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
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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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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).

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When switching ON, the ZoomLink+ shows startup information.
When the ZoomLink+ is ready, the following information
appears:
J FM channel number
J Battery status
J Microphone setting
Microphone setting symbols:
Button LCD
SuperZoom
Zoom
Omni

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Getting started
Switching ZoomLink+ ON/OFF
At start-up, ZoomLink+ automatically selects the most recently
used FM channel.
ZoomLink+ automatically synchronizes Phonak multichannel
receivers to this channel, if the distance between ZoomLink+
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:
JAt start-up, ZoomLink+ 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.
JAt switch-OFF, ZoomLink+ automatically resets digital Phonak
hearing instruments with remote control compatibility to the
hearing instrument program.
JHearing instruments need to be within the operating range
of the remote control built into ZoomLink+. This range is ap-
proximately 8–10 inches (20cm).

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Example of the automatic hearing instrument program setting:
ZoomLink+ ZoomLink+
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 ZoomLink+ is in use. It will affect the sound quality.

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

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Using ZoomLink+
How to use ZoomLink+:
JPlace it on the table. If you use the Zoom setting, the front
of ZoomLink+, where the lavalier is attached, should point to
the speakers that you want to hear. If you use the omni-setting,
the orientation of ZoomLink+ has no influence, as sound is
picked up from all angles.
JMake sure the lavalier is not folded together or knotted.
JSwitch ON ZoomLink+ by holding down one of its 3 micro-
phone buttons.
Recommended ZoomLink+ settings:
Zoom (wide-angle sound pickup)
Omni (360° sound pickup),
to be used in low background noise

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Reporter style
Recommended for
conversation in noisy
conditions with one or
more talkers close by,
like:
Jat parties
Jin shopping malls
How to use ZoomLink+:
JHold it in your hand. Make sure you do not cover the micro-
phone opening on the left-hand side of ZoomLink+. The front
of ZoomLink+ should point at the speaker(s) you want to hear.
Recommended ZoomLink+ settings:
SuperZoom (narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wide-angle sound pickup)

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Worn by your partner
Recommended for conversations with one person:
JSpeaker in an auditorium
JTraveling with another person
JOn walks
JDuring sport
JAt home
Using ZoomLink+

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How to use ZoomLink+:
JPass ZoomLink+ to your conversation partner.
JYour 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 ZoomLink+ is between
8–10 inches (20–30 cm).
JSwitch ON ZoomLink+ by holding
down one of its 3 microphone buttons.
Recommended ZoomLink+ settings:
SuperZoom (narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wide-angle sound pickup)

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Connecting to a TV
Connect ZoomLink+ to your TV
or other multimedia device to
enjoy crystal clear in-the-ear audio
without disturbing others.
In addition to TV, this function is suitable for use with:
JCD players
JRadio receivers
JComputers and laptops with audio outputs
JMP3 players
JAny other audio devices with a headphone output
How to use ZoomLink+:
JMake sure ZoomLink+ is switched OFF.
JConnect ZoomLink+ – as pictured overleaf – and place
it in front of the television or multimedia device.
JSwitch ON the television. Your ZoomLink+ will automatically
switch ON after it detects an audio signal.
JTo ensure maximum operating range, make
sure the lavalier cord is not folded or knotted.
JWhen the television or audio device is
switched OFF, ZoomLink+ will
automatically switch OFF after
approximately 40 seconds.
Connect the adapter for
external connection
Using ZoomLink+
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AUDIO
MICRO