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TV-A. Please read the booklet carefully, including the Warning section. This will help you to get the most out of your new TV-A. If you have additional questions about the use of your TV-A, please contact your hearing care professional.
Intended use The TV-A is intended as a wireless transmitter of sound from a TV or from other electronic audio devices to hearing aids. The TV-A is intended to be used by children (> 36 months) and adults together with their...
Table of contents Package content TV-A overview Installation Placing the TV-A Connecting the TV-A to a power outlet Connecting the TV-A to the TV Connecting using TOSLINK Connecting using RCA Connecting using mini jack adapter Connecting using SCART Pairing the TV-A with your hearing aids...
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Mute using your RC-A remote control Start TV sound using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app Turn off TV sound using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app Volume control using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app Mute using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app...
USER GUIDE TV-A Package content The TV-A box consists of the following elements: TV-A Power supply TOSLINK TV-A cable cable TV Adapter User Guide www.sonici.com SCART This booklet Mini jack adapter adapter...
SONIC TV-A overview Mode Power indicator indicator Power on, not paired to any hearing aids Pairing complete (steady light 30 secs) Power on, not streaming RCA inserted and streaming TOSLINK inserted and streaming (digital) TOSLINK inserted and streaming (invalid signal)*...
USER GUIDE TV-A Front view Power TV indicator indicator Back view Setup *Mode TOSLINK out connector Power supply TOSLINK in port left and right Reserved for future use...
Installation Using the TV-A for the first time Before you can use your hearing aids with your TV, the TV-A must be connected to a power outlet, connected to the TV and paired with your hearing aids. This is a step-by-step guide on how to install the TV-A.
SONIC Connecting the TV-A to a power outlet Start by connecting the TV-A to a power outlet. Use the power supply from box 1 1. Plug the power cord into the “power” connector on the TV-A (A). 2. Plug the power supply into the mains wall socket (B).
SONIC Connecting the TV-A to the TV You can connect the TV-A to the TV in four different ways. Connection Page TOSLINK (either digital stereo PCM or Dolby Digital*) ® RCA audio output (L + R) Mini jack output (typically headphone output)
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USER GUIDE TV-A TOSLINK (p. 16) RCA (p. 18) Mini jack (p. 20) SCART (p. 22)
5. The TOSLINK output (E) may be used to connect other TOSLINK devices such as external Dolby Decoders and surround sound systems. 6. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with your hearing aid. ✼ It may be necessary to configure your TV, DVD...
“L – R AUDIO OUT” and found on the TV back or bottom panel.) 3. Connect the RCA cable to the RCA connectors (C) on the back of the TV-A. 4. Refer to page 24 for pairing of hearing aids with the TV-A.
3. Connect the mini jack to the TV, this is typically the headphone output (B2). 4. Connect the RCA connectors to the TV-A RCA input (C). 5. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with your hearing aids. ✻ The TV speakers may be muted when connecting to the headphone output, and sound only heard through the hearing aids/TV-A.
TV (C). 4. Connect the RCA connectors to the TV-A RCA input (D). 5. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with your hearing aids. ✻ The audio output on the SCART connector can be dependent on the source selected on the TV.
SONIC Pairing the TV-A with your hearing aids Before using the TV-A, it must be paired with your hearing aids. Pairing is only required once, and takes around 20 – 60 seconds. ✻ This TV-A can be paired to as many hearing aids as you like.
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USER GUIDE TV-A Make sure the TV-A is powered on. Open and close the battery door on both your hearing aids. Place both hearing aids close to, or on top of the TV-A. Pairing is completed when the power indicator and the TV indicator are blue for about 30 secs.
SONIC Start TV sound using your hearing aids Once a TV-A has been paired with your hearing aids, it will be available as a program in your hearing aids. To listen to TV simply press and hold the program switch on your hearing aids to change program.
USER GUIDE TV-A Turn off TV sound using your hearing aids To stop the sound from the TV simply change to the desired program in your hearing aids. Change program miniRITE...
SONIC Volume control using your hearing aids Use the volume button on your hearing aid to adjust the TV volume level in both hearing aids. Adjust the volume by pressing up or down briefly. Press briefly, repeatedly, for further adjustments.
USER GUIDE TV-A Important Notice Please refer to your hearing aid‘s instructions for use for details on the functionality of your specific hearing aid solution.
The RC-A remote control is an optional accessory to your wireless hearing aids. Once a TV-A has been paired to your hearing aids it will be available as a program. To listen to TV simply press the program selector and change program (A).
USER GUIDE TV-A Turn off TV sound using your remote control To stop the sound from the TV simply change to the desired program in your hearing aids. Change program RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...
SONIC Volume control using your RC-A remote control Use the volume buttons on your remote to adjust the TV volume level in both hearing aids. Adjust the volume by pressing up or down briefly. Repeat the brief press for further adjustments.
USER GUIDE TV-A Mute using your RC-A remote control While watching TV you can switch off the microphones in your hearing aids, so that only the sound from the TV is heard. Press and hold the volume down button for approx. 3 seconds until the surrounding sound is muted.
SONIC Start TV sound using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app The Sonic SoundLink 2 app is an optional accessory to your wireless hearing aids. The app works with iPhone , iPad , iPod touch , and ® ® ® Android devices.
USER GUIDE TV-A Turn off TV sound using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app To stop the sound from the TV simply change to the wanted program in your hearing aids.
USER GUIDE TV-A Mute using the Sonic SoundLink 2 app While watching TV you can switch off the microphones in your hearing aids, so that only the sound from the TV is heard. Press the volume indicator to mute the surrounding sounds.
SONIC More than one user An unlimited number of hearing aid users can listen to the sound from one TV-A. Pair the hearing aids to the TV-A as described on page 24.
USER GUIDE TV-A Removing a user/clear pairings To remove a user from your TV-A perform a system reset and re-pair the required hearing aids. 1. Reset system: press and hold the setup button for more than 5 seconds. 2. Indicators fade blue to indicate no pairings.
SONIC Cleaning and maintenance Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the TV-A. Important Notice The TV-A must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids.
TV-A. Choking hazards and risk of swallowing small parts · Your TV-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.
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The TV-A has not been tested for compliance with international standards concerning explosive environments. We recommend not to use your TV-A in areas where there is a danger of explosions. Interference · Your TV-A has been thoroughly tested for interference according to the most stringent international standards.
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USER GUIDE TV-A Connection to external equipment · The safety of the use of the TV-A when connected to external equipment (via auxiliary input cable, via USB cable, or directly), is determined by the external equipment. When connected to external equipment plugged into a...
· AutoStream: TV-A will automatically start streaming audio when a valid audio signal is detected · MultiConnect: TV-A can connect to an unlimited number of hearing aids Compatibility The TV-A works with all versions of Sonic hearing aids with 2.4 GHz radio technology...
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(PCM)/Dolby Digital ® Output TOSLINK (buffered output of TOSLINK input) Range Up to 15 meters (free line of sight from TV-A to hearing aids) · Stereo analog input (RCA) Audio inputs (format) · Stereo/PCM (TOSLINK) · Dolby Digital (TOSLINK) ®...
SONIC Audio 10 kHz / stereo from input to bandwidth hearing aids Dynamic AGC (analogue inputs) self-adjustment (line in approximation to 0 dB 5 secs) Status indicators Power and status LED on front Colors Dark grey Power Idle, not streaming sound: 0.8 W consumption Streaming sound: 1.5 W...
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17.1 dBm EIRP in total radiated power. The TV-A complies with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility and human exposure. Due to the limited space available on the TV-A relevant approval markings can be found in this document.
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SONIC USA and Canada This device is certified under: FCC ID: 2ACAHTVA3 IC: 11936A-TVA3 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. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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USER GUIDE TV-A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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SONIC · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the device and the antenna for this device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20 cm or more from a person’s body.
USER GUIDE TV-A International Warranty Your TV-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.
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SONIC If you need service Take your TV-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...
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USER GUIDE TV-A The manufacturer declares that this TV-A is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformity is available at the manufacturer. SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com...
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SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations. E2831 2017-01-24 | 177941 | UK www.sonici.com 0000177941000001...