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AmigoT10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Important notice
Please familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before
using your Amigo. It contains various statements, safety instructions and
important information about the use and handling of your Amigo.

Contents
Introduction 6
Typical package contents 7
You will also need 8
Dedicated Oticon receivers 9
UsingAmigo with SUMO, Syncro and Safran 9
Microphone 10
Receiver 12
Getting started 13
Microphone batteries 13
Inserting batteries 14
Charging 15
Battery life 16
Connecting receiver to your hearing instrument 17
Turning on your Amigo system 17
Ways to use your microphone 18
Suggested settings for your microphone 19
Suggested settings for your receiver 20

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Suggested ways to use yourAmigo system 21
Point and listen 22
On the table 23
Using neckworn 24
Using the pocket clip 25
Using a boom microphone or a lapel microphone 26
Connecting a boom microphone 27
Connecting toTV,stereo,etc. 28
Auxilliary input cables 30
Extending microphone transmission range 31
About channels 32
Changing channels 33
Cleaning 34
AppendixA:Troubleshooting 35
Appendix B:Manufacturer'sWarranty 38

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Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to take the next step in improving home and
classroom FM.
With the Amigo T10, you will experience all the benefits that comes with a product
family that is designed to meet the needs that arises through everyday use.
The Amigo T10 is extremely versatile, making life much easier for users in almost
any environment – especially in the presence of noise or reverberation, or at a dis-
tance from the speaker. The transmitters and receivers can be used with virtually all
Behind-the-Ear hearing instruments, as well as many cochlear implants.

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Typical package contents
Lavaliere
cord
Microphone
Receiver
module(s)
Microphone charger
NiMH
rechargeable
batteries*
*Note: Batteries need to be charged for 15 hours before they are ready to use in the microphone,for the first time.
Auxiliary input
cables
External
antenna
Lapel
Microphone

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You will also need:
• Behind-the-Ear hearing instrument
(contact your Hearing Care
Professional for compatibility infor-
mation)
• FM adaptor must be compatible with
your hearing instrument

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UsingAmigoT10 with the dedicated R7 receiver for
SUMO and with Oticon Syncro and Safran
• SUMO detects the receiver and
disables the telecoil
• Operate the receiver from the
hearing instrument
2/T = FM only
1/MT = FM+Mic
M = Hearing instrument only
UsingAmigo with the R7
dedicated receiver for SUMO UsingAmigo with Oticon Syncro and Safran
• Set receiver switch to: FM only
• These hearing instruments automati-
cally detect the receiver and add 2
FM programs in the instrument. The
default FM program is 'FM+ HA';
change to 'FM only' by pressing the
button on the hearing aid.
• Operate the receiver from the hearing
instrument by toggling between
programs

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Microphone (top)
On/off/mode switch
Microphone grille External antenna jack
Auxiliary audio input and microphone jack
Charge jack
Superfocus mode
Focus mode
Omni mode Off

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Microphone (bottom)
Battery chamber
& tablestand
Channel button
Pocket clip
HI/LO level button
Battery status & channel display
Tamper resistant
screw
(for pediatric use)

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Receiver
LED status indicator
3-position mode switch
Channel seek/toggle (R2 and R7 only)
Europin connector
Europin rotation lock

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Getting started
Microphone batteries
Your Amigo microphone uses 2 AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries.
You can replace your batteries with any of the following:
• Special “silver-banded” rechargeable batteries
(available from Oticon through your Hearing Care Professional).
Only these batteries can be recharged inside your microphone.
• Standard rechargeable NiMH batteries
These will not recharge inside your microphone, but can be removed for
charging in a separate charger. Both of these items are available for sale at
electronics stores.
• Standard non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries.
Can be used in place of rechargeable batteries as needed. Never recharge
Alkaline batteries!
Note: Always dispose of old batteries in approved battery recycling bins.It may be illegal to dispose of
them into the rubbish bin.If you are not sure of the proper disposal method,please consult
your Hearing Care Professional.

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Note:The positive and negative ends ofAAA batteries may appear similar. Use care to orient them properly.
Squeeze and
lift cover
Inserting batteries
+–
+
–
Remove
tamper-resistant
screws (if present).
Screw may be
hidden under
rubber plug.
Open the
table stand
1
2
3

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Battery bars scroll
while charging
and flash when
fully charged
Charging
Note: Only the special“silver-banded” batteries that come with yourAmigoT10 can be
recharged inside theAmigo microphone.
Batteries must be charged before initial use. Allow 15 hours to fully charge.
Plug in
Turn off mic
Plug in
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2
3

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Battery life
Indicator
level drops as
battery drains.
Your receiver has no
batteries
Your Amigo receiver draws
a small amount of power
from the battery inside your
hearing instrument. It does
not have a battery of its own.
Never attempt to open the
receiver case.
Note: If you leave the unit unattended for a month, we recommend a full charge cycle
because the battery will discharge.
Typical battery life:up
to 8 hours
The unit will shut down
when battery voltage is too
low. During shutdown the
unit will cycle on and off to
give an audio indication of
low battery.

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Connecting the receiver to
your hearing instrument
Note: Contact your Hearing Care Professional for more information.
Microphone:
Push the slider switch
forward to one of the 3
mode symbols.
Receiver:
Push the receiver switch
to the desired mode.
Please refer to page 20.
Turning on yourAmigoT10
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Pull the tab on both
sides of the receiver
back
Orient the pins
Push the tab back in

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Ways to use your microphone
As you move from place to place – from home to school/work to restaurants and
parties – you will find that your listening environment changes dramatically.
You can use your versatile Amigo T10 microphone to improve understanding in
practically any of these environments just by changing its position. The examples
shown here are only suggestions – with practice, you are sure to discover what
works best for you.
Superfocus is best for listening to one person only. Focus is good for listening to two
to three people sitting or standing adjacent to each other. The Omni mode will help
you hear a number of people, but is best used in quieter situations as it may also
pick up other room noise.

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Suggested settings for your microphone
These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly use the
settings to suit your preferences.
If noise level or group size is:
Noise Group Use:
High Small Superfocus
Medium Medium Focus
Low Large Omni
None None Off
Note: After turning your microphone on,you may notice a short delay while the system software loads.

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Hearing
instrument
mic only
High Small Amigo T10
mic only
Medium Medium
Low Large
None None
Suggested settings for your receiver
These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly use the
settings to suit your preferences.
Amigo T10 +
Hearing instru-
ment
If noise level or group size is:
Noise Group Use: