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- Page 1 BeHear® ACCESS User Manual Sound Enhancement by Alango Technologies, Ltd. Product Name: BeHear ACCESS Product No.: ABH-120 Doc. No. BHAUM202012.31...
- Page 2 BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 2 of 39 Wear & Hear is the brand name for a line of concept, future-looking wearable audio devices that are developed by Alango Technologies, a leading supplier of voice and audio enhancement technologies for the communication and entertainment markets.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting with Bluetooth Devices ....................11 Automatic Connection of Paired Bluetooth Devices ..............11 Choosing from Multiple BeHear ACCESS Headsets Paired to the Same Smartphone ....11 Connecting Simultaneously to Two Different Bluetooth Devices ..........11 Checking for Updates ........................13 Personalization .......................... - Page 4 BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 4 of 39 Connection with an Android Phone ....................22 Connection with an iOS Phone ..................... 23 Home Screens ..........................25 Personal Hearing Amplification State ................... 25 Audio Player State ......................... 25 Phone Call State ..........................25 Advanced Sound Tuning for Hearing Amplification State .............
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Page 5: Introduction
• Digital hearing aid for personalized sound amplification across a wide sound spectrum • BeHear ACCESS contains embedded T-coils for receiving sound transmitted via induction (hearing) loops. BeHear ACCESS utilizes voice processing technologies developed by Alango Technologies, Ltd., such as: ListenThrough™... -
Page 6: Device Overview
Micro-USB port Place this side down in the charging cradle to charge the battery. Charging port Press and hold down to turn BeHear ACCESS on and off. Power button Press briefly to show battery level (when BeHear ACCESS is on). - Page 7 Plastic clips to fold back free ends of the cables, making the headset more compact. Serial number label Unique number identifying the BeHear ACCESS headset in the Connection screen of the W&H BeHear smartphone application Charging cradle is supplied with BeHear ACCESS headset.
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Page 8: Basic Operation
Micro USB port of the charging cradle. 2. Place the BeHear ACCESS headset into the cradle. Line up the embedded magnets in the headset to the contacts in the charging cradle. The LED will light up when the headset is positioned properly. -
Page 9: Checking The Battery Level Using The Application
Wearing Instructions BeHear ACCESS is a neck loop style headset where the hard plastic part is meant to rest on the back of your neck (or under your collar) and the ear buds at the ends of the cables come up from your collar bone and are inserted into your ears. - Page 10 3. Place the replacement ear bud over the ear bud speaker. RECOMMENDATION: To get the best performance from your BeHear ACCESS when using it outdoors, we recommend that you carry the smartphone connected over Bluetooth with the BeHear ACCESS on the right side of your body.
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Page 11: Getting Started
5 seconds. Pairing BeHear ACCESS with Additional Bluetooth Devices After pairing BeHear ACCESS with the first Bluetooth device repeat the same steps to pair it with additional Bluetooth devices. Your BeHear ACCESS headset can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth devices in total. - Page 12 Page 12 of 39 RECOMMENDATION: If a long time has passed between uses, a short press on the BeHear ACCESS headset Power button will initiate reconnection to the paired Bluetooth device – HearLink / Hearlink Plus transmitter or/and the smartphone.
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Page 13: Checking For Updates
The results (whether generated from the hearing assessment, chosen from the library, or manually input into the editor) are automatically applied to the six BeHear ACCESS presets – Indoor, Outdoor, Crowd, Live Music, Exclusive T-Coil, and Transparent T-Coil – to create profiles that reflect your own hearing abilities. -
Page 14: Before Starting The Hearing Assessment
You have selected the desired assessment mode – Basic (default) • or Advanced, in the Application section of the Settings screen. • The BeHear ACCESS headset is turned on and connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth. • You have chosen the silicone earbud tips which are most comfortable for your ears. -
Page 15: Hearing Assessment Results
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 15 of 39 1. Set the Hearing Threshold level by placing your finger on the round button on the scale and sliding it up until you clearly hear the sound, then slowly move it down to the lowest level at which you can still hear the sound. -
Page 16: Using Behear Access
These presets can be used as is, out-of-the-box. They will be personalized automatically based on the results of the BeHear ACCESS Hearing Assessment, which is included the W&H BeHear smartphone app. Furthermore, these presets can be customized by the user in real-time to suit specific hearing situations. -
Page 17: Managing Personal Hearing Using The W&H Behear App
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 17 of 39 Managing Personal Hearing Using the W&H BeHear App • Tap any of the six preset buttons in the Home screen to activate Personal Hearing amplification in the desired environment (Indoor, Outdoor, Crowd, Live Music) or T-coil operation (Exclusive, Transparent). -
Page 18: Handling Mobile Phone Calls
Listening to Audio You can listen to audio from your phone or any other paired and connected Bluetooth device using your BeHear ACCESS headset. Use the left-hand control box on the headset cable to handle audio play as follows: •... -
Page 19: Listenthrough™ - Stay Safe & Alert Function
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 19 of 39 ListenThrough™ – Stay Safe & Alert Function You can stay aware of important ambient sounds while listening to audio through your BeHear ACCESS headset. Use the right-hand control box on the headset cable to manage ListenThrough: •... -
Page 20: Mobile Application
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 20 of 39 Mobile Application Installing the Application For Android Phones 1. Launch the Google Play application and search for W&H BeHear. 2. Download, install and launch the application. For iPhones 1. Launch the App Store application and search for W&H BeHear. -
Page 21: Connection
WARNING: The Home screen icon, as well as parts of other screens, are disabled (grayed out) when the BeHear ACCESS headset is not connected to the phone. Connect the headset to a smartphone to get full functionality of the application. -
Page 22: Connection With An Android Phone
(on the white label) matches the number in the list. 5. Select your BeHear ACCESS headset in the list by tapping the device name. When the pairing and connection process is complete the headset will be listed in the Paired devices section, followed by a . -
Page 23: Connection With An Ios Phone
Page 23 of 39 Connection with an iOS Phone 1. Tap the BeHear ACCESS icon in the Connection screen to initiate connection with your headset. 2. Tap NO if your headset is not paired with the iPhone, otherwise tap YES. - Page 24 5. You can manage connected devices in the Connection screen as follows: • To connect a new BeHear device tap the ADD NEW button. To connect a previously paired BeHear ACCESS tap the name of the device in the list. • •...
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Page 25: Home Screens
Tap the Home icon in the bottom menu to return to the Home screen from anywhere in the app. Personal Hearing Amplification State In this state the Home screen supports managing BeHear ACCESS as a personal sound amplifier. Available control functions are: Preset selection buttons – Indoor, Outdoor, Crowd, Live Music, •... -
Page 26: Advanced Sound Tuning For Hearing Amplification State
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 26 of 39 Advanced Sound Tuning for Hearing Amplification State Sound Tuning This control allows you to adjust sound parameters for the active hearing preset. Touch and hold any square in the grid until you feel a vibration under your finger. -
Page 27: Personalization
You can edit the name by tapping on it. Actual Audiogram The displayed chart depicts the current audiogram values of the connected BeHear ACCESS headset. Tap the chart to display the audiogram in full screen mode. - Page 28 BeHear ACCESS headset. • Choose APPLY NOW in the notification dialog to apply the results to the BeHear ACCESS headset. The headset will shut down automatically. You must turn on the headset manually following notification on the screen to complete the upload process.
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Page 29: Edit Audiogram
Tap SAVE IN LIBRARY to store the file or SAVE AND APPLY to store the file and apply these • personalized parameters to the connected BeHear ACCESS headset. • To modify an existing audiogram, tap EDIT while viewing the relevant chart. -
Page 30: Settings
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 30 of 39 Tap APPLY to upload the audiogram to your connected BeHear ACCESS headset. • • Tap EDIT to manually edit the existing values. Tap DELETE to remove this user audiogram from the library. The preinstalled typical •... -
Page 31: Application Settings
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 31 of 39 Application Settings Language This setting defines the language of the app interface. Hearing Assessment Mode This setting defines the type of hearing assessment to be performed: Basic – the assessment contains one measurement (hearing •... -
Page 32: Device Settings
The recommended setting (device default) is ON. Voice Prompts Language Choose the desired language for voice prompts in the BeHear ACCESS headset. The list of available languages may vary depending on the hardware and software versions of the headset. -
Page 33: Update
This control sets the desired volume of the notification tones by touching the round button and dragging it left (softer) or right (louder). Vibration This setting controls vibration notification behavior in the BeHear ACCESS headset for the following events: Headset power on and power off •... -
Page 34: Information
You can initiate an update any time by tapping the Update button in the Settings screen. WARNING: Do not turn off your BeHear ACCESS headset, connect it to the charger, or close the W&H BeHear application during the update process. Information Information and tutorials about the headset and the application are accessible via the Information screen. -
Page 35: Introduction
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 35 of 39 Introduction The introduction screens provide brief descriptions of the main BeHear ACCESS functions, such as Personal Hearing Amplification, EasyListen™ Phone Speech Comprehension, and ListenThrough™ Music Appreciation. Navigate between the introduction screens by swiping the phone’s screen. -
Page 36: Terms Of Use
Page 36 of 39 Terms of Use Review legal terms of use for the W&H BeHear application and connected BeHear ACCESS headset by choosing the Terms of Use option in the Information screen. Find answers to frequent customers’ questions in the Wear&Hear website by choosing the FAQ option in the Information screen. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Power on the headset. Updating the Headset Make sure your BeHear ACCESS is using the latest version of the firmware. You can verify availability of an update by manually checking the Headset Update option in the menu. Update the headset if a new version is available, using the W&H BeHear smartphone app. -
Page 38: Legal Information
BeHear ACCESS User Manual Page 38 of 39 Legal Information BeHear® is a registered trademark of Alango Technologies, Ltd. HearLink® is a registered trademark of Alango Technologies, Ltd. Bluetooth® is the trademark of the Bluetooth (SIG) Inc. and is used under license. -
Page 39: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
We, Alango Technologies Ltd. of 2 Etgar St. Tirat Carmel, Israel declare under our sole responsibility that our product BeHear ACCESS type ABH-120 and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the provisions of the following directives: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU by appropriate standards •...