PC Headset Adapter for the Cisco 7940 IP phone enables the transformation of a standard computer headset with dual 3.5mm audio plugs to Cisco-compatible headset with RJ9 modular plug. These computer headsets are available in most computer stores, and have separate Speakerphone / Microphone plugs.
This solution gives you great flexibility in choosing a headset you like. For example, you can use chat headset that you may already use with your computer. Or buy a gaming headset that will block most outside noise. Or choose between behind-the-neck and boom-style headset. As far as the headset has an individual Headphone & Microphone plugs, it is compatible with our adapter. And you still can use it with your computer or gaming console.
Our headset adapters for Cisco Unified IP Phones enable you to use all the features that Cisco 7940 Unified IP Phone provides. You can respond to a call with either headset or handset and switch between them during the conversation. You can use Auto-Answer with headset or handset. For speaker phone, handset or headset, you can save volume settings separately. These adapters are also compatible with in - line hearing aid amplifiers.
And here are some additional ideas on how to use these adapters...
- You can connect external desktop speakers and external microphones and use the standard Cisco 7940 phone as a conference station.
- You can connect a loud speaker for overhead announcements with Auto-Answer feature.
- Adapter can be connected to the PC Sound Card to play messages, record calls, or even make automated calls through CTI Phone Control (audio level adjustment may be required).
Specification
Compatible phones:
Cisco 7940G, 7941G, 7942G, 7945G
Cisco 7960G, 7961G, 7962G, 7965G
Cisco 7970G, 7971G, 7975G
Not compatible phones:
Cisco 7906G, 7911G, 7912G (phones do not have headset port)
Cisco 7920, 7921G, 7925G (phones require 2.5mm audio plug headset)
Cisco 7936, 7937G (conference station does not support headset)
Installation
Connecting to the phone:
- Plug it into the Headset port on the back of the phone to connect a headset adapter to the Cisco Unified IP Phone.
» Look for the icon of the Headset or etched label. Usually the headset port next to the handset port (coiled cable) - After connecting the modular plug, attach the adapter cable to the phone and insert it into the cable management channel.
- Warning! Warning! Do not plug the headset adapter into the AUX port - it can damage your phone.
Connect the headset
- Connect the headphone or desktop speaker plug (may be black / green / gray) to the BLACK headset adapter jack
- Microphone plug (Red / Pink) to the RED headset adapter jack.
Make a test call
Inactivate headset mode (not illuminated headset button):
- Press the Headset button, hear a dial tone in headset, and then dial the phone number
or
Type the number with the numbering buttons and press the Headset button - When the call is complete, either press the Headset button again (and deactivate headset mode) or press the EndCall soft button (and keep "headset mode" active)
Headset mode active (headset button is illuminated):
- Type the number you want to dial and press Dial SoftButton
or
Press the New Call softbutton, hear a dial tone, then dial the number with the numeric keypad - To complete the call, either press the Headset button or the Soft EndCall button
Switch between headset and handset
- If you need to switch from headset to handset, just pick a handset and the headset will be deactivated (headset button will be deactivated).
- Press the headset button to switch from the handset to the headset. Now you can put the handset in the cradle.
