Phonak ZoomLink+ User manual

ZoomLink
User Guide
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Contents
Welcome 4
ZoomLink and accessories 5
Controls 6
How your ZoomLink works 8
Getting started 9
Charging the ZoomLink 9
Switching ZoomLink on/off 12
Microphone openings 16
Using ZoomLink 17
ZoomLink in meetings 17
ZoomLink directed to the speaker 19
ZoomLink worn by the speaker 20
ZoomLink connected to the television 22
Using ZoomLink with the MicroBoom microphone 28
Operating range 31
For professionals: Changing the FM channel 32

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Troubleshooting 34
Setup of FM receivers 38
Important points 41
Declaration of conformity 43
Service and warranty 45
Phonak distributors worldwide 46

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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
(Verve, Savia Art, Savia, Eleva, Perseo, Claro,
Supero and all future remote-controllable
Phonak hearing instruments.)
Please also check www.phonak.com for additional FM
information
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ZoomLink and accessories
ZoomLink
ZoomLink home and travel case
Adapter for external connections
Audio cable
Charging unit
MyLink*
*ZoomLink is compatible to all Phonak FM receivers.
Shown is the easy to use MyLink receiver.

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Controls
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

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
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Button to adjust the lavalier length
Lavalier with integrated antenna
Microphone buttons
SuperZoom2(narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wider-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
Microphone openings
LCD
Clip
For hearing care professionals:
Pen push for frequency change
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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Getting started
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
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Plug the charging
unit into the power jack
on the adapter marked
Use only original Phonak charging units
• The battery symbol in the ZoomLink display
flashes during charging. The battery cannot
be over-charged.
• The battery symbol stops flashing when
ZoomLink is 100% charged.
• ZoomLink operates for approximately 10 hours
when fully charged.
• Make sure the socket outlet is easily accessible.
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Charging ZoomLink

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For MyLink/ZoomLink users:
To simplify the charging of MyLink and ZoomLink,
Phonak offers a special charger with an Y-cable which
allows to charge ZoomLink and MyLink in parallel,
as depicted below.
Charge MyLink and
ZoomLink by using the
same charging unit
ZoomLink
MyLink
Charger

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Switching ZoomLink on/off
To switch on:
Press and hold the desired button for one second
(long press).
To switch off:
Press and hold a button for one second (long press).

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The display shows startup information during
switch-on. When ZoomLink is ready, the following
information appears:
•FM channel number
•Battery status
•Microphone setting
Microphone setting symbols:
Button LCD
SuperZoom2
Zoom
Omni

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Switching ZoomLink on/off
At switch-on, ZoomLink automatically selects the
most recently used FM channel.
ZoomLink automatically synchronizes Phonak multi-
channel receivers to this channel, if the distance
between ZoomLink and the Phonak receivers is less
than approximately 20cm.
You may hear a beep tone when the synchronization
is completed.
At switch-on, ZoomLink automatically sets
digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote
control compatibility to the “FM + hearing
instrument microphone active” program.
At switch-off, ZoomLink automatically resets
digital Phonak hearing instruments with remote
control compatibility to the hearing instrument
program.

The hearing instruments need to be within the
operating range of the built-in remote control of
ZoomLink.
Example:
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Hearing
instrument
program
FM + hearing
instrument
microphone active
ZoomLink
switched on
ZoomLink
switched off
Automatic reset
to a pre-defined
hearing instrument
program, e.g.
program 4

Microphone openings
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Do not cover the microphone opening with
your fingers when ZoomLink is in operation.
It will affect the sound quality.

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Using ZoomLink
ZoomLink can be used in different ways, depending on
the situation. The following examples illustrate the most
common cases for typical ZoomLink use.
ZoomLink in meetings
Recommended:
• In restaurants
• In conferences
• At home
• At business meetings

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Using ZoomLink
How to use ZoomLink:
• Place 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.
• Make sure the lavalier is not folded together or
knotted.
• Switch on ZoomLink by pressing the button for
one second.
Recommended ZoomLink settings:
Zoom (wider-angle sound pickup)
Omni (360° sound pickup)

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ZoomLink directed to the speaker
Recommended:
Conversation in noisy conditions with one or especially
more talkers close by, like:
• at parties
• in shopping malls
• while traveling
How to use ZoomLink:
• Hold it in your hand. Make sure you do not cover
the microphone opening on the left side of
ZoomLink. The front of ZoomLink should point to
the speakers you want to hear.
• Switch on ZoomLink by pressing the button for
one second.
Recommended ZoomLink settings:
SuperZoom2 (narrow-angle sound pickup)
Zoom (wider-angle sound pickup)

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Using ZoomLink
ZoomLink worn by the speaker
Recommended for:
Conversations with just one person, like:
• Lectures
• Walks
• Sport
• When traveling
with another person