Siemens CENTRA Behind-the-Ear System User Manual Download

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Siemens
Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstraße 125
91058 Erlangen
Germany

www.hearing-siemens.com

Order-No.: A91100-M5100-1257-0

-7600

Printed in Germany
0206.CG
1016 9401

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With the CE marking, Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC
concerning medical devices.

Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by
"Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment.
Amended by Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).

Summary of Contents for CENTRA Behind-the-Ear System

Page 1: ...CENTRA TM User Guide Behind the Ear System s ...

Page 2: ...tion is offered for your reference Your hearing improvement with a hearing system depends on the fit of the hearing instruments the type and degree of hearing loss and proper diagnostic testing Of course a hearing system cannot restore normal hearing and not everyone will benefit equally More than 80 percent of individuals with a hearing loss have a hearing loss in both ears Studies show that even...

Page 3: ...ry insertion and removal 7 Battery compartment door lock 10 Inserting and removing your CENTRA BTE 11 Turning your CENTRA BTE on and off 12 e2e wirelessTM 14 Using the program button 16 Using the directional microphone system 18 Audio input 20 Using the telephone 22 Maintenance and care 24 Important notes 25 Troubleshooting tips 26 ...

Page 4: ...ind the ear Features 1 Ear hook 2 Microphone openings 3 Program button with ON OFF function only CENTRA S 4 Volume control only CENTRA S VC 5 Cover for programming socket 6 Battery compartment with ON OFF function 7 Color coded typeplate red right instrument blue left instrument 8 Audio input a d ...

Page 5: ...e control 5 Cover for programming socket 6 Battery compartment 7 Color coded typeplate red right instrumen blue left instrument 8 Audio input For optimum fitting CENTRA P instruments are specially designed for both the left and right ears In addition they are color coded for your convenience to keep them easily apart s g k h j a d f s g k h j a d f ...

Page 6: ...1 Ear hook 2 Microphone openings 3 Program button with ON OFF function 4 Volume control 5 Cover for programming socket 6 Battery compartment 7 Color coded typeplate red right instrument blue left instrument 8 Audio input CENTRA SP a j g d f k s h ...

Page 7: ...t ment door if not already open Insert a proper sized battery so that the symbol on the battery matches the marked on the battery compartment Three useful tips The positive side of the battery is always the smooth side You can recognize the negative side by the colored ring Always keep spare batteries with you If you think you cannot change the battery by yourself ask someone to help you a family ...

Page 8: ...ontrol you can check the battery status using the data read out function See the ePocket user guide for more information 8 Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip Do not force the door shut If it does not close easily check if the battery was inserted properly When the battery door is comple tely closed your hearing instru ment is ready f...

Page 9: ...ysician or a hospital immedia tely Change the batteries when any of the following occur Volume becomes softer or weak You hear a battery signal beep You see empty battery status on the display of your ePocket Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for environmentally correct disposal ...

Page 10: ... To lock the battery compartment open the compartment door to the first stop Push the slide to the right with a suitable tool To unlock the battery compart ment open the compartment door to the first stop Push the slide to the left with a suitable tool If necessary your hearing instru ment specialist can further instruct you on the use of this feature ...

Page 11: ... position by adjusting it until it is firmly seated in your ear Once inserted you should be able to feel if the ear mold is placed cor rectly Next place your hearing instrument behind your ear and turn it on Tip Practice inserting and removing your hearing instrument correctly An 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 ...

Page 12: ...m turns on automatically when a battery is inserted and the compartment door is completely closed To turn OFF Press the battery compartment in the rear down to the first stop to turn the hearing instrument OFF To turn ON Fully close the battery compart ment to turn the hearing instru ment ON ...

Page 13: ...g the program button you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before you can turn it back ON again using the program button Check with your hearing instrument specialist which ON OFF function your hearing system is equipped with Power on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a power on delay feature This feature delays sound from entering your hearing instrument ...

Page 14: ...tion of the settings in the system If you change the volume or program on one hearing instrument the other is automatically adapted Your hearing instrument specialist can activate or deactivate the e2e wireless functionality of your hearing system The ePocket function can be activated or deactivated separately Note The performance of the e2e wireless could be affected by electro magnetic interfere...

Page 15: ...or refer to the ePocket user guide ePocketTM accessory for CENTRA hearing systems Note In case another person s remote control unit RCU interferes with your hearing aid please return your RCU and hearing aid to the service department for change of the transmission key During the use of the wireless link while the instrument is operated in telephone coil mode pulsing noise may be heard due to pick ...

Page 16: ...tton your hearing sys tem switches to the next program confirming each change with a beep The number of beeps you hear coincides with the selected program one beep for the first program two beeps for the second program etc When you attach an audio shoe the hearing system automatically switches to program 4 The program button can be programmed for special functions Audio shoe Is the audio shoe atta...

Page 17: ...ver Ask your hearing instrument specialist about these functio nalities and he will program your CENTRA hearing system to your individual needs 1 2 3 4 Description of the hearing situation Hearingprogram Note For e2e wireless function If you are wearing two hearing instruments the program will be changed on both instruments at the same time Audio shoe AutoPhone Mode Functionality ...

Page 18: ...he directional mode is a face to face conversation in a noisy environment A typical situation for the omni directional mode is when you are in more quiet environments and want to hear the sounds around you Your hearing instrument specialist will program the opera tion of the directional microphone system to function either automatically or in conjunction with the program button based on your indiv...

Page 19: ...ed with a warning tone for volume control limits once it is heard adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect Learning function CENTRA hearing instruments memorize changes made in volume control settings They are evaluated averaged and automatically applied This means that over time your hea ring instrument automatically adapts to your preferences regarding the volum...

Page 20: ...en in classrooms Because the sound is coming directly from the sound source to the hearing system the signal is clearer and unaffected by poor room acoustics Note You can only use audio shoes designed exclusively for CENTRA hearing systems Nib in the audio shoe Small recess in the hearing system housing only CENTRA SP Hearing system Printed sign at the innerside F5 CENTRA S F5 CENTRA S VC F5 CENTR...

Page 21: ...hed the battery compartment switch is disabled and the hearing system can only be switched off with the push button Your hearing instrument specialist can further instruct you on the use of the audio input and provide information regarding audio input accessories such as audio shoes and cords Attaching the audio shoe Slide the audio shoe to the inner side of the hearing system housing until it sna...

Page 22: ...elect the telephone program manually by using the program button The telephone program can be set to microphone mode or telephone coil mode Your hearing instrument specialist will program your hearing system to your individual requirements AutoPhone magnet accessory Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to automatically activate the AutoPhone function Most types of telephones howe...

Page 23: ...iscs credit cards video audio tapes and other elec tronic equipment Keep magnets away from the reach of children If swallowed consult your physician Magnets may interfere with the operation of life supporting systems i e pace makers magnetic valves etc Use a mag net only if not in doubt about the safe distance The safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm 4 inch ...

Page 24: ...leaning bath Caution Do NOT put the hearing system in water only the earmold 2 Occasionally bring your hearing system to your hearing instru ment specialist to have the hearing tube changed and the system checked Care tips You should place your hearing system in a dry aid kit with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The drying capsule draws damaging moisture out of the system Your hear...

Page 25: ...icrowave oven Make sure to turn your hearing system off when not in use This helps preserve your batteries When not wearing your hearing system for long periods of time remove the batteries This prevents leakage which can sometimes occur in batteries Replace batteries that have a leakage immediately This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condit...

Page 26: ...ION System Weak or dead Replace with new sound is weak battery battery System clogged Clean ear mold Volume too low Turn up volume control System Improper seating in Try reinserting the instru whistles ear ment until it fits securely Volume control too Lower volume control high Clogged with wax or Clean ear mold or contact excessive wax in your hearing instrument ears specialist Crack in ear mold ...

Page 27: ...nt sound closed Weak battery Replace battery Lower volume control Hearing System not Turn on system system turned on does not work Battery compart Gently close the battery partment is not compartment completely completely closed Dead battery Replace with new battery Battery polarity Make sure battery is reversed inserted correctly If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions cons...

Page 28: ... to change without prior notice 0123 With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices Within the European Union the marked equipment is covered by Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE ...

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