Sonic SoundGate 2 User manual

1Sonic · Bluetooth®Connectivity Guide
Bluetooth®Connectivity Guide
SoundGate 2 |TV Adapter 2 |Phone Adapter 2
Effective February 1, 2014
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2Sonic · Bluetooth®Connectivity Guide
This guide is designed to show you how to set-up and
demonstrate the various Bluetooth®-compatible accessories
available for use with Sonic hearing instruments
and the SoundGate 2 wireless communication link.
Equipment needed
To best demonstrate the Bluetooth®-compatible
accessories available for use, make sure you have
the following items readily available. We recommend
that you check this list at least one day before your
demonstration.
Pair of Sonic hearing instruments
A SoundGate 2
Make sure you also have the following parts that
were delivered in the original SoundGate 2 packaging:
1 Neck strap antenna
2 Wall outlet charging unit or USB charger cable
3 Charger cradle
A Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone
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A TV Adapter 2
Make sure you also have the following parts that
were delivered in the original TV Adapter 2 packaging:
4 Power adapter
5 SCART adapter
6 RCA cable
7 TOSLINK cable
8 Mini jack adapter
A television or audio/video source
(e.g., PC or laptop computer)
A Phone Adapter 2
Make sure you also have the following parts
that were delivered in the original Phone Adapter 2
packaging:
9 Power adapter
10 Standard analog phone cable
An analog landline phone
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Hearing Instruments
Pairing the hearing instruments to the SoundGate 2
1 Verify that you have new batteries for the hearing
instruments.
2 Make sure that the SoundGate 2 is fully charged
and powered ON. If not, recharge the day before your
demonstration. You may use the wall outlet power
adapter or the charging cradle, or you may charge
from a computer, laptop, or in a vehicle with the USB
charging cable.
3 The hearing instruments must be paired with
the SoundGate 2 device. Connect the hearing
instruments to the EXPRESSfit fitting software,
choose Options, select Controls, and follow
the instructions after starting the pairing process.
Tips for successful pairing
· Make sure the device has a fully charged battery
· Press the volume up key on the SoundGate 2
while holding it approximately 1 –1½ feet (30 –50cm)
from the hearing instruments
· To confirm the link between SoundGate 2 and
the connected hearing instruments, repeat this step
by pressing the volume up key
· Don’t forget to press “Save and Quit” to save

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The first time the SoundGate 2 is used with a
Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone, a one-time
pairing connection must be established
to introduce the two devices to each other.
The pairing creates a unique wireless link between
the two devices, enabling them to recognize each other
and communicate whenever they are turned on and
within range of each other.
Different mobile phones vary in the steps required
to prepare the phone for Bluetooth®pairing. Refer
to the user guide that came with the mobile phone for
pairing instructions. If the user guide is not readily
available, Bluetooth®settings can typically be found
under the mobile phone’s ‘settings’ menu.
Here is an example of an iOS mobile phone:
1 Press the “Settings” icon on the home screen
2 Press “Bluetooth®”
3 If Bluetooth®function is turned OFF, swipe
your finger across the touch screen from left
to right to turn the function ON
The mobile phone is now prepared to search
for other active Bluetooth®devices within range.
Mobile Phone
Preparation of the mobile phone
Preparation of the SoundGate 2 –
Put the SoundGate 2 into
the Bluetooth®pairing mode
1 Press and hold the SoundGate 2 power key
for 5–6 seconds
2 The LED indication will begin flashing blue rapidly
3 The SoundGate 2 is now in pairing mode for
a maximum of 2 minutes
Bluetooth®pairing of
the mobile phone and
the SoundGate 2
4 Once both devices are in active pairing mode,
the Bluetooth®mobile phone will locate
the SoundGate 2, and the name, “SoundGate 2”
will appear in the mobile phone display
5 Select “SoundGate 2”
6 When prompted to enter a pin code by the mobile
phone, enter “0000” (four zeroes) and press “OK”.
The phone will now complete pairing and connect
the two devices.

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Ensure that the hearing instruments are on.
The SoundGate 2 should be worn with the neck strap
antenna around the neck.
Answering a call
1 Call the mobile phone number previously paired
to the SoundGate 2 from any other telephone
2 The SoundGate 2 phone key will flash green
and a ring tone will become audible to the hearing
instrument wearer. Press the SoundGate 2
phone key to accept the incoming call.
3 The SoundGate 2 phone key will now illuminate steady
green
4 Begin speaking toward the SoundGate 2 microphone to
initiate the conversation
5 To end the phone call at any time, press
the SoundGate 2 phone key. The phone key will no
longer illuminate and the previous listening
program will resume.
Making a call
1 Dial a phone number from the connected mobile
phone
2 The phone key on the SoundGate 2 will illuminate
green and the normal ringing signal will become
audible to the wearer
3 When the other party answers the phone call,
the conversation can begin
4 To end the phone call at any time, press
the SoundGate 2 phone key. The phone key will no
longer illuminate and the previous listening
program will resume.
Demonstration of the mobile phone
Note!
For additional information on mobile phone streaming,
please refer to the SoundGate 2 User Guide.

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A secure connection between the SoundGate 2 and
TV Adapter 2 must be established. Follow the
instructions below to prepare the devices for use.
1 Connect the TV Adapter 2 to a power outlet.
Use the power adapter included in the TV Adapter 2
packaging.
2 Check that the power is turned on. After
a few seconds, the power indicator on
the TV Adapter 2 will illuminate green.
Connecting the TV Adapter 2 to the TV
Place the TV Adapter 2 in a suitable spot near the TV.
The TV Adapter 2 can be connected in four different ways:
Connecting using TOSLINK
1 Remove the plastic cap from the TOSLINK cable
2 Connect one end of the TOSLINK cable to
the TOSLINK output on the TV/home theatre
system and connect the other end of
the TOSLINK cable to the TOSLINK input
on the TV Adapter 2
TV Adapter 2
Preparation of the TV Adapter 2
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Connecting using RCA
1 Connect one end of the RCA cable to the RCA
output on the TV/home theatre system, typically
marked ‘L – R AUDIO OUT’ and found on
the TV back or bottom panel
2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the RCA
connector ports on the back of the TV Adapter 2
Connecting using mini jack adapter
1 Connect one end of the RCA cable to the mini jack
adapter and connect the mini jack to the TV, typically
marked with a headphone symbol
2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable
to the TV Adapter 2 RCA connector ports
Connecting using SCART
1 Connect one end of the RCA cable to the SCART
adapter and connect the SCART adapter to the
SCART output on your TV
2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable
to the TV Adapter 2 connector ports
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Pairing the SoundGate 2
with the TV Adapter 2
Ensure the TV Adapter 2 is connected to a power outlet,
and the SoundGate 2 battery is charged and powered
ON. The status indicator on the TV Adapter 2 and the
SoundGate 2 should be illuminated green.
1 Press and hold the SoundGate 2 power key
for 5 – 6 seconds until the status indicator starts
flashing blue rapidly
2 Place the SoundGate 2 on top of the TV Adapter 2 –
the pairing can take up to 60 seconds. The pairing
is completed when the TV Adapter 2 power indicator
turns blue and then steady orange.
3 When the power indicator on the TV Adapter 2
and the TV indicator on the SoundGate 2 are both
steady orange, the TV Adapter 2 is connected
with the SoundGate 2 and ready to stream audio
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Ensure the hearing instruments, SoundGate 2, and TV
Adapter 2 are all powered on. Your SoundGate 2 battery
should be fully charged for demonstration.
The SoundGate 2 should be worn with the neck strap
antenna around the neck.
1 Turn on the TV or begin playing a DVD through the TV
which has been paired with the TV Adapter 2
2 Press the TV key on the SoundGate 2. The TV key on
your SoundGate 2 will illuminate orange and the
power indicator on the TV Adapter 2 will turn from
green to orange.
Demonstration of the TV Adapter 2
Note!
For additional information on the installation
and use of the TV Adapter 2, please refer
to the TV Adapter 2 User Guide.
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Phone Adapter 2
Preparation of the Phone Adapter 2
A secure connection between the SoundGate 2
and Phone Adapter 2 must be established. Follow
the instructions below to prepare the devices for use.
Connecting the Phone Adapter 2
to the landline phone
1 Connect the Phone Adapter 2 to a power outlet.
Use the power adapter included within the Phone
Adapter 2 packaging.
2 The power indicator on the Phone Adapter 2 will
be illuminated green when the power source is
connected
3 Unplug the phone cable from the landline phone
4 Insert the phone cable into the “IN”connector
of the Phone Adapter 2
5 Connect the supplied phone cable to the “OUT”
connector of the Phone Adapter 2. Plug the other
end of the phone cable into the landline phone
(or base station).
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Pairing the SoundGate 2
with the Phone Adapter 2
Ensure the Phone Adapter 2 is connected to a
power outlet, and the SoundGate 2 battery is charged
and powered ON. The power indicator on the
Phone Adapter 2 and the SoundGate 2 should be
illuminated green.
1 Press and hold the SoundGate 2 power key
for 5 – 6 seconds until the status indicator
starts flashing blue rapidly
Ensure that the hearing instruments are on.
The SoundGate 2 should be worn with the neck strap
antenna around the neck.
Answering a call
1 Call the landline number previously paired
to the SoundGate 2 from any other telephone
2 Press the SoundGate 2 phone key to accept
the incoming call. The SoundGate 2 phone key
and the Phone Adapter 2 phone indication will
now illuminate green.
3 Begin speaking toward the SoundGate 2 microphone
to initiate the conversation
4 To end the phone call at any time, press
the SoundGate 2 phone key. The phone key will
no longer illuminate and the previous listening
program will resume.
Demonstration of the landline phone
Making a call
1 Press the SoundGate 2 phone key. The user will hear
a dial tone in the hearing instruments and the green
light will illuminate in the SoundGate 2 phone key.
The phone indicator on the Phone Adapter 2 will also
illuminate green when streaming a call.
2 Pick up the handset from your landline phone and
dial a phone number. Then return the handset
to the landline phone cradle. The user will now hear
the call tone.
3 When the other party answers the phone call,
the conversation can begin
4 To end the phone call at any time, press
the SoundGate 2 phone key. The phone key will
no longer illuminate and the previous listening
program will resume.
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Note!
For additional information on the installation
and use of the Phone Adapter 2, please refer
to the Phone Adapter 2 User Guide.
2 Place the SoundGate 2 on top of the Phone Adapter 2 –
the pairing can take up to 60 seconds. The pairing is
completed when the Phone Adapter 2 power indicator
turns steady blue.
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