EasyLink User Manual
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1. EasyLink and accessories 1 EasyLink 2 Easylink home and travel case Adapter for external connections Audio cable Charging unit iLink or any MicroLink radio receiver The type of the Phonak FM receiver depends on the hearing instrument In the picture MLxS 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 Plug the charging unit into the power jack on the adapter marked ere 7 OV 400 mA A Use only original Phonak charging units e The battery symbol in the EasyLink display flashes during charging The battery cannot be over charged e The battery symbol stops flashing when the EasyLink is 100 charged e EasyLink operates for approximately 10 hours when fully charged e Make sure the socket outlet is easily accessible 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 e FM channel number e Battery status iLink and all multi frequency MicroLink radio receivers automati2. 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 33 Phonak distributors worldwide Group companies Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Denmark France Germany Italy Japan Jordan Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom USA 34 detailed information on www phonak com Phonak Australasia Pty Ltd Baulkham Hills N S W 2153 Hansaton Akustische Ger te GmbH 5020 Salzburg Lapperre N V 1702 Groot Bijgaarden CAS Produtos M dicos Sao Paulo SP 04363 100 Phonak Canada Limited Mississauga Ontario L5S 1V9 Phonak Shanghai Co Ltd Shanghai City 200233 Phonak Danmark A S Nitivej 10 2000 Frederiksberg Phonak France SA 69500 Bron Phonak GmbH 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen EC Representative Phonak Italia S r l 20159 Milano Phonak Japan Co Ltd Tokyo 101 0044 Phonak Middle East 11181 Amman Phonak B V 3439 ME Nieuwegein Phonak New Zealand Ltd Takapuna Auckland 9 Phonak AS 0105 Oslo Phonak Polska Sp z 0
3. 0 00 567 Warszawa Phonak Ib rica S A 03008 Alicante Phonak AB 117 43 Stockholm Phonak AG Phonak Schweiz 8712 Stafa Phonak UK Limited Warrington Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC Warrenville IL 60555 3927 Independent general agents Manufacturer A complete list of Phonak distributors is available at Phonak s Internet site www phonak com Please visit us or ask your hearing care professional for information Phonak AG Laubisritistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stafa Switzerland CE 0682 UI KI This unit sold by panasal SIUDU 9Y MEUOUA PUEjJIZYIMS U pa Uld 04 L0 2007 ZO ZA Z0 1EY0 670 www phonak com
4. 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 22 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 23 Important points e Do notuse two transmitters on the same FM channel e Do not use water or fluids for cleaning e Use only original Phonak accessories e Do not use EasyLink in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices for instance in airplanes e Be aware that FM signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers e Before using the system in another country contact your hearingcare professional to make sure your radio channel is permitted in that country e The EasyLink may only be repaired by an authorized service center el The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin gt indicates that FM equipment shall not be um
5. EasyLink User Guide L En N H Pe Li d GT le A Sg n s A gt E M Mm Nr PHONAK hearing systems C 0682 Q Contents Controls Welcome EasyLink and accessories Starting up Using EasyLink FM receivers Important points For professionals Changing the radio channel Troubleshooting Declaration of conformity Service and warranty Phonak distributors worldwide 22 24 25 26 30 33 34 cei ea o O On off switch Microphone openings Lavalier with integrated antenna Button to adjust the lavalier length Clip LCD For professionals Pen push for frequency change Interface for external connections 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 A Important notes for all users Of 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
6. a treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused FM equipment to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old FM equipment to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health 24 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 25 Troubleshooting Situation Easylink does not switch on Poor speech intelligibility Voices are inaudible when the EasyLink is switched on Insufficient operating range 26 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 synchroni
7. cally 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 DI At switch on the EasyLink automatically sets digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the FM hearing instrument microphone active program DE At switch off the EasyLink automatically resets digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the hearing instrument program Example FM hearing Automatic reset Program 1 instrument to program 1 microphone active EasyLink EasyLink Switched on switched off A Do not cover the microphone opening with your fingers when the EasyLink is in operation It could affect the sound quality Position EasyLink so that people speak from the front into the microphones not from the side or the back Operating range The effective operating distance between the EasyLink and the user wearing iLink or any MicroLink receivers e Openair up to 30 meters 100 ft e Inside a building typically up to 15 meters 50 ft A To obtain maximum Operating range do not fold or knot the lavalier antenna A High power electronic equipment larger electronic installations and metallic structures may affect and significantly reduce the Op
8. er person iLink setting in practical use FM M How to use the EasyLink e Hand the EasyLink to your conversation partner e Your partner should wear it around the neck The cord needs to be adjusted speech quality make sure the distance between the speaker s mouth and the EasyLink is between vy 20 30 cm 8 10 inches Pull e Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button for two seconds Connected to a television Also recommended for e CD players radio and other audio equipment e Computers with an audio output e MP3 players iLink setting in practical use FM only or FM M while watching TV with a partner How to use the EasyLink e Connect EasyLink as pictured on page 18 and place it in front of the television e Switch on the television Your Easylink will automatically switch on e To get maximum operating range make sure the lavalier is not folded together or knotted e Vhen the television is switched off the EasyLink will automatically switch off after approximately 40 seconds Using EasyLink Connected to a television TV Radio headphone output al P 90 gt __ WISEN Z o x Plug in to the audio jack AUDIO Audio cable The volume of the audio output on some televisions is adjustable Please consult the television user guide to access this feature if available 18 If the audio equipment does not have a headphone
9. erating range 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 gt A e In restaurants SI A ee Ara e In conferences CA LAY sd SS Wp e At home Fi ae iLink setting in practical use FM M How to use the EasyLink e Place it on the table The front of the EasyLink should point to the speakers that you want to hear e Make sure the lavalier is not folded together or knotted e 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 14 Hand held reporter style Recommended for e Parties e Conversations while traveling e Shopping iLink setting in practical use FM M How to use the EasyLink e 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 e 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 A To get an optimal Using EasyLink Worn by your partner Recommended for e Lectures e Walks e Sport e Whenever travelling with anoth
10. 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 Stafa Switzerland Date May 2 2005 30 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 ina particular ins
11. 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 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 20 Make sure the distance between the external microphone and the mouth is between 20 and 30 cm 8 10 inches Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button for 2 seconds 21 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
12. tallation 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 31 the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 32 Service and warranty Phonak provides a manufacturer s limited warranty for
13. zed c Receiver switched off MLxS Antenna folded or knotted 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 20 30 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 cl Switch MLxS to or z Make sure the antenna is not folded together or knotted 27 Troubleshooting Situation Radio interference A second person s voice is audible Remote controllable Phonak hearing aids do not respond 28 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 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 lt 20 cm 8 inches 29 Declaration of conformity Phonak AG Laubisritistrasse 28 CH 8712 St fa Switzerland confirms that the EasyLink conforms to EN 300 422 EN 300 328 and EN 301 489
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