Why do I hear an echo in my headset when I talk?
• The microphone volume control may be too high. Lift the amplifier top cover and adjust the microphone volume towards
the left to a lower number.
Why do I hear a beeping noise in my headset?
• A beeping noise in your headset may indicate that the batteries in your amplifier are low. Replace both batteries using
only AA size batteries.
Why doesn’t the on-line indicator light or flash?
• Make sure the headset stand/on-line indicator is plugged all the way into the port on the rear of the amplifier.
• Make sure that the batteries are properly installed.
• Replace the batteries with fresh batteries.
If you have any problems or questions regarding GN 8000, please contact your reseller.
Hereby, GN Netcom as declares that this GN 8000 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (www.gnnetcom.com).
On-line Indicator
17 The on-line indicator flashes red when the telephone is off-hook, indicating that you are on the phone. Rotate the on-line
indicator so the light is seen from the best direction for your work area.
Tips
18 The quick disconnect (QD) allows you freedom of movement without removing the headset. If you disconnect your head-
set at the QD during a conversation, you automatically place your caller on hold. Reconnecting the QD resumes the con-
versation.
GN 8050 TCA
Connecting GN 8050 TCA
19 Connect the single 3.5 mm plug to the back of the amplifier in the socket underneath the headset stand. The other end
of the plug has two 3.5 mm plugs. Connect the plug with the speaker icon into the jack of the computer or sound board
marked with a speaker or a headset icon. Connect the plug with the microphone icon to the jack of the computer
marked with the microphone icon.
Computer volume control
20 The computer volume control is located on the lower left side of the amplifier. It is marked with the icon of a computer.
To increase the volume, rotate the control away from you. To decrease the volume, rotate the control toward you.
Telephone/PC switch
21 To use the headset for telephone or PC, set the switch in either telephone or PC position.
Microphone mute switch
The mute switch for the microphone is functional in both telephone mode and computer mode:
22 When the amplifier is in telephone mode and mute function is activated, the microphone is muted to the telephone and
turned on to the computer. When the amplifier is in computer mode and mute function is activated, the microphone is
muted to the computer and to the telephone.
Troubleshooting
Why can’t I hear a dial tone when the headset is on?
• Make sure you have inserted both the headset and handset cords into the appropriate ports.
• Make sure the headset/handset switch is in headset position.
• Make sure that the batteries are properly installed.
• Replace the batteries with fresh batteries.
• You may have the system selector switch in a position that does not correspond with your telephone. Lift the amplifier
top cover and move the system selector switch to another position.
Why does the other party have a hard time hearing me?
• Make sure that the mute switch is in talk position.
• Check the position of the headset microphone boom arm and make sure it is placed approximately 2 cm from
your lower lip.
• The microphone volume control may be too low. Lift the amplifier top cover and adjust the transmit volume
towards the right to a higher number.
• You may have the system selector switch in a position that does not correspond with your telephone. Lift the amplifier
top cover and move the systems selector switch to another position.
