Instructions for Use
Introduction Table of Contents We would like to congratulate you on selecting one of the most user friendly and advanced hearing device accessories on the market to enhance your hearing solution for important and valuable everyday purposes. 1. Typical package content 5 2. Product overview Buttons and connectors 6 At Oticon we believe that people should live the life they want with the hearing they have.
6.4.2 6.4.3 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 Connecting to Bluetooth audio Audio button Volume Control Bluetooth Connecting to Bluetooth device Out of range handling Bluetooth Pairing to a Bluetooth device Microphone Call Waiting Mobile phone sounds 33 34 35 37 40 40 41 43 44 45 7. Visual indicators 47 8. Audible indicators 50 9. Resetting the Streamer 52 1. Typical package content Streamer Getting Started guide 10. Cleaning and maintenance 53 11. Trouble shooting 54 12.
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3. Basic use and wearing 3.2 How to wear it 3.1 What is a Streamer The Streamer is a body-worn device that can connect your hearing instruments wirelessly to many different sound and communication media and thus, enables your instruments to function as wireless headphones. If you have two hearing instruments, the sound will be directed to both ears. Through the Streamer, your hearing instruments can connect to a number of audio sources and allows you to • use a mobile phone fully hands-free.
When using the Streamer the best result is always achieved by using the neck strap. The following accessories are included: • neck strap to be used to carry and use the Streamer hands-free in a lavaliere. • pocket clip to be used to attach the Streamer to a pocket / inside a pocket / or belt while not streaming audio. Only one of the carrying devices can be attached to the Streamer at a time.
5. Like a normal phone, the Streamer microphone is sensitive to mechanical noise (handling, knocking and scratching). Make sure that the Streamer is positioned and held calmly and still during a phone conversation. 6. The microphone must be oriented directly towards your mouth while speaking within a distance from 10 to 30 cm (4 – 12 inches). This is ensured when using the neck strap. 7. Depending on the placement of the Streamer minor drop outs of sound can occur.
4. Streamer wireless ranges 4.2 Bluetooth range 4.1 EarStream range The Streamer has a digital wireless transmitter (EarStream) built-in that streams information to your hearing instruments. The EarStream radio is activated automatically when requested and cannot be permanently switched off. When the Streamer is streaming audio, the range to the hearing instrument is approx. 0.5 meter (20 inches).
5. Battery life and maintenance 5.1 Charging the Streamer The Streamer has a built-in rechargeable battery. Always start by charging your new Streamer for 2-4 hours until fully charged. The best way to preserve capacity on the battery is to charge it frequently. The Streamer should be charged every night to always ensure battery life for a full day of operation. The battery life of the Streamer depends on the usage.
Included in the package, you will also find a USB cord that can be used to connect and charge the Streamer from a PC, allowing for frequent charging in the office. STATUS INDICATOR MEANING CONDITION Steady red light Low battery ~ 20 min talk time left The battery status indicator flashes RED when the battery is very low. The battery low condition is also acoustically indicated by two beeps in the hearing instruments. Make sure to always charge the battery when the status indicator flashes.
6. Functional description This section provides a detailed description of each function. An overview of the visual and audio indications provided by the Streamer and the hearing instruments are described in section 7 and 8. If you try to operate the Streamer while the keys are locked, the back light in the buttons will flash a few times to indicate the non-operational mode of keys in the Streamer. The key lock should not be seen or perceived as an ON / OFF function. 6.
6.2 Principle Operation Some of the Streamer buttons have more functions depending on the listening situation and the duration of the press, i.e. how long a button is activated. Duration of button presses is defined as: Key Press definitions Duration Short Less than 1 second Long Approx. 2 seconds Very long More than 4 seconds The Streamer and a set of hearing instruments is a secure system. The hearing instrument(s) will only accept audio streaming from the Streamer to which they are linked.
6.3 Using a mobile phone 6.3.1 Preparing the Streamer and mobile phone The Streamer allows you to use a mobile phone in conjunction with your hearing instruments. Together, the hearing instruments and the Streamer works similar to a wireless Bluetooth headset. If you have two hearing instruments you will have the speech from your conversation in both ears for optimal intelligibility. In noisy environments it may be necessary to position the Streamer closer to your mouth.
6.3.2 Incoming Call 6.3.3 Making a phone call When an incoming call is received by the Streamer, a ringing tune appears in the instruments. The incoming call is also shown on the Streamer by the flashing green rim light around the phone button. Before making a phone call, make sure that the Streamer is inside the Body Area Network, e.g. by using the neck strap. When accepting the incoming call, your hearing instruments will automatically switch to a dedicated Streamer phone program.
6.3.4 Phone button Voice Dial The table shows how to use the Streamer for incoming phone calls. If this is implemented in the connected mobile phone, the function will be activated by pressing the Streamer phone button shortly. Short press When a connected mobile phone is ringing, a short press will answer the incoming call. An active phone call is terminated also with a short press.
6.4 Listening to Audio sources 6.4.1 Connecting to wired audio input The Streamer can connect your hearing instruments to many different audio sources and allows you to use your hearing instruments to function as wireless headphones. When the included audio cable is connected to an audio player and the Streamer, the Streamer starts streaming after the audio button is pressed shortly.
Since the Streamer can handle multiple audio sources, the following describes how the Streamer will react to various operations: • If Bluetooth audio streaming is active when the jack is inserted and the audio button is pressed again, the Bluetooth audio is stopped and the wired audio is streamed instead (priority control). When the jack is removed Bluetooth audio does NOT automatically resume, but must be activated by pressing the audio button shortly again.
6.4.3 Audio button The table shows how to use the Streamer with all types of audio streaming Short press A short press starts/stops streaming of the available audio. The available audio source can be wired audio or a Bluetooth enabled stereo / music player. Streaming from audio sources is prioritized by the Streamer, priority control is in this order: 1. Wired audio 2. Bluetooth Stereo When no wired connection is present, the Streamer will attempt to connect to the last connected Bluetooth device.
The volume control is functioning as described in the table A short press adjusts the volume level up or down in the hearing instruments. If you have 2 hearing instruments, volume is adjusted in both hearing instruments at the same time. 6.6 Bluetooth button Bluetooth is the wireless application that connects the Streamer to external wireless audio sources. Bluetooth is a global standard used in many electronic media. Most Bluetooth enabled devices will work together.
The basic operation of the Bluetooth function in described in the following table. Short press A short press will prompt the status of the Bluetooth function. If Bluetooth is on, the rim light around the button will light for a few seconds. Long press This switches the Bluetooth function on/off in the Streamer. When Bluetooth is on, the rim light around the button fades in and out (like a heart beat). Very long press (7 sec.) This activates the Bluetooth pairing mode. See section 6.
6.7 Connecting to Bluetooth devices Whenever the Bluetooth function in the Streamer or in the external audio source, has been turned off, the devices must find and connect to each other again when turned on. If the Bluetooth connection is lost to an audio / music player while streaming, the audio streaming stops and must be started again when the devices are inside their Bluetooth range again. 6.
2. Set Streamer into pairing mode Make sure that the Bluetooth function of the Streamer is turned off. The Streamer is then put into paring mode by a very long press of 7 seconds on the Bluetooth button until it flashes. The Streamer is now in pairing mode and awaits the device, indicated by the fast blinking blue light. See also section 6.6 for further info on Streamer Bluetooth pairing mode 3. Start Pairing Activate the pairing feature on the device.
6.11 Call waiting 6.12 Mobile phone sounds The Streamer supports call waiting by sending notification to the hearing instruments if a second call is incoming during an active call. The audible notification is added to the phone conversation by the telecom provider. Some mobile phones will try to send their ringing tones, key-press beeps, keyboard locked beep, etc. to any connected headset over the Bluetooth connection. (In mobile phone manuals, this is normally referred to as In-band-ringing).
7. Visual indicators Mobile phone Tip It is strongly recommended to disable the key-press beeps, lock/un-lock beeps etc. on your mobile phone. This will prevent unintended program shifts in your hearing instruments when operating the mobile phone while connected by Bluetooth to the Streamer.
Audio Constant ORANGE light No light Streaming is on Streaming is off Streaming is Slow flash pending ORANGE light (fade) until audio is re-activated Bluetooth Connection is established to Bluetooth or wired connection is present Battery low Battery charging Audio connected from wired music player or Bluetooth audio dongle Slow fading BLUE Bluetooth is light turned on Backlight Constant RED light Battery low ~ 20 minutes left Blinking RED light Battery very low ~ 5 minutes left Blinking GREE
8. Audible indicators This section describes the hearing instrument sounds that the Streamer can initiate. The sounds provide feedback about button pressed and functions activated from the Streamer. The sounds also provide information about the mobile phone functions e.g. incoming call. All sounds are played by the hearing instruments in any given active program, so the ringing tune can e.g. be played when listening to audio streaming.
9. Resetting the Streamer 10. Cleaning and maintenance If, for some reason, the Streamer halts in a non-functional mode, it can be reset. To reset the Streamer, press the Phone button for 10 seconds. The Streamer is a sealed product that requires only a minimum of maintenance. Any dirt, moisture or grease should be cleaned off by using a dry or damp cloth. It is recommended to clean on a regular basis. All rim lights will flash shortly to indicate that a reset has been made.
11. Trouble shooting Pairing Problem Solution My Streamer will not enter Bluetooth pairing mode Streamer’s key lock is activated Deactivate the key lock located on top of the Streamer.
Streamer is out of power Recharge the battery The Bluetooth connection between the Streamer and your phone is unsteady Oticon cannot guarantee compatibility with every Bluetooth ® product on the market.
Charging Streamer does not work even while charging Problem Solution The battery of the Streamer is drained completely The Streamer needs to charge for approximately 20 minutes before it can operate. For optimal battery life avoid draining the battery completely Volume Problem Solution When I press a button the Streamer is blinking and nothing happens Keyboard is locked to prevent accidental button activation Deactivate the key lock located on top of the Streamer.
Oticon Warranty Certificate 13. Product Approval, precautions and markings Name of Owner: Beside the Bluetooth transmitter, the Streamer contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < -15 dBμA/m @ 10m Dispenser: The emission power from the Streamer is below international emission limits for Human Exposure.
Changes or modifications made to the equipment not expressly approved by Oticon may void the FCC’s authorization to operate the 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.
Warnings The Streamer is not a toy and therefore should be kept out of the reach of children and anyone else who might swallow parts or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Special attention should be paid to the smaller components in order to prevent children from swallowing them and choking. The Streamer is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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