Invotel SX8500 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The audio may activate in the middle of a call due to
factors like excessive wiring (see page 12 item 8), bad or old wiring , existing
unstable lines, sparks, too many wall jacks , Noisy phone lines, Bad
telephones, “Hot Lines” (see P6 special cases)
If that ever happens, press the FLASH button to stop the audio! and
continue your conversation. The FLASH button is found on every telephone,
it could be labeled as CALL WAIT / FLASH or LINK or ON or TALK button
Connection Test: To confirm that you have connected everything correctly, select line 1 on the phone, confirm
that L1 Red LED on SX8500 turns ON then press the L1 Audio Test button to hear the audio. Double check
your connections or adjust the volume if needed.
Switch setting: Please Read the Operation instructions for each setting carefully
There are two 3 position switches on the SX8500 that control the activation method, you need to select the
proper setting based on your type of phones:
A1, A2, A3: Hold button activation
Use one of these settings when all phones are corded & are same model (for example all are ATT 984) and are
compatible with Hold button activation (see the list in page 3)
for GE 2-9487GE2-A, GE 2-9488GE2-A & RCA 25403
use the B3 setting.
B1, B2: These two settings utilize Flash then Hold activation method, this setting
supports any phone and any mix of brands with instant activation
after you press the Flash then Hold
• Use B1 or B2 settings if your phones are Cordless type (including corded base station + portables)
• If you have mixed cordless type phones with corded type phones
• If you have corded type phones that are not all the same model for example ATT brand and
Panasonic brand are both used in your office
• If you have non compatible corded phones (for example ATT 962 or ATT 972 or Casio phones)
C1, C2: Voice Activation Mode These two settings utilize Delayed Hold activation method, most phones
cordless or corded or mixed can be activated for music on hold in less than 15 seconds after you press HOLD.
There is also:
C3: Hold button activation or Flash See page P5 for full details.
Audio Test on Line 1:
select L1 on your phone and press the Audio Test switch located next to power connection.
Adjust the volume to mid level to hear the audio.
Note1: You can not perform audio test on lines 2, 3 or 4
Note2: Do not set the volume too loud it may flicker or shut off the on-hold audio.
Note3: Do not use a Cell phone to setup or test the device. Use a fax line, etc.
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