Beltone myPAL Micro User manual

Beltone myPAL Micro
Instructions for use

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Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003
of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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 and ICES-003 of the IC rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence 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 in-
terference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee 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 or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the re-
ceiver.
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Beltone myPAL Micro.
The myPAL Micro is a high quality portable speech and audio
streamer that streams speech and audio directly to your hearing
instrument.
Please read this manual carefully to fully benefit from the myPAL
Micro. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any ques-
tions.
For further information you can also visit the www.beltone-hear-
ing.com web site.
For your safety, carefully read the chapter Important Information,
starting on page 29.
FCC ID : X26SM-2M

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
For other identified applicable international regulatory require-
ments in countries outside EU and US, please refer to local coun-
try requirements for these areas.
In JP: Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications
Business Law Compliance.
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law
(電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law
(電気通信事業法). This device should not be modified (otherwise
the granted designation number will become invalid).
• 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.
Changes or modifications can void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Intended use
To enable hearing instrument users to follow speech or listen to
other audio signals.
This product is in compliance with the following regulatory re-
quirements:
In EU: The device conforms to the Essential Requirements ac-
cording to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
devices (MDD) and Essential Requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at
www.beltone-hearing.com
In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C
In Canada: IC 6941C-SM2M

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Welcome..........................................2
Statement .........................................3
Intended use .......................................4
Description ........................................8
Getting Started ....................................10
Turning your myPAL Micro ON and OFF .................12
Pairing to your hearing instruments.....................12
Start streaming ....................................15
Stop streaming ....................................16
Wearing the myPAL Micro............................18
Status light indicator (LED) ...........................20
Volume control and mute ............................22
Mute light indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Special features ...................................24
Test mode........................................26
Important Information ...............................28
General warnings ..................................29
General precautions ................................30
Built-in battery care ................................32
Battery warning....................................33
Charger care......................................34
Charger warning ...................................34
Technical specifications .............................36
Temperature test, transport and storage information .......36
Warranty .........................................36
What is covered by this warranty? .....................37
What is not covered by the warranty....................37
Troubleshooting guide ..............................38
Contents

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6 Volume down
7 Mute button
8 Volume up
9 Mute light indicator (LED)
10 Paring button
11 Mounting clip
Description
1 Power button
2 Microphone inlet
3 Microphone inlet
4 Status light indicator (LED)
5 Micro USB for charging
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Getting Started
Before using your myPAL Micro, you need to charge the re-
chargeable battery. To charge it, plug the charging cable into the
myPAL Micro as shown in the picture below.
Next, plug the other end of the charging cable into the charger
and into a power outlet.
During the charging process, the status LED indicator will show
a solid red light. When fully charged and still connected to the
charger, the LED will turn solid red, interrupted by a green blink
every 2 seconds.
Charging an empty battery typically takes about 3 hours. It is safe
to leave the charger connected overnight – the battery cannot be
overcharged.
• When charging your myPAL Micro for the first time, let it charge
for at least 3 hours, even if the battery indicator indicates that
the battery is fully charged.
• For safety reasons, recharge the battery only with chargers
supplied by Beltone.
iNote: To protect the myPAL Micro when not in use, please
place it in carrying pouch delivered with the product.
Do not charge the myPAL Micro while it is on your body.

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Turning your myPAL Micro ON and OFF
To turn the myPAL Micro ON, press and hold the Power button
(see page 8) for approximately 1.5 seconds, until the status LED
turns green. After releasing the Power button, the status LED will
blink green every 2 seconds.
To turn the myPAL Micro OFF, press and hold the ON/ OFF but-
ton for approximately 1.5 seconds, until the status LED turns red
– indicating that the unit is shutting down.
If the battery level is low, the status LED will blink orange once
every second.
Pairing to your hearing instruments i
Note! The following information is primarily intended for your hear-
ing care professional, who in most cases will complete the nec-
essary tasks needed before the myPAL Micro can be used with
your hearing instruments. However, the process is designed to be
simple and most people can do it themselves.
It is possible to pair up to three Beltone streaming devices - e.g.
one myPAL Micro and two TV Link 2s (optional Direct™ acces-
sory) - with a given pair of hearing instruments. Therefore, chan-
nel 1, 2 or 3 must be selected when starting the pairing process.
Pairing the myPAL Micro in channel 1
1. Make sure the myPAL Micro is turned ON. Your hearing instru-
ments must be OFF – open the battery doors.
2. With the tip of a pen
or similar object, press
the small pairing but-
ton once, as shown in
the picture to the right.
The status LED will now
blink orange once every
2 seconds to indicate that
the myPAL Micro is ready
to be paired in channel 1.
Your myPAL Micro will remain in Pairing mode for 20 seconds.
3. While in Pairing mode, close the battery doors on both hear-
ing instruments and make sure they are ON. A successful
pairing will be indicated by an audible melody being played in
both hearing instruments and the status LED (see page 8) will
stay solid orange for 3 seconds. You are now ready to use the
myPAL Micro!

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Start streaming
Turn ON the myPAL Micro and make sure your hearing instru-
ments are turned ON. Streaming can be started in one of three
ways.
1. Press and hold the push or toggle button on both hearing
instruments for about three seconds in order to listen to a
streamed audio signal*. If ear to ear program coordination is
activated in you hearing instruments, you only have to activate
streaming on one of the hearing instruments.
2. If you have a Beltone Direct™ Remote Control (optional
accessory), simply press the streaming button on the
Remote Control*.
3. If you use a Beltone app offering remote control functional-
ity, simply select the myPAL Micro program in the program
screen*.
*Once the hearing instruments connect to the myPAL Micro, a
short “streaming activation” melody will play in your hearing in-
struments followed by the streamed sound.
Start streaming from a 2nd or 3rd streaming device
If your hearing instruments are paired to more than one stream-
ing device, you can start streaming from one of these devices in
three ways.
Pairing button
pushes Light indicator pattern Channel
1 1
2 2
3 3
Successful
pairing
Indication
Pairing the myPAL Micro in channel 2 or 3 (For people using more
than one streaming device)
To pair the myPAL Micro in channel 2, press the pairing button
twice. The status LED will now blink yellow twice every 2 seconds
to indicate that it is ready to be paired in channel 2. Close the bat-
tery doors on the hearing instruments.
To pair the myPAL Micro in channel 3, press the pairing button
three times. The LED will now blink yellow three times every 2
seconds to indicate that it is ready to be paired in channel 3.
Close the battery doors on the hearing instruments.
Pairing blinking pattern:

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1. Press and hold the hearing instrument program button for
about 3 seconds two or three times in a row to access the 2nd
or 3rd Beltone streaming device.
2. If you use a Direct™ Remote Control (optional accessory),
press the streaming button on the Direct™ Remote Control
a 2nd or 3rd time to access the 2nd or 3rd Beltone streaming
device.
3. If you use a Beltone app offering remote control functionality,
simply select the desired streaming program in the program
screen.
Stop streaming
Streaming can be stopped in the following three ways:
1. Push the program button on your hearing instruments once*.
2. If you have a Beltone Direct™ Remote Control (optional ac-
cessory), press the “P” button, located in the center of the key
pad*. You may also press the home button to return to your
default settings.
3. If you use a Beltone app, select the desired program in the
program screen.
*This will return the hearing instruments to the last program used.
iNote! You may get out of range from your myPAL Micro. If
your myPAL Micro gets out of range and in range again within
5 minutes, your hearing instruments will automatically reconnect
and continue streaming. This also applies if the myPAL Micro is
turned off and on again within 5 minutes.

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Wearing the myPAL Micro
Clip your myPAL Micro on the speaker’s jacket or other clothing
or hang it around the neck using included the lanyard. Place the
device within a range of 10-40cm (4-16 inches) from the speaker’s
mouth. When using the clip, make sure that the myPAL Micro
is mounted vertically with the Status LED pointing towards the
mouth.
10 - 40 cm
4-16 inches

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Status light indicator (LED)
The LED on your myPAL Micro serves as a multipurpose user
interface, providing information on the status of your device.
Power/Charging No charging Charging Fully charged
Powered Off
Powered On (Normal)
Powered On
(Volume control disabled)
Powered On (Low battery) No LED indication No LED indication
Powered On (Low battery)
(Volume control disabled) No LED indication No LED indication
Volume control
locked or unlocked (See page 24)
Turning power ON indication 3 seconds 3 seconds 3 seconds
Turning power OFF indication 3 seconds 3 seconds 3 seconds
Test mode (See page 26) Constant lit Constant lit Constant lit

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iNote: The myPAL Micro will revert to its default level when
restarted.
The Beltone Direct™ Remote Control (optional accessory) can
also be used to adjust the streaming volume in the hearing instru-
ment. Please ask your hearing care professional for more infor-
mation about this accessory.
Mute
The signal from the myPAL Micro can be muted, should the wear-
er of the device want to engage in conversations or activities ir-
relevant for the hearing instrument user.
• To mute the signal press the Mute button (see page 9) once.
The Mute LED will now start blinking orange.
• To unmute the signal press the Mute button once. The Mute
LED will now stop blinking orange.
Note: Restarting the myPAL Micro, while muted, will unmute the
signal.
Volume control and mute
Volume control
myPAL Micro is designed to provide a comfortable listening level
from the moment it is activated. However, for some devices or lis-
tening environments you may want to adjust the volume. This can
be accomplished in a variety of ways. Keep in mind that volume
adjustments apply to the streamed signal only.
• Use the “+” and “-“ buttons (see page 9) to adjust volume to a
comfortable level.
Every volume change on the on the myPAL Micro will be indicated
by a short blink of the Mute LED. When reaching the maximum or
minimum volume level the Mute LED will show a longer (1 second)
steady orange light.
Volume
Blink

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Mute Light indicator
Configuration/Blinking pattern Mute Light indicator
Normal Operation (Unmuted)
Normal Operation (Muted)
Special features
Drop detection
In the event that the myPAL Micro falls from a height of more than
75 cm (30 inches), a built-in sensor will mute the output streamed
to the hearing instruments for up to 2 seconds. This is done to
protect the hearing instrument user from very loud and unpleas-
ant impact noise should the unit be accidentally dropped during
use.
Volume control lock
If needed, the volume of the myPAL Micro can be locked to a
specific level.
When the volume control is locked, it will be fixed to the level it
had when the myPAL Micro was powered OFF, but it is still pos-
sible to use the mute/unmute functionality of the device.
How to lock the volume control
• Make sure the myPAL Micro is turned OFF.
• Press and hold the volume ‘-‘ button and the Power ON button
for 1.5 seconds until the status LED turns green (myPAL Micro
powering up) and release the Power button.
• Keep pressing the volume ‘-‘ button until a green-orange-red
LED sequence is shown on the status LED after 10 seconds.
The status LED will now blink twice every 2 seconds to indicate
that the volume control is locked.
How to unlock the volume control
• Make sure the myPAL Micro is turned OFF.
• Press and hold the volume ‘+‘ button and the Power ON but-
ton for 1.5 seconds until the status LED turns green (myPAL
Micro powering up) and release the Power button.
• Keep pressing the volume ‘+‘ button until a green-orange-red
LED sequence is shown on the status LED after 10 seconds.

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Test mode
The Test mode is primarily intended to be used for pediatric trans-
parency measurements. The transparency measurement evalu-
ates if the hearing instrument and wireless (remote) microphones
provide equal outputs when presented with the same 65 dB SPL
input stimulus.
When in Test mode the microphone is set to omnidirectional
mode with 0 dB gain when placed horizontally in the test cham-
ber. Please refer to relevant guidelines for performing transpar-
ency measurements.
How to enter Test mode:
• Make sure the myPAL Micro is turned OFF.
• Press and hold the Mute button and the Power button for 1.5
seconds until the status LED turns green and then release the
Power button.
• Keep pressing the Mute button until the green-orange-red se-
quence is shown on status LED after 10 seconds.
• When in Test mode the Status LED (see page 8) will be solid
orange.
• When entering Test mode the default volume is applied. If
needed, volume can be adjusted on the myPAL Micro until
transparency has been verified.
• To exit Test mode and save settings turn off the myPAL Micro
and lock the volume control (see Volume control lock section
in the Special features chapter).
iNote: Adjustments to reach transparency can be made on
the myPAL Micro and/or in the hearing instrument using the fitting
software.

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Important Information
Maintenance and Care
• Clean the myPAL Micro using a dry cloth. Never use house-
hold cleaning products (washing powder, soap etc…) or alco-
hol to clean the device.
• When the myPAL Micro is not in use, turn it OFF and store it
safely.
• Protect the myPAL Micro from excessive moisture (bathing,
swimming) and heat (radiator, car dashboard).
• Protect it from excessive shock and vibration.
• Protect the microphone and charger inlets from debris and
dirt. If necessary, use the cleaning brush provided with your
hearing instruments to clean these areas.
General warnings i
• Keep this device out of reach of children under 3 years.
• Young children can wrap cords and lanyards/key chains
around their neck causing the risk of strangulation. Therefore,
always keep cords and lanyards/key chains out of reach of
children.
• The myPAL Micro may be interfered by other equipment.
• myPAL Micro uses low-powered digitally coded transmis-
sions in order to communicate with other wireless devices.
Although unlikely, nearby electronic devices may be affected.
In that case, move the myPAL Micro away from the affected
electronic device.
• When using myPAL Micro and the device is affected by elec-
tromagnetic interference, move away from the source.
• Avoid exposing your product to rain, moisture or other liquids
to protect against damage to the product or injury to you.
• Keep the product and any cords and cables away from oper-
ating machinery.
• If the product overheats, if the product is dropped or dam-
aged, if the product has a damaged cord or plug, or if the
product is dropped in a liquid, discontinue use and contact
your hearing care professional.

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• Do not use in areas where there are explosive hazards or
where there is a danger of ignition of flammable gasses.
General precautions i
• Do not use this device in locations where it is forbidden to use
electronic devices.
• X-ray radiation (e.g. CT scans, MRI scans) may adversely af-
fect the correct functioning of this device. We recommend
that you switch the device OFF before undergoing X-ray pro-
cedures and keep it outside the room.
• High-powered electronic equipment, larger electronic instal-
lations and metallic structures may impair and significantly
reduce the operating range.
• If the hearing instruments do not respond to the device be-
cause of an unusual field disturbance, move away from the
disturbing field.
• Your hearing instruments and this device were given a unique
communication code during the fitting. This ensures that the
device will not affect hearing instruments worn by others.
• Do not make any changes or modifications to this device.
• Opening the myPAL Micro may damage it. If problems occur
which cannot be resolved, consult your hearing care profes-
sional.
• myPAL Micro may only be repaired by an authorized service
center.
• Do not use myPAL Micro in areas where RF transmission is
prohi-bited, e.g. air planes etc.
• Do only connect myPAL Micro to connections, which it is ex-
plicitly intended for.

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Built-in battery care i
Please observe the following if the product contains a battery
• Your product is powered by a rechargeable battery.
• The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after
two or three complete charge and discharge cycles.
• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but will eventually wear out.
• Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the product
when not in use.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over
time.
• Leaving the product in hot places, such as in a closed car
during hot summer conditions, will reduce the capacity and
lifetime of the battery.
• A product with a cold battery may not work temporarily, even
when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is par-
ticularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Battery warning i
• ”Caution” – The battery used in this product may present a risk
of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
• Do not attempt to open the product or replace the battery.
It is built-in and not changeable. Use of other batteries may
present a risk of fire or explosion and the warranty will be ter-
minated.
• The battery in your product can not be removed or replaced
by the user. Any attempt to do so is risky and may result in
damage of the product.
• Only recharge the myPAL Micro with a power supply unit that
has been supplied together with the product.
• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please re-
cycle when possible.
• Do not dispose the battery as household waste or in a fire as
it may explode.
• Batteries may explode if damaged.

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Charger care i
Please observe the following if the product is supplied with a
charger
• Do not attempt to charge your product with anything other
than the AC adapter provided. The use of any other types
may damage or destroy the product and could be danger-
ous.
• Use of other chargers may invalidate any approval or war-
ranty.
• For availability of approved enhancements, please check
with your hearing care professional.
• Charge the product according to the instructions supplied
with the product.
Charger warning i
Use the device only with the power supply unit that has been
supplied together with the product. The use of any other types
may damage or destroy the product and could be dangerous.
Use of other power supplies may invalidate any approval or
warranty.
• When you disconnect the power cord, grasp and pull the
plug, not the cord.
• Never use a power supply that is damaged.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the power supply as it may
expose you to dangerous electric shock.
• Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock or fire when
the product is subsequently used.
• Avoid charging your product in extremely high or low tempera-
tures and do not use the charger outdoors or in damp areas.
Do not charge the myPAL Micro while it is on your body.

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Technical specifications
Operating range: Up to 25 meters (Clear line of sight)
Power supply: External wall adapter
Wireless: 2.4 GHz
Operating and
charging temperature: 0 to 45 ºC
Storage temperature: -20 to 45 ºC
Temperature test, transport and storage information
The product is subject to various tests in temperature and damp
heating cycling between -25 ºC and +70 ºC according to internal
and industry standards.
Warranty
The myPAL Micro is covered by a limited warranty issued by the
manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the day of the origi-
nal purchase. Please notice that extended warranties may apply
in your country. Please contact your local Hearing Care Profes-
sional for more information.
What is covered by this warranty?
Any electrical component, that because of workmanship, manu-
facturing or design defects fails to function properly under normal
use during life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no
charge for parts or labor when returned to the point of purchase.
If it is determined that repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be
replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual agreement of the
Hearing Care Professional and the customer.
What is not covered by this warranty?
Problems arising from improper handling or care, excessive use,
accidents, repairs made by an unauthorized party, exposure to
corrosive conditions or damage due to foreign objects entering
the device are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void
it. The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you
might have under applicable national legislation governing sale
of consumer products. Your Hearing Care Professional may have
issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited
warranty. Please consult your Hearing Care Professional for fur-
ther information.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible cause Possible Remedy
The myPAL Micro does not
turn ON
The Power button is not pressed
long enough
Press the Power button for a least 1.5 seconds - until the status LED
lights green for 3 seconds
The myPAL Micro has run out of
power Charge the battery in the myPAL Micro
The myPAL Micro does not
turn OFF
The Power button is not pressed
long enough
Press the Power button for a least 1.5 seconds - until the status LED
lights green for 3 seconds
Volume cannot be changed
using the myPAL Micro
volume control
The volume control on the myPAL
Micro may have been locked to a
specific level
Unlock the volume control (see Volume control lock chapter)
There is no sound in the
hearing instruments al-
though switched into in the
streaming program
The myPAL Micro and the hearing
instrument are out of wireless range
Assure that myPAL Micro and the hearing instruments are within
wireless range
The myPAL Micro is no longer
powered on Power on the myPAL Micro and activate streaming again
The myPAL Micro has run out of
power Charge the battery in the myPAL Micro
The myPAL Micro is muted Unmute the myPAL Micro