Echo MegaLoop User manual

Product Code: 901-1010-01

CONTENT
1. Safety Instructions and Precautions
2. Accessories Picture
3. Installation Instructions
4. Installation Instructions continued
5. Installation Instructions continued
7. Connection Solutions continued
Echo MegaloopTM
Aid for Living Inductive Loop Amplifier
Please read and follow the safety instructions
before using the product
8. IMPORTANT
9. Replacement Parts & Technical Specifications
6. Connection Solutions

Safety Instructions and Precautions:
● Listening to uncomfortable sound levels for prolonged periods
could adversely affect your hearing.
● If using a microphone, line input, headset or neck loop the plug
MUST be fully inserted into the correct socket and the volume
turned to the lowest level (anti-clockwise) before turning the unit
on (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Failure to do so can result in high sound
levels that could adversely affect your hearing.
● If using a headset or neck loop it MUST be fully inserted into the
headset socket before turning the unit on. Failure to do so can
result in high sound levels that could adversely affect your hearing.
● Using this product inappropriately could adversely affect your
hearing. Please follow the step-bystep instructions carefully!
● Do not use in an environment that is damp, wet, very hot or very cold.
● To clean the MegaloopTM and its accessories, use only a soft cloth
and an inorganic cleaner.
● Only use the Hearing Products approved mains adapter. Do not
use any other type of mains adapter.
● When using this unit, basic safety precautions as below should always
be followed to avoid the risk of electrical shock or personal injury.
● Read and understand the instructions and follow all warnings and
markings on the unit.
● Install the unit securely on a stable surface and install the unit
where the power cord will not be subject to damage or cause a
tripping hazard.
● The unit may get warm when being used. Ensure the unit has
adequate ventilation.
● Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel ONLY! Do not
attempt to open the unit!
● WARNING: Excessive volume from any source may damage your
hearing. Turn the Volume Control (2) (Fig. 1) anti-clockwise to low before
plugging in headset or switching your hearing aid to “T” position.
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Accessories Picture:
A.Megaloop Amplier B.Mains Power Adapter
C.Loop wire D.Clips
E.Microphone F.SCART plug
G.Phono Phono Lead
A
F
EG
BC D
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Installation Instructions (Refer to Fig. 1 – Fig. 4):
1. Place the MegaLoopTM amplifier on top of your TV, Video
Recorder or on a shelf. Make sure there is a power socket
available for the mains power adapter.
2. Plug the MegaLoopTM mains power adapter (B) into a standard
electrical power socket, then plug the power lead into socket (8) (Fig. 2).
3. Starting from the amplier, run the loop wire (C) around the edge
of the room. The wire can be tacked up and over door frames if
necessary. The wire can be tucked under the carpet or clipped to
the skirting board (Fig. 3). Make sure you leave enough wire to
reach the amplier.
4. Once a complete loop of the room has been formed, cut away
any surplus wire making sure to cut away the insulation from the
wire ends. Clip each end of the wire into terminals (9) (Fig. 2).
5. If you are using a loop pad (Optional), clip the end of the lead into
terminals (9) (Fig. 2). Make sure the lead is placed carefully, so
as not to cause a tripping hazard. Never run the lead across the
oor unless fully under the carpet. Always remember that loose
wires are a tripping hazard.
6. If your TV has audio output sockets connect the phono/phono
lead (G)to these sockets and plug the other end into the line input
on the MegaLoop Fig 2 (10).
If your TV has no audio output sockets but has a spare scart
socket, connect the scart plug (F) into the TV and connect the
phono/phono lead (G) to the scart, then plug the other end of the
lead into the MegaLoop audio input Sockets g 2 (10).
If the SCART connection is not successful, connect the
microphone. Simply plug the3.5 mm jack on the microphone lead
into the microphone socket on the MegaLoop g 2(12) and x the
microphone onto the TV speaker using the Velcro g 4.
7. With the power switched on at the wall socket press the Power
Button (7) ON and the Power “ON” Light (6) will give a constant
Green light (Fig. 1).
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8. How to test your installation: Make sure the Background
Noise Control is at “N” position (1), speak into the microphone
connected to (12) in a normal voice, turn the Volume Control
knob up (2) and when the Red light (5) starts to flash you know
that your system is working. Turn the Volume back to your
desired listening level.
9. Note: if the serial number is removed your warranty is invalid.
1.Background
Noise Control
8.Power Input
Socket
13.Line Level
Output
10.Input Sockets
for SCART or
audio leads
11.Gain Control
Switch for Line Input
12.Microphone
Sockets P and 1
9.Loop wire/
Loop pad
terminals
2.Volume
Control
3.Tone
Control
6.Power
"ON"Light
7.Power
"ON/OFF"
button
4.Headphone/
Neckloop
Socket
5.Loop current
Indicator light
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Figure 4
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Help and advice for connecting to TV with analogue audio output.
When connecting a MegaLoop, EchoLink or RadioLink to a TV. It is
usually best not to use the SCART sockets as this can result in picking
up the wrong sound or sound that is out of sync with the picture.
Step 1. When connecting to a TV the rst thing to look for is red
and White Audio out sockets these are usually at the back of the
TV. and usually indicated by a circle with an arrow pointing out of it.
Connecting from audio out will always provide the correct sound for
the program that is being watched. Note the red white and yellow
sockets that are normally on the front or side of TVs are for
sound and picture in and not sound out. On some of the newer
at screen TVs the sockets may be covered by a removable panel
at the rear of the TV.
Step 2. If the TV. has no audio out sockets or they are not working
the next thing to try is the headphone socket simply switch the TV.
on and insert the 3.5mm jack plug into the headphone socket, if the
sound is not cut from the speakers then connect from this and into
the line in/Audio in on the loop or Transmitter . You will then have
to adjust the headphone volume level on the TV. this is done by
pressing the menu button on the TV. remote, selecting sound and
then moving the headphone volume to about two thirds full.
Step 3. If the TV. has no audio out and the headphone connection
cuts the sound from the TV speakers simply pick up sound by xing
the microphone provided to the speaker of the TV. To provide the
best results adjust the TVs bass and treble levels to ¼ of max bass
and ¾ of max treble and if possible set the sound to mono.
L
R
AerialAudio out SCART sockets

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Help and advice for connecting to a TV. that has Digital Optical
Audio Output
Many of the newer TV. models no longer have analogue audio
output, they have Digital Optical Audio Out or Digital Coaxial Audio
Out. The picture below shows the type of socket to look for. To
connect your equipment from this socket you will require an optional
Digital to Analogue Converter available from Hearing Products
International Ltd.
The picture below shows the front and rear of a typical Digital to
Analogue converter. Set up is easy the converter is connected
from the TV to the (in) socket on the converter and the MegaLoop,
EchoLink, or other analogue device is then connected to the
phono out sockets. The converter is supplied with a mains adapter
and Optical connecting cable as this is the most common. If the
Coaxial connecting cable is required this will have to be purchased
separately.
For further details about the Digital to analogue converter please
contact Hearing Products International on 01614808003 or visit
www.hear4you.com
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
N COAX OPTICAL OUT R L

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IMPORTANT:
The MegaLoopTM microphone is very sensitive and too much
volume out of the TV speaker can distort the sound in your hearing
aid when in the “T” position. The TV speaker’s volume should be set
at a level comfortable for a person with average hearing.
Microphone priority function
The microphone sockets (12) are marked (1) and (P). Socket No. (1)
Is the standard socket to use when connecting the microphone to a TV
of Hi- speaker. Socket (P) stands for priority and gives a louder signal
than socket (1) this is very useful when using a second microphone for
environmental sounds that must be heard over and above the TV or Hi-.
Tone Control (3)
Adjust to suit your own hearing loss. Turning the control in an anti-
clockwise direction tones become lower. Turning clockwise the tones
become higher. Most people like the Tone (3) at about 12 o’clock position.
Headphone Socket (4)
Any standard headphones or Echo® NeckLoop can be connected.
Always turn volume control (2) fully anti-clockwise to “Low” position
before connecting any headphones or Echo neck loop, then adjust
upwards to a comfortable sound level. If you do not follow these
instructions you could damage your hearing! Remember to turn your
hearing aid to the ‘T’ position when using a neck loop
GAIN Control (11)
The factory setting for Gain Control Knob (11) is “Normal” position.
This position is preset for most Scart and Audio input signals.
Line Level Output (13)
The line output is a mono signal being the sum of any signals
connected to the inputs fed post their gain controls and the tone
circuit and is fed before the master volume control.
Line output is a nominal level -6dBu with a 3.5mm female socket
and the output impedance is 100 ohm.

Replacement Parts:
ItemCode
2001 MegaLoopTM Amplifier only
202/M Microphone on lead, with clip and Velcro
570-1010-01 Mains Power Adapter
207 Loop Wire 38m
208 Clips (50 off)
201/B SCART plug
306/B Phono/Phono lead
Technical Specifications:
Power Supply:
12V DC, min. 1.5amp Output Positive + Centre
Output: Outputcurrent> 3amp peak current, loop
resistance less than 1 ohm
Frequency
response: 100Hz to 5.2khz (v/c mid)
Tone Control Effect: 20db range max-min (v/c middle)
Microphone: 2 microphone inputs 3.5mm mono/electret
condenser
Line Input: 2 line-level inputs,Phono connectors, with
gain control
Line Output: 1 line-level output3.5mm mono,nominal
level -6dBu, output imp. 100ohm
AGC: Attack time 60ms, Recovery time 760ms.
Dimensions: 186mm(W) x 50mm(H) x 82mm(D)
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