Sivantos WL200AP Remote Control Device User Manual

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User Manual TEKConnect

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1Dear Customer,Your hearing instruments equipped with e2e wire-lessTM 2.0 technology can be controlled by your new Tek Connect remote control.This remote control offers you more hearing comfort in your standard life situations. Via Bluetooth it links your hearing instruments to the expanding world of electron-ic media. It will support you when you watch television, listen to music or talk on the phone.These instructions, together with the guidance from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you to under-stand how your remote control works.If you have further questions, please contact your Hear-ing Care Professional.Introduction3
A12Contents345678Tek upgrade 6Included in delivery - 6Intended use 8General notes on safety 9Safety notes for batteries 11Getting started 12Before first use 1 - 2Charging process 1 - 2Running time of the rechargeable battery 1 - 2Wearing the remote control 1 - 4Basic functions 15Key lock 1 - 5Changing the hearing program 1 - 5Changing the volume 1 - 6Changing the SoundBalance (Treble) 1 - 6Read out the hearing instrument's - information 16Turning the hearing instruments on/off 1 - 7Turning the remote control on/off 1 - 7Symbols 1 - 8What is Bluetooth? 1994
A11311122Using the remote control with a phone 20Pairing remote control and phone 2 - 0Connecting remote control and phone 2 - 2Headset and hands-free 2 - 3Making a call 2 - 5Shifting an existing call from/ to the - remote control 25Using the Tek Transmitter 26Turning the Tek Transmitter on/off 2 - 6Sound level 2 - 7Charging the Tek Transmitter 2 - 7Connecting the Tek Transmitter with an - external device 28Receiving the audio stream from an external - device 30Receiving a phone call while watching TV 3 - 1Using the direct audio input 32Connecting directly to your mp3 player 3 - 2Receiving a phone call while using the direct - audio input 33Maintenance and care 34Technical information 35Disposal informatio 371014155
Included in deliveryDevice and accessories:Tek connect remote control with rechargeable battery and lanyardTek Transmitter 1 Display2 Program buttons3 Volume buttons4 Telephone buttonsremote control on/off5 Microphone opening6 Key lock7 Read out buttonhearing instruments on/off8 SoundBalance buttons9 2.5mm stereo socket10 Socket for power plug3Tek upgrade11 On/Off switch12 Soundlevel13 Socket for power plug14 2.5mm stereo socket15 LED1112131415178923456106
Tek upgrade2 Power plugs with country specific adapters (one for remote control, one for Tek Transmitter)Cables:1.8 m audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side0.3 m audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other sideAdapter set:2.5 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket 6.3 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket RCA (cinch) to 3.5 stereo socket RCA (cinch) to SCART 37
The Tek wireless enhancement is intended to operate hearing instruments.Read and follow the instructions of this user guide toavoid injuries or damage to the remote control.Symbols:Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries.CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible propertydamage.Advice and tips on how to handle yourhearing instrument better.Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.4Intended use8
NOTICEYour remote control is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and me-chanical stress.Do not expose your remote control to extreme tem- Xperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. XDo not immerse it in water. XWARNINGWireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment.Turn the remote control off when in hospitals or air- Xplanes.Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant Xor life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.Refer to local authorities for further information. X5General notes on safetyThe function of the wireless link might be affected by a nearby electro-magnetic field, such as computer monitors. Keep an appropriate distance from the source of in- Xterference if you experience difficulty.9
WARNINGRisk of interference with cardiac pacemakers.Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a Xcardiac pacemaker.WARNINGRisk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!Do not use your hearing instruments (and remote con- Xtrol) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.In case the hearing instrument is controlled by ano- Xther person’s remote control, return to your Hearing Care Professional with your remote control and hea-ring instruments.5General notes on safetyWARNINGStrangulation hazard when lanyard gets entangled in e.g. moving mechanical parts of machines.Use only the delivered breakaway lanyard. It will Xautomatically detach when entangled.10
WARNINGRisk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled wrong.Do not short circuit, pierce, crush or disassemble the Xrechargeable battery.Do not place in oven or fire. XDo not immerse in water. XCharge the rechargeable battery between 0ºC and 45ºC XRemove the rechargeable battery when the instrument Xis not in use for a prolonged period of time.Do not throw used batteries into household trash. XReturn them to your Hearing Care Professional for environmentally correct disposal.WARNINGChoking hazard posed by small parts.Keep batteries, small parts and remote control out of Xchildren‘s reach.If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immedi- Xately.Safety notes for batteries 611
Before first useInsert the rechargeable battery into the remote control. XCharge the rechargeable battery before first use. XCharging processConnect the remote control with the Xpower plug to a power supply.The charging process starts. Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the status of the rechargeable battery.Charging is complete when the bat-tery symbol shows a full battery.Running time of the rechargeable batteryThe running time of the rechargeable battery depends on the way the remote control is used. The function with the highest power consumpting is the transmission of an audio signal. This function is active when telephoning or listening to an external device. The rechargeable battery will last about 5 hours in this case.When no transmission of audio signal is active and a phone is paired, the rechargeable battery will last several days.When no transmission of audio signal is active and no telephone is paired, the rechargeable battery lasts sev-eral months.Getting started712
Getting started 7The remote control will go into a stand-by mode after a period of inanctivity. In stand-by mode no informa-tion is shown on the display. Press any key to turn the remote control back into Xworking mode to see the information on the display.1132Display information1 Hearing program2 Program description only available if programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.3 Battery status of remote control13
Getting started7Wearing the remote controlTo operate your hearing instruments wear the remote con- Xtrol within a distance of 1 m (40 in) to the hearing instru-ments. You can wear the remote control, for example, in your pocket.You can also set the remote control on the table in front of you, for example when watching tv.For best listening quality turn the Xremote control in the same direction you are facing.When telephoning with the remote Xcontrol, hold the remote control in your hand and speak directly into the microphone.For best listening quality when re- Xceiving an audio stream, wear the re-mote control with the lanyard around your neck. This way remote control and hearing instruments are in the proper distance and alignment.14
Basic functions 8Key lockYour remote control has a key lock on the left side.Slide the control to the bottom to enable Xthe key lock.Pressing the buttons will now have no effect.Slide the control to the top to disable the key Xlock.Changing the hearing programThe remote control allows you to control up to 5 programs of your hearing instruments.Your Hearing Care Professional will program the settings in the different programms for your particular listening needs.Press the number of the desired hearing Xprogram.The remote control shows the number of the program you are in now.You hear the acoustic signal for the chosen program in your hearing instruments.locked / unlockedYour Hearing Care Professional can activate or de-activate acoustic signals in your hearing instruments. Acoustic signals confirm changes in the settings such as program, volume or SoundBalance.15
Basic functions8Changing the volumePress X to increase the volume.Press X to decrease the volume.Changing the SoundBalance (Treble)With the rocker switch on the right side of the remote control you can change the sound of your hearing instruments.Press X+ (up) to get a more shrill sound.Press X– (down) to get more muffled sound.Read out the hearing instrument's informationThis functions gives you the possibility to view the current settings like battery status, volume or hea-ring program of your hearing instruments.Hold the remote control close to one of your X hearing instruments (about 10 cm / 4 in). Press the read out button. XThe display of the remote control shows you the following information:1 Hearing program with description 2 Sound control of hearing instruments3 Volume of hearing instruments4 Battery status of hearing instruments left / rightT R E B L E1 2 3 416
Basic functions 8Turning the hearing instruments on/offPress the read out button for more than 5 Xseconds to turn your hearing instruments off.Press one of the program buttons on the Xremote control to turn the hearing instru-ments back on.Turning the remote control on/offPress X for about 5 seconds to turn the remote control off.Press X for about 5 seconds to turn the remote control back on.WARNINGWireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment.Turn the remote control off when in hospitals or air- Xplanes.Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant Xor life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.17
Basic functions8Symbolsprogram numberbluetooth connection active or phone connection active full empty chargingbattery status of remote control / volume up / volume down / treble up/ treble down / key lock activated / deactivatedincoming callactive callhearing instruments offerror / / searching bluetooth audio stream /bluetooth audio stream activ / direct audio stream activRead-out symbols Sound balance and volume of hearing instrumentsbattery status of left and right hearing instrument18
9What is Bluetooth?Bluetooth is a wireless standard that provides a way to wirelessly connect devices like cell phones, laptops, head-sets and others.Over a Bluetooth connection the devices can exchange in-formation such as data, sound or even control commands.The range of the Bluetooth connection in the Tek Connect remote control is about 10 m (32 ft). Walls or objects in be-tween the devices can shorten this distance.The Tek Connect remote control can be connected via Bluetooth to your cell phone or to the Tek Transmitter.Follow the instructions of the following chapters to hear sound of your cell phone, TV or mp3 player directly in your hearing instruments.The Bluetooth symbol denotes wether or not a device is Bluetooth compatible.19
10 Using the remote control with a phoneThe remote control allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset when you are tele-phoning with a Bluetooth compat-ible phone or cell phone. Instead of using the telephone receiver, you speak in your remote control and listen through your hearing instruments.Pairing remote control and phoneBefore you can use the remote control with a phone for the first time you need to pair your phone and the remote control. The pairing process can be compared with an "in-troduction" of phone and remote control. After the pairing process the phone and remote control "know" each other. The pairing process does not need to be repeated.Activate the Bluetooth function in your phone. XThe display of your phone should show a Bluetooth symbol when the Bluetooth function is activated.Press and hold X on the remote con-trol for about 7 seconds.The remote control changes to pairing mode. You now have 2 minutes to finish the pairing process.Search in the menu of your phone for other Bluetooth X20
Using the remote control with a phone 10devices.Your phone should find a device called "Tek Connect". This is the remote control.Choose this device to pair phone and remote control. XYour phone should ask you to insert a PIN.Insert "0000" XThe remote control can only be paired with one phone at a time.If you start to pair another phone with the remote con- trol, the first pairing information will be deleted. The re-mote control "forgets" the contact with the first phone.Refer to the User Guide of your phone for more de- Xtailed information on how to link devices via Blue-tooth.21
Using the remote control with a phone10Connecting remote control and phoneAfter pairing, the phone and remote control "know" each other. In order to listen to a call through your hear-ing instruments it is also necessary to connect the remote control to your phone. After connecting, the phone and remote control can "communicate" with each other. It is not necessary to have the remote control and the phone connected all the time. But only when connected to the phone the remote control will show an incoming call on the display and transfer the sound of your phone to your hearing instruments.Press X to connect the remote control with the phone.ORConnect the remote control over the menu of your Xphone.The remote control shows the phone symbol when your phone and your remote control are connected.22
Using the remote control with a phone 10Before using the remote control for telephoning for the first time you need to:activate the bluetooth function in your phone. Xpair phone and remote control. XSome of the following functions depend on the mode of operation of your phone or cell phone. The performance of the phones and cell phones de-scribed here can slightly differ from the performance of your phone or cell phone.Headset and hands-freeMost phones or cell phones connect to the remote control via "hands-free"-mode. Some phones or cell phones use the "headset"-mode. Refer to the table for the avaible func-tions in each mode.headset hands-freesmbol shown in remote controltaking a call 33rejecting a call 23terminating a call 33shifting an existing call 2323
Using the remote control with a phone10Taking a call......when remote control and phone are connectedThe ringing is audible in your hearing instruments.The remote control indicates an inco-ming call.Press X to accept the incoming call.Speak into the microphone of the remote control to talk. XYou need to speak within a range of about 0.5m (inches) from the microphone.Press X to terminate the call.Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing pro-gram you used before taking the call....when remote control and phone are not connectedThe ringing will not be audible in your hearing instruments.The remote control does not show an incoming call.Press X to transfer the incoming call to the remote control.Press X to accept the incoming call.Speak into the microphone of the remote control to talk. XYou need to speak within a range of about 0,5m (inches) from the microphone.Depending on your phone, there might be no ringing audible in your hearing instruments when the phone is in silent mode.24
Using the remote control with a phone 10Press X to terminate the call.Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing pro-gramm you used before taking the call.Rejecting a call......when remote control and phone are connectedPress X to reject an incoming call....when remote control and phone are not connectedPress X to transfer the incoming call to the remote control.Press X to reject an incoming call.Making a callPress X to connect remote control and phoneDial the desired number on your cell phone. XYou can hear the call connection signal and the ringing in your hearing instruments.Press X to terminate the call.Shifting an existing call from/ to the remote controlPress X to transfer an existing connection from your phone to your remote control. Press X to tranfer an existing connection from your re-mote control back to the phone.25
11 Using the Tek TransmitterThe Tek Transmitter allows you to use your hearing instru-ments as a wireless headset for any external device.Connected to the desired device, the Tek Transmitter sub-mits the audio stream via the remote control to your hear-ing instruments.1 On/Off switch2 Sound level3 Contact for power plug4 2.5mm stereo jack5 LEDTurning the Tek Transmitter on/offUse the On/Off switch to turn the Tek Transmitter on. XThe blue LED blinks, indicating that the Tek Transmitter is waiting to connect to the remote control.When the blue LED is on constantly, the connection to the remote control is established.Use the On/Off switch to turn the Tek Transmitter off. XTurn the Tek Transmitter off when not in use.1234526
Using the Tek Transmitter 11Sound levelThe Sound level button allows you to increase or decrease the volume of the audio signal of the Tek Transmitter. The-re are 5 volume levels.Press the Sound level button to change the volume of Xthe audio signal.The blue LED blinks. The number of times the LED blinks indicates the volume level.Charging the Tek TransmitterConnect the Tek Transmitter with the power plug to a Xpower supply. A red LED indicates that the Tek Transmitter battery is charging. Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the status of the rechargeable battery.Charging is completed when the red LED goes out.27
Using the Tek Transmitter11Connecting the Tek Transmitter with an external deviceChoose one of the cables that where delivered with the Xremote control and plug the 2.5mm (smaller) stereo plug into the Tek Transmitter.Depending on the device you want to connect the Tek Transmitter to, different adapters are included in the de-livery:1 2.5 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket2 6.3 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket3 RCA (cinch) to SCART4 RCA (cinch) to 3.5 stereo socketThe graphic on the following page shows how different devices can be connected to the Tek Transmitter.Connect the external device to the Tek Transmitter ac- Xcording to the graphic .123428
Using the Tek Transmitter 11Bluetooth Stereo AdapterTV123 3429
Using the Tek Transmitter11For better sound quality keep the remote control Xwithin a range of 10 m (32 ft) to the Tek Transmitter and the hearing instruments within a range of 1m (40 in) to the remote control.Keep the Tek Transmitter visible. XReceiving the audio stream from an external deviceConnect the Tek Transmitter with the power plug to a Xpower supply.Using the remote control, change to the audio program. XIt will take a few seconds for the remote control to con-nect to the Tek Transmitter. The blue LED on the Tek Transmitter confirms that the Bluetooth audio link is established.You can now hear sound from the TV through your hear-ing instruments.The Tek Transmitter has a rechargeable battery and can also work without a connection to a power supply. Ensure to charge the battery regularly in this case. X30
Using the Tek Transmitter 11Receiving a phone call while watching TVIf your remote control and your phone are paired and con-nected you can still receive phone calls when you are con-nected to an external device. The hearing instruments will switch automatically to the telephone programm when your phone rings.Press X to answer the phone.Press X to reject the call.The hearing instruments will change back to the audio program after you have finished the call.31
12 Using the direct audio inputThe remote control allows you to use your hearing instru-ments as a wireless headset when you are listening to the music on your mp3 player or another audio device.Connecting directly to your mp3 playerChoose one of the cables that where delivered with the Xremote control and plug the 2.5mm (smaller) stereo plug into the remote control.Connect the other side of the cable with a 3.5mm jack Xto the external device. Use one of the adapters if your device does not have a 3.5mm jack.Change to the audio program. XThe remote control shows the symbol for direct audio input.You can hear the sound of your mp3 player through your hearing instruments.If you choose the audio program without an audio device connected to your remote control, the remote control will search for a connection to the Tek Transmitter.32
Using the direct audio input 12Receiving a phone call while using the direct audio inputIf your remote control and your phone are paired you can still receive phone calls while using the direct audio input. The hearing instruments will switch automatically to the telephone program when your phone rings.Press X to answer the phone.Press X to reject the call. Your hearing instruments will change back to the audio Xprogram.While charging do not use the direct audio input with Xdevices that are connected to the power supply.33
Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tissue. XAvoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as Xcitronid aids, ammonia, etc.NOTICEDo NOT put your remote control in Xwater!Do NOT clean your remote control with Xalcohol or benzine.13 Maintenance and care34
Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHzMax. field strength @ 10m: -24.1 dBμA/mMax. field strength @ 30m: -6.2 dBμV/mCE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found in-side the battery compartment.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users au-thority to operate the equipment. Siemens Tek Connect remote controlFCC: SGI-WL200APIC: 267AB-WL200APThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following 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.Technical information 1435
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residen-tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- ent from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Technical information1436
Within the European Union, the marked equip-ment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and elec-tronical equipment".Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).Recycle the remote control and rechargeable batteries Xaccording to national regulations.For disposal within the EU please send devices to thefollowing address:United Kingdom Malta IrelandSiemens Charles de Giorgio LTD Howth JunctionHearing Instruments 39-40 South Street Business CenterNewton Road Valetta CMR 01 KilbarrackCrawley RH109TT P.O. Box 374 5 Dublinwww.siemens.com/hoergeraeteWith the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.15Disposal information37
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