VitaSound Audio PAE-300 User manual

Personal Audio Enhancer
PAE-300
User Manual

THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL HIGHLIGHTS KEY INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PERSONAL
AUDIO ENHANCER.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE STARTING TO USE THE PRODUCT. IT PROVIDES VALUABLE
INFORMATION FOR HOW TO UTILIZE AND MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT AND FOR HOW TO PROTECT USER’S SAFETY DURING OPERATION.
PLEASE CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
Note :
• This product is not a hearing instrument. Anyone who is experiencing hearing loss is recommended to consult with a doctor.
• This product will not restore normal hearing nor reduce hearing loss.
• This product has a sound amplifying function and the sound level can cause discomfort or damage hearing if the product is used
improperly. Always turn the volume down to a low level before putting on the headset.
• To ensure child safety, please keep the package and small parts included in this product out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Operating Your Personal Audio Enhancer
• Do not drop, disassemble, burn, paint or insert foreign objects
into this product.
• Do not use this product if it has been cracked, punctured or
damaged by water.
Cleaning the Surface of Your Personal Audio Enhancer
• Disconnect all power cables and turn o the system before
cleaning this product.
• Use a soft slightly damp, lint-free cloth to clean this product.
• Do not use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol
sprayers, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean this
product.
Charging
• This product use re-chargeable Lithium-ion battery.
• This product must be fully charged before the rst use.
• Only the Base Unit or Micro-USB charger provided with this
product should be used for charging.
• The battery must be replaced by qualied personnel.
• It may cause explosion if the battery is replaced improperly.
• Battery charging should be performed at the temperature of
5 °C (41°F) to 40 °C (104°F).
Charger
• If some trouble occurs while using the charger, immediately
shut o the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall
outlet.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, avoid wetting,
exposing under water, or placing containers with water on the
product.
• To completely disconnect the power, unplug the charger from
the AC power source.
• The rating of the charger is shown on the back of the charger.
Maintenance
• This product should be repaired by VitaSound authorized
dealers, or service center sta only.
• Unauthorized persons should not attempt to repair or modify
this product.
• Any attempted disassembly or repair of the product by a user
or unauthorized party will void the product warranty and may
irreparably damage the product.
Avoid Water or Direct Heat
• Do not expose the product into water or under rain.
• Do not expose under a temperature over 60 ˚C (140°F) such as
directly under sunlight or in a car parked under sunlight.
• Do not burn, throw into re, or heat by microwave.

Table of contents
Introduction
VitaSound Personal Audio Enhancer 1
Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
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Identifying parts 3-4
Installation of Base Unit to television 5-6
Charging Personal Audio Enhancer 7-8
Wireless pair with Base Unit 9-11
Using The Personal Audio Enhancer
Power-on 12
Power-o 12
General Operation 13
Select Function Mode 14-17
Select EQ Mode 18
Adjust Volume 19
Low Battery 19
Reset The Personal Audio Enhancer 20
Other
Frequently Asked Questions 21-23
Technical specication 24

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Personal Audio Enhancer by VitaSound Audio Inc. This is a mul-funconal communicaon device
which delivers high-definion sound for everyday listening situaons. Powered by patented neural-based technology, the
Personal Audio Enhancer allows users to benefit from improved sound quality where background noise or low volume levels
make listening and communicaon difficult.
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POWERED BY:
Using leading-edge brain science, patented Neuro-Compensator
technology enforces an optimal electrical signal from the root of
the auditory nerve to the brain. Improving the listening
experience by delivering a clear and natural sound.
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Personal Audio Enhancer

Standard package (Including Base Unit)
•Personal Audio Enhancer x 1
•Headset with microphone x 1
•Stereo cable x 1
(For connecting with cell phone or MP3 player)
•Neck strap x 1
•Headphone case x 1
•Ear tips (Size: S/M/L)
•Base Unit x 1
•A/C adaptor x 1
•RCA audio cable x 1
•Optical audio cable x 1
•Coaxial audio cable x 1
•User manual (this manual) x 1
Other accessory (Optional):
•Micro-USB charger for travel
•Leather case (for Personal Audio Enhancer)
•Travel case
Visit www.vitasound.com for more information.
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Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied

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1. Power button
2. Hook for neck loop
3. Headset port (Connect to headset)
4. Power indicator:
Red:
Solid Red: System is on
O: System is o
Blinking Red:
Low battery: Device needs charging.
During Charging:
1. Solid Red: Charging
2. O: Charging completed
Green:
Solid Green: Device is paired successfully with
the Base Unit.
Blinking Green:
Connection problem occurring, please
re-pairing the device with the Base Unit.
After pressing wireless pairing button: Under
pairing process with Base Unit.
(Refer to “Wireless Pair with Base Unit” on P.9)
5. EQ mode indicator
 1- Normal
 2/3/4 - High pitch frequency boost
6. EQ mode button
7. Wireless pair button
8. Function mode indicator
9. Function mode buttons
TV Mode
Talk Mode
Phone Mode
Relaxation Mode
10. Volume level indicator
11. Reset button
12. Stereo port
(For connecting with cell phone or MP3
player)
13. Charging port for Base Unit
14. Micro-USB charger port
15. Volume buttons
Volume up
Volume down
16. Lock switch：
Lock mode：
All buttons will not be taken effect
while being pressed
(except power button)
Unlock Mode:
All buttons can be taken effect
when pressed.
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Identifying parts

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17. Power indicator
Solid Red: Base Unit is ON
O: Base Unit is OFF
18. Power button
19. Wireless pair button
20. 20. Wireless/Audio source indicator
Solid Green: Receiving audio signal from TV
Fast ashing: Under pairing process with Personal
Audio Enhancer.
(Refer to “Wireless Pair with Base Unit” on P.9)
21. Charging port for Personal Audio Enhancer
22. Analog (RCA) audio-in port
23. Audio input mode switch
Optical audio input
Coaxial audio input
24. Optical audio-in port
25. Coaxial audio-in port
26. A/C adaptor port
Base Unit

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OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV back panel
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Connect with analog (RCA) audio cable:
1. Connect the Base Unit with one end of the analog (RCA) audio cable;
(Red connector to Red port; White connector to White port)
2. Connect the other end of the analog (RCA) audio cable with the analog (RCA)
audio-out port of the TV.
(Red connector to Red port; White connector to White port)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV back panel
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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Connect with optical audio cable:
1. Switch“Audio input mode switch” into“Optical audio input”;
2. Connect one end of the optical audio cable with the optical audio-in port of
the Base Unit;
3. Connect the other end of the optical audio cable with the optical audio-out
port of the TV.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
TV back panel
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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Connect with coaxial audio cable:
1. Switch“Audio input mode switch” into“Coaxial audio input”;
2. Connect one end of the coaxial audio cable with the coaxial audio-in port of
the Base Unit;
3. Connect the other end of the coaxial audio cable with the coaxial audio-out
port of the TV.
1. Connect Base Unit with TV:
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Installation of Base Unit to television

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1. The Base Unit should be placed rmly.
2. The Base Unit will take the signal from optical or coaxial audio cable as higher priority when both of the analog
(RCA) cable and the optical or coaxial audio cable connect to the Base Unit. To use analog audio cable as audio
source, please rst disconnect the optical and coaxial audio cables.
3. The types and positions of the audio output port equipped on the television are dependent on the brand and
model of the television. Please read the television manual provided or contact the television supplier for details.
4. The optical and coaxial audio input ONLY support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz PCM audio coding.
5. The Base Unit does NOT support Dolby Digital 2.1/5.1/7.1 audio coding.
3. Connect the A/C power adaptor with the Base Unit;
2. Plug the A/C power adaptor into the wall socket;
Note:

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Through The Base Unit:
1. Plug the A/C adaptor into the wall socket.
2. Connect the Base Unit with A/C adaptor.
3. Insert the Personal Audio Enhancer into charging port of the Base Unit; and
4. Unplug the Personal Audio Enhancer from Base Unit when charging is
completed.
Through micro-USB charger:
1. Plug the micro-USB charger into the wall socket.
2. Connect the Personal Audio Enhancer with the micro-USB
charger for charging.
3. Disconnect the Personal Audio Enhancer from the
micro-USB charger after charging; and
4. Unplug the micro-USB charger from the wall socket.
Warning:
The product can be only charged through the micro-USB charger from VitaSound.
Charging The Personal Audio Enhancer:
Note:
The Base Unit can still charge the Personal Audio
Enhancer when the Base Unit is o.
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Complete charging time:
Through Base Unit or micro-USB charger: 5 hours
Note:
The above time required to fully charge is based on charging the battery at a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 °F). The actual
charging time may be dierent depending on the remaining battery level, environment, and temperature.
Battery Life:
Talk Mode and Phone Mode: 12 to14 hours
TV Mode: 6 to 8 hours
Note:
The battery life depends on the conditions of use and circumstances after the battery is fully charged.

Wireless pair to Base Unit
Note:
The Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit in the same package are paired with each other in advanced. Unless the Base Unit after
being installed to the TV cannot connect with the Personal Audio Enhancer automatically, the following pairing process is not
necessary to be performed.
An additional Personal Audio Enhancer purchased is required to be paired with the Base Unit by the following procedures below.
The Lock switch MUST be switched to unlocked mode before pairing.
1. Press once the Power Button on the Base Unit.
2. Press once the TV mode button on the Personal Audio Enhancer.
(The Personal Audio Enhancer MUST be in TV mode before pairing)
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3. Press once the Wireless Pair Button on all of the Personal Audio Enhancers
needed for wireless pairing;
4. Press the Wireless Pair Button on the Base Unit to start wireless pairing;
Connecting
5. The Wireless Indicators on both Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit will be ashing during pairing;

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Connected
6. The Wireless Indicators on both Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit will be solid green after pairing succeeds;
Wireless pair to Base Unit
Note:
1. The distance between the Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit for wireless connection is about 10 meters without any
object in between.
2. Please follow the exact order of the steps to pair the Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit; otherwise, please repeat the steps
from the beginning.
3. The Personal Audio Enhancer will lose the connection with the Base Unit when the distance between them increases. The
connection will be recovered automatically when the Personal Audio Enhancer re-enters the 10-meter range of the Base Unit
without pairing again.
4. The background sound may be isolated during the TV mode such that users may not be aware of the environment around.
Please be aware of the self-safety.

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•Press and hold the power button until the RED power indicator is on;
•The function mode and volume will be automatically set to Talk Mode and Volume
level 2 respectively every time the Personal Audio Enhancer is turned on.
•Press and hold the power button until all four function mode indicators are lit, then
release the power button to turn o the Personal Audio Enhancer.
2. Power O
1. Power On
Using Personal Audio Enhancer

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Lock mode:
All buttons (except the Power Button) will be locked after sliding the lock switch downward in
order to prevent any change of the setting. The lock mode will be cancelled when sliding the lock
switch upward.
3. General Operation
Using Personal Audio Enhancer
Note:
Before operating the Personal Audio Enhancer, please sliding the lock switch upward;
otherwise, no effect will be taken when pressing any buttons.
Energy Save Mode for indicators:
All indicators will be o after no operation is performed for 40 seconds for energy saving.
Wake up the indicators:
To wake up function and EQ mode indicators to indicate the current statues of the Personal Audio Enhancer, press any
buttons during the energy save mode. This operation does not do any change on the status of the Personal Audio Enhancer.
Taking eect by operation:
All operations (Ex: switching function or EQ mode, adjusting volume) will ONLY take eect after the indicators wake up.

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TV Mode
Audio source of TV is transmitted to the Personal Audio Enhancer
through the Base Unit for watching the TV program and movie, and
playing TV game.
•Connect the Base Unit with the television
(Refer to “Installation of the Unit Base to television” on P.5)
•Wireless pair the Personal Audio Enhancer and Base Unit (if necessary)
(Refer to “Wireless pair with the Base Unit” on P.9)
• Plug the headset into the Personal Audio Enhancer, and then put on
the headset into the ears for listening to the TV program.
4. Select function mode:
•Press the function mode button desired:
Note:
First time user is recommended to use TV mode rst for watching TV for 1 to 2 hours in order to get familiar with the operation
and function of the Personal Audio Enhancer.
GAME

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Talk mode
The Personal Audio Enhancer optimizes the voice of the people
received by the mic on the headset for better communication.
•Plug the headset into the headset port of the Personal Audio Enhancer
rst; Then, put the headset onto ears to chat with people around;
•In the Talk Mode, the headset will be in Mute Mode by pressing and
holding the mute button. The Mute Mode will be cancelled when
releasing the mute button.
Mic and Mute Button
Using Personal Audio Enhancer
Note:
High pitch whistler that can aect hearing may be generated through
the headset while the speaker and the microphone are too closed.
Please decrease the volume of the device before putting on the headset
to reduce or prevent the whistle.

Phone Mode
Receive and chat on call or listen to music
•Plug one end of the stereo cable into stereo port on the Personal Audio
Enhancer;
•Plug the other end of the stereo cable into the headset port on the
phone or MP3 player.
• In the Phone Mode, the headset will be in Mute Mode by pressing and
holding the mute button. The Mute Mode will be cancelled when
releasing the mute button.
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