Radio Shack Handsfree Speakerphone Kit Owner's Manual

Handsfree Speakerphone Kit for Sanyo

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Your RadioShack Handsfree Speakerphone Kit is easy to use.
It turns your cellular or PCS phone into a speakerphone in your
car or truck. Just plug it into any standard (negative ground)
12-volt power source, such as a cigarette-lighter socket, con­nect it to your phone, plug in the microphone, and it is ready to
use. It even automatically recharges the phone’s battery.

Warning: Always wear your seat belt. Never place a phone
where it could damage or interfere with the operation of any
passive safety device (airbags or seat belts).

Notes:

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For safety and the best performance, hold your phone
upright with a dash-mounted phone holder, available at
your local RadioShack store

• To avoid lockup of the speakerphone system, always dis­connect the speakerphone kit from power before starting
your vehicle.

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A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR
SPEAKERPHONE KIT

Plug

D

N

A

H

Speaker

P

S

E

E

R

F

S

Power & Mode

Indicator

E

N

O

H

P

R

E

K

A

E

Mode-Switching
Finger Groove

Phone

Connector

Volume

MIC

Cord

PREPARATION

1. Insert the speakerphone’s plug into your vehicle’s 12-volt
power source or cigarette-lighter socket. The green
POWER indicator lights. Turn the speaker grill toward you
to allow at least 2 inches of clearance so you can use the
mode switch on the back.

Notes:

• You might have to turn the ignition key to Accessory or

ON to power the cigarette-lighter socket.

• If your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket is difficult to

reach, outlet adapters are available at your local
RadioShack store.

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2. Plug the phone connector, located on the end of the coiled
cord, into the slot on the base of the phone. TOP should
face the same direction as the keypad. The connector will
only fit one way; do not force it.

3. Plug the microphone into the MIC jack located on the side
of the speakerphone.

Note: Replacement microphones (RSU 12294229) are
available through your local RadioShack store.

4. You can attach the microphone to either your car’s visor
or your clothing.

To use the supplied visor clip to attach the microphone to
the visor, tuck the wire into the space between the wind­shield glass and trim, or under the trim, whichever is eas­ier. Run the wire down to the dash and around the dash
edge, being careful not to put the wire where it can be
pinched by the door. Plug the microphone’s plug into the
side of the speakerphone. Make sure the microphone is
pointed toward you.

To use the small supplied lapel clip to attach the micro­phone to your clothing, attach the clip about 6 inches
below your chin. Leave a comfortable length of cord
between the microphone and the speaker. Wrap up the
excess cord so it does not interfere with vehicle operation.

Note: To avoid feedback, position the microphone so it is
not directly in line with the speaker. You might need to
turn the speaker slightly.

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5. Turn the phone on if it has not turned on automatically.
The speakerphone beeps to indicate it is working, and the
POWER indicator lights.

Note: If you are unable to make a call in handsfree mode,
contact your phone store to update the phone’s software.

Changing Modes

You can use the speakerphone in either handsfree or privacy
mode. To change modes, briefly insert your finger in the mode­switching finger groove on the back of the speaker. The switch
is an electronic optical device. When your finger breaks the
beam the indicator changes color.

Note: Disconnecting and reconnecting the cord does not
change the mode.

In handsfree mode, the phone’s internal microphone and
speaker are disabled and the phone operates like a speaker­phone. The POWER indicator lights steadily green. You can
talk and listen without holding the phone.

In privacy mode, the phone operates normally and the internal
microphone and speaker are active. The POWER indicator
turns red. Pick up the phone and use it like any other handset.

Note: Anytime the indicator is lit, power is on and the phone’s
battery is charging.

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Battery Discharge

If your cigarette-lighter socket or power outlet remains on when
the vehicle is turned off, and you plan to leave your vehicle for
more than a week, unplug the speakerphone to prevent exces­sive battery discharge and difficulty starting your vehicle.

HANDSFREE OPERATION

Outgoing Calls

With the speakerphone set to handsfree, dial a number as you
would normally, and speak in a normal voice. When you com­plete your call, press END.

Incoming Calls

When an incoming call rings on the speakerphone, press TALK
and begin speaking. Press END when you are finished.

Adjusting the Volume

You can control the speakerphone volume from your wireless
phone or the rotary volume control on the speakerphone. Keep
the volume as low as possible to comfortably hear the other
party. If the volume is too high, the other party might hear an
echo. Reduce the volume to eliminate any echo.

Adjust the speakerphone volume to a comfortable level by
moving the volume control toward the POWER indicator (loud­er), or away from the POWER indicator (softer).

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On some models of Sanyo phones, the volume of the tones
generated when pressing the buttons on the key pad cannot be
controlled by the phone. If the tones are too loud, reduce the
volume on the speakerphone. Once you complete dialing, you
might have to readjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.

Lockup

Be sure to unplug the speakerphone before starting the vehi­cle, or you may cause it to lock up. If you cannot change the
mode for either the phone or the speakerphone, the circuitry
has locked up. Reset the phone and speakerphone by discon­necting the speakerphone from power, then reconnecting it.

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A Note About Voice Quality

Wireless phones use radio waves to accommodate many users
on a radio network. Radio communications do not always pro­vide the same voice quality and reliability as your land-line
phone.

When using your wireless phone, you may experience dropped
calls, crosstalk, echo, speech distortion, or other voice quality
degradation. These distortions are generally caused by the
wireless network.

Your Handsfree Speakerphone Kit cannot improve the phone’s
performance. Variations in voice quality that you experience in
the privacy mode will be heard with the speaker and may be
louder because they are being amplified.

If you are experiencing a badly distorted call, check to see that
the phone has a good signal level, since low signal levels are
typically associated with poor voice quality. If your signal level
is good and you are still experiencing poor voice quality, hang
up and redial the number to get a different channel.

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufac turing defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra­dioShack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and deal ers. EX­CEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND
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OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR
DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI­DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF Radio Shack HAS BEEN ADVISE D
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limit ations or exclusion s may
not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warrant y period, take the product and the Ra­dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchas e date t o any RadioSha ck s tore. Radi oShack will ,
at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replac e the pr oduct with on e of the same or si milar d esign; or
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abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abn ormal usage, failure to follow instructions, impro per
installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess vol tage or cur­rent; (b) any repairs other than those p rovided by a RadioSha ck Authori zed Service Facility;
(c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping
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reinstallation.
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