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Cochlear Implants

User Manual

AudioLink

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W37299_2.0 (Eng

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Summary of Contents for AudioLink Ma070301

Page 1: ...Cochlear Implants User Manual AudioLink AW37299_2 0 English...

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Page 3: ...or the first time 7 AudioLink functions 13 AudioLink indicator lights 20 4 Care and maintenance 22 Maintenance 22 Disposal 23 Cables 23 Battery 24 5 Troubleshooting 26 6 General precautions and warnin...

Page 4: ...al NOTE You are the operator of your the recipient s AudioLink therefore we recom mend that you read this manual in its entirety Do not perform any maintenance activities other than those described in...

Page 5: ...to the audio processor s AudioLink is intended to be used as a wireless remote microphone AudioLink provides a general communication and data pathway between an electronic device featuring Bluetooth...

Page 6: ...f education however for children under the age of five years and those who for a variety of reasons lack the ability to appropriately handle and manipulate small parts the parents and or carer shall o...

Page 7: ...ry for the function of your audio processor System components AudioLink main unit AudioLink battery AudioLink clip Docking station AudioLink opening tool USB power adapter with country specific input...

Page 8: ...tion symbols Shows connection between devices indicates successful pairing and switches AudioLink ON OFF Mix button Switches between audio input from the AudioLink microphone only or mixed input from...

Page 9: ...tatus light slowly pulsing green Optional Connect the AudioLink clip to AudioLink by aligning the clip with the back of AudioLink and applying pressure until the designated holes in the clip snap into...

Page 10: ...not fully charged We recommend that you fully charge the device before using AudioLink Charging AudioLink To charge AudioLink proceed as follows Choose the appropriate input plug for the USB power su...

Page 11: ...connected to a charger as long as AudioLink is switched on When switched off AudioLink automatically changes to standby mode while being charged It will take approximately three hours to charge a ful...

Page 12: ...dioLink with your audio processor you need to pair your audio processor with AudioLink To pair your audio processor with AudioLink proceed as follows Switch off the audio processor Press the main butt...

Page 13: ...tereo cable connection NOTE The audio processor s must be paired with AudioLink before any other connection to an external device can be established Pairing AudioLink with a Bluetooth device To pair A...

Page 14: ...onality is only provided if AudioLink is connected Bluetooth Bluetooth MED EL AudioLink Connected NOTE AudioLink can only be connected to one Bluetooth device at the same time If necessary you can del...

Page 15: ...the Microphone button in active remote micro phone mode and returning to standby mode While audio streaming is active you have several options to adjust the volume level of the streamed audio signal...

Page 16: ...ophone For best sound recep tion of the integrated microphone make sure that the front of AudioLink always faces away from your body and that the top of AudioLink faces upwards To start a phone call p...

Page 17: ...sockets use commercially available RCA adapters TV Connect the 3 5mm audio jack of the stereo cable with the AudioLink docking station Pull the rubber socket cover aside and turn it to the back to ac...

Page 18: ...o cable with RCA connectors and the AudioLink docking station for TV streaming as signal quality improves NOTE Do not forget to put the rubber socket cover back over the connectors after removing Audi...

Page 19: ...n for streaming via cable connection Please refer to chapter Streaming audio from TV for information on how to establish the connection to the audio source use the stereo cable with two 3 5mm audio ja...

Page 20: ...te microphone function proceed as follows Switch on AudioLink Press the Mic button of AudioLink AudioLink synchronises to the audio processor s and starts streaming indicated by slow pulsing of the co...

Page 21: ...ion between AudioLink and your phone is necessary in order to use certain functions of the AudioKey mobile app see chapter Pairing AudioLink with a Bluetooth device With AudioKey you can further custo...

Page 22: ...emain connected to the AudioLink docking station e g when watching TV Slowly pulsing orange AudioLink active and battery level low less than 5 Charge AudioLink Permanently orange Charger connected and...

Page 23: ...x button Blinking pattern Meaning Required action Permanently illuminated The audio signal from the audio processor s and the signal from AudioLink are provided None Mic button Blinking pattern Meanin...

Page 24: ...dioLink Never use household cleaning products or alcohol Do not use a microwave or any other heating devices to dry AudioLink If necessary wipe AudioLink dry with a tissue Your AudioLink does not requ...

Page 25: ...r cable s life we recommend the following Do not bend the cable When unplugging the cable pull on the plug and not on the cable itself Do not lift AudioLink or any other device by the cable Do not use...

Page 26: ...laced Contact your healthcare provider or local MED EL representative to receive a replacement battery To replace the battery proceed as follows Remove the AudioLink clip Disassemble AudioLink by inse...

Page 27: ...WARNING Misuse may result in the battery causing heat smoke rupture flame or leakage which could lead to injury N N PARENTAL GUIDANCE Do not allow children to replace batteries without adult supervis...

Page 28: ...ot present Ensure that your audio processor is turned on Replace audio processor battery if empty Ensure that the audio processor s is within range Distortions during audio streaming interruptions noi...

Page 29: ...n a cool or hot place put AudioLink in a place with room temperature typ 20 C to 25 C and wait at least 30 minutes before you use AudioLink This ensures that AudioLink is not operated outside its defi...

Page 30: ...to EASA European Aviation Safety Agency and FAA Federal Aviation Administration requirements airline regulations require suspending wireless operations before boarding an airplane AudioLink should not...

Page 31: ...Mic button Volume buttons Power supply 1 LiPo Battery 3 7V 550mA Internally powered Battery operating time approx 6 hours for audio streaming approx 5 days in standby Battery aging 80 of minimum capa...

Page 32: ...s defined in IEC 60601 1 Expected service life The expected service life of AudioLink as defined in IEC 60601 1 is 5 years There are no actions needed to maintain basic safety with regard to electroma...

Page 33: ...ecommended storage temperature range 0 C to 30 C Relative humidity range 10 to 93 Atmospheric pressure Ambient to 700 hPa mbar 0 to 3 000 metres Essential performance None of the performance character...

Page 34: ...of conformity is available at the following internet address www medel com compliance Manufacturer Direct current Atmospheric pressure limitation Humidity limitation Temperature limit IP52 Moisture a...

Page 35: ...on Non ionizing radiation Fragile handle with care Information indicating a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Information indicating a hazardous situation...

Page 36: ...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 equipmen...

Page 37: ...t Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 AudioLink uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to ca...

Page 38: ...mercial or hospital environment 1kV for input output lines 1kV for input output lines Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1kV line s to line s 1kV line s to line s Mains power quality should be that of a typical comm...

Page 39: ...mmuni cations equipment should be used no closer than 30cm to any part of AudioLink including cables specified by MED EL Otherwise degradation of the per formance of AudioLink could result 6Vrms in IS...

Page 40: ...rts please contact your MED EL representative Warranty Please refer to the accompanying Warranty Statement for information on our warranty provisions Manufacturer address MED EL Elektromedizinische Ge...

Page 41: ...Contact MED EL 39 9 Contact MED EL Please refer to the accompanying Contact Sheet for your local office...

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Page 44: ...MED EL Elektromedizinische Ger te GmbH F rstenweg 77a 6020 Innsbruck Austria office medel com medel com...

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