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Summary of Contents for Klang Klangfinder HS8+
- Page 1 Operating Instructions for the Klangfinder HS8+ SW Version 3.03 date 03.12.2012...
- Page 2 We are delighted that you have chosen to purchase the Klangfinder HS8+. In doing so, you have acquired a reliable, high-performance product. If you follow the instructions given in this handbook we are sure that you will gain pleasure from your purchase for a long time to come.
- Page 3 Connections All connection terminals, such as the power cable and external control, are made at the rear side. The variety of options for connecting computing systems ensures the Klangfinder is already prepared for future applications. Eight-channel optical inputs and outputs are integrated for professional connection to other audio systems.
- Page 4 USB2 USB port for future tasks SD card for up to 32GB of sounds and software updates. The sounds are in the Klangspektrum-specific data format. Alternatively Wav-format files 24bit/48kHz accepted. The sounds are to be named in 9000 9999.wav. Through the web interface is the sound assignment.
- Page 5 The couplers are allocated to the remote control as follows: Hearing aid pair 1: The upper couplers left (Coupler 1) and right (Coupler 2) Hearing aid pair 2: The middle couplers left (Coupler 3) and right (Coupler 4) Hearing aid pair 3: The lower couplers left (Coupler 5) and right (Coupler 6) Hearing aid pair 4: Ear canal left (Coupler 7) and right (Coupler 8) Coupler 2 Coupler 4...
- Page 6 The standard model includes an infrared remote control to switch between the coupler pairs and to play back the inbuilt audio files. „Shift“-button Figure 3: Infrared remote control Selection of hearing aid pairs To select the hearing aid pairs, please gently press the corresponding button on the remote control.
- Page 7 The Klangfinder HS8 + is also able to be fully controlled via the LAN-interface. You can gain access via your Internet browser at the IP address 192.168.100.244 (subnetwork mask: 255.255.255.0) Important!!: If you create a direct LAN-connection to the Klangfinder (without network integration), please absolutely ensure that you use a “cross cable”.
- Page 8 Configuration If you click on the logo on the upper right, you will enter the configuration page for the Klangfinder HS8+. Figure 5: Configuration page for the Klangfinder HS8+ incl. preamp and color coding Use this page to configure the settings pre-amplification, the coupler, the color coding, the sound distribution and the network settings.
- Page 9 The preamplifier of the coupler in dB values are entered and stored in the web interface. This sets the microphone pre amplification. Possibly level differences are compensated here. Note: These values have been calibrated in our factory. Please change this value only if you are proficient. The range is 0dB-20dB. The color coding set as follows: Please select the desired coupler pair.
- Page 10 Configuring the media player The sounds saved on the SD Card have 3-digit number codes. Please define which sound is to be saved to which button (1 - 8). You can decide on the names yourself (up to 8 characters are allowed). The first four buttons (1 - 4) are permanently set to the first four buttons on the remote control.
- Page 11 Safety instructions For your own safety read this instruction booklet carefully and thoroughly before first operation! All individuals who are involved in the installation, commissioning, operation, servicing and maintenance of the Klangfinder HS8+ must: • be appropriately qualified • observe this handbook and instructions within exactly •...
- Page 12 pull or heat power cables and do not place them near sources of heat or cold. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to damage to the power supply cable, to fire or to fatal electrical shock. The cable insert or coupling on the device must not be placed under physical tension. An appropriate length of cable must be provided to reach the device in all cases.
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Page 13: Correct Operation
HEALTH RISK! Operation of the Klangfinder entails the potential to produce sounds which are capable of causing irreparable hearing damage. There are no serviceable parts within the device. Any servicing is to be carried out solely by authorised specialised traders! CORRECT OPERATION This product is solely designed for use in interior rooms. - Page 14 Basic Hearing Information Overview of different noise levels 20 dB rustling leaves 40 dB in living room with windows closed 60 dB conversation 70 dB open plan office 85 dB medium traffic noise 95 dB heavy-vehicle traffic 100 dB jack-hammer 110 dB rock or pop concert (at some distance from the stage)
- Page 15 Please note and observe: • Never switch the Klangfinder HS8 + on or off while wearing the headphones! • When adjusting sound level always move towards the target sound from the minimum setting! • Please do not place headphones close to the artificial head when using higher levels of amplification (risk of feedback!).
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