Siemens IMPACT Pro DP, Instructions And Guidance

Page 1: ...IMPACT Pro M DP DSP Instructions and guidance ...

Page 2: ...Features 1 Earhook 2 Microphone opening 3 Volume control 4 Cover for programming socket 5 Program button Your IMPACT Pro hearing instrument IMPACT Pro DP IMPACT Pro M ...

Page 3: ...6 Audio input 7 Battery compartment 8 Colour coded typeplate red right instrument blue left instrument IMPACT Pro DSP ...

Page 4: ...rtment Changing the batteries 3 Close battery door 2 Remove coloured sticker from new battery place battery in drawer with symbol on battery side up You should only remove the protective sticker if you actually use the battery ...

Page 5: ... to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system performance You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and or experience low amplification power or volume Change the battery when either of these occur Low Battery indicator ...

Page 6: ...Switching the instrument on off Off Press open the battery compartment to the first stop to switch off On Close the battery compartment fully to switch on ...

Page 7: ...utton Each time the button is pressed the instrument changes to the next program which is confirmed with beep tones The number of beep tones is the same as the selected program Hearing program 1 Everyday listening 2 3 4 5 Your NHS Audiologist will complete your program details below IMPACT Pro will always be on program 1 when initially switched on ...

Page 8: ...earing instrument off press and hold the program button for approximately 3 seconds To turn your hearing instrument on again press and hold the program button for approximately 3 seconds Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument off using the program button you must wait approximately 10 seconds for the instrument to reset before turning it back on using the program button ...

Page 9: ...quipped with a power on delay feature This feature delays sound from entering your hearing instrument when it is first turned on so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling Optional ...

Page 10: ...nstrument can be programmed for manual adjustment This will be done by your NHS audiologist If your system is programmed for manual adjustment the wheel shaped volume control can be rotated up louder or down softer to select the desired listening volume Using the volume control Rotate the wheel upwards to increase volume Rotate it down to decrease volume louder softer Optional ...

Page 11: ... tone for volume control limits once it is heard adjusting the volume control further in that direction will have no effect To reduce the volume rotate the wheel in the opposite direction NOTICE If your hearing instrument has not been programmed for manual control adjustment the volume will automatically adjust and rotating the volume control wheel will have no effect ...

Page 12: ...the steps below Open the battery compartment Open the audio shoe cover Close the battery compartment Attaching the audio shoe Take the audio shoe and hook the two nibs into the small recesses of the hearing instrument housing Slide the audio shoe to the inner side of the hearing instrument housing until it snaps into the end position Fitting the audio shoe to the hearing instrument ...

Page 13: ... shoe or hearing instrument housing With the connected audio shoe the battery compartment switch is disabled and the hearing instrument can only be switched off with the push button Safety instructions for hearing instruments with audio input The audio input may be connected to line operated equipment only if the equipment fulfils the safety requirement IEC 65 DIN VDE 0860 ...

Page 14: ...hnology The wireless functionality Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations Provides synchronisation of the hearing instrument settings If you change the volume or program on one instrument the other is automatically changed Your NHS Audiologist can activate the wireless functionality of your hearing instruments ...

Page 15: ...erference such as computer monitors or halogen lamp systems controlled by a switching power supply Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist Refer to local authorities for further information ...

Page 16: ...ture prevents children from unintentionally removing the battery Open the battery compartment to the first stop to switch off do not open the battery door fully Using a pointed tool push the pin to the right to lock the battery door and to the left to unlock ...

Page 17: ...ereo miniTek and Tek are also easy to use remote controls for your IMPACT Pro hearing instruments for convenient and discreet program and volume adjustment The miniTek and Tek packages comprises the miniTek or Tek Connect itself which controls the hearing instruments a Tek transmitter and all cables necessary to link the miniTek Tek into a variety of devices such as TVs MP3 players etc miniTek and...

Page 18: ...roducts to your hearing instrument Tek is available to purchase at 300 miniTek is available to purchase at 400 If you think it would assist you in your day to day life talk to your NHS Audiologist about how you can obtain a miniTek or Tek Further information is available on our website www siemens co uk hearing or email siemenshearing shi uk siemens com Tek miniTek ...

Page 19: ...t of children s reach If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately If infants small children or disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision Check the condition and operation of the hearing instrument regularly Consult your NHS Audiologist if the housing is deformed Keep the battery compartment locked Verify the proper function of the locking mechanis...

Page 20: ...the shower or when applying makeup perfume aftershave hairspray or suntan lotion Do not wear your hearing instruments when you are exposed to short waves a strong magnetic field a high frequency field or X rays Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven Leaking batteries damage hearing instruments Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve battery life Remove batte...

Page 21: ...gged with wax WARNING Hazard of explosion Do not use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions e g mining NOTICE Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment Do not throw away batteries into household refuse Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return to your NHS Audiologist CARE Clean the ear mould regularly to remove built up e...

Page 22: ...oducts with e2e wireless 2 0 Siemens additionally confirms compliance with the European Directive 99 5 EC R TTE concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment Our quality management system certified by an independent authority assures consistently high product quality and reliability to the customer Siemens Hearing Instruments Alexandra House Newton Road Manor Royal Crawley West Sussex...