Audicus ALTO Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Bluetooth Remote...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Audicus! We are excited for you to experience our hearing aids. Your Bluetooth Remote will allow your hearing aids to connect with your technology. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 888-979-6918 or help@audicus.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents What’s Inside 4 iPhone Pairing Bluetooth Remote 5 Android Pairing TV Streamer 7 Remote Control & Phone Calls Charging the Remote 8 Smart Call Features Power On the Remote 11 Phone Calll Restrictions Operating Distance 12 Bluetooth Dock Cables Standby Mode 13 Watching TV General Functions of Remote...
  • Page 4: What's Inside

    What’s Inside USB Cable Bluetooth Power Plug + Ring Remote Adapters Component Function Bluetooth Remote wireless media communication USB Cable connects remote to power plug to charge Power Plug + Adapters connects remote to wall outlet to charge Key Chain Clip attaches your remote to a key ring...
  • Page 5 What’s inside Audio Cables Analog 3.5 mm Analog RCA Power Plug Bluetooth Dock Optical Coaxial Screw Driver + Screw Component Function Bluetooth Dock wireless communication and remote charger Power Plug Set connects remote to power plug to charge Coaxial Cable connects streamer to device with coaxial end Optical Cable connects streamer to device with optical cord end...
  • Page 6: Bluetooth Remote

    Bluetooth Remote Right Side View Front View Grip Ridges Master Bottom View Button Volume Buttons Back View USB Charging Port Top View Microphone Remote Clip Power Switch Indicator...
  • Page 7: Tv Streamer

    TV Streamer Back View Front View Remote Charging Dock Power Button Volume Buttons...
  • Page 8: Charging The Remote

    Charging the Remote Assemble Your Charger Attach selected plug to the charger by inserting round corner of plug into round corner of adapter. You can change the plug by releasing the lock. See below. move dial down to remove Attach Remove Connect to the end of USB port of remote to charge.
  • Page 9 Charging the Remote Bluetooth Remote Indicators Charge the remote for at least 3 hours before initial use. It is safe to leave the remote connected to charger overnight. Status LED Light Charging Solid Red Full Battery Solid Green Low Battery (<10%) Red Blink Starting Up Solid Pink...
  • Page 10 Charging the Remote The remote can be also be charged on the Bluetooth Dock. This can help you ensure that both the remote and dock are charged at all times. Red light will be solid before the remote is switched to off.
  • Page 11: Power On The Remote

    Power On the Remote Slide the Power Switch to “on” Slide Switch to the Right Please make sure the hearing aids are turned on in order to stream sounds.
  • Page 12: Operating Distance

    Operating Distance Before operating the remote, turn on the hearing aid(s). The remote has a microphone that receives sound. This is important for Blue- tooth phone calls and Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth signals are weak and short, therefore the remote must remain close to you. Clip the remote onto your clothing and keep it within 8 inches from your mouth.
  • Page 13: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode To Enter Standby Mode The remote control’s buttons can be disabled temporarily to prevent any unwanted commands. You can disable the remote when inside pocket. Hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time. The LED light will flash 3 red blinks. To Exit Standby Mode 1.
  • Page 14: General Functions Of Remote

    This means that there are 11 different volume s in your Alto. Program The Alto has two programs: Smart Program and Loop Program. You will hear one beep for the Smart Program and three beeps for the Loop Program. If you put a phone close to the hearing aid, you will hear two beeps.
  • Page 15: Programs

    Master Button. Use this program when in places that offer a hearing loop such an auditorium. Your Alto has a telecoil wire that picks up the electromagnetic signals emitted by a loop. This pulls the sounds towards your Alto and into your ears.
  • Page 16: Cellphone Pairing

    Cellphone Pairing Bluetooth Phone Pairing 1. Make remote Your remote can help discoverable. you hear phone calls 2. Hold the Volume Up wirelessly via Bluetooth. button (+) You must pair your 3. Simultaneously, cellphone to your Power ON Power On remote remote in order to Volume “+”...
  • Page 17: Iphone Pairing

    iPhone Pairing Pairing Guide for iPhone (iOS 9.2.1 or higher) 1. Find Settings icon on your phone. 2. Tap the Bluetooth category. Turn ON Bluetooth dial. 3. Make your remote discovereable. 4. Connect to uStream. 5. Pair Remote Must Be Discoverable...
  • Page 18: Android Pairing

    Android Cellphone Pairing Pairing your Android Device 1. Find the Wireless Settings icon on your phone. 2. Tap the Bluetooth category. Turn ON Bluetooth dial. 3. Make your remote discoverable. 4. Tap Search for Devices. 5. The “uStream” should appear under Bluetooth Devices. 6.
  • Page 19: Remote Control & Phone Calls

    Remote Control and Phone Calls Answering Incoming/Ending Calls Action Trigger Note Mechanism Accept Wait 5 seconds for call to Speak into the Press Master Button Call transfer from phone remote Hearing Aids return to End Call Press Master Button previous settings Enter numbers on Some phones will require Make...
  • Page 20: Smart Call Features

    Smart Call Features Your Bluetooth Remote can be used to voice call contacts from your phone. Press the Master Button for four seconds, then release. Wait 2 seconds. Then, speak into the microphone. You must say: “Dial John” or “Dial 000-000-0000”. Your remote will also read off the number or contact from your phone directly to your hearing aids for incoming calls.
  • Page 21: Phone Calll Restrictions

    Phone Call Restrictions Phone Calls The Bluetooth Remote operates within short distances. For best performance, keep the remote within 16 inches of your hearing aid. Use the clip to fix the remote onto your upper body. The Bluetooth Remote can be worn anywhere on the upper half of the body.
  • Page 22: Bluetooth Dock Cables

    Bluetooth Dock Cables The Bluetooth Dock serves the purpose of streaming sounds from non-Bluetooth capable devices to your heairing aid(s). The cables provided allow you to connect many devices to your Bluetooth Dock, which can send sounds via Bluetooth to your remote and hearing aids. Analog RCA Coaxial Audio Analog 3.5 mm...
  • Page 23: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Your Bluetooth remote can help you listen to sounds from your TV, DVD player, gaming system, or stereo. Connect the appropriate cable between the Bluetooth Dock and your device. Charge Dock for at least 2 hours. Always Pair Your Remote to your Bluetooth Dock Before You Listen 1.
  • Page 24 Watching TV Max 90 Feet Distance Between Bluetooth Dock and Remote...
  • Page 25: Media Playback

    Media Playback a. You can playback media via your Bluetooth remote and device. You must pair your device to the remote first before playing media. b. Or you can playback media via the Bluetooth Dock connected to the remote. You must plug appropriate cables and pair the Dock to the remote before playback.
  • Page 26: Changing Between Programs

    Changing Between Programs While using the Bluetooth functionality, you can always return to the Smart Program by pressing the Master Button. If you are connected to several Bluetooth connections, e.g. Bluetooth dock and phone, you can cycle between both programs and the acoustic hearing aid programs by pressing the Master Button.
  • Page 27: Contact Us

    Contact Us Audicus, Inc. 40 Exchange Place. Suite 1820 New York, NY 10005 Tel: 888 979 6918 Email: help@audicus.com www.audicus.com...

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