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Unitron uDirect Product Manual

Interface between wireless hearing instruments and a variety of audio devices
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09-016 029-5733-02

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  • Page 1 D i st r i b u to r www.unitron.com 09-016 029-5733-02...
  • Page 2 ™ Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Your uDirect™..............1 Overview of your uDirect™ ..........2 Battery Information............4 Turning your uDirect™ ON or OFF ........6 Wearing your uDirect™ ..........7 Indicator Cover..............7 ® Introduction to Bluetooth ..........8 ® Bluetooth Devices............8 ® Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ........10 Using uDirect™ with Cellular Phones......17 Listening to Audio Signals Using Audio Devices &...

  • Page 4: Your Udirect

    Your uDirect™ Hearing Healthcare Professional: _____________________ _________________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________________ Serial Number of uDirect: ___________________________ Warranty: ________________________________________ Date of Purchase: __________________________________...

  • Page 5: Overview Of Your Udirect

    • Accepts FM receivers through the 3 pin Europlug input uDirect wirelessly streams the received audio signal to your hearing instruments so that you can enjoy uncomplicated access to the latest devices. uDirect can concurrently connect to multiple audio devices which are automatically prioritized.
  • Page 6 7 Charging input (mini-USB) 8 Microphone openings Indicators 9 Battery indicator 10 Audio streaming indicator 11 Bluetooth indicator Other 12 Neckloop uDirect accessories • USB charger • Audio cable, 1 m (3 ft.) optional • USB cable, 3 m (10 ft.) optional...

  • Page 7: Battery Information

    You can also use the optional USB cable and charge your uDirect via a USB port of a computer. For safety reasons, recharge the battery only with chargers supplied by Unitron. During the charging process, the battery light will turn orange.

  • Page 8: Battery Status

    • Orange, medium flash - Battery charge is moderate • Red, fast flash - Battery charge is low Once the fast red flashing starts, your uDirect will still operate for about an hour, but you should recharge the battery as soon as possible.

  • Page 9: Turning Your Udirect™ On Or Off

    Off: To turn your uDirect OFF, press and hold the On/Off button for about two seconds until you see the battery indicator is lit solid red. Then release the On/Off button, the battery indicator will go dark and your uDirect will be OFF.

  • Page 10: Wearing Your Udirect

    Wearing your uDirect™ To put your uDirect around your neck, open the neckloop by unplugging it. Put the neckloop around your neck and plug it in. This will activate the built-in antenna, and is necessary for the uDirect to communicate with your hearing instruments.

  • Page 11: Introduction To Bluetooth

    Bluetooth provides a way for devices like cellular telephones, laptops and personal computers to communicate wirelessly. Your uDirect supports Bluetooth to allow audio to be wirelessly received from many different audio devices and transmitted to your hearing instruments. For example, you can receive cellular phone calls directly to your hearing instruments, or listen to music from your laptop.
  • Page 12 “profiles”. The device you want to use with your uDirect must support the appropriate Bluetooth profiles. These differ depending on what you want to do with your uDirect: • Your cellular phone must support either the “Handsfree”...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices

    Connecting to Bluetooth ® Devices There are two steps that need to be completed in order to use a Bluetooth device with a uDirect. 1. Pairing Pairing is the process in which you introduce two Bluetooth-enabled devices to each other and unite them with a password for secure communication.
  • Page 14 7. Your cellular phone may then ask you to enter a passcode. If so, enter “0000” (four zeros). Some cellular phones may ask which Bluetooth service you want to enable. Select “Headset” or, if available, “Stereo Headset”. 8. Your uDirect should now be paired to your cellular phone.
  • Page 15 How to Connect to a Cellular Phone Once your cellular phone and uDirect are paired (see Pairing a Bluetooth-enabled Cellular Phone), the cellular phone needs to be ‘connected’ to your uDirect before it will actually send audio signals to it.
  • Page 16 Pairing with an External Bluetooth Transmitter If you want to use your uDirect to listen to music from your stereo system or make phone calls with your landline telephone, but these devices are not equipped with Bluetooth functionality, you may use an external Bluetooth transmitter.
  • Page 17 Bluetooth transmitter user guide. Pairing a Bluetooth-enabled Personal Computer (PC) If you want to use your uDirect to listen to audio on a PC, you can if the PC supports Bluetooth. Note: If you are unable to complete the pairing procedure with the generic steps described here, please refer to the PC’s user guide or dealer support.
  • Page 18 Deleting Bluetooth Pairings If you want to delete the pairing relationships between your uDirect and other devices, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for approximately 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator is lit solid blue. Note: Deleting the Bluetooth pairings removes the...
  • Page 19 If the device is then moved back into range of your uDirect, it may or may not resume streaming to your hearing instruments depending on the setup of the device.

  • Page 20: Using Udirect™ With Cellular Phones

    With the uDirect you will have a convenient hands free phone solution, as there is no need to hold the phone up to your ear. When placing a call, the uDirect’s built- in microphone captures your voice and transmits it to the cellular phone.
  • Page 21 Accepting Incoming Calls To accept an incoming call, briefly press the Access button on your uDirect. You will hear the caller’s voice in both hearing instruments. Note: It will take about one second before the link from the cellular phone to the hearing instruments is established.
  • Page 22 Ending a Call To end a phone call via your uDirect, briefly press the Access button. The call will terminate and your hearing instruments will return to the previously active program or audio source.

  • Page 23: Voice Dialing

    Once the connection is established, no further manipulation of the phone is required. Note: Speak into uDirect – not into the cellular phone – when the called party answers. Setting Beeps Bluetooth program for cell phone or audio streaming or individual phone...

  • Page 24: Last Number Redial

    Range Some phones do not automatically re-connect to the uDirect, if it happened to be out of range or turned off at some point. If you find your uDirect not responding to your phone after it has been out of range, re- establish the connection by connecting it to the phone again.

  • Page 25: Listening To Audio Signals Using Audio Devices & Fm

    Streaming Priorities An audio source can be connected to your hearing instruments through the uDirect in three ways: via audio cable, via a Bluetooth connection or via FM receiver. The following summarizes the priority given to different audio sources: 1.
  • Page 26 It is not possible to switch between two Bluetooth audio sources. (One Bluetooth device must be turned OFF or moved out of range from uDirect before the second device is turned ON or moved inside the range of uDirect).
  • Page 27 The transmitter is placed on, near, or directly connected to the sound source (e.g. TV or radio). • Attach the FM receiver to uDirect via the FM input (Europlug) as shown in the picture below • Place the FM transmitter on or near the sound source or connect it to the TV or radio and turn it ON •...
  • Page 28 Listening to Audio Sources (Streaming) Set the volume of the audio source to a medium level and press play on the audio source to start. uDirect will automatically detect the audio signal and you will hear the sound in your hearing instruments. Your...
  • Page 29 Some Bluetooth devices provide support to respond to a pause command from the uDirect. In these cases, the audio will be paused on your device, and may be resumed from the same position later. Stop Streaming To stop streaming audio, turn OFF the audio source or unplug the audio cable or disengage the audio devices’...
  • Page 30 Streaming Interruptions Situations where streaming may be interrupted: • If uDirect is too far away from the hearing instruments while streaming, e.g. if you are not wearing the neckloop or if you have unplugged the neckloop cable • If the Bluetooth signal is out of range In those cases, your hearing instruments will lose the audio signal.

  • Page 31: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights Battery Indicator Green Slow flash Battery full Orange Medium flash Battery medium Fast flash Battery empty Orange Lit solid Battery charging Green Lit solid Battery fully charged (charger attached). Streaming Indicator Orange Lit solid Audio streaming to your hearing instruments Orange Medium flash...
  • Page 32 Bluetooth Indicator Blue Fast flash Bluetooth Pairing mode uDirect is in pairing mode for 2 minutes and can be detected by other Bluetooth devices. Blue Slow flash Bluetooth successfully connected to at least one device with uDirect. Blue Medium flash Bluetooth transmission is paused.

  • Page 33: Important Information

    • Clean uDirect using a damp cloth. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) or alcohol to clean the device. • When uDirect is not in use, turn it OFF and store it safely. • Protect uDirect from excessive moisture (bathing, swimming) and heat (radiator, car dashboard).
  • Page 34 Important Points • The digitally-coded, inductive transmission technology used in this device is extremely reliable and experiences virtually no interference from other devices. It should be noted, however, that when operating the device near a computer terminal or other strong electromagnetic fields, it may be necessary to be at least 60 cm (24”) away to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 35: Reset Button

    Reset Button If, for some reason, uDirect becomes unresponsive, press the reset button on the back of the device. If all three indicators on your uDirect are lit solid, this may indicate a software problem. Refer to the Troubleshooting section.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide MOST PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY uDirect is no longer recognized by the cellular phone or other Bluetooth device to which it was previously paired. • uDirect can be paired to a • Repeat the pairing between uDirect maximum of 8 different and the Bluetooth device which was Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 37 The cellular phone is ringing, the Bluetooth indicator is flashing but there is no ringing indication in the hearing instruments. • Make sure uDirect is within 45 cm • uDirect is out of range of (18”) of the hearing instruments.
  • Page 38 MOST PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY uDirect is unresponsive and all three indicators are lit solid. • Unplug any connectors from uDirect, • This may indicate a including the USB charging connector, software problem. and press the reset button. If the problem persists, delete Bluetooth pairings and press the reset button again.

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Unitron Hearing declares under its sole responsibility that uDirect is in conformity with the following standards or other standardizing documents: Radio: EN 300-330 EN 300 328 EMC: EN 60601-1-2 Safety: EN/IEC 60601-1 Implementing the provisions of the MDD 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive), R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...

  • Page 40: Notices

    1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Unitron Hearing may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Notice 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 41 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help This instrument is certified under: FCC ID: VMY-UDIRECT IC: 2756A-UDIRECT...
  • Page 42 5, rue Maryse Bastié - BP 15 69671 WA1 1PD Bron Cedex, France U.S.A. Netherlands Suite A, 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Ir. D.S. Tuijnmanweg 10, Plymouth, MN 55441 4131 PN VIANEN Manufacturer Unitron Hearing Ltd. 20 Beasley Drive, P.O. Box 9017, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X1 Canada...

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