Phonic Ear T21 Wireless Accessory for Hearing Aid User Manual

Phonic Ear, Inc. Wireless Accessory for Hearing Aid

08 User Manual receivers

Important notice
Please familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this guide before using your Amigo
R1/R2. The guide contains safety instructions and important information about the use and
handling of your Amigo R1/R2.
Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to take the next step in improving classroom
understanding.
Amigo R1 and R2 belong to the Amigo FM product family from Oticon – that strives to
provide superior solutions for school and home use.
The Amigo product family is extremely versatile, making life much easier in school settings.
The receivers can be connected to most types of Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing instruments,
as well as cochlear implants (CI).
Attaching Amigo receivers to a hearing instrument
To ensure optimal antenna performance, the Amigo receivers must be positioned with the
LED facing either to the front or to the back.
The pins on the Amigo receiver can be adjusted to your preferred position in steps of 90°.
A locking ring fi xes the receiver to prevent unintentional rotation of the pins.
Pull back the tab on BOTH sides of the receiver, move the pins and push the tab back in.
Note: Never use force when changing the pin orientation, as the pins will be permanently
damaged if over-rotated.
Attach the audio shoe to the instrument, taking care to align the Europin connectors cor-
rectly with the audio shoe.
Note: For hearing instrument compatibility information,
please refer to www.amigofm.com
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Features
LED status indicator
3-position mode switch
Channel seek/toggle
(R2 model only)
3-position mode switch
The switch can be set in the following modes:
FM + Hearing instrument microphone: This mode combines the signal from the FM
transmitter and the hearing instrument microphone.
FM only. In this mode the hearing instrument microphone is attenuated 20 dB. This
setting will typically be useful in very noisy conditions or over greater distances.
Off. In this mode no FM signal is provided. The receiver drains a little power from the
hearing instrument’s battery in order to remain on standby.
LED
Amigo receivers are equipped with a Light Emitting Diode (LED). When this light is on, it
confi rms that:
• The hearing instrument battery is working
• The receiver is on
• The transmitter and receiver are working together correctly
• The child is on the correct channel and receiving a good signal
In short, when the Amigo FM system is working correctly, the LED will be lit.
The LED can be programmed in one of three ways by a T20/T21 or WRP:
On: Steady. The LED will shine constantly when an FM signal is present.
On: Blink. The LED will blink when an FM signal is present.
Off. The LED will remain off even though an FM signal is present.
Note: Amigo receivers have no battery. They draw a small amount of power from the hearing
instrument battery.
Push button channel changer (R2 model only)
The Amigo R2 has a push button that can be used to change channels.
• A short press will take you to the next channel in the channel list
• A longer press will launch a search through the pre-defi ned channel list search.
The R2 will lock on to the fi rst channel offering an FM signal.
The R2 only scans the channels that are in the channel list. If it cannot fi nd a channel
(because there is no FM signal) it will revert to, and stay on, the original channel.
If more than one channel with a strong FM signal is present, it will take the fi rst one in its
channel list. If you want a different channel, apply a long press to the button again.
Note: Never attempt to open the receiver casing.
Channel management
The Amigo R1/R2 contains a predefi ned list of channels, all of which are functional. You
can customize the channel list using the Amigo T20, T21 or WRP. These units can also be
used to wirelessly synchronize the R1 and R2.
Amigo receivers can be programmed to wake up in the channel last used or any specifi c
channel.
If you are not using the Amigo T20/T21 transmitter or WRP, you can still change channels
using the push button on the R2.
Amigo receiver features
Amigo receivers have Sleep Mode functionality. Whenever the FM signal disappears for
more than 60 seconds, the unit will automatically “fall asleep” to conserve battery power. A
built-in signal sensor will remain awake and scan for an FM signal, and when the FM signal
reappears, the receiver will reactivate and the LED will be lit.
Preparing your FM-system
To set up your FM system you need a transmitter, a receiver, a hearing instrument/CI, and
a FM adaptor/audio shoe. Attach the audio shoe to the hearing instrument and the receiver
to the audio shoe. Set the 3-position mode switch to one of the two ON modes (See the
section “3-position mode switch” for further information) and check that it is on the desired
channel. Switch on the transmitter to activate the FM-system.
Europin
connector
Europin rotation
lock
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Using Amigo with other manufacturers’ products
Amigo R1/R2 receivers are compatible with most other manufacturers’ FM transmitters;
however, Amigo receivers can only be synchronized wirelessly with the Amigo T20, T21 or
WRP.
To ascertain whether an FM signal is present you must ensure that both the transmitter and
the receiver are on the same channel. To change channel on the R1, you need the the Amigo
WRP (or Amigo T20/T21 transmitters). To change channel on the R2, simply turn on the
transmitter to one of the channels pre-programmed in the receiver, and press the push-but-
ton on the R2.
Note: The channel selected on the transmitter must be one of the channels in the receiver
channel list.
Amigo T20, T21 and WRP
If you use an Amigo T20, T21 or WRP together with the Amigo R1/R2, the following pro-
grammable features will be available:
• Multi-channel (can be wirelessly programmed with an Amigo T20, T21 or the WRP)
• LED indicator
• 3-position switch
• Manual channel push button (R2 only)
• Default channel (R1 only)
• Assigning a name to the receiver
• Assigning an ear to the receiver
• FM-only gain
• FM + HA gain
• Confi rmation beep
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No sound / no FM reception Check the battery of the hearing instrument, and
that the aid is switched on.
Check that the receiver is on and correctly con-
nected.
Check that the transmitter is on.
Press the SYNC button again.
The receivers cannot be synchronized Synchronization takes place wirelessly, so if the
receiver fails to confi rm (with three blinks of
the LED), try to move the Amigo T20/T21/WRP
closer or a little bit to one side. Then press the
SYNC button again.
Cleaning
The Amigo R1 and R2 are highly moisture resistant, thus easy to clean. They can be cleaned
using a damp cloth, and Oticon recommends cleaning on a regular basis.
Warnings and precautions
Amigo parts can be dangerous if swallowed:
The Amigo receivers are not to be played with and should therefore be kept out of children’s
reach and anyone else who might swallow it or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Spe-
cial attention should be paid to prevent children from swallowing it and perhaps choking.
If a receiver is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
• Never change the battery and never connect the receiver to the hearing instrument in
front of infants, small children or persons with learning diffi culties.
System dysfunctions:
The Amigo system will cease to function if the batteries have run out. The system may also
produce a high whistling noise (feedback) if the battery is low, or if it is subjected to loud
sound while the microphone is off but the receiver is still on. Users should be aware that
these sounds should not be confused with warning sounds – e.g. car horns in traffi c.
Use in aircrafts:
• Amigo should not be used on aircrafts without the permission of the fl ight crew.
Please note that Amigo can cause interference with other medical devices. Such interference
can also be caused by radio signals, power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, elec-
tromagnetic fi elds from other medical devices and electrostatic discharges.
Hereby Oticon declares that this Amigo is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of conformity is available
at
Oticon A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark.
www.oticonusa.com
Waste from electronic equipment
must be handled according to local
regulations.
Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI)
• The safety of the use of Amigo with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by
the external signal source. When the DAI is connected to AC-operated equipment,
this equipment must comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety
standards.
For FCC Part 15
• “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation”
Manufacturers’ warranty
The manufacturer, Oticon, issues a one-year limited warranty to the original con-
sumer of this product.
This warranty comes into effect upon the date of original purchase of this equipment,
and will remain in effect for one calendar year from that date.
What is covered by this warranty?
Any electronic component which, because of workmanship, manufacturing, or design
defects, fails to function properly under normal use during the life of this warranty
will be replaced or repaired at no charge for parts or labor when returned to the point
of purchase. Transportation is paid by the customer. If it is determined that repair is
not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual
agreement of the hearing care professional and customer.
906 68 311 00 / 07.06 Printed in Denmark
ID: BRG-T21
IC: 1351B-T21
Oticon, Inc.
29 Schoolhouse Rd.
Somerset, NJ 08873

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