Instructions for use EduMic Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new EduMic. Please read the booklet carefully, including the Warning section. This will help you achieve the full benefit of your new EduMic. If you have additional questions about the use of your EduMic, please contact your hearing care professional. About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar (see above) to help you easily navigate through the different sections. Intended use Intended use Indications for use Intended user Use environment Contraindications EduMic is intended as a wireless microphone and transmitter of speech and other audio signals to the hearing aids. No indications for use. Adults and children older than 36 months. Classroom setting / Personal use. Users of active implants must pay special attention when using the device. For more information, read the Warning section. Clinical benefits See clinical benefits of the hearing aid. 8 2 0 1 9 1 0 2
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A C 0 2 4 1 1 2 Table of contents About Package content Getting started Introduction Start up EduMic parts and functions Turn EduMic ON and OFF Mute microphone mode Pair EduMic with hearing aids Pair EduMic with rechargeable hearing aids Charge EduMic Handling Low battery indication Battery performance Charging time Pairing management Clear pairings Use of rotating clip Cleaning 6 7 8 10 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Other modes Connecting to external sound sources Connecting to classroom systems FM protective skin Enter telecoil mode Warnings More info Warnings Conditions of use Troubleshooting Warranty Technical information 28 30 33 34 36 40 42 45 47 Package content The package consists of the following elements:
EduMic Adjustable lanyard 3.5 mm jack cable FM protective skin Instructions for use EduMic This booklet
(Instructions for use) Wall charger
(will vary from country to country) USB charger cable Getting started Before you can use EduMic, EduMic and the hearing aids need to be paired. The pairing will be stored, so you only need to pair once. Please visit www.oticon.ca/compatibility for more information. Pair EduMic with hearing aids See page 16or 18 Your EduMic Students hearing aids 6 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 7 Introduction EduMic can stream to Oticon hearing aids with 2.4 GHz technology. The hearing aids receive the streamed sound in a dedicated EduMic program. Microphone mode When you turn EduMic on, a green LED will appear. This indicates the microphone mode is enabled. The EduMic microphone picks up your voice and streams the signal, using wireless 2.4 GHz technology, to any number of paired hearing aids. This way, each student will always have clear and consistent access to your voice - overcoming the negative effects of noise and reverberation in the classroom and the distance between you. Teacher with EduMic Up to 20 metres A wireless microphone can benefit children of all ages by providing direct access to a primary talker. Modes in EduMic EduMic offers four different modes of operation:
Microphone mode (20 m range) Jack mode (20 m range) FM mode (3 m range) Telecoil mode (3 m range) When a jack cable is connected, EduMic is in jack mode and streams audio input from external sound sources directly to the hearing aids. Streaming in microphone and jack mode is designed for one-to-many communication. When a universal (FM) receiver is plugged in, EduMic is in FM mode and streams the audio from another wireless classroom system. When telecoil mode is enabled, EduMic streams audio from a teleloop system. Streaming in FM and telecoil mode is designed for personal use either in the classroom (FM mode), or in the public arena (telecoil mode). When operated in Telecoil and DAI-
mode, drop-outs may occur. EduMic will reset and the chosen listening program will be resumed shortly. Student with hearing aids 8 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 9 EduMic parts and functions LED Power indicator LED Status indicator Microphone Sound in Rotating clip Attaches to lanyard or clothes Button ON, OFF, mute, telecoil, clear pairings USB socket For charging Front Back Status indicator Flashing blue White Green Flashing green Yellow Flashing yellow Red Magenta Flashing magenta Power indicator White Green Flashing yellow Flashing red Pairing in progress Start-up ON/microphone mode Mute in microphone mode Jack/FM mode Mute in jack/FM mode Pairings cleared Telecoil mode Mute in telecoil mode Start-up Fully charged Charging Battery low 3.5 mm jack input External audio sources FM connector
(DAI) Universal receivers Bottom 10 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 11 Lanyard parts and functions Safety breakaway For urgent removal Adjustable adapter For individual adjustment Lanyard with EduMic 12 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info Use of lanyard When using EduMic with the lanyard, the distance from the mouth to the top of EduMic should be a maximum of 20 cm. 1 1. Attach the clip onto the adjustable adapter. 2. Hang the lanyard around your neck and adjust the adapter for the right distance to your mouth. Tips:
To reduce noise in the students hearing aids, it is recommended to mute the microphone while you are handling it prior to use. EduMic should not be worn close to pieces of jewellery or other hard objects. 2 Max 20 cm 13 Turn EduMic ON and OFF Mute microphone mode Use the mute function if you need to mute the audio stream from EduMic. Press the button briefly to mute the audio stream from EduMic. ON/microphone mode:
Press the button for 2 seconds until both indicators turn WHITE and release the button. Wait for 10 seconds until the status indicator turns GREEN. EduMic is now turned ON and the microphone is ready for use. OFF:
Press the button for 2 seconds until the status indicator turns OFF. Mute:
Press the button briefly. The status indicator flashes GREEN. The audio stream from EduMic is now muted. Unmute:
To unmute EduMic, press the button again briefly. 14 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 15 Pair EduMic with hearing aids Ensure EduMic is turned ON Enable pairing mode in hearing aids Pair the hearing aids Ready for use 1 2 1. Turn the hearing aids OFF by opening the battery drawer. 2. Turn the hearings aids ON by closing the battery drawer. The hearing aids can now be paired with EduMic within the next 3 minutes. Max 20 cm Place the hearing aids close to EduMic. It is recommended to pair one set of hearing aids at a time. The status indicator will flash BLUE while pairing is in progress. The status indicator will stop flashing BLUE when pairing is complete and turn GREEN. EduMic is now ready for use with the hearing aids. If more sets of hearing aids need to be paired, repeat these steps. 16 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 17 Pair EduMic with rechargeable hearing aids Ensure EduMic is turned ON Enable pairing mode in hearing aids Pair the hearing aids Ready for use 1. OFF 2. ON 1. Turn the hearing aids OFF by pressing the lower part of the hearing aid push button for 3 seconds. 2. Turn the hearing aids ON by pressing the lower part of the hearing aid push button for 2 seconds. The hearing aids can now be paired with EduMic within the next 3 minutes. Max 20 cm Place the hearing aids close to EduMic. It is recommended to pair one set of hearing aids at a time. The status indicator will flash BLUE while pairing is in progress. The status indicator will stop flashing BLUE when pairing is complete and turn GREEN. EduMic is now ready for use with the hearing aids. If more sets of hearing aids need to be paired, repeat these steps. 18 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 19 Charge EduMic Connect to power source Charging Charging complete Low battery indication The power indicator starts flashing RED, when the battery is running low. This will leave you two hours before the battery runs out. The power indicator will flash YELLOW during charging. The power indicator will turn GREEN when the battery is fully charged. 1 2 1. Insert the micro USB into the charging socket on EduMic. 2. Insert the wall charger into a power outlet. Or insert the USB charger cable into a USB power source. IMPORTANT NOTICE When recharging, the charging indicator should be lit as described in this booklet. If the charging indicator is not lit as described, disconnect the device from the charger and consult your hearing care professional. When charging EduMic, use the supplied original USB cable or power supply 5.0V/1A, CE and safety marked. 20 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 21 Battery performance A fully charged EduMic will give you 10 hours of use. The daily battery performance varies depending on your specific use of EduMic. E.g. streaming stereo sound in jack mode will consume more battery power than streaming your voice in microphone mode. If EduMic runs out of battery, connect it to a power source for recharging. You can normally continue using EduMic while charging. It is however, not recommended to charge EduMic in FM mode as signal quality may be affected by other wireless transmitters. For optimal charging conditions, the room temperature should be
+68 F to +86 F. If you find that the battery does not perform as expected, please contact your hearing care professional. Charging time Make sure to charge EduMic fully before you use it for the first time. We recommend to recharge EduMic overnight after use. In this way you will start the day with a fully charged EduMic. Charging time may vary depending on the remaining power of the battery. If EduMic is completely drained, the normal charging time is:
2.5 hours Fully charged 1 hour 50% charged 0.5 hour 25% charged The charging process will automatically stop when the battery is fully charged. Leave EduMic connected to a power supply when you are not using it. 22 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 23 Pairing management To listen to the streamed signal from EduMic, the hearing aids should be in the EduMic program. This can happen automatically or manually. Automatic hearing aid program change EduMic can store up to 10 sets of hearing aid pairings. When any of these sets of hearing aids are within a 20 m range of EduMic, they will automatically change to the EduMic program. By muting and unmuting EduMic, you also initiate a program change in the hearing aids. Manual hearing aid program change When EduMic is paired with more than 10 sets of hearing aids, not all of the pairings are stored in EduMic. In this case, the student can manually change to the EduMic program on their hearing aids or alternatively, on a personal remote control. IMPORTANT NOTICE Please refer to the hearing aids instructions for use for details on the functionality of the specific hearing aid solution. Clear pairings It is possible to clear all pairings from EduMic when these are no longer needed. Pairing the hearing aids again will ensure access to automatic program change for these hearing aids. Ensure EduMic is turned ON Clear pairings Press and hold down the button for 12 seconds until the status indicator turns RED. All pairings with hearing aids are now cleared from EduMic. 24 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 25 Use of rotating clip When using EduMic in microphone mode, wear it as indicated, in an upright position. The distance from the mouth to the top of EduMic should be a maximum of 20 cm. EduMic should not be worn close to pieces of jewellery or other hard objects. Attach EduMic to your clothes using the rotating clip Cleaning EduMic is moisture repellent, which makes it very easy to clean with a damp cloth. It is recommended that you clean it on a regular basis. Max 20 cm 26 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 27 IMPORTANT NOTICE EduMic must never be washed or immersed in water, alcohol or other strong detergents. Connecting to external sound sources The 3.5 mm jack input allows you to connect EduMic to external sound sources like a sound field system, smartboards or PC/tablets, etc. Connect the jack cable Jack mode Mute/unmute Return to microphone mode 2 1 Insert the jack. Connect the jack cable to the external audio source. Ensure EduMic is turned ON. When EduMic is streaming audio, the status indicator is YELLOW. Press the button briefly to mute the audio stream from EduMic. The EduMic microphone is disabled in jack mode. The status indicator flashes YELLOW. To unmute, press the button again briefly. 1. Unplug the jack from EduMic. 2. The status indicator will turn GREEN and EduMic will return to microphone mode. 28 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 29 Connecting to classroom systems Setting up the system requires an FM transmitter and a universal FM receiver with a Europin connector. Plug in the receiver FM mode Mute/unmute Return to microphone mode 2 1 Plug in the receiver and ensure EduMic is turned ON. When the FM receiver is connected, the status indicator is YELLOW. Place EduMic close to the student
(max 3 m). The EduMic microphone is disabled in FM mode. Switch on the FM transmitter to activate the classroom system. 30 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info Press the button briefly to mute the audio stream from EduMic. The status indicator flashes YELLOW. To unmute, press the button again briefly. 1. Unplug the receiver from EduMic. 2. The status indicator will turn GREEN and EduMic will return to microphone mode. 31 FM protective skin When a universal receiver is plugged into EduMic, it is recommended to use the enclosed white rubber skin to protect the receiver from breakage. 1 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE For details on the functionality of your specific classroom system, please refer to the associated Instructions for use. IMPORTANT NOTICE The FM protective skin must not be used in Microphone mode. The skin will distort the input to the microphone. 32 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 33 Enter telecoil mode Telecoil gives direct access to teleloop systems typically found in theatres, places of worship, or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed. Ensure EduMic is turned OFF Telecoil mode Mute/unmute Exit telecoil mode Press and hold down the button for 10 seconds until the status indicator turns MAGENTA. EduMic is now in telecoil mode and the EduMic microphone is disabled. The range of operation is 3 m. Press the button briefly to mute the audio stream from EduMic. Press the button for 2 seconds until the status indicator is off. The status indicator flashes MAGENTA. To unmute, press the button briefly again. 34 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 35 Warnings For your personal safety and to ensure correct usage, you should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings before using your EduMic. Consult your hearing care professional if you experience unexpected operations or serious incidents with your EduMic during use or because of its use. Your hearing care professional will support you with issue handling and, if relevant, reporting to the manufacturer and/or the addi-
tional authorities. Choking hazards and risk of swallowing small parts EduMic with a receiver attached should be kept out of reach of children and anyone who might swallow the receiver or otherwise cause injury to themselves. If a receiver is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a doctor immediately and contact the National Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 or National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-800-498-8666 Explosives Use in explosive environments EduMic is safe to use under normal usage conditions. EduMic has not been tested for compliance with internation-
al standards concerning explosive environments. Therefore, do not use EduMic in environments with danger of explosions e.g. mines, oxygen rich environments or areas where flammable anaesthetics are handled. X-ray/CT/MR/PET scanning, electrotherapy and surgery Remove EduMic before X-ray/CT/MR/PET scannings, electrotherapy, surgery, etc. as EduMic may be damaged when exposed to strong electromagnetic fields. Heat and chemicals EduMic must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. EduMic must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent can damage EduMic. Always remove EduMic before applying such products and allow time to dry before use. Interference EduMic has been thoroughly tested for interfer-
ence according to the most stringent interna-
tional standards. However, interference between EduMic and other devices (e.g. some mobile telephones, citizens band devices, shop alarm systems and other wireless devices) may occur. If this occurs, increase the distance between EduMic and the interfering device. Use on aircraft EduMic contains Bluetooth. EduMic should not be used on board an aircraft, unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel. Active implants EduMic has been thoroughly tested and charac-
terised for human health according to interna-
tional standards for human exposure (Specific Absorption Ratio SAR), induced electromag-
netic power and voltages into the human body. The exposure values are well below international accepted safety limits for SAR, induced electro-
magnetic power and voltages into the human body defined in the standards for human health and coexistence with active medical implants, such as pacemakers and heart defibrillators. Rechargeable battery Do not attempt to open EduMic as it may damage the battery. Never attempt to replace the battery. If battery replacement is needed, please return your device to the supplier. The service guaran-
tee is void if there are signs of tampering. The safety of recharging batteries using a USB connector is determined by the external signal source. When connected to external equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this equipment must comply with IEC 62368-1 or equivalent safety standards. 36 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 37 Warnings Connection to external equipment The safety of the use of EduMic, when connected to external equipment with auxiliary input cable or directly, is determined by the external signal source. When connected to external equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this equipment must comply with IEC 62368-1 or equivalent safety standards. Incompatible non-supplied accessories Only use accessories, transducers or cables supplied by the manufacturer. Incompatible ac-
cessories may result in reduced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of your device. Use of lanyard If by accident the lanyard is caught on something while wearing it, the lanyard is constructed to break automatically. Therefore, never try to shorten or modify the lanyard in an unauthorised way. The lanyard should not be used by children under 36 months of age. Charging To prevent potential battery damage during stor-
age please charge EduMic every 6 months. Possible side effects The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in EduMic may, in rare cases, cause a skin irritation or other side effects. Please, seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur. Use in traffic Using EduMic can distract you. Be aware of your surroundings while using EduMic. Please refer to national traffic laws regarding the use of communication devices while in traffic. Warnings to hearing care professional A hearing care professional should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult immedi-
ately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing care professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
38 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 39 Conditions of use Operating, storage and transportation humidity 15% to 93% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating temperature
+41 F to +104 F Storage temperature
-4 F to +86 F Charge EduMic before storage Charge every 6 months hereafter Transportation temperature
-4 F to +140 F Atmospheric pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 40 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info Troubleshooting Symptom Reduced sound from EduMic Possible causes The microphone opening is covered EduMic is placed too far from the mouth EduMic is turned away from the mouth No sound from EduMic The hearing aids are not in the EduMic program Pairing with the hearing aids failed Solutions Move EduMic so it is not covered by clothes Move EduMic within 20 cm of your mouth Turn EduMic to point in the direction of your mouth. See section: How to wear EduMic Mute and unmute EduMic, or re-pair the hearings aids with EduMic Replace/recharge the batteries to ensure the hearing aids have power and pair again EduMic is unable to pair with hearing aids Low-pitched noise in jack mode when charging Light blue flashes when I try to turn EduMic ON Oticon Opn and Oticon Siya hearing aids are already paired with another EduMic Clear all pairings with this EduMic, and pair with relevant EduMic as they can only be paired with one EduMic Hearing aids are paired with another EduMic that is turned ON and within a range of 20 m Turn OFF the connected EduMic or clear all pairings with this EduMic to connect with the relevant EduMic Charging and listening to audio from the same device/PC is not supported Charge EduMic by using the wall charger EduMic is out of power Charge EduMic Both LED indicators are flashing RED System error 42 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info Contact your hearing care professional 43 If you need service Take your EduMic to your hearing care pro-
fessional, who may be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments immediately. Warranty Certificate Name of owner: ___________________________________________________________ Hearing care professional: ___________________________________________________ Hearing care professionals address: ___________________________________________ Hearing care professionals phone: ____________________________________________ Purchase date: ____________________________________________________________ Warranty period: _______________ Month: ____________________________________ Serial no.: ________________________________________________________________ International warranty Your EduMic 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 manu-
facturing and material defects in the device itself, but not in accessories such as e.g. bat-
teries, 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 warran-
ty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legisla-
tion 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. 44 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 45 Technical information EduMic contains a radio transceiver using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and a proprietary short range radio technology both working at ISM band 2.4 GHz. The radio transmitter is weak and always below 22.4 mW equal to 13.5 dBm E.I.R.P. (in total radiated power). EduMic complies with international standards concerning radio transmitters, electromag-
netic compatibility and human exposure. Due to the limited space available on EduMic, relevant approval markings can be found in this booklet. For body worn operation, this device has been tested while touched the human body and meets FCC and IC RF exposure limits The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. EduMic contains the software LittleFS 2017, Arm Limited. All rights reserved. Please visit Support on www.oticon.ca for more details. Additional information can be found in the Technical Data sheet on www.oticon.ca Regulatory Model: N01. USA and Canada The device contains a radio module with the following certification ID numbers:
FCC ID: U28N01 IC: 1350B-N01 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canadas 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 users authority to operate the equipment. 46 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 47 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 manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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:
The manufacturer declares that this EduMic is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Declaration of Conformity is available at the manufacturer. Manufactured by:
Denmark Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations. 48 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 49 Imported and Distributed by Audmet Canada Ltd 1600-4950 Yonge St Toronto, ON M2N 6K1 www.oticon.ca 50 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info Description of symbols used in this booklet Warnings Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. Manufacturer The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC. CE mark The device complies with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. Electronic waste (WEEE) Recycle hearing aids, accessories or batteries according to local regulations. Hearing aid users can also return electronic waste to their hearing care professional for disposal. Electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012/19/EU on waste and electrical equipment (WEEE). Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) The device complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum requirements for devices supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market. Double insulation Indicates that product power supply is double insulated. This means a very low risk of single fault failures. Indoor use Indicates that the product is qualified for indoor use. Medical device The device is a medical device. TwinLink 2.4 GHz The device contains Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 2.4 GHz radio technology, which supports wireless streaming to Oticon hearing aids with a 2.4 GHz receiver. Hearing loop This logo incorporates the universal symbol for hearing assistance. The T signifies that a hearing loop is installed. Description of additional symbols used on labels Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. Caution symbol Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions. Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturers catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified. Serial number Indicates the manufacturers serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified. Battery recycling symbol Li-Ion Battery recycling symbol 5.0V 500mA Power supply inlet Indicates the rate at which power is sent from the power supply to your device. Firmware Firmware version used in the device 52 About Start-up Handling Other modes Warnings More info 53