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CLA7v2

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Congratulations on your purchase of the CLA7v2

Amplified powered Neckloop from ClearSounds

Communication

The CLA7v2 is designed to be

used with a variety of connectivity cords allowing

you to use it as an amplified audio neckloop with

a variety of devices including cellphones, cordless

telephones, corded telephones w/jacks, ipods,

personal listening devices, radios and other sound

generating devices.
The CLA7v2 generates an induction (loop) signal

that is picked up by the telecoil of your hearing

aid(s) (this option is activated by setting the

hearing aid(s) to the “T” or “MT” position). The

CLA7v2 with its enhanced connectivity cable

options is now compatible with most audio

producing devices. For your cellular phone (you

may need to purchase an adapter connector if your

cellular phone is not equipped with a built-in 2.5

mm jack). If your cell store does not know about

adapters, tell them that you need the 2.5mm

mono adapter that makes TTYs accessible to your

cell phone as mandated by the (ADA) Americans

with Disabilities Act. The CLA7v2 should give you

many years of successful operation.
please read this User Manual carefully in order to

get the very best results from your CLA7v2. This

will tell you how to set up the CLA7v2 correctly

and explain all the features to you.

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Keep the manual for easy reference.
please visit our web site at www.clearsounds.com

to:

• Register your product

• Download additional manuals and

trouble shooting tips

PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONdITIONS fOR USE

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand the Installation Guide &

User Manual.
When using your neckloop, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person,

including the following.

WARNING:

To avoid the possibility of

electrical shock, do not 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.

WARNING:

Avoid using the product during

electrical storms. There may be a remote

risk of electric shock from lightning. If an

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electrical storm is present in your

immediate area, the possibility of

electrical shock still exists.

WARNING: Do not use the product if you suspect

a gas leak in the area. The product’s electrical

contacts could create a spark, which could ignite

any heavy concentration of leaking gas.

fEATURES & fUNCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

for Batteries

To reduce the risk of fire or personal injury –

read and follow these instructions:

Use only the approved battery in

your CLA7v2.
Do not dispose of the battery in a

fire as it may explode. Check with

local codes for possible special

disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the battery.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and

may cause damage to the eyes and

skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling batteries

try not to have the battery come in

contact with conducting materials

such as rings, bracelets and keys.

The battery or conduction material

may overheat and cause burns.
observe proper polarity

orientation.

NOTE:

please check that your telephone

equipment is UL/ETL approved before connecting

the ClearSounds CLA7v2 into the headset jack.

please refer to your owners manual or contact

the telephone manufacturer.

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Installing the Batteries

IMPORTANT:

The CLA7v2 needs to be

disconnected from the telephone before

installing the batteries.

open the battery compartment door

located on the back of your CLA7v2 by

pulling back the latch.
Insert correctly (2) AAA alkaline

batteries (included) in the battery

compartment. Be sure to observe

battery polarity as imprinted on the

base of the compartment.
Snap the battery compartment door

back in place.
The CLA7v2 is ready to use.

NOTE:

The batteries will have approximately

hours of talk time before needing

replacement. Battery life will depend on actual

usage and amplified levels.

Low Battery Indicator

The low battery indicator monitors the condition

of the batteries. This LED indicator will turn red

to indicate the batteries should be changed.

The indicator will only turn red while in use.

Replace batteries as soon as possible with 2

AAA Alkaline batteries.

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Making And Receiving Calls

place the wire around your neck and insert

the round connector plug into the Neckloop

Quick Disconnect plug, forming a loop.

IMPORTANT: To have the Neckloop operate

Properly, you will need to be sure the

connection is double clicked.

Depending on the type of device you are

connecting to, select the proper connectivity

cord and connect the CLA7v2 end to the

base of the CLA7v2 unit and the other

end into the 2.5mm or 3.5mm jack on the

device you are using.
Switch your hearing aid to “T” or “MT”

mode.
press the “oN/oFF” button on the side of

the CLA7v2 the LED light will turn green

indicating the neckloop is on.
Use your telephone or other device in

the normal way (ie. making and receiving

calls). See the phone’s owner’s manual for

instruction.
Since the CLA7v2 has a built in microphone,

you will not need to hold the phone to your

ear, but can use it in conjunction with a belt

clip. Simply keep the phone in your pocket

or place it on a stable surface.

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During the call, you can adjust the volume

of the CLA7v2 by using the volume control

knob located on the side of the unit.
You can also manually adjust the volume

level on your phone if the sound quality is

unsatisfactory.
on completion of the call, press the oN/oFF

button and the LED will turn off indicating

the neckloop is no longer in use.
Reset your hearing aid if needed.

10.

Note:

your phone does not have a 2.5mm jack,

an adapter may be required. Check with the

manufacturer of the telephone equipment.

Note: If your phone does not have a 2.5mm

jack, a 2.5mm adapter may be required.

Check with the manufacturer of the tele-

phone equipment or the store where you

purchased the cell phone or other device.

USING YOUR CONNECTIVITY

CORdS

Your CLA7v2 comes with 4 connectivity cords.

That are connected to the bottom of the CLA7v2

using the Connectivity Jack as shown in the

features diagram.

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Cord

Use With

Benefits

3.5mm to

2.5mm

Mono

Handsfree

Cordless

•

phones
Cell phones

•

Certain

•

Corded

phones

Allows hands

free connections

with cordless

phones, corded

phones, and

cellular phones

that have

Mono 2.5mm

jacks for 2 way

conversations

using the

neckloop’s

microphone.

3.5 mm

to 2.5mm

Stereo

Handsfree

Newer Cell

•

phones

Allows hands

free connections

with newer cell

phones that use

2.5mm Stereo

jacks for 2 way

conversations

using the

neckloop’s

microphone.

3.5mm to

3.5mm

Mono

Audio

(listening

only)

personal

•

Listening

systems; i.e.,

Soundwizard,

pocketalker

This cord will be

used with corded

phones that

use a 3.5mm

mono jack for

connection to

neckloops and

headsets.

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3.5mm

Stereo

Audio
(listening

only)

ipod, Mp3

•

players

This cord is used

for listening

only, there is

no microphone

capability with

this cord.This

cord will be

used with most

audio devices

that use stereo

connectors for

their headsets.

Notes on the connectivity cords:

Standard mono cell phone 2.5mm jacks have

two black bands; 2.5mm jacks that are used

with stereo music have three black bands. Your

CLA7v2 comes with connectivity cords for both

2.5mm Mono and 2.5mm Stereo connectors.

If your Cell Store cannot tell you which type

of connector you have on your phone, you will

need to use the trial and error method.
If you need a 2.5mm adapter for your cell

phone, ask for the adapter that makes the cell

phone compliant with the TTY requirement of

the Americans with Disabilities Act and use the

CLA7v2’s 2.5mm Mono Connectivity Cord.
The CLA7v2 can work with cell phones that have

stereo music capabilities. Use the connectivity

cord that has the 2.5mm stereo connector on

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one end. The 2.5mm stereo connector will have

3 black bands.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIdE

No Sound

1.  Battery may be dead.
2.  Battery may be in backwards.
3.  Verify that the CLA7v2 is turned on.
4.  Verify that the phone is turned on.
5.  Check  if  the  plug  of  the  CLA7v2  is

plugged all the way in.

Weak Sound

1.  Weak battery.
2.  Turn up the volume on the CLA7v2.
3.  Turn up the volume on the phone.
4.  Check your hearing aid – weak battery.
5.  Check  your  hearing  aid  –  weak  or

damaged t-coil.

The CLA7v2 Amplified powered Neckloop has

been designed to give you years of dependable

service. To ensure the utmost in performance,

follow these guidelines in caring for your

CLA7v2 Neckloop:

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Keep the unit out of the reach of small

children.
If the CLA7v2 is not in use do not store

the CLA7v2 with batteries installed for

an extended length of time.
Store your CLA7v2 in a dry place.

Do not expose your CLA7v2 to excessive

moisture, humidity or steam.
Avoid dropping or knocking the unit.

Avoid electric shock by keeping the

CLA7v2 away from water (i.e., bathroom,

kitchen sink, etc.)
Keep fresh batteries in your CLA7v2

and be aware that your CLA7v2 will stop

functioning when the batteries die.
Do not clean with harsh chemicals,

cleaning

solvents

abrasive

detergents. To clean, wipe with a soft

cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-

and-water solution.

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SPECIfICATIONS

Maximum Gain:

30dB in Wide Band (300 to 3400 Hz)

•

Up to 30dB with full cellular volume or other

•

type device at full volume.

dimensions:

Base Size: 78mm x 44.5mm x 20.5mm

•

Weight: 54.8 g with batteries

•

Power Requirements:

Batteries (2) AAA Batteries

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LIMITEd ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

The neckloop is warranted by ClearSounds

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against manufacturing defect in material and

workmanship under normal use for one (1)

year from the date of purchase. Connectivity

Cords are warranted by ClearSounds

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against

manufacturing defect in material and

workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days.

Should you experience a problem, contact

our customer service department or visit our

website at www.clearsounds.com.
Be sure to save your sales receipt as proof

of purchase date should you need warranty

service.
Within a period of one year from purchase

date, ClearSounds Communication

will repair

or replace (our discretion) your neckloop

unit, if a defect in materials or workmanship

is found. If we elect to replace your neckloop,

we may replace it with a new or reconditioned

product of the same or similar design. Repair

or replacement will be warranted for a period

of 90 days or the remainder of the warranty

period (from original purchase date), whichever

is longer. Connectivity cords will be warranted

for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. If

we elect to replace or replace your connectivity

cords, repair or replacement will be warranted

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for a period of 30 days or the remainder of the

warranty period (from original purchase date),

whichever is longer.
The warranty does not cover accidents,

negligence or breakage to any parts. This

includes shipping damage, failure to follow

instructions, misuse, fire, floods, use of

incompatible accessories, Acts of God or failure

in your phone service carrier’s line service. The

product must not be tampered with or taken

apart by anyone who is not an authorized

ClearSounds Communication

representative.

Tampering with the phone will void any written

or implied warranties.
ClearSounds Communication

shall not be

responsible for loss of time, inconvenience, loss

of use of your neckloop, property damage by

the neckloop or any consequential damages.

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Shipping cost must be prepaid and the product

must be packaged appropriately for shipping.

IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR

WARRANTY AND MUST BE RETAINED AND

PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY

CLAIM.

Service in United States

Service in CANAdA

ClearSounds Communications

ClearSounds Canada

Attention: Repair Center
1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155
Naperville, IL 60540
USA
800-965-9043

Check our website www.clearsounds.com for

additional information and to download

additional manuals and information.

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