CALIFONE 1216-USB Stereo USB Jackbox with 6 Headphone Outputs and 6 Microphone Inputs Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: CALIFONE

Table of Contents

CALIFONE 1216-USB Stereo USB Jackbox with 6 Headphone Outputs and 6
Package Contents
Initial Set-Up
Connecting to a computer via USB
Connecting Headsets or Microphones
SERVICE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

CALIFONE 1216-USB Stereo USB Jackbox with 6 Headphone Outputs and 6

Microphone Inputs

CALIFONE 1216-USB Stereo USB Jackbox with 6 Headphone Outputs and 6
Microphone Inputs

Inspecting & Unpacking
Although the shipping carton and packaging materials are designed to prevent damage during shipment, you should inspect the carton for any signs for mishandling or damage immediately upon receiving your new unit. Carefully lift the unit from the carton and inspect it for any signs of damage. Save all packaging materials for possible later use.
Note:
Any shipping damage or loss claims must be submitted to the freight agent.

Package Contents

Your carton and packaging should contain the following:

Jackbox with attached USB cord
6V power adapter
This Owner’s Manual

Initial Set-Up

Unlike conventional jackboxes, the 1216-USB must have power connected in order to function. The power connector is located at the rear of the jackbox unit. Plug the included power adapter into the USB jackbox.
Plug the adapter into a standard 120 volt 50-60Hz AC outlet. Be sure the plug blades are fully inserted. Since there is no on/off switch on the unit, it is “on” once it is plugged in.

Connecting to a computer via USB

The jackbox is designed to work with a computer and plug in via a USB connector. Plug the USB cable on the jackbox into your PC. The PC may come up with a message stating that it recognizes a new audio device is connected. If you are running Windows 98 or earlier, the PC may not be able to recognize the USB device immediately. You may have to download drivers from Microsoft or the maker of your operating system.
In Windows XP, you can set the Jackbox to be the default audio output device and input device. To do this, open the “Sounds and Audio Devices” control panel. Click the “Audio” tab. Under “Sound Playback” select the device “C-Media USB Headphone Set”. Under “Sound recording” select the “C-Media USB Headphone Set” as the default device. Once this is complete, click the “OK” button. You should now hear computer audio through the headphones connected to the jackbox. Also, any audio recording software will record the sound from the microphones plugged into the jackbox.
For other operating systems or for further setup details, please see your operating system documentation.

Connecting Headsets or Microphones

You may connect up to 6 headphones to the green headphone outputs (top row) of the jackbox. The volume of the headphones is controlled by the green headphone volume knob on the top of the jackbox. For users to have individual control over volume levels for each headphone, it is suggested to use headphones with built-in volume controls.
You may connect up to 6 microphone inputs to the jackbox. The volume input for the microphones is controlled by the microphone volume knob on the top of the jackbox. The pink microphone inputs (bottom row of jackbox) should be heard through any headphones plugged in.
“Make sure the volume is turned up in the sound card volume control window in the computer in order to hear through the headphones what is being said into the microphones.”

SERVICE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

In the event that service should become necessary for any reason, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit. The service or repairs can be done promptly and efficiently by your Califone dealer. If you wish assistance from the factory, contact us:

Click through our website at www.califone.com/techsupport.php
Call us toll free in the United States 800.722.0500/ direct 818.407.2428
Write us:
Attention: Customer Service
Califone International Inc.
1145 Arroyo Ave. Suite #A, San Fernando, CA 91340

Be sure to have the model and serial number available. Please DO NOT SHIP ANY UNIT TO THE FACTORY WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM CALIFONE.

SPECIFICATIONS

Number of Listening Positions – 6
Number of Microphone Inputs – 6
Headphone Volume Control – 1 master control for all headphones
Microphone Volume Control – 1 master control for all microphones
USB Cord – Permanently attached 6′ cord w/Series-A USB connector
Enclosure – ABS Plastic for durability and safety
Power Supply – AC 120V – 60Hz (6V Adapter included)
Dimensions (WxHxD) – 5″W x 2″H x 3.25″D
Weight – 1 lb

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS

The unit does not operate.
- Is the USB cord unplugged?Did the PC operating system recognize the new USB device?
No sound output to the headphones
- Is the device operational (see above)?
  Is the device selected as the computer’s Audio output device?
  Is the headphone volume knob turned up?
  Turn up audio in computer.
No sound from microphones
- Is the device operational (see above)?
  Is the device selected as the computer’s audio input device?
  Is the microphone volume knob turned up?
Sound is unclear or distorted.
- Is the power adapter plugged in to the wall and the jackbox and providing power?