Etymotic Research Companion Mics User Manual

Multi-talker noise reduction system
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Multi-Talker Noise Reduction System
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  • Page 1 Companion Mics E T Y M O T I C R E S E A R C H I N C . ™ Multi-Talker Noise Reduction System User Guide...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE TO ALL USERS It is easy to forget that you are wearing Companion Mics. If you leave the conversation, or want to have a private conversation with someone, be sure to disconnect from the system. The operating range of this...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Temporary Disconnect ...7 Interference ...8 Operating Distance ...8 Other Uses ...8 Charging the Units ...9 Overcharging Battery Life Auto Shutoff How the Companion Mics System Works ...10 Specifications ...11 Warranty...11 FCC Information ...12 Noise Isolating Earphones...13 Eartip Insertion Eartip Removal Proper Care...
  • Page 4: System Includes

    SYSTEM INCLUDES • Listener Unit • Three Talker Units (standard configuration) • One Pair of Etymotic Research 6i Isolator • Charging Unit • AC Adapter • Carrying Case • User Guide Charging Unit AC Adapter User Guide SPECIAL ORDER - Not included •...
  • Page 5: Identification And Controls

    IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROLS On/Off Volume Control Earphone Jack FRONT On/Off Volume control FRONT LISTENER UNIT Earphone Jack SIDE BACK TALKER UNIT SIDE BACK Black fastener on lanyard Clear fastener on lanyard...
  • Page 6: Listener Options

    LISTENER OPTIONS • Noise-Isolating Earphones (included) Companion Mics are shipped with ER-6i noise-isolating earphones. These earphones can be used by normal-hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. • Hearing Aid T-coils coupled with neck loop (not included) • Cochlear Implant; direct audio input •...
  • Page 7: Startup

    STARTUP IMPORTANT: TURN ALL TALKER UNITS ON FIRST Units can be distributed to the Listener and all Talkers, or the units can be connected by one user and then handed out to the other users. Instructions for connection by individual users Talker Units: (Identified by a gray label on the back of the unit) •...
  • Page 8: Volume Control

    Instructions for startup by one person • Place units next to each other. • Turn on all Talker Units that will be used. • Press and hold on/off button until green light blinks (approximately one second). • Turn on the Listener Unit. •...
  • Page 9: Connection/Disconnection Beeps

    (3-dB) steps. CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION BEEPS The standard Companion Mics system works with one, two or three Talker Units. If the system is pre-programmed at the factory for three Talker Units and only one or two are in use, the Listener will hear a short beep.
  • Page 10: Interference

    INTERFERENCE Unique Identifier At the factory, each Listener and Talker Unit in the same system is programmed with a unique identifier so that only the units in that system will connect with each other. There can be many systems operating in the same area without interfering with each other.
  • Page 11: Charging The Units

    CHARGING THE UNITS Charging Connector Pins Storage To charge: • Place units in the charger (see Figure 3). A yellow light will illuminate on each unit. The light on the units will remain yellow until the units are fully charged. •...
  • Page 12: How The Companion Mics System Works

    Talkers’ microphones and the Listener’s receiver, which bypasses the noise and reverberation of the local acoustic environment. The wireless technology used in the Companion Mics system is similar to that used by digital cordless phones and other digital users of the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    16-20 dB SPL is obtained. Insertion gain refers to the increase in ear canal SPL provided by the Companion Mics system compared to listening directly to a talker one meter in front of the listener.
  • Page 14: Fcc Information

    FCC AND OTHER INFORMATION 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
  • Page 15: Noise Isolating Earphones

    6i Isolator ™ High-fidelity Noise-Isolating Earphones Included: 6i Isolator earphones 5 ft. cord with 3.5 mm stereo plug Assorted flanged and foam eartips 2 replacement filters Filter changing tool Shirt clip Pouch Eartip Insertion Flanged eartip insertion • For best results, moisten the flanged eartip before insertion. •...
  • Page 16 61 Martin Lane • Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 www.etymotic.com • 888-389-6684 or 847-228-0006 Companion Mics and Isolator are trademarks of Etymotic Research, Inc. The Companion Mics system is covered by U.S. patent: #5,966,639 and other patents pending.Isolator earphones are covered by the following U.S. patents: #4,677,679, #4,763,753, #5,887,070 and other patents pending.

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