Phonak TV Connector, User Manual

Page 1: ...TV Connector User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e of the TV Connector 4 1 Adjusting the volume of the audio 4 2 TV Connector and phone calls 4 3 Switching off audio transmission 4 4 Understanding the indicator light LED 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Testing the audio transmission 5 2 Questions and answers 4 5 8 8 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 24 24 24 25 26 30 33 6 Service and warranty 6 1 Local warranty 6 2 International warranty 6 3 Warranty li...

Page 3: ...t your hearing care professional or go to www phonak com tvconnector Phonak life is on www phonak com 1 Welcome CE mark applied 2018 2 Getting to know your TV Connector The intended use of the TV Connector is to establish a wireless connection between your hearing aids and a TV or any other audio source It sends audio signals within a 15 meter 50 ft radius wirelessly to the hearing aids TV Connect...

Page 4: ... Toslink or analog 3 5mm jack cable 5 Power button 6 Volume up and down buttons calibration 2 4 5 1 6 6 3 TV Connector Hearing aid Up to 15 meters 50ft Line of sight between your hearing aids and the TV Connector is not required However environmental interference like walls or furniture may reduce the operating range ...

Page 5: ...upply unit into the socket outlet of the mains power 3 Getting started The TV Connector will turn ON the first time it is connected to a power source If the TV Connector does not turn ON automatically when the power supply is connected press and hold the power button for longer than 2 seconds to turn ON the device Upon the very first time powering the device the connection to the hearing aids will...

Page 6: ...an be plugged into the dedicated audio socket on the TV Connector Optical Toslink Digital signal Fiber optic cable optical cable pre installed Analog 3 5mm jack optional 3 3 Connecting to an audio device Connect the free end of the optical TOSLINK cable into the optical digital audio output of your TV or audio source Always connect the chosen audio cable of the TV Connector to the audio OUTPUT of ...

Page 7: ...supplied optical Toslink cable on the TV Connector with the analog 3 5 mm jack cable Insert one end of the analog cable into the TV Connector and connect the other end of the analog cable to the audio out port of your TV or alternative audio source When the TV Connector is plugged into a power source the very first time upon installation the connection to the hearing aids will be initiated automat...

Page 8: ...omatically connected again after the initial connection process The TV Connector can receive and transmit Dolby Audio stereo or mono audio signals Please make sure no DTS function has been enabled in TV or on alternative audio source settings If present this audio signal will be indicated by a blinking red LED indicator light on the TV Connector Please change the audio signal to this PCM in the au...

Page 9: ...ng from TV Connector To adjust the volume of the audio from the TV Connector Push the volume increase button on top of the TV Connector Push the volume decrease button on top of the TV Connector A tune will be played in any connected hearing aid to indicate that the volume has changed Make sure the TV audio device is switched on If no audio input is available the TV Connector automatically stops t...

Page 10: ...ng off audio transmission To end the transmission of the audio signal simply switch off the TV or other connected audio sources The TV Connector will go into the standby mode automatically Alternatively turn OFF the TV Connector using the power button on the top of the device In this case turn ON the TV Connector using the power button when using the TV Connector next time 4 4 Understanding the in...

Page 11: ... the indicator light is solid green 5 2 Questions and answers A summary of frequently asked questions and answers Causes What to do I don t hear any sound although the TV is switched on and connected to the TV Connector No audio input available at the TV Connector indicator light is solid white or blinking red Check if the optical Toslink or analog 3 5mm jack cable is inserted into the TV Connecto...

Page 12: ...r TV adjust the volume by using the buttons of your hearing aids Alternatively adjust the volume of the TV Connector using the volume buttons on top of the device Causes What to do After connecting the TV Connector the TV loudspeaker is switched off You have selected the headset output of the TV set Check the audio settings of the TV to enable the loudspeakers to be used in parallel Please use the...

Page 13: ...ervice and warranty 6 1 Local warranty Please ask the hearing care professional where you purchased your devices about the terms of the local warranty 6 2 International warranty Phonak offers a one year limited international warranty valid as of the date of purchase This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects The warranty is valid only if proof of purchase is shown The internat...

Page 14: ...ce may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice 2 Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Sonova AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this device Notice 3 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pu...

Page 15: ... Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device 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 Notice 4 Japanese Radio Law Compliance This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law 電波法 This device should not be modified otherwise the granted designation numbe...

Page 16: ...or the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in this user guide Important information for handling and product safety Operating conditions The device is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in this user guide Temperature transport and storage 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Temperature operation 0 to 40 Cel...

Page 17: ...and contact your doctor and or the manufacturer of the Implantable device for advice 9 Important safety information The device is designed for Direct Current DC power source with the specified parameters defined on the label of the product Humidity during transportation and storage 90 non condensing Humidity operation 90 noncondensing Atmospheric pressure 500 hPa to 1500 hPa This symbol on the pro...

Page 18: ...60950 1 IEC 62368 1 or other applicable safety standards Only use accessories approved by Sonova AG For safety reasons only use chargers supplied by Sonova AG or stabilized chargers with a rating of 5 VDC min 500mA Do not use the device in explosive areas mines or industrial areas with danger of explosions oxygen rich environments or areas where flammable anesthetics are handled or where electroni...

Page 19: ...l to clean them Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry the device X ray radiation CT or MRI scans may destroy or adversely affect the correct functioning of the device If the device has been dropped or damaged if it overheats has a damaged cord or plug or has been dropped into liquid stop using your device and contact authorized service centre Other important information High powere...

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Page 21: ...029 0737 02 V2 00 2018 07 na cu 2018 Sonova AG All rights reserved Manufacturer Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stäfa Switzerland www phonak com ...