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  • Page 1 Connevans.info Solutions to improve the quality of life This product may be purchased from Connevans Limited DeafEquipment.co.uk secure online store at www.DeafEquipment.co.uk...
  • Page 2 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome EasyLink+ and accessories User interface How your EasyLink+ works Getting started Charging EasyLink+ Switching EasyLink+ ON/OFF Microphone opening Using EasyLink+ EasyLink+ placed on the table EasyLink+ reporter style EasyLink+ worn by your partner EasyLink+ connecting to a TV Special functions Using an external microphone Operating range...
  • Page 4 Displaying the fi rmware version Optional charging unit Trouble shooting FM receivers Important notices Declaration of conformity Service and warranty Phonak distributors worldwide...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome EasyLink+ by Phonak is a very easy to operate and fl exible transmitter with built in microphones. One push of the button and the fi nely tuned internal microphone in EasyLink+ picks up sound. EasyLink+ is compatible with all Phonak receivers. To obtain maximum benefi...

  • Page 6: Easylink+ And Accessories

    EasyLink+ and accessories EasyLink+ EasyLink+ home and travel case Adapter for external connections Audio cable Charging unit MyLink* EasyLink+ is compatible with all Phonak FM receivers. The easy to use MyLink receiver is shown above. All accessories can be ordered separately.

  • Page 7: User Interface

    User interface...
  • Page 8 Button to adjust the lavalier length Lavalier with integrated antenna ON/OFF switch Switching EasyLink+ ON: Long press (~1 second) on the button Switching EasyLink+ OFF: Long press (~1 second) on the button Microphone openings Display Clip For hearing care professionals: Pen push for frequency change Interface for external connections...

  • Page 9: How Your Easylink+ Works

    How your EasyLink+ works EasyLink+ picks up your partner’s voice and instantly relays it to your receiver, e.g. MyLink. The receiver sends it directly into your hearing instruments. Your partner You wear your hearing wears EasyLink+ instruments and the around the neck FM receiver, e.g.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 hours to recharge. The battery will be about 80% charged within an hour. Plug the charging unit into the power socket. Attach the EasyLink+ adapter for external connections click Plug the charging unit into the mini USB socket Use only original Phonak charging units...

  • Page 11: Switching Easylink+ On/Off

    Getting started ½ The battery symbol in the EasyLink+ display fl ashes during charging. The battery cannot be over-charged. ½ The battery symbol stops fl ashing when EasyLink+ is 100% charged. ½ EasyLink+ operates for approximately 10 hours when fully charged. ½...
  • Page 12 When switching ON, the EasyLink+ shows startup information. When the EasyLink+ is ready, the following information appears: ½ FM channel number ½ Battery status ½ Microphone setting: (only visible during start-up)
  • Page 13 FM channel. EasyLink+ automatically synchronizes Phonak multichannel receivers to this channel, if the distance between EasyLink+ and the Phonak receivers is less than approximately 8–10 inches (20cm). You may hear a beep tone when the synchronization is completed. For customers using Phonak hearing instruments that are compatible with analog remote controls: ½...
  • Page 14 Example of the automatic hearing instrument program setting: Hearing FM + hearing Automatic reset instrument instrument to a pre-defi ned program microphone hearing instrument active program, e.g. program 4 EasyLink+ EasyLink+ switched ON switched OFF Please ask your hearing care professional about the actual program setting for your particular hearing instrument.

  • Page 15: Microphone Opening

    Getting started Microphone opening Do not cover the microphone openings with your fi ngers when EasyLink+ is in use. It will affect the sound quality.

  • Page 16: Using Easylink

    Using EasyLink+ EasyLink+ can be used in different ways, depending on the situation. The following examples illustrate the most common cases for typical EasyLink+ use. EasyLink+ placed on the table Recommended use: ½ In restaurants ½ In conferences ½ At home ½...
  • Page 17 Using EasyLink+ How to use EasyLink+: ½ Place it on the table. The front of EasyLink+, where the lavalier is attached, should point to the speakers that you want to hear. If you use the omni-setting, the orientation of EasyLink+ has no influence, as sound is picked up from all angles.

  • Page 18: Easylink+ Reporter Style

    Reporter style Recommended for conversation in noisy conditions with one or more talkers close by, like: ½ at parties ½ in shopping malls How to use EasyLink+: ½ Hold it in your hand. Make sure you do not cover the microphone opening on the left-hand side of EasyLink+.

  • Page 19: Easylink+ Worn By Your Partner

    Using EasyLink+ Worn by your partner Recommended for conversations with one person: ½ Speaker in an auditorium ½ Traveling with another person ½ On walks ½ During sport ½ At home...
  • Page 20 How to use EasyLink+: ½ Pass EasyLink+ to your conversation partner. ½ Your partner should wear it around the neck. The cord needs to be adjusted as depicted below. To ensure optimal speech quality, make sure the distance between the speaker’s mouth and EasyLink+ is between 8–10 inches (20–30 cm).

  • Page 21: Easylink+ Connecting To A Tv

    Using EasyLink+ Connecting to a TV AUDIO Connect EasyLink+ to your TV or other multimedia device to enjoy crystal clear in-the-ear audio without disturbing others. In addition to TV, this function is suitable for use with: ½ CD players ½ Radio receivers ½...
  • Page 22 TV/Radio headphone output Plug in to the AUDIO audio jack Audio cable The volume of the audio output on some televisions is adjustable. Please consult your television’s own user guide to learn about this feature, if available.
  • Page 23 If your TV or audio device does not provide a headphone output socket, you can connect EasyLink+ to your device’s Cinch or Scart socket instead. Just ask your hearing care professional for the Phonak Scart or Cinch adapter. Scart adapter Cinch adapter EasyLink+ can also be placed in front of the loudspeaker of the television or the radio receiver.

  • Page 24: Special Functions

    Special functions Using an external microphone The EasyLink+ can be used with an external mini clip-on micro- phone (called MM8) or a miniaturized boom microphone (called iBoom). This can be benefi cial in a variety of situations such as college lectures or presentations, or when using EasyLink+ in the car.

  • Page 25: Operating Range

    Operating range The operating distance is the distance between the speaker talking into EasyLink+ and the hearing instrument user with MyLink or any other Phonak receiver. Speaker using EasyLink+ Listener using MyLink or any other receiver The maximum distance is typically more than 50 feet (15 m) indoors and more than 130-170 feet (40-50 m) outside.

  • Page 26: For Professionals: Changing The Fm Channel

    For professionals Changing the FM channel If the radio channel used in EasyLink+ is frequently disturbed by an external source of interference, the hearing care professional can switch EasyLink+ to another radio channel. 1) Switch ON EasyLink+ by pressing the ON/OFF button for one second.

  • Page 27: Restarting Easylink

    Restarting EasyLink+ In case of a system problem, EasyLink+ can be restarted by simultaneously pressing the ON/OFF key and the pen push key. pen push key When these buttons are pressed, the EasyLink+ will switch itself OFF and restart automatically. In case of a system error, EasyLink+ displays the error code for ten seconds and restarts afterwards automatically.

  • Page 28: Displaying The Fi Rmware Version

    Phonak offers an optional twin charger for EasyLink+, for use when two EasyLink+ devices need to be charged simultaneously. It is also suitable for use with any other Phonak FM transmitter that features a mini-USB charging socket. Only use original Phonak charging units for your EasyLink+!

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Situation EasyLink+ does not switch ON. Radio interference. Voices are inaudible when the EasyLink+ is switched ON. Poor speech intelligibility.
  • Page 30 Most probable cause Remedy Battery exhausted. Charge the EasyLink+ (2 hours minimum). Extraneous cause: Change channel radio antenna or similar (see page 25). interfering devices nearby. a) Hearing instrument set a) Check hearing to wrong program. instrument program. b) Receiver switched OFF. b) Switch ON receiver.

  • Page 31: Fm Receivers

    ½ Design integrated, miniaturized Phonak Dynamic FM receivers such as ML12i, ML11i, ML10i and ML9i. These receivers are tiny in size and designed to fi t the style and form Phonak’s hearing instruments. ½ Induction-based FM receivers such as Phonak’s MyLink.

  • Page 32: Important Notices

    ½ Do not use water or other liquids to clean the EasyLink+. ½ Only use original Phonak accessories. ½ Only use the original Phonak EasyLink+ charger. ½ Your EasyLink+ should only be repaired at an authorized service center.

  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 1999/5/EC. To obtain a copy of the Declaration of conformity, please contact the local Phonak AG representative, whose address can be taken from the list of Phonak distributors worldwide. This device complies with part 15 and part 95 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 34 Warning: Changes or modifi cations made to this equipment not expressly approved by Phonak may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 35: Service And Warranty

    Service and warranty Phonak provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty for your EasyLink+. This covers all manufacturing and material defects. Problems with EasyLink+ arising from improper handling or care and repairs made by an unauthorized party are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 37: Phonak Distributors Worldwide

    France Phonak France SA, 69500 Bron Germany Phonak GmbH, 70736 Fellbach- Oeffi ngen, EC Representative 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.
  • Page 38 New Zealand Phonak New Zealand Ltd., Takapuna, Auckland 9 Norway Phonak AS, 0105 Oslo Poland Phonak Polska SP Z.0.0 00-567 Warszawa Portugal Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03690 Alicante, Spain Russian Federation Phonak CIS Ltd., Moscow, 115114 Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03690 Alicante...
  • Page 39 Special notes for users of Phonak hearing instruments with analog remote control compatibility. The CE symbol is confi rmation by Phonak AG that this Phonak product meets the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment.
  • Page 40 The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that this device should not be treated as household waste. Please hand over your old or unused device to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old hearing instrument device to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal.

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