Echo SuperLoop User manual

CONTENT
1. Accessories Picture
2. Safety Instructions and Precautions
3. Installation Instructions
4. IMPORTANT
5. Replacement Parts
6. Technical Specications
7. Conformity
Echo SLTM
SuperLoop
Aid for Living Remote Controlled Loop
Amplier System

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Accessories Picture:
A: EchoSLTM Amplier B: Mains Power Adapter
C: Loop wire D: Clips
E : Microphone F: SCART plug
G: Phono Phono Lead H: Holding Stand
I : Remote Control
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FE G I
B C D H

Safety Instructions and Precautions:
● Listening to uncomfortable sound levels for prolonged periods
could adversely affect your hearing.
● If using the headphone socket. The EchoSL™ MUST be switched
on and set to its lowest volume level before inserting headset or
neckloop. 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-by-step instructions carefully!
● Do not use in an environment that is damp, wet, very hot or very
cold.
● To clean the EchoSLTM 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! Note: if the serial number is removed
your warranty is invalid.
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Installation Instructions (Refer to Fig. 1 – Fig. 4):
1. Plug the EchoSLTM mains power adapter (B) into a standard
electrical power socket, then plug the power lead into the DC 12V
socket on the back of the EchoSL. (10).
2. Press the power button (9) ON and the power ON light (8) will
give a constant red light.
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. 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 on the back of
the EchoSL. (11).
5. If you are using a loop pad (Optional), clip the end of the lead
into the terminals (11). Never run the lead across the oor unless
fully under the carpet. Remember that loose wires are a tripping
hazard.
6. If your TV has audio output sockets connect the Phono/Phono
lead to these sockets and plug the other end of the lead into the
EchoSL line input socket (13). If your TV has no audio output
sockets but has a spare SCART socket, plug the scart into the
TV and connect the Phono/Phono lead. Then connect the Phono/
Phono end into the Line Input socket of the EchoSL. (13). please
note using SCART connection sometimes results in picking up
sound signal that does not correspond with the program being
watched.

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7. If the SCART connection is not successful, connect the
microphone. Simply plug the 3.5mm plug of the microphone
cable into the Mic socket on the EchoSL. (16) and then x the
microphone onto the TV speaker using the Velcro (Fig 2).
8. Insert batteries in remote control (Fig 1), then press power button
on remote to switch the EchoSL. on. The power light (8) will
change to green.
9. Using the volume and tone controls on the remote, adjust the
settings. The EchoSL. can be muted at any time using the mute
button on the remote control.
10. How to test your installation: Make sure the Background Noise
Control is at “N” position (14). Speak into the microphone
connected to the EchoSLTM microphone socket (16), in a normal
voice with the volume set to a high level. When the Red light (6)
starts to ash you know that your system is working. Press the
Volume back to your desired listening level.
Figure 1
POWER MUTE
TONE VOL
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1.Mute
Display
9.Main
Power
Switch 11.Loop Wire/Loop
Pad Terminals
12.Gain Control
Switch For Scart
Or Audio Leads
13.Input Sockets For
Scart Or Audio Leads
14.Background
Noise Control 15.Line Level Output
16.Microphone
Sockets P andl
10.Power
Input Socket
2.Remote
IR Window
3.Tone Up
And Down Control
6.Loop Current
Lndicator Light
8.Power"ON"Light
7.Power
"ON/OFF"
Button
4.Volume Up
And Down Control
5.Head Phone/
Neckloop Socket

Figure 2
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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 EchoSLTM 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
Microphone priority function
The microphone sockets (16) 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. Press –, tones become lower.
Press +, tones become higher.
Headphone Socket (5)
Any standard headphones or Echo NeckLoop can be connected.
Always make sure volume LED is at the “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
The factory setting for Gain Control Knob is “Normal” position. This
position is preset for most Scart and Audio input signals.
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Replacement Parts:
Code Item
900-1001-01 EchoSLTM Amplier only
900-1002-01 EchoSLTM Stand
900-1003-01 Remote Control
202/M Microphone on lead, with clip and Velcro
570-1000-01 Mains Power Adapter
207 Loop Wire 38m
208 Clips (50)
201/B SCART plug
306/B Phono/Phono lead
Line Level Output
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.
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Technical Specications:
Power Supply: 12v AC 10-20 VA or 12-18v DC min. 1.5 amp
Output: Output current > 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 output 3.5mm mono, nominal level
-6dBu, output imp. 100ohm
AGC: Attack time 60ms, Recovery time 760ms.
Dimensions: 190mm(W) x 45mm(H) x 8120(D)
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RoHS
E & O.E
Conformity
EchoSLTM
EN 61000-6-3:2001, EN 61000-6-1:2001, EN60065: 2002
Mains Power Adapter
EN 60950 EN60601-1 (Safety) EN60601-1-2 (EMC) EN ISO
14971:2007
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