Sonova Phonak TV Connector User manual

User Guide
TV Connector

2
Contents
1. Welcome 4
2. Getting to know your TV Connector 5
3. Getting started 8
3.1 Setting up the power supply 8
3.2 Supported audio connections 10
3.3 Connecting to an audio device 11
3.4 Optional: Connecting to an audio device
using the optical socket 12
3.5 Connecting the TV Connector to the
hearing aids 13
4. Daily use of the TV Connector 15
4.1 TV Connector and phone calls 17
4.2 Switching o audio transmission 17
4.3 Understanding the indicator light (LED) 18
5. Troubleshooting 19
5.1 Testing the audio transmission 19
5.2 Questions and answers 20

3
6. Service and warranty 24
6.1 Local warranty 24
6.2 International warranty 24
6.3 Warranty limitation 25
7. Compliance information 26
8. Information and explanation of symbols 30
9. Important safety information 33

4
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 only compatible with
Audéo B-Direct wireless hearing aids.
Audio cable
Power plugUSB cable

5
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
Phonak – life is on www.phonak.com
1. Welcome

6
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.

7
2.1 Device description
AConnect button
BIndicator light (LED)
CmicroUSB power socket
DAudio socket for optical (Toslink)
or 3.5mm jack (analog) cable
B
AC
D

8
3.1 Setting up the power supply
1. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the
power supply unit.
2. Plug the power supply unit into the socket outlet of
the mains power.
3. Getting started
Upon the very rst time
powering the device,
the connection to the
hearing aids will be
initiated automatically
and the hearing aids will
play a conrmation
tone.

9
3. 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.

10
3.2 Supported audio connections
The TV Connector can be connected to any audio source
such as a TV, PC or HiFi system. It supports two different
audio cable inputs: Optical (Toslink) or Analog. Both of
the audio cables can be plugged into the dedicated
audio socket on the TV Connector.
Always connect the chosen audio cable of the TV
Connector to the audio OUTPUT of your TV or
alternative audio device!
Optical (Toslink)
Digital signal
Fiber optic cable
(optional)
Analog
3.5 mm jack
(analog)