVD’s will be heard.
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3. Configuring the Audio
A. RCA to RCA Mode
This is suggested for highest sound quality. This
mode should be used if the television (or other
audio equipment) has two RCA audio ports
(red and white). See Figures 3 and 4.
There are two types of ports on the back of a
television or other audio device, ones that receive
incoming sound, and others that transmit outgoing sound. The C110 needs to be plugged into
the ports that transmit the outgoing sound.
To find the correct ports on the back of the
television or other device, look on the back of
the device for the red and white ports that are
labeled “Audio Out.” Most of the red and white
ports on the television are labeled “IN” for input,
and the C110 needs to be connected to a port
labeled “OUT” to receive the outgoing sound.
C110 INSTALLATION
CD Player
MP3
Player
Computer
STEREO MONO
3.5mm jack
TV
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If you have digital cable or satellite, plug the
C110 into the digital cable or satellite box
if possible.
Connect the RCA jacks to the output of the
TV or VCR. Connect the other end of the
cord to both the left and right RCA ports
on the C110 base. Next, select “STEREO” on
the “MONO/STEREO” switch on the base.
If the television (or other audio equipment)
has only one RCA port, connect the left (white)
RCA jack from the output into the left (white)
RCA port of the base. The right (red) jack
should remain unplugged on both ends. Next,
select “MONO” on the “MONO/STEREO”
switch on the base. See Figure 5.
B. RCA – 3.5mm Mode
This should be used if the television (or other
audio equipment) has only a 3.5mm jack.
This enables the C110 to be used with
computers, CD players, stereos, MP3 players,
and other related products.
Use the cord with the RCA jacks on one end
and the 3.5mm jack on the other. Plug the
3.5mm jack into the device and connect the
RCA jacks in the C110 base. See Figures 6
to 9. Next, select “STEREO” on the “MONO/
STEREO” switch located on the C110 base.
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FIG. 9
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MIC
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FIG. 11
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C110 INSTALLATION
C. Microphone Mode
Use this mode only if an RCA or headset port
connection is not available; for example, older
televisions that may not have audio outputs.
Connect the supplied microphone into the
“Mic” port on the back of the C110 base.
See Figure 10. Place the microphone near
the speaker of the television or stereo. See
Figure 11.
Note: The microphone will pick up any sound
in the room, such as speech, the doorbell, or
the telephone.
Telephone
The C110 has the ability to produce an audible
tone heard through the headset when the
telephone rings. The following step is necessary if telephone ring notification is desired.
First, plug the telephone cord coming from
the wall into the “LINE” port at the rear of
the C110 base. A phone may be connected
to the C110 base by connecting a phone cord
from the C110 port labeled “PHONE” to your
telephone. See Figure 12.
The C110 allows you to use the same phone
wall outlet for both your phone and C110
TV Amplifier.
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C110 OPERATION
HEADSET CHARGER
BACKUP BATTERY CHARGERS
SETTING UP THE C110 HEADSET
Installing the Batteries
Install the supplied rechargeable battery in
the bottom of the headset. Once you place the
headset into the base (Figure 13) it begins
to charge the battery. An LED light will illuminate on the front of the C110 base to confirm
the charging has begun. The light will stay on to
notify that the battery is making contact with
the charger. The battery is not charged when
it comes out of the box. It must be charged
overnight before usage.
Backup batteries may be bought and placed
in the additional charging docks located on
the base. The charging docks are labeled
in Figure 14.
Having extra batteries on hand will enable
you to easily swap batteries, without having
to wait for your current battery to recharge.
When the product is not in use, return the
headset to the base to recharge the battery.
At full volume, the battery will last approximately four (4) hours. Using lower volumes
will increase the length of the charge. An
indication that the battery should be recharged
might be the sound getting weak or noisy. The
battery takes four (4) hours to fully charge and
and can be fully charged and depleted approximately five hundred (500) times before
it should be replaced.
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
Note: The battery is not
charged when it comes out of
the box. It must be charged
overnight before usage.
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OFF
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Headset front
Base
C110 OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE HEADSET
Volume Control
There is a volume control wheel on the top of
the headset where the volume may be controlled
easily. Turn the wheel in the direction of the
“+” to increase volume and toward the “-” to
decrease the volume. See Figure 18 on page 13.
Note: The volume may or may not be affected
by the television volume controls. Please refer
to the television manual or manufacturer for
more information.
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
Powering On
When the headset arms are extended, the unit
automatically powers on. See Figure 15. When
the headset is removed from the head, the arms
will return to the “off” position. If there is no
audio signal being detected by the C110 for
ninety (90) seconds, it will power down.
Note: The infrared sensor that communicates
with the transmitter base is on the front of the
headset and should remain within sight of the
C110 base. See Figure 16.
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