Rnid Sonido Digital Listener User manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the RNID Sonido Digital Listener.
Sonido uses an advanced digital amplifier so it produces superb
sound quality with crystal clear clarity, to improve communication and
listening.
Your Sonido has a built in microphone, but you can also listen
to sounds by directly connecting* your listener to televisions and
radios. Your Sonido can also be used with a wide range of listening
accessories such as headphones, neckloops and ear hooks.
By using different combinations of input and output accessories your
Sonido can help in a wide range of listening and conversation tasks, in
many different situations.
We hope you enjoy using your Sonido. Please read this instruction
leaflet before you use it.
*Additional accessories may be needed. These can be purchased
from RNID Products.
Precautions
The RNID Sonido Digital Listener is designed solely for deaf and
hard of hearing people. If you have a mild hearing loss you can
set the maximum volume (see page 7) so that it is loud but not
uncomfortable.
Listening to uncomfortable sound levels for prolonged periods could
affect your hearing.
Please be aware that this product may include small parts. Ensure
that the package and small parts are kept out of reach from children.
Cleaning
Switch off your Sonido. Gently wipe the product surface using a damp
(not wet) cloth. Making sure no moisture gets into the device.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents
to clean your Sonido.
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Inserting batteries
1. Open battery hatch.
2. Insert two AA batteries (supplied). Do not
force them. Make sure they are the correct
way round.
3. Close battery hatch.
Replacing batteries
When the batteries are low the light in the bottom left hand corner
will pulse on and off. This indicates you have a few hours of use left.
You should replace your batteries soon after you see this light. You
can replace them with any standard or rechargeable AA batteries.
Getting started
1. Put on your listening accessory, (headphones, neckloops etc.) and
plug them into the green socket on the right hand side of the product.
2. Press the button to switch on the device. The lights above the
and buttons will flash while your Sonido is starting up.
3. The light above the button will stay on. This indicates that the
product is on and that it is using the built in microphone to pick up
sound.
The light bar will be partially illuminated for 5 seconds. The light bar
shows the volume level – the longer the illuminated section, the higher
the volume.
5. Use buttons to change the volume (see page 5).
6. When finished, press the button to switch off the device.

Changing Modes
You can use your Sonido to pick up sound in three different ways:
Microphone:
A microphone is built into the front of your Sonido. This is ideal for use
during conversations.
This microphone is automatically selected when you first turn the
product on. You can also change to this mode at any time by pressing
the button. In this mode, the light above the button will be on.
Make sure that nothing is plugged into the front of the device if you
want to use this microphone.
Plug-in sound:
You can also directly connect an external sound input to your Sonido.
This is ideal for listening to your television or radio, for example.
Plug-in your connection cable* into the red socket on the front of the
device. Sonido will automatically switch to this input and the built in
microphone will switch off. In this mode the light above the button
will be on.
T-setting:
This setting allows your Sonido to pick up sound from an induction
loop. Many public places have induction loops fitted – so look for the
symbol to show where you can use this feature.
Press the button to select this mode. Sonido will automatically
pick up the loop and the built in microphone will switch off. In this
mode the light above the button will be on.
* Connection cables that allow you to connect your Sonido up to
domestic audio equipment are available from RNID Products.
The Light bar
The light bar above the buttons can display the volume or
tone level, depending on which one you are adjusting. To increase the
battery life of your Sonido the light bar will switch off after 5 seconds.
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Changing the volume
You can change the volume by using the buttons.
To increase the volume, press the button. The light bar will
increase. If the light bar is full then the volume cannot be increased
any further.
To lower the volume, press the button. The light bar will decrease.
If there is only one light on then the volume cannot be lowered any
further.
For your listening comfort, Sonido will always turn on at a low volume
level.
Changing the tone
You can change the tone by using the buttons.
To increase the treble, press the button. A single light in the light
bar will move to the right. If the light is at the right hand end of the
light bar the treble cannot be increased any further.
To decrease the treble, press the button. A single light in the light
bar will move to the left. If the light is at the left hand end of the light
bar the treble cannot be decreased any further
For your convenience your Sonido will remember your tone settings
when you next switch on.
If you are using a neckloop we recommend setting the tone to the
middle.
Conversation mode
The built in microphone is automatically switched off when you
connect an external sound input. For Example if your Sonido is
connected to a television you will not be able to hear the person sat
next to you.
If you want to have a short conversation while you have a plug-in
sound input connected, press and hold the button. You will be
able to hear audio from the microphone and the plug-in sound, while
the button is pressed. When you release the button you will return
to the plug-in sound, for example your television.
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Belt clip
To fit the belt clip locate the clip on the rear of the device and simply
press the wings of the clip into the position shown.
Would you like to know how to adjust the balance, maximum volume
and to lock the T mode button? If so read on.
Advanced settings
1. Open the battery hatch. Do not remove the batteries.
2. Press and hold the settings button, using a small implement such
as a pencil, for 5 seconds.
3. You can now adjust the balance between the left and the right ear,
by using the buttons. You cannot adjust the balance if you
are using a neckloop. If you do not want to adjust the balance go
straight to point 4.
Settings button
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You can increase the volume to the right ear (and decrease the
volume in the left ear) by pressing the button. A flashing light in
the light bar will move to the right.
You can increase the volume to the left ear (and decrease the
volume in the right ear) by pressing the button. A flashing light in
the light bar will move to the left.
4. Press the settings button.
5. You can now adjust the maximum volume by using the
buttons. If you do not want to adjust the maximum volume go to
point 6.
The maximum volume will be lowered by pressing the button.
The light bar will move to the left hand side.
The maximum volume will be increased by pressing the button.
The light bar will move to the right hand side. When there is only one
light on the right hand side the maximum volume will not be limited.
6. Press the settings button.
7. You can now adjust the T-setting lock. The T-setting lock disables
the T-function. This prevents you switching to T mode accidentally
and cutting off the microphone. If you do not want to adjust the
T-setting lock go to point 8.
The T-setting lock can be switched on by pressing the button.
The light above the button will stop flashing.
The T- Setting lock can be switched off by pressing the button.
The light above the button will start flashing.
8. Press and hold the settings button for 5 seconds to save the
settings and leave settings mode. This can be done at any point.
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RNID Products is a not-for-profit department of RNID. Our
aim is to provide quality equipment to improve the everyday
lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. Please contact us for
more information about our products.
RNID Products
1 Haddonbrook Business Centre
Fallodan Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6YX
United Kingdom
Telephone [phone]
Textphone 01733 238020
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.rnid.org.uk/shop
CE - For use in all EU countries
Hereby, Bellman & Symfon, declares that this BE2010 Sonido Digital Listener is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1989/336/EEC.
Subjects and technical data for this product can be changed without further notice.
There is a 12 month warranty on this product, excluding accessories and batteries
supplied with the product. The warranty does not encompass the following: damage due
to improper use (incorrect operation by the user, breakages etc), normal wear and tear
and defects that have inconsequential effect to the value of the product. The warranty
automatically expires if repair measures are undertaken by persons not authorised to do so.
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