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  • Page 1 SOUNDCLIP-A Instructions for Use...
  • Page 3 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new SoundClip-A. Please read the booklet carefully, including the Warnings section. This will help you to get the most out of your new SoundClip-A. If you have additional questions about the use of your SoundClip-A, please contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use The SoundClip-A is intended as a wireless receiver and transmitter of sound between hearing aids and the surrounding environment, including speech and wireless electronic audio devices. The SoundClip-A furthermore assists users of wireless hearing aids to control the functionality provided by their hearing solution.
  • Page 5 Introduction The SoundClip-A can be used both as a wireless headset for mobile phones and as a remote microphone/partner microphone. 1. Headset with mobile phone Sounds from your phone will be streamed to your hearing aids through the SoundClip-A (A). Your voice...
  • Page 6 2. Remote/partner-microphone The voice of a chosen speaker will be transmitted wirelessly from the SoundClip-A to your hearing aids. Up to 20 m...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Package content Overview – main functions Overview – product indicators Getting started Daily use: On/Off Daily use: Charging Using SoundClip-A with a mobile phone Ensuring SoundClip-A is connected to the phone Receiving calls Making calls Advanced headset features Listening to music...
  • Page 8 Using SoundClip-A as remote control for hearing aids Other features and functions Cleaning the SoundClip-A Warnings Technical information International warranty...

  • Page 9: Package Content

    Package content The SoundClip-A box consists of the following elements: SoundClip-A USB charger Wall charger cable (will vary from country to country) Lanyard – long S OUNDCLIP-A Lanyard – regular Instructions for Use Pouch This booklet (Instructions for Use)

  • Page 10: Overview - Main Functions

    Overview – main functions Microphones Front Multi button · On/off · Answer phone · Mode selector Volume · Up · Down Back...
  • Page 11 Status indicator Power indicator Charging socket (Micro USB) Clip (rotating) for wearing the SoundClip-A...

  • Page 12: Overview - Product Indicators

    Overview – product indicators Status Description Blinking yellow Searching for hearing aids • Idle. Hearing aids connected, Steady yellow not connected to a phone. Searching for a mobile phone Blinking blue (pairing) • Steady blue Connected to a mobile phone •...
  • Page 13 Power Description • Steady red Battery low • Steady green Turned on – not charging Blinking green Turned on – charging Fading green Turned on – charging complete Blinking orange Turned off – charging • Steady orange Turned off – charging complete...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Before you can use the SoundClip-A with your hearing aids, both the hearing aids and the SoundClip-A need to be paired/connected. Using the SoundClip-A with a mobile phone also requires the SoundClip-A to be paired with/connected to your mobile phone.
  • Page 15 B. Pairing SoundClip-A and mobile phone See page 18 for detailed instructions about pairing a SoundClip-A with your mobile phone...
  • Page 16 A. Pairing hearing aids with the SoundClip-A 1. Ensure SoundClip-A is powered off Press and hold multi button for approx. 6 seconds until the power indicator is OFF . 2. Turn both hearing aids OFF (open battery drawer) 3. Turn both hearing aids ON...
  • Page 17 5. SoundClip-A will now search for your hearing aids Status indicator will be BLINKING YELLOW . 6. Place SoundClip-A and both hearing aids close to each other (max. distance 20 cm) 20 cm 7. Connection established with hearing aid(s) is indicated by status indicator...
  • Page 18 B. Pairing mobile phone with the SoundClip-A 1. Place SoundClip-A in pairing mode Press and hold the multi button AND volume up button for about 6 seconds (A) until status indicator BLINKS BLUE . 2. The SoundClip-A will be in pairing mode for about 3 minutes...
  • Page 19 3. Enable pairing on mobile phone Turn on Bluetooth . Search for and connect to/pair ® with SoundClip-A. This is normally in the settings –> Bluetooth ® section of your phone. 4. Enter pin code If your phone requests a pin code, enter 0000 (four zeros).

  • Page 20: Daily Use: On/Off

    Daily use: On/Off Press and hold multi button for approx. 3 seconds until power indicator shows STEADY GREEN . Press and hold multi button for approx. 6 seconds until power indicator is OFF .

  • Page 21: Daily Use: Charging

    With about 30 minutes remaining streaming time, the power indicator turns RED . Charging Connect the enclosed charger through the micro USB connector in the bottom of the SoundClip-A. The power indicator BLINKS GREEN ORANGE . Charging indicators Status Blinking Charging...

  • Page 22: Using Soundclip-A With A Mobile Phone

    Using SoundClip-A with a mobile phone I M P O R TA N T N O T I C E The SoundClip-A should be worn as indicated for best possible performance. It is important that the microphone in the SoundClip-A is pointing towards your mouth (A), and that the...

  • Page 23: Ensuring Soundclip-A Is Connected To The Phone

    The status indicator is STEADY BLUE . Status Description • The SoundClip-A is in idle mode, i.e. not connected to mobile phone. Connected to hearing aids. • Connected to mobile phone •...

  • Page 24: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls Phone connected When the SoundClip-A is turned on and in range of your mobile phone it will automatically connect to the mobile phone. The status indicator is STEADY BLUE . Phone ringing When the phone rings you will...
  • Page 25 Answer call Either click the multi button (A) shortly – or answer the call from your mobile phone. Once the call is connected, the status indicator will change to STEADY GREEN . End call Either click the multi button (A) shortly – or hang up the call from your mobile phone.

  • Page 26: Making Calls

    Making calls To make a call you only have to use the mobile phone. The call will automatically be connected to the SoundClip-A. Once the call is connected the status indicator will change to STEADY GREEN .

  • Page 27: Advanced Headset Features

    Advanced headset features Voice dialing / voice command When connected to a mobile phone, double press on the multi button activates voice dialing if supported by the phone. Reject call A long press on the volume down button, while the phone is ringing, rejects the call.

  • Page 28: Listening To Music

    , the music played on the ® phone/device will automatically be played in your hearing aids. Status indicator is STEADY ORANGE . You do not need to operate anything on the SoundClip-A. Status Description • The SoundClip-A is streaming music from the phone...

  • Page 29: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting volume While listening to music, the level of the streamed signal can be adjusted using the volume up/down buttons. Stop sound Volume up Volume down Stopping sound from phone Short press on the multi button will stop sound. Use the controls on the phone to start the sound.

  • Page 30: Using Soundclip-A As Remote Microphone

    Using SoundClip-A as remote microphone Remote microphone In this mode speech from the person wearing the SoundClip-A will be streamed directly to your hearing aids. Up to 20 m I M P O R TA N T N O T I C E Ensure that the microphone is pointing to the speaker’s mouth and that it is not covered by...

  • Page 31: Selecting Microphone Mode

    Status indicator is STEADY MAGENTA . Status Description • The SoundClip-A is in idle mode, i.e. not connected to mobile phone. Connected to hearing aids. • Connected to mobile phone • The SoundClip-A is in remote/partner...

  • Page 32: Starting/Stopping Sound From Remote Microphone

    Starting/stopping sound from remote microphone Stop sound from microphone Press and hold multi button (A) for approx. 3 seconds to stop the signal from the microphone to the hearing aids and switch the hearing aids back to their normal program. The status indicator will change to STEADY YELLOW STEADY BLUE .

  • Page 33: Regulating Level From Remote Microphone

    Regulating level from remote microphone Volume up or volume down The streamed signal can be adjusted using the volume up/down buttons. Volume up Volume down Mute hearing aid microphones (only sound from the remote microphone) Press and hold volume down for about 3 seconds to mute the hearing aid microphones.

  • Page 34: Starting/Stopping Sound From Remote Microphone Using Your Hearing Aids

    Starting/stopping sound from remote microphone using your hearing aids P1 –> P2 –> TV –> Microphone A press on the hearing aid button will toggle to the next program in the hearing aids. Once you reach the remote microphone program you will hear the remote microphone program indicator.

  • Page 35: Using Soundclip-A As Remote Control For Hearing Aids

    Using SoundClip-A as remote control for hearing aids When SoundClip-A is not streaming sound it doubles as a remote control for your hearing aids. Volume up · Short press Volume down · Short press Next program · Press and hold for 3 seconds for next program Mute hearing aid microphones –...

  • Page 36: Other Features And Functions

    Timeout (out of range) when in microphone mode If the SoundClip-A is out of range of the hearing aids, the hearing aids will return to their initial program after 90 seconds. Clear Bluetooth pairings ®...

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Soundclip-A

    Cleaning the SoundClip-A Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the SoundClip-A. It must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids.

  • Page 38: Warnings

    SoundClip-A. Choking hazards and risk of swallowing small parts SoundClip-A and its parts should be kept out of reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. If a small part is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
  • Page 39 The SoundClip-A must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. The SoundClip-A must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent can damage the SoundClip-A.
  • Page 40 Caution must be taken with active implants. If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manufacturer of your implanted device for information about the risk of disturbance. Rechargeable battery Do not attempt to open the SoundClip-A, as this may damage the battery.
  • Page 41 UL approved or comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60950 or other equivalent safety standards. Connection to external equipment The safety of the use of SoundClip-A when connected to external equipment (via auxiliary input cable, via USB cable, or directly), is determined by the external equipment. When...
  • Page 42 Warnings Cross control Your SoundClip-A should be kept out of reach of children or anyone who might take control of the functionality, to ensure your personal safety and avoid incorrect use. Use of lanyard If by accident the lanyard is caught on something while wearing it, the lanyard is designed to break automatically.
  • Page 43 Bernafon takes no financial responsibility in terms of reimbursements of mobile phones that do not work as expected.

  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Conditions of Use Operating humidity: 15 % to 93 % relative humidity, non-condensing. Operating temperature: 5 – 40 °C Storage and transportation: –20 – 60 °C The SoundClip-A contains a radio transceiver using Bluetooth EDR, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ®...
  • Page 45 USA and Canada This device contains a radio module with the following certification ID numbers: FCC ID: 2ACAHAC01 IC: 11936A-AC01 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 46 Note: This 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 47: International Warranty

    International warranty Your SoundClip-A is covered by an international limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the device itself, but not in accessories such as batteries, cables, power supplies, etc.
  • Page 48 If you need service Take your SoundClip-A to your hearing care professional, who may be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments immediately. Date: Model: Warranty period: Serial no.: Hearing Center...
  • Page 49 The manufacturer declares that this SoundClip-A (AC1A) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The Declaration of Conformity is available from the manufacturer. SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com Waste from electronic...
  • Page 50 Notes 186717/UK...
  • Page 51 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 52 SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com 0000186717000001...

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