Bernafon RCP Remote Control for Hearing Aids User Manual

Bernafon AG Remote Control for Hearing Aids

User Manual

............................................................................................................................................................................................RC-PRemote ControlOperation InstructionsPreliminary
SummaryBernafon RC-P Remote ControlDescription of Features ............................................................................... 4Battery Insertion and Replacement.......................................................5 – 6Operating your Hearing Instrument with the Remote Control .................. 7Operating Distance ..................................................................................... 7Lock Switch ................................................................................................. 8Volume Control ............................................................................................ 9Program Cycle Button ................................................................................. 9Favorite Button .......................................................................................... 10Status Light ............................................................................................... 11Lanyard Ring .............................................................................................. 12Care of your Remote Control .................................................................... 13Environmental Protection.......................................................................... 14Warnings and Safety Guidelines ....................................................... 15 – 16International warranty .............................................................................. 17
3InlayThe following hearing instrument accessory is outlined in this user instruction:This booklet describes how to get the most from your new Bernafon Remote Control. Please follow these instructions for use and care to obtain the best possible benefits from your hearing instruments.Remote Control (RC- P)
4Features12345671 Program Cycle Button2 Volume Control3 Favorite Button4 Status Light5 Lanyard Ring6 Battery Cover7 Lock Switch
5Battery Insertion and ReplacementThe remote control uses a CR-2 type battery. To insert a new battery:•Gentlyslidethebatterycoveroff.(A)•Makesurethatthe“+”signonthebatterymatches  withthe“+”signinthebatterycompartment.•Placethebatteryinthecompartmentmakingsurethatthebattery  isproperlypositionedatbothends.(B)•Replacethebatterycover,thenslideitclosed.AB
6Battery Insertion and ReplacementPlease note:•Thebatterycovershouldneverbeforced.  Ifforceisrequiredtoclosethecover,checkthealignment and reposition it so that it slides into place easily.•Batterylifewillvarydependingonconditionsofuse.  Askyourhearingcareprofessionalformoreinformation.
7Operating your Hearing Instrument with the Remote ControlYour hearing instruments can be operated by using the buttons on yourremotecontrol.Ifyouhavehearinginstrumentsttedtobothears,the remote control will adjust both at the same time.Operating DistanceWiththeremotecontrol,youcanoperateyourhearinginstrument fromadistanceofupto1meter(aboutthelengthofyourarm). Adirectlineofsightbetweentheremotecontrolandyourhearinginstruments is not required.
8Lock SwitchYour remote control is equipped with a lock switch to prevent accidental operation. •Positiontheswitchto“unlock”withthegreendotvisible.  Yourremotecontrolisreadyforuse.(A)•Positiontheswitchto“lock”withthegreendothidden.  Yourremotecontrolbuttonsaredeactivated.(B)ABUnlocked = Green dot visible Locked = Green dot hidden
9Volume ControlThe volume of your hearing instruments may be adjusted as follows: Program Cycle ButtonTo cycle through the hearing instrument programs with the remotecontrol,pressthe“●” button. Each push will advance the hearing instruments to the next program in the cycle.Press“+”toincreasevolume(louder)Press“–”todecreasevolume(softer)Increase volumeDecrease volumeProgram Cycle Button
10Favorite ButtonThe remote control is equipped with a Favorite Button. Bypressingthisbutton,theremotecontroldirectsthehearing instrumentstoapre-determined“favorite”setting. The function of the Favorite Button has been programmed by your Hearing Care Professional.Press «✱» button to directly access your favorite function.Favorite Button
11Status LightThe status light indicates remote control operation. It will blink after each button press. Two possibilities will be seen.Red blinking indicates that the remote control is locked. Green blinking indicates that the remote control is unlocked and has sent a command to your hearing instruments.Status lightIf the light does not blink after abuttonispressed,thebatteryneeds to be replaced.
12Lanyard RingForyourconvenience,itispossibletoattachtheremotecontrol toalanyard.Inordertomountthelanyard,pullouttheringwhich is found near the battery compartment.Thread the cord through the ring to attach it to your remote control.
13Care of your Remote Control•Whenchangingthebatteryorcleaningtheremotecontrol,hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if it is accidentally dropped.•Cleantheremotecontrolregularlywithadryclothortissue.•Avoidgettingtheremotecontrolwet.•Neverattempttodrytheremotecontrolwithahairdryer, in a microwave oven or with any other heating devices.•Theremotecontrolshouldneverbeexposedtoextremeheat, such as on the dashboard or in the glove box of your car.
14Environmental ProtectionHelp to protect the environment by not disposing of your remote control or batteries with your unsorted household waste. Please recycle your remote control and batteries or return them to your hearing care professional for disposal. Contact your hearing care professional for more information.
15Warnings and Safety Guidelines•Youshouldfamiliarizeyourselfcompletelywiththisbooklet before using your remote control.•TheremotecontrolRC-Pshallnotbeusedinanaircraft.•Adeadbatteryshouldberemovedassoonaspossible.•Usedbatteriesshouldbereturnedtoyourbatterysupplier or hearing care professional.•Neverdisposeofbatteriesbyburningthem. There is a risk that they may explode and cause injury.•Neverdisposeofbatterieswithhouseholdwaste. They can cause environmental pollution.•Nevertrytorechargenon-rechargeablebatteries.•Keepnewandusedbatteriesawayfromyoungchildrenorpersons  ofmentalincapacity.Ifswallowed,seekimmediatemedicaladvice.
16•Theremotecontrolisnotapprovedtobeoperatedinexplosive environments. Do not use it in mines or other environments  withexplosivehazards.•Theremotecontrolusesdigitalinductivesignalstotransmit  commandstothehearinginstrument.Althoughextremelyunlikely, concerns have been raised that this signal could interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers.•Asanadditionalprecaution,weadvisepacemakerrecipientsnotto carry and use the remote control in a breast pocket or around the neck.•Attention!Theremotecontrolisnotatoyandshouldunderno circumstances be passed on to infants or small children  (under36month).•Forsecurityreasonsthelanyardshouldneverbetiedtogether.  Usethelanyardgripprovided.
17International warrantyTheBernafonRemoteControliscoveredbyalimitedwarranty, coveringdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanship,foraperiodof 12 months from the date of delivery. This warranty covers the remote controlitself,butnotaccessoriessuchasbatteries.This warranty becomes invalid if a defect is a result of misuse or maltreatment.Thiswarrantyisvoidifnon-authorizedpersonnelhaverepairedtheremote control. Please review the warranty card with your hearing healthcare professional and make sure that your warranty card is completed correctly.
18Hereby,BernafonAG,declaresthattheremotecontrolRC-Pis in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.Acopyofthedeclaration of conformity can be obtained at the above address.This device is meant to be used in the following countries:AT,AU,BE,CA,CH,DE,DK,ES,FI,FR,GB,GR,HU,IE,IT,JP,LU, NL,NO,NZ,PL,PT,SE,USFCCID:U6XRCPIC:7031A-RCP
19This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-ates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation.
20If 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device emits according to following standard: ETSIEN300330–1V1.5.1N14144
Manufacturer:Bernafon AGMorgenstrasse 1313018 BernSwitzerland:Phone +41 31 998 15 15Fax + 41 31 998 15 90www.bernafon.com03.08/BAG/000-00-000-000682

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