Phonak SmartLink SX User manual

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SmartLink™SX
User Guide
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Contents
Controls 4
Welcome 6
SmartLink and accessories 7
First steps 8
Charging the SmartLink 8
Switching on/off 10
Operating range 13
Attaching/detaching the lavalier cord 14
Choosing the best microphone setting 16
Keypad lock 18
Using the hearing instrument remote control 19
Program selection 21
Using an external microphone 22
Connecting SmartLink to a television 26
SmartLink and mobile phones 30
Bluetooth link 30
How SmartLink interacts with a mobile phone 32
Pairing SmartLink 33
Activating SmartLink for mobile phone use 35

Answering a call 37
Rejecting a call 39
Making a call 40
Switching off the Bluetooth link 41
Special functions 42
Changing the FM channel 42
Finding a third-party channel (scan) 44
Using SmartLink – examples 46
Optional charging units 49
FM-Receivers 50
Setup of FM-Receivers 50
Principle benefits of multi-frequency receivers 50
Switch settings on MLxS 52
Important points 53
Troubleshooting 54
Declaration of conformity 58
Service and warranty 59
Phonak distributors worldwide 60

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Controls
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Microphone on/off switch
Microphone functions
SuperZoom2(narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wider-angle sound pickup)
Omni (360° sound pickup)
LCD
Telephone keys
Call answer
Call end
Hearing instrument remote control
Hearing instrument volume increase
Hearing instrument volume decrease
Hearing instrument program change
Program change: “FM active”/
”FM + hearing instrument microphone active”
Keypad lock
To lock: Press and together
To unlock: Press the same keys again
See page 42ff. for key combinations to access
special functions.
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Welcome
This unique combination of an FM transmitter, mobile
phone link and hearing instrument remote control is
the gateway to a completely new hearing experience.
To obtain maximum benefit from the SmartLink and
its comprehensive features, please read this user
guide carefully. Ask your hearingcare professional if
you have any questions.
Phonak wishes you much hearing enjoyment with
the SmartLink.
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
(Perseo, Claro, Supero and all future remote-
controllable Phonak hearing instruments.)
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SmartLink and accessories
SmartLink
SmartLink home
and travel case
Soft case
Adapter for external
connections
Lavalier cord with
integrated antenna
Short antenna
Audio cable
Charging unit
MicroLink FM receiver *
Audio shoe *
*MicroLink receiver or audio shoe may differ, depending on the
hearing instrument model.

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DC7.5V
DC 7.5V
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First steps:
Charging the SmartLink
The SmartLink contains a non-removable Lithium-ion
battery with fast-charge capability. A fully exhausted
battery takes around 2 hours to charge. The battery
will be about 80% charged within an hour.
Attach the
SmartLink adapter
Plug the charging unit
into the power jack marked

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Use only original Phonak charging units
•The battery symbol in the SmartLink display
flashes during charging. The battery cannot be
over-charged.
•The battery symbol stops flashing when the
SmartLink is 100% charged.
•Battery consumption greatly depends on the
functions in use (especially Bluetooth).
Fully charged, the SmartLink operates for approx.
10–12 hours in normal use.
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