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Contents Controls 4 Welcome 6 EasyLink and accessories 7 Starting up 8 Using EasyLink 14 FM receivers 22 Important points 24 For professionals: Changing the radio channel 25 Troubleshooting 26 Declaration of conformity 30 Service and warranty 33 Phonak distributors worldwide 34
Controls 햵 햴 햶 햲 햷 햳 햸 햲 On/off switch 햳 Microphone openings 햴 Lavalier with integrated antenna 햵 Button to adjust the lavalier length 햶 Clip 햷 LCD 햸 For professionals: Pen push for frequency change 햹 Interface for external connections 햹 4 5
Welcome EasyLink and accessories The new EasyLink FM transmitter is very easy to operate and delivers high sound quality. One push of the button and the finely tuned internal microphone in EasyLink picks up sound at the source and delivers it directly to the iLinks or to any other Phonak FM receivers at your ears. 햲 EasyLink To obtain maximum benefit from EasyLink, please read this user guide carefully. Ask your hearingcare professional if you have any questions.
Starting up Charging EasyLink EasyLink contains a non-removable Lithium-ion battery with fast–charge capability. A fully discharged battery takes around 2 hours to recharge. The battery will be about 80% charged within an hour. Plug the charging unit into the power jack on the adapter marked 햴 Plug the charging unit into the power socket. 햲 ! Use only original Phonak charging units • The battery symbol in the EasyLink display flashes during charging. The battery cannot be over-charged.
Switching on/off To switch on: Press and hold the button for two seconds. To switch off: Press and hold the button again for two seconds. The display shows startup information during switch-on. When the EasyLink is ready, the following information appears: iLink and all multi-frequency MicroLink radio receivers automatically enter power-saving mode about 40 seconds after the EasyLink is switched off. Additionally, iLink automatically switches back to the “M” microphone mode.
Operating range ! Do not cover the microphone opening with your fingers when the EasyLink is in operation. It could affect the sound quality. The effective operating distance between the EasyLink and the user wearing iLink or any MicroLink receivers: • Open air – up to 30 meters (100 ft) • Inside a building – typically up to 15 meters (50 ft) Position EasyLink so that people speak from the front into the microphones, not from the side or the back.
Using EasyLink EasyLink can be used in different ways, depending on the situation. The following examples illustrate the 5 most common cases for typical Easylink use, and include a recommendation for the switch setting of iLink or of any MicroLink radio receiver. Around a table Recommended for: • At business meetings • In restaurants • In conferences • At home iLink setting in practical use: “FM+M” How to use the EasyLink: • Place it on the table.
Using EasyLink Worn by your partner Connected to a television Recommended for: • Lectures • Walks • Sport • Whenever travelling with another person Also recommended for: • CD players, radio and other audio equipment • Computers with an audio output • MP3 players iLink setting in practical use: “FM+M” iLink setting in practical use: “FM only” (or “FM+M” while watching TV with a partner) How to use the EasyLink: • Hand the EasyLink to your conversation partner.
Using EasyLink Connected to a television 햲 If the audio equipment does not have a headphone output socket, place EasyLink in front of the loudspeaker of the television or the radio receiver. Then switch on the EasyLink and the television. TV/Radio headphone output 햳 Some televisions also have Cinch or Scart sockets. Ask your hearingcare professional for the Cinch or Scart adapter from Phonak.
Using EasyLink Using an external microphone For an optimal speech quality, e.g., in educational situations in classroom and auditoriums, an external microphone can be attached to the EasyLink. Proceed as follows: 햲 Make sure the distance between the external microphone and the mouth is between 20 and 30 cm (8–10 inches). Switch on the EasyLink by pressing the button for 2 seconds. Attach the adapter to the EasyLink, then plug the microphone cable into the microphone socket of the adapter.
FM receivers Setup of FM receivers Switch settings on MLxS Users of iLink or Phonak hearing instruments should check recommended settings of the FM receivers in the respective hearing instrument user guide. For correct MLxS switch settings for use with Phonak hearing instruments, please refer to the respective hearing instrument user guide. Principal benefits of MicroLink receivers For all other hearing instrument brands, the MLxS switch setting depends on the type of the hearing instrument.
Important points • Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel • Do not use water or fluids for cleaning • Use only original Phonak accessories • Do not use EasyLink in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance in airplanes. • Be aware that FM signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers. • Before using the system in another country, contact your hearingcare professional to make sure your radio channel is permitted in that country.
Troubleshooting Situation Most probable cause Remedy Easylink does not switch on Battery exhausted Charge the EasyLink for at least two hours Poor speech intelligibility EasyLink is positioned too far away from the speaker Move EasyLink closer to the speaker. If EasyLink is worn with the lavalier, make sure the distance EasyLink and the mouth is 20– 30 cm.
Troubleshooting Situation Most probable cause Remedy Radio interference Extraneous cause: radio antenna or similar interfering devices nearby. Ask your hearingcare professional to change the radio channel in the EasyLink and the default channel in the iLinks. A second person’s voice is audible Another hearing aid user is using the same FM channel. Ask your hearingcare professional to change the radio channel in the EasyLink and the default channel in the iLinks.
Declaration of conformity Important Notes for Users in the USA and Canada Phonak AG, Laubisrütistrasse 28, CH-8712 Stäfa, Switzerland This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. confirms that the EasyLink conforms to EN 300-422, EN 300-328 and EN 301-489 guidelines including all necessary annexes. The EasyLink is used by hearing-impaired people. To operate the EasyLink, iLink or BTE hearing instruments with MicroLink receivers are required.
the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • lncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 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. Restrictions This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R.
Phonak distributors worldwide Group companies: Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Jordan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Russian Federation (detailed information on www.phonak.com) Phonak Australasia Pty. Ltd. Baulkham Hills N. S. W. 2153 Hansaton Akustische Geräte GmbH 5020 Salzburg LEts Lapperre B.H.A.C. NV, 1702 Groot-Bijgaarden Phonak Belgium NV, 1700 Dilbeek Phonak do Brasil – Sistemas Audiológicos Ltda.
