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Phonak SmartLink SX User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide 0682...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using an external microphone Important points Connecting SmartLink to a television Troubleshooting SmartLink and mobile phones Declaration of conformity Bluetooth link How SmartLink interacts with a mobile phone Service and warranty Pairing SmartLink Activating SmartLink for mobile phone use Phonak distributors worldwide...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Microphone on/off switch Controls Microphone functions SuperZoom (narrow-angle sound pickup) Zoom (wider-angle sound pickup) Omni (360° sound pickup) Telephone keys Call answer Call end Hearing instrument remote control Hearing instrument volume increase – Hearing instrument volume decrease Hearing instrument program change Program change: “FM active”/ ”FM + hearing instrument microphone active”...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Soft case guide carefully. Ask your hearingcare professional if you have any questions. Adapter for external connections Phonak wishes you much hearing enjoyment with the SmartLink. Lavalier cord with integrated antenna Short antenna Audio cable...

  • Page 5: First Steps Charging The Smartlink

    First steps: Charging the SmartLink Use only original Phonak charging units The SmartLink contains a non-removable Lithium-ion battery with fast-charge capability. A fully exhausted • The battery symbol in the SmartLink display battery takes around 2 hours to charge. The battery flashes during charging.
  • Page 6 • The initial microphone setting at switch-on is always Omni (display symbol: At switch-on, the SmartLink automatically sets Phonak hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the “FM + hearing instrument microphone active“ program. If you prefer another program, it is easy to select •...

  • Page 7: Operating Range

    SmartLink operating range At switch-off, the SmartLink automatically resets Phonak hearing instruments with remote control With built-in antenna: up to 3 meters ( 10 ft) compatibility to the program that was previously With short antenna: up to 10 meters ( 32 ft) in use.

  • Page 8: Attaching/Detaching The Lavalier Cord

    Attaching and detaching the lavalier cord • To detach: • To attach: Slide in gently, following a straight line. Press together the side buttons and gently slide out from the SmartLink. click • To adjust the cord length: Press on the large button and retract or withdraw the cord.

  • Page 9: Choosing The Best Microphone Setting

    Choosing the best microphone setting Recommended for Noise level Focus Voice pickup Symbol in pattern display Super high fewer speakers focused in Zoom a narrow angle in front of the SmartLink Zoom medium fewer speakers wider angle in front of the SmartLink Omni more speakers...

  • Page 10: Keypad Lock

    The SmartLink features a keypad lock, to prevent in advertent operation of the controls. • The built-in remote control is a simple and con - venient way to operate Phonak digital hearing • To lock the controls: instruments with remote control compatibility.

  • Page 11: Program Selection

    Program selection Using the hearing instrument remote control Symbols in the display • Press the key to activate the next program in your hearing instruments. Press key Symbol in display • Every time is pressed, the program alternates for one second between FM (SmartLink active, hearing instrument microphones switched off) and FM+M mode (SmartLink and hearing instrument microphones...

  • Page 12: Using An External Microphone

    Using an external microphone • The SmartLink can be used with an external mini • If the SmartLink was switched off before using the clip-on or MiniBoom microphone. These can be external microphone: When the microphone is advantageous in a variety of situations like college, switched off, the SmartLink automatically switches lectures or presentations, or in an automobile.
  • Page 13 Using an external microphone Usage Action External microphone only. Plug in the external microphone as illustrated and switch it on, if necessary. The SmartLink begins relaying speech as soon as it detects a signal. “ A “ appears in the display. SmartLink microphone and Plug in the external microphone and press external microphone simultaneously.

  • Page 14: Connecting Smartlink To A Television

    Connecting SmartLink to a television • “ A ” appears in the display to indicate that the • The SmartLink can be directly connected to audio equipment like televisions, CD and MP3 players, and SmartLink is relaying an audio signal from a tele - computers with audio outputs.
  • Page 15 Connecting SmartLink to a television Usage Action Television only. Plug in the SmartLink as illustrated and switch on the television. The SmartLink switches on automatically when it detects an audio signal from the television. " A “ appears on the LCD. Simultaneous television sound Connect the SmartLink to the television as and people speaking in the room.

  • Page 16: Smartlink And Mobile Phones Bluetooth Link

    SmartLink and mobile phones Bluetooth link Bluetooth operating range: • SmartLink can communicate with a Bluetooth • SmartLink works within a maximum 2– 3 meter compatible mobile phone. Please ask your mobile (7–10 ft) radius of the mobile phone – phone dealer if you are uncertain whether your similar to the effective operating range of model is Bluetooth-capable.

  • Page 17: How Smartlink Interacts With A Mobile Phone

    How SmartLink interacts Pairing SmartLink with a mobile phone • SmartLink works like a Bluetooth headset. Pairing is the process of associating Bluetooth devices with the mobile phone. Most mobile phones can be paired with multiple devices simultaneously. Pairing is necessary only once, before first use. To do this, refer to the instructions for your mobile phone and proceed as follows: Speak into...

  • Page 18: Activating Smartlink For Mobile Phone Use

    Activating SmartLink Pairing SmartLink for mobile phone use To use SmartLink with the mobile phone, activate the Bluetooth link between the mobile phone and the SmartLink: • Select SmartLink from the mobile phone list of coupled devices (refer to instructions). •...

  • Page 19: Answering A Call

    Answering a call Activating SmartLink for mobile phone use The SmartLink is now ready to take incoming calls. To answer calls, the SmartLink must be activated for mobile phone use. To answer an incoming call, you do For possible options such as automatic language not need to operate the mobile phone.

  • Page 20: Rejecting A Call

    Rejecting a call Answering a call • Speak directly into the SmartLink. You hear the If you prefer not to answer a call, press the red tele- caller’s voice in both hearing instruments. phone key on the right until the “+“ symbol appears. Depending on the mobile phone, this may also •...

  • Page 21: Making A Call

    Making a call Switching off the Bluetooth link The SmartLink must be switched on and connected Switching off economizes on power. with the mobile phone in order to make calls To switch off Bluetooth on the SmartLink, press the (see page 35). red telephone key on the right until the “+“...

  • Page 22: Special Functions

    Special functions Changing the FM channel • SmartLink resumes normal mode 10 seconds after the last key press. The channel indicator stops This function should only be used with multi-channel flashing, and the frequency change is complete. FM receivers. The SmartLink remote control is again ready for use.

  • Page 23: Finding A Third-Party Channel (Scan)

    Finding a third-party channel (scan) This function is only available with multi-channel FM • The SmartLink automatically switches off while receivers. the FM receivers start scanning for the third-party channel. With this function, FM receivers can seek out the “S“ in the display indicates that the SmartLink is channel being used by another system on an unknown in scanning mode.

  • Page 24: Using Smartlink - Examples

    Using SmartLink – examples Hand to your Recommended for: conversation partner - Walks Around a table Recommended for: - Lectures - Business meetings - Sport - In restaurants - Whenever traveling - Conferences with another person - At home Microphone setting: In practical use: Microphone setting: In practical use:...

  • Page 25: Optional Charging Units

    Optional charging units On the telephone Recommended for: - Use while driving - General The optional automotive charging unit can be used to charge the SmartLink while on the road. Microphone setting: In practical use: Zoom (set automatically) Antenna: short antenna Using a MiniBoom Recommended for: external microphone...

  • Page 26: Fm-Receivers Setup Of Fm-Receivers

    MicroLink receivers are programmed with a The receivers consume practically no power in standard default frequency activated at startup. standby. They detect when the transmitter switches It can be modified at Phonak service centers. on again and automatically resume normal operation.

  • Page 27: Important Points

    • The SmartLink SX may only be repaired by an authorized service center. The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that FM-equipment shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Situation Most probable cause Remedy SmartLink does not switch on. Battery exhausted. Charge the SmartLink (2 hours minimum). Radio interference. Extraneous cause: radio Change channel antenna or similar inter - (see page 42). fering devices nearby. Voices are inaudible when a) Hearing instrument a) Check hearing the SmartLink is switched on.
  • Page 29 Another hearing aid user Change channel uses the same channel. (see page 42). Remote-controllable SmartLink and hearing Hold the SmartLink Phonak hearing instruments instruments too far apart. 50 cm (20") or closer do not respond. to the hearing instruments when using remote control functions.

  • Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity

    Warning: Changes or modifications made to this The user benefit of FM is an improved signal-to-noise equipment not expressly approved by Phonak Inc. ratio, which leads to an optimized speech under - may void the FCC authorization to operate this standing even in very difficult listening situations.

  • Page 31: Service And Warranty

    Service and warranty measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Phonak provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty for • lncrease the separation between the equipment your SmartLink. This covers all manufacturing and and receiver.

  • Page 32: Phonak Distributors Worldwide

    2000 Frederiksberg France Phonak France SA, 69500 Bron Germany Phonak GmbH, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen EC Representative India India Phonak India Pvt. Ltd., 100 034 New Delhi Italy Phonak Italia S.r.l., 20159 Milano Japan Phonak Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo 101-0044 Jordan Phonak Middle East, 11181 Amman Mexico Phonak Mexicana, S.A.

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