Sivantos WL201AP Remote Control Device User Manual

Sivantos GmbH Remote Control Device

User Manual

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3ContentContentIntroduction 4TEK 5Intended use 7General notes on safety 8Getting started 12Basic functions 15Display information 18What is Bluetooth? 20Using the remote control with a phone 21Using the Tek Transmitter 27Using the direct audio input 33Maintenance and care 35Technical information 36Technical Data - power supply 38Disposal information 39
Introduction4Dear Customer,Your hearing instruments equipped with e2e wirelessTM 2.0 technology can be controlled by your new Tek Con-nect remote control.This remote control offers you more hearing comfort in your daily activities. Via Bluetooth it links your hearing instruments to the expanding world of electronic 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 understand how your remote control works.If you have further questions, please contact your Hearing Care Professional. Introduction
Introduction5Included in deliveryDevice and accessories:■ Tek Connect remote control with rechargeable battery and lanyard① Display② Program buttons③ Volume buttons④ Telephone buttons; remote control on/off⑤ Microphone opening⑥ Key lock⑦ Read out button; hearing instruments on/off⑧ SoundBalance buttons⑨ 2.5 mm stereo socket⑩ Socket for power plug■ Tek Transmitter① On/off switch② Sound level③ Socket for power plug④ 2.5 mm stereo socket⑤ LED TEK
Introduction6■ 2 Power plugs with country specific adapters (one for remote control, one for Tek Transmitter)■ Cables:□ 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5 stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side□ 0.3 m audio cable with 3.5 stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 stereo plug on the other side■ Adapter 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
Intended use7This remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments.Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to 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 moder-ate injuries.NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done. Intended use
General notes on safety8WARNINGWireless systems may interfere with devices and electronic equipment.Turn the remote control off when in hospitals or airplanes.Do not use with life supporting systems.The remote control may respond when triggered by an external Bluetooth device.NOTICEThe remote control is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress.Do not expose the remote control to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.Do not immerse it in water.Do not place your remote control in a micro-wave oven.In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.Refer to local authorities for further informa-tion. General notes on safety
General notes on safety9The performance of the e2e wireless function may be affected by electromagnetic interference – e.g. from a computer monitor or fluorescent lamp system.Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.In the event your hearing instruments can be controlled by another person's remote control, return hearing instruments and remote control to your Hearing Care Professional.WARNINGRisk of interference with cardiac pacemakers.Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker.WARNINGHazard of explosion in gas-filled spaces!Do not use your hearing instruments and re-mote control in areas where there is danger of explosions (e.g. mining).
General notes on safety10WARNINGStrangulation hazard when lanyard gets entangled in moving mechanical parts of machines for ex-ample.Use only the delivered breakaway lanyard. It will automatically detach when entangled.Do not use lanyard for children under the age of twelve.WARNINGRisk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled wrong.Do not short circuit, pierce, crush or disassem-ble the rechargeable battery.Prior to return the battery for recycling, tape the electrodes to prevent short circuit, which may cause the battery to explode.Do not place it in oven or fire.Do not immerse it in water.Charge the rechargeable battery between 0ºC and 45ºC.Remove the rechargeable battery when the instrument is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
General notes on safety11Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment.Do not throw used batteries into household trash.Return 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 children‘s reach.If swallowed consult a physician or hospital im-mediately.NOTICEPlease make sure that the power plug is easily ac-cessible to remove it from power supply if neces-sary.
Getting started12 Set up the remote controlInsert the rechargeable battery into the remote control:Insert first the top part of the battery (the part without contacts) into the top part of the battery compartment.Press down the bottom part of the battery into the bat-tery compartment.The contact areas of battery and battery compartment match up.Charge the rechargeable battery before first use. Charging processConnect the remote control with the power plug to a power supply.The charging process starts. Charg-ing time is about 5 hours depend-ing on the status of the recharge-able 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 consumption 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 6 hours in this case. Getting started
Getting started13■ 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 several months. Display information① Hearing program② Program description (only available if programmed by your Hearing Care Professional)③ Battery status of remote controlThe remote control goes into a stand-by mode after a period of inactivity. In stand-by mode no information is shown on the display.Press any key to turn the remote control back into working mode to see the information on the display. Wearing the remote controlTo operate your hearing instruments wear the remote control within a distance of 1 m (40 in) to the hear-ing instruments. You can wear the remote control, for example, in your pocket.
Getting started14For best listening quality when receiving an audio stream, wear the remote control with the lanyard around your neck. This way remote control and hearing instruments are in the proper distance and alignment.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 re-mote control in the same direction you are facing.When telephoning with the remote control, hold the remote control in your hand and speak directly into the microphone.
Basic functions15Your remote control has a key lock on the left side.Slide the control to the bot-tom to enable the key lock.Pressing the buttons will now have no effect.Slide the control to the top to disable the key lock.locked / unlocked Changing the hearing programYour Hearing Care Professional can activate or de-activate acoustic signals in your hearing instru-ments. Acoustic signals confirm changes in the set-tings such as program, volume or SoundBalance.The remote control allows you to control up to 5 programs of your hearing instru-ments.Your Hearing Care Professional will program the settings in the different programms for your particular listening needs.Press the number of the desired hear-ing program.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. Basic functions
Basic functions16 Changing the volumePress to increase the volume.Press 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 + (up) to get a more shrill sound.Press – (down) to get more muffled sound. Reading out the hearing instrument's informationThis functions gives you the possibility to view the current settings like battery status, volume or hearing program of your hearing instruments.Hold the remote control close to one of your hearing instruments (about 10 cm / 4 in).Press the read out button.The display of the remote control shows you the follow-ing information:① Hearing program with description② Sound control of hearing instru-ments③ Volume of hearing instruments④ Battery status of hearing instruments left  / right
Basic functions17 Turning the hearing instruments on/offPress the read out button for more than 5 sec-onds to turn your hearing instruments off.Press one of the program buttons on the remote control to turn the hearing instruments back on. Turning the remote control on/offPress for about 5 seconds to turn the remote control off.Press 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 hospi-tals or airplanes.Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.
Display information18Symbolsprogram 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 Display information
Display information19Symbols/ / searching bluetooth audio stream /bluetooth audio stream active / audio stream activeRead-out symbols Sound balance and volume of hearing instrumentsbattery status of left and right hearing instrument Display information
What is Bluetooth?20Bluetooth is a wireless standard that provides a way to wirelessly connect devices like cell phones, laptops, headsets and others.Over a Bluetooth connection the devices can exchange information such as data, sound or even control com-mands. The range of the Bluetooth connection in the Tek Connect remote control is about 10 m (32 ft). Walls or objects in between the devices can shorten this distance.The Bluetooth symbol denotes if a device is Bluetooth compatible.The Tek Connect remote control can be connected via Bluetooth to your cell phone or to the Tek Transmitter.Follow the instructions in the following chapters to hear the sound of your cell phone, TV or mp3 player directly in your hearing instruments. What is Bluetooth?
What is Bluetooth?21The remote control allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset when you are telephoning with a Blue-tooth compatible phone or cell phone.Instead of using the telephone receiver, you speak into your remote control and listen through your hearing instru-ments. 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 pair-ing 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. The display of your phone should show a Bluetooth symbol when the Bluetooth function is activated.Press and hold on the remote control for about 7 seconds.The remote control changes to pairing mode. You now have 2 minutes to finish the pairing process. Using the remote control with a phone
What is Bluetooth?22Search in the menu of your phone for other Bluetooth devices.Your phone should find a device called "Tek Connect". This is the remote control.Choose this device to pair phone and remote control. Your phone should ask you to insert a PIN.Insert "0000".Refer to the user guide of your connected device for more detailed information on how to link devices via Bluetooth. Connecting remote control and phoneAfter pairing, the phone and remote control "know" each other. In order to listen to a call through your hearing 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.Press to connect the remote control with the phone.ORConnect the remote control over the menu of your phone.The remote control shows the phone symbol when your phone and your remote control are connected.
What is Bluetooth?23■ The remote control can be paired with more than one phone.■ The remote control can be connected with only one phone at a time.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.Depending on your phone also keypad tones will be transfered to your hearing instruments when phone and remote control are connected.If this function interferes with the program you are using deactivate the keypad tones in your phone.The performance of the phones and cell phones described 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 functions in each mode.
What is Bluetooth?24headset hands-freesymbol shown in remote controltaking a call rejecting a call terminating a call transferring an existing call Before using the remote control for telephoning for the first time you need to:Activate the bluetooth function in your phone.Pair phone and remote control. Taking a call ... ... when remote control and phone are connectedThe ringing is audible in your hearing instruments.The remote control indicates an incoming call.Depending on your phone, there might be no ring-ing audible in your hearing instruments when the phone is in silent mode.
What is Bluetooth?25Press to accept the incoming call.Speak into the microphone of the remote control to talk.You need to speak within a range of about 0.5m (inches) from the microphone.Press to terminate the call.Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing program you used before taking the call. ... when remote control and phone are not connectedThe ringing will not be audible in your hearing instru-ments. The remote control does not show an incoming call.Press to transfer the incoming call to remote control.Press to accept the incoming call.Speak into the microphone of the remote control to talk. You need to speak within a range of about 0,5m (inches) from the microphone.Press to terminate the call.Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing programm you used before taking the call.
What is Bluetooth?26 Rejecting a call ... ... when remote control and phone are connectedPress to reject an incoming call. ... when remote control and phone are not connectedPress to transfer the incoming call to the remote controlPress to reject an incoming call. Making a callPress to connect remote control and phone.Dial the desired number on your cell phone.You can hear the call connection signal and the ringing in your hearing instruments.Press to terminate the call. Transferring an existing call from/ to the remote controlPress to transfer an existing connection from your phone to your remote control.Press to transfer an existing connection from your remote control back to the phone.
Using the Tek Transmitter27The Tek Transmitter allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset for any external device.Connected to the desired device, the Tek Transmitter submits the audio stream via the remote control to your hearing instruments.① On/off switch② Sound level③ Socket for power plug④ 2.5 mm stereo socket⑤ LED Turning the Tek Transmitter on/offUse the on/off switch to turn the Tek Transmitter on. The 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. Turn the Tek Transmitter off when not in use. Using the Tek Transmitter
Using the Tek Transmitter28 Sound levelThe Sound level button allows you to increase or decrease the volume of the audio signal of the Tek Transmitter. There are 5 volume levels.Press the Sound level button to change the volume of the audio signal.The blue LED blinks. The number of times the LED blinks indicates the volume level. Charging the Tek TransmitterConnect the Tek Transmitter with the power plug to a power supply.A red LED indicates that the Tek Transmitter battery is charging.Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the sta-tus of the rechargeable battery.Charging is completed when the red LED goes out.
Using the Tek Transmitter29 Connecting the Tek Transmitter with an external deviceChoose one of the cables delivered with the remote 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 delivery:① 2.5 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket② 6.3 stereo plug to 3.5 stereo socket③ RCA (cinch) to 3.5 stereo socket④ RCA (cinch) to SCARTThe 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-cording to the graphic.Preferably, use the SCART or RCA (cinch) outlet.
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Using the Tek Transmitter31 Receiving the audio stream from an external deviceConnect the Tek Transmitter with the power plug to a power supply.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.Using the remote control, change to the audio pro-gram. It will take a few seconds for the remote control to connect 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 hearing instruments.For better sound quality keep the remote control within 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.If the sound is tinny or artificial ask your Hearing Care Professional for advice.
Using the Tek Transmitter32 Receiving a phone call while watching TVIf your remote control and your phone are paired and connected you can still receive phone calls when you are connected to an external device. The hearing instruments will switch automatically to the telephone programm when your phone rings.Press to answer the phone.Press to reject the call.The hearing instruments will change back to the audio program after you have finished the call.
Using the direct audio input33The remote control allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset when you are listening to the music on your mp3 player or another audio device. Connecting directly to your mp3 playerChoose one of the cables delivered with the remote 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 to the external device. Use one of the adapters if your device does not have a 3.5mm jack.Change to the audio program. The remote control shows the symbol for direct audio input.You can hear the sound of your mp3 player through your hearing instru-ments.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. Using the direct audio input
Using the direct audio input34 Receiving 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 to answer the phone.Press to reject the call.Your hearing instruments will change back to the audio program.WARNINGRisk of injuries caused by electric shock!Connect audio input only to a device conform-ing to IEC 60065 (IEC-Norm for audio, video and other electronic devices).While charging do not use the line-in audio input with devices that are connected to the power supply.
Maintenance and care35NOTICEDo not put your remote control in water!Do NOT clean your remote con-trol with alcohol or benzine.Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tis-sue.Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citric acids, ammonia, etc. Maintenance and care
Technical information36Siemens Tek Connect remote controlFCC: SGI-WL201APIC: 267AB-WL200APOperating frequencies: Fc=3,28 MHzMax. field strength @ 10m: 41 dBμV/mMax. field strength @ 30m: 21 dBμV/mCE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found inside the battery compartment. N14203This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Changes or modifications made to this equipment not ex-pressly approved by SAT GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. FCC complianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following conditions:■ this device may not cause harmful interference, and■ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Technical information
Technical information3715 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-tion, 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 to an outlet on a circuit differ-ent from that to which the receiver is connected.■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for help. Siemens TransmitterIMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Technical Data - power supply38Technical Data - power supplyFuhua Model: UE10W-050080SPCInput voltage: 100-240 V ACInput current: 150 mAInput frequency: 50-60 HzOutput voltage: 5 VDCOutput current: 0.8 A
Disposal information39Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Paliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment."Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).Recycle the device and acccessories according to national regulations.With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and the European Directive99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunica-tions terminal equipment. Disposal information
www.siemens.com /hearingSiemens Audiologische Technik GmbHGebbertstrasse 12591058 ErlangenGermanyPhone +49 9131 308 0© Siemens AG, 05.2011 · FBDocument No. A91SAT-00312-99T6-7600Order/Item No. 104 17 428Printed in Germany

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