Content Content miniTek Transmitter Included in delivery Intended use General notes on safety Basic functions Bluetooth Bluetooth compatible phones Other Bluetooth compatible devices Using the transmitter Stereo socket Using a loop system Accessories miniTek Remote App...
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Content Maintenance and care Disposal information Technical information Technical Data - power supply...
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MiniTek is an automatic streamer, sending sound from audio devices wirelessly to your hearing instruments. It is a remote control that can be used to control your hearing instruments and high tech gadgets and allows you to enjoy sound in true stereo form.
Included in delivery Included in delivery miniTek with lanyard and clip Transmitter (with adhesive tape for affixing 2 USB-power plugs with country specific adapters (one for the remote control, one for the transmitter) Cables: 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug and a ■...
Intended use Intended use This remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries and to protect the remote control from damage. 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...
General notes on safety General notes on safety NOTICE Your device is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your device to extreme temperature or high humidity. Do not leave it in direct sunlight. ...
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General notes on safety WARNING Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. Turn your device off when in hospitals or airplanes. Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified.
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General notes on safety In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information. 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.
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General notes on safety NOTICE Please make sure that the power plug is easily accessible to remove it from power supply if necessary. WARNING Risk of electrical shock! Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale. WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! In areas where the use of electronics or wireless...
/ turns off slowly miniTek Turning on green for 3 seconds, red for 3 seconds, miniTek then flashes green then flashes red If you turn on miniTek and the battery is empty, the LED rapidly flashes red for 3 seconds, then turns off.
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Basic functions Wearing miniTek Wear miniTek no further than 60 cm (24 inches) away from the hearing instruments. Use lanyard or clip to wear miniTek. Turning the miniTek on/off Press for about 3 seconds to turn miniTek on.
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Each program change is confirmed by an acoustic signal. Changing the audio source (if connected) Each time you press , your miniTek switches to the next available audio source according to the following overview: FM transmitter (DAI) Line-in (2.5 mm stereo socket)
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Basic functions Changing the volume Press to increase the volume. Press to decrease the volume. Key lock To activate the key lock function, press for 3 seconds. shine for 2 seconds. All buttons except are locked. With activated key lock the on/off button flashes red if you press any of the locked buttons.
10 m (32 ft). Walls or objects between the devices can shorten the distance. The miniTek can be paired via Bluetooth with up to two phones, two transmitters and a further Bluetooth device (e.g. mp3 player or laptop) at the same time.
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(on/off button, telephone button and audio source button) shine for 3 seconds, then flashes while the miniTek is searching for a connection to an audio source. This can take several seconds. Once a connection is established, shines constantly for 3 seconds.
Bluetooth compatible phones Bluetooth compatible phones When you are making a call with a Bluetooth compatible phone or cell phone, the miniTek allows you to use your hearing instruments as a wireless headset. Instead of using the telephone microphone, you speak into miniTek and listen through your hearing instruments.
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Press once or twice(*) to transfer the connection from the miniTek back to the phone. (*) Test to see how your phone works with the miniTek.
Bluetooth. Pair the Bluetooth compatible device (e.g. mp3 player, laptop) with your miniTek (refer to "Pairing" in chapter "Bluetooth"). Start the audio transmission on your Bluetooth compatible device.
Using the transmitter Using the transmitter The transmitter is intended to make devices without Bluetooth-function compatible to Bluetooth. Before first use The transmitter is equipped with a rechargeable battery. Charge the transmitter if necessary using the supplied USB-power plug. While charging the LED shines red.
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Using the transmitter Receiving audio stream via transmitter...
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Use the supplied adhesive tape to affix the transmitter at a suitable place. Press for about 3 seconds to turn the miniTek Press on miniTek to change to the audio source ...
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Your hearing instruments switch back to the hearing program you used before. Your Hearing Care Professional has to configure your miniTek for external devices. Refer to the user guide of your connected device for more detailed information.
Press to change to the audio program (refer to table “Changing the audio source” in chapter "Basic functions"). If you press without an audio device connected to it, miniTek will search for a connection to other audio sources.
Using a loop system Using a loop system Your miniTek is equipped with a telecoil. This is intended for using induction loops, e. g. in churches, theaters or in a lecture room. Press for about 3 seconds to turn the miniTek ...
Accessories Accessories FM transmitter (DAI) Your miniTek can be connected to any standard FM receiver. This enables you to use FM systems even with hearing instruments which are not equipped with an audio shoe. FM systems help to improve speech understanding in difficult listening situations and are...
Because the app's interface has the same look as the miniTek, it is easy to understand. Prerequisites for using the app You must have a miniTek. Wear it as usual and turn ■ it on. Your Android smartphone must be within Bluetooth ■...
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Search for "miniTek" in the Google Play Store and install the app on your smartphone. To start the app, it is listed under the name "miniTek" on your smartphone. Alternatively, if you have a QR code reader installed on...
Maintenance and care Maintenance and care NOTICE Do not put your device in water! Do not clean your device with alcohol or benzine. Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tissue. Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as ...
Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). Recycle devices, batteries and accessories according to national regulations. With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and the European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal...
Technical information Technical information miniTek remote control FCC: SGI-WL500 IC: 267AB-WL500 Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz Max. field strength @ 10m: 48,5 dBμV/m Max. field strength @ 30m: 28,5 dBμV/m CE, FCC and IC compliance information can be found on the back of the instrument.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ■ technician for help. Siemens Transmitter IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.