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IELD features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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IELD accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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IELD instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Test and approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
table of contents
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FIELD is a teleloop amplifier. FIELD transfers the sound from TV and radio directly to your hearing
aid (or telemagnetic receiver) and you receive the sound loud and clear.
FIELD function
1 loop connection
To connect teleloop cable
FIELD features
back
2 12V AC connection
To connect 12 volt
power transformer
5 indicator light
Shows that power is on
3 radio/TV connections
To connect radio,
television, etc.
6 volume control
To adjust volume level
7 bass control
To adjust bass levels
8 treble control
To adjust treble levels
1 2 3 4
4 microphone connection
To connect external
microphone
front
65
bottom
7 8
2
English
3
9 teleloop cable
Installed in rooms where
FIELD will be used
FIELD accessories (included with FIELD system)
10 teleloop cable clips
To secure teleloop cable
12 connector set
(optional in some countries)
Includes:
• Adaptor, SCART/phono
• Adaptor: 6,3mm (.25in) plug stereo
to 3,5mm (.125in) stereo jack
• Connector cable: 2m (6.5ft),
3,5mm (.125in) plug stereo to 3,5mm
(.125in) stereo plug
• Stereo cable: 2m (6.5ft),
3,5mm (.125in) stereo plug
to 2 x phono plug
11 screwdriver
To adjust bass and treble
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10
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13 power transformer
(optional in some countries)
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FIELD accessories (not included, sold separately)
English
4
14 clip microphone
Placed in front of source loudspeaker if sound source cannot be
attached to teleloop amplifier by
an output connection. Can also be
used to amplify conversations.
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15 boundary microphone
16 cushion loop
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15
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FIELD instructions
teleloop installation
Place teleloop cable
along wall, floor, or
ceiling of room where
FIELD will be used and
secure with cable clips.
To avoid cable damage,
run cable under carpet,
behind baseboard or
around doorframe.
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1
2
TV
top view of room
sofa
2
door
ATTENTION: Make sure that
teleloop cable is fully stretched
out. If cable is too long, shorten
it to fit room size.
1a
cushion loop installation (optional)
1b
Place cushion loop pad under
a cushion in the seat where
you are listening to the
sound source.
The cushion loop limits the
range of the teleloop and
possible “interference ability”. It
can also be easily moved around
the room if necessary.
FIELD instructions
English
6
connect to TV
Plug one end of the cable (from
connector set) into one of the
Radio/TV connections on back
of FIELD.
Then plug other end of the
cable into Line Out or SCART
connection on TV.
NOTE: Use only cables and jack
plugs supplied by an authorized
Phonic Ear representative/installer or
F
IELD may be damaged.
3
connecting teleloop cables
Remove Loop connector
from back of unit.
Loosen cable connection
screws.
1
1
2
2
Strip ends of cable to
expose 1 cm of wire.
Insert ends of cable into
connector holes and
tighten screws using the
screwdriver.
Replace connector into
Loop hole on unit.
3
3
2
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FIELD instructions
connect to microphone (optional)
Plug microphone cable into Mic
connection on back of FIELD.
NOTE: When clip microphone or
boundary microphone are used
for conversations, the TV and radio
should be switched off.
Use only cables and jack plugs
supplied by an authorized Phonic
Ear representative/installer
or F
IELD may be damaged.
If sound source cannot be
attached to teleloop amplifier
by an output connection, then
microphone can be placed in
front of the source loudspeaker.
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connect to radio
Plug one end of the cable (from
connector set) into one of the
Radio/TV connections on back
of FIELD.
Then plug other end of the cable
into Line Out connection
on radio.
NOTE: Sound sources other than
TV and radio can be connected to
F
IELD. Contact an authorized
Phonic Ear representative/installer
for more information.
Use only cables and jack plugs
supplied by an authorized Phonic
Ear representative/installer
or F
IELD may be damaged.
4
FIELD instructions
English
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adjusting volume
Use volume control on front of
FIELD to adjust volume level:
Min = Lowest volume
Max = Highest volume
NOTE: As a general rule, the
volume should be adjusted so that
you don’t experience irritating
changes in volume when you
change between “M” and “T”
positions on your hearing aid.
7
connecting transformer
Plug transformer cord into
12V AC connection on
back of FIELD.
1
1
Plug transformer into
wall socket. Red light on
front of FIELD should go on.
2
2
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FIELD instructions
hearing aid setting
Set hearing aid to “T”
position when using teleloop.
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adjusting bass and treble
Turn left control on
bottom of FIELD clockwise
to increase bass level and
counterclockwise to reduce
bass level.
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1 2
Turn right control on
bottom of FIELD clockwise
to increase treble level
and counterclockwise to
reduce treble level.
2
NOTE: Use the screwdriver
included with FIELD to adjust
bass and treble controls.
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9
troubleshooting
English
FIELD is approved and CE marked in accordance with the relevant directives.
test and approval
Should your FIELD teleloop amplifier not function satisfactorily, please check the list below:
The red light on the front of FIELD unit does not come on
• Check to see that the wall contact is switched on.
•
Switch off the wall contact for 10 seconds and then switch it on again.
The red light on the front of FIELD comes on, but there is no signal
when the TV or radio is turned on
• Check that the volume is correctly adjusted. See 7 .
•
Check that all the connections are connected properly.
•
Check that your hearing aid is set to the T-position (telecoil). See 9 .
The signal from FIELD sounds distorted
• Check that the volume is not too high. See 7 .
If you still have trouble after trying the ideas above please contact your local authorized
Phonic Ear representative/installer (see information on back cover).
Waste from electronic
equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations.
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warranty
A one-year limited warranty is issued to the original consumer of this product(s) by Phonic Ear (two years
inside the EU).
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 one calendar year (two years inside the EU) 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 labor when returned to the factory service center. Transportation 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 Alkaline batteries (if applicable).
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.
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.
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Your local representative:
© 2004 Phonic Ear A/S 921-06-010-00/Rev. A 0105
international: + 45 3917 7101
u.s.: 800.227.0735, then press 7 • canada: 800.263.8700
website: www.phonicear.dk
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