Sonova USA TX7 Auditory Assistance Device User Manual P44293 Pho GB EasyLink Test
Phonak Inc Auditory Assistance Device P44293 Pho GB EasyLink Test
User Manual
This unit sold by:
www.phonak.com
029-0431-02/V00 0505/A+W Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved
EasyLink™
User Guide
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Contents
Controls 4
Welcome 6
EasyLink and accessories 7
Starting up 8
Using EasyLink 14
FM receivers 22
Important points 24
For professionals: Changing the radio channel 25
Troubleshooting 26
Declaration of conformity 30
Service and warranty 31
Phonak distributors worldwide 32
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Controls
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ባ
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ብ
ቦ
ቧ
ቨ
ቩ
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ቢOn/off switch
ባMicrophone openings
ቤLavalier with integrated antenna
ብButton to adjust the lavalier length
ቦClip
ቧLCD
ቨFor professionals:
Pen push for frequency change
ቩInterface for external connections
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Welcome
The new EasyLink FM transmitter is very easy to
operate and delivers high sound quality. One push of
the button and the finely tuned internal microphone
in EasyLink picks up sound at the source and delivers
it directly to the iLinks or to any other Phonak FM
receivers at your ears.
To obtain maximum benefit from EasyLink, please
read this user guide carefully. Ask your hearingcare
professional if you have any questions.
Phonak wishes you much hearing enjoyment with
EasyLink.
The following symbols appear
in this user guide:
Important notes for all users.
Special notes for users of digital Phonak hearing
instruments with remote control compatibility
(Savia, Perseo, Claro, Supero and all future
remote-controllable Phonak hearing instruments.)
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EasyLink and accessories
ቢEasyLink
ባEasylink home and travel case
ቤAdapter for external connections
ብAudio cable
ቦCharging unit
ቧiLink or any MicroLink radio receiver*
*The type of the Phonak FM receiver depends
on the hearing instrument. In the picture: MLxS
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Starting up
Charging EasyLink
EasyLink contains a non-removable Lithium-ion battery
with fast–charge capability. A fully discharged battery
takes around 2 hours to recharge. The battery will be
about 80% charged within an hour.
Plug the charging unit
into the power socket.
Attach the
EasyLink adapter
click
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Plug the charging unit into
the power jack on the
adapter marked
Use only original Phonak charging units
• The battery symbol in the EasyLink display
flashes during charging. The battery cannot
be over-charged.
• The battery symbol stops flashing when the
EasyLink is 100% charged.
• EasyLink operates for approximately 10 hours
when fully charged.
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet
shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible.
DC 7.5V
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DC 7.5V
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Switching on/off
To switch on:
Press and hold the
button for two seconds.
To switch off:
Press and hold the button
again for two seconds.
The display shows startup information during
switch-on. When the EasyLink is ready, the following
information appears:
•FM channel number
•Battery status
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iLink and all multi-frequency MicroLink radio receivers
automatically enter power-saving mode about 40
seconds after the EasyLink is switched off. Additionally,
iLink automatically switches back to the “M” micro-
phone mode.
When the EasyLink is switched on again, iLink and
all Phonak multi-frequency MicroLink receivers auto-
matically resume normal FM operation.
At switch-on, the EasyLink automatically sets
digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote
control compatibility to the “FM + hearing
instrument microphone active” program.
At switch-off, the EasyLink automatically resets
digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote
control compatibility to the hearing instrument
program.
Example:
Program 1
EasyLink
switched on
EasyLink
switched off
Automatic reset
to program 1
FM + hearing
instrument
microphone active
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Position EasyLink so
that people speak
from the front into
the microphones,
not from the side or
the back.
Do not cover the microphone opening with
your fingers when the EasyLink is in operation.
It could affect the sound quality.
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Operating range
The effective operating distance between the EasyLink
and the user wearing iLink or any MicroLink receivers:
•Open air – up to 30 meters (100 ft)
•Inside a building – typically up to 15 meters (50 ft)
To obtain maximum operating range, do not
fold or knot the lavalier antenna.
High-power electronic equipment, larger
electronic installations and metallic structures
may affect and significantly reduce the
operating range.
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Using EasyLink
EasyLink can be used in different ways, depending on
the situation. The following examples illustrate the 5
most common cases for typical Easylink use, and include
a recommendation for the switch setting of iLink or of
any MicroLink radio receiver.
Around a table
Recommended for:
• At business meetings
• In restaurants
• In conferences
• At home
iLink setting in practical use: “FM+M”
How to use the EasyLink:
• Place it on the table. The front of the EasyLink
should point to the speakers that you want to hear.
• Make sure the lavalier is not folded together or
knotted.
• Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button for
two seconds.
If the level of background noise increases, position
the EasyLink closer to the speaker.
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Hand-held (reporter style)
Recommended for:
• Parties
• Conversations
while traveling
• Shopping
iLink setting in practical use: “FM+M”
How to use the EasyLink:
• Hold it in your hand. Make sure you do not cover
the microphone opening on the left side of the
EasyLink. The front of the EasyLink should point to
the speakers you want to hear.
• Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button for
two seconds.
If the level of background noise increases, position the
EasyLink closer to the speaker.
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Using EasyLink
Worn by your partner
Recommended for:
• Lectures
• Walks
• Sport
• Whenever travelling
with another person
iLink setting in practical use: “FM+M”
How to use the EasyLink:
• Hand the EasyLink to your conversation partner.
• Your partner should wear it around the neck.
The cord needs to be adjusted.
To get an optimal
speech quality, make
sure the distance
between the speaker’s
mouth and the
EasyLink is between
20–30 cm (8-10 inches).
• Switch on the EasyLink by
pressing the button for two seconds.
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Pull
Push
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Connected to a television
Also recommended for:
• CD players, radio and
other audio equipment
• Computers with an
audio output
• MP3 players
iLink setting in practical use: “FM only”
(or “FM+M” while watching TV with a partner)
How to use the EasyLink:
• Connect EasyLink as pictured on page 18 and
place it in front of the television.
• Switch on the television. Your Easylink will
automatically switch on.
• To get maximum operating range, make sure
the lavalier is not folded together or knotted.
• When the television is switched off, the
EasyLink will automatically switch off after
approximately 40 seconds.
AUDIO
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Using EasyLink
Connected to a television
The volume of the audio output on some televisions
is adjustable. Please consult the television user guide
to access this feature, if available.
AUDIO
TV/Radio headphone output
Audio cable
Plug in to the audio jack
AUDIO
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If the audio equipment does not have a headphone
output socket, place EasyLink in front of the
loudspeaker of the television or the radio receiver.
Then switch on the EasyLink and the television.
Some televisions also have Cinch or Scart sockets.
Ask your hearingcare professional for the Cinch or
Scart adapter from Phonak.
Scart adapter Cinch adapter
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Using EasyLink
Using an external microphone
For an optimal speech quality, e.g., in educational
situations in classroom and auditoriums, an external
microphone can be attached to the EasyLink.
Proceed as follows:
Attach the adapter to the
EasyLink, then plug the
microphone cable into the
microphone socket of
the adapter.
Hand the EasyLink to your
conversation partner.
Lift the clip to secure iLink on
clothing.
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Make sure the distance between the external
microphone and the mouth is between 15 and 20 cm
(6–8 inches).
Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button
for 2 seconds.
External microphone
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FM receivers
Setup of FM receivers
Users of iLink or Phonak hearing instruments should
check recommended settings of the FM receivers in the
respective hearing instrument user guide.
Principal benefits of MicroLink receivers
Default channel
iLink and MicroLink receivers are programmed with a
default channel which activates at startup. It can be
modified at Phonak service centers.
Channel synchronization
EasyLink can change your iLink or MicroLink receiver
channel directly “over the air” within a distance of 10–20
cm (4–8 inches). This feature ensures EasyLink and the
iLink or MicroLink receivers use the same radio channel.
Standby mode
This function helps economize on power. Switch off
the transmitter and about 40 seconds later, your
iLinks or MicroLink receivers automatically enter the
standby mode. They switch to normal FM operation
automatically if the EasyLink is switched on.
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Switch settings on MLxS
For correct MLxS switch settings for use with Phonak
hearing instruments, please refer to the respective
hearing instrument user guide.
For all other hearing instrument brands, the MLxS
switch setting depends on the type of the hearing
instrument.
Ask your hearingcare professionals about the right
switch settings for your hearing instruments.
MLxS switch
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Important points
• Do not use two transmitters on the same
FM channel
• Do not use water or fluids for cleaning
• Use only original Phonak accessories
• Do not use EasyLink in locations where it is
forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance
in airplanes.
• Be aware that FM signals might also be picked
up and overheard by other receivers.
• Before using the system in another country,
contact your hearingcare professional to make sure
your radio channel is permitted in that country.
• The EasyLink may only be repaired by an
authorized service center.
The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin
indicates that this hearing instrument shall not
be treated as household waste. Please hand
over your old or unused hearing instrument to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electri-
cal and electronic equipment or bring your old hearing
instrument to your hearing care professional for appro-
priate disposal. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health.
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For professionals:
Changing the FM channel
If the radio channel used in EasyLink is frequently
disturbed by an external source of interference, the
hearingcare professional can switch the EasyLink to
another radio channel.
1) Switch on the EasyLink by pressing
the button for two seconds
2) Using a pen, press the push button, as pictured.
After one second, the channel displayed in the LCD
will change. Hold the button down until
the desired channel is displayed.
3) Release the button.
The channel number in
the LCD will stop
blinking after a few
seconds.
4) Set the default channel
of the iLinks or
MicroLink receivers to
the same channel using
the FM Successware.
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Troubleshooting
Situation
Easylink does not switch on
Poor speech intelligibility
Voices are inaudible when the EasyLink
is switched on
Insufficient operating range
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Remedy
Charge the EasyLink for
at least two hours
Move EasyLink closer to
the speaker.
If EasyLink is worn with
the lavalier, make sure
the distance EasyLink and
the mouth is 15–20 cm.
a) Check hearing
instrument program
b) Switch off the EasyLink.
Hold it near to your
hearing instruments
(10–20 cm, 6–8 inches)
and switch EasyLink
back on.
c) Switch MLxS to or
Make sure the antenna
is not folded together or
knotted.
Most probable cause
Battery exhausted
EasyLink is positioned
too far away from the
speaker
a) Hearing instrument
set to the wrong
program
b) Radio channel not
synchronized
c) Receiver switched
off (MLxS)
Antenna folded
or knotted
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Troubleshooting
Situation
Radio interference
A second person’s voice is audible
Remote-controllable Phonak hearing
aids do not respond
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Remedy
Ask your hearingcare
professional to change the
radio channel in the
EasyLink and the default
channel in the iLinks.
Ask your hearingcare
professional to change the
radio channel in the
EasyLink and the default
channel in the iLinks.
Hold EasyLink
closer to the hearing
instruments when
switching the EasyLink
on (ideally < 20 cm,
8 inches).
Most probable cause
Extraneous cause:
radio antenna or similar
interfering devices
nearby.
Another hearing aid
user is using the same
FM channel.
EasyLink and hearing
instruments are too far
apart when EasyLink
is switched on.
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Declaration of conformity
Phonak AG,
Laubisrütistrasse 28, CH-8712 Stäfa, Switzerland
confirms that the EasyLink conforms to EN 300-422,
EN 300-328 and EN 301-489 guidelines including
all necessary annexes.
The EasyLink is used by hearing-impaired people.
To operate the EasyLink, iLink or BTE hearing
instruments with MicroLink receivers are required.
The user benefit of FM is an improved signal-to-
noise ratio, which leads to an optimized speech
understanding even in very difficult listening
situations.
Phonak AG
Stäfa, Switzerland
Date: May 2, 2005
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Important Notes for Users in the USA and Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)this device my not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this
equipment not expressly approved by Phonak Inc.
may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
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the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Restrictions
This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low
Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must
not cause harmful interference to TV reception or
United States Navy SPASUR installations. You do not
need an FCC license to operate this transmitter. This
transmitter may only be used to provide: auditory
assistance to persons with disabilities, persons who
require language translation, or persons in educatio-
nal settings; health care services to the ill; law
enforcement tracking services under agreement with
a law enforcement agency; or automated maritime
telecommunications system (AMTS) network control
communications. Two-way voice communications
and all other types of uses not mentioned above are
expressly prohibited.
This device may not interfere with TV reception or
Federal Government radar.
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Service and warranty
Phonak provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty for
your
EasyLink
. This covers all manufacturing and
material defects. Problems with
EasyLink
arising from
improper handling or care and repairs made by an
unauthorized party are not covered by the warranty.
Please ask at the point of sale for full details of this
warranty. The salesperson will note the serial number of
your
EasyLink
below. It will be needed in the event
of a warranty repair.
Serial number
EasyLink:
Date of purchase:
Serial number FM receivers:
Phonak distributors worldwide
Group companies: (detailed information on
www.phonak.com)
Australia Phonak Australasia Pty. Ltd.
Baulkham Hills N. S. W. 2153
Austria Hansaton Akustische Geräte GmbH
5020 Salzburg
Belgium Lapperre N.V., 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden
Canada Phonak Canada Limited
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1V9
Denmark Phonak Danmark A/S, Nitivej 10
2000 Frederiksberg
France Phonak France SA, 69500 Bron
Germany Phonak GmbH, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen
EC Representative
Italy Phonak Italia S.r.l., 20159 Milano
Japan Phonak Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo 101-0044
Jordan Phonak Middle East, 11181 Amman
Netherlands Phonak B.V., 3439 ME Nieuwegein
New Zealand Phonak New Zealand Ltd., Takapuna
Auckland 9
Norway Phonak AS, 0105 Oslo
Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante
Sweden Phonak AB, 117 34 Stockholm
Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa
United Kingdom Phonak UK Limited
Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PP
USA Phonak LLC, Warrenville, IL 60555-3927
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Independent A complete list of Phonak distributors
general agents: is available at Phonak's Internet site:
www.phonak.com. Please visit us or
ask your hearing care professional for
information.
Manufacturer: Phonak AG, Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa, Switzerland
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