Radio Shack HS-1976 User Manual
HS-1976 Behind-the-Head Headset with Boom Microphone
Cat. No.
43-1976
Your RadioShack HS-1976 Behind-the-Head Headset
with Boom Microphone gives you portable, convenient
communication. Using the ultra-light headset while you
make and receive calls, you can keep your hands free to
do other things. The headset connects easily to many
cordless or cellular phones that have a
jack.
Your headset includes these features:
Reversible Ear Piece — lets you wear t he headset o ver
either ear.
Swivel Ear Hanger — suitable for left-handed or right-
handed.
Flex ible Microphone Boom — lets you adjust the micro-
phone’s position so callers can hear you more clearly.
Lapel Clip — lets you securely anchor the headset’s
modular cord to your clothing to prevent the headset from
slipping.
Ear Muff — reduces ambient sou nd and provides a comfortable listening experience and c an be easily replaceable for hygiene purposes.
3
/32-inch (2.5mm)
ADJUSTING THE HEADSET
1. Place the headset over either ear as shown.
2. Hold the headset i n pl ace and adjust the micropho ne
boom until it is about even with your chin. Experiment
until you find the most comfortable position.
3. Attach the cord’s lapel clip to your clothing. Leave
enough slack in the co rd so y ou can m ov e your head
without pulling the headset.
Microphone Sponge — minimize the wind sound while
you talk to the microphone and can be easily replaceable
for hygiene purposes.
Hearing-Aid Compatible — lets you use the headset
with telephone designed to work with hearing aids that
have a T (telephone) switch.
CONNECTING THE HEADSET
Insert the headset’s mini plug into the 3/32-inch (2.5 mm)
jack of a cordless or cellular phone.
4. Adjust the sound source’s volume to a required level.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you
use the headset.
• Set the phone’s volume to the lowest set ting before
you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust
the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
Extended high- volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over
time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that doe s not cause discomfort might still
damage your hearing.
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Traffic Safety
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not use the headset with your cellular telephone when
operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near
traffic. Doing so can creat e a t raffic hazard and could be
illegal in s ome areas.
If you use the he adset with your cellular tele phone whil e
riding a bicycle, be very careful. Do not listen to a continuous broadcast. Even though some earphones/headphones let you hear some out side sounds when listening
at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic
hazard.
Your RadioShack HS-1976 Behind-the-Head Headset
with Boom Microp hone is an example of supe rior design
and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help
you care for your headset so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the headset dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Handle the headset gently and carefully. Don’t drop
it.
• Use and store the head set only in normal temperature environments.
• Keep the headset away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the headset with a damp cloth occ asionally to
keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the headset’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate
your headset’s warranty. If your heads et is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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