Phonak SmartLink SX User manual

029-0654-02/V2.00/2009-10/FO Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved
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 61
Phonak distributors worldwide 62

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햲Microphone on/off switch
햳Microphone functions
SuperZoom2(narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wider-angle sound pickup)
Omni (360° sound pickup)
햴LCD
햵Telephone keys
Call answer
Call end
햶Hearing instrument remote control
Hearing instrument volume increase
Hearing instrument volume decrease
Hearing instrument program change
Program change: “FM active”/
”FM + hearing instrument microphone active”
햷Keypad lock
To lock: Press and together
To unlock: Press the same keys again
See page 42ff. for key combinations to access
special functions.
Controls
햲
햳햴
햵
햶
햷
P
F
F
–
–
+

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SmartLink and accessories
햲SmartLink
햳SmartLink home
and travel case
햴Soft case
햵Adapter for external
connections
햶Lavalier cord with
integrated antenna
햷Short antenna
햸Audio cable
햹Charging unit
햺MicroLink FM receiver *
햻Audio shoe *
*MicroLink receiver or audio shoe may differ, depending on the
hearing instrument model.
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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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.
•Make sure the socket outlet is easily accessible.
DC 7.5V
DC 7.5V
click
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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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•At switch-on, the SmartLink automatically selects
the most recently used FM channel.
The SmartLink automatically synchronizes multi-
channel receivers to this channel.
•The initial microphone setting at switch-on is
always Omni (display symbol: )
At switch-on, the SmartLink automatically sets
Phonak hearing instruments with remote control
compatibility to the “FM + hearing instrument
microphone active“ program.
If you prefer another program, it is easy to select
using the remote control (see page 19).
To switch off:
•Press and hold the main switch again
for 2 seconds.
Switching the SmartLink on/off
To switch on:
•Press and hold
the main switch
for 2 seconds.
• The display shows startup information during
switch-on. When the SmartLink is ready, the
following information appears:
FM channel number
Battery status
Microphone setting

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SmartLink operating range
With built-in antenna: up to 3 meters ( 10 ft)
With short antenna: up to 10 meters ( 32 ft)
With lavalier cord antenna: up to 30 meters (100 ft)
The short antenna and lavalier cord plug in at the
front of the SmartLink, next to the on/off switch.
The lavalier cord is recommended when:
•The distance between the SmartLink and the
hearing instrument user is greater than 10 meters.
•The SmartLink is handed to a speaker
(for example at a lecture or presentation).
•SmartLink is used in the presence of interfering
radio signals.
•The short antenna or lavalier cord must also
be connected when using the SmartLink with an
external microphone or a television set.
High-powered electronic equipment, larger
electronic installations and metallic structures
may impair and significantly reduce the
operating range.
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At switch-off, the SmartLink automatically resets
Phonak hearing instruments with remote control
compatibility to the program that was previously
in use.
Example:
•Multi-channel FM receivers automatically enter
power-saving mode about 40 seconds after the
SmartLink is switched off. Because they consume
practically no current in this mode, the receivers
can stay connected to the hearing instrument
without having to be switched off.
The receivers automatically resume normal opera-
tion when the SmartLink switches on again.
Program 1
SmartLink
switched on
SmartLink
switched off
Automatic reset
to program 1
FM + hearing
instrument
microphone active
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Attaching and detaching
the lavalier cord
• To attach: Slide in gently, following a straight line.
• To adjust the cord length:
Press on the large button and retract or withdraw
the cord. The cord length should be adjusted so that
the SmartLink is 20–30 cm (8–12") away from the
wearer’s mouth.
• To detach:
Press together the side buttons and gently slide
out from the SmartLink.
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Choosing the best microphone setting
Recommended for
Noise level Focus Voice pickup Symbol in
pattern display
Super high fewer speakers focused in
Zoom2a narrow angle
in front of
the SmartLink
Zoom medium fewer speakers wider angle
in front of
the SmartLink
Omni low more speakers 360° around
the SmartLink

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Keypad lock
The SmartLink features a keypad lock, to prevent
inadvertent operation of the controls.
• To lock the controls:
Switch on the SmartLink, then simultaneously press
and . ” LOC” appears in the display.
• To unlock the controls:
Press the same two keys again.
Incoming calls can be answered while the SmartLink is
locked: simply press the green telephone key.
The keypad lock automatically reactivates at the end of
the call.
Using the hearing instrument
remote control
•The built-in remote control is a simple and con-
venient way to operate Phonak digital hearing
instruments with remote control compatibility.
•The remote control works all the time, even if the
SmartLink is switched off.
Program selector
Switches hearing
instrument
programs without FM
Switches hearing
instrument
programs with FM
Volume adjustment
Increase
hearing aid volume
Decrease
hearing aid volume
F
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Using the hearing instrument remote control
Symbols in the display
•Your hearing instruments produce an acoustic con-
firmation of program selection. Refer to your hearing
instrument user guide for further information.
•Pressing the key automatically synchronizes the
frequency, indicated by a sequence of 4 confirmation
beeps.
•We recommend holding the SmartLink less than
50 cm (20") away from the hearing instruments, in
a position where the LCD is easily visible.
Press key Symbol in display
for one second
V+
V-
P1 (or P2, P3, P4)
FM or FM+M
P
F
–
+
Program selection
•Press the key to activate the next program in
your hearing instruments.
•Every time is pressed, the program alternates
between FM (SmartLink active, hearing instrument
microphones switched off) and FM+M mode
(SmartLink and hearing instrument microphones
active simultaneously).
Example:
Key
Program P1 FM FM+M P1
P
F
P
P
F F
F

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•If the SmartLink was switched off before using the
external microphone: When the microphone is
switched off, the SmartLink automatically switches
off 40-50 seconds later.
•Some external microphones have a separate on/off
switch. Ensure that the external microphone is
correctly switched on.
Plug in here:
MICRO
Using an external microphone
•The SmartLink can be used with an external mini
clip-on or MiniBoom microphone. These can be
advantageous in a variety of situations like college,
lectures or presentations, or in an automobile.
•“A“ in the display means that the SmartLink is
relaying an audio signal from an external micro-
phone or an external source like a television.
Use the short antenna, or the lavalier cord as an
antenna.
Mini clip-on microphone MiniBoom
MICRO
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Action
Plug in the external microphone as illustrated and
switch it on, if necessary.
The SmartLink begins relaying speech as soon as it
detects a signal. “ A“ appears in the display.
Plug in the external microphone and press
the SmartLink key.
Press the key again.
Unplug the external microphone and detach the
SmartLink adapter.
Then switch off the SmartLink .
Usage
External microphone only.
SmartLink microphone and
external microphone simultaneously.
Switch off SmartLink microphone;
only the external microphone remains active.
End of use.
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Connecting SmartLink to a television
•The SmartLink can be directly connected to audio
equipment like televisions, CD and MP3 players, and
computers with audio outputs.
•“A” appears in the display to indicate that the
SmartLink is relaying an audio signal from a tele-
vision or other external source.
Use the short antenna or the lavalier cord as an
antenna.
•If the SmartLink was switched off before using the
audio cable:
When the television is switched off, the SmartLink
automatically switches off 40-50 seconds later.
•Some televisions have a separate audio output
volume control, or muting. Please refer to the tele-
vision’s operating instructions.
AUDIO
Plug in to the television’s
headphone jack
Audio cable (standard accessory)
Plug in to the
audio jack
AUDIO
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Action
Plug in the SmartLink as illustrated and switch
on the television.
The SmartLink switches on automatically when it
detects an audio signal from the television.
"A“ appears on the LCD.
Connect the SmartLink to the television as
described previously.
Switch on the television and press
the SmartLink key.
Press the key again.
Switch off the television or disconnect the
audio cable and detach the SmartLink adapter.
Then switch off the SmartLink .
Usage
Television only.
Simultaneous television sound
and people speaking in the room.
Switch off SmartLink microphone;
only the television audio signal remains audible.
End of use.
Connecting SmartLink to a television

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SmartLink and mobile phones
Bluetooth link
•SmartLink can communicate with a Bluetooth
compatible mobile phone. Please ask your mobile
phone dealer if you are uncertain whether your
model is Bluetooth-capable.
Bluetooth operating range:
•SmartLink works within a maximum 2–3 meter
(7–10 ft) radius of the mobile phone –
similar to the effective operating range of
Bluetooth headsets.
•A line of sight between SmartLink and the mobile
phone is not required.
•Further information about Bluetooth is available
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How SmartLink interacts
with a mobile phone
•SmartLink works like a Bluetooth headset.
Bluetooth Radio signal
Pairing SmartLink
Pairing is the process of associating Bluetooth
devices with the mobile phone. Most mobile phones can
be paired with multiple devices simultaneously.
Pairing is necessary only once, before first use. To do
this, refer to the instructions for your mobile phone
and proceed as follows:
•Switch the SmartLink on and follow the
instructions to select the pairing function from
the mobile phone menu.
•Press and hold both SmartLink telephone keys
for 2 seconds. “P“, then appears in the display.
The entire display flashes.
See illustration on following page.
The mobile phone controls pairing, so exact procedures
may differ among models or manufacturers.
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Activating SmartLink
for mobile phone use
To use SmartLink with the mobile phone, activate
the Bluetooth link between the mobile phone and the
SmartLink:
•Select SmartLink from the mobile phone list of
coupled devices (refer to instructions).
•If the symbol is not already showing in the
SmartLink LCD, switch on the SmartLink and press
the green telephone key until the “+” symbol
appears.
Pairing SmartLink
•The mobile phone automatically recognizes the
SmartLink and displays a newly found headset
named “SmartLink”.
•Select SmartLink on the mobile phone. The mobile
phone requests an identification code (pass key).
Enter: 1234
Pairing is then completed.
The SmartLink is now registered on your mobile phone
as an available Bluetooth device.
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Answering a call
To answer calls, the SmartLink must be activated for
mobile phone use. To answer an incoming call, you do
not need to operate the mobile phone.
•The LCD indicator starts flashing when a call is
received.
SmartLink automatically switches hearing
instruments to the “FM + hearing instrument
microphone active“ program to relay the
ringing tone.
•To answer the call, briefly press the green
SmartLink telephone key on the left.
Answer call End call
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Activating SmartLink for mobile phone use
The SmartLink is now ready to take incoming calls.
For possible options such as automatic language
selection or various Bluetooth operating modes, please
refer to your mobile phone instructions.
Using Bluetooth increases power consumption
by both the SmartLink and the mobile phone.
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Answering a call
•Speak directly into the SmartLink. You hear the
caller’s voice in both hearing instruments.
•SmartLink continues to relay incoming calls to the
hearing instruments even while it is switched off.
Ensure that the MicroLink receivers are
permanently switched on.
Users of hearing instruments without remote control
must ensure that their hearing instruments are
switched to an FM program, in order to hear the
ringing tone of an incoming call.
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Rejecting a call
If you prefer not to answer a call, press the red tele-
phone key on the right until the “+“ symbol appears.
Depending on the mobile phone, this may also
deactivate the Bluetooth link. To reactivate the link,
press the red telephone key again until the
“+“ symbol appears.
Reject call
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