TV Connector - Phonak

1 TV ConnectorUser Guide32 Contents1. Welcome2. Getting to know your TV Connector3. Getting started Setting up the power supply Supported audio connections Connecting to an audio device Optional: Connecting to an audio device using the audio socket Connecting the TV Connector to the hearing aids 4. Daily use of the TV Connector Adjusting the volume of the audio TV Connector and phone calls Switching off audio transmission Understanding the indicator light (LED)5. Troubleshooting Testing the audio transmission Questions and answers458810111213151718181920202124242 4252630336.

2 Service and warranty Local warranty International warranty Warranty limitation7. Compliance information8. Information and explanation of symbols9. Important safety information45 Congratulations on choosing the TV Connector . The TV Connector allows you to connect your hearing aids to your TV or other entertainment/communication read this user guide carefully to discover how to benefit from the features of your TV Connector . If you have any questions, please consult your hearingcare professional or go to life is on WelcomeCE mark applied: 20182.

3 Getting to know your TV ConnectorThe intended use of the TV Connector is to establish a wireless connection between your hearing aids and a TV (or any other audio source). It sends audio signals within a 15 meter (50 ft) radius wirelessly to the hearing aids. TV Connector is compatible with all Phonak direct connectivity wireless hearing or Audio cableUSB Device description1 Connect button2 Indicator light (LED)3 microUSB power socket4 Audio socket for optical (Toslink) or analog ( jack) cable 5 Power button 6 Volume up and down buttons (calibration)2451663TV Connector Hearing aidUp to 15 meters(50 ft) Line-of-sight between your hearing aids and the TV Connector is not required.

4 However, environmental interference like walls or furniture may reduce the operating Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the free socket of the TV the TV Connector can be powered via USB cable on the TV. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB socket of the TV. Setting up the power supply 1. Plug the power supply unit into the socket outlet of the mains Getting started The TV Connector will turn ON the first time it is connected to a power source. If the TV Connector does not turn ON automatically when the power supply is connected, press and hold the power button for longer than 2 seconds to turn ON the device.

5 Upon the very first time powering the device, the connection to the hearing aids will be initiated automatically and the hearing aids will play a confirmation Supported audio connectionsThe TV Connector can be connected to any audio source such as a TV, PC or HiFi system. It supports two different audio cable inputs: Optical (Toslink) or Analog ( mm jack). Either of the audio cables can be plugged into the dedicated audio socket on the TV (Toslink)Digital signalFiber optic cable (optical cable pre-installed) mm jack (optional) Connecting to an audio deviceConnect the free end of the optical (TOSLINK) cable into the optical digital audio output of your TV (or audio source).

6 Always connect the chosen audio cable of the TV Connector to the audio OUTPUT of your TV or alternative audio device! Connecting the TV Connector to the hearing aidsTo connect new hearing aids to the TV Connector follow the steps: Press the Connect button on the back, and the indicator light will start blinking blue. Make sure the hearing aids are switched on and within 1 meter (3 ft) of the TV Optional: Connecting to an audio device using the audio socketReplace the supplied optical (Toslink) cable on the TV Connector with the analog ( mm jack) cable.

7 Insert one end of the analog cable into the TV Connector and connect the other end of the analog cable to the audio out port of your TV (or alternative audio source). When the TV Connector is plugged into a power source the very first time upon installation, the connection to the hearing aids will be initiated automatically and the hearing aids will play a confirmation tone. Some TVs will switch off their loudspeakers when using the headset socket the TV will not be audible for other Daily use of the TV Connector You will hear a confirmation beep in your hearing aids when the connection was successful.

8 This may take up to 10 seconds If no audio is present during the connect process, beeps will be played left/right during 5 seconds after the confirmation beep of the hearing aids The TV Connector will connect to any compatible hearing aid, which is within the range during the connection process. They will be automatically connected again after the initial connection process. The TV Connector can receive and transmit Dolby Audio , stereo or mono audio signals. Please make sure no DTS function has been enabled in TV (or on alternative audio source) settings.

9 If present, this audio signal will be indicated by a blinking red LED indicator light on the TV Connector . Please change the audio signal to this (PCM) in the audio settings menu of the TV. Alternatively, switch to the analog mm audio ON your TV (or alternative audio device). If theTV Connector is powered on, it will automaticallytransmit the audio signal to the connected hearing will hear the sound of the TV/audio device directly in your hearing the hearing aids are out of range of the TV Connector the audio transmission will be terminated.

10 Once the hearing aids are back into the range of TV Connector , the audio signal will automatically resume might need to accept the incoming audio signal on the hearing aid by pressing the hearing aid button. Adjusting the volume of the audio transmitting from TV ConnectorTo adjust the volume of the audio from the TV Connector : Push the volume increase button (+) on top of the TV Connector . Push the volume decrease button (-) on top of the TV Connector . A tune will be played in any connected hearing aid to indicate that the volume has changed.