ClearOne comm MAXTM EX Telephone operation manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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Table of Contents
Introduction	. . . . . . . . . . . .1
Service and support	. . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product returns	. . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety information	. . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking	. . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting your conferencing phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Connecting additional MAX EX phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Connecting to a digital phone line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Using your MAX EX conferencing phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

User Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Call features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Programming features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tones and alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caring for your MAX EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Electrical considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

MAX EX Installation and Operation Manual

ClearOne Part No. 800-158-015 September 2006 (Rev. 3.1)

U.S. Patent No. D499,392.

©2005 ClearOne Communications Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from ClearOne Communications. ClearOne Communications reserves specific privileges. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Introduction 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ClearOne MAX™ EX expandable conferencing phone. MAX EX provides premium, full-duplex audio to small conference rooms as a single unit and to larger rooms as an expanded system. Up to four MAX EX units can be linked, expanding not only microphone coverage but loudspeaker coverage and control access as well.This creates even distribution of sound for a more natural communications experi- ence.

Setting up the MAX EX conferencing phone is extremely easy and requires only three connections: power, telephone line and the base unit to the conferencing phone. And, the familiar keypad design ensures users will be comfortable using the phone, reducing the need for training and support.

•Expandable. MAX EX is ideal for conference rooms and provides complete micro- phone and loudspeaker coverage and easy access to controls.

•Superior Audio. The clear, full sound of the MAX EX facilitates more natural interaction among participants.

•Easy to Use. The intuitive, user friendly controls are simple to operate.

Service and support

If you need additional information on how to set up or operate your MAX EX conferencing phone, please contact us. We welcome and encourage your comments so we can continue to improve our products and better meet your needs.

Technical Support

Tel:	1-800-283-5936(USA) or 1-801-974-3760
Fax:	1-801-977-0087
E-mail:	tech.support@clearone.com
Web:	www.clearone.com

Sales and Customer Service

Tel:	1-800-945-7730 (USA) or 1-801-975-7200
Fax:	1-800-933-5107 (USA) or 1-801-977-0087
E-mail:	sales@clearone.com

Product returns

All product returns require a return materials authorization (RMA) number. Please contact ClearOne Technical Support before attempting to return your product. Make sure you return all the items that shipped with your product.

Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760 Technical Services Group ~ 1-800-283-5936 (USA) ~ 1-801-974-3760