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VoiceLink™

User Manual

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VoiceLink™

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Table of Contents

VoiceLink 4

Included in delivery 5

Intended use 6

General notes on safety 7

Getting Started 8

Charging 8

LED state while charging 9

Use with microphone 10

Use with stationary device 10

Connection scheme 11

Using the VoiceLink 12

Turning the VoiceLink on/off 12

Sound level 12

Changing the mode 12

Audio mode 13

Microphone mode 13

Maintenance and care 14

Technical information 14

Bluetooth 16

Technical Data 16

VoiceLink

Fig. 1A: VoiceLink

VoiceLink

1.On/off switch

2. Sound level/mode switch

3. USB-socket for power supply

4. 2.5 mm stereo socket

5. LED

Included in delivery

VoiceLink

Off

Sound level

Aux in

Power

Clip and self adhesive tape

Microphone:

Cord Manager

USB-power supply with country speciﬁc adapters

Cables:

• 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug and a

2.5 mm stereo plug

• 0.3 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug and a

2.5 mm stereo plug

Adapter set:

• 2.5 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm stereo socket

• 6.3 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm stereo socket

• RCA (cinch) to 3.5 mm stereo socket

• RCA (cinch) to SCART

Intended use

This remote microphone is intended to improve speech intelligibility in

background noise.

Furthermore, it is intended to make devices without Bluetooth®-

functionality compatible to Bluetooth.

Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or

damage to the VoiceLink.

OUTPUT

General notes on safety

WARNING

Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic

equipment.

• Turn your device off when in hospitals or airplanes.

• Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life

supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility veriﬁed.

WARNING

Your device is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic

ﬁelds (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress.

• Do not expose your device to extreme temperature or high humidity.

• Do not leave it in direct sunlight.

• Do not immerse it in water.

• Do not place your device in a microwave oven.

WARNING

Risk in explosive environments, e.g., mining areas

• Don’t use your hearing instruments (and remote control)

in areas where there is danger of explosions.

Please read this manual carefully to beneﬁt from all the

features of your new hearing system.

WARNING

Choking hazard posed by small parts.

• Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of

children‘s reach.

• If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately.

• If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need

to wear hearing instruments, ensure adequate supervision.

Getting started

The VoiceLink is equipped with a rechargeable battery.

• Connect the VoiceLink with the power supply to a power supply or

charge if necessary.

Charging

• Charge the VoiceLink using the supplied USB-power supply.

LED state while charging:

VoiceLink on VoiceLink off

Microphone mode ﬂashes red-purple shines red

Audio mode ﬂashes red-blue shines red

Charging time is about 3 hours depending on the status of the

rechargeable battery.

WARNING

Risk of injuries caused by electric shock!

• For safety reasons use the supplied USB power supply only.

Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider has to conﬁgure your miniTek®

for external devices.

• Refer to the user guide of your connected device for more detailed

information.

• Clean surface before applying clip or adhesive tape.

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Use with microphone

• Use the supplied clip to afﬁx the VoiceLink to your shirt for mobile

applications.

• Connect the VoiceLink to the microphone.

Use with stationary device

• Use the supplied adhesive tape to afﬁx the VoiceLink at a suitable

place, if you want to use it for television or other stationary devices.

• Use one of the supplied cables to connect the VoiceLink to a stationary

device (refer to grahic “connection scheme“ on next page).

Power

Aux in

Connection scheme

Transmitter

Pmicrophone

mode

audio mode

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Using the VoiceLink

Turning the VoiceLink on/off

• Use the on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.

• Use the on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink off.

Sound level

• Press the sound level button to change the volume of the audio signal.

The sound level can be adjusted in 5 levels.

The LED ﬂashes blue. The number of times the LED ﬂashes indicates the

volume level.

Changing the mode

• Press the sound level button for about 3 seconds to change the mode.

The LED shines blue for audio mode.

The LED shines purple for microphone mode.

The selected mode remains active when you turn VoiceLink

off and on.

Audio mode

• Press on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.

• Be sure that the VoiceLink is in audio mode (LED shines blue).

If the VoiceLink is in microphone mode (LED shines purple) press the

sound level button until the LED shines blue.

In audio mode the LED on the VoiceLink ﬂashes blue while searching

for a connection to your miniTek and shines blue constantly once a

connection is established.

Microphone mode

• Press on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.

• Be sure that the VoiceLink is in microphone mode

(LED shines purple).

If the VoiceLink is in audio mode (LED shines blue) press the sound level

button until the LED shines purple.

In microphone mode the LED on the VoiceLink ﬂashes purple while

searching for a connection to your miniTek and shines purple constantly

once a connection is established.

If you want to change to microphone mode make sure that you

connect your microphone before changing the mode.

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Maintenance and care

CAUTION

Never immerse your hearing instruments in water!

• Do not put your device in water!

• Do not clean your device with alcohol or benzine.

Clean the VoiceLink as necessary with a soft tissue.

• Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such

as citric acids, ammonia, etc.

Technical information

VoiceLink

FCC: QWOBTA-132

FCC compliance information can be found on the back of

the instrument.

Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to

operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth® is a wireless standard that provides a way to connect wireless

devices like cell phones, TV, headsets and others.

The Bluetooth connection has a range up to 65 ft (20 m). Walls or

objects between the devices can shorten the distance.

• Refer to the user guide of your connected device for more detailed

information on how to link devices via Bluetooth.

Technical data

VoiceLink

Input voltage (Mini USB) 5 VDC

Input current (Mini USB) max. 200 mA

Operating conditions: min. 32°F to max. 113°F

Storage conditions: min. 14°F to max. 113°F, low humidity

Mini USB Power supply

Output voltage: 5 VDC

Output current: min. 0.5 A

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