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Problem Possible Cause & Solutions
No dial tone when the
button is pushed:
• Check to make sure SmartPhone is connected to Ethernet port on VoIP board.
• Verify network connection going into unit.
Audio is low from the
speaker:
• Speaker control needs to be adjusted. Go to “Speaker Adjustment” on page 5.
• Make sure the speaker holes are not blocked.
Audio is distorted from
the speaker:
• Speaker control needs to be adjusted. Go to “Speaker Adjustment” on page 5.
• Check connections on all components in unit and network cable.
Called party says audio
is low:
• Microphone control needs to be adjusted.
• Make sure the microphone holes are not blocked.
When the called party
hangs up, call stays
connected:
• Phone company or phone system is not providing a disconnect signal.
• Operator needs to press *, # to disconnect the call.
• Disconnect time on phone needs to be lowered (see page 3-4).
Phone appears non-
functional. LED does
not ash and no audio is
heard from the speaker
when button is pushed:
• Check to make sure SmartPhone is connected to FXS port on VoIP board.
• Push button may be non-functional. Remove black switch JST connector from
SmartPhone board and short across the 2 pins to check board.
• Verify 12v or POE power to SmartPhone circuit board.
Unit will not call out. LED
by push button goes on,
then immediately off:
• Check to make sure phone line is connected to Ethernet port on VoIP board.
• VoIP phone may not be recognized on network.
• Take a laptop on the same IP scheme of VoIP phone and PING IP address of
VoIP phone through command prompt. Verify VoIP phone is showing on
network.
• Settings on VoIP phone may differ from SIP Server and need to be changed.
Troubleshooting
Adjusting the Volume
Volume Adjust VR1
Mic Sensitivity VR2
Adjusting the Microphone:
If the person you are calling reports your voice is not loud enough, increase the Microphone
Sensitivity by adjusting VR2 a 1/4 turn clockwise (requires a small Phillips screwdriver).
Adjusting the Speaker:
If the voice of the person you call is not loud enough in the phone speaker, increase the volume
by adjusting VR1 a 1/4 turn clockwise.
Rath SmartPhone
If the volume is too low or high, adjust it by referring to the diagram and instructions below.