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Philips SSC5012/19 User Manual
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Contents
1 Important safety instructions 2
Hearing Safety 2
General information 2
2 Your wireless stethoscope 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the stethoscope 4
Overview of the docking station 4
3 Get started 5
Connect 5
Install the supplied batteries 6
Charge the stethoscope 6
4 Use your stethoscope 8
Auto switch on/off 8
Adjust the listening volume 8
Adjust the left/right balance 8
Amplify the environmental sound 8
Equalizer (EQ) 8
Store and charge the stethoscope 8
5 LED and sound indication 9
LED indication 9
Sound indication 9
6 Care and maintainence 10
Clean the stethoscope and docking
station 10
Clean the ear caps 10
7 Accessories 11
8 Technical data 12
9 Notice 13
Declaration of conformity 13
Compliance with EMF 13
Disposal of your old product and battery 13
10 Frequently asked questions 14
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1 Important safety
instructions
Hearing Safety
Danger
• To avoid hearing damage, limit the time you use
headphones at high volume and set the volume to a
safe level. The louder the volume, the shorter the safe
listening time is.
Be sure to observe the following guidelines
when using your headset.
• Listen at reasonable volumes for
reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume
continuously upwards as your hearing
adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that
you can’t hear what’s around you.
• You should use caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones with both ears covered
while driving is not recommended and may
be illegal in some areas while driving.
• For your safety, avoid distractions from
music or phone calls while in trafc or
other potentially dangerous environments.
General information
Caution
• To prevent re or shock hazard: Always keep this
product dry. Do not expose it to excessive heat by
heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
• Do not allow your product to be submerged in water.
• To clean the product: Use a slightly dampened chamois
cloth. Do not use cleansing agents containing alcohol,
spirits, ammonia or abrasives as they may harm the
product.
• Do not disassemble the product.
• Do not operate or store the product in a place where
temperature is below 0˚C (32˚F) or above 40˚C
(104˚F) as this may shorten the battery life.
• This product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
• The mains plug of AC/DC adapter is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall be readily
operable.
• Use only the supplied batteries.
• Other types of rechargeable or alkaline batteries cannot
be charged with this system.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or
the like.
• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,
sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re.
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2 Your wireless
stethoscope
What's in the box
*Philips wireless stethoscope
Docking station
Power adapter
3.5mm audio cable
Optical cable
RCA adapter
*Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Spare ear caps (x 2 pairs)
User manual
Quick start guide
Note
• *In packs with two stethoscopes, there are additional
stethoscope and battery.
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Overview of the stethoscope
a Ear cap
b Wireless/ambient mode indicator
c Wireless/ambient mode button
d Left/right balance control
e Battery
f Volume control button
c
d
b
a
f
e
Overview of the docking
station
a AUDIO IN
Audio input
b AUDIO IN/OPTICAL IN switch
c Optical input
d ATT (Attenuation of audio input signal)
switch
e POWER
Power the docking station on or off.
f Power adapter jack
g Battery charging slot
h Battery charging indicator
i Stethoscope charging indicator
j Stethoscope charging slot
k Equalizer (EQ) button
l Equalizer (EQ) indicators
EQ 1: voice emphasis
EQ 2: treble boost
EQ 3: bass boost
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d
b
a
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
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3 Get started
Caution
• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in
the 'Important safety instructions' section before you
connect and install your stethoscope.
Connect
1. Connect the audio device
Note
• The energizing docking station does not transmit audio
signal when charging.
• You can charge one stethoscope each time.
See the following instructions to connect the
audio device and adjust ATT.
For TV or other devices with 3.5mm audio
output:
• connect one side of the supplied 3.5mm
audio cable to the 3.5mm audio input of
the docking station and another side to the
3.5mm audio output.
• switch to AUDIO IN.
• switch ATT to 0dB (switch to -8dB if the
sound volume is too high).
For TV or other devices with RCA output:
• connect one side of the supplied RCA
adapter to RCA output of the audio
device, and another side to the supplied
3.5mm audio cable. Connect the remaining
side of the 3.5mm audio cable to the
3.5mm audio input of the docking station.
• switch to AUDIO IN and ATT to -8dB.
For TV or other devices with optical output:
• connect one side of the supplied optical
cable to optical output of the device, and
another side to the optical input of the
docking station.
• switch to OPTICAL IN.
• make sure that the audio device is set to
PCM (check the manual of your audio
device for information).
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PCM
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2. Connect the power adapter
3. Adjust the input volume
For correct operation, make sure you adjust the
stethoscope and your TV (with 3.5mm audio
output) to an optimal sound volume level.
1 On the stethoscope, make sure the
volume is set to medium to low level.
2 On the TV, make sure the volume is set to
medium to high level.
» The docking station now switches on
automatically.
3 When the volume level is good enough,
stop re-adjusting the volume level on the
TV. Use the stethoscope to re-adjust the
volume level instead.
Note
• If the volume level at TV is too low, the docking station
will not switch on.
• If the volume level at TV is set to relatively low, the
docking station will intermittently switch off.
• If you hear background noise in the stethoscope, turn
up the volume of your TV.
Install the supplied batteries
The rst battery
Your stethoscope comes with a high quality
rechargeable lithium-polymer battery to
maximize battery lifetime. Insert/remove the
rst battery as follows:
Note
• Over time the capacity of the battery will decrease. You
can order replacement batteries through the Philips
service centers or online stores at www.shop.philips.
com
The spare battery
The spare battery extends the operating time
when the rst battery needs re-charging. Insert
the spare battery as follows:
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Charge the stethoscope
Note
• Before using the stethoscope for the rst time, charge
the supplied battery for 5 hours for optimum battery
capacity and lifetime.
• You can charge one stethoscope per each time.
• Normally, a full charge takes 2.5 hours.
1 Power on the docking station.
2 Place the stethoscope on the docking
station.
» The orange charging LED ashes. If the
spare battery is inside the charging slot,
the orange charging LED of the spare
battery will ash too.
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4 Use your
stethoscope
Auto switch on/off
• The stethoscope turns itself on
automatically when you wear it on your
ears.
» The LED on the stethoscope will turn
white and you will hear a short beep.
• The stethoscope turns itself off
automatically when you take it off from
your ears. This saves the battery life.
Note
• Only the left side of the stethoscope is exible.
Adjust the listening volume
Press the volume control button on your
stethoscope to adjust the listening volume (see
'Overview of the stethoscope' on page 4).
Adjust the left/right balance
You can adjust the left/right balance to make
your both ears hear well (see 'Overview of the
stethoscope' on page 4).
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Amplify the environmental
sound
You can press the microphone button to
turn off the sound of the TV and amplify the
environmental sound and conversations (see
'Overview of the stethoscope' on page 4).
Press the microphone button again to return to
the audio device.
Equalizer (EQ)
You can press the EQ button to select among
voice emphasis EQ 1, treble boost EQ 2, bass
boost EQ 3 or off to suit your personal sound
preference and give you the best sound quality
(see 'Overview of the stethoscope' on page 4).
Store and charge the
stethoscope
Place the stethoscope to the docking station
after use. This will prevent damage to the
earbuds and keep the stethoscope fully charged.
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5 LED and sound
indication
LED indication
Description Status LED
Battery No charging Off
Charging Orange
LED
ashes.
Charged White
Docking station On White
LED
ashes.
Off Off
Charging Orange
LED
ashes.
Charged White
Connected to
the stethoscope
White
Searching White
LED
ashes.
Equalizer (EQ) On White
Off Off
Stethoscope Off Off
Wireless mode White
Ambient mode Orange
Connection lost White
LED
ashes.
Low battery
level
Orange
LED
ashes.
Sound indication
Status Sound signal
The stethoscope is on. 1 short beep
Low battery level 1 beep per minute
(for 4 minutes)
Battery goes out soon. 2 beeps
Reach max./min. volume
level.
1 long beep
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6 Care and
maintainence
Clean the stethoscope and
docking station
1 Make sure that the docking station is
disconnected from the power source.
2 Use a slightly wet cloth to clean the
product gently.
Clean the ear caps
1 Remove the ear caps carefully from the
stethoscope.
2 Clean the ear caps with warm soap water.
3 Dry the ear caps thoroughly.
Note
• The ear caps need to be replaced for a regular period
of time. You can order replacement ear caps through
the Philips service centers or online stores at www.
shop.philips.com
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7 Accessories
Use only the original accessories. You can order
extra accessories through the Philips service
centers or online stores at www.shop.philips.
com for replacement.
Extra charger (SSA5CS)
Stethoscope (SSA5HS)
Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
(SSA5BA)
Ear caps (SSA5ET)
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8 Technical data
General specication and features
• Music time: minimum 5 hours
• Standby time: up to 7000 hours
• Normal time for a full charge: 2.5 hours
• Operating range: Up to 50 meters (164
feet)
• Optical input/3.5mm input switch
• 2.4G RF solution
• Auto power on/off
• Attenuator on/off
• Extra slot for second battery charging
• Equalizer (EQ) x 3
Battery
• Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
(3.7V 350 mAh)
Adapter
• Philips: SVV-005-050-055-A2, input: 100-
240V~, 50/60 Hz, output: 5 Vdc 550 mA
Weight and dimensions
• Stethoscope: 65 grams
216.1 x 158.9 x 21.5 mm (H x W x D)
• Docking station: 120 grams
41.2 x 123.0 x 100.2 mm (H x W x D)
Note
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
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9 Notice
Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Gibson Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can nd the
Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.
com.
Compliance with EMF
This product complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
Disposal of your old product
and battery
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.
This symbol means that the product contains
batteries covered by European Directive
2013/56/EU which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste.
Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and electronic
products and batteries. Follow local rules and
never dispose of the product and batteries
with normal household waste. Correct disposal
of old products and batteries helps prevent
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
Removing the disposable batteries
To remove the disposable batteries, see section
‘Install the supplied batteries’.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.
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10 Frequently
asked questions
I cannot hear any sound.
•Make sure that you connect the power
source and adapter correctly (see '1.
Connect the audio device' on page 5).
•Make sure that you adjust the volume to
an appropriate level.
•Make sure that the batteries are charged
and inserted properly to the battery
charging slot (see 'Install the supplied
batteries' on page 6).
•Check if the LED on the docking station
is white.
•Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones
with the same specications.
•For audio devices with optical output,
make sure that the audio device is set to
PCM (check the manual of your audio
device for information).
The sound is distorted.
•The volume level at the audio source is set
too high.
•The stethoscope is nearly out of range.
Move it closer to the docking station.
•The stethoscope receives interference
from the nearby electrical appliances. Move
the docking station away from them.
•The stethoscope is at a location with thick
walls. Move the docking station away from
them.
•Adjust the ATTsetting (see 'Overview of
the docking station' on page 4).
•Adjust the volume of the audio device.
When I move my head I hear interfering noise.
The interference can be caused by another
wireless device like Bluetooth, WiFi, router or
2.4 GHz devices. Move the wireless device away.
The audio quality is poor.
•The stethoscope is out of range. Reduce
the distance between your stethoscope
and audio device, or remove obstacles
between them.
•Adjust the ATTsetting (see 'Overview of
the docking station' on page 4).
•Adjust the volume of the audio device.
I can hear the sound with one ear only.
Make sure that you have adjusted the left/right
balance (see 'Overview of the stethoscope' on
page 4).
The specication shows an operating range of
50 meters (164 feet). Why is the actual range
shorter?
The operating range is limited by obstacles
like thick walls, doors or ceiling. Move the
stethoscope closer to the docking station.
For further support, visit www.philips.com/
support.
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This product has been manufactured by, and is sold
under the responsibility of Gibson Innovations Ltd., and
Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to
this product.
Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under
license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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