Phonak ZoomLink+ User manual

User Guide
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Welcome 4
ZoomLink+ and accessories 5
User interface 6
How your ZoomLink+ works 8
Getting started 9
Charging the ZoomLink+ 9
Switching ZoomLink+ ON/OFF 10
Microphone opening 14
Using ZoomLink+ 15
ZoomLink+ placed on a table 15
ZoomLink+ reporter style 17
ZoomLink+ worn by your partner 18
ZoomLink+ connecting to a TV 20
ZoomLink+ connecting to a GPS in the car 24
Special functions 28
Operating range 30
For professionals: Changing the FM channel 31
Restarting ZoomLink 32
Contents

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Displaying the firmware version 33
Troubleshooting 34
FM receivers 36
Important notices 37
Declaration of conformity 38
Service and warranty 40
Phonak distributors worldwide 42

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Welcome
ZoomLink+ by Phonak is an easy to operate and flexible transmitter
with built in microphones. It features three microphone modes,
which guarantees the best reception in each listening situation.
ZoomLink+ is compatible with all Phonak receivers.
To obtain maximum benefit from the ZoomLink+ 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 ZoomLink+.
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
Phonak - Life is on

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ZoomLink+ and accessories
a ZoomLink+
b ZoomLink+ home and travel case
c Adapter for external connections
d Audio cable
e Charging unit
f MyLink*
* ZoomLink+ 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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b
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g
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a Button to adjust the lavalier length
b Lavalier with integrated antenna
c Microphone functions
SuperZoom (narrow-angle sound pickup with
noise cancellation)
Zoom (wide-angle sound pickup)
Omni (360° sound pickup)
Switching ZoomLink+ ON:
Long press (~1 second) on the desired microphone button
Switching ZoomLink+ OFF:
Long press (~1 second) on any microphone button
d Microphone openings
e Display
f Clip
g For hearing care professionals:
Pen push for frequency change
h Interface for external connections

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How your ZoomLink+ works
ZoomLink+ 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 ZoomLink+
around the neck
In places where you are not satisfied with the performance of
your hearing instruments alone, e.g. in noisy environments,
ZoomLink+ 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 ZoomLink+
ZoomLink+ 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 ZoomLink+ 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
JThe battery symbol in the
ZoomLink+ display flashes during
charging. The battery cannot
be over-charged.
JThe battery symbol stops flashing
when ZoomLink+ is 100% charged.
JZoomLink+ operates for
approximately 10 hours when
fully charged.
JMake sure the socket outlet is
easily accessible.
Switching ZoomLink+ ON / OFF
To switch ON:
Press and hold one of the
three microphone buttons
for two seconds (long press).
To switch OFF:
Press and hold one of the
three microphone buttons
for two seconds (long press).