Bernafon TV ADAPTER 2 Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for Use
Installation Guide

TV ADAPTER 2

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General Warnings 6

Introduction 8

TV Adapter 2 Overview 9

Installation 11

Activating the TV Adapter 2 for the First Time 12

Connecting the TV Adapter 2 to a Power Outlet 13

Connecting the TV Adapter 2 to the TV 14

Pairing SoundGate with the TV Adapter 2 24

Instructions for Use 29

TV Listening 30

SelectMe 33

Visual Indicators 34

Additional Information 35

Technical Information 36

Information and Explanation of Symbols 41

Service 42

Table of Contents

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
TV Adapter 2 wireless accessory. Your TV Adapter 2
is intended to be used together with Bernafon
SoundGate devices and Bernafon wireless hearing
instruments.

Great care and attention has been paid to ensure
that your device has the highest quality and is easy
to use and maintain.

Please read the entire contents of this booklet
before using your TV Adapter 2. It contains
instructions and important information about its use
and handling.

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General Warnings

Familiarize yourself with the following general
warnings before using your TV Adapter 2.

Products to be connected to external
equipment

The safety of the use of the TV Adapter 2

with the auxiliary input cable is determined
by the external signal source. When the input
cable is connected to mains-operated
equipment, this equipment must comply with
IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety
standards.

The TV Adapter 2 is designed to comply with

the most stringent Standards of International
Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, the
TV Adapter 2 may cause interference with
other medical devices. Please contact
relevant personnel to obtain permission
before using the TV Adapter 2 in hospitals or
similar venues.

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The TV Adapter 2 is not a toy and therefore

should be kept out of the reach of children
and anyone else who might swallow parts or
otherwise cause injury to themselves.
Special attention should be paid to smaller
components in order to prevent children from
swallowing them and choking. If a part is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

The TV Adapter 2 must never be washed
or immersed in water or other liquids.

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Introduction

The following items are included within your
TV Adapter 2 package and will be covered within
this instruction guide:

RCA cable

Power adapter

Installation Guide and
Instructions for Use

TV Adapter 2

Model: BS-F200

TOSLINK
cable

SCART adapter Mini jack adapter

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TV Adapter 2 Overview

Power indicator TV indicator

Front View

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SelectMe

Back View

Power input

RCA connector
port left and right

TOSLINK
“IN” and “OUT”

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INSTALLATION

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Activating the TV Adapter 2
for the First Time

The following pages offer easy step-by-step
instructions on how to install and operate your
TV Adapter 2 device.

Before you can use the TV solution together with
your hearing instruments, the TV Adapter 2 must
be connected to a power outlet and to the TV.

All needed parts for the installation are included
in the package.

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Connecting the TV Adapter 2
to a Power Outlet

Start by connecting the TV Adapter 2 to a power
outlet. Use the power adapter included within the
TV Adapter 2 packaging.

1 Plug the power cord into the power input jack

on the TV Adapter 2.

2 Plug the power supply into the mains wall

socket.

3 Check that the power is turned on. After a few

seconds the power indicator on the front of the
TV Adapter 2 will illuminate green.

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Connecting the TV Adapter 2
to the TV

You can connect the TV Adapter 2 in four different
ways.

Connection Page

TOSLINK (either digital stereo
PCM or Dolby® Digital*)

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RCA audio output (L + R) 18

Mini jack output
(typically headphone output)

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SCART audio output (L + R) 22

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

Please see the following pages for a solution

which ts your TV.

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L

R

Audio

Out

TOSLINK, p. 16 RCA, p. 18

Mini jack, p.

20 SCAR T, p. 22

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Connecting Using TOSLINK

Place the TV Adapter 2 in a suitable spot near
your T V.

1 Remove the plastic cap from the TOSLINK

cable.

2 Connect the TOSLINK cable to the TOSLINK

output on your TV/home theatre system.

3 Connect the TOSLINK cable to the TOSLINK

input on the TV Adapter 2.

4 The TOSLINK output on the TV Adapter 2 may

be used to connect other TOSLINK devices
such as external Dolby® Decoders and surround
sound systems. An additional TOSLINK cable is
then needed.

5 Refer to page 24 for pairing of the

TV Adapter 2 with your SoundGate device.

It may be necessary to congure your TV

so that the correct audio output is available
on the TOSLINK output.

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Connecting Using RCA

Place the TV Adapter 2 in a suitable spot near
your T V.

1 Connect the RCA cable to the RCA output on

your TV or home theatre system. (Typically
marked “L – R AUDIO OUT“ and found on the
TV back or bottom panel.)

2 Connect the RCA cable to the RCA connector

ports on the back of the TV Adapter 2.

3 Refer to page 24 for pairing of the

TV Adapter 2 with your SoundGate device.

It may be necessary to congure your TV

so that the correct audio output is available
on the RCA output.

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Connecting Using Mini Jack Adapter

Place the TV Adapter 2 in a suitable spot near
your T V.

1 Connect the RCA cable to the mini jack adapter.
2 Connect the mini jack to the TV

(typically, it is the headphone output).

3 Connect the RCA connectors to the TV Adapter 2

RCA connector ports.

4 Refer to page 24 for pairing the TV Adapter 2

with your SoundGate device.

The TV speakers may be muted when
connecting to the headphone output,
and sound will only be heard through your
hearing instruments.

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TUO

IN

L

R

POWER

SEL

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Connecting Using SCART

Place the TV Adapter 2 in a suitable spot near
your T V.

1 Connect the RCA cable to the red and white

terminals on the SCART adapter.

2 Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART

output on your TV.

3 Connect the RCA connectors to the TV Adapter 2

RCA connector ports.

4 Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV Adapter 2

with your SoundGate device.

The audio output on the SCART connector
can be dependent on the source selected
on the TV.

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TUO

IN

L

R

POWER

SEL

L

R

Audio

Out

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Pairing SoundGate
with the TV Adapter 2

TV Adapter 2 may be used with all versions of

SoundGate. The rst time your SoundGate is used

with the TV Adapter 2, the SoundGate must be
paired to the TV Adapter 2.

Please read the following instructions, specic to

the version of your SoundGate device.

SoundGate 3 SoundGate
SoundGate 2

Pairing is done only once and will normally
not have to be repeated.

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Pairing with SoundGate 3/SoundGate 2

Ensure the TV Adapter 2 is connected to a power
outlet and the SoundGate battery is charged and
powered ON. The TV indicator on the TV Adapter 2
and the LED indicator on the SoundGate should be
illuminated green.

1 Press and hold the SoundGate Power Key

for 5 – 6 seconds until the SoundGate
LED indicator starts flashing blue rapidly.

2 Place the SoundGate on top of the TV Adapter 2–

the pairing can take up to 60 seconds.
The pairing is completed when the TV Adapter 2
Power indicator turns blue and then stable orange.

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3 When the Power indicator on the TV Adapter 2

and the TV indicator on the SoundGate are both
stable orange, the TV Adapter 2 is connected
with the SoundGate and ready to stream audio.

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Pairing with SoundGate

Ensure the TV Adapter 2 is connected to a power
outlet and the SoundGate battery is charged and
the key lock is in the unlocked (green) position.
The TV indicator on the TV Adapter 2 should be
illuminated green.

1 Press and hold the SoundGate Bluetooth® key for

6 – 8 seconds until the blue light flashes rapidly.

2 Place the SoundGate on top of the

TV Adapter 2 – the pairing can take
up to 60 seconds. The pairing is
completed when the TV Adapter 2
Power indicator turns blue and then
stable orange.

3 When the Power indicator on the

TV Adapter 2 and the Audio Key on the
SoundGate are both stable orange, the
TV Adapter 2 is connected with the SoundGate
and ready to stream audio.

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Notes

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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You may now begin streaming audio from your
TV Adapter 2. Ensure you are within the recom­mended range of 30 meters (98 feet) from the
TV Adapter 2.

Begin Streaming

For optimal use with the TV Adapter 2, ensure the
SoundGate device is worn with the neck strap
antenna and that the hearing instruments are
powered on.

1 Press the TV Key on the SoundGate 3/

SoundGate 2 or the Audio Key on the
SoundGate to begin streaming.

TV Listening

SoundGate 3 SoundGate
SoundGate 2

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2 The TV Key / Audio Key on your SoundGate

device will illuminate orange and the Power
indicator on the TV Adapter 2 will turn from
green to orange. You will hear a confirmation
beep in your hearing instruments followed by
the sound from the connected TV.

Volume Control

Use the volume button on the SoundGate device
to adjust the TV volume level in the hearing
instruments. Adjust the volume by pressing up or

down briey.

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Mute

While watching TV it is possible to switch off the
microphones in your hearing instruments, so that
only the sound from the TV is heard.

Press the Volume Up or Down key for
2 – 3 seconds to mute your hearing instrument

microphones. You will hear a conrmation beep

indicating that the microphones in the hearing
instruments are now muted.

Stop Streaming

Briey press the TV Key / Audio Key on your

SoundGate device to discontinue streaming from
the TV Adapter 2. The TV Key / Audio Key on the
SoundGate device will turn off and the Power
indicator on the TV Adapter 2 will turn green.

Your will hear a conrmation beep in your hearing

instruments.

2 sec.

SoundGate 3 SoundGate
SoundGate 2

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SelectMe

With SoundGate 3/SoundGate 2 you can use
multiple TV Adapters 2 devices (e.g., one in the living
room and one in the bedroom). To use the SelectMe
functionality your SoundGate device must be
programmed with the latest rmware version.
If you are in doubt, please contact your hearing care
professional.

To Switch between the TV Adapter 2 Devices

1 Make sure you are not connected to any

TV Adapter 2, i.e., the SoundGate should be
turned on, but not active.

2 Briefly press the SelectMe button on the back of

the TV Adapter 2 you wish to hear the sound
from.

3 The TV Adapter 2

is automatically
connected. You
will hear a confir­mation beep in your
hearing instruments by the
sound from the connected TV.

SelectMe

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Visual Indicators

Devices

Indicators Power TV Front Power TV

In pairing mode

blinking blinking

TV Adapter 2
streaming from
RCA input

TV Adapter 2
streaming from
TOSLINK input

Unsupported
format on
TOSLINK input

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Range

The TV Adapter 2 has a range of up to 30 meters
(98 feet) to the SoundGate 3/SoundGate 2 device,
depending on furniture and walls. Within this range
you can listen to the TV with good sound quality
(i.e. without “crackle“ sound).

Turn Off the TV Adapter 2

The TV Adapter 2 uses very little power so it is not
necessary to turn it off.

Additional Information

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Technical Information

Due to the limited size available on the device, many
of the relevant approval markings are found in this
document.

The emission power from the TV Adapter 2 is max.

47.4 dBμV/m @ 3 meters and is well below interna-

tional emission limits for Human Exposure. The
TV Adapter 2 complies with international standards
concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility.

This instrument contains a module with:

FCC ID: U28TVBOX03

IC: 1350B-TVBOX03

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules
and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

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FCC Statement

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements,
the device and the antenna for this device must be
installed to ensure a minimum separation distance
of 20 cm or more from a person’s body. Other

operating congurations should be avoided.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi­dential installation. This equipment can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter­ference by one or more of the following measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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IC Statement

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1 This device may not cause interference.
2 This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

End users must follow the specic operating

instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

Changes or modications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Hereby, SBO Hearing A/S declares that this
TV Adapter 2 (model BS-F200) is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declaration of conformity is available at:
SBO Hearing A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark

Use the following switch mode power supply with your
TV Adapter 2: Fuhua, Model No. UE 10W-050020SPC
Input: 100 – 240 V AC, 150 mA, 50 – 60 Hz
Output: 5 V DC 200 mA.

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Information and Explanation
of Symbols

The CE conformity marking indicates
conformance to all applicable European
Directives.

This symbol indicates that it is important
for the user to read and take into account
the relevant information in these
instructions for use.

This sign indicates important safety
information that must be observed to
minimize risks or to avoid hazardous
situations.

Important information for handling and
product safety.

The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates
that the European Directive on waste of
electronic equipment applies.

E2831

EMC and Radio communications
compliance label Australia and
New Zealand

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Service

If the information listed on the previous pages did
not solve a problem you are having with your
TV Adapter 2 device, please contact your hearing
care professional.

Do not attempt to repair your TV Adapter 2 device
yourself.

168042/UK

Place stamp with dispenser name and address here:

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< 15 mm >

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8,15 mm

< >

9.0 mm

< 19 mm >

Placeholder

for FSC logo

04.16/BAG/168042/UK/subject to change

1177

Waste from electronic
equipment must be
handled according to local
regulations.

E2831

SBO Hearing A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.sbohearing.com

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