Phonak EasyLink User manual

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User Guide
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Welcome 4
EasyLink+ and accessories 5
User interface 6
How your EasyLink+ works 8
Getting started 9
Charging EasyLink+ 9
Switching EasyLink+ ON/OFF 10
Microphone opening 14
Using EasyLink+ 15
EasyLink+ placed on the table 15
EasyLink+ reporter style 17
EasyLink+ worn by your partner 18
EasyLink+ connecting to a TV 20
Special functions 23
Using an external microphone 23
Operating range 24
For professionals: Changing the FM channel 25
Restarting EasyLink+ 26
Contents

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Displaying the firmware version 27
Optional charging unit 27
Trouble shooting 28
FM receivers 30
Important notices 31
Declaration of conformity 32
Service and warranty 34
Phonak distributors worldwide 36

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Welcome
EasyLink+ by Phonak is a very easy to operate and flexible
transmitter with built in microphones. One push of the button
and the finely tuned internal microphone in EasyLink+ picks
up sound.
EasyLink+ is compatible with all Phonak receivers. To obtain
maximum benefit from the EasyLink+ transmitter and its
comprehensive features, please read this user guide carefully.
Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
Phonak wishes you much hearing enjoyment with EasyLink+.
The following symbols appear in this user guide:
Important notes for all users.
Special notes for users of Phonak hearing instruments
with remote control compatibility.
Please also check www.phonak.com for additional FM information
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EasyLink+ and accessories
 EasyLink+
 EasyLink+ home and travel case
 Adapter for external connections
 Audio cable
 Charging unit
 MyLink*
* EasyLink+ is compatible with all Phonak FM receivers.
The easy to use MyLink receiver is shown above.
All accessories can be ordered separately.

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User interface
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






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 Button to adjust the lavalier length
 Lavalier with integrated antenna
 ON/OFF switch
Switching EasyLink+ ON:
Long press (~1 second) on the button
Switching EasyLink+ OFF:
Long press (~1 second) on the button
 Microphone openings
 Display
 Clip
 For hearing care professionals:
Pen push for frequency change
 Interface for external connections

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How your EasyLink+ works
EasyLink+ picks up your partner’s voice and instantly relays it to
your receiver, e.g. MyLink. The receiver sends it directly into your
hearing instruments.
Your partner
wears EasyLink+
around the neck
In places where you are not satisfied with the performance
of your hearing instruments alone, e.g. in noisy environments,
EasyLink+ will always provide you with a loud and clear
speech signal.
You wear your hearing
instruments and the
FM receiver, e.g. MyLink

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Charging EasyLink+
EasyLink+ contains a built in Lithium-ion battery with fast–
charge capability. A fully discharged battery takes around
2 hours to recharge. The battery will be about 80% charged
within an hour.
Plug the charging unit
into the power socket.
Attach the EasyLink+ adapter
for external connections click
Use only original Phonak charging units
Getting started
Plug the charging
unit into the mini
USB socket

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Getting started
The battery symbol in the
EasyLink+ display flashes during
charging. The battery cannot
be over-charged.
The battery symbol stops flashing
when EasyLink+ is 100% charged.
EasyLink+ operates for
approximately 10 hours when
fully charged.
Make sure the socket outlet is
easily accessible.
Switching EasyLink+ ON / OFF
To switch ON:
Press and hold the ON/OFF
button for one second
(long press).
To switch OFF:
Press and hold the
ON/OFF button for
one second (long press).

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When switching ON, the EasyLink+ shows startup information.
When the EasyLink+ is ready, the following information
appears:
 FM channel number
 Battery status
 Microphone setting: or or
(only visible during start-up)

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Getting started
Switching EasyLink+ ON/OFF
At start-up, EasyLink+ automatically selects the most recently
used FM channel.
EasyLink+ automatically synchronizes Phonak multichannel
receivers to this channel, if the distance between EasyLink+ and
the Phonak receivers is less than approximately 8–10 inches
(20cm).
You may hear a beep tone when the synchronization is completed.
For customers using Phonak hearing instruments that are
compatible with analog remote controls:
At start-up, EasyLink+ automatically sets digital Phonak hearing
instruments with remote control compatibility to the “FM + M“
program. Your hearing care professional can change this setting
to “FM only”, if required.
At switch-OFF, EasyLink+ automatically resets digital Phonak
hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the
hearing instrument program.
Hearing instruments need to be within the operating
range of the remote control built into EasyLink+. This range
is approximately 8–10 inches (20cm).

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Example of the automatic hearing instrument program setting:
EasyLink+ EasyLink+
switched ON switched OFF
Please ask your hearing care professional about the actual
program setting for your particular hearing instrument.
Automatic reset
to a pre-defined
hearing instrument
program,
e.g. program 4
Hearing
instrument
program
FM + hearing
instrument
microphone
active

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Getting started
Microphone opening
Do not cover the microphone openings with your fingers
when EasyLink+ is in use. It will affect the sound quality.

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EasyLink+ can be used in different ways, depending on the
situation. The following examples illustrate the most common
cases for typical EasyLink+ use.
EasyLink+ placed on the table
Recommended use:
In restaurants
 In conferences
 At home
 At business meetings
Using EasyLink+
Discussion partners You

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Using EasyLink+
How to use EasyLink+:
Place it on the table. The front of EasyLink+, where the
lavalier is attached, should point to the speakers that you
want to hear. If you use the omni-setting, the orientation of
EasyLink+ has no influence, as sound is picked up from
all angles.
Make sure the lavalier is not folded together or knotted.
Switch ON EasyLink+ by holding down the ON/OFF button.

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Reporter style
Recommended for
conversation in noisy
conditions with one or
more talkers close by,
like:
at parties
in shopping malls
How to use EasyLink+:
Hold it in your hand. Make sure you do not cover the
microphone opening on the left-hand side of EasyLink+.
The front of EasyLink+ should point at the speaker(s)
you want to hear.

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Worn by your partner
Recommended for conversations with one person:
Speaker in an auditorium
Traveling with another person
On walks
During sport
At home
Using EasyLink+

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How to use EasyLink+:
Pass EasyLink+ to your conversation partner.
Your partner should wear it around the neck.
The cord needs to be adjusted as depicted
below.
To ensure optimal speech
quality, make sure the distance
between the speaker’s mouth
and EasyLink+ is between
8–10 inches (20–30 cm).
Switch ON EasyLink+ by holding
down the ON/OFF button.