ClearSounds IL95 User Manual
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ClearSounds® IL95 
Portable Phone Amplifier 
 
QUICK OPERATING GUIDE 
This Quick Operating Guide will help you get 
started with your new ClearSounds IL95. For 
additional installation options and complete 
instructions which allow you to use all 
features of this Inline telephone amplifier, 
refer to your Installation Guide and User 
Manual. 
 
Need help? Call (800) 965-9043 
 
AC POWER INSTALLATION
1. Install the AC adapter. USE ONLY with
the ClearSounds AC Adapter provided. 
Attach the AC adapter to the IL95 
(located on the upper left and side of 
the unit.). 
2. Plug the other end into a working
electrical outlet.
3. Follow the directions below for battery
backup in case of power outage.
 
Please note: Your IL95 may operate on either 
AC or battery power. 
 
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Pull open the battery compartment. 
2. Insert a new 9-V alkaline battery (not 
included); following the polarity marking 
in the battery compartment. 
3. Replace the battery compartment.
 
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION 
1. Unplug the handset cord from your
telephone base. Insert this cord into 
the jack at the bottom of the IL95 
amplifier marked “HANDSET”. 
2. Insert one end of the provided short
phone cord into the jack marked 
“BASE” at the top of the IL95. 
3. Insert the other end of the short cord
into the handset jack of the telephone.
4. All cords should be inserted so that
they “snap” into place.
5. Pick up the handset. Check for dial
tone.
 
NOTE: The IL95 is not compatible with 
Trimline, Cordless and Cellular Telephones. 
 
ADJUST THE COMPATIBILITY 
SWITCH 
If you do not hear a dial tone or do not have a 
noticeable volume and tone increase, you will 
need to adjust the compatibility switch located 
on the underside of the IL95. 
1. Turn the dial to the next number
setting.
2. Pick up the handset and listen for dial
tone and adjust the volume and tone.
3. Continue to select the next number
until unit is set properly.
4. Place a call to someone to verify the
proper operation of your IL95. During 
this call, you may need to select 
another number to make sure both 
parties can hear each other. 
IL95 COMPATIBILITY CHANNELS
 
 
TELEPHONE/BRAND
CHANNEL
TRADITIONAL DESK PHONE
7
AT&T
4
SOUTHWEST BELL
4
 
 
PANASONIC
7
RADIO SHACK
7
JWIN
2 & 4
 
 
 
 
Please Note: Most phones will work on Channels
2, 4 or 7. Channels 4 & 7 are also known as the “N”
setting as referred in the manual.
ADJUST THE VOLUME & TONE 
CONTROLS 
1. Slide the VOLUME & TONE to best
suit your hearing.
2. Press and hold down the BOOST
button for more amplification when 
listening. 
The IL95 amplifier will turn OFF when you 
hang up the telephone. 
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