Sonic SoundGate Mic User Manual

SoundGateMic

User Guide

For use with SoundGate 3

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
SoundGateMic. The SoundGateMic is intended to
be used to improve communication by sending the
speaker’s voice directly to the hearing aids of the
user. This allows the hearing aid user to hear the
speaker better even in difficult listening
environments.

This guide offers the instructions necessary to get
you on your way to better communication. Please
read the entire contents of this booklet before using
your SoundGateMic. It contains instructions and
important information about its use and handling.

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General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 5

Introduction 10

SoundGateMic Overview 11

How the SoundGateMic Works 12

Wearing the SoundGateMic 13

Charging the SoundGateMic for Use 14

Power Indication 15

Table of Contents

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Pairing to SoundGate 3 16

Setting Up the SoundGateMic 19

Pause/Re-start Sound from the SoundGateMic 22

Turn Off the SoundGateMic 23

Important Additional Information 24

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General Warnings

Familiarize yourself with the following general
warnings before using your SoundGateMic.

The SoundGateMic is not a toy and should be

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

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Never expose the SoundGateMic to excessive

heat, such as putting it in an oven, microwave,
burning it or leaving it inside a parked car in
the sun. There is a risk in these events that it
will explode and cause serious injury.

If by accident the neck strap should get

caught on something while the user is wearing
it, the neck strap is constructed to break
automatically. Therefore, never try to shorten
or modify the neck strap in an unauthorized way.
The neck strap should not be used for children
who weigh less than 24 lbs (11 kg).

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The SoundGateMic should not be used in an

aircraft unless specifically permitted by the
flight personnel

The SoundGateMic is designed to comply with

the most stringent Standards of International
Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, the
SoundGateMic might cause interference with
other medical devices such as defibrillators
and pacemakers.

· Please contact the manufacturer of your
implantable device for information about the risk
of disturbance

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· Immediately remove the SoundGateMic if
interference is suspected. Do not use the
SoundGateMic and seek advice.

Interference can also be caused by power line

disturbances, airport metal detectors,
electromagnetic fields from other medical
devices, radio signals and electrostatic
discharges

The safety of recharging batteries with the USB

connector is determined by the external
equipment which should be UL approved or
comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60950, IEC-60601 or
other equivalent safety standards

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Introduction

The following items are included in your
SoundGateMic package:

Power adapter (charger)

User Guide

Neck strap

SoundGateMic
Model: MIC-110

SoundGateMic

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For use with SoundGate 3

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SoundGateMic Overview

ON/OFF button

Noise detector
(do not cover)

LED indicator

Power indicator

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How the SoundGateMic Works

The SoundGateMic will transmit speech from
the speaker directly to the hearing aid wearer.
A microphone will only work with one SoundGate
at a time.

Microphone

Up to 49 feet

(15 meters)

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Wearing the SoundGateMic

The SoundGateMic should be in direct line with
the speaker’s mouth within a distance of 4 to 8 inches
(10 to 20 cm).

Wearing with clip Wearing with neck strap

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Charging the SoundGateMic for Use

To charge the microphone, connect the power
adapter to the mini USB connector at the bottom
of the microphone.

Battery charge connector
(mini USB)

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Charging Fully charged

After approx. 1.5 hours
of charging, device will
operate for up to 5 hours

Constant red light Blinking green light Constant green light

Low battery

Maximum 20 minutes
speaking time
remaining

Power Indication

The power indicator on the top of the SoundGateMic
will help you monitor the status of your battery life
and/or charging.

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Pairing to SoundGate 3 (do this only once)

1. Place the SoundGate 3 in pairing mode
by pressing the SoundGate 3 power key for
5 – 6 seconds. The SoundGate 3 LED indicator
will turn blue and flash rapidly. “Pairing mode”
is now active.

Power key

5 – 6
secs

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2. Place the SoundGateMic in pairing mode by
pressing the On/Off button for 5 – 6 seconds.
The SoundGateMic LED indicator will turn
orange and flash rapidly. “Pairing mode”
is now active.

6 secs

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3. Wait up to 1 minute. The SoundGate 3 auxiliary
input key and the SoundGateMic LED indicator
will turn orange. Pairing is now complete.

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Setting Up the SoundGateMic

1. Ensure SoundGate 3 is turned on by giving
a 1 – 2 second press of the power key. The
SoundGate 3 LED indicator will illuminate green.

1 – 2
secs

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2. Turn on the SoundGateMic by giving a short
press to the On/Off key. The power indicator will
illuminate green and the LED indicator will blink
orange until it locates the paired SoundGate 3
device. The LED indicator will then illuminate
orange (steady).

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3. Double press (2x) the auxiliary input key on
the SoundGate 3 to begin streaming sound from

the microphone

Double press (2 x)

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Pause/Re-start Sound from the SoundGateMic

1. Give one short press of the auxiliary input
key on the SoundGate 3 to pause sound from

the microphone

2. Double press (2x) the auxiliary input key
on the SoundGate 3 to resume sound from

the microphone

One press (1 x)

Double press (2 x)

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Turn Off the SoundGateMic

Press and hold the SoundGateMic On/Off key
for 2 – 3 seconds until the power indicator is off.

2 – 3
secs

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Important Additional Information

The SoundGateMic contains a radio transmitter
using a frequency hopping technology working in
the ISM-band at 2.4 GHz.

The peak conducted output power of the transmitter
is less than 6dBm and the antenna is a small PCB
antenna with a directional gain of less than 2 dBi
(dB over an isotropical or omni-directional antenna).

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The emission power from the SoundGateMic is below
international emission limits for Human Exposure.
The SoundGateMic complieswith inter national
standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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USA and Canada

Due to the limited size available on the device,
many of the relevant approval markings are found
in this document. This instrument is certified under:

FCC ID: 2ACAHMIC110
IC: 11936A-MIC110

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

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation. 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.

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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 communi cations. 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:

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· 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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Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SBO Hearing A/S hereby declares that this
SoundGateMic 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

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8,15 mm

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9.0 mm

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Manufacturer

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

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