ClearOne comm MAXTM EX Telephone manual

6		Getting Started

Using your MAX EX conferencing phone

To make a call

1. Press the ON/OFF key. You will hear a dial tone.

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To access your service center

•While in Standby mode, press and hold the 0 key for 2 seconds. This feature must be programmed before use. See page 10.

2. Dial the number as you would on a standard phone. The number appears on the LCD

screen.	Figure 5. Dialing screen

Note: You can also predial the number while in Standby (inactive) mode and press the ON/OFF key to connect the call. Press and hold the pound key (#) to enter a pause in the

dialing string.

To answer a call

• Press any key (except the star key (*),

MUTE, VOLUME UP. or VOLUME DOWN) on
the keypad to answer the call. When there is
an incoming call, the phone rings and the	Figure 6. Incoming call
LEDs on the phone and the phone icon on

To store a number in the phonebook

1.Enter the phone number you want to store while conferencing pod is in Standby mode.

2.Press and hold the PHONEBOOK/EDIT key until the Phonebook and Program icons appear on the LCD screen.

3.Assign a Phonebook location (0–9) by press- ing the corresponding number key.

4.Press PHONEBOOK again to save the entry. You will hear a confirmation tone.

5.To exit Phonebook Edit mode before saving the entry, press CLEAR.

Figure 7. Adding Phonebook entries Phonebook and Program icons

the LCD screen flash.

To end a call

•Press the ON/OFF key. This will disconnect the call and return the phone to Standby mode.

To redial a number

1.Press the ON/OFF key. You will hear a dial tone.

2.Press REDIAL to dial the last number called.

Note: You can also press REDIAL while in Standby mode to display the last number called. To connect the call, press the ON/OFF key.

To adjust ringer volume

•While the phone is ringing, press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN.

•While the phone is inactive, press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN. The ringer melody will play once at the new level.

To mute the call

•While on a call, press MUTE to mute the microphones (loudspeakers are not muted).

•Press again to unmute.

To access your speed dial number

•Press the SPEED DIAL key. This feature must be programmed before use. See page 10.

Note: You can easily add the last number you dialed to the Phonebook. Simply press REDIAL to display the phone number and follow steps 2–5. Press & hold the “1” key to enter a hyphen or the “*” key to enter a space in the number.

To make a call using the Phonebook

1.Press PHONEBOOK.

2.Press the number key (0-9) that corresponds with the speed dial location. The stored number will appear on the LCD screen.

3.Press ON/OFF to dial the number.

Note: You can also press the ON/OFF button to get a dial tone before entering the Phonebook.This will cause the number to dial as soon as you select the speed dial location.

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MAXTM EX Telephone specifications

The ClearOne COMM MAXTM EX Telephone is a remarkably engineered communication device designed for professional conferencing environments. It provides exceptional audio clarity and is packed with features that facilitate seamless collaboration in both small and large meeting rooms.

One of the most notable features of the MAX EX is its advanced audio processing technology. The device uses ClearOne's proprietary acoustic echo cancellation, which ensures that all participants can be heard clearly without frustrating echoes or feedback. This technology is crucial during conferences, allowing users to focus on discussions without interruptions. The device also employs automatic gain control, which adjusts the microphone sensitivity based on the loudness of the speaker's voice, ensuring that every word is captured accurately regardless of speaker proximity or volume.

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