alango-behear HearLink PLUS TV Listening System User Guide

alango-behear HearLink PLUS TV Listening System

Product Information

The TV Listening System consists of the BeHear ACCESS headset and the HearLink PLUS transmitter.

The BeHear ACCESS headset is a wireless device that provides audio playback and remote control functionality. It uses a Low Latency APTX-LL Bluetooth CODEC to ensure minimal audio delay. The headset can be charged using a micro- USB cable.

The HearLink PLUS transmitter connects to the TV or other media device using either an optical or a 3.5mm audio cable. It can be powered through a power outlet or the TV set’s USB port. The active connection type is indicated by the illuminated text on the transmitter panel.

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

1. Connect the HearLink PLUS to a power outlet or the TV set’s USB port using the supplied USB power cable. The transmitter will turn on automatically.
2. Connect the HearLink PLUS TX port to the TV or other media device using the supplied optical or 3.5mm audio cable. Make sureto remove the plastic protectors from the optical cable terminals before insertion.
3. Turn on the BeHear ACCESS headset by pressing the Power button and holding it until the unit vibrates and the LED turns light blue. A voice prompt will be played.
4. Ensure successful connection of the BeHear ACCESS by checking the illuminated AA on the HearLink PLUS panel. The LLLL is illuminated to indicate the use of the Low Latency APTX-LL Bluetooth CODEC. If the automatic connection is delayed, briefly press the BeHear ACCESS Power button to reconnect it to the HearLink PLUS transmitter.

Audio Playback

HearLink PLUS Manual Control:

• Short press to toggle audio Play/Pause.
• Press to increase the volume. A tone is played when the maximum volume is reached.
• Press to decrease the volume. A tone is played when the minimum volume is reached.

BeHear ACCESS Remote Control:

• Short press to toggle Play/Pause audio.
• Press to increase the volume. A tone is played when the maximum volume is reached.
• Press to decrease the volume. A tone is played when the minimum volume is reached.

Helpful Information

1. To charge the BeHear ACCESS headset, connect the small end of the supplied micro-USB cable to the charging cradle, and the large end via a power adapter to a wall socket or directly to a USB port. The LED indicator turns red during charging and green when fully charged, typically within 2-3 hours.
2. If you do not hear audio, ensure that the ‘audio out’ port of your TV connected to the HearLink PLUS is active. For some devices, you may need to enable the audio output. Refer to your device’s user manual. You can also toggle the Play/Pause button on the BeHear headset’s left-hand control box or button on the HearLink PLUS.
3. If the automatic connection is delayed, briefly press the BeHear ACCESS Power button to reconnect it to a previously paired HearLink PLUS transmitter.
4. To restore connection between BeHear ACCESS and HearLink PLUS transmitter:
   • Place HearLink PLUS into pairing mode with a short press on its button. When in pairing mode, the TTXX indicator light will flash quickly.
   • Turn off BeHear ACCESS. Press its Power button and hold it until the voice prompt says: “Pairing mode active” and the LED blinks in alternating red and blue.
   • Place the BeHear ACCESS headset close to the HearLink PLUS device.
   • When pairing is complete (after 5-30 seconds), TX will be illuminated on the HearLink PLUS panel. Successful connection of the BeHear ACCESS headset is indicated by the illuminated A or B on the HearLink PLUS panel.

Getting Started

1. Connect HearLink PLUS to a power outlet (a) or the TV set’s USB port (b) using the supplied USB power cable. HearLink PLUS will turn ON automatically.
2. Connect the HearLink PLUS TX port to the TV (or other media device) via the supplied optical or 3.5mm audio cable. The active connection type is indicated by the illuminated text ( O P T or A U X ).
   • Make sure to remove the plastic protectors from the optical cable terminals prior to insertion
3. Turn on the BeHear ACCESS headset by pressing the Power button and holding it until the unit vibrates and the LED turns light blue. A voice prompt will be played.
4. Successful connection of the BeHear ACCESS is indicated by the illuminated A on the HearLink PLUS panel. The LL is illuminated to indicate that the Low Latency APTX-LL Bluetooth CODEC is being used.
   • If the automatic connection is delayed, briefly press the BeHear ACCESS Power button to reconnect it to the HearLink PLUS transmitter

Audio Playback

HearLink PLUS Manual Control

1. Short press to toggle audio Play/Pause.
2. Press to increase the volume. A tone is played when the maximum volume is reached.
3. Press to decrease the volume. A tone is played when the minimum volume is reached.

BeHear ACCESS Remote Control

Manage audio play using the headset’s left-hand controls.

1. Short press to toggle Play/Pause audio.
2. Press to increase the volume. A tone is played when the maximum volume is reached.
3. Press to decrease the volume. A tone is played when the minimum volume is reached.

Helpful Information

1. To charge the BeHear ACCESS headset, connect the small end of the supplied micro-USB cable to the charging cradle, and the large end via a power adapter to a wall socket (or directly to a USB port).
2. If you do not hear audio:
   • Ensure that the ‘audio out’ port of your TV connected to the HearLink PLUS is active. For some devices you need to enable the audio output. Refer to your device’s user manual.
   • Toggle the Play/Pause button on the BeHear headset’s left-hand control box or the button on the HearLink PLUS.
3. If the automatic connection is delayed, briefly press the BeHear ACCESS Power button to reconnect it to a previously paired HearLink PLUS transmitter.
4. To restore the connection between BeHear ACCESS and Hearlink Plus transmitter:
   • Place HearLink PLUS into pairing mode with a short press of its button.
   • When in pairing mode the TX indicator light will flash quickly.
   • Turn OFF BeHear ACCESS.
   • Press its Power button and hold it until the voice prompt says: “Pairing mode active” and the LED blinks in alternating red and blue.
   • Place the BeHear ACCESS headset close to the HearLink PLUS device.
   • When pairing is complete (after 5-30 seconds) will  be illuminated on the HearLink PLUS panel. Successful connection of the BeHear ACCESS headset is indicated by the illuminated or on the HearLink PLUS panel.
5. Use the HearLink PLUS Bypass mode to maintain the existing interfaces between your TV and peripheral audio equipment
   • Remove the protection sticker from the rear panel and connect the Hearlink PLUS TX port to the TV via the optical or 3.5mm audio cable, and the RX port to a speaker or other peripheral audio equipment using the same type of cable as the TX port connection.
   • To pass through HearLink PLUS set its Mode switch to Bypass position, indicated by
   • To restore connection with the BeHear ACCESS headset set the Mode switch to TX.
6. More details about Hearlink Plus and BeHear ACCESS can be found in their user manuals.

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References

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