Phonic Ear Hearit M User manual

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UK user guide
Hearit M

Hearit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hearit features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hearit accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hearit instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Professional sound configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caring for your Hearit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Test and approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
table of contents
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All Hearit products are designed to be easy to use, powerful and robust. The
renowned sound quality and reliability which Hearit is known for is consistent in
all models. The different products are designed to work either with or without
hearing aids. This means they are ideal for people who only need a boost in
certain circumstances, those that cannot wear or use traditional hearing aids
and for those who are undergoing medical treatment. The Hearit range is
designed for listening to conversations in busy environments, listening to the TV
and presentations made in public buildings. In all of these situations either the
microphone or if a loop is present, the tele coil function, can be used to hear
what is being said or broadcast.
main products in range:
Hearit MT: Microphone and Telecoil
Hearit M: Microphone
Hearit T: Telecoil
Hearit SE: Special education
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Hearit features
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7
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3
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4
8
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1. on/off and volume control
To turn Hearit on, off and adjust
volume level
2. indicator lamp
To indicate when Hearit is turned on
and to choose between the micro-
phone or telecoil setting (MT only)
3. microphone
To pick up the sound you want to
hear
4. AUX socket for accessories
To connect different accessories avail-
able for Hearit. (purchased separately)
5. battery compartment
6. knobs for neck strap
To connect neck strap
7. headphones jack
To connect headphones
8. sound configuration
(advanced users only)
Bass control
Gain control
Telecoil only
Microphone only
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Hearit accessories (not included, sold separately)
Hearit accessories (included with the system)
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10. standard headphones
(Subject to change due to
availability)
11. neck strap
12. two batteries
(LR6, AA, E91, Alkaline
penlight)
13. bag
(Subject to change due to
availability)
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890-88-601-00
ear buds
890-88-602-00
vertical headphones
890-88-616-00
headphones on the ear
890-88-604-00
neckloop
890-88-610-00 extra
pads for ear buds
890-15-141-00
conference microphone
392-88-103-00
scart cable to connect
to TV (8 m)
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890-88-620-00
TV-box start pack

1. install batteries
3. placing headphones
2. connect headphones
Hearit instructions
Open the battery cover and put in batteries.
Make sure they face the right direction,
as shown by the diagram in the battery
compartment. Close the cover and check that
the indicator lamp lights when you turn on
Hearit
Connect the headphones to the headphones
jack.
Warning: Do not turn on Hearit before
connecting headphones.
Put on the headphones and adjust the frame
so that the pads are centered over your ears.
For connection to hearing aids, see point 7.
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4. turn on and adjust volume
5. using it handheld or on table
Hearit instructions
Roll control wheel forward to turn on and adjust
volume. The indicator lamp is lit when Hearit is
turned on. When you turn off Hearit, turn the knob
all the way to the zero position so that the indicator
lamp goes out.
NOTE: Do not turn on Hearit before connecting
headphones.
Aim the microphone at the person with whom you
are speaking and adjust the volume to a comfort-
able level.
Choose between holding the Hearit in your hand
or placing it on a table.
When several people are speaking, you will hear
better if you move the microphone closer to the
person you wish to listen to.
!Warning !
By using Hearit with a sound pressure level
that is too high, you may risk impairing your
hearing.
Therefore: Always make sure to set the volume
control correctly according to your hearing..
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6. using neck strap
The neck strap allows you to hang
Hearit around your neck.
In a car, you can hang Hearit around the neck of the
person you wish to speak with.
7. connection to a hearing aid with telecoil
Hearit instructions
When connecting Hearit to a hearing aid with a “T” setting,
a neckloop is used instead of headphones.
1. Place the neckloop around your neck.
2. Connect the neckloop to Hearit headphones jack.
3. Set the hearing aid to “T” (telecoil). Turn on Hearit and
adjust the volume level.
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professional sound configuration
9. sound configuration
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Dip 3 Dip 4
off off Microphone only (M)
on off/on Telecoil only (T)
off on Switchable mic & telecoil (M/T)
Gain - for more gain, set gain control dip (number 1)
to “on” (up)
Bass boost - for more bass, set bass control dip
(number 2) to “on” (up)
Telecoil only - to use the telecoil only, set telecoil dip
(number 3) to “on” (up)
Microphone only - to use the microphone only, set
telecoil dip (number 3) to “off” (down) and microphone
dip (number 4) to “off” (down).
Microphone & Telecoil switchable - to enable
switching between microphone and telecoil, set telecoil
dip (number 3) to “off” (down) and michrophone dip
(number 4) to “on” (up)
Dip 1 Dip 2
off off Gain off Bass boost off
on off Gain high Bass boost off
on on Gain high Bass boost on
off on Gain off Bass boost on

Handle your Hearit with care. Do not submerge in water. Clean with a cloth or
sponge moistened with washing up liquid or synthetic detergent. You can remove
the pads on the headphones and clean separately if necessary.
troubleshooting
Hearit is silent
• Check that the headphones are connected to the correct jack. See point 2.
page 7
• Make sure that the sound is turned on. See point 4. page 8
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. See point 1. page 7
• The batteries may be dead. Try new ones.
Hearit “whistles”
Most hearing aids are sensitive to feedback if the microphone is too close to the
headphones. Increase the distance or lower the volume.
replacing batteries
When the indicator lamp becomes faint, it
is time to replace the batteries. Make sure
Hearit is turned off (the volume control
should be on zero).
Open battery cover and remove old batteries
and put in new batteries. Make sure they
face the right direction, as shown by the
diagram in the battery compartment. Close
the cover and check that the indicator lamp
lights when you turn on Hearit.
caring for your Hearit
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Other disturbances
All electronic equipment and especially sound amplifiers such as radio/TV
sets, tape recorders, hearing aids etc. may be affected by radio waves and
magnetic fields.
E.g. Hearit may be disturbed by mobile phones (type GSM and others) used
within 2-3 meters distance from the amplifier. The disturbance appears as a
tone or a buzzing sound. It is not harmful but may lead to a deteriorated sound
recording. To achieve the best function of the Hearit it should thus not be used
in close proximity of a digital mobile phone.
If you still have trouble after trying the ideas above please contact your local
supplier (see information on back cover).
troubleshooting
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A five-year limited warranty is issued to the original consumer of this
product by Phonic Ear.
time period of warranty
This warranty will go into effect upon the date of original purchase of this equipment,
and will remain in effect for five calendar years from that date as long as the instrument
remains the property of the original consumer.
what is covered by this warranty
Any electronic component which, because of workmanship, manufacturing, or de-
sign defects, fails to function properly under normal use during the life of this war-
ranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge for parts or labour when returned to
the factory service centre. Postage in is paid by the customer. If it is determined that
repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equivalent unit upon
mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer.
what is not covered by this warranty
1Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect or accident.
2Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product brochure, when such items are
returned after 90 days from the original purchase.
3Batteries.
4Instruments connected, installed used, or adjusted in a manner contrary to
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
5Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or loss of this instru-
ment. The exclusive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited to repair or
replacement as herein provided.
6Products damaged in transit unless investigated by the shipper and returned to
the warrantor with the investigation report.
warranty
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Phonic Ear reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any
of its instruments at any time without incurring any obligation to make any changes
whatsoever on units previously purchased. This warranty is in lieu of all other
expressed warranties. All expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon
the expiration of this written warranty. No representative or person is authorized to
represent or assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of our
products other than as set forth above.
The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under
applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods. Your distributor
may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty.
Please consult your distributor for further information.
what to do if you need service
If you require service under the terms of this warranty, carefully package the
instrument to prevent damage and return it to your distributor (see information on
back cover). Please provide your receipt, a detailed description of the problem, your
full name, billing address and telephone number.
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Hearit is approved and CE marked in accordance with the relevant
directives.
Phonic Ear A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smørum, Denmark
test and approval
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and
substances, that could be dangerous or detrimental to human health and the environment
if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly.
Products marked with the crossed-out dustbin shown below are electrical and electronic
equipment. The crossed-out dustbin indicates that waste electrical and electronic
equipment may not be disposed of with unsorted household waste and that it must be
collected separately.
In developing and manufacturing your Phonic Ear product, we used high-quality
materials and components that can be reused. Thus, when disposing of your waste
electrical and electronic equipment, you must use a collection system designated for this
purpose, regardless of whether you dispose of your waste at your local waste site or it is
collected from your home. Please contact your local authority for further information.

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