Difference between revisions of "Headsets"

Revision as of 08:18, 13 July 2009

Please be informed that there are different categories of headsets: Corded, cordless (DECT or Bluetooth base station connects via cable to the phone) and "pure" Bluetooth devices. The best audio quality is provided when using corded headsets. Headset audio quality may be suffering when using other interfaces like DECT & Bluetooth.

Corded headsets are typically equipped with a 4-pin western plug. Cordless headsets, if they support the electronic hook switch functionality, do have an 8-pin western plug (to transport the signalling). The OpenStage socket supports both western plugs without any adapter, since the socket is hardware coded so that the 4-pin western plug does not rock around. This hardware coding also prevents, that someone plugs in a standard RJ45. Meaning, the headset 8-pin western plug is not a standard RJ45 (which could be a PoE powerd LAN cable).

Answering a call is simply done via the headset key. Neither an amplifier nor headset lifter are needed.

The following headsets are recommended for use as an accessory with OpenStage 40, OpenStage 60 and OpenStage 80 phones.

More information on how to use Bluetooth see OpenStage Bluetooth.

How to use Bluetooth headsets with OpenStage phones see   User Manual OpenStage 60-80 HFA HP3000-HP5000 on page 167.

Corded Headsets

GN Netcom headsets

• GN Netcom profile monaural
• GN Netcom profile binaural

Plantronics headsets

• Plantronics Encore (H91, H91N, H101, H101N)
• Plantronics Encore for USA (P91, P91N, P101, P101N)
• Plantronics Supra (H51, H51N, H61, H61N)
• Plantronics Duoset (H141, H141N)
• Plantronics Tristar (H81)
• Plantronics SupraPlus Wideband (HW251N, HW261N)
• Plantronics Encore Pro (HW291N)
• Plantronics Encore Pro (HW301N)
• Plantronics Entera (Monaural NC)
• Plantronics Entera (Binaural NC)

DECT Headsets

Following DECT headsets are supported by OpenStage SIP phones starting with SW version V1R5

• GN 9350
• GN 9350e

Bluetooth headsets

Please be aware that dependant from the headset manufacturer, the headsets may have varying switching times. The OpenStage Bluetooth interface supports the Headset Profile only and no Hands Free Profile. Additional headset specific features may not be supported. The Bluetooth headset audio quality may be impaired by other Bluetooth devices in vicinity.

Jabra by GN Netcom

• BT8010
• BT8040
• JX10
• BT530 [*1]

[*1] after Switch ON the Headset, the reconnect must be initiated via the menue on the OpenStage phone