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ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer

Just like everyone else, you can now enjoy strong, clear TV sound and, at the same time, take part in conversations and keep track of the sounds around you.

The ReSound Unite™ TV streamer is a TV aid that sends clear stereo sound from your TV, computer, stereo and other audio devices directly to your hearing aids. You don't have to wear anything extra. No cables or wires are needed.

It’s compatible with the ReSound Alera® wireless hearing aids.


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Overview 
Overview 

The ReSound UniteTM TV streamer is extremely easy to use:

  • Clear sound send directly to your hearing aids from at least 7 metres away
  • Just push a button to start (either on the hearing aid or on the ReSound UniteTM Remote Control)
  • Watch TV and still take part in conversations
  • Move around while watching TV
  • It reconnects automatically when you leave the room and return within 5 minutes
  • Keep track of other sounds around you
  • Connect your hearing aids to up to three streamers (for example to one TV in the living room, another in the bedroom and to a computer or stereo in the study)
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Compatibility 
Compatibility 

Hearing aids
ReSound UniteTM TV streamer is compatible with the newest and most advanced hearing aid from ReSound: ReSound Alera  

Audio devices
ReSound UniteTM TV streamer is compatible with audio devices that have and RCA, scart or jack adaptor connection. Simply press the pairing button on the TV streamer and open and close the battery doors within 20 seconds, and it automatically pairs with the hearing aids.

Installation and set up support
For support on installing and setting up your ReSound Unite™ TV streamer please look under "support videos".


Technical specifications 
Technical specifications 

ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer
Compatible DevicesReSound Alera™
Dimensions83 x 89 x 22 mm
Weight in grams63
Power supply / BatteryExternal wall adaptor, 5 V DC
Power connectionMini USB
Audio interfaces2 x phono line input
Audio qualityMono / Stereo 20 kHz sample frq.
Audio bandwidth10 kHz
Wireless streaming frequency2.4 GHz
Audio streaming range7 meters
Audio streaming latency20 ms
Support Videos        
Support Videos      
Title Description
Connect ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer See how you connect your TV Streamer to your TV and other audio devices.
Set up ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer See how you set up your TV streamer and pair it to your hearing aid.
Use ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer See how you use your TV Streamer.

Support FAQ               
Support FAQ                    

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The latency less than 20 ms. Latency above 25 to 30 seconds can be perceived as clear echoes if direct sound is also audible to the user.
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Pairing is the process of setting up an exclusive communication between your hearing instruments and your ReSound Unite TV. Your hearing care practitioner can set up pairing during the fitting of your hearing instruments. Alternatively, you can follow the below steps to pair your hearing instruments to ReSound Unite TV: 1. Make sure ReSound Unite TV is plugged in to a wall socket and that the green power light is ON. Your hearing instruments must be off – open the battery door. 2. Press the pairing button on ReSound Unite TV one time. This will activate the amber activity light indicating that pairing mode has been activated. Also, channel indicator light number 1 will be turned on when the pairing button has been pressed only once. Pairing mode will be activated for 20 seconds. 3. While pairing mode is activated, close the battery doors of both hearing instruments and make sure they are ON. (If the amber activity light turns off before the hearing instruments are turned on, pairing will not be completed.) A successful pairing will be indicated by an audible melody played in both hearing instruments. You are now ready to use the ReSound Unite TV! Pairing to a 2nd or 3rd ReSound Unite TV unit It is possible to pair up to three ReSound Unite TV units with a given pair of hearing instruments. To pair a second ReSound Unite TV, press the pairing button of the second unit two times, which will illuminate the channel indicator (8 on page 9) at number 2, and then close the battery doors on the hearing instruments. A third ReSound Unite TV unit can be paired by pressing the pairing button three times and completing the procedure as described above.
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No, the ReSound Unite TV Streamer must always be connected to an AC external power source.
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Your Alere hearing instruments can be paired to up to three Unite TV streamers at a time.
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Any device with audio output (headphone jack or RCA output ports) can be connected. For example, you can connect to the Unite TV streamer, Stereo and Computer with the ReSound Unite TV Streamer.
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The ReSound Unite TV Streamer can be paired with as many hearing aids as needed.
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In the packaging box you will find screws for mounting the ReSound Unite TV Streamer on a wall. Instead of using screws, you can also Velcro the ReSound Unite TV Streamer on the side or on top of the TV. For best performance, the ReSound Unite TV Streamer should be placed vertically, either mounted on the wall or placed in the table stand that comes with the packaging.
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1) Connect the power supply to the wall socket and insert the cable to the Mini-USB socket on ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 2) Connect the red and white plug of the audio cord into the red and white plugs on TV. 3) Plug the other end of the red and white audio cord in the 'AUDIO OUT' terminal on the TV. 4) The 'AUDIO OUT' is usually marked 'L – R' for left and right, and 'AUDIO OUT' and can be found on the back of the TV. Alternatively you can plug this cable into your Stereo. Alternative audio cable installations: If connecting ReSound Unite TV Streamer to the AUDI O OUTPUT jack is not possible on your TV, there are alternative installation possibilities: Jack Adapter, Scart adapter. Should there only be a digital port in your TV, you will need a ‘digital to analog audio converter’ and a coaxial or optical cable to connect ReSound Unite TV Streamer to your TV. Consult your TV technician for these 2 items. Jack adapter – for TV and Computer: 1. Connect the power supply to the wall socket and insert the cable to the Mini-US B socket on ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 2. Connect the red and white plug of the audio cord into the red and white plugs on ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 3. Connect the Jack adapter on the other end of the audio cable. 4. Plug the Jack adapter into the TVs 'HEADPHONE' output terminal, or alternatively in your computers’ audio terminal. Scart adapter – for TV: 1. Connect the power supply to the wall socket and insert the cable to the Mini-US B socket on ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 2. Connect the red and white plug of the audio cord into the red and white plugs on ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 3. Connect the Scart adapter on the other end of the audio cable. 4. Plug the Scart adapter into the TVs Scart terminal.
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No – but we hope to in the future.
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Turn on the TV, Stereo, Computer or other audio device connected to ReSound Unite TV Streamer. Make sure your hearing aids are turned on as well. Streaming may be started in one of two ways. 1) Press and hold the push button on either hearing aid for about three seconds. This must be done separately on both hearing aids in order to hear streamed audio in both ears. Once ReSound Unite TV Streamer has been connected, an audible melody will play in your hearing aids and will be followed by the streamed sound. 2) If you have a ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional), simply press the Unite TV Streamer button. Doing so will briefly show a search icon in the Remote Control display. Once the hearing aids connect to ReSound Unite TV Streamer, a short melody will be played in both ears to confirm the presence of streamed audio and a streaming icon will appear in the display along with an indication of the ReSound Unite TV Streamer you are listening to: ‘A’, ‘B’,’C’ .‘A’, ‘B’,’C’ being fully customizable names set through the fitting software used by your dispenser.
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1) Press the push button on either hearing aid. This will cancel streaming on the side pressed. 2) With the ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional) you just have to press the 'P- button, located in the center of the keypad. This will return the hearing aids to the last program used. You may also press the Home button to return to your default program 1 settings. 3) If you are using the telephone with ReSound Unite Phone Clip or Phone-Now™ streaming of ReSound Unite TV Streamer will be temporarily disrupted. When you have ended your phone call, streaming will resume.
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If the streamed signal disappears it can be due to: 1) The hearing aids are out of range of the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. Try shortening the distance between the hearing aids and the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. a. You can be up to 7 meter (276 inches) away from the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. If you get out of this range and return to range within five minutes the hearing aids will reconnect themselves. b. If you get out of range and don’t return within five minutes you can reconnect on the hearing aids with a long press (3 seconds) on the pushbutton or by pressing the Unite TV button on the Remote Control. 2) The cable connecting the ReSound Unite TV Streamer to the audio source is not inserted completely into the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. Ensure that all cables are plugged in and the plug is in the wall outlet.
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Adjusting the listening volume can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Keep in mind that volume adjustments apply to the streamed signal only, not the volume of normal environmental sounds. 1) Use the '+' and '-' keys on the ReSound Unite TV Streamer to adjust volume to a comfortable level. Make sure that your hearing aids are comfortably adjusted before you change the settings with the volume control. In most cases this adjustment should only be made one time, as Resound Unite TV Streamer is intended as a 'set and forget' type of device. 2) Use the ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional) to adjust volume. Look under the Remote Control section. 3) The volume can in some cases be further adjusted at the signal source, for example by turning the TV itself down. In many cases this will adjust the volume of both streamed audio (transmitted wirelessly to your hearing aids) and non-streamed audio (sounds reaching the hearing aid microphones in the normal fashion). Of course, this will also affect listening volume for others in the room.
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Recharging is not possible or necessary as the ReSound Unite TV Streamer is mains powered.
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The ReSound Unite TV Streamer is not waterproof. Exposure to water or excessive moisture may damage the product. If the ReSound Unite TV Streamer accidently is exposed to water or moisture, then wipe it carefully.
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This could be because: 1) The hearing aids are out of range of the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. Try shortening the distance between the hearing aids and the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. 2) The cable connecting the ReSound Unite TV Streamer to the TV, Stereo, Computer or other audio sources is not inserted completely into the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. Ensure that all cables are plugged in and the power plug is plugged into the wall. 3) The ReSound Unite TV Streamer may not be positioned vertically for optimal streaming. Check to make sure that the device is positioned in a vertical manner such as in its stand, and not lying flat. 4) The ReSound Unite TV Streamer may be too close to other electrical devices such as a DVD player or stereo receiver. Check to make sure that it is not sitting on top of an electrical device.
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You should be able to hear the streamed signal clearly up to at least 7 meter (20 feet) from the ReSound Unite TV Streamer. If the sound does not come through clearly, you may have to move closer to the ReSound Unite TV Streamer.
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Normally not. To adjust the streamed sound from the TV, Stereo or Computer you can use volume +/- on the ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional). There is also a volume control on the top of the TV streamer, with black buttons that have a '+' and '–' on them. If the ReSound Unite TV Streamer is connected to the headphone jack on the TV, Stereo or Computer, adjustments on e.g. the TV remote control may also adjust the volume in the hearing aids.
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Phone Now When the phone rings while you are watching TV, you can pick up the phone and the hearing aids will automatically change to PhoneNow if you have the phone magnet attached to your phone. You will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in PhoneNow. You will still have streamed signal in the other ear. When you hang up the phone the hearing aids will automatically go back to streamed sound, and you will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in streaming mode. Unite Phone Clip When a call is received on your mobile phone, the Bluetooth indicator will flash and after a certain delay you will hear the ringing tone in your hearing instruments. To accept the incoming call, briefly press the multifunctional button on your ReSound Unite Phone Clip. If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the caller’s voice will be streamed to both of them. You can also accept calls by pressing the accept button on your mobile phone.
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The ReSound UniteTM TV streamer transforms your patients' hearing aids into a set of smart and discreet wirelss headphones. It sends stereo sound from the TV directly into their hearing aids.

Easy to connect

• Works with audio devices that have an RCA, scart or jack adapter connection

• Just press the pairing button on the TV streamer and open and close the battery doors within 30 seconds, and it automatically pairs with the hearing aids

• Pairing can also be facilitated with ReSound Aventa® 3 fitting software

 

Easy to use

• The patient doesn’t have to wear any device but the hearing aids

• Streams crystal clear sound up to 7 metres away, so the patient can move around while watching TV

• Activated at the push of a button (either on the hearing aid or the remote control)

• Reconnects automatically, if the patient leaves the room and returns within 5 minutes

• Install it and forget it – just click the streaming mode button when they want to watch TV

 

2.4 GHz wireless technology

• A smart, robust and reliable standard that has a strong, clear and stable signal

• With an unnoticeable 20ms (milliseconds) delay, it avoids issues related to lack of synchronization between sound and image