Radio Shack 43-231C User Manual

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Cat. No. 43-231C

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Telephone Listener

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack Telephone Listener amplifies your calls through its built-in
speaker so everyone in the room can hear. The Listener’s features include:

Suction Cup Pickup Coil

— makes attachment to the tel eph one ea sy and con­venient. The coil is designed so you can attach it (depending on the type of
phone you use) to just about anywhere on the phone.

Volume Control

Two Power Sources

— lets you adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

— let you power your Listener from an internal battery or

standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter).
Mounting Options — you can place the Listener on a desk top or table, or

mount it directly on the wall.

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1999 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ..................................................................................................... 4

Connecting to Power ................................................................................ 4

Using Battery Power .......................................................................... 4

Using AC Power ................................................................................ 6

Mounting ................................................................................................... 8

Connecting and Testing the Listener ........................................................ 9

Operation ...................................................................................................... 12

Care ............................................................................................................... 13

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PREPARATION

CONNECTING TO POWER

You can power your Listener from either an internal battery or AC power.

Using Battery Power

To power the Listener from an internal battery, you need one 9-volt battery (not
supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend Ra­dioShack alkaline batteries.

Caution:

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Always use a fresh battery of the required size and recommended

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1. Insert a coin into the slot between the front
and back halves of the case, and twist it
slightly to separate the halves, then lift off the
front case.

2. Snap the battery connector over the battery’s
terminals.

3. Place the battery on top of the foam cushion
inside the front case, then place the back
case over the front case and snap it closed.

When the Listener’s volume drops or the sound
distorts, replace the 9-volt battery.

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