Thank you Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new Streamer has the highest quality and is easy to use and maintain. The Streamer connects your hearing instruments wirelessly to different audio sources and makes your hearing instruments work like wireless headphones.
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Indication for use The Streamer is intended to be used by wireless Oticon hearing instrument users together with their hearing instruments. The Streamer is a communication interface between the hearing instruments and other devices such as cell phones. The Streamer can be connected to a range of external (additional) devices to enable the hearing instrument user to better hear a TV or to communicate through Bluetooth- enabled cell phones, etc.
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“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Contents Package contents Device view Warnings Basic functions - first-time use Wearing the Streamer with the neck loop Using the Streamer without the neck loop Turning the Streamer on and off Charging the Streamer Battery low indicator Remote control of the hearing instruments Pairing the Streamer with a cell phone and other devices Clear pairing Continues on next page...
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Primary functions Connectivity/streaming Cell phone Personalizing your Streamer ConnectLine Phone solution ConnectLine Microphone ConnectLine TV solution Secondary functions ConnectLine App Connectivity/streaming Music/audio cable Headset cable Music/audio wireless PC headset - wireless T-coil (built-in) FM receiver (optional)
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Additional information Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Cleaning and maintenance Accessories and spare parts Technical information Index...
Package contents Streamer Pro – what is included in the box: The Streamer box contains the following elements: Your new Streamer Neck loop - medium (page 16) Neck loop - long (page 16) Box 1 Box 4 Charger (page 22) Cleaning cloth Protective skin (page 64)
*Optional Additional Accessory Box 2 USB charger cable (page 22) Charger base (page 22) Getting Started 3.5 mm mini jack stereo cable for MP3/music (page 50) GettinG Started Streamer Pro People First People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively...
Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your Streamer. Products to be connected to external equipment The safe use of the Streamer with the auxiliary input cable is determined by an external signal source.
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Warnings Choking hazards The Streamer is not a toy and therefore should be kept out of the reach of children and anyone else who might swallow parts or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Special attention should be paid to the smaller components in order to prevent children from swallowing them and choking.
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Warnings Use of the neck loop If by accident the neck loop should get caught on something while the user is wearing it, the neck loop is constructed to break automatically. Therefore, never try to shorten or modify the neck loop in an unauthorized way. The neck loop should not be used for chil- dren who weigh less than 11 kg.
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Oticon takes no financial responsibility in terms of reimbursements of cell phones that do not work as expected.
Basic functions - first-time use Wearing the Streamer – with the neck loop The neck loop is an integral part of the Streamer’s electronic system. It is used as an antenna to transmit sound to your hearing instruments. For the best possible sound and longest possible streaming time, the Streamer should always be worn with one of the included neck loops.
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Inserting the neck loop The neck loop snaps into the holes on the top of the Streamer. Note that when talking to somebody through the Streamer, it is important that your voice can be picked up by the built-in microphone on the top. Your voice Microphone Sound from...
Using the Streamer without the neck loop When using the Streamer without the neck loop, the distance to the hearing instrument should be less than one meter. You may experience drop-outs in sound, which is why we always recommend using the neck loop. When using the Streamer without the neck loop, more power will be used –...
Turning the Streamer on and off Power on Press the on/off button on the top of the Streamer for approx. 2 seconds until all lights on the front and top flash to indicate it is powered on. Release the on/off button. The power indicator on the top of the Streamer should now fade to green.
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Power on/off Status Front Description The Streamer is off After pressing the on/off button for approx. 2 seconds, all lights will be on for a few seconds to indicate that the Streamer is now turned on The Streamer is now turned on and ready for use...
On/off indicator Charging the Streamer The Streamer uses a rechargeable battery. We recommend that you charge the Streamer daily for best possible performance. Using the enclosed charger and optional charger base* (A), or a USB compliant device with a charge current of 500mA, simply insert the micro USB socket in the bottom of the Streamer (B).
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Charging Status Front Description Charging - when turned off - status indicator will blink green Charging – when turned on (or in use) – the status indicator will shift between strong and soft green. Blink Fade *Optional Accessory...
Battery low indicator Battery low indicator The Streamer will indicate battery low (approx. 20 min- utes capacity left) with a steady red light, and battery very low (approx. 5 minutes capacity left) with a blinking red light.
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Battery low indicator Status Front Description Battery low – approx. 20 minutes capacity left when streaming to hearing instruments Battery very low – approx. 5 minutes capacity left when streaming to hearing instruments Steady Fading IMPORTANT NOTICE The battery should not be drained completely. Keeping the battery fully charged will prolong the capacity of the battery.
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Battery capacity and charge time Battery capacity Up to 10 hours typical daily use: 2 hours phone, 6 hours TV using neck loop and 2 hours standby (after 2 years the capacity will be approx. 8 hours typical daily use). Battery capacity not Up to 5 hours typical use: 1 hour phone, 3 hours TV and 1 using neck loop...
You can mute the hearing instruments by pressing the volume up AND down for 1 second simultaneously. IMPORTANT NOTICE • The mute function is only available in the most recent Oticon hearing instruments. Please consult your Hearing Care Professional for details. • Even though the Streamer is turned off, the remote functionality of the hearing...
Pairing the Streamer with a cell phone and other devices Before the Streamer can be used with other devices – such as cell phones - the two devices have to be paired. 1. Bring the Streamer into pairing mode Press and hold the on/off button for approx. 5 seconds, until the indicator blinks blue.
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2. Bring the other device (e.g., cell phone) into pairing mode. This is typically in a set-up menu on your phone. We advise you to look in your cell phone’s “instructions for use,” e.g., under pairing. 3. The other device (cell phone) will often request a pin code.
Clear pairing If you have problems with pairings, you can clear all pairings by pressing the on/off button and the volume up button at the same time for 3 seconds.
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Pairing Status Front Description Streamer in pairing mode Pairing complete Streamer on Steady Blinking...
Primary functions Connectivity/streaming The ConnectLine Streamer user interface has been designed to give you the best possible daily use in the following situations: 1. Use of a cell phone through Bluetooth* (page 35). Use of the ConnectLine Phone solution (sold separately) with an analog landline phone* (page 42).
Cell phone To be able to receive or make calls while using the Streamer, make sure that the Streamer and cell phone have been paired (pages 30-31), are turned on and are within range (10 meters). Your cell phone may indicate that it is connected to the Streamer with a small headset icon.
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How to answer a call Make sure that you are able to speak into the Microphone Streamer’s microphone inlet. When your cell phone rings, you will hear an incom- ing call alert in your hearing instruments. At the same time the phone button on the Streamer and the status indicator will blink green.
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Receiving a call Status Front Description Streamer on and ready Phone indicator and top status blinks green. You will hear an incoming call indicator in your instruments When the call is connected, you will hear a beep acknowledging that the call is answered – you are now able to listen and talk to the other party Steady Blinking...
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How to make a call Make sure that you are able to speak into the Streamer’s microphone inlet. 3 3 4 0 1 7 _ _ To make a call, all you need to operate is the cell phone. You do not need to operate the Streamer. Simply key in the number as you normally do to make a call –...
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Making a call Status Front Description Streamer on and ready When the call is connected, you will hear a beep acknowl- edging that the call is connected – you are able to listen and talk to the other party Steady Blinking...
Personalization of Streamer Pro’s cell phone features The following Streamer Pro cell phone features can be enabled, or disabled, by your Hearing Care Professional. Reject call - default on An incoming call can be rejected by briefly pressing the volume down button on the Streamer.
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Last number redial - default on Pressing and holding the phone button will activate the last number redial (if supported by your cell phone). Transfer call - default on Pressing and holding the phone button will transfer a call back to the cell phone. All front buttons answer call - default on If disabled, only the phone button on the Streamer will answer calls.
ConnectLine Phone solution The Streamer can also be used with a traditional analog landline phone by using a ConnectLine Phone solution, which is available as a separate accessory. For details on how to use the ConnectLine Phone solution, please refer to the instructions included with the ConnectLine Phone solution or: www.oticonusa.com/connectline...
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Talking on the phone Status Front Description Streamer on and ready Streamer connected – you are able to listen and talk to the other party Steady...
ConnectLine Microphone As a separate accessory, a ConnectLine Microphone is available, which transmits the sound from a chosen speaker to your hearing instruments through the Streamer. For details on how to use the ConnectLine Microphone solution, please refer to the instructions for use included with the ConnectLine Microphone or: www.oticonusa.com/connectline...
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Sound from ConnectLine Microphone Status Front Description Streamer on and ready When connected to the Microphone - you will hear sound from the microphone in the hearing instruments Steady Up to 15 meters...
As a separate accessory, a ConnectLine TV solution is available, which transmits the sound from a TV to your Oticon hearing instruments through the Streamer. For details on how to use the ConnectLine TV solution, please refer to the instructions for use included with the ConnectLine TV solution or: www.oticonusa.com/connectline...
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Watching TV Status Front Description Streamer on and ready Connecting to TV Streamer connected – sound from TV in hearing instruments Steady Blinking...
Secondary functions ConnectLine App The App for iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android devices offers an intuitive and discreet way to control the hearing instruments and the ConnectLine system. Also, it offers the possibility to customize the features of the ConnectLine system. Available on the App Store and on Google Play Please find additional information: www.oticonusa.com/connectline...
Connectivity/streaming The Streamer can be used with a wide range of standard peripherals, such as MP3 players, computers, etc. The following priorities apply: A Priority 1 Mini jack in/out (if connected) Briefly press AUX selector Page 50 B Priority 2 FM (if connected) Briefly press AUX selector Page 60...
Music/audio cable Inserting and connecting the included mini jack cable enables you to listen to music/audio from a wide range of devices. To listen to audio from your device, simply press the AUX selector briefly. When the cable is inserted, streaming will start automatically.
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Music/audio - cable Status Front Description Streamer on and ready You will hear a confirmation beep followed by the sound from the device Steady...
Headset cable Microphone Make sure that you are able to speak into the Streamer’s microphone inlet. Inserting and connecting the included mini jack cable and the included headset splitter cable enables you to use the Streamer as a headset with your computer. To use the headset function, simply press the AUX selector briefly.
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Headset cable Status Front Description Streamer on and ready You will hear a confirmation beep – you are now able to listen and talk to the other party Steady...
Music/audio wireless To hear music/sound wirelessly, e.g., from an MP3 player or a computer with built-in Bluetooth, make sure that the device has been paired to your Streamer (page 30), that both are turned on, and within range (<10 meters). To listen to music from, e.g., a cell phone, press the AUX but- ton before starting the music player.
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Music/audio wireless Status Front Description Streamer on and ready Streamer connecting to music/audio device When connected, you will hear a confirmation beep followed by the sound from the device Steady Blink...
PC headset - wireless Make sure that you are able to speak into the Streamer’s microphone inlet. When pairing to a computer, make sure that the Streamer is paired as a headset device. To use the headset function, call control is handled from the computer.
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Headset - wireless Status Front Description Streamer on and ready Streamer connecting to music/audio device When connected, you will hear a confirmation beep followed by the sound from the device Steady Blink...
T-coil (built-in) The Streamer has a built-in tele loop receiver (T-coil). To receive sound from the tele loop receiver, press and hold the AUX selector for approx. 2 seconds. For more information please refer to: www.oticonusa.com/connectline Please note: if desired, the operation can be changed so the T-coil is activated by a short press.
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T-coil Status Front Description Streamer on and ready When connected, you will hear a confirmation beep followed by the sound from the tele loop system Steady...
FM receiver (optional) An FM receiver can be plugged into the Euro pin socket. The receiver is used to receive FM signals from an FM transmitter, such as may be worn by a school teacher. Simply plug in the FM receiver and briefly press the AUX selector.
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Status Front Description Streamer on and ready. FM receiver powered on and ready for channel sync When connected, you will hear a confirmation beep followed by the sound from the device Steady IMPORTANT NOTICE Please ensure the Streamer is turned on, but not streaming sound to the hearing instruments, when FM channel sync is required.
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals The operating temperature for the Streamer is 10-45ºC. Your Streamer must never be exposed to extreme heat, such as putting it in the oven, microwave oven, burning it or leaving it inside a parked car in the sun. There is a risk that it will explode and cause serious injury.
Additional information Cleaning and maintenance The Streamer is a sealed device that requires only a minimum of maintenance. Any dirt, moisture or grease should be cleaned off by using a dry or damp cloth. It is recommended to clean the Streamer on a regular basis. The microphone inlet and the connectors for audio input, neck loop and charging must be kept free of dirt or debris.
Accessories and spare parts Protective skins Additional protective skins (dark or light gray) are available through your Hearing Care Professional. Protective skin – single button A protective skin (dark or light gray) with one protruding button, which makes “blind” operation easier, is available through your Hearing Care Professional.
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Replacement neck loops Replacement neck loops (black or white) are available in three sizes: Short (51 cm), medium (66 cm) and long (81 cm) through your Hearing Care Professional. Belt clip An optional belt clip (black or white) is available through your Hearing Care Professional.
Technical information Besides the Bluetooth transmitter, the Streamer contains a radio transmitter using short-range magnetic induction technology, working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < -15 dBμA/m @ 10m. The emission power from the Streamer is below international emission limits for human exposure.
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hereby, Oticon A/S declares that this Streamer Pro is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of conformity is available at:...
Index Low 24 Rechargeable 22 Belt clip 18 A2DP device. See Music wireless Bluetooth 54 Accessories 64 Aircraft, use on 14 Android 48 Call Answer a call 36 Answer 36 Antenna 16 End 36, 38 Make 38 App 48 Reject 40 Audio (music) 50 Transfer 41 Cable 50...
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Landline phone 42 Neck loop 16 Last number redial 41 Listen to audio 50 Listen to music 50 Pairing 30 Clearing 32 Mode 30 Maintenance 63 PC. See Computer Make a call 38 Personalization 40 Microphone 44 Phone solution 42 Microphone inlet 11 Pin code 31 Mini jack 11 Power off/on 20...
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Sound. See music Voice dial 40 Spare parts 64 Volume up/down 28 Splitter 9 Splitter cable 52 Warnings 12, 13, 14, 15 Wireless 54, 56 Talking on the phone 36, 38 Without the neck loop 18 T-coil 58 Technical information 67 Tele loop 58 Transfer call 41 TV 46...
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