Conversor Listenor Pro User manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome! 3
Listenor Pro overview 4
Safety Information 5
Getting started 6
Everyday use 7
Using with earphones or headphones 8
Using with an inductive loop 8
Attaching the belt clip 9
Sockets and connections 10
Using the neck lanyard 12
Care instructions 13
Repair and service centres 13
Troubleshooting 14
Manufacturer’s warranty 15
Statements of compliance and conformity 17
© Copyright 2013 Conversor Limited. All rights reserve
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Welcome!
Thank you for your purchase of Listenor Pro, a
versatile high quality Assistive Listening Device
which enhances the clarity of sound in a variety of
everyday situations made by Conversor Limited.
Listenor Pro is not sold, advertised, or intended for
use as a personal hearing aid. Conversor
recommends that any individual experiencing
hearing loss be examined by a physician to
determine the cause before using amplification.
Listenor Pro includes the following:
• Listenor Pro
• 2 AAA Batteries
• Detachable Belt Clip
• Earphones or headphones
Optional accessories not included (with order code)
• PROV1LTK - Telephone Connector
• CON01MM1 - Directional microphone
• PROV1LAU - Audio Jack Cable
• PROV1LTV - TV Cable
• SUB01IND - Inductive Neck Loop
• CON01HDP – Headphones
• CON01EAR – Earphones
• PROV1CPR – Conversor Pro Recorder
To order any of the optional accessories locate
your local dealer on the Conversor website
www.conversorproducts.com, purchase from
the Conversor website shop, or contact
Conversor at [email protected] using
the order codes above.
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Listenor Pro overview
Microphone Tone control
buttons
Volume control
buttons
Neck Lanyard hook
Socket for
audio cable
and
directional
microphone
Socket for
earphones,
headphones or
inductive loop
ON/OFF button
in the centre
Battery Cover
Press ridges
and slide open
Belt/lapel
clip
Top view
Belt clip grooves. Align and
locate belt clip in grooves
and slid under tongue until
locked in
place
Belt clip
locating tongue
Underside View
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Safety information
CAUTION! Hearing Safety
This product is designed to amplify sounds to a
high volume level which could potentially cause
hearing damage if used improperly. To protect
your hearing and the hearing of others:
• Make sure the volume is turned down
before putting on the earphone or
headphone before adjusting the volume
to a comfortable level.
• Set the volume level at the minimum
setting that you need to hear.
• If you experience feedback (a squealing or
howling sound), reduce the volume setting
and move the microphone away from the
earphone or headphone.
• Do not allow children or other unauthorised
persons to have access to this product.
CAUTION! Battery Safety and Disposal
This product is supplied with non-rechargeable
Alkaline batteries. Do not attempt to recharge
single-use batteries, which may explode, release
dangerous chemicals, cause burns, or other
serious harm to the user or product.
CAUTION! Pacemaker Safety
• Before using this product with a pacemaker
or other medical device, consult your
physician or the manufacturer of your
pacemaker or other medical device.
• If you have a pacemaker or other medical
device, make sure that you are using this
product in accordance with safety
guidelines established by your physician
or the pacemaker manufacturer.
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Getting started
1. Listenor Pro uses two AAA disposable batteries.
2. Open the battery compartment using your thumb
to apply pressure to the ribs on the battery door
and slide it down and away from the Listenor Pro.
3. Insert two disposable AAA batteries into the
battery compartment being careful to place
them with the correct orientation of positive(+)
and negative(-) terminals.
4. Close the battery compartment door by
aligning it on the back of the unit and slide it
upwards until it snaps into place.
5. Insert the belt clip on the rear of the Listenor
Pro as directed on page 9.
6. Plug the earphones or headphones into the
socket marked with the headphone icon.
The Listenor Pro can be used with optional
Inductive Neck Loop, headphones or earphones.
7. Switch on the Listenor Pro by pressing the
central button in the middle and holding down
for two seconds. The light in the centre will
flash green indicating that the Listenor Pro is
on. When the battery is low the light in the
centre will flash red.
8. Adjust the volume up or down by pressing the
central button at the top-for volume up-or at the
bottom-for volume down. A light will indicate the
volume level, with a full line indicating maximum
volume. There are 16 volume positions. A single
beep sound is heard when you change the
volume setting. A double beep is heard when the
highest or lowest volume setting is reached.
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9. Adjust the tone by pressing the central button
on the right to increase the high frequency
gain, and on the left to increase the low
frequency response. The high and low settings
are indicated by a double beep sound.
10. To switch off the Listenor Pro just press the
centre of the button for two seconds.
Everyday use
Listenor Pro is designed to pick up the sound of
a speaker’s voice and amplify that sound for the
benefit of the user. Place the Listenor Pro as
close to the sound source as possible, with the
microphone pointing in the direction of the
speaker or sound source.
You can place the Listenor Pro on the table in a
restaurant, group situation or meeting. Placing
on the table with the belt clip attached will also
raise the microphone to point at the speaker or
speakers.
When out walking the Listenor Pro can be worn
using the belt clip, which can also be used as a
lapel or pocket clip, or attached to a skirt.
You can also connect to a number of different
audio sources using the optional accessories-see
Page 10.
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Using with earphones and headphones
Listenor Pro is provided with earphones.
Headphones can be purchased instead of
earphones. Plug the earphones or headphones
into the socket marked with the headphone icon.
Using with an inductive neckloop
When you wish to use an inductive neckloop with
your hearing instrument please follow the
instructions below:
(a) Setting up the hearing instrument(s)
Switch your hearing Instrument to telecoil
mode or the “T” programme but do not adjust
its volume control. With Listenor Pro switched
on point it towards the sound you wish to
listen to. As you turn up the volume control on
Listenor Pro, you should begin to hear the
sound you want to hear clearly. Listenor Pro
has now taken over from your hearing
instrument microphone. This is a bit like
having the hearing Instrument microphone in
your hand.
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(b) Checking the Sound Balance
It is important to match the volume levels of
your hearing instrument with Listenor Pro, so
that you can switch between the two without
any increase or decrease in sound level.
(c) External interference
When the hearing instrument is set to the
“T” programme, a buzz may be heard if the
hearing instrument is close to strip lighting,
computers or TV Screens. Consult your
audiologist for advice on adjusting or
replacing the telecoil for optimum use to
minimise the external interference. If you do
not Listenor Pro will only serve to amplify this
interference.
Attaching the belt clip
The belt clip slides into the grooves on the back
of the Listenor Pro and locks into place under the
tongue next to the microphone. It can also be
used as a lapel or pocket clip. See the diagram
on page 4.
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Sockets and connections
Listenor Pro has a socket marked with the
microphone icon which can be used with a
number of connecting cables and devices
available as accessories.
1. Directional microphone
Where there is a lot of background noise,
Listenor Pro can be used with a directional
microphone for focussing on the sound of the
speaker. The directional microphone will cut
out much of the interfering noise improving the
quality and clarity of the listening experience.
The directional microphone can be placed
next to the sound source, including the TV, or
attached to your partner’s lapel in the car.
Conversor accessory microphones are
available from your local dealer.
2. TV cable with SCART adaptor (Europe)
The SCART socket is a multi-pin socket found
on the rear of many TVs, Satellite and Cable
set-top boxes and DVD players.
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Connect the TV Cable to the SCART Adaptor
and plug the jack plug into the Microphone.
Plug the SCART adaptor into the TV or other
device. Connection through the SCART
adaptor allows others to listen to the device
as well. If there are insufficient SCART
sockets available on your TV you can
purchase a SCART multi-adaptor from most
electrical stores or websites which will allow
you to connect Listenor Pro to the TV.
3. TV cable (USA/ROW)
Your TV will most likely have Phono or RCA
sockets. These are small circular rings with a
red or white plastic insert and they may be
located on the front or rear of the device
(Please refer to the device user’s manual). As
with the SCART adaptor, connection does not
disconnect the speakers, allowing others to
listen at the same time. You can connect
Listenor Pro to these sockets using the TV
cable supplied. You may require a Digital
Analogue Converter (“DAC”) for certain TVs.
These can be purchased locally from your
dealer or from the internet.
4. Audio cable
Most current TV, radio, PC, iPod and other
audio devices have a headphone socket.
Plug Listenor Pro audio cable into this socket
to connect the audio device. By plugging the
audio cable into the headphone socket on the
TV or audio device, the speaker of the audio
device will be disconnected, so that other
people cannot listen at the same time.
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5. Telephone kit
Listenor Pro can be used with the Telephone
Kit accessory for connecting to landline
telephones. The Telephone Kit provides a
connection to the handset socket enabling you
to increase the volume of the caller’s voice
and speak into the telephone as normal.
Some cordless telephones have a jack socket
which can be connected to the Listenor Pro
using the audio cable accessory.
6. Conversor Pro Recorder
Conversor Pro Recorder is a downloadable
App available for iPad®, iPhone® or iPod
Touch® devices and Windows 8 tablets and
laptops. It records a lectures, meetings or
conversations which you can then play back
and amplify using Listenor Pro.
Using the neck lanyard
The neck lanyard allows you to conveniently move
around with your listening device and protects it
from being accidentally dropped. It is available for
quick and easy use and the Listenor Pro can be
used by holding it in your hand and pointing
towards the direction of the speaker or sound
source, or by just wearing it around your neck.
The neck lanyard can be attached to the Listenor
Pro in the same way as a mobile phone or
camera lanyard.
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Care instructions
• The Listenor Pro has been calibrated for
optimum use.
• Do not store Listenor Pro in extreme
temperatures. This can shorten the lifetime
of the batteries and affect use. High
temperatures can also reduce performance.
• Do not subject Listenor Pro to heavy
shock. Do not drop it.
• Keep the Listenor Pro away from moisture
and high humidity – it is not waterproof.
• Avoid contact with water or other liquids
which could damage the internal
electronics.
• Try to avoid long periods of exposure to
direct sunlight.
• Do not attempt to open the casing of
the Listenor Pro (other than the battery
compartment to change the battery).
It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Opening it will invalidate the
Manufacturer’s Warranty.
(See Page 15)
Repair and service centres
If you have any repair or service questions contact
your local repair and service centre or Conversor
Limited. Contact details are on our website at
www.conversorproducts.com or email Conversor
Limited at [email protected].
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Troubleshooting
Listenor Pro has been designed for ease of use.
However, if you do have trouble, check the
following:
1. Make sure the headphones, earphones or
inductive neck loop are plugged into the
socket with the icon and any accessory
cable, the telephone connector, audio cable,
TV cable, or directional microphone is
plugged into the socket with the icon.
2. Ensure that the batteries are not run down
and have been inserted correctly into the
battery compartment.
3. If the steps above do not solve the problem
contact your nearest Conversor Dealer or
Repair Centre.
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Manufacturer’s warranty
The manufacturer, Conversor Limited, issues
a two-year limited warranty to the original
consumer of this product. This warranty will
go into effect upon the date of original purchase
of this equipment, and shall remain in effect for
two calendar years from that date. The batteries,
earphones, headphones, cables and all
other accessory products carry a 90 day
limited warranty.
What is covered by this warranty?
Any electronic component which, because of
workmanship, manufacturing, or design defects,
fails to function properly under normal use during
the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired
at no charge for parts or labour when returned to
the point of purchase. Transportation costs shall
be paid by the customer. If it is determined that
repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be
replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual
agreement of the Dealer and the customer.
What is not covered by this warranty?
This two-year limited warranty does not apply to:
• Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect,
or accident.
• Peripheral accessories as itemized within
the product brochure, when such items
are returned after 90 days from the
original purchase.
• Batteries which are covered by the 90 day
limited warranty.
• Instruments installed, connected, used,
or adjusted in a manner contrary to the
instructions provided.
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• Consequential damages and damages
resulting from delay or loss of this unit.
The exclusive remedy under this warranty
is strictly limited to repair or replacement
as herein provided.
• Products damaged in transit unless
investigated by the shipper and returned to
the warrantor with the investigation report.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in the design or construction of any of
its products at any time without incurring any
obligation to make any changes whatsoever on
units previously purchased.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
warranties by the manufacturer. No
representative or person is authorized to
represent or assume for the manufacturer any
liability in connection with the sales or use of
this products other than as set forth above.
If your unit requires service under the terms
of this warranty, carefully package the
complete product to prevent damage in transit
and return it to the point of purchase. Include
a detailed description of the problem, your
full name, billing and shipping address,
and telephone number.
The above warranty does not affect any legal
rights that you might have under applicable
national legislation governing the sale of
consumer goods. Your point of purchase may
have issued a warranty that goes beyond the
clauses of this limited warranty. Please consult
your point of purchase for further information.
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Statements of compliance & conformity
Listenor Pro is intended to be used as an Assistive
Listening Device by persons who are hard of
hearing. For sale in the following countries:
European Union and all countries outside the
European Union
Conversor Limited of The Lansbury Estate
102 Lower Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey
GU21 2EP, United Kingdom, hereby declares
that the product Listenor Pro Assistive Listening
Device is in conformity with the relevant European
Union Council Directives. The full Declaration is
available from Conversor Limited at the above
address.
Conversor Limited 2013
Conversor Ltd
Listenor Pro
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
(i) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(ii) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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IC-Industry Canada
Operation of this device is subject to the
following two conditions(1)This device may not
cause interference.(2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
*For the European Union and EEA only
This symbol indicates that this product is not to
be disposed of with your household waste,
according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
and your national law. This product should be
handed over to a designated collection point,
e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when
you buy a new similar product or to an
authorized collection site for recycling waste
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
Improper handling of this type of waste could
have a possible negative impact on the
environment and human health due to
potentially hazardous substances that are
generally associated with EEE. At the same
time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of
this product will contribute to the effective usage
of natural resources. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme
or your household waste disposal service.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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Contact Details:
Made in the UK for Conversor Limited
[email protected]
www.conversorproducts.com
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