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Contents

Controls

Welcome

SmartLink and accessories

First steps

Charging the SmartLink

Switching on/off

Operating range

Attaching/detaching the lavalier cord

Choosing the best microphone setting

Keypad lock

Using the hearing instrument remote control

Program selection

Using an external microphone

Connecting SmartLink to a television

SmartLink and mobile phones

Bluetooth link

How SmartLink interacts with a mobile phone

Pairing SmartLink

Activating SmartLink for mobile phone use

Summary of Contents for SmartLink SX

Page 2: ...SmartLink SX User Guide 0682...

Page 3: ...r cord 14 Choosing the best microphone setting 16 Keypad lock 18 Using the hearing instrument remote control 19 Program selection 21 Using an external microphone 22 Connecting SmartLink to a televisio...

Page 4: ...2 Finding a third party channel scan 44 Using SmartLink examples 46 Optional charging units 49 FM Receivers 50 Setup of FM Receivers 50 Principle benefits of multi frequency receivers 50 Switch settin...

Page 5: ...4 Controls...

Page 6: ...nswer Call end Hearing instrument remote control Hearing instrument volume increase Hearing instrument volume decrease Hearing instrument program change Program change FM active FM hearing instrument...

Page 7: ...ehensive features please read this user guide carefully Ask your hearingcare professional if you have any questions Phonak wishes you much hearing enjoyment with the SmartLink The following symbols ap...

Page 8: ...nd travel case Soft case Adapter for external connections Lavalier cord with integrated antenna Short antenna Audio cable Charging unit MicroLink FM receiver Audio shoe MicroLink receiver or audio sho...

Page 9: ...tLink contains a non removable Lithium ion battery with fast charge capability A fully exhausted battery takes around 2 hours to charge The battery will be about 80 charged within an hour Attach the S...

Page 10: ...y flashes during charging The battery cannot be over charged The battery symbol stops flashing when the SmartLink is 100 charged Battery consumption greatly depends on the functions in use especially...

Page 11: ...off To switch on Press and hold the main switch for 2 seconds The display shows startup information during switch on When the SmartLink is ready the following information appears FM channel number Bat...

Page 12: ...microphone setting at switch on is always Omni display symbol At switch on the SmartLink automatically sets Phonak hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the FM hearing instrument m...

Page 13: ...mode about 40 seconds after the SmartLink is switched off Because they consume practically no current in this mode the receivers can stay connected to the hearing instrument without having to be swit...

Page 14: ...istance between the SmartLink and the hearing instrument user is greater than 10 meters The SmartLink is handed to a speaker for example at a lecture or presentation SmartLink is used in the presence...

Page 15: ...attach Slide in gently following a straight line To adjust the cord length Press on the large button and retract or withdraw the cord The cord length should be adjusted so that the SmartLink is 20 30...

Page 16: ...15 To detach Press together the side buttons and gently slide out from the SmartLink...

Page 17: ...16 Choosing the best microphone setting Recommended for Noise level Focus Super high fewer speakers Zoom2 Zoom medium fewer speakers Omni low more speakers...

Page 18: ...17 Voice pickup Symbol in pattern display focused in a narrow angle in front of the SmartLink wider angle in front of the SmartLink 360 around the SmartLink...

Page 19: ...he controls Switch on the SmartLink then simultaneously press and LOC appears in the display To unlock the controls Press the same two keys again Incoming calls can be answered while the SmartLink is...

Page 20: ...k digital hearing instruments with remote control compatibility The remote control works all the time even if the SmartLink is switched off Program selector Switches hearing instrument programs withou...

Page 21: ...ing instrument user guide for further information Pressing the key automatically synchronizes the frequency indicated by a sequence of 4 confirmation beeps We recommend holding the SmartLink less than...

Page 22: ...our hearing instruments Every time is pressed the program alternates between FM SmartLink active hearing instrument microphones switched off and FM M mode SmartLink and hearing instrument microphones...

Page 23: ...vantageous in a variety of situations like college lectures or presentations or in an automobile A in the display means that the SmartLink is relaying an audio signal from an external micro phone or a...

Page 24: ...ternal microphone When the microphone is switched off the SmartLink automatically switches off 40 50 seconds later Some external microphones have a separate on off switch Ensure that the external micr...

Page 25: ...age External microphone only SmartLink microphone and external microphone simultaneously Switch off SmartLink microphone only the external microphone remains active End of use Using an external microp...

Page 26: ...necessary The SmartLink begins relaying speech as soon as it detects a signal A appears in the display Plug in the external microphone and press the SmartLink key Press the key again Unplug the extern...

Page 27: ...The SmartLink can be directly connected to audio equipment like televisions CD and MP3 players and computers with audio outputs AUDIO Plug in to the television s headphone jack Audio cable standard ac...

Page 28: ...short antenna or the lavalier cord as an antenna If the SmartLink was switched off before using the audio cable When the television is switched off the SmartLink automatically switches off 40 50 seco...

Page 29: ...Television only Simultaneous television sound and people speaking in the room Switch off SmartLink microphone only the television audio signal remains audible End of use Connecting SmartLink to a tel...

Page 30: ...t detects an audio signal from the television A appears on the LCD Connect the SmartLink to the television as described previously Switch on the television and press the SmartLink key Press the key ag...

Page 31: ...artLink and mobile phones Bluetooth link SmartLink can communicate with a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone Please ask your mobile phone dealer if you are uncertain whether your model is Bluetooth cap...

Page 32: ...aximum 2 3 meter 7 10 ft radius of the mobile phone similar to the effective operating range of Bluetooth headsets A line of sight between SmartLink and the mobile phone is not required Further inform...

Page 33: ...martLink interacts with a mobile phone SmartLink works like a Bluetooth headset Bluetooth Radio signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Your voice Speak into here Caller s voice audible here Caller s voice Caller...

Page 34: ...refer to the instructions for your mobile phone and proceed as follows Switch the SmartLink on and follow the instructions to select the pairing function from the mobile phone menu Press and hold bot...

Page 35: ...nk and displays a newly found headset named SmartLink Select SmartLink on the mobile phone The mobile phone requests an identification code pass key Enter 1234 Pairing is then completed The SmartLink...

Page 36: ...te the Bluetooth link between the mobile phone and the SmartLink Select SmartLink from the mobile phone list of coupled devices refer to instructions If the symbol is not already showing in the SmartL...

Page 37: ...now ready to take incoming calls For possible options such as automatic language selection or various Bluetooth operating modes please refer to your mobile phone instructions Using Bluetooth increases...

Page 38: ...need to operate the mobile phone The LCD indicator starts flashing when a call is received SmartLink automatically switches hearing instruments to the FM hearing instrument microphone active program...

Page 39: ...es to relay incoming calls to the hearing instruments even while it is switched off Ensure that the MicroLink receivers are permanently switched on Users of hearing instruments without remote control...

Page 40: ...er a call press the red tele phone key on the right until the symbol appears Depending on the mobile phone this may also deactivate the Bluetooth link To reactivate the link press the red telephone ke...

Page 41: ...dialing feature can also be used if available Refer to the mobile phone s instructions SmartLink automatically switches hearing instruments to the FM hearing instrument microphone active program Spea...

Page 42: ...uetooth link Switching off economizes on power To switch off Bluetooth on the SmartLink press the red telephone key on the right until the symbol appears See page 35 for instructions on reactivating t...

Page 43: ...the and keys together The channel indicator in the display starts flashing Press to move up a channel or Press to move down a channel The SmartLink automatically synchronizes multi channel FM receiver...

Page 44: ...flashing and the frequency change is complete The SmartLink remote control is again ready for use Changing the channel is recommended in the following situations When there is external interference o...

Page 45: ...this function FM receivers can seek out the channel being used by another system on an unknown frequency and synchronize accordingly It is useful in lectures or presentations for example when the spea...

Page 46: ...her it is the one you are seeking If yes there is nothing else to do If no press and once more to continue scanning To return to your own FM channel simply switch on the SmartLink The FM receivers may...

Page 47: ...rants Conferences At home In practical use Recommended for Parties Conversations while traveling Shopping In practical use Around a table Microphone setting Omni Antenna Short antenna Hand held report...

Page 48: ...ractical use Also recommended for CD players and other audio equipment Computers with an audio output MP3 players In practical use Hand to your conversation partner Microphone setting Zoom Antenna Lav...

Page 49: ...In practical use Recommended for Teaching situations Using the telephone while driving In practical use On the telephone Microphone setting Zoom set automatically Antenna short antenna Using a MiniBo...

Page 50: ...e optional automotive charging unit can be used to charge the SmartLink while on the road The solar charging unit can even charge the SmartLink outdoors without a mains electricity supply Available st...

Page 51: ...should check recommended receiver settings in the respective user guide Principle benefits of multi frequency receivers Default frequency MicroLink receivers are programmed with a standard default fr...

Page 52: ...there are nearby FM users on the same frequency FM channel Standby mode power saving This function helps economize on power Switch off the transmitter and about 40 seconds later your receivers automat...

Page 53: ...th Phonak hearing instruments please refer to the respective hearing instrument user guide For all other models MLxS switch setting depend on the type of instrument Ask your hearingcare professional a...

Page 54: ...tions where it is forbidden to use electronic devices for instance in aero planes Be aware that radio signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers Before using the system in anothe...

Page 55: ...54 Troubleshooting Situation SmartLink does not switch on Radio interference Voices are inaudible when the SmartLink is switched on Poor speech intelligibility...

Page 56: ...synchronize a Select another microphone setting see page16 b Move the SmartLink closer to the speaker Most probable cause Battery exhausted Extraneous cause radio antenna or similar inter fering devic...

Page 57: ...ubleshooting Situation Insufficient operating range A second person s voice is audible Remote controllable Phonak hearing instruments do not respond SmartLink does not couple or connect with a mobile...

Page 58: ...old the SmartLink 50 cm 20 or closer to the hearing instruments when using remote control functions Ask your mobile phone dealer Most probable cause Antenna not connected Another hearing aid user uses...

Page 59: ...es including all necessary annexes The SmartLink is used by hearing impaired people To operate the SmartLink BTE hearing instruments with MicroLink receivers are required The user benefit of FM is an...

Page 60: ...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 harmf...

Page 61: ...ference 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 person...

Page 62: ...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...

Page 63: ...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 Os...

Page 64: ...63 Notes...

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