User Manual

FCC ID: EOA-24MFA

Users Manual

Download: PDF
FCCID_4171016

Remote Microphone + O P E R AT I O N S M A N U A L

Table of Contents Overview������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Basic Use������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Daily Use �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Wearing the Remote Mic +������������������������������������������� 10 Pairing with Hearing Aids ��������������������������������������������� 11 Pairing with Bluetooth Devices������������������������������������� 13 Using the Input Mode Button��������������������������������������� 14 Remote Microphone ����������������������������������������������������� 14 Bluetooth Phone and Audio ����������������������������������������� 15 Teleloop System ������������������������������������������������������������ 17 FM System��������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Line-In ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Start/Stop Audio Streaming ����������������������������������������� 18 Assembling the Power Adapter������������������������������������� 19 Troubleshooting������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Safety Information��������������������������������������������������������� 23 Regulatory Notices �������������������������������������������������������� 27

2 | Overview Overview | 3 Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone + 4 is designed to stream audio from different audio 8 sources directly to your 2.4 GHz wireless hearing aids. 1 When worn by a distant speaker in noisy environments, the Remote Mic + functions as an assistive listening device. The Remote Mic + can also interface with the following audio sources: 7 6 • Bluetooth A2DP profile (for example, music) • Bluetooth Handsfree profile (phone calls) 9 • Teleloop systems • FM systems • Line-in audio 3 Streaming – Audio or sound transmitted wirelessly from 5 2 the Remote Mic + directly to your hearing aids. Package Contents • Remote Mic + 1. Multi-Function Button 6. Input Mode LEDs 2. MicroUSB Jack 7. Input Mode Button • Power Adapter 3. Volume Buttons 8. Microphone • USB-to-microUSB cable 4. Status Indicator LED 9. FM Receiver Jack • Operations Manual 5. Clip Optional Accessories • Europin FM receiver • Line-In Cable (part #91259-000) • Lanyard (part #91324-000)

4 | Overview Overview | 5 Overview Slow Pulsing Low battery condition 1. Multi-Function Button Red • Controls operational state of Starkey Hearing Solid Red Possible fault condition Technologies Remote Microphone + 5. Clip 2. MicroUSB Jack • Affixes Remote Mic + to clothing or lanyard • Recharges via USB-to-microUSB cable 6. Input Mode LEDs • Plays line-in audio via optional cable ICON AUDIO SOURCE 3. Volume Buttons Remote Microphone • Press and release to adjust stream volume (refer to page 14) Bluetooth Phone and Audio Tip: Stream Volume can also be adjusted via the Thrive (refer to page 15) Hearing Control app, Starkey Hearing Technologies Teleloop (refer to page 17) Remote, and/or hearing aid user controls. Review your hearing aid operation manual or contact your hearing FM System (refer to page 17) professional for details on your particular system setup. Line-In (refer to page 17) 4. Status Indicator LED 7. Input Mode Button • Identifies the operational state of the • Changes audio source Remote Mic + 8. Microphones LED OPERATIONAL STATE • Picks up speaker’s voice during remote mic use Off Power is off • Picks up your voice during Bluetooth phone Slow Pulsing  ower is on, but no active P calls Green Bluetooth connection 9. FM Receiver Jack Slow Pulsing  ower is on plus an active P • Accepts Europin FM Receivers Blue Bluetooth connection

6 | Basic Use Basic Use | 7 Basic Use 5. To access audio from a Bluetooth device , it 1. To turn on Starkey Hearing must be connected to the Technologies Remote Remote Mic + (denoted Microphone +, press the by a slow pulsing blue multi-function button for status indicator LED). 2 seconds and release when the green LED appears. 1 • Note: Prior to streaming Bluetooth audio for the first 2. Ensure your hearing aids are time, pair your Bluetooth powered on. device with the Remote • Note: Prior to streaming Mic +. Refer to Pairing audio for the first time, your with Bluetooth Devices hearing aids will need to be on page 13. 5 paired to the Remote Mic +. Refer to Pairing with Hearing 2 Aids on page 11. 6. To adjust the stream volume, 3. To start audio streaming, press the + or - button. • Open Thrive Hearing Control and select 7. To stop streaming, do one of Start Streaming. the following: • Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming • Turn off the Remote Mic +. 6 on page 18 for additional options. • Open Thrive Hearing Control and select Stop 4. To change the audio source, Streaming. press and release the input • Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming mode button. Repeat until you on page 18 for additional options. reach the desired input mode. 4

8 | Daily Use Daily Use | 9 Daily Use Recharging Status Power On Press the multi-function button for Power Charge State LED 2 seconds and release when the Off Recharging Solid Green LED illuminates. Off Complete Off Power Off Solid green briefly interupted On Recharging by other LED status behaviors Press the multi-function button for 2 seconds and release when the On Complete Off LED turns off. Battery Low Tip: Recharging the Remote Mic + can take longer LED slowly pulses red. Provides an while streaming audio. Recharging will be faster audible indicator tone to hearing when the Remote Mic + is off. aids every 5 minutes. Battery Recharge Attach the microUSB end of the charging cable to the microUSB jack on Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone +. Attach the USB end of the charging cable to a female USB jack on the enclosed power adapter.

10 | Wearing the Remote Mic + Pairing | 11 Wearing the Remote Mic + Pairing with Hearing Aids Starkey Hearing Technologies For Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Remote Microphone + can be Microphone + to interact with your hearing aid(s), affixed to clothing or worn on you must first pair the Remote Mic + with each a lanyard. When your audio hearing aid. You only need to perform this action one source is the Remote Mic or time, as they should automatically recognize each a Bluetooth device in phone other when both are powered on and within wireless mode , the Remote Mic + operating range.* should be within 8 inches To pair the Remote Mic + with your hearing aid(s): (20cm) of the speaker’s mouth. 1. Ensure your hearing aids are not connected to Clip – Press the clip as shown. Slide nearby Bluetooth devices. To do this, clip opening onto clothing and release clip. Ensure the Remote Mic + • Disable Bluetooth on your mobile phone. is securely affixed to clothing. • Power off any nearby Starkey Hearing Lanyard (optional) – Technologies TV or Remote Mic + accessories, which you previously paired to your hearing aids. 1. Gently press the clip as shown. 2. Power off, then power on your hearing aids. 2. Insert lanyard loop into clip opening and lift loop toward top 3. Place your hearing aids within 6 inches (15 cm) of clip. Release clip. Ensure the of the Remote Mic +. Volume + lanyard is securely attached to 4. Press the Input Mode and the Remote Mic +. Volume Up (+) buttons 3. Place lanyard around neck. simultaneously for 7 seconds until the LED Input status indicator alternately Mode blinks blue and red. *Typical operating range is up to 10 meters (~30 feet). Operational range may be reduced by environmental factors, such as obstructions, interference, and human body positioning. Larger operational distances are achievable, though audio quality and connectivity may decrease.

12 | Pairing Pairing | 13 5. For a set of hearing aids: Pairing with Bluetooth Devices First LED Second Pairing Result Next Step For Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote blink LED blink Microphone + to wirelessly receive audio from Both hearing aids Complete your Bluetooth device, you must first pair them: paired Only one hearing Repeat steps 1. Ensure the Remote Mic + is aid paired 1–5 powered on and not Bluetooth- n/a No hearing aids Repeat steps connected to other devices (the paired 1–5 green LED will be slowly pulsing). 2. Press the Input Mode and 6. For a single hearing aid: Volume Down (-) buttons simultaneously for 7 LED blink Pairing Result Next Step seconds until the LED status Volume − Successful Complete indicator rapidly blinks blue. Unsuccessful Repeat steps 1 – 4 3. Put your Bluetooth device and 6 Input into pairing mode. When Mode Remote Mic + appears, select it. • Note: Review your Bluetooth device operations manual for more details. 4. The Remote Mic + LED provides the pairing status: • Successful – green LED for 2 seconds • Unsuccessful – red LED for 2 seconds

14 | Input Mode/Remote Microphone Bluetooth Phone and Audio | 15 Using the Input Mode Button Bluetooth Phone and Audio View Current Audio Source Conduct Phone Calls (Handsfree Profile) If Input Mode LED is off, press button to temporarily (A) You hear the phone call in your illuminate the LED. Press hearing aids. (B) Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone + picks up your voice and transmits it back to the mobile phone. Change to Different Audio Source Listen to Music (A2DP Profile) While Input Mode LED is illuminated, press button to You hear the streamed audio in your move to next available audio source. hearing aids. General Bluetooth Funtionality Remote Microphone Pair with Bluetooth Remote Mic + can pair with up to 8 Starkey Hearing Technologies Devices Bluetooth devices. Remote Microphone + automatically Connect with When both are powered on and within optimizes the microphone settings Bluetooth Device wireless operating range, the Remote Mic + and paired Bluetooth device should based on its physical orientation. automatically connect and the LED status indicator slowly pulses blue. The Remote Focus on one person when Mic + can connect with up to 2 Bluetooth background noise is present devices at a time. When worn by a speaker, the Remote Listening to Music Ensure your input mode is Bluetooth on (or Other Streamed the Remote Mic +. Play audio on your Mic + automatically prioritizes sound Audio) Bluetooth device and it will be seamlessly from above while reducing sound routed to your hearing aids. levels from other directions. Listen to multiple nearby speakers in quiet environments When placed horizontally on its clip, it receives sound from all directions.

16 | Bluetooth Phone and Audio Teleloop System/FM System/Line-In | 17 Phone Call Features Teleloop System Change to When Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Bluetooth Audio Microphone + detects an incoming or Source outgoing phone call, it automatically changes Microphone + can receive audio from to the Bluetooth audio source. a teleloop system (available in some Accept Incoming When you hear the ringtone schools, theaters, places of worship, Call in your hearing aids, briefly press the multi-function etc.). Wearing the Remote Mic + in button. a vertical orientation provides best Reject Incoming When you hear the ringtone performance. Call in your hearing aids, press the multi-function button for more than 2 seconds. FM System Release the button after the ringtone stops. When an optional FM transmitter is End Call During active phone call, attached via the Europin connector, briefly press the multi- Starkey Hearing Technologies function button. Remote Microphone + can receive Transfer Call During active phone call, between mobile press the multi-function audio from a FM system. In this phone and button for more than 2 mode, the user can wear the Remote Mic + seconds. This lets you Remote Mic + or place the Remote directly conduct the call on the phone itself. Re-press Mic + on a nearby stable surface. the button for more than 2 seconds to move the call back to the Remote Mic +. Line-In Make an Dial the phone number on your Bluetooth When an optional Line-In cable is Outgoing Call device. The phone call will be automatically routed to your hearing aids. attached via the microUSB jack, Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone + can obtain audio from a non-Bluetooth- enabled mobile phone, MP3 player, tablet, or computer. In this mode, the user typically places the Remote Mic + on a nearby stable surface.

18 | Start/Stop Audio Streaming Assembling the Power Adapter | 19 Start/Stop Audio Streaming Assembling the Power Adapter Audio streaming from Starkey Hearing Technologies Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone + Remote Microphone + may be started (or stopped) may include a variety of plug configurations for in a variety of ways: use in different countries. If the power adapter requires assembly: • Thrive Hearing Control: Open the App on your mobile phone or tablet. Select the option to start/stop streaming. 1. Select the appropriate plug • Starkey Hearing Technologies configuration used in your Remote: If preconfigured by country. your hearing professional, press the Favorite button. 1 • Hearing aid user control: If preconfigured by your hearing professional, a specific gesture (e.g. a Long Press on a user control) can start/stop streaming. 2. Slide the plug onto the Audio streaming will also stop when: power adapter until it snaps into place. • An incoming audio signal is not detected. 2 • The Remote Mic + is turned off. An audible indicator may play in your hearing aids to signal the start/stop of audio streaming. 3. To remove the plug, press the tab and slide the plug away from the cable. 3

20 | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting | 21 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS One (or both) Hearing aids may Move closer to Remote Audio stream Volume streamed Press volume + or – button hearing aids be on the edge of Mic +. is too loud or from Remote Mic + on Remote Mic +. unexpectedly wireless range. too soft. to hearing aid not drops out optimal. Battery level in • Replace hearing aid of audio hearing aid can battery with new one. Volume of audio Adjust volume level of streaming. no longer support source is not audio source until better • Recharge your hearing audio streaming. optimal. sound quality is achieved. aid, if applicable. Large object, such For best performance, Remote Remote Mic + may Move Remote Mic + closer as furniture or a wall, your hearing aids should Mic Mode: be too far from to speaker’s mouth. may be degrading be within line-of-sight of Difficult to speaker. signal. Remote Mic +. hear speaker Remote Mic + may Provide clear access from in noisy Wireless connection To restart the audio stream, be covered by Remote Mic + to speaker’s environments. with Remote Mic + follow steps in the Start/ clothing or poorly voice. was lost. Stop Audio Streaming positioned. section. Bluetooth Remote Mic + may Move Remote Mic + closer Streamed Low battery level in Recharge Remote Mic +. Mode: Caller be too far from your to your mouth or speak audio quality Remote Mic +. cannot hear mouth. louder. is distorted. your voice Volume of audio Adjust volume level of audio during phone source is not source until better sound calls. optimal. quality is achieved. LED is slowly Hearing aids are Manually start the audio Streamed Bluetooth Mode: Move Bluetooth device pulsing green not ready to receive stream via Thrive Hearing audio quality Bluetooth device closer to Remote Mic +. or blue, but audio streams. Control, Starkey Hearing is inconsistent. may be on the edge no streamed Technologies Remote, or of wireless range. sounds are hearing aid user control. Telecoil Mode: Re-orient Remote Mic + heard in the Remote Mic + may into a vertical position. hearing aids. not be positioned for optimal streaming.

22 | Troubleshooting Safety Information | 23 Troubleshooting Safety Information Required Information SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according LED is slowly Hearing aids are Move closer to Remote to local regulations. pulsing green not within wireless Mic +. or blue, but range. no streamed Instructions for Disposal of Old Electronics Hearing aids are not Follow steps in Pairing with sounds are Starkey Hearing Technologies encourages, and your local community laws may paired with Remote Hearing Aids section. require, that your Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone + be disposed heard in the Mic +. of via your local electronics recycling/disposal process. hearing aids. No incoming audio • Turn on the electronic The below instructions are provided for the benefit of disposal/recycling signal is available. audio source. personnel. Please include this manual when disposing of your Remote Mic +. • Unmute or increase For Disposal/Recycling Personnel Only volume on electronic This product contains a Lithium Ion Polymer battery. To remove this battery: audio source. • Power off the Remote Mic +. • Ensure loop or FM system is present. • Pry apart the housing halves with a small screwdriver. LED is solid Possible error Turn off Remote Mic +, wait • Cut the battery wires from the circuit board to prevent accidental shorting. red. condition. 30 seconds, and then turn • Pry the battery away from the housing using a wide flat blade. it on. Input Mode Something is absent Attach line-in cable, attach Intended Use LED is rapidly from current audio FM receiver, or reestablish The Remote Mic + is an accessory to a 2.4 GHz wireless air conduction hearing aid. blinking. source. your Bluetooth connection. It is intended as a wireless transmitter of sound from a variety of audio sources to air conduction hearing aids. When worn by a distant speaker in noisy environments, Input Mode Input Mode LED Press Input Mode button to it functions as an assistive listening device. It also connects to loop signals, FM LED is not is turned off to illuminate the Input Mode signals when an Europin FM receiver is attached, analog line-in audio, and standard illuminated. conserve battery LED. Bluetooth audio. power. The Remote Mic + is classified as a Type B applied part under the IEC 60601-1 medical instrument standard. Desired Input Something is Attach line-in cable, attach Mode not missing from desired FM receiver, or reestablish The Remote Mic + is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, it is still possible that you may available. input. your Bluetooth connection. experience interference caused by power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, Unable Remote Mic + Follow steps in Pairing with electromagnetic fields from other medical devices, radio signals and electrostatic discharges. to pair is already in an Bluetooth Devices section. with more active Bluetooth The Remote Mic + is designed to be cleaned with a damp cloth moistened with than one connection. soapy water. Bluetooth device.

24 | Safety Information Safety Information | 25 If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as Although the Remote Mic + is not formally certified (IP rated) for protection against dust or defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your Remote Mic + might cause water ingress, per IEC 60529, it has been tested to the IP 5X level. This means that the interference with your medical device, please contact your physician or the Remote Mic + is protected from dust. manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of disturbance. The Remote Mic + should not be used during an MRI procedure or in a hyperbaric The battery in your Remote Mic + is not replaceable. Do not attempt to replace the chamber. The Remote Mic + is not formally certified to operate in explosive battery. The Remote Mic + does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not open atmospheres such as may be found in coal mines or certain chemical factories. or modify it. Do not connect the Remote Microphone+ to any devices not described in this Use on Aircrafts manual. The expected service life of the Remote Microphone+ is 3 years. The Remote Mic + should not be used on aircrafts unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. Wireless Technical Description Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone+ operates in the 2.4- 2.4835 International Use GHz band with a maximum effective radiated power of 8 dBm with transmission The Remote Mic + is approved to operate at radio frequencies that are specific to your modulation type of 1M12FXD and 1.1 MHz bandwidth. The receiver section of the country or region and might not be approved for use outside your country or region. radio has a bandwidth of 2 MHz. Be aware that operation during international travel may cause interference with other The Remote Microphone+ has been tested to, and has passed, the following electronic devices, or other electronic devices may cause interference with your Remote emissions and immunity tests: Mic +. • IEC 60601-1-2 radiated and conducted emissions requirements for a Group 1 Your Remote Mic + is designed to operate and be stored within the temperature Class B device as stated in CISPR 11. range of -10˚C (14˚F) to 45˚C (113˚F) and relative humidity range of 10%-95%. • Harmonic distortion and voltage fluctuations affecting the power input source We are required by regulations to provide the following warnings: as stated in Table 2 of IEC 60601-1-2. WARNING: Use of the Remote Mic + directly next to other electronic equipment • RF radiated immunity at a field level of 10 V/m between 80 MHz and 2.7 GHz should be avoided because it could result in improper performance. If such use as well as higher field levels from communications devices as stated in Table 9 is necessary, note as to whether your hearing aids and the other equipment are of IEC 60601-1-2. operating normally. • Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields at a field level of 30 A/m. WARNING: Use of accessories, components or replacement parts other than • Immunity to ESD levels of +/- 8 kV conducted discharge and +/- 15 kV air those provided by the manufacturer of the Remote Mic + could result in increased discharge. electromagnetic emissions and decreased electromagnetic immunity and could result in degradation of performance. • Immunity to electrical fast transients on the power input at a level of +/- 2 kV at a 100 Hz repetition rate. WARNING: If Portable Radio Frequency communications equipment is used closer than 30 cm (12 inches) from your Remote Mic +, degradation of the • Immunity to surges on the power input of +/- 1 kV line to line. performance of your hearing aid could result. If this occurs, move away from the communications equipment. • Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by RF fields on the power input as stated in Table 6 of IEC 60601-1-2. • Immunity to voltage dips and interruptions on the power input as stated in Table 6 of IEC 60601-1-2.

26 | Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices | 27 Starkey Hearing Technologies Regulatory Notices 6700 Washington Ave. South FCC ID: EOA-24MFA Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA IC: 6903A-24MFA (Model 900) FCC/IC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with ISED Canada’s Wm. F. Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BX any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation United Kingdom of the device. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note FCC/ISDE Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et avec les normes RSS de licence d’ISDE Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis à deux conditions: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2) cet appareil doit This device produces radio accepter toute interference reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer frequency energy. Interference des fonctionnements du dispositif. may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the NOTE: Le manufacturier n’est pas responsable de l’interférence créée par la following symbol. modification de cet équipement lors de l’écoute du téléviseur ou de la radio. De tells modifications pourraient entrainer la révocation de l’autorité de l’utilisateur à opérer cet équipement. Class II device Hereby, Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that Starkey Hearing Technologies Remote Microphone+ is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration Dispose of properly of Conformity can be obtained from the following addresses and from docs.starkeyhearingtechnologies.com Consult operations manual

© 2018 Starkey Hearing Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 86165-007 5/18 BKLT3010-00-EE-SG


Document Created: 2018-12-04 15:08:30
Document Modified: 2018-12-04 15:08:30
© 2024 FCC.report
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC