Sonic TV-A User Manual

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TV-A

TV Adapter

User Guide

Introduction to this booklet

This booklet guides you on how to use and
maintain your new TV-A. Please read the booklet
carefully, including the Warning section. This will
help you to get the most out of your new TV-A.

If you have additional questions about the use of
your TV-A, please contact your hearing care
professional.

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

Intended use

The TV-A is intended as a wireless transmitter of
sound from a TV or from other electronic audio
devices to hearing aids.

The TV-A is intended to be used by children
(> 36 months) and adults together with their
hearing solution.

Table of contents

Package content 07

TV-A overview 08

Installation 10

Placing the TV-A 11

Connecting the TV-A to a power outlet 12

Connecting the TV-A to the TV 14

Connecting using TOSLINK 16

Connecting using RCA 18

Connecting using mini jack adapter 20

Connecting using SCART 22

Pairing the TV-A with your hearing aids 24

Start TV sound using your hearing aids 26

Turn off TV sound using your hearing aids 27

Volume control using your hearing aids 28

Start TV sound

using

the hearing aid remote control 30

Turn off TV sound
using your remote control 31

Volume control using your
RC-A remote control 32

Mute using your RC-A remote control 33

Start TV sound using the Sonic
SoundLink 2 app 34

Turn off TV sound using the Sonic
SoundLink 2 app 35

Volume control using the Sonic
SoundLink 2 app 36

Mute using the Sonic
SoundLink 2 app 37

More than one user 38

Removing a user/clear pairings 39

Cleaning and maintenance 40

Warnings 41

Technical information 44

International Warranty 51

USER GUIDE TV-A 07

Package content

The TV-A box consists of the following elements:

TV-A

Power supply

RCA
cable

TOSLINK
cable

Mini jack
adapter

This booklet

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adapter

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TV-A overview

Mode

Power

indicator

TV

indicator

Power on, not paired to any
hearing aids

Pairing complete
(steady light 30 secs)

Power on, not streaming

RCA inserted and streaming

TOSLINK inserted and
streaming (digital)

TOSLINK inserted and
streaming (invalid signal)*

Fault condition**

No light

Blinking

Fading

Steady

*

Try other input connection

**

Contact your hearing care professional

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Front view

Power

indicator

TV indicator

Back view

Power supply

TOSLINK in

TOSLINK out

*Mode

RCA
connector
port left
and right

OUT

IN

R

L

POWER

Setup

*

Reserved for future use

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Installation

Using the TV-A for the first time

Before you can use your hearing aids with your
TV, the TV-A must be connected to a power outlet,
connected to the TV and paired with your hearing
aids.

This is a step-by-step guide on how to install the
TV-A.

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

USER GUIDE TV-A 11

Placing the TV-A

Place the TV-A close to the TV horizontally,
with free line of sight to the hearing aids.

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Connecting the TV-A to a power outlet

Start by connecting the TV-A to a power outlet.

Use the power supply from box 1

1. Plug the power cord into the “power”
connector on the TV-A (A).

2. Plug the power supply into the mains wall
socket (B).

3. Check that the power is turned on (C); after a
few seconds both indicators will fade blue to
indicate that pairing with your hearing aids is
needed. See page 24.

USER GUIDE TV-A 13

TUO

IN

POWER

R

L

1 2

C

A

B

Box 1

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Connecting the TV-A to the TV

You can connect the TV-A to the TV in four
different ways.

Connection Page

TOSLINK (either digital stereo
PCM or Dolby

®

Digital*)

16

RCA audio output (L + R) 18
Mini jack output

(typically headphone output)

20

SCART audio output (L + R) 22

*

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

We recommend using TOSLINK.

Please see the following pages for a solution
which fits your TV.

USER GUIDE TV-A 15

RCA (p. 18)

TOSLINK (p. 16)

Mini jack (p. 20)

SCART (p. 22)

L

R

Audio

Out

L

R

Audio

Out

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Connecting using TOSLINK

1. Use the TOSLINK cable from box no. 3 (A).

2. Remove the plastic cap from the TOSLINK
cable (B).

3. Connect the TOSLINK cable to the TOSLINK
output on your TV/home theater system (C).

4. Connect the TOSLINK cable to the pink
TOSLINK input (D) on the TV-A.

5. The TOSLINK output (E) may be used to
connect other TOSLINK devices such as
external Dolby Decoders and surround sound
systems.

6. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with
your hearing aid.

✼

It may be necessary to configure your TV, DVD
player or home theater system so that the
correct audio output is available on the
TOSLINK output.

USER GUIDE TV-A 17

L

TUO

IN

R

C

D

E

B

Box 3

A

1 3

2

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Connecting using RCA

1. Use the RCA cable from box no. 2 (A).

2. Connect the RCA cable to the RCA output on
your TV (B) or home theater system. (Typically
marked “L – R AUDIO OUT” and found on the
TV back or bottom panel.)

3. Connect the RCA cable to the RCA connectors
(C) on the back of the TV-A.

4. Refer to page 24 for pairing of hearing aids
with the TV-A.

✻

It may be necessary to configure your TV so that
the correct audio output is available on the RCA
output.

USER GUIDE TV-A 19

L

TUO

IN

R

L

R

Audio

Out

C

B

L

R

Audio

Out

Box 2

A

1 2

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Connecting using mini jack adapter

1. Use the mini jack adapter from box no. 2 (A).

2. Connect the RCA cable to the mini jack adapter
(B1).

3. Connect the mini jack to the TV, this is typically
the headphone output (B2).

4. Connect the RCA connectors to the TV-A RCA
input (C).

5. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with
your hearing aids.

✻

The TV speakers may be muted when connecting
to the headphone output, and sound only heard
through the hearing aids/TV-A.

USER GUIDE TV-A 21

L

TUO

IN

R

C

B

B1

B2

A

1 2

Box 2

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Connecting using SCART

1. Use the SCART adapter from box no. 2 (A).

2. Connect the RCA cable to the red and white
terminals on the SCART adapter (B).

3. Connect the SCART adapter to the SCART
output on your TV (C).

4. Connect the RCA connectors to the TV-A RCA
input (D).

5. Refer to page 24 for pairing of the TV-A with
your hearing aids.

✻

The audio output on the SCART connector can be
dependent on the source selected on the TV. For
example, some TVs will only make TV sound
available on the SCART output (i.e. not sound
from a connected DVD player).

USER GUIDE TV-A 23

L

TUO

IN

R

L

R

Audio

Out

D

B

C

L

R

Audio

Out

A

1 2

Box 2

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Pairing the TV-A with your hearing aids

Before using the TV-A, it must be paired with your
hearing aids.

Pairing is only required once, and takes around
20 – 60 seconds.

Important Notice

Please refer to your hearing aid‘s instructions
for use for details on the functionality of your
specific hearing aid solution.

✻

This TV-A can be paired to as many hearing aids
as you like. All users will be able to hear the
same sound. Please see page 38 for more
details.

USER GUIDE TV-A 25

Make sure the TV-A
is powered on.

Open and close the
battery door on both
your hearing aids.

Place both hearing aids close to, or on top of the
TV-A.

Pairing is completed when the power indicator
and the TV indicator are blue for about 30 secs.

TV-A Description

Pairing completed

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Start TV sound using your hearing aids

Once a TV-A has been paired with your hearing
aids, it will be available as a program in your
hearing aids. To listen to TV simply press and hold
the program switch on your hearing aids to
change program.

The program cycle will depend on the programs
already available in your hearing aids.

The TV program indicator – which is different
from hearing aid program indicators – will be
heard once the TV program is selected.

Important Notice

Please refer to your hearing aid‘s instructions
for use for details on the functionality of your
specific hearing aid solution.

USER GUIDE TV-A 27

Turn off TV sound using your hearing aids

To stop the sound from the TV simply change to
the desired program in your hearing aids.

P2 TVP1

Change program

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Volume control using your hearing aids

Use the volume button on your hearing aid to
adjust the TV volume level in both hearing aids.
Adjust the volume by pressing up or down briefly.
Press briefly, repeatedly, for further adjustments.

A short press on the RIGHT
hearing aid increases the volume.

A short press on the LEFT
hearing aid decreases the volume.

✻

The TV volume in the hearing aids is normally not
affected by volume adjustments from the TV
remote control.

USER GUIDE TV-A 29

Important Notice

Please refer to your hearing aid‘s instructions
for use for details on the functionality of your
specific hearing aid solution.

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Start TV sound

using

the hearing aid remote control

The RC-A remote control is an optional accessory
to your wireless hearing aids.

Once a TV-A has been paired to your hearing aids
it will be available as a program. To listen to TV
simply press the program selector and change
program (A).

The program cycle will depend on the programs
already available in your hearing aids.

The TV program indicator − which is different
from program indicators − will be heard once the
TV program is selected.

USER GUIDE TV-A 31

Turn off TV sound
using your remote control

To stop the sound from the TV simply change to
the desired program in your hearing aids.

P2 TVP1

Change program

A

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Volume control using your
RC-A remote control

Use the volume buttons on your remote to adjust
the TV volume level in both hearing aids.

Adjust the volume by
pressing up or down briefly.
Repeat the brief press for
further adjustments.

✻

The TV volume in the hearing aids is normally not
affected by volume adjustments from the TV
remote control.

USER GUIDE TV-A 33

Mute using your
RC-A remote control

While watching TV you can switch off the
microphones in your hearing aids, so that only the
sound from the TV is heard.

Press and hold the volume down
button for approx. 3 seconds until
the surrounding sound is muted.

To unmute simply press volume up
or down briefly.

✻

The mute and volume functions are optional and
can be customized by your hearing care
professional.

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Start TV sound using
the Sonic SoundLink 2 app

The Sonic SoundLink 2 app is an optional
accessory to your wireless hearing aids. The app
works with iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, and
Android™ devices. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark
of Google Inc.

Once a TV-A has been paired to
your hearing aids it will be
available as a program in your
hearing aids and visible as a
source on the Sonic SoundLink 2
app. To listen to TV simply select
the TV source from the app.

USER GUIDE TV-A 35

Turn off TV sound using
the Sonic SoundLink 2 app

To stop the sound from the TV simply change to
the wanted program in your hearing aids.

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Volume control using
the Sonic SoundLink 2 app

Swipe your finger up or down to adjust the
volume.

P1

0

USER GUIDE TV-A 37

Mute using
the Sonic SoundLink 2 app

While watching TV you can switch off the
microphones in your hearing aids, so that only the
sound from the TV is heard.

Press the volume indicator to
mute the surrounding sounds.

To unmute simply press the
volume indicator again, or
swipe your finger up or down
to adjust the volume.

0

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More than one user

An unlimited number of hearing aid users can
listen to the sound from one TV-A. Pair the
hearing aids to the TV-A as described on
page 24.

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Removing a user/clear pairings

To remove a user from your TV-A perform a
system reset and re-pair the required hearing
aids.

1. Reset system: press and hold the setup button
for more than 5 seconds.

2. Indicators fade blue to indicate no pairings.

3. Re-pair the required instruments
(see page 24).

OUT

IN

R

L

POWER

Setup

TV-A Description

No pairings

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Cleaning and maintenance

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the TV-A.

Important Notice

The TV-A must never be washed or immersed
in water or other liquids.

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Warnings

You should familiarize yourself fully with the
following general warnings and the entire
contents of this booklet before using your TV-A to
ensure personal safety and correct use. Consult
your hearing care professional if you experience
unexpected operations or events with your TV-A.

Choking hazards and risk of swallowing
small parts

· Your TV-A and its parts should be kept out of
reach of children and anyone who might swallow
these items or otherwise cause injury to
themselves. If small parts are swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.

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Warnings

Explosives

· The power source in your TV-A has insufficient
energy to cause fire in normal usage conditions.
The TV-A has not been tested for compliance
with international standards concerning
explosive environments. We recommend not to
use your TV-A in areas where there is a danger
of explosions.

Interference

· Your TV-A has been thoroughly tested for
interference according to the most stringent
international standards. However, interference
between your TV-A and other devices may occur,
(e.g. some mobile telephones, citizens band
devices and other wireless devices).
If this occurs, increase the distance between the
TV-A and the interfering device.

USER GUIDE TV-A 43

Connection to external equipment

· The safety of the use of the TV-A when
connected to external equipment (via auxiliary
input cable, via USB cable, or directly), is
determined by the external equipment. When
connected to external equipment plugged into a
wall outlet, this equipment must comply with
IEC-60065, IEC-60950 or equivalent safety
standards.

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Technical information

Model name

TVA3

Operating
conditions

Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Humidity: 15% to 93%

Storage
and
transportation
conditions

Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
Humidity: 15% to 93%,
non-condensing

Dimensions

124 x 80 x 21 mm; weight 107 g

System
features

· Autopairing: TV-A will
automatically pair with hearing
aids in pairing mode

· AutoStream: TV-A will
automatically start streaming
audio when a valid audio signal
is detected

· MultiConnect: TV-A can
connect to an unlimited number
of hearing aids

Compatibility

The TV-A works with all versions
of Sonic hearing aids with 2.4 GHz
radio technology

USER GUIDE TV-A 45

Input
connectors/
format

· Mini jack 3.5 mm (L+R) (using
included cable and converter)

· SCART (L+R) using included
converter and RCA cable

· RCA (L+R)

· TOSLINK Digital Stereo
(PCM)/Dolby Digital

®

Output

TOSLINK (buffered output of
TOSLINK input)

Range

Up to 15 meters (free line of sight
from TV-A to hearing aids)

Audio inputs
(format)

· Stereo analog input (RCA)

· Stereo/PCM (TOSLINK)

· Dolby Digital

®

(TOSLINK)

Latency
(TV-A input to
hearing aid
speaker)

Analog: 25 ms
Digital: 28 ms
Dolby Digital

®

: 45 ms

Line input
sensitivity

6 dB Vrms (analog),
impedance: 10 KΩ

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Audio
bandwidth

10 kHz /stereo from input to
hearing aids

Dynamic
self-adjustment

AGC (analogue inputs)
(line in approximation to
0 dB 5 secs)

Status indicators

Power and status LED on front

Colors

Dark grey

Power
consumption

Idle, not streaming sound: 0.8 W
Streaming sound: 1.5 W

Transceiver:

Operating
frequency

2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz
(ISM Band)

Number of
channels

39

Output power

Max. 17.1 dBm EIRP.
In compliance with all relevant
standards.

Channel
bandwidth

1 MHz / 2 MHz

Type of
modulation

GFSK / 2GFSK

ITU designator

F7E

USER GUIDE TV-A 47

The TV-A contains a radio transceiver using
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and a proprietary
short range radio technology both working at

2.4 GHz. The 2.4 GHz radio transmitter is weak
and always below 17.1 dBm EIRP in total radiated
power.

The TV-A complies with international standards
concerning electromagnetic compatibility and
human exposure.

Due to the limited space available on the TV-A
relevant approval markings can be found in this
document.

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USA and Canada

This device is certified under:
FCC ID: 2ACAHTVA3
IC: 119 36A-T VA 3

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.

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.

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

USER GUIDE TV-A 49

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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 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:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.

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· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

· Consult the manufacturer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

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 configurations should be avoided.

USER GUIDE TV-A 51

International Warranty

Your TV-A is covered by an international limited
warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period
of 12 months from the date of delivery. This
limited warranty covers manufacturing and
material defects in the device itself, but not in
accessories such as batteries, cables, power
supplies, etc. Problems arising from improper/
incorrect handling or care, excessive use,
accidents, repairs made by an unauthorised party,
exposure to corrosive conditions, damage due to
foreign objects entering the device or incorrect
adjustments are NOT covered by the limited
warranty and may void it. The above warranty
does not affect any legal rights that you might
have under applicable national legislation
governing sale of consumer goods. Your hearing
care professional may have issued a warranty
that goes beyond the clauses of this limited
warranty. Please consult him/her for further
information.

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Date: Model:

Warranty period:

Serial no.:

Hearing Center

If you need service

Take your TV-A to your hearing care professional,
who may be able to sort out minor problems and
adjustments immediately.

USER GUIDE TV-A 53

The manufacturer declares that this TV-A is in
compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Declaration of Conformity is available at the
manufacturer.

SBO Hearing A/S

Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.sbohearing.com

54 SONIC

177941/UK

Notes

< 15 mm >

< >

8,15 m m

< >

9.0 mm

< 19 mm >

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Waste from electronic
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Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.sbohearing.com

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