Geemarc CLA9T, CLA9 User Manual

CLA9/CLA9T

AMPLIFIED HEARING ASSISTANT

AMPLIFICATEUR PORTATIF

AMPLIFICATOR PORTATIL

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Index

Introduction 4

- Unpacking the CLA9/CLA9T 5

Description 6

- General Description 7

Installation 8

- Setting Up 8

- Earpiece

Using the CLA9/CLA9T 9

- Turning the CLA9/CLA9T On and Off 9

- Tone and Balance Setting 9

- CLA9T only 9

- Tone & balance setting 9

Troubleshooting 10

Safety Information 11

Regulatory Compliance 12

Guarantee 13

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc CLA9/CLA9T.
The CLA9/CLA9T is a rechargeable assistive listening device. It
amplifies speech together with sounds from a variety of sources like
TV , radio and telephone.

The CLA9/CLA9T enables the device to act as a compliment to your
Hearing Aids when using the headphones. If you use an inductive
neck loop instead of the headset, the built in T -coil in the CLA9T enables
the device to act as a compliment to your Hearing Aid.

Note : users of digital hearing aids must make sure their aids have
been programmed for use with the “T” setting.

It is important that you read the instructions below in order to use your
Geemarc CLA9 or CLA9T to its full potential. Keep this user guide in a
safe place for future reference.

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Introduction

Unpacking the CLA9 and CLA9T

When unpacking the CLA9/CLA9T, you should find the following in
the box:

- CLA9 or CLA9T Conversation Piece

- Earphone with rubber ear cushions

- 2.4V (4/5AAA) Rechargeable Battery

- Travel charger

- Black velvet carrying case for CLA9/CLA9T Conversation Piece

- A microphone with "holder" and 3m lead (CLA9T only)

- A lanyard

- A belt clip

- 1 User Guide

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Description

General Description

Microphone port

Internal microphone

Mode Switch (MIC or T)

CLA9T only

Charging port

Earpiece port

CLA9/CLA9T

Conversation piece

On/Off Volume control

wheel

Charge and On LED

Belt clip

Battery Compartment Cover

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Tone & Balance

Setting

Plug for the battery pack

Description

Space for Battery-pack

or batteries

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Installation

Setting Up

Open the battery compartment. Insert the supplied rechargeable
battery (2.4V ) into the battery compartment located on the rear of the
CLA9/CLA9T Conversation Piece.

You also have the option to insert 2 single batteries ( 1.5V AAA non
rechargeable ) instead of the one supplied .

Plug the battery charger in to the main supply and plug the other end
of the lead into the charging port on the left hand side of the CLA9/
CLA9T Conversation Piece. Switch the main supply on.

If the 'On' LED turns red when in use, the CLA9/CLA9T needs
recharging, or replace with new batteries if standard AAA are inst alled.
During charging, the LED turns on green. When fully charged , the
LED will be off.

Earpiece

Insert the earpiece lead into the earpiece port found on the base of
the Conversation Piece.

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Using the CLA9/CLA9T

T urning the CLA9/CLA9T On and Off

Insert earpiece into ear. Ensure the mode switch is set to MIC (CLA9T).
Roll the On/Off Volume control wheel upwards. The On LED will
display Green. Adjust the Volume to a comfortable level by rolling the
On/Off Volume control wheel.

T o turn the CLA9/CLA9T of f or on, roll the On/Off V olume control wheel
downwards. The Green LED will switch off and OFF will be showing
on the On/Off Volume control wheel .

CLA9T only

The CLA9T can be used in rooms especially equipped with a magnetic
loop (conference …etc) due to its "built in T coil". Simply by setting
the mode switch to T, the CLA9T will receive the emitted magnetic
waves then amplify them to your earpiece. You will receive all the
benefits of the "built in T coil".

An external microphone is supplied and can be connected in the socket
"Mic" ( option for the CLA9), then set the switch to "Mic" position, in
this case the "built in T coil" is disabled.

Microphone

The CLA9/CLA9T products come with an internal microphone which
enables you to hear all the surrounding sounds.

Tone and Balance Setting

The tone and Balance can be adjusted by using the controls found
within the battery compartment.

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T roubleshooting

The 'On' LED is Red

- Charge the battery if the battery pack is used or replace with new
batteries if standard AAA batteries are installed.

The CLA9/CLA9T appears not to be working

- Make sure that the headset is securely plugged in

- Make sure that the volume is correctly adjusted

- Make sure that the battery is fully charged or use good batteries

- Make sure the mode switch is set to MIC if using earpiece or T if
using an induction loop (CLA9T).

The CLA9/CLA9T Is not charging

- Make sure that the power supply cord is plugged in correctly i.e. into
a working wall socket and into the CLA9/CLA9T Conversation Piece.

- Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly and is of the
recommended type.

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Safety Information

General

Do not open the unit. Contact the helpline for all repairs.

Cleaning

Clean the CLA9/CLA9T with a soft cloth. Never use polishes or
cleaning agents - they could damage the finish or the electronic
pieces inside.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

Always ensure there is a free flow of air over the surfaces of the
CLA9/CLA9T.

Do not place any part of your product in water and do not use it in
damp or humid conditions e.g. bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to fire or other hazardous conditions.

Avoid touching the CLA9/CLA9T Conversation Piece with clothing or
hands, as this can create excessive noise.

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