Congratulations on your purchase of the A1600 phone from
ClearSounds Communications®. Please read this User Manual
carefully in order to get the best use out of your new phone. This
phone is designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing
loss. Keep this manual near the phone for easy reference.
Please visit our website at www.clearsounds.com to register
your product, download additional manuals and review troubleshooting tips.
Be sure to save your sales receipt as your proof of purchase
should you need warranty service. The serial number for this
product is located on the underside of the base.
Warranty Service – This product is designed to provide years
of quality service. However, if there is a malfunction and
the troubleshooting recommendations on pages 88-90 do
not resolve the problem, follow the warranty procedure on
pages 95-96 .
█ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the Installation Guide and User Manual.
When using your phone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to person, including the following:
WARNING: The A1600 phone is capable of amplifying sounds
to a loud volume. It is important to instruct all potential users
of its proper operation. It is advised to adjust the volume
control to the minimum level (Low) when not in use and alert
other users that hearing damage can potentially
result from misuse.
WARNING: Use only the power supply indicated in
the User’s Manual.
WARNING: To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not
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use this product near water (For example, near a bathtub,
wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool) while in the bathtub or shower or when
you are wet. If the phone becomes submerged in water, do not
attempt to retrieve it until after you have unplugged the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet and the line cord from the
modular wall jack. Do not plug the phone back in until it has
dried completely.
WARNING: Avoid using the phone during electrical storms.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
If the electrical storm is present in your immediate area,
possibility of electrical shock exists.
WARNING: Do not use the phone if you suspect a gas leak in
the area. The phone’s electrical contact could create a spark,
which could ignite any heavy concentration of leaking gas.
WARNING: When cleaning, unplug the phone first, and then
use a damp cloth to wipe. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners on the phone.
WARNING: No phone should ever be placed near an open
radiator or heating register.
WARNING: Occasionally a power surge can occur on electrical
lines without warning. With any electrical device that you plug
into an outlet, it is suggested you use a surge protector. A
surge protector will prevent power surges from damaging your
phone. Surge protectors are simple devices available at your
local hardware store.
WARNING: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as
this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Never push any object through the slots in the
phone. They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could results in risk of fire or electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not cover slots and opening on the units, they
are needed for ventilation and protection against overheating.
WARNING: Stop using the phone if dropped or if it
becomes damaged.
WARNING: Ring volume is very loud and can damage your
hearing. Never put your ear close to the ringer.
WARNING: Pay attention to the polarity of the batteries
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and insert the rechargeable batteries in accordance with the
polarity symbols. Use only batteries identified as acceptable
and never use alkaline batteries, which can cause personal
injury as well as damage to the unit.
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This phone meets the FCC standards for Hearing Aid
Compatibility.
IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR WARRANTY
AND MUST BE RETAINED AND PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
Port for (optional) ClearSounds Bed Shaker
Shaker/Strobe Ringer Select
Amplification Reset Override Switch for
Headset & Neckloop (ON/OFF)
AC Power Adapter Jack
Phone Line Cord Jack
LEFT SIDE OF BASE
Audio (3.5mm) Headset / Neckloop Jack
Telephone (2.5mm) Headset / Neckloop Jack
Handset Cord Jack
RIGHT SIDE OF BASE
New Call/Voice Mail Indicator Switch
Speakerphone and Ringer Volume Controls
Memory Card (Record Speed Dial Names/Numbers)
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UNDERSIDE OF BASE
Back Light ON/OFF Switch
Empty Compartment
Memory Card
KEY DESCRIPTIONS
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HANDSET
Dial Key
Make/Answer a call
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a
call, as described on page 62.
End Key
Long press to activate power on/off, as described
on page 58.
Navigation Key:
Up scroll for lists and menu options
Increase the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call
Enter the Caller ID (CID) book, as described on page 69.
Down scroll for lists and menu options
Decrease the earpiece/speakerphone volume during a call
Enter the Phonebook, as described on page 72.
Enter the redial list, as described on page 66.
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number or storing a
phonebook entry, as described on page 72.
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Soft Keys
Two soft keys are used to select functions
displayed directly above each of the soft keys
(on the bottom line of the display). Functions
displayed above the soft key will change as you
move through the menu.
One-touch memories
Store up to 4 numbers for one-touch memory
dialing, as described on page 65.
Star Key
Press and hold to turn on/off keypad lock
function, as described on page 75.
0 Key
Press and hold to activate the shaker and visual
ringer function, as described on page 57.
BASE
Program Key
Use to store numbers.
Emergency Key
Use for emergency speed dialing, as described
on page 37.
Amplify Key
Press to add an extra level of amplification &
tone to headset or neckloop, as described
on page 35.
Redial Key
Last number redial, as described on page .
Insert a pause when pre-dialing a number, as
described on page 37.
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Speaker Key
Make/Answer/End a call
Activates the speakerphone if pressed during a
call, as described on page 36.
Soft Keys
Two soft keys are used to select functions
displayed directly above each of the soft keys
(on the bottom line of the display). Functions
displayed above the soft key will change as you
move through the menu.
Up/Down Keys
Scroll for menu options. Enter the CID book, as
described on page 42.
Volume Up/Down Key
Use to adjust the volume of the ringer, talking
dialing and talking Caller ID.
Volume & Tone Keys
Use to adjust the volume and tone of the
headset or neckloop, as described on page 34.
Page Key
Use to register handset(s), as described on page
Use to help locate the handset if you can’t find
it, as described on page 75.
Call Waiting Key
To disconnect a call and re-establish dial tone
or to switch over to another caller if you use call
waiting, as described on page 41.
Headset Key
Use for hands-free calls with a 2.5mm handsfree headset or neckloop, as described on
page 33.
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BASE ANSWERING MACHINE
Play/Stop Key
Press to start or stop the Message or
Memo playing
Skip Key
Press to play the next message
Repeat Key
Press once to play the current message
Press twice to play the previous message
Delete Key
While playing an incoming message, press and
hold this key to delete the current message.
When the answering machine is ON, press and
hold this key to delete all of the messages.
Memo Key
Press and hold this key to record a memo (it will
be stored as a new message)
HANDSET LCD ICON DESCRIPTIONS
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New Call (top center)
Indicates you have missed one or more calls
Message Waiting (top center)
Indicates you have one or more voice
mail messages.
Off Hook (top right)
Indicates the line is engaged
Hands-Free (top right)
Indicates the hands-free function (handset
speakerphone) is engaged, as described on page
62.
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Battery (top right)
Indicates battery charge level
Shaker (top center)
Indicates the shaker and visual ringer are
enabled, as described on page 57.
Signal (top left)
Indicates the current signal strength. If the
handset is too far from the base, this icon will
blink on the LCD.
Alarm (top center)
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a
specific time, as described on page 75.
Keypad Lock (top left)
Appears when the keypad is locked, as described
on page 75.
Incoming Message (center right)
Appears when you have new answering
machine message(s)
█ INSTALLATION STEPS
Installation of Your ClearSounds® A1600 DECT 6.0
Amplified Cordless Freedom Deluxe Phone™ is easy. There
are some basic steps you need to take when you set-up your
phone for the first time.
If at any time you have questions about your phone after
reading this manual, please contact the ClearSounds®
Customer Service Department at 1-800-965-9043.
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█ PARTS CHECKLIST
Check the contents of the box - The A16000 should contain:
1. Phone base
1 2 3
2. Cordless Handset
3. Batteries
4. Phone Line Cords
4 5 6
5. AC Adapter
6. Carrying Clip
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█ PHONE INSTALLATION
The phone should be located in an area where it is easy to
see the visual display and lighted ringer. Choose an area
near a phone wall jack (RJ11C) and power outlet. To avoid
potential interference, the phone should not be located near
electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television
or microwave ovens.
Begin by removing the clear plastic Caller ID protective
tab from the handset and the base. This film tab is
only for display and to protect your Caller ID displays
during shipping.
Connecting Lines
1. Connect one end of the 6 ft phone
cord to the line jack on the back of
the base and connect the other end
to a modular phone jack.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into the
jack on the back of the base, then
plug the AC adapter into a standard
to AC outlet / to phone jack
electrical outlet or surge protector.
Note: The adapter is required for the phone to work.
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Installing Batteries
Three AAA re-chargeable Ni-MH batteries come with your
phone. You must install the handset batteries before using
your phone.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by sliding it downwards.
2. Insert the new batteries. Be
sure to observe battery polarity
as imprinted on the inside of
the compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover by sliding upward until it
clicks into place
Note: The batteries need to be replaced if they do not recover
their full storage capacity after recharging. Check the battery
icon on the LCD to see the battery charge level.
When replacing the batteries, always use good quality Ni-MH
AAA re-chargeable batteries.
Charging the Handset
1. Place the handset into the base. The LCD
screen will light up and you will hear a
beep to indicate charging has begun.
2. Important: Before initial operation,
you should fully charge the handset
for at least 15 hours.
3. After the batteries are fully charged, check for dial tone by
pressing the dial key on the handset.
When battery power is very low and you place the handset on
the base, the display will show . Check the
battery icon on the LCD to see the battery charge level.
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Using the Handset Carrying Clip
You may choose to use the optional belt clip provided with
your handset.
1. To attach, slide the belt clip down onto the
grooves. Press the tabs on the belt clip into
the slots to attach.
2. To remove, insert a screwdriver along the
edge of one of its “arms” and release the clip
and then lift it off.
Using your Phone with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
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Your phone can be used with hearing aids and cochlear implants
equipped with a telecoil (T-coil). Adjust your hearing aid
“T-switch” to the “T” position. Make sure to hold the handset
close to your T-coil.
MENU NAVIGATION
SETTING UP YOUR BASE SPEAKERPHONE
█ MENU
Screen Navigation
If you press under the word Back on the screen from any
menu, the phone returns to the previous screen. The phone
will automatically return to the main screen from any menu if
no key is pressed for 20 seconds.
“Standby” can mean that you are at the main screen or can
also mean that you are not on a live call and do not have dial
tone engaged.
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To Access a MENU Option
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display
the main menu list.
2. To scroll through menu options, press or repeatedly.
The menu item that is currently selected will be highlighted.
3. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press under
the word Select or Save.
4. Repeat if necessary.
To Access a MENU Option
Press under the word Back or Exit on the screen from any
menu and the phone returns to the previous screen. Continue
to press under the word Back or Exit to return to the
main screen. The phone will automatically return to the main
screen from any menu if no key is pressed for 20 seconds.
To Exit from any MENU
Press under the word Back or Exit on the screen from
any menu and the phone returns to the previous screen.
Continue to press under the word Back or Exit to return
to the main screen. The phone will automatically return
to the main screen from any menu if no key is pressed
for 20 seconds.
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MENU MAP – this identifies how the menu is displayed for navigation
Main Menu
PhoneBook (PhoneBk)
(p. 43)
Set Display
(p. 23)
Set Phone
(p. 28)
Submenu I
Options (p. 45)
Set Language (p. 23)
Set Contrast (p. 24)
Dim: X--->x (p. 24)
Hour Format (p. 25)
Date Format (p. 25)
Set Ring (p. 28)
Call Waiting (p. 31)
Submenu II
Play Voice
Record Voice
Erase Voice
Edit
Erase
Level 1-7
On or Off
12 hour clock or 24
hour clock
MM/DD or DD/MM
Ringer Volume
Ringer Tone
Keypad Tones
ON or OFF
On or OFF
Date and Time (p. 25)
Set Talk (p. 32)
Set Flash (p. 30)
Dialing Mode (p. 30)
AUTO ON HOOK (p. 31)
DIALING TALKING
(p. 32)
CID TALKING (p. 32)
REVIEW TALKING(p.32)
VOICE PROMPT (p. 23)
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100ms, 300ms, or
600ms
Tone or Pulse
ON or OFF
ON or OFF
ON or OFF
ON or OFF
Main Menu
Submenu I
Submenu II
TAM setup (p. 77)
TAM ON/OFF (p. 77)
Outgoing Msg (p. 80)
Ring Number (p.78)
Security ID (p. 87)
ICM Voice Slow (p. 86)
Play OGM
Record OGM
Change OGM
Erase OGM
2,4,6,8, toll saver
ON or OFF
LCD DISPLAY
Reminder: Press under the word Back or Exit from any
menu to return to the previous screen. Otherwise, after 20
seconds, the phone will automatically return to the main screen
from any menu if no key is pressed.
█ LCD SETTINGS
Language Setting
The phone base supports up to 4 predefined languages:
English, French, Spanish, German. Changing the language will
cause the menu to be displayed in the new language. To select
a language:
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display
the main menu list.
2. Press or to scroll to Set Display and then press
under the word Select.
3. Press under the word Select to select Language.
4. The languages will be displayed. Press or to scroll
through the language options. Each language will be
displayed in its own native translation.
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5. Select the desired language and then press under
the word Select.
To go back to the English menu if you can’t read the current
language displayed:
1. Press the right soft key ( ).
2. Press the left soft key ( ).
3. Press the left soft key ( ).
4. Press or to find “English” in the list of languages.
5. Press the left soft key ( ) to save the setting.
Contrast Setting
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the
main menu list.
2. Press under the word Select to access Set Display.
3. Press to scroll to Set Contrast and then press under
the word Select.
4. Press or repeatedly to choose from the 8 available
contrast levels and then press under the word Select.
Switch to Smaller Font
If you select ON, when you pre-dial a number and the number
exceeds 8 digits, the font will be switched to a smaller size
automatically.
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display
the main menu list.
2. Press under the word Select to access Set Display.
3. Press to scroll to Dim:X--->x and then press under
the word Select.
4. Press or to choose between ON/OFF and then
press under the word Select.
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If you have Caller ID service, the date and hour will be
automatically set when you receive your first call. If you
currently do not have Caller ID service through your phone
company, please follow the directions below. You can change
the format of the time and date to your preference.
Hour Format Setting
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the
main menu list.
2. Press under the word Select to access Set Display.
3. Press or to scroll to Hour Format and then press
under the word Select.
4. Press or to choose between 12 hour clock and 24
hour clock and then press under the word Select.
Date Format Setting
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display
the main menu list.
2. Press under the word Select to access Set Display.
3. Press or to scroll to Date Format and then press
under the word Select.
4. Press or to choose between MM/DD and DD/MM
and then press under the word Select.
Set Date & Time
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the
main menu list.
2. Press or to scroll to Date and Time and then press
under the word Select.
3. Enter the current time using the numeric keypad and
use the to select AM/PM and then press under
the word Save.
4. Enter the current date using the numeric keypad and then
press under the word Save.
5. Enter the current year using the numeric keypad and then
press under the word Save.
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Note: If you select 12 - Hour clock, AM/PM will appear at the
right of the time in standby mode. If you select 12 – Hour, you
will still need to enter the time in the 24 – Hour format.
█ LCD Descriptions
Your A1600 base has a large LCD screen that provides useful
information. Your screen has a backlight that automatically
switches off after 15 seconds of inactivity. You may permanently
turn ON the LCD backlight by using the switch on the back of
the display and select the ON position.
In standby mode, the large LCD display will show as below:
IMPORTANT: The word TOTAL refers to the total number of
available Caller ID records
The word NEW refers to the total number of new Caller ID
records that have not yet been reviewed
The word MSG refers to the total number of new
messages received.
Notification for new messages will be displayed before
new Caller ID records. Once you have listened to your new
messages, the LCD will next display the new Caller ID records.
If you forget to connect the phone line cord, “No line” will show on the screen.
When you press the Menu soft key, the display
will show the main menu. Use the or key to
scroll through the menu and select the desired
one and then press under the word Select
to confirm.
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When a new call comes in, the screen will
display the caller’s phone number and/or name
(provided that you subscribe to this service
through your local telephone provider).
Shows the total and new calls to be reviewed. In
the example, there are 16 calls in total, which
includes 12 new calls.
Shows the total of new messages. In the
example, there are 2 new messages and the
display will show MSG 02.
If the caller has exercised the option to prevent
his name and number from being sent, Private
will show on the display.
This message will display when someone
calls from another country, an area where the
telephone company is not offering the caller
identification services or is not yet providing
number delivery to your area.
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Reviewing Voice Mail Messages
You must subscribe to Voice Mail from your phone service
provider to use this feature. NOTE: You are not able to
utilize voice mail and the built-in answering machine at
the same time.
When a voice mail message is left, the screen will display
“New voice mail” and the message will be saved as a call.
If you have new messages, you will hear a stutter dial tone
when you pick up the handset. The phone has a voice mail
message indicator light, which will blink when you have
new voice mail messages and will continue to flash until
the message has been retrieved. Follow the steps provided
from your phone provider to listen to your message(s).
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Note: You may permanently turn off the red flashing visual
indicator for both message waiting and new calls by simply
setting the indicator to the OFF position (this switch is located
on the right side of the telephone).
PHONE BASE SETTINGS
Reminder: Press under the word Back from any menu to
return to the previous screen. Otherwise, after 20 seconds,
the phone will automatically return to the main screen from
any menu if no key is pressed.
█ Ringer Setting
Audible Ringer
You can adjust the ringer of your phone and you can also
select a ring tone.
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display
the main menu list.
2. Press to scroll to Set Phone and then press under
the word Select.
3. Press under the word Select to access Set Ring.
4. Press under the word Select to access Ringer Volume.
5. Press or to select the volume (volume 1-volume 6,
or OFF). When adjusting the Volume, the base plays the
selected loudness.
6. Press under the word Select to confirm.
7. To adjust the ring tone, press to scroll to Ringer Tone.
8. Press or to select the desired ring tone from the 10
melodies. When adjusting the Melody, the handset plays
the selected melody.
9. Press under the word Select.
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In standby mode, you can adjust the ringer volume by using
the Volume Control V- or V+ on the right side of the phone.
The display will show the current level. For example: Volume
3. You will also hear the audible ringer at each level you select.
Visual Ringer & Shaker Option
Your phone is equipped with a bright LED light that can flash
a very bright light when the phone rings. If you have selected
the LED light to be ON, it will flash on all volume levels.
Your phone is equipped with a 3.5mm vibrating alert jack for
an optional bed shaker (purchased separately) to alert you
when the phone is ringing. Simply plug it into the shaker jack
and place it between your mattress and box spring or under
the cushion of a chair. When the phone rings, the pad will
vibrate with each ring of the phone.
█ Keypad Tones Setting
Your ClearSounds® A1600 comes from the factory preset for
menu Keypad Tones ON. This refers to having an audible tone
when navigating the menu to verify a selection. To change this
setting:
1. Press under the word Menu on the screen to display the
main menu list.
2. Press to scroll to Set Phone and then press under
the word Select.
3. Press under the word Select again to select Set Ring.
4. Press or to scroll to Keypad Tones and then press
under the word Select.
5. Press or to choose between ON/OFF and then press
under the word Select.
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