Siemens VoiceLink User manual

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VoiceLink™
User Guide

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Content
VoiceLink 4
Included in delivery 5
Intended use 6
General notes on safety 7
Before you start 8
Using the VoiceLink 11
Maintenance and care 13
Disposal information 14
Technical information 15
Bluetooth 17
Technical Data 18

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On
Off
Sound level
Aux in
Power
ࡳ
ࡴ
ࡵࡶ
ࡷ
① On/off switch
② Sound level / mode switch
③ USB-socket for power supply
④ 2.5 mm stereo socket
⑤ LED
VoiceLink

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OUTPUT
VoiceLink:
On
Off
Sound level
Aux in
Power
Clip and self adhesive tape:
Microphone: Cord manager:
USB-power supply with country specific adapters
Cables:
■ 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug and a
2.5 mm stereo plug
■ 0.3 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug and a
2.5 mm stereo plug
Adapter set:
■ 2.5 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm
stereo socket
■ 6.3 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm
stereo socket
■ RCA (cinch) to 3.5 mm stereo socket
■ RCA (cinch) to SCART
Included in delivery

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This remote microphone is intended to improve speech
understanding in background noise.
Furthermore, it is intended to make devices without
Bluetooth-function compatible to Bluetooth.
Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to
avoid injuries or damage to the VoiceLink.
Symbols:
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!
WARNING points out a situation that could lead
to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation
that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your device
better.
Instruction. Indicates that something has to be
done.
Indicates an option that not every device has.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to check off
the relevant information.
Intended use

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WARNING
Wireless systems may interfere with measuring
devices and electronic equipment.
XTurn your device off when in hospitals or
airplanes.
XPrior to use in conjunction with an electronic
implant or life supporting system, have the
electromagnetic compatibility verified.
NOTICE
Your device is sensitive to extreme heat, high
humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays
and mechanical stress.
XDo not expose your device to extreme
temperature or high humidity.
XDo not leave it in direct sunlight.
XDo not immerse it in water.
XDo not place your device in a microwave oven.
WARNING
Hazard of explosion in explosive atmospheres!
XDo not use your device in areas where there is
danger of explosions (e.g. mining area).
General notes on safety

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The VoiceLink is equipped with a rechargeable battery.
XConnect the VoiceLink to a power supply or charge if
necessary.
Charging
XCharge the VoiceLink using the supplied USB-power
supply.
LED state while charging:
VoiceLink on VoiceLink off
Microphone mode flashes red-purple shines red
Audio mode flashes red-blue shines red
Charging time is about 3 hours depending on the status
of the rechargeable battery.
WARNING
Risk of injuries caused by electric shock!
XFor safety reasons use the supplied USB power
supply only.
Your Hearing Care Professional has to configure
your miniTek for external devices.
XRefer to the user guide of your connected
device for more detailed information.
Before you start

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XClean surface before applying clip or adhesive
tape.
Use with microphone
XUse the supplied clip to affix the VoiceLink to your shirt
for mobile applications.
XConnect the VoiceLink with the microphone.
Use with stationary device
XUse the supplied adhesive tape to affix the VoiceLink at
a suitable place, if you want to use it for television or
other stationary devices.
XUse one of the supplied cables to connect the
VoiceLink to a stationary device (refer to grahic
“connection scheme“ on next page).
Power
Aux in

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Connection scheme
Transmitter
TV
P
s
microphone
mode
audio mode

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Turning the VoiceLink on/off
XUse the on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.
XUse the on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink off.
Sound level
XPress the sound level button to change the volume of
the audio signal.
The sound level can be adjusted in 5 levels.
The LED flashes blue. The number of times the LED
flashes indicates the volume level.
Changing the mode
XPress the sound level button for about 3 seconds to
change the mode.
The LED shines blue for audio mode.
The LED shines purple for microphone mode.
The selected mode remains active when you turn
VoiceLink off and on.
Audio mode
XPress on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.
XBe sure that the VoiceLink is in audio mode (LED shines
blue).
If the VoiceLink is in microphone mode (LED shines
purple) press the sound level button until the LED
shines blue.
Using the VoiceLink

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In audio mode the LED on the VoiceLink flashes blue
while searching for a connection to your miniTek
and shines blue constantly once a connection is
established.
Microphone mode
XPress on/off switch to turn the VoiceLink on.
XBe sure that the VoiceLink is in microphone mode (LED
shines purple).
If the VoiceLink is in audio mode (LED shines blue)
press the sound level button until the LED shines
purple.
In microphone mode the LED on the VoiceLink flashes
purple while searching a connection to your miniTek
and shines purple constantly if a connection is
established.
If you want to change to microphone mode make
sure that you connect your microphone before
changing the mode.

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NOTICE
XDo not put your device in water!
XDo not clean your device with alcohol
or benzine.
XClean the VoiceLink as necessary with a soft tissue.
XAvoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as
citric acids, ammonia, etc.
Maintenance and care

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Within the European Union, the marked
equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC
of the European Paliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and
electronical equipment."
Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).
XRecycle devices, batteries and accessories
according to national regulations.
With the CE marking Sivantos confirms
compliance with the European Directive
2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility, the
European Directive 2006/95/EC on electrical equipment
designed for use within certain voltage limits, and the
European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio
and telecommunications terminal equipment.
Disposal information

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VoiceLink
FCC: QWOBTA-132
IC: 4460A-BTA132
C-Tick: N14203
CE, FCC, IC and C-Tick compliance information can be
found on the back of the instrument.
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
■ This device may not cause harmful interference, and
■ this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
Technical information

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or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry
Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
■ This device may not cause harmful interference, and
■ this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Bluetooth is a wireless standard that provides a way to
connect wireless devices like cell phones, TV, headsets
and others.
The Bluetooth connection has a range up to 20 m
(65 ft). Walls or objects between the devices can
shorten the distance.
XRefer to the user guide of your connected
device for more detailed information on how to
link devices via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth

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VoiceLink
Input voltage (Mini USB) 5 VDC
Input current (Mini USB) max. 200 mA
Operating conditions: min. 0°C to max. 45°C
Storage conditions: min. -10°C to max. 45°C,
low humidity
Mini USB Power supply
Output voltage: 5 VDC
Output current: min. 0.5 A
Technical Data

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