Geemarc LoopHEAR 10 User Manual

Amplified hearing assistant

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Please refer to our website:

www.geemarc.com for an up to date user

guide, as there may be important updates and

changes you need to be aware of.

CONTENTS .............................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3

Unpacking the LoopHEAR

TM

10 ................................. 4

DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 5

General Description .................................................. 5

INSTALLATION ........................................................ 8

Setting Up ................................................................. 8

USING THE LoopHEARTM10 ................................... 9

Turning the LoopHEAR

TM

10 On and Off ................... 9

Tone and Balance Setting ........................................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 11

SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................ 12

GUARANTEE .......................................................... 13

FCC STATEMENT ................................................... 14

RECYCLING DIRECTIVES ..................................... 15

CONTENTS

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Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc
LoopHEAR

TM

10. The LoopHEARTM10 is a
rechargeable assistive listening device. It amplifies
speech together with sounds from a variety of sources
like TV, radio and telephone.

The LoopHEAR

TM

10 can be used as an alternative to

Hearing Aids when using headphones.

It is important that you read the instructions below in
order to use your Geemarc LoopHEAR

TM

10 to their full
potential. Keep this user guide in a safe place for future
reference.

INTRODUCTION

Note: users of digital hearing aids must make

sure their aids have been programmed for use
with the ‘T’ setting.

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Unpacking the LoopHEAR

TM

10

When unpacking the LoopHEARTM10, you should find
the following in the box:

• LoopHEAR

TM

10 Conversation Piece

• Headset with rubber ear cushions

• 3.7V Li-po Rechargeable Battery

• Micro usb / usb cable for recharging

• Lanyard (option)

• A microphone with "holder" and 3m lead (option)

• A belt clip

• 1 User Guide

For product support and help visit our website at

www.geemarc.com

telephone [phone]

or fax [phone]

INTRODUCTION

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General Description

DESCRIPTION

On/Off
Volume
control wheel.

Charge and
On LED

Charging
Port
Micro USB
(5.0 V DC)

Microphone
Port

Mode Switch
(MIC or T)

LH10
Conversation
Piece

Headset port

Internal
Microphone

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DESCRIPTION

Battery
Compartment
Cover

Belt Clip

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DESCRIPTION

Space for
Battery-pack
or batteries

Tone &
Balance
Setting

Plug for the
battery
pack

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Setting Up

Open the battery compartment. Connect the supplied
rechargeable battery (3.7V) into the battery
compartment located on the rear of the LH10
Conversation Piece.

Or insert 2 single batteries (1.5V AAA non
rechargeable) instead of the set battery supplied.

With AAA battery mode, if the 'On' LED turns red
when in use, the LH10 needs to have new batteries
( No Red LED indication when using the rechargeable
battery).

To charge the battery, connect the supplied USB cable
to the micro USB socket on the left hand side of the
unit and then into the USB to PC or standard power
supply 5V DC. The power supply LED turns red..

Headset

Insert the headset lead into the headset port found on
the base of the Communication Piece.

INSTALLATION

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Turning the LoopHEAR

TM

10 On and Off

Switch the headset on. Ensure the mode switch is set
to

(MIC). Roll the On/Off Volume control wheel

upwards. The On LED will display Green. Adjust the
Volume to a comfortable level by rolling the On/Off
Volume control wheel.

To turn the LH10 off or on, roll the On/Off Volume
control wheel downwards. The Green LED will switch
off and OFF will be showing on the On/Off Volume
control wheel

The LH10 can be used in rooms especially equipped
with a magnetic loop (conference …etc) due to its "built
in T coil". Simply by setting the mode switch to T, the
LH10 will receive the emitted magnetic waves then
amplify them to your headset. You will receive all the
benefits of the "built in T coil".

USING THE LH10

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An external microphone (option) can be connected in
the socket

"Mic", then set the switch to "Mic"

position , in this case the "built in T coil" is disabled.

Microphone

The LH10 is built with an internal microphone which
enables you to hear all the surrounding sounds.

Tone and Balance Setting

The tone ( ) and Balance ( ) can be
adjusted by using the controls found within the
battery compartment.

USING THE LH10

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The 'On' LED is Red

• Charge the battery if the battery pack is used or

replace with new batteries if standard AAA batteries
are installed.

The LH10 appears not to be working

• Make sure that the headset is securely plugged in

• Make sure that the volume is correctly adjusted

• Make sure that the battery is fully charged or use

good batteries.

• Make sure the mode switch is set to MIC if using

headset/earpiece or T if using an induction loop.

The LH10 Is not charging

• Make sure that the power supply cord is plugged in

correctly i.e. into a working wall socket and into the
LH10 Conversation Piece

• Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly and is

of the recommended type

TROUBLESHOOTING

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General

Do not open the unit. Contact the helpline for all repairs.

Cleaning

Clean the LH10 with a soft cloth. Never use polishes or
cleaning agents - they could damage the finish or the
electrics inside.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Always ensure there is a free flow of air over the

surfaces of the LH10.
Do not place any part of your product in water and do

not use it in damp or humid conditions e.g. bathrooms.
Do not expose your product to fire or other hazardous

conditions.
Avoid touching the LH10 Conversation Piece with

clothing or hands, as this can create excessive noise.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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From the moment your Geemarc product is purchased,
Geemarc guarantee it for the period of 2 years. During
this time, all repairs or replacements (at our discretion)
are free of charge. Should you experience a problem
then contact our help line or visit our website at
www.geemarc.com. The guarantee does not cover
accidents, negligence or breakages to any parts. The
product must not be tampered with or taken apart by
anyone who is not an authorised Geemarc
representative. The Geemarc guarantee in no way
limits your legal rights.

IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR
GUARANTEE AND MUST BE RETAINED AND
PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY
CLAIM.

DECLARATION: Geemarc Telecom SA hereby
declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive 2014/30/UE.

The declaration of conformity may be consulted at
www.geemarc.com

GUARANTEE

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FCC CLASS B

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and 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. 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:

• Re-orient 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.

NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this devise must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

FCC STATEMENT

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The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
has been put in place for the products at the end of
their useful life are recycled in the best way.

When this product is finished with, please do not put it
in your domestic waste bin.

Please use one of the following disposal options:

- Remove the batteries and deposit them in an

appropriate WEEE skip. Deposit the product in an
appropriate WEEE skip.

- Or, hand the old product to the retailer. If you

purchase a new one, they should accept it.

Thus if you respect these instructions you ensure
human health and environmental protection.

All electrical and electronic products including batteries
should be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

RECYCLING DIRECTIVES

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Voir sur notre site internet si une version plus

récente de cette notice d’utilisation est

disponible.

www.geemarc.com

SOMMAIRE ............................................................ 16

INTRODUCTION .................................................... 17

Contenu du LoopHEAR

TM

10 .................................. 18

DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 19

Général ................................................................... 19

INSTALLATION ...................................................... 22

Batteries .................................................................. 22

UTILISATION ......................................................... 23

Marche/Arrêt – Volume ........................................... 23

Ajustement tonalité –balance .................................. 24

EN CAS DE PROBLEME ....................................... 25

SECURITE .............................................................. 26

GARANTIE ............................................................. 27

Déclaration de conformité de la FCC .................. 28

REGLES DE RECYCLAGE .................................... 29

SOMMAIRE

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Félicitations pour l’achat du Geemarc LoopHEARTM10.
Le LoopHEAR

TM

10 est un appareil rechargeable d’aide
à l’écoute. Il amplifie les conversations ou toute autre
source sonore comme la TV, radio ou téléphone.

Il peut aussi être utilisé avec un appareil auditif. Si
vous utilisez une boucle magnétique à la place du
casque, la caractéristique "bobine- T " du LH10 permet
d’être complémentaire à votre appareil.

Veuillez lire attentivement cette notice avant d'utiliser le
Geemarc LH10. Gardez-la soigneusement pour un
usage futur.

Note: Assurez vous que votre appareil auditif

possède bien la position "T"

INTRODUCTION