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Page 1 User Guide www.bestsound-technology.co.uk Life sounds brilliant.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before you start Included in delivery Compatible hearing instruments Components Getting started Charging Wearing easyTek properly Pairing hearing instruments with easyTek Remote control functions Turning easyTek on/off Audio streaming Supported devices Pairing Bluetooth devices Pairing our transmitters Audio streaming functions ...
Page 3 Further information Operating distance Conﬁguration of hearing instruments Accessories easyTek App Troubleshooting Important safety information Personal safety Product safety Important information Intended use Symbols Transport and storage conditions Technical data of the power supply Disposal information Conformance information Country-speciﬁc information ...
Page 4: Before You Start
Before you start easyTek is a remote control and audio streaming device in one device. It connects many Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled devices, standard audio devices and FM receivers with your hearing instruments. CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury.
Page 5: Compatible Hearing Instruments
Compatible hearing instruments easyTek works with our speciﬁc wireless hearing instruments. Your Hearing Care Professional will advise you on the compatible models.
Page 6: Components
Components...
Page 7 ➊ Multi-function button ➋ LED status indicator (orange, green, blue) ➌ Neckloop (is also the antenna) ➍ Microphone openings ➎ USB port for charging ➏ Reset button ➐ Port for FM receiver ➑ Port for audio devices (standard 3.5 mm audio jack) ➒...
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started Follow the instructions in this chapter to make easyTek ready for operation. Charging NOTICE Please make sure that the power plug is easily accessible to remove it from power supply if necessary. Battery status while charging steady orange light ➧...
Page 9 Select the adapter that is used in your country. When charging via computer: ■ easyTek switches off automatically. □ Your computer must be turned on and not in sleep □ or standby mode. Otherwise, the battery may drain instead of charge.
Page 10: Wearing Easytek Properly
Wearing easyTek properly In order to function correctly, you must wear easyTek with the neckloop around your neck. The neckloop is also the antenna. Unplug one neckloop plug and place the neckloop ➊ loosely around your neck ➋ Insert both neckloop plugs all the way...
Page 11: Pairing Hearing Instruments With Easytek
Pairing hearing instruments with easyTek Your hearing instruments have to be paired once with easyTek. After that, the connection is automatically established when your hearing instruments and easyTek are turned on. Preconditions: Both hearing instruments are turned off ■ (the battery compartments are open) and within operating distance.
Page 12 ﬂashing for 10 minutes, then off ➧ Hearing instruments could not be paired. Refer to section "Troubleshooting". When pairing is ﬁnished, easyTek is ready..for remote control functions. ■ Refer to section "Remote control functions"..for pairing Bluetooth devices as long as ■...
Page 13: Remote Control Functions
Remote control functions easyTek is a remote control for your hearing instruments. The following functions are available: Function Description Volume Press shortly to adjust step by step. Press and hold until desired volume is reached. Hearing program short press ➧...
Page 14: Turning Easytek On/Off
If the connection can be established immediately, this status indication is skipped. on for 5 seconds ➧ Hearing instruments are connected. ﬂashing fast for 10 seconds ➧ Battery is too low to turn on easyTek. fades off ➧ easyTek turns off.
Page 15 Further information: The hearing instruments are not automatically turned ■ on or off when easyTek is turned on or off. After turning on, easyTek searches for 10 minutes for ■ hearing instruments. If no hearing instruments can be detected during that time, easyTek switches off automatically.
Page 16: Audio Streaming
Audio streaming Connect the audio device with easyTek - with wire or wirelessly. easyTek wirelessly transmits (streams) the audio signal to your hearing instruments. The audio signal is played through your hearing instruments. You do not need loudspeakers or headphones.
Page 17: Supported Devices
Supported devices You can connect the following devices: Bluetooth phones (up to two) Bluetooth audio devices, such as tablet PC, stereo, ... Standard line-in devices (audio devices with 3.5 mm audio jack) Our transmitters (up to two) Enable wireless audio streaming for devices that do not support Bluetooth.
Page 18 Refer to section "Pairing our transmitters". Further information: FM receivers: The same signal is transmitted to both ■ hearing instruments (mono sound). Transmitters: You can also use third-party transmitters. ■ easyTek treats them like other Bluetooth devices. We recommend to use our transmitters.
Page 19: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pairing Bluetooth devices Every Bluetooth device has to be paired once with easyTek. After that, the connection is automatically established when easyTek is turned on and the Bluetooth device is within operating distance. Bluetooth devices are, for example, Bluetooth phones, TV, tablets or third-party transmitters.
Page 20 Set up your Bluetooth device to search for other Bluetooth devices. Refer to the device's manual. On the Bluetooth device, select "easyTek" from the list of detected devices. If requested, enter the PIN "0000". Pairing may take several seconds.
Page 21 Tips: You can also use the easyTek App for pairing. ■ To cancel pairing, press shortly. ■ The blue LED goes off.
Page 22: Pairing Our Transmitters
Pairing our transmitters Each transmitter has to be paired once with easyTek. You can use up to two of our transmitters. Preconditions: easyTek is turned on. ■ Neckloop is plugged into both sides, and easyTek is ■ worn around the neck.
Page 23 ➧ Pairing was not successful. In this case, ensure that the transmitter is within operating distance and try again. You can also use the easyTek App for pairing. Further information: If the transmitter is only temporarily (< 5 min) out ■...
Page 24: Audio Streaming Functions
Audio streaming functions For making phone calls, refer to chapter "Making phone calls". Function Explanation Start For Bluetooth audio devices: Start ■ audio playback on the audio device. streaming For standard line-in devices and ■ FM receivers: Plug the device. For our transmitters: Double-press ■...
Page 25: Several Devices Connected
When the audio stream is paused, the blue LED goes off. Several devices connected If you connect more than one device to easyTek, the last device connected is played. If you turn on easyTek while more than one device is...
Page 26: Making Phone Calls
Making phone calls You can use your hearing instruments’ loudspeakers and the microphone of easyTek for phone calls when you are making a call. Preconditions: The phone must support Bluetooth. ■ The phone must be paired with easyTek ■ (refer to section "Pairing Bluetooth devices").
Page 27: Phone Call Functions
Press both buttons simultaneously to switch between the following input signals: caller’s voice and ambient sound ■ only caller's voice ■ Hand call over double-press Hands the phone call from easyTek to the phone or from the phone to the easyTek.
Page 28 If both phones ring simultaneously, easyTek signals □ only the ﬁrst call. While you are on the phone using the easyTek, □ incoming calls of the second phone cannot be signaled. You have to end the call on the ﬁrst phone in order to answer the call on the second phone.
Page 29 ■ This function is helpful if you want to hand the phone to another person. It is not possible to put a call on hold via easyTek. ■ Use your phone’s functions to put a call on hold. During a phone call, the hearing instruments cannot be ■...
Page 30: Maintenance And Service
Bluetooth devices nearby . Turn your hearing instruments off and on again to pair them with easyTek. In order to pair other devices, refer to "Pairing Bluetooth devices". To unpair our transmitters, you have to use the...
Page 31: Resetting
Resetting In case of a system crash or if easyTek does not respond when you press a button, you can reset the easyTek. The reset does not affect the pairing status. All paired devices remain paired. Use a long thin tool, for...
Page 32: Further Information
The maximum distance is approximately 10 m or 32 ft. Conﬁguration of hearing instruments You can use easyTek right out of the box. You only have to pair your hearing instruments and the desired Bluetooth devices.
Page 33: Accessories
Turn easyTek off and then on again. Read more in section "Turning easyTek on/off". Pair your hearing instruments once again. Read more in section "Pairing hearing instruments with easyTek".
Page 34: Easytek App
- control is right at your ﬁngertips. Prerequisites for using the app: You must have an easyTek. Wear it as usual and ■ turn it on. Your smartphone or tablet must be within Bluetooth ■...
Page 35 Download and installation: Search for "easyTek" in the Google Play Store or in the App Store and install the app on your smartphone or tablet. To start the app, it is listed under the name "easyTek" on your smartphone or tablet.
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If an error occurs, make sure that easyTek is worn correctly and that all devices are within operating distance. Refer to sections "Wearing easyTek properly" and "Operating distance". Problem and possible solutions The device does not work. Ensure that the device is charged and turned on.
Page 37 Problem and possible solutions An external audio source is connected, but not played. For plugged connections: Ensure that the device is ■ fully connected. For wireless connections: The device has not been ■ paired. Refer to section "Pairing Bluetooth devices". More than one audio device is connected and ■...
Page 38: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Personal safety WARNING Risk of strangulation! Ensure that the neckloop does not get entangled, e. g. in moving mechanical parts of machines. Use only the delivered neckloop. It will automatically detach when entangled. Do not use the device for children under the age of twelve.
Page 39 WARNING Note that any unauthorized changes to the product may cause damage to the product or cause injury. Use only approved parts and accessories. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Connect audio input only to a device conforming to IEC 60065, the IEC-Norm for audio, video and other electronic devices.
Page 40 WARNING This device may interfere with measuring and electronic equipment. Do not use your device on airplanes or areas where sensitive or life-supporting electronic equipment is used. WARNING Risk of explosion! Do not use your remote control in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas). WARNING Risk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled wrong.
Page 41 Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Page 42: Product Safety
Product safety NOTICE Protect your devices from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE Protect your devices from high humidity. NOTICE Do not dry your devices in the microwave oven. NOTICE Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during X-ray or MRI head examinations, may damage devices.
Page 43 NOTICE Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby electronic devices could occur. In this case, move away from the source of interference. NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity: When the telecoil program is active, the remote control may cause a pulsing noise.
Page 44: Important Information
Important information Intended use The remote control is intended to operate hearing instruments. Use the remote control only as described in this user guide. Symbols Symbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage.
Page 45: Transport And Storage Conditions
Symbols on device or packaging Read and follow the instructions in the user guide. CE compliance label, conﬁrms compliance with certain European Directives. Refer to section "Conformance information". EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia. Refer to section "Conformance information". Do not dispose of the device with household waste.
Page 46: Technical Data Of The Power Supply
Technical data of the power supply Golden Proﬁt GPE006H-050100-Z Input voltage: 100-240 V AC Input current: 0.5 A Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Output voltage: 5 V DC Output current: Disposal information 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 electronic equipment."...
Page 47: Conformance Information
99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment, 2011/65/EU RoHS concerning the restriction of hazardous substances. Wireless functionality Siemens easyTek FCC: SGI-WL401 IC: 267AB-WL400 Operating frequency: f = 3.28 MHz FCC and IC compliance information can be found on the back of the device.
Page 48 This 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 operation.
Page 49: Country-Speciﬁc Information
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit ■ different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ■ technician for help. Made for iPhone, iPad "Made for iPhone" and "Made for iPad" mean that the device has been designed to connect speciﬁcally to iPhone or iPad, respectively, and has been certiﬁed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Page 50: Quick Reference
Quick reference Button overview Button Description Adjust volume Press shortly to adjust step by step. Press and hold until desired volume is reached. Only during audio streaming or phone calls short press Switch between the following input signals: Audio input/caller's voice and ■...
Page 51 Button Description No active phone call: ■ long press Turn easyTek on/off During phone call: Reject call ■ During phone call: Hand call over ■ double-press Only for our transmitters: ■ Switch to the transmitter or toggle between transmitters Pair standard Bluetooth device...
Page 52: Led Status Indication
...when a button is pressed: Battery is low. ➧ ... after turning on: Battery is too low to turn on easyTek. Flashing fast for 1 second ➧ An error has occurred. Examples: Hearing instruments are not in operating distance or the neckloop is open.
Page 53 Bluetooth device is connected. Green LED Green LED off ➧ No button is currently pressed, no charging in progress or easyTek is turned off. Steady green light (when charging) ➧ Charging is completed. On for 1 second after pressing buttons ➧...
Page 54 Green LED Fades off ➧ easyTek turns off. On for 5 seconds, then off ➧ Pairing with hearing instruments is ﬁnished. Several LEDs Flashing orange and blue ➧ All Bluetooth phones are unpaired. Flashing green and blue ➧ Searching for our transmitters nearby.
Page 56 Phone +44 (0) 1293 423700 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-02360-99T02-7600 EN Order/Item No. 108 241 69 | Master Rev03, 04.2015 © Siemens AG, 06.2015 | JN7521 | Printed in the UK www.bestsound-technology.co.uk...

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