Starkey BKLT3026-02 Mini Remote Microphone Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Starkey
Table of Contents
Mini Remote Microphone
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Overview
The Mini Remote Microphone is designed to stream remote microphone audio
directly to your 2.4 GHz wireless hearing aids. When worn by a distant speaker
in noisy environments, the Mini Remote Mic functions as an assistive listening
device.
Streaming - Audio or sound transmitted wirelessly from the Mini Remote
Mic directly to your hearing aids.
Package Contents
- Mini Remote Mic
- Power Adapter
- USB-to-micro USB cable
- Operations Manual
Optional Accessories
- Lanyard (part #91324-000)
- Power Button
- Status Indicator LED
- Microphone
- MicroUSB Jack
- Clip
Overview
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Power Button
• Powers on and off the Mini Remote Microphone -
Status Indicator LED
• Identifies the operational state of the Mini Remote Mic
LED
|
OPERATIONAL STATE
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Off| Power is off
Slow Pulsing
Green
| Power is on
Slow Pulsing Red| Low battery condition
Solid Red| Possible fault condition
3. Microphone
• Picks up speaker’s voice during use
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MicroUSB Jack
• Recharges via USB-to-micro USB cable -
Clip
• Affixes Mini Remote Mic to clothing or lanyard
Tip: Stream Volume can be adjusted via the Thrive Hearing Control app, the 2.4 GHz Remote and/or hearing aid user controls. Review your hearing aid operation manual or contact your hearing professional for details on your particular system setup.
Basic Use
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To turn on the Mini Remote Microphone, press the power button for 2 seconds and release it when the green LED appears.
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Ensure your hearing aids are powered on.
• Note: Prior to streaming audio for the first time, your hearing aids will need to be paired to the Mini Remote Mic. Refer to Pairing with Hearing Aids on page 12. -
To start audio streaming,
• Open the Thrive Hearing Control app and select Start Streaming from the Accessories screen.
• Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming on page 15 for additional options. -
To adjust the stream volume, use the Thrive Hearing Control app, the 2.4 GHz Remote and/or hearing aid user controls.
-
To stop streaming, do one of the following:
• Turn off the Mini Remote Mic.
• Open the Thrive Hearing Control app and select Stop Streaming from the Accessories screen.
• Refer to Start/Stop Audio Streaming on page 15 for additional options.
**Daily Use
**
Power On
Press the power button for 2 seconds and release it when the LED illuminates.|
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Power Off
Press the power button for 2 seconds and release it when the LED turns off.|
Battery Low
LED slowly pulses red. Provides an audible indicator tone to hearing aids
every 5 minutes.| 
Battery Recharge
Attach the micro USB end of the charging cable to the micro USB jack on the
Mini Remote Microphone.| `
Attach the USB end of the charging cable to a female USB jack on the enclosed
power adapter.|
Recharging Status
The Mini Remote Mic reaches a fully charged state typically in about 3 hours.
It can reach a 50% charged state in about 1.5 hours.
| Power | Charge State | LED |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Recharging | Solid Green |
| Off | Complete | Off |
| On | Recharging | Solid green briefly interrupted |
by other LED status behaviors
On| Complete| Off
Tip: Recharging the Mini Remote Mic can take longer while streaming audio. Recharging will be faster when the Mini Remote Mic is off.
Wearing the Mini Remote Microphone
The Mini Remote Microphone can be affixed to clothing or worn on a lanyard.
The Mini Remote Mic should be within 8 inches (20 cm) of the speaker’s mouth.
Clip Press the clip as shown. Slide clip opening onto clothing and
release clip. Ensure the Mini Remote Mic is securely affixed to the clothing.
Lanyard (optional)
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Press the clip as shown.
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Insert lanyard loop into clip opening and lift loop toward the top of the clip. Release clip. Ensure the lanyard is securely attached to the Mini Remote Mic.
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Place lanyard around the neck.
Pairing with Hearing Aids
For the Mini Remote Microphone to interact with your hearing aid(s), you must first pair the Mini Remote Mic with each hearing aid. You only need to perform this action one time, as they should automatically recognize each other when both are powered on and within wireless operating range.*
To pair the Mini Remote Mic with your hearing aid(s):
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Ensure your hearing aids are not connected to nearby Bluetooth® devices. To do this,
• Disable Bluetooth on your mobile phone.
• Power off any nearby 2.4 GHz TV, Remote Microphone +, or Mini Remote Mic accessories, which you previously paired to your hearing aids. -
Power off, then power on your hearing aids.
• Note: For a CROS hearing aid system, power off both your hearing aid and CROS transmitter. Power on only your hearing aid, ensuring the CROS transmitter remains powered off. -
Place your hearing aids within 6 inches (15 cm) of the Mini Remote Mic.
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While the green LED is slowly pulsing, double-click the power button. The LED status indicator alternately blinks red and blue.
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For a set of hearing aids:
First LED blink| Second LED blink| Pairing Result| Next Step
---|---|---|---
| | Both hearing aids
paired| Complete
| | Only one hearing|
aid paired| Repeat
steps
1 – 5
|
n/a
| No hearing aids paired| Repeat
tips
1 – 5
6. For a single hearing aid:
LED blink| Pairing Result|
Next Step
---|---|---
****| Successful| Complete
| Unsuccessful| Repeat steps 1 — 4 and 6
*Typical operating range is up to 20 meters (~60 feet). Operational range may be reduced by environmental factors, such as obstructions, interference and human body positioning. Larger operational distances are achievable, though audio quality and connectivity may decrease.
Using the Mini Remote Microphone
In its primary usage, the Mini Remote Microphone is worn by a distant speaker
in noisy environments. This allows a hearing aid wearer to focus on one person
when background noise is present.
While not optimized as a general-purpose omnidirectional microphone for tabletop use, the Mini Remote Mic may still provide benefit in some circumstances. For example, try placing the Mini Remote Mic near a television. To achieve a comfortable listening level, adjust the Mini Remote Mic distance from the television speakers or modify the audio streaming volume level.
Start/Stop Audio Streaming
Audio streaming from the Mini Remote Microphone may be started (or stopped) in
a variety of ways:
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Turn On the Mini Remote Mic: Audio streaming automatically starts in the hearing aid.
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Thrive Hearing Control app: Open the app on your mobile phone or tablet. Select the option to start/stop streaming from the Accessories screen.
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2.4 GHz Remote: If preconfigured by your hearing professional, press the Favorite button.
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Hearing aid user control: If preconfigured by your hearing professional, a specific gesture (e.g., a Long Press on a user control) can start/ stop streaming.
Audio streaming will also stop when the Mini Remote Mic is turned off.
An audible indicator may play in your hearing aids to signal the start/stop of audio streaming.
Assembling the Power Adapter
The Mini Remote Microphone may include a variety of plug configurations for
use in different countries. If the power adapter requires assembly:
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Select the appropriate plug configuration used in your country.
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Slide the plug onto the power adapter until it snaps into place.
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To remove the plug, press the tab and slide the plug away from the cable.
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM| POSSIBLE CAUSES|
SOLUTIONS
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One (or both) hearing aids unexpectedly
drops out of audio streaming.| Hearing aids may be on the edge of wireless
range.| Move closer to Mini Remote Mic.
The battery level in the hearing aid can no longer support audio streaming.| •
Replace the hearing aid battery with a new one.
• Recharge your hearing aid, if applicable.
Large objects, such as furniture or a wall, may be a degrading signal.| For
best performance, your hearing aids should be within line of sight of the Mini
Remote Mic.
Wireless connection with Mini Remote Mic was lost.| To restart the audio
stream, follow the steps in the Start/ Stop Audio Streaming section.
Low battery level in Mini Remote Mic.| Recharge Mini Remote Mic.
Streamed audio quality is distorted.| Volume streamed from Mini Remote
Mic to hearing aid not optimal.| Adjust the stream volume via Thrive earing
Control the app, 2.4 GHz Remote, or hearing aid user controls.
The audio stream is too loud or too soft.| Mini Remote Mic may be too far from
the speaker.| Move Mini Remote Mic closer to the speaker’s mouth.
Difficult to hear speakers in noisy environments.| Mini Remote Mic may be
covered by clothing or poorly positioned.| Provide clear access from Mini
Remote Mic to the speaker’s voice.
LED is slowly pulsing green, but no streamed
sounds are heard in the hearing aids.| Hearing aids are not ready to receive
audio streams.| To start the audio stream, follow the steps in the Start/ Stop
Audio Streaming section.
Hearing aids are not paired with Mini Remote Mic.| Follow steps in the Pairing
with Hearing Aids section.
LED is solid red.| Possible error condition.| Turn off Mini Remote Mic, wait
30 seconds, and then turn it on.
**Safety Information
**
Required Information
** Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local
regulations.
Instructions for Disposal of Old Electronics
Starkey Hearing Technologies encourages, and your local community laws may
require, that your Starkey Hearing Technologies Mini Remote Microphone be
disposed of via your local electronics recycling/disposal process. The below
instructions are provided for the benefit of disposal/recycling personnel.
Please include this manual when disposing of your Mini Remote Mic.
For Disposal/Recycling Personnel Only**
This product contains a Lithium-Ion Polymer battery. To remove this battery:
- Power off the Mini Remote Mic.
- Pry apart the housing halves with a small screwdriver.
- Cut the battery wires from the circuit board to prevent accidental shorting.
- Pry the battery away from the housing using a wide flat blade.
Intended Use
The Mini Remote Mic is an accessory to a 2.4 GHz wireless air conduction
hearing aid. It is intended as a wireless transmitter of sound from an audio
source to air conduction hearing aids. When worn by a distant speaker in noisy
environments, it functions as an assistive listening device. The Mini Remote
Mic is classified as a Type B applied part under the IEC 60601- 1 medical
instrument standard.
The Mini Remote Mic is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of
International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, it is still possible
that
you may experience interference caused by power line disturbances, airport
metal detectors, electromagnetic fields from other medical devices, radio
signals
and electrostatic discharges.
The Mini Remote Mic is designed to be cleaned with a damp cloth moistened with
soapy water.
If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as
defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your Mini Remote Mic might
cause interference with your medical device, please contact your physician or
the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of
disturbance. The Mini Remote Mic should not be used during an MRI procedure or
in a hyperbaric chamber. The Mini Remote Mic is not formally certified to
operate in explosive atmospheres such as may be found in coal mines or certain
chemical factories.
Use on Aircrafts
The Mini Remote Mic should not be used on aircraft unless specifically
permitted by the flight personnel.
International Use
The Mini Remote Mic is approved to operate at radio frequencies that are
specific to your country or region and might not be approved for use outside
your country or region.
Be aware that operation during international travel may cause interference
with other electronic devices or other electronic devices may cause
interference with
your Mini Remote Mic.
Your Mini Remote Mic is designed to operate and be stored within the
temperature range of -10˚C (14˚F) to 45˚C (113˚F) and relative humidity range
of
10%-95%.
We are required by regulations to provide the following warnings:
WARNING: The use of the Mini Remote Mic directly next to other electronic
equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper performance.
If such use is necessary, note whether your hearing aids and the other
equipment is operating normally.
WARNING: Use of accessories, components, or replacement parts other than
those provided by the manufacturer of the Mini, Remote Mic could result in
increased electromagnetic emissions and decreased electromagnetic immunity and
could result in degradation of performance.
WARNING: If Portable Radio Frequency communications equipment is used
closer than 30 cm (12 inches) from your Mini Remote Mic, degradation of the
performance of your hearing aid could result. If this occurs, move away from
the communications equipment.
Although the Mini Remote Mic is not formally certified (IP rated) for
protection against dust or water ingress, per IEC 60529, it has been tested to
the IP 5X
level. This means that the Mini Remote Mic is protected from dust.
The battery in your Mini Remote Mic is not replaceable. Do not attempt to
replace the battery. The Mini Remote Mic does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Do not open or modify it.
Do not connect the Mini Remote Mic to any devices not described in this
manual. The expected service life of the Mini Remote Mic is 3 years.
Wireless Technical Description
Starkey Hearing Technologies Mini Remote Microphone operates in the 2.4-
2.4835 GHz band with a maximum effective radiated power of 8 dBm with
transmission modulation type of GFSK with 2 MHz bandwidth. The receiver
section of the radio has a bandwidth of 2 MHz.
The Mini Remote Mic has been tested to, and has passed, the following
emissions and immunity tests:
- IEC 60601-1-2 radiated and conducted emissions requirements for a Group 1 Class B device as stated in CISPR 11.
- Harmonic distortion and voltage fluctuations affecting the power input source as stated in Table 2 of IEC 60601-1-2.
- RF radiated immunity at a field level of 10 V/m between 80 MHz and 2.7 GHz as well as higher field levels from communications devices as stated in Table 9 of IEC 60601-1-2.
- Immunity to power-frequency magnetic fields at a field level of 30 A/m.
- Immunity to ESD levels of +/- 8 kV conducted discharge and +/- 15 kV air discharge.
- Immunity to electrical fast transients on the power input at a level of +/- 2 kV at a 100 Hz repetition rate.
- Immunity to surges on the power input of +/- 1 kV line to line.
- Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by RF fields on the power input as stated in Table 6 of IEC 60601-1-2.
- Immunity to voltage dips and interruptions on the power input as stated in Table 6 of IEC 60601-1-2.
Regulatory Notices
FCC ID: EOA-24RMQ
IC: 6903A-24RMQ (Model 950)
FCC/IC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with ISED Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Hereby, Starkey Hearing Technologies declares that Starkey Hearing
Technologies Mini Remote Microphone is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of
the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the following addresses and
from
docs.starkeyhearingtechnologies.com
Starkey Hearing Technologies
6700 Washington Ave. South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Starkey Laboratories (Germany) G.m.b.H
Weg beim Jäger 218-222
22335 Hamburg
Germany
This device produces radiofrequency energy.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following
symbol.
Class II device
Dispose of properly
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