Comfort Contego User Manual Please read the User Manual before using this product. Comfort Contego T900 Transmitter Comfort Contego R900 Receiver DO NOT USE the COMFORT CONTEGO if you have a PACEMAKER or other implanted device. The Comfort Contego could cause the pacemaker or other implanted device to malfunction and cause serious injury or death.
Comfort Contego is not to be used as a substitute to the hearing aids and should be used in accordance with the specifications and recommendations provided by your physician. It is recommended that customers keep the volume control in the lowest position, when turning on the device. Comfort Audio is not liable for damages arising from usage of the equipment not in accordance with the instructions provided by Comfort Audio.
Contents Introduction This is included Page 4-5 6-7 Getting started 8 - 11 Charging 8 Functions - receiver 12 - 14 Functions - transmitter 14 - 15 Menu 16 - 17 Symbols receiver 18 - 19 Symbols transmitter 20 - 21 Radio range and channels 22 Using the neck loop/headphones 23 Areas of use Conversations 24 Lectures 25 In a shop 26 Meetings 27 Dinner 28 At home 29 In the car 30 Watching TV 31 Special functions 32 Troubleshooting 33 Safety instructions 34 Service, guarantee and technical data 35
Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Comfort Contego. In the bag you will find everything you need to improve your grasp of speech in all kinds of situations. It is easy to use and works regardless of whether you have a hearing aid or not. The sound is transmitted digitally which gives an extremely good speech reception. Comfort Contego is almost impossible to intercept as the receiver and transmitter are paired using a coded key.
For conversations at home or at work Watching TV At a restaurant With a directional microphone on the receiver.
This is included Bag Receiver - Contego R900 Transmitter - Contego T900
Sound Kit Alternatives Neck loop with extension cable Charger or Headphones Earphones
Getting started Charging Comfort Contego contains a rechargeable battery. Charge the transmitter and the receiver for at least 4 hours before using them for the first time. An empty battery takes about 4 hours to charge. When the battery is charged you can use the unit for up to 16 hours. The transmitter can be charged during use. To charge: When the battery is being charged the battery symbol on the display blinks. When the battery symbol is full Comfort Contego is fully charged and charging ceases.
Starting to use the Comfort Contego 1. When the Comfort Contego is fully charged - start the receiver by pressing the button for about 2 seconds. 2. Then connect the neck loop and turn the hearing aid to the T position. Use the headphones instead of the neck loop if you don’t use hearing aids.
3. Picking up sound via the built in microphones in the receiver. Set the audio level by means of the right hand volume controller (see page 12) (Note! Start listening at a low volume. If the volume is not set on the lowest position, the sound could potentially cause harm to the customers’ hearing.) Select the directional or omni-directional microphone with the arrow buttons in the middle (see page 12). Place the receiver on a table or aim it at the person you want to listen to.
4. Picking up sound by means of transmitter. When the distance between you and the speaker /sound source is longer, let the person you want to hear use the transmitter. Set the audio level by means of the left hand volume controller.
Functions - Receiver, Comfort Contego R900 Microphones Plug for neck loop/headphones Power switch On/Off Display Directional microphone setting Volume controller, receiver Clip on the back Volume controller, transmitter Menu/OK Charging 12 Omni-directional microphone setting
Functions R900 The most important functions can be accessed without needing to go into the menu. (For menu see page 16.
Functions Receiver R900 Volume controller (transmitter) By pressing the plus sign you increase the volume from the transmitter microphone. By pressing the minus sign you decrease the volume from the transmitter microphone. Functions Transmitter T900 Line in unattached Line in attached Directional microphone With the uppermost arrow you select the Uni-directional microphone. By pressing the uppermost arrow you increase the line in amplification.
Functions - Transmitter, Comfort Contego T900 Microphones On/off Line in Display Directional microphone setting Clip on the back Menu/OK Charging Omni-directional microphone setting 15
Menu Receiver and transmitter The functions in the menus are the same for both the receiver and the transmitter.
Channel settings The transmitter and receiver are set on the same channels when you receive the product. To change channels choose Channel in the menu and press OK, navigate between the channels by using the arrows up and down. To choose a channel press OK. Pairing In order to use the receiver and the transmitter they must be paired. (When you receive them they are already paired). Confirm that both the transmitter and receiver are charged and ON. Press MENU key on the transmitter and receiver.
Display Symbols on the Receiver, Comfort Contego R900 Contego CH:1 9 9 R900 Signal strength Shows how strong the signal between the receiver and the transmitter is. Battery status Shows the current battery capacity. Key Lock When the padlock is showing the key lock is activated. (see page 17).
9 Volume transmitter The bar display and the number beside it show the volume on the transmitter. 9 Volume receiver The bar display and the number beside it show the volume on the receiver. Directional microOmni-directional phone setting microphone setting With the directional With the omni-direcmicrophone setting tional microphone you receive a direcsetting you can cover tional microphone a larger area. aimed at a limited CH:1 area. Channel The number shows which channel the receiver is set on.
Display Symbols Transmitter, Contego T900 Contego CH:1 9 T900 CH:1 Channel The number shows which channel the receiver is set on. When the exclamation mark “!” is displayed it means that you are transmitting on a frequency that you must apply for permission to use.
Battery status Shows the current battery capacity. Directional microphone setting With the directional microphone setting you receive a directional microphone aimed at a limited area. Omni-directional microphone setting With the omni-directional microphone setting you can cover a larger area. This is perfect for a meeting or a dinner with several people. Line in / Microphone Line in is for listening to a external sound source, for example a TV or a stereo.
Radio range and channels The aerials for the transmitter and receiver are built in. The range is up to 25 meters. This can vary depending on the kind of environment you are in. Like all radio transmitters Comfort Contego communicates on special channels. If you use two transmitters on the same channel there will be an interference. Other electronic equipment can also interfere with the radio transmissions. The channel that you use in your country is perhaps not permitted abroad.
Neck loop With a neck loop connected to the receiver you can listen with a hearing aid set on the T position. Connect the neck loop or the extension cable to the receiver: Injuries may occur if loop gets caught. Keep the neck loop away from objects representing a danger like moving machineries, steering wheel while driving, elevator doors etc. Do not use the neck loop during sport activities or play. Headphones or earphones Headphones or earphones can be connected in the same way as described above.
Areas of use - Choosing the microphone setting Conversations Put the transmitter on the person you want to listen to. Select the directional setting on the transmitter and aim it at the person’s mouth. Use the receiver with headphones or a hearing aid to listen. With the help of the extension cable you can have the receiver in your pocket.
Lectures At a lecture you put the transmitter on the lecturer and use the receiver to listen. You can also listen to the people next to you with the help of the receiver.
In a shop - short distances When the distance between you and the person you want to hear is short or it is just a quick meeting, you can use the receiver on the directional setting and aim it at the person you want to hear. In a café or similar situation you can also place the receiver on the table and listen. This is an easy and simple way to use the Comfort Contego.
Meetings In a meeting with more than two people you put the transmitter in its omni-directional setting on the table. The receiver can also be placed on the table in order to listen to those nearest you. You use the receiver with headphones or neck loop and hearing aid to listen. On a one-to-one conversation you set the transmitter to the directional setting on the other person and you use the receiver to listen.
Dinner At a dinner with more than two people put the transmitter in its omni-directional setting on the table. You use the receiver to listen with. On a one-to-one conversation put the transmitter on the table or on the person you want to hear.
At home Put the transmitter on the person you want to hear. Set it to omnidirectional with the microphone aimed upwards. Use the receiver to listen.
In the car In a car it is almost always noisy. Regardless of whether you are a passenger or the driver you can hear what others in the car have to say with the help of Comfort Contego. Put the transmitter on the person you want to hear (Set it to directional with the microphone aimed upwards.) Use the receiver to listen. NOTE! The use of headphones or earphones while driving a car or any other vehicle may limit or prevent the perception of surrounding noises and cause accidents.
Watching TV In order to be able to hear the TV or other sources of sound you can use the sound kit. You can then listen with the receiver. A Connect the cable (A) between the TV and the socket on the Contego transmitter (T900). (Make sure the transmitter is set on “Line in”) With the help of the built in microphone in the receiver you can also listen to people sitting next to you on the sofa.
Special functions Add a receiver / more receivers If you want to use more than one receiver to listen with this is not a problem (e.g. during a guided tour.) In order to add a receiver go into the menu on the extra receiver, Choose Pair. Then go into the menu of the transmitter. Choose Pair and press OK. Pair complete! The new receiver can then be used to listen with. Tip: 32 More than one receiver can be paired at the same time.
Troubleshooting Transmitter and receiver do not start. Charge the transmitter and the receiver. Remember that you must hold the ON/OFF button in for 2 seconds in order to start Comfort Contego. If it still does not work - check the charger is connected to the mains. Contact your retailer to change the battery. Poor speech reception The distance between the transmitter and the receiver is too long. The distance between the microphone and the person speaking can also be too long.
Important Safety Instructions Not following the Important Safety Instructions, or trying to repair and/or tampering the Equipment without the assistance of an authorized technician will void the Limited Warranty. Comfort Audio is not liable for any damages arising out of such unauthorized uses, repairs, and/or tampering. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water, it may damage the product.
Service and guarantee Comfort Audio AB provides a comprehensive guarantee for two years after the date of delivery. This covers all manufacturing faults. Headphones, earbuds, cables and batteries are warranted under normal use for thirty days from date of purchase. Faults caused by careless use or opening the Comfort Contego are not covered by the guarantee. Accessories and spare parts Spare parts and accessories can be ordered (see pages 6-7 for pictures.
Manufactured by: Comfort Audio AB Box 154 SE-301 05 Halmstad, Sweden Tel +46 35 - 15 23 00 Fax +46 35 - 15 23 23 usa@comfortaudio.com www.comfortaudio.
