Hearit M UK user guide To find your local supplier visit www.phonicear.com
table of contents Hearit.............................................................. 4 Hearit features.........................................................5 Hearit accessories....................................................... 6 Hearit instructions.......................................................7 Professional sound confi guration.......................................... 10 Caring for your Hearit................................................... 11 Troubleshooting.................................................... 11-12 Warranty............................................................. 13 Test and approval...................................................... 15 3
All Hearit products are designed to be easy to use, powerful and robust. The renowned sound quality and reliability which Hearit is known for is consistent in all models. The different products are designed to work either with or without hearing aids. This means they are ideal for people who only need a boost in certain circumstances, those that cannot wear or use traditional hearing aids and for those who are undergoing medical treatment. The Hearit range is designed for listening to conversations in busy environments, listening to the TV and presentations made in public buildings. In all of these situations either the microphone or if a loop is present, the tele coil function, can be used to hear what is being said or broadcast. main products in range: Hearit MT: Microphone and Telecoil Hearit M: Microphone Hearit T: Telecoil Hearit SE: Special education 4
Hearit features 1. on/off and volume control To turn Hearit on, off and adjust volume level 1 3 2. indicator lamp To indicate when Hearit is turned on and to choose between the microphone or telecoil setting (MT only) 3. microphone To pick up the sound you want to hear 4. AUX socket for accessories To connect different accessories available for Hearit. (purchased separately) 8 2 4 6 5. battery compartment 6. knobs for neck strap To connect neck strap 7. headphones jack To connect headphones 8. sound configuration (advanced users only) Bass control Gain control Telecoil only Microphone only 5 7 5
Hearit accessories (included with the system) 10. standard headphones (Subject to change due to availability) 10 11 11. neck strap 12. two batteries (LR6, AA, E91, Alkaline penlight) 13. bag (Subject to change due to availability) 12 13 Hearit accessories (not included, sold separately) 890-88-604-00 neckloop 890-88-602-00 vertical headphones 890-88-601-00 ear buds 890-88-616-00 headphones on the ear 890-15-141-00 conference microphone 890-88-610-00 extra pads for ear buds 392-88-103-00 scart cable to connect to TV (8 m) 6 890-88-620-00 TV-box start pack
Hearit instructions 1. install batteries Open the battery cover and put in batteries. Make sure they face the right direction, as shown by the diagram in the battery compartment. Close the cover and check that the indicator lamp lights when you turn on Hearit 2. connect headphones Connect the headphones to the headphones jack. Warning: Do not turn on Hearit before connecting headphones. 3. placing headphones Put on the headphones and adjust the frame so that the pads are centered over your ears. For connection to hearing aids, see point 7. 7
Hearit instructions 4. turn on and adjust volume Roll control wheel forward to turn on and adjust volume. The indicator lamp is lit when Hearit is turned on. When you turn off Hearit, turn the knob all the way to the zero position so that the indicator lamp goes out. NOTE: Do not turn on Hearit before connecting headphones.! Warning! By using Hearit with a sound pressure level that is too high, you may risk impairing your hearing. Therefore: Always make sure to set the volume control correctly according to your hearing.. 5. using it handheld or on table Aim the microphone at the person with whom you are speaking and adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Choose between holding the Hearit in your hand or placing it on a table. When several people are speaking, you will hear better if you move the microphone closer to the person you wish to listen to. 8
Hearit instructions 6. using neck strap The neck strap allows you to hang Hearit around your neck. In a car, you can hang Hearit around the neck of the person you wish to speak with. 7. connection to a hearing aid with telecoil When connecting Hearit to a hearing aid with a T setting, a neckloop is used instead of headphones. 1. Place the neckloop around your neck. 2. Connect the neckloop to Hearit headphones jack. 3. Set the hearing aid to T (telecoil). Turn on Hearit and adjust the volume level. 9
professional sound configuration 9. sound configuration Gain - for more gain, set gain control dip (number 1) to on (up) Bass boost - for more bass, set bass control dip (number 2) to on (up) Telecoil only - to use the telecoil only, set telecoil dip (number 3) to on (up) Microphone only - to use the microphone only, set telecoil dip (number 3) to off (down) and microphone dip (number 4) to off (down). Microphone & Telecoil switchable - to enable switching between microphone and telecoil, set telecoil dip (number 3) to off (down) and michrophone dip (number 4) to on (up) Dip 3 Dip 4 off off Microphone only (M) on off/on Telecoil only (T) off on Switchable mic & telecoil (M/T) Dip 1 Dip 2 off off Gain off Bass boost off on off Gain high Bass boost off on on Gain high Bass boost on off on Gain off Bass boost on 10
replacing batteries When the indicator lamp becomes faint, it is time to replace the batteries. Make sure Hearit is turned off (the volume control should be on zero). Open battery cover and remove old batteries and put in new batteries. Make sure they face the right direction, as shown by the diagram in the battery compartment. Close the cover and check that the indicator lamp lights when you turn on Hearit. caring for your Hearit Handle your Hearit with care. Do not submerge in water. Clean with a cloth or sponge moistened with washing up liquid or synthetic detergent. You can remove the pads on the headphones and clean separately if necessary. troubleshooting Hearit is silent Check that the headphones are connected to the correct jack. See point 2. page 7 Make sure that the sound is turned on. See point 4. page 8 Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. See point 1. page 7 The batteries may be dead. Try new ones. Hearit whistles Most hearing aids are sensitive to feedback if the microphone is too close to the headphones. Increase the distance or lower the volume. 11
troubleshooting Other disturbances All electronic equipment and especially sound amplifiers such as radio/tv sets, tape recorders, hearing aids etc. may be affected by radio waves and magnetic fields. E.g. Hearit may be disturbed by mobile phones (type GSM and others) used within 2-3 meters distance from the amplifier. The disturbance appears as a tone or a buzzing sound. It is not harmful but may lead to a deteriorated sound recording. To achieve the best function of the Hearit it should thus not be used in close proximity of a digital mobile phone. If you still have trouble after trying the ideas above please contact your local supplier (see information on back cover). 12
warranty A fi ve-year limited warranty is issued to the original consumer of this product by Phonic Ear. time period of warranty This warranty will go into effect upon the date of original purchase of this equipment, and will remain in effect for fi ve calendar years from that date as long as the instrument remains the property of the original consumer. what is covered by this warranty Any electronic component which, because of workmanship, manufacturing, or design defects, fails to function properly under normal use during the life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired at no charge for parts or labour when returned to the factory service centre. Postage in is paid by the customer. If it is determined that repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual agreement of the manufacturer and customer. what is not covered by this warranty 1 Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect or accident. 2 Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product brochure, when such items are returned after 90 days from the original purchase. 3 Batteries. 4 Instruments connected, installed used, or adjusted in a manner contrary to instructions provided by the manufacturer. 5 Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or loss of this instrument. The exclusive remedy under this warranty is strictly limited to repair or replacement as herein provided. 6 Products damaged in transit unless investigated by the shipper and returned to the warrantor with the investigation report. 13
Phonic Ear reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its instruments at any time without incurring any obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units previously purchased. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. All expressed and implied warranties will terminate upon the expiration of this written warranty. No representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for us any liability in connection with the sale or use of our products other than as set forth above. The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods. Your distributor may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please consult your distributor for further information. what to do if you need service If you require service under the terms of this warranty, carefully package the instrument to prevent damage and return it to your distributor (see information on back cover). Please provide your receipt, a detailed description of the problem, your full name, billing address and telephone number. 14
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances, that could be dangerous or detrimental to human health and the environment if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with the crossed-out dustbin shown below are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out dustbin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment may not be disposed of with unsorted household waste and that it must be collected separately. In developing and manufacturing your Phonic Ear product, we used high-quality materials and components that can be reused. Thus, when disposing of your waste electrical and electronic equipment, you must use a collection system designated for this purpose, regardless of whether you dispose of your waste at your local waste site or it is collected from your home. Please contact your local authority for further information. test and approval Hearit is approved and CE marked in accordance with the relevant directives. Phonic Ear A/S, Kongebakken 9, 2765 Smørum, Denmark 15
mail@phonicear.com www.phonicear.com Manufactured by: Connected to life Kongebakken 9 2765 Smørum Denmark Phone: +45 3917 7101 Fax: +45 3927 7900 E-mail: mail@phonicear.com Your local representative: 2007 Phonic Ear A/S 921-31-810-00 Rev A 0107