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Siemens Hearing Solutions

User guide

Behind-the-Ear-Instruments

PRISMA 2

PRISMA 2 D SP

PRISMA 2
PRISMA 2 P

Summary of Contents for 2 D SP

Page 1: ...Siemens Hearing Solutions User guide Behind the Ear Instruments PRISMA 2 PRISMA 2 D SP PRISMA 2 PRISMA 2 P ...

Page 2: ...well being With your new hearing instru ments which will accompany you daily you will again enjoy taking an active part in the world of speech and music And as with any constant companion you ll need some time at first to get used to handling your hearing instruments With a little patience we trust that your new hearing experience will be all the more pleasant for you For this purpose we are provi...

Page 3: ... your hearing instruments There are also tips and information on correct handling cleaning care and battery changing And naturally information about how you can solve some failures yourself if you cannot visit a hearing instrument specialist immediately One important note Your hearing success depends largely on how well your instruments fit in the ears and how carefully you maintain and handle the...

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Page 5: ...trument on off Page 8 Program button Page 9 Children s safety device Page 10 Audio input Page 11 2 2 P Applicable to all PRISMA 2 instruments How to insert your ear mould Page24 Handling Batteries Page26 Notes for cleaning and care Page27 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page29 How to solve some failures yourself Page30 Hearing training made easy Page32 ...

Page 6: ... PRISMA 2 P hearing instrument Microphone opening Program button Selection of operating mode M hearing via microphone T induction coil switched on O Off Battery compartment with lock For your instrument you will need BatteryType 13 ...

Page 7: ...s the smooth side You can recognise the minus side by the coloured ring You should always keep spare batteries at hand If you feel you cannot change the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Open the battery compartment Insert the battery Close the battery compartment 2 2 P ...

Page 8: ...batteries Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for proper environmentally conscious disposal Set the switch to position M The hearing instrument is ready for use without any further adjustment Even if the sound level changes your instrument is always adjusted correctly according to your personal needs Thus soft sounds aren t lost and loud sounds aren t amplified or are amplified only ...

Page 9: ...ose between two programs Program button Your acoustician can adapt the two programs exactly to your individual needs In this way it is possible to take account of different microphone characteristics A beep indicates which hearing program is selected One beep is when changing to microphone program 1 or to T setting Two beeps is when changing to microphone program 2 If required your hearing instrum...

Page 10: ...compartment such as by small children This safety device is on the inner side of the hearing instrument Please use a tool suited to the purpose to open or close the safety device Pushing the slide towards the battery compartment locks the battery compartment pushing the slide towards the ear hook unlocks the battery compart ment so that it can be opened unlock lock ...

Page 11: ... This enables the connection between hearing instrument and accessories In this way you can understand better in certain hearing situations Take care that before you use the audio input you pull off the protective foil The audio shoe connects the audio cable with your instrument Plug the audio shoe on to the hearing instrument Fig 1 and Fig 2 Remove the audio shoe from the hearing instrument Fig 3...

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Page 13: ...est way to handle your hearing instruments Page29 How to solve some failures yourself Page30 Some useful tips Page 31 Hearing training made easy Page32 Description of the PRISMA 2 D SP hearing instruments Page 14 Handling batteries Page 15 Battery changing Page 16 Setting the loudness Page 18 Program switch Page 18 Children s safety device Page20 Audio input Page21 ...

Page 14: ...14 Volume control Program switch Description of the PRISMA 2 D SP hearing instrument Programming socket Audio input Sound inlet openings Battery compartment with lock and on off switch Ear hook ...

Page 15: ...damage the instruments The batteries keep for from a few days up to several weeks according to the way they are used You can recognize when a change of batteries becomes necessary because your hearing instruments become noticeably quieter towards the end of the battery s life Then it is time for new batteries Two warning tones sound once per minute indicating that you must insert a new battery You...

Page 16: ...ressing from below with your finger tip The instrument is switched on Up to the first stop the instrument is then switched off Completely open to change the battery open the battery compartment completely by applying more force Removing the battery Open the battery compartment as shown in the figure Normally the battery drops out when the battery compartment is completely open Should this not be t...

Page 17: ...d If you feel you cannot change the battery yourself ask someone to help you a family member friend or your hearing instrument specialist Please do not throw used batteries into household refuse Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal Caution Please keep batteries out of the reach of children They are damaging to health when swallowed ...

Page 18: ...SP hearing instruments are fully auto matic It is therefore not necessary for you to change the loudness manually However if you still wish to do so PRISMA 2 D SP offers you a volume control louder quieter turn PRISMA 2 D SP hearing in struments have 4 hearing programs Three are selected with a program switch The fourth program is activated as soon as the audio shoe is plugged to the audio input Y...

Page 19: ...a magnet field In such cases we recommend that you phone if possible with program 1 or 2 Switching between the positions 1 T 2 is indicated by beep tones One beep tone to position 1 two beep tones to position 2 and three beep tones to position T Function of the program switch with audio shoe plugged on The audioprogram is activated as soon as the audio shoe is plugged on Switch position 1 Program ...

Page 20: ...n s safety device open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the right with a suitable tool To unlock the battery compartment again open the battery compartment up to the first stop Push the slide in the battery compartment to the left with a suitable tool If you feel you cannot do this yourself your hearing instrument specialist will be pleased ...

Page 21: ...the 1 T 2 switch hook the audio shoe in from the front and press it to the rear into the detent on the inner curved piece Switching off instrument with audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the rear up to the first stop Removing the audio shoe Press the audio shoe to the front unhook the audio shoe and close the flap again Your hearing instruments are equipped with an audio input This enables the con...

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Page 23: ...SP PRISMA 2 PRISMA 2 P All How to insert your ear mould Page24 Handling batteries Page26 Notes for cleaning and care Page27 The best way to handle your hearing instruments Page29 How to solve some failures yourself Page30 Hearing training made easy Page32 ...

Page 24: ...carefully into your auditory canal You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upwards or to the rear You may want to push the ear mould very gently with your index finger Once inserted you should feel that the ear mould is correctly placed Now place your hearing instrument behind your ear and switch it on Close the battery compartment fully How to insert your ear mould 24 ...

Page 25: ...instruments correctly One easy way to practice is to sit down at a table Place a mirror in front of you and prop your elbows on the table so you can guide your hands easily and safely This will help you stay relaxed and comfortable while you practice All ...

Page 26: ...ts The batteries last from a few days up to several weeks according to the way they are used You can recognise when a change of batteries becomes necessary because your hearing instruments become noticeably quieter towards the end of the battery s life Then it is time for new batteries Four warning tones sound once per minute indicating that you must insert a new battery Your hearing instrument sp...

Page 27: ...ring instrument itself cannot tolerate any moisture 1 Bring your hearing instru ments regularly to your hearing instrument specialist on the schedule that he or she recommends to have the hearing tube changed and the instru ment checked 2 Ear wax accumulates on your ear mould This can lead to inflammation in your auditory canal if the instruments are not cleaned regularly Therefore ...

Page 28: ...with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The drying capsule draws damaging moisture out of the instruments Your hearing instrument specialist stocks the special care sets and dry bags you need to maintain your hearing instruments and keep them in good condition ...

Page 29: ...nts are highly sensitive instruments This naturally requires some care in their handling They should then always give you good service Caution As with all electrical non gas encapsulated instruments the hearing instruments must not be operated in explosion endangered rooms All ...

Page 30: ...rected quickly If the instrument whistles Test the instrument yourself by closing the sound outlet opening with your fingertip If the whistling disappears the instrument is in order Check that the ear mould sits properly in your ear Also test the hearing tube for leaks If the whistling noise is still audible only yourhearing instrument specialist can provide assistance Sound outlet opening ...

Page 31: ... the batteries Batteries can leak out Replace batteries that have leaked out without delay If the hearing instrument is too quiet Most likely you need to insert a new battery If it is still too quiet clean the instrument or the ear mould and hearing tube following the directions in the chapter Notes for cleaning and care If neither a new battery nor cleaning helps as a precaution you should ask yo...

Page 32: ...ign body at first You ll notice that even after a relatively short time the positive new hearing experience prevails and you ll find your hearing instruments to be something quite normal Hearing training helps you here You ll become more and more perfect and naturally securer step by step Experience sounds outdoors First choose quiet surroundings for this For instance while taking a stroll you ll ...

Page 33: ...kable progress You ve become much more familiar with the sounds in your daily environment As an exercise read out aloud and concentrate on your own voice 4th step Learn to understand the voices of others Wear the instrument when you speak with someone in your family Make a date with a friend Explain your new situation and ask the person you re talking to to speak at a normal conversational level E...

Page 34: ...the most favorable and loudest transmission You can activate the telephone coil and the microphone by pressing the program button so that you can hear the normal surroundings Your hearing instrument fulfils the IEC 118 13 standard with regard to electromagnetic compatibility concerning for example interference by external radiotelephones If you use a radiotelephone GSM yourself unfortunately unavo...

Page 35: ...hear well again Once good hearing returns to your everyday life and you can enjoy both speech and music again then we at Siemens are also satisfied Because we ve put all our knowledge and skill into developing your hearing instruments ...

Page 36: ... A91100 M5100 1033 01 7600 Printed in Germany 35018 12 03 JK 78 19 191 Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany www hearing siemens com Subject to change without prior notice ...

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