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EasyLink ™ User Guide 0682 !
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
Controls 햵 햴 햲 햶 햳 햷 햸 햹 4
햲 On/off switch 햳 Microphone openings 햴 Lavalier with integrated antenna 햵 Button to adjust the lavalier length 햶 Clip 햷 LCD 햸 For professionals: Pen push for frequency change 햹 Interface for external connections 5
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.
EasyLink and accessories 햲 EasyLink 햳 Easylink home and travel case 햴 Adapter for external connections 햵 Audio cable 햶 Charging unit 햷 iLink or any MicroLink radio receiver* * The type of the Phonak FM receiver depends on the hearing instrument.
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.
Plug the charging unit into the power jack on the adapter marked DC 7.5V 햴 5V DC 7. ! 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.
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.
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” microphone mode. When the EasyLink is switched on again, iLink and all Phonak multi-frequency MicroLink receivers automatically resume normal FM operation.
! 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: • 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.
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.
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.
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).
Connected to a television Also recommended for: • CD players, radio and other audio equipment • Computers with an audio output • MP3 players AUDIO 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.
Using EasyLink Connected to a television 햲 TV/Radio headphone output 햳 AUDIO 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.
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.
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: 햲 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Remedy Battery exhausted Charge the EasyLink for at least two hours EasyLink is positioned too far away from the speaker 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) Hearing instrument set to the wrong program b) Radio channel not synchronized c) Receiver switched off (MLxS) a) Check hearing instrument program b) Switch off the EasyLink.
Troubleshooting Situation Radio interference A second person’s voice is audible Remote-controllable Phonak hearing aids do not respond 28
Most probable cause Remedy Extraneous cause: radio antenna or similar interfering devices nearby. Ask your hearingcare professional to change the radio channel in the EasyLink and the default channel in the iLinks. Another hearing aid user is using the same FM channel. Ask your hearingcare professional to change the radio channel in the EasyLink and the default channel in the iLinks. EasyLink and hearing instruments are too far apart when EasyLink is switched on.
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-tonoise ratio, which leads to an optimized speech understanding even in very difficult listening situations.
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.
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 circuit 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.
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.
Phonak distributors worldwide Group companies: Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Italy Japan Jordan Netherlands New Zealand Norway 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 Geräte GmbH 5020 Salzburg Lapperre N.V.
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.
