Phonak TVLink S User manual

Basestation with iCom
User Guide

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1. Welcome 5
2. Important information:
Please read before operating your
Phonak TVLink system for the first time 6
2.1 Hazard warnings 6
2.2 Information on product safety 7
3. Package contents and device description 10
4. Installing the Phonak TVLink 15
Step 1. Connecting the TVLink basestation 15
Step 2. Switching on all devices 20
Step 3. Pairing iCom and the TVLink basestation 22
5. Daily usage of the Phonak TVLink 25
Step 4. Wearing your iCom 25
Step 5. Listening to the TV 26
Step 6. Adjusting the volume of the TV signal 28
Step 7. Pause and phone calls during operation 30
Contents

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Step 8. Switching off your TVLink basestation
and iCom 32
Step 9. Charging iCom 34
6. Troubleshooting 36
7. Service and warranty 42
8. Declaration of conformity 43
9. Information and explanation of symbols 45

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1. Welcome
Congratulations on choosing the Phonak TVLink.
It expands the way you hear your world by wirelessly
connecting your hearing instruments to your TV and
other entertainment or communication devices.
All sounds are transmitted in StereoSound, for full
enjoyment of movies or other TV programs.
Your hearing professional can program your hearing
instruments so you can still hear conversation in the
room while watching TV or listening to music. What’s
more, with iCom you can switch to a phone call or
have a conversation with a simple touch of a button.
Please read this user guide to discover how easy it is
to benefit from all the features of your TVLink. For
further information, please visit the Phonak website
www.phonak.com.
Phonak – life is on www.phonak.com

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Please read the information on the following pages
before using your Phonak TVLink for the first time.
Please also carefully read the corresponding
section in the iCom user guide which is delivered
along with each iCom.
2.1Hazard warnings
Keep this device out of reach of children under
3 years.
Interference with medical devices. These Phonak
devices use low-power, digitally coded transmission
to communicate to your hearing instruments.
Although unlikely, interference with medical devices
such as pacemakers is possible. Therefore persons
using medical devices such as pacemakers are not
permitted to use this device.
Use only hearing instruments that have been
specially programmed for you by your hearing
professional.
2. Important information

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Changes or modifications to any of the devices
that were not explicitly approved by Phonak are
not permitted.
External devices may only be connected if they
have been tested in accordance with corresponding
IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved
by Phonak AG.
2.2 Information on product safety
When TVLink is not in use, turn off the TVLink
basestation.
Always plug in the iCom neckloop and wear it
around the neck when transmitting signals to your
hearing instruments.
Protect the device connectors, plugs, charging slot
and power supply from dirt and debris.

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Protect all devices from excessive moisture (bathing
or swimming areas) and heat sources (radiator,
TV top). Protect devices from excessive shock and
vibration.
Clean devices using a damp cloth. Never use
household cleaning products (washing powder, soap,
etc.) or alcohol to clean them. Never use a
microwave or other heating devices to dry any of
the devices.
The digitally-coded, inductive transmission
technology used in these devices is extremely reliable
and experiences virtually no interference from
other devices. It should be noted, however, that when
operating the system near computer equipment,
larger electronic installation or other strong electro-
magnetic fields, it may be necessary to be at least
60 cm (24”) away from the interfering device to
ensure proper operation.
2. Important information

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X-ray radiation, CT or MRI scans may destroy or
adversely affect the correct functioning of the
devices.
Do not use these devices in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.

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The complete Phonak TVLink system consists of the
following elements:
* The TVLink extension package only contains the
stand-alone TVLink basestation with power supply
and all cables.
3. Package contents and device
description
(h) Power supply with
mini-USB plug
(country specific)
(i) Audio cable for
RCA/Cinch sockets
(j) SCART/Peritel
adapter (EU only)
(k) Audio cable for
3.5mm jack sockets
iCom*
Phonak TVLink
basestation

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Device description
The Phonak TVLink connects your hearing instruments
wirelessly to your TV or other audio devices. The
system consists of three main elements: Your hearing
instrument, the iCom communication interface and
the Phonak TVLink basestation.
Up to 30 meters
(100ft)
Cable
iCom TVLink
basestation
hearing
instrument

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iCom communication interface
iCom wirelessly sends audio signals received from the
TVLink basestation to your hearing instruments.
Buttons
a ON/OFF button
b Main button
c Reset button
d Bluetooth® pairing button
Inputs
e Charging input (mini-USB)
f FM input (Europlug)
 Audio input (3.5mm jack)
 Microphone openings
3. Package content and device description
b
a


ef
iCom
front
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Phonak is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Status lights
 Battery indicator
 Audio streaming indicator
 Bluetooth indicator
Other
 Neckloop
 Neckloop plug
For detailed information on the iCom such as
features, light indicator explanations, other input
sources, etc., please refer to the iCom user guide
which is delivered with each iCom.
b
a



d c
iCom
back

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Phonak TVLink basestation
The TVLink basestation is connected to your TV (or any
other audio source) and wirelessly sends audio signals
from your TV to iCom within a range of up to
30 meters (100 ft). The TVLink basestation also serves
as a charging cradle for iCom when iCom is not in use.
Buttons
(a) ON/OFF button
(b) Volume control (up)
(c) Volume control (down)
Inputs
(d) Power input (mini-USB)
(e) Audio input (3.5mm jack)
(f) iCom charging slot
(g) Status light
3. Package content and device description
(b)(c)
(f) (g)
(d) (e)
(a)
TVLink basestation

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TVLink basestation
Step 1: Connecting the TVLink basestation
To connect the power supply (h):
JPlace the TVLink basestation next to your TV.
Connect the mini-USB plug of the power supply to
the Power input (“Power”) of the TVLink basestation.
Plug the power supply into the wall socket.
4. Installing the Phonak TVLink
(d)
(h)

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Use the RCA/Cinch cable (i) to connect the TVLink
basestation to the TV:
JConnect the 3.5 mm stereo plug to the audio input
(“Audio IN”) of the TVLink basestation. Connect the
red and white RCA/Cinch plugs to the matching
red and white RCA/Cinch output sockets on your TV.
(e)
(i)
4. Installing the Phonak TVLink

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Optionally you may use the SCART adaptor (j):
JPlug one end of the audio cable (k) into the TVLink
basestation and the other end into the SCART
adaptor. Then plug the SCART adaptor into a free
SCART output socket of your TV.
(e)
(k)
(j)

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4. Installing the Phonak TVLink
You can also connect your TVLink basestation to the
3.5mm headset socket of your TV, using the 3.5 mm
audio cable (k):
JConnect the 3.5 mm stereo plug to the audio input
of the TVLink basestation (“Audio IN”).
JPlug the other end into the headset output socket
of your TV.
(e)
(k)

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When connecting the TVLink basestation to the
3.5mm headset socket of your TV you are able to
adjust the volume via your TV remote control.
Many TVs will switch off their loudspeakers when
plugging the 3.5mm jack into the headset socket –
the TV will not be audible for other people. In such
a case use the Cinch/RCA or SCART socket as
described above. For further information on volume
adjustment please refer to step 6 below. The Phonak
TVLink basestation can also be connected to any
other audio source such as an MP3 player, PC or
home sound system using the stereo plug cable (k).

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Step 2: Switching on all devices
To use the TVLink, all devices must to be switched on.
JSwitch on your TV or other audio source.
JMake sure your hearing instruments are switched on
and properly in place.
JTo turn ON your iCom, press and hold the ON/OFF
button aas shown in fig. 1 for one second until you
see the battery indicator illuminate.
a

Fig. 1
4. Installing the Phonak TVLink