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Check Microphone Connection

Perform the inspection mode of the microphone connection.

  1. When "HOOK OFF" button of the satellite switch is pressed with telephone unregistered, the screen switches to «BT» and "Welcome" is displayed.
    Fig 1: Display - BT And Welcome Screen
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  2. While "Welcome" is displayed, press "+" → "HOOK OFF" → "+" → "HOOK OFF" → "+" continuously in 5 seconds.
  3. After "Speak loudly" is displayed, the inspection mode of the microphone connection is started.
    Fig 2: Display - Speak Loudly Screen
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  4. When the inspection mode of the microphone connection is completed, the inspection result is displayed.

    MIC: good: normal

    MIC: CHECK: There is something wrong with the connection status of the microphone. Check the following items.

    • Connection status of the microphone
    • Change the microphone or audio unit and check the microphone connection again then replace the faulty part.