Phonak TV Connector User manual

TV Connector
User Guide

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Contents
1. Welcome
2. Getting to know your TV Connector
3. Getting started
3.1 Setting up the power supply
3.2 Supported audio connections
3.3 Connecting to an audio device
3.4 Optional: Connecting to an audio device
using the audio socket
3.5 Connecting the TV Connector to the
hearing aids
4. Daily use of the TV Connector
4.1 Adjusting the volume of the audio
4.2 TV Connector and phone calls
4.3 Switching off audio transmission
4.4 Understanding the indicator light (LED)
5. Troubleshooting
5.1 Testing the audio transmission
5.2 Questions and answers
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6. Service and warranty
6.1 Local warranty
6.2 International warranty
6.3 Warranty limitation
7. Compliance information
8. Information and explanation of symbols
9. Important safety information

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Congratulations on choosing the TV Connector. The TV
Connector allows you to connect your hearing aids to
your TV or other entertainment/communication devices.
Please read this user guide carefully to discover how
to benefit from the features of your TV Connector.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing
care professional or go to www.phonak.com/tvconnector
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1. Welcome
CE mark applied: 2018
2. Getting to know your
TV Connector
The intended use of the TV Connector is to establish
a wireless connection between your hearing aids
and a TV (or any other audio source). It sends audio
signals within a 15 meter (50 ft) radius wirelessly to
the hearing aids.
TV Connector is compatible with all Phonak direct
connectivity wireless hearing aids.
Toslink or Audio cable
USB cable

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2.1 Device description
1Connect button
2Indicator light (LED)
3microUSB power socket
4Audio socket for optical (Toslink)
or analog (3.5mm jack) cable
5Power button
6Volume up and down buttons (calibration)
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TV Connector
Hearing aid
Up to 15 meters
(50 ft)
Line-of-sight between your hearing aids and
the TV Connector is not required. However,
environmental interference like walls or furniture
may reduce the operating range.

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2. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the free
socket of the TV Connector.
Alternatively the TV Connector can be powered via USB
cable on the TV. Insert the larger end of the USB cable
into the USB socket of the TV.
3.1 Setting up the power supply
1. Plug the power supply unit into the socket outlet of
the mains power.
3. Getting started
The TV Connector will turn ON the first time it is
connected to a power source. If the TV Connector
does not turn ON automatically when the power
supply is connected, press and hold the power button
for longer than 2 seconds to turn ON the device.
Upon the very first time powering the device, the
connection to the hearing aids will be initiated
automatically and the hearing aids will play a
confirmation tone.