Common troubleshooting
The following information covers common problems with your headset, and suggests
solutions. If your headset is not operating properly, follow the suggestions in this sec-
tion. If your question or problem is not covered here, please contact our Customer
Care Team at 1-800-444-3556.
Caller can’t hear me and I can’t hear
caller.
1. Check installation. Make sure all
cords are properly connected.
2. Make sure the headset/handset
switch is in the headset position.
3. If using the Virtuoso amplifier,
recheck Instruction Steps 1, 2, and 3
in the Quick Setup Guide.
Caller’s voice is low or distorted.
1. Adjust the Listening Volume Control
on the amplifier.
2. If using the Pro amp, set Sensitivity
Switch #1 to OFF.
3. If using the Pro or Virtuoso amp-
lifier, replace batteries.
Caller can’t hear me, but I can hear
caller.
1. Make sure the mute button isn’t
activated.
2. Be sure microphone is properly
positioned about one inch away
from your lips and one inch below.
3. Increase speaking volume. For the
Pro amplifier, it is located under the
amplifier. Move it toward the “+”.
For Virtuoso, it is the rocker switch
located on the top back of the
amplifier.
The people I’m talking to say I sound
unclear or too far away.
1. Adjust the microphone’s position. It
should not be directly in front of
your mouth or nose.
2. Make sure the side of the micro-
phone with the foam screen is
pointed toward your mouth.
My voice echoes or I sound like I’m in a
tunnel.
1. The speaking volume control is set
too high. For the Pro amplifier, it is
located under the amplifier. Move it
toward the “–”.For Virtuoso, it is the
rocker switch located on the top
back of the amplifier.
2. Check the microphone position.
Poor sound quality? We can assist you
over the phone with any Hello Direct
headset. If you have a Virtuoso amplifier,
call 1-800-895-3553 for setup instruc-
tions and optimization (24 hours a day).
For other headsets, additional product
support, or if you don’t have a touch-
tone phone, call 1-800-444-3556 (5 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eastern Time).
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