Miracle-Ear EarLINK TV Streamer AV User manual

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Miracle-EarLINK™
TV Streamer AV
User Manual

Table of Contents
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to Audio Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Start/Stop Audio Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assembling the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

IntroductionIntroduction
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The 2.4 GHz Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV is designed to
stream audio from electronic audio sources directly to your 2.4
GHz wireless hearing aids. The Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer
AV can be successfully connected to many electronic audio
sources, including televisions, computers, MP3 players, DVD
players and cable boxes.
The Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV can concurrently stream
audio to an unlimited number of users, allowing them to share
the same listening experience.
Streaming – Audio or sound transmitted wirelessly from the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV directly to your hearing aids
Package Contents
• Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV
• Power Adapter
• Optical Toslink Cable
• 3.5 mm to RCA cable
• User Manual
Typical Setup
Television
Audio Out

OverviewOverview
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ABCD
A. Power Supply Jack: A power adapter is provided.
B. Optical TOSLINK Jack: A TOSLINK cable is provided.
C. Analog Jack: 3.5 mm-to-RCA cable is provided.
D. Mono/Stereo Switch
• (MONO) – select if you wear one hearing aid
• (STEREO) – select if you wear two hearing aids
: Powers the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV on and off
: Pair with hearing aids
and : To increase the audio
stream volume, press the “+”.
To decrease the volume, press the “-“.
Tip: Streaming volume can also be adjusted via the app,
Miracle-EarLINK™Remote AV, and/or hearing aid user controls.
Review your hearing aid User Manual or contact your
Miracle-Ear®Hearing Care Professional for details on your
particular system setup.
LED: Provides helpful information about the Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV.
LED CURRENT STATE
Off Power is off
Solid Green Power is on, but not streaming audio
Solid Blue Power is on and streaming audio
Blinking Blue Hearing aid pairing mode is active. For more
details, refer to Pairing section.
Solid Red Possible fault condition

Basic UseBasic Use
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To quickly start using the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV with
a typical setup:
1. Remove the plastic caps from both ends of the TOSLINK cable.
2. Attach a TOSLINK cable into the Audio OUT jack on your
electronic audio source. Power on your electronic audio
source.
NOTE: If there is no TOSLINK audio OUT jack, try a different
electronic audio source or try the 3.5 mm to RCA cable.
3. Attach the other end of TOSLINK cable to the rear of the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV (jack B).
4. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket.
NOTE: If the power adapter does not have the proper plug
configuration, refer to Assembling the Power Adapter section
on page 16.
5. Insert the power adapter microUSB connector into the rear
of the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV (jack A).
6. Press the power button on the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer
AV to turn it on. 6
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3
BC
5
Audio Out

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7. If the front LED glows solid blue, then the Miracle-EarLINK™
TV Streamer AV has detected audio and is streaming.
Tip: If the LED remains solid green, recheck your setup or
review Troubleshooting section.
8. Ensure your hearing aids are powered on.
NOTE: Prior to streaming audio for the first time, your hearing
aids will need to be paired to the Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV. Refer to the Pairing section on page 13.
9. To start streaming audio,
• Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming section on page 15 for
additional options.
10. Press the +/- button on the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer
AV to adjust the stream volume.
11. To stop streaming, do one of the following:
• Turn off the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV ( ).
• Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming section on page 15 for
additional options.
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Pairing
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Connecting to Audio Sources
There are different ways to attach an audio source to the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV. Carefully examine an
electronic audio source to determine which AUDIO OUT
options it offers.
For the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV to interact with your
hearing aid(s), you must first pair the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer
AV with each hearing aid. You only need to perform this action one
time, as they should automatically recognize each other when both
are powered on and within wireless operating range.*
To pair the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV with your hearing aid(s):
1. Ensure your hearing aids are not connected to nearby Bluetooth®
devices. To do this:
• Disable Bluetooth®on your mobile phone.
• Power off any nearby Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV or
accessories, which you previously paired to your hearing aids.
2. Power off, then power on your hearing aids.
3. Place your hearing aids within 15 cm (6 inches) of the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV.
4. Press the button on the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV.
The front LED will begin blinking blue. Audio streaming will be
temporarily stopped during this step.
*Typical operating range is up to 15 meters (~50 feet). Operational range may be reduced by
environmental factors, such as obstructions, interference, and human body positioning. Larger
operational distances are achievable, though audio quality and connectivity may decrease.
Insert cable into the
AUDIO OUT jack on
your electronic audio
source
Attach the other
end of cable to
the rear of the
Miracle-EarLINK™
TV Streamer AV
Optical TOSLINK
Audio Out
Use jack B
BC
Analog RCA to
3.5 mm
Note: Connect the red-to-
red and white-to-white.
Use jack C
BC
Audio Out
Tip: During initial setup, a solid blue LED confirms the audio
cable is properly attached to the Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV and audio streaming is active.

Start/Stop Audio Streaming
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Pairing
5. For a set of hearing aids:
First LED
Blink Second LED Blink Pairing Result Next Step
Both hearing aids
paired Complete
Only one hearing
aid paired Repeat steps 1 – 5
N/A No hearing aids
paired Repeat steps 1 – 5
6. For a single hearing aids:
LED Blink Pairing Result Next Step
Successful Complete
Unsuccessful Repeat steps 1 − 4 and 6
Audio streaming from the Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV may
be started (or stopped) in a variety of ways:
• Miracle-EarLINK™Remote AV – If preconfigured by your
Miracle-Ear®Hearing Care Professional, press the Favorite
button ( ).
• Hearing aid user control – If preconfigured by your
Miracle-Ear®Hearing Care Professional, a specific gesture
(e.g., a Long Press on a Push Button) can start/stop streaming.
Audio streaming will also stop when:
• An incoming audio signal is not detected.
• Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV is turned off.
An audible indicator may play in your hearing aids to signal the
start/stop of audio streaming.

Troubleshooting
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Assembling the Power Adapter
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The Miracle-EarLINK™TV Streamer AV may include a variety
of plug configurations for use in different countries. If the power
adapter requires assembly:
1. Select the appropriate plug configuration used in your
country.
2. Slide the plug onto the power adapter until it snaps into
place.
3. To remove the plug, press the tab and slide the plug away
from the cable.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
One (or both)
hearing aids
unexpectedly
drops out of audio
streaming.
Hearing aids may
be on the edge of
wireless range.
Move closer to the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV
Battery level in
hearing aid can no
longer support audio
streaming.
Replace hearing aid
battery with new one.
The Miracle-EarLINK™
TV Streamer AV may
not be positioned for
optimal streaming.
Re-orient the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV spatially by
turning a few degrees to
right or left.
Large object, such
as furniture or a wall,
may be degrading
signal.
For best performance,
your hearing aids should
be within line-of-sight of
the Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
LED is solid blue, but
no streamed sounds
are heard in the
hearing aids.
Hearing aids are not
within wireless range.
Move closer to the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV.
Audio stream needs
to be manually
started to be heard in
hearing aids.
Manually start the audio
stream via your remote, or
hearing aid user control.
Hearing aids are
not paired with the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV.
Refer to Pairing section
to associate your
hearing aids with the
Miracle-EarLINK™TV
Streamer AV.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
I expect to hear
audio streaming,
but my LED is solid
green.
Audio cable may be
connected to “audio
IN” on electronic
audio source.
Ensure the cable is
plugged into “audio
OUT” jack on the
electronic audio source.
No incoming audio
signal is available.
Turn on the electronic
audio source.
Electronic audio
source output is not
correct format.
Set the digital output on
your electronic audio
source to PCM or Dolby
Audio.