VitaSound Audio PAE-380 User manual

Personal Audio Enhancer
PAE-380
User Manual

Please note:
For PAE-Talk package, please refer to PAE-380 Handset operations on this 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

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.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction
Personal Audio Enhancer 1
Getting started
PAE-380 Handset
Identifying parts 2
Power on/o 3
Power indicator status
4
Bluetooth indicator status 5
Base Unit
Identifying parts 6
Power on/o 7
Installation of Base Unit to television 8-11
Charging the PAE-380 handset 12-15
Bluetooth pairing with cell phone 16-18
Using Personal Audio Enhancer: PAE-380 handset
General Operation 19-20
Using PAE-380 handset to make or receive a call 21
Select Function Mode 22-28
Select EQ Mode 29
Adjust Volume 30
Low Battery 31
Reset PAE-380 handset 31
Identifying parts
Table of contents

Wi-Mic: The assistant broadcasting device for PAE-380
Wi-Mic introduction 32-33
Identifying parts of Wi-Mic 34
Charging the Wi-Mic 35
Auto-connection with PAE-380 handset 36
Using Wi-Mic 37-41
Other
Frequently Asked Questions 42-44
Technical Specication 45-46
Table of contents

Personal Audio Enhancer PAE-380
Thank you for choosing the Personal Audio Enhancer PAE-380 designed by VitaSound Audio Inc. This is a
multi-functional communication device which delivers high-denition sound for everyday listening situations.
Powered by patent neural-based technology, the Personal Audio Enhancer allows users to benet from
improved sound quality where background noise or low volume levels make listening and communication
dicult.
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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Introduction

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1. Power button
2. Bluetooth Indicator
3. Hook for neck strap
4. Headset port (Connect to headset)
5. Power indicator
6. EQ mode indicator
 1- Normal
 2/3/4 - High pitch frequency boost
7. EQ mode button
8. Bluetooth pair button
9. Function mode indicator
10. Function mode buttons
TV Mode
Talk Mode
Wi-Mic Mode
Relaxation Mode
11. Volume level indicator
12. Reset button
13. Charging port for Base Unit
14. Micro-USB charger port
15. Volume buttons
16. Lock switch
PAE-380 Handset
Getting started
(For PAE-380 TALK package,
optional Base Unit required.)
(For PAE-380 TALK package,
optional Wi-Mic is required.)
Identifying parts

Power On
Press and hold the power button until the RED
power indicator is on;
PAE-380 Handset
Hold
Hold
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Power O
Press and hold the power button until all four
function mode indicators are lit, then release
the power button to turn o PAE-380 handset.

Solid Red:
The PAE-380 handset is on.
O:
The PAE-380 handset is o.
Flashing Red:
Low battery:
The PAE-380 handset needs charging.
Solid Green:
The PAE-380 handset is paired with
Base Unit in TV Mode or Wi-Mic in
Wi-Mic Mode.
Flashing Green:
The PAE-380 handset is not paired
with Base Unit in TV or Wi-Mic
mode.
Red
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Green
Power Indicator Status

Red ashing:
Not paired with any device.
Red/Blue alternative ashing:
In pairing process.
Blue ashing:
Paired with a device successfully.
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Bluetooth Indicator Status

Power
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17. Power indicator
Solid Red: Base Unit is ON
O: Base Unit is OFF
18. Power button
19. Charging port for the Personal Audio Enhancer
20. Analog (RCA) audio-in port
21. Audio input mode switch
Optical audio input
Coaxial audio input
22. Optical audio-in port
23. Coaxial audio-in port
24. A/C adaptor port
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Getting started
Base Unit
Identifying parts

Base Unit
Hold
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Getting started
Power On
Press and hold the power button until the
RED power indicator is on;
Power O
Press and hold the power button until the
RED power indicator is o;
Hold

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Please select one of the audio cables below to connect the Base Unit and your TV.
Analog (RCA) audio cable
1Connect the Base Unit with one end of the analog (RCA) audio cable;
(Red connector to Red port; White connector to White port)
2Connect 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)
AUDIO OUT
L R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
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Installation of Base Unit to television
Getting started

Optical audio cable
1Switch“Audio input mode switch” into“Optical audio input”;
2Connect one end of the optical audio cable with the optical audio-in port of the Base Unit;
3Connect the other end of the optical audio cable with the optical audio-out port of the TV.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
L R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
1
2
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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Coaxial audio cable
1Switch“Audio input mode switch” into“Coaxial audio input”;
2Connect one end of the coaxial audio cable with the coaxial audio-in port of the Base Unit;
3Connect the other end of the coaxial audio cable with the coaxial audio-out port of the TV.
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
L R
OPTICAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALAUDIO IN DC IN
1
2
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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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.
Connect the AC power adaptor
1Plug the A/C power adaptor into wall socket;
2Connect the A/C power adaptor with the Base Unit.
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Note
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Getting started

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1Plug the AC adaptor into wall socket;
2Connect the Base Unit with the AC adaptor;
3Insert the PAE-380 handset into the charging port of the Base Unit;
4Remove the PAE-380 handset from the Base Unit when the power indicator
is o for complete charging.
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2
3
By Base Unit
The Base Unit can still charge the Personal Audio Enhancer when the Base Unit is o.
Note
Charging PAE-380 handset either by the Base Unit or USB charger
Getting started

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Coaxial audio cable
1Plug the micro-USB charger into wall socket;
2Connect the PAE-380 handset with the micro-USB charger for charging;
3Disconnect the PAE-380 handset from the micro-USB charger after the charging is completed;
4Unplug the micro-USB charger from the wall socket.
By micro-USB charger
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The PAE-380 handset can be only charged through the micro-USB charger of VitaSound.
WARNING

Coaxial audio cable
Power Indicator Status for Charging
Solid Red:
Charging.
O:
Charging is completed.
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.
Note
Complete charging time (by Base Unit/micro-USB charger):
approximately 5 Hours
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