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Beltone TV Link 2 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Beltone Direct TV Link 2 Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Beltone Direct TV Link 2. TV Link 2 will provide you with high quality streamed audio from your TV, HiFi stereo, personal computer or similar device directly to your hearing instruments. Please read this manual carefully to fully benefi t from the TV Link 2.
  • Page 3 Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac- cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 TV Link 2 is intended to enable Beltone wireless hearing instru- ment users to better follow TV or other audio programs. The es- sential performance of the TV Link 2 is to transfer signals from a TV set or other audio device to a Beltone wireless hearing instru- ment.
  • Page 5 (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant pro- visions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of con- formity may be consulted at www.beltone-hearing.com. In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C. Other identifi ed applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside EU and US.
  • Page 6 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de- vice may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonc-...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description ........8 Getting Started .

  • Page 8: Description

    Description Micro-USB power socket Pairing button Mono/stereo switch Analogue mini-jack audio input Optical (Toslink) audio input Coaxial audio input...
  • Page 9 Increase volume Decrease volume Power light (green) 10 Activity light (yellow) 11 Wall plug 12 Mini-USB plug...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Start by connecting cables be- tween the TV Link 2 and the audio source and fi nish by pairing the TV Link 2 to your hearing instruments.
  • Page 11 4. The ”AUDIO OUT” is usually marked ”L – R” for left and right, and can usually be found on the back of the audio source Note: With this installation, most audio sources will send sound to both hearing instruments and additional speakers connected to the audio source simultaneously.
  • Page 12 Alternative analogue audio cable installations: If it is not possible to connect the TV Link 2 to the AUDIO OUTPUT of the audio source using the red and white plugs, the following installation alternatives can be used: Mini-jack adaptor: 1. Connect the power supply to the wall socket and insert the cable into the micro-USB socket on TV Link 2 2.
  • Page 13 If muted speakers are not desired, please refer to the first instal- lation, or the one on the following page. Your audio source may support speakers and HEADPHONE being on simultaneously; check your audio source manual for instructions.
  • Page 14 TV Link 2 2. Insert the male stereo mini-jack on the audio cable into the female stereo mini-jack input on the TV Link 2 (4 on page 8) 3. Connect the scart adapter to the red and white plugs at the other end of the audio cable 4.
  • Page 15 Connecting the TV Link 2 to a digital audio source (E.g. TV or HiFi stereo) The TV Link 2 supports both analogue and digital audio input. When using digital audio input the following formats are supported: Stereo PCM - Sample rate: Up to 192 kHz...

  • Page 16: Using Optical Audio Input

    TV Link 2 2. Insert one of the plugs on the optical audio cable into the opti- cal audio input socket (5 on page 8) on TV Link 2 Note: Most optical cables are delivered with a small protective cap to protect the tip of the cable.

  • Page 17: Using Coaxial Audio Input

    TV Link 2 2. Connect one of the plugs on the coaxial audio cable to the coaxial plug (6 on page 8) on TV Link 2 3. Plug the other end of the coaxial audio cable into the “Digital...

  • Page 18: Pairing To Your Hearing Instruments

    The yellow light indicator on the front of the TV Link 2 (10 on page 9) will now blink once every 2 seconds to indicate that the TV Link 2 is ready to be paired in channel 1. Your TV Link 2 will remain in pairing mode for 20 seconds...
  • Page 19 Pairing the TV Link 2 in channel 3 1. Press the pairing button three times. The yellow light indicator on the front of the TV Link 2 will now blink three times every 2 seconds to indicate that it is ready to be paired in channel 3 2.
  • Page 20 Pairing blinking pattern: Pairing button Light indicator pattern Channel pushes...

  • Page 21: Start And Stop Streaming

    Start streaming on a 2nd or 3rd TV Link 2 unit If more than one TV Link 2 device is available, you may press the streaming button on the Remote Control a 2nd or 3rd time, de-...
  • Page 22 Program (P) button Streaming button Connected to TV Up to 3 TV Link 2 units are initially labeled by letter designator A, B or C, and the streaming device in use is shown on the Remote Control display. If you do not have a Remote Control, press and hold the push button for about 3 seconds on the hearing instrument a 2nd or 3rd time to access the 2nd or 3rd streaming unit.

  • Page 23: Stop Streaming

    When you have ended your phone call, streaming will resume. Note! You may get out of range (>7m) from your TV Link 2. If you get back in range within 5 minutes, your hearing instru- ments will automatically reconnect and continue streaming.

  • Page 24: Controls

    Keep in mind that volume adjustments on the TV Link 2 apply to the streamed signal only, not the volume of normal environmental sounds.

  • Page 25: Mono/Stereo Control

    the hearing instruments. Adjusting the TV volume will affect the listening volume in the room as well. Mono/stereo control The two-position switch (3 on page 8) may be used to set Stereo (two channels) or Mono (one channel) audio streaming. For binau- ral fi...

  • Page 26: Adjustable Delay Mode

    To overcome such misalignments the streaming delay from the TV Link 2 can be adjusted as follows: 1. Make sure that the TV Link 2 is turned on and that your hearing instruments are receiving the streamed audio 2. Press and hold the pairing button (2 on page 8) for 3 seconds.

  • Page 27: Important Information

    Link 2. If you do not exit the adjustable delay mode by pressing and hold- ing the pairing button down for 3 seconds, the TV Link 2 will auto- matically resume normal operation after 30 minutes. To reset the delay to 0 ms (factory setting), press and hold the pairing button while simultaneously powering on the TV Link 2.
  • Page 28 General warnings • Keep the TV Link 2 out of reach of children under 3 years. • The TV Link 2 uses low-powered digitally coded transmis- sions in order to communicate with other wireless devices. Although unlikely, nearby electronic devices may be affected.
  • Page 29 • Use only original Beltone accessories. • Do not make any changes or modifi cations to the TV Link 2. • Opening the TV Link 2 might damage it. If problems occur which cannot be resolved by following the remedy guidelines in the troubleshooting section of this user guide, consult your hearing care professional.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty The TV Link 2 is covered by a limited warranty issued by the man- ufacturer for a period of 12 months from the day of the original purchase. Please notice that extended warranties may apply in your country.
  • Page 31 facturing or design defects fails to function properly under normal use during life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge for parts or labour when returned to the point of purchase. If it is determined that repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual agreement of the hearing care professional and the customer.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    The pairing button on the The TV Link 2 and hearing TV Link 2 is pressed but no instrument are not within wire- pairing melody is played in less range the hearing instrument...
  • Page 33 Ensure that Remote Control and hearing instruments are within wireless range and activate streaming again Carry out pairing process Ensure that the TV Link 2 and hearing instruments are within wireless range, and repeat pairing process Repeat pairing process and ensure that the battery doors on...
  • Page 34 (indicated by an ’X’ icon on the The TV Link 2 is not cabled display) correctly to the TV The TV Link 2 is powered off or the sound from the TV...
  • Page 35 Ensure that TV Link 2 and hearing instruments are within wireless range and activate streaming again Connect the cable between the TV Link 2 and the TV cor- rectly and activate streaming again Power on the TV Link 2 or unmute the TV and activate...
  • Page 36 TV Link 2 is very low the TV is too low The sound from the The TV Link 2 and hearing TV Link 2 is distorted or drop- instruments are on the outs occur from time to time edge of the wireless range...
  • Page 37 POSSIBLE REMEDY Adjust the volume using the ”+” and ”-” keys on the TV Link 2 until the sound is suffi ciently loud Move a little closer to the TV Link 2 Ensure that the TV Link 2 is placed in an adequate position, and that you are within normal reach without any signifi...
  • Page 38 SYMPTOM CAUSE The sound from the Your TV is not able to syn- TV Link 2 is not synchronized chronize the sound from with the sound from the TV the selected audio outputs loudspeakers with the sound from the TV...
  • Page 39 The TV Link 2 audio streaming has almost no latency and does not contribute itself to any echo effects Adjust the volume using the ”+” and ”-” keys on the TV Link 2 until the sound is suitable. Alternatively, use the ”+” and ”-” keys on the Remote Control...
  • Page 40 Notes:...
  • Page 41 Notes:...
  • Page 42 WARNING points out a situation that could lead to seri- ous injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries Advice and tips on how to handle your Beltone Direct accessory better. Equipment includes RF transmitter Product is a Type B applied part...
  • Page 43 Dolby Laboratories. Please ask your local hearing care professional con- cerning disposal of your Beltone Direct accessory Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EEC should be directed to GN Hear-...
  • Page 44 Beltone 8001 E. Bloomington Freeway Bloomington, MN 55420-1036 1-800-BELTONE Beltone Canada 301 Supertest Road Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M4 400264011 Rev.A Canada © Beltone 2013 1-800-387-3744 www.beltone.com...

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