Siemens easyTek User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Siemens Manuals
  4. Hearing Aid
  5. easyTek
  6. User manual

Siemens easyTek User Manual

Audio streaming device in one device
Hide thumbs Also See for easyTek:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual
easyTek™
User Guide | Master
www.siemens.com/hearing
DRAFT
Life sounds brilliant.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Siemens easyTek

Summary of Contents for Siemens easyTek

  • Page 1 User Guide | Master www.siemens.com/hearing DRAFT 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  Audio streaming functions  Using Siemens transmitters ...
  • 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

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Siemens AG is under licenses. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Before you start...

  • Page 5: Compatible Hearing Instruments

    Compatible hearing instruments easyTek works with dedicated wireless Siemens hearing instruments. Your Hearing Care Professional will advise you. Before you start DRAFT...

  • Page 6: Components

    Components Before you start DRAFT...
  • 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

    Both hearing instruments are turned off (the battery ■ compartments are open) and within operating distance. easyTek is turned off. ■ Neckloop is closed, easyTek is worn around the neck. ■ Pairing: Press until the green LED turns on . This takes approximately 2 seconds.
  • Page 12 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 the blue LED ■...

  • 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 short press program ➧...

  • 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. Getting started DRAFT...
  • Page 15 Further information: The hearing instruments are not automatically turned ■ on or off when easyTek is turned on or off. 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 wireless. 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

    Bluetooth audio devices, such as tablet PC, stereo, ... audio devices (with standard 3.5 mm audio jack) Siemens transmitters (up to two) Enable wireless audio streaming for devices that do not support Bluetooth. FM receiver Enables you to use FM systems even if your hearing instruments to not have an audio input.
  • Page 18 - the blue LED lights up FM receiver usage: ■ The same signal is transmitted to both hearing □ instruments (mono sound). Do not plug FM receivers into both easyTek and □ your hearing instruments simultaneously. Audio streaming DRAFT...

  • 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 On the Bluetooth device, select "easyTek" from the list of detected devices. If requested, enter the PIN "0000". Pairing may take several minutes. The blue LED indicates the pairing status: Pairing status flashing, then on for 5 seconds, then off ➧...

  • Page 21: Audio Streaming Functions

    Alternative: Unplug device. For many devices you can restart streaming by pressing again shortly. Further information: For using Siemens transmitters, refer to section "Using ■ Siemens transmitters". For making phone calls, refer to section "Making phone ■ calls". Audio streaming...

  • Page 22: Using Siemens Transmitters

    Using Siemens transmitters Every Siemens transmitter has to be paired once with easyTek. You can use up to two Siemens transmitters. Preconditions for pairing: easyTek is turned on. ■ Neckloop is closed, easyTek is worn around the neck. ■ Pairing Siemens transmitters:...
  • Page 23 Pairing has been completed successfully. You can now use the Siemens transmitter. flashing, then off ➧ Pairing was not successful. In this case, ensure that the Siemens transmitter is within operating distance and try again. The following functions are additionally available when using Siemens transmitters: Function...
  • Page 24 Further information: If the Siemens transmitter is only temporarily (< 5 min) ■ out of operating distance, the transmission of the audio signal is interrupted but automatically picked up again when the transmitter is back within operating distance. You can also use third-party transmitters. easyTek ■...

  • Page 25: Several Devices Connected

    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 connected, easyTek selects one of the signals, according to the following priorities: ➊...

  • 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 ■...

  • Page 27: Phone Call Functions

    ■ 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. Making phone calls DRAFT...
  • 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

    Siemens transmitters. easyTek searches for hearing instruments and 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". Maintenance and service DRAFT...

  • 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 and press the reset button.

  • Page 32: Further Information

    The maximum distance is approximately 10 meters. 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. However, if you prefer a dedicated hearing program for...

  • Page 33: Accessories

    Accessories Transmitter set: ■ Bluetooth transmitter for devices that do not support Bluetooth. VoiceLink set: ■ Bluetooth transmitter plus lapel microphone that can be given to speakers/teachers for effective speech transmission to the user. More accessories might be available in your country. Ask your Hearing Care Professional.

  • 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 ■ 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 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. Do not short circuit, pierce, crush or disassemble the rechargeable battery. Prior to return the battery for recycling, tape the electrodes to prevent short circuit, which may cause the battery to explode.

  • Page 41: 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 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 Do not dispose of the device with household waste.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Conformance Information

    Conformance information 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 equipment. Wireless functionality Siemens easyTek FCC: SGI-WL400 IC: 267AB-WL400 Operating frequency: f = 3.28 MHz...
  • Page 47 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 48: 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 This device is compatible with iPhone and iPad. This means that the device has been designed to connect specifically to the listed to iPhone and iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance...

  • Page 49: 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 ambient ■...
  • Page 50 Button Description No active phone call: Turn easyTek on/ ■ long press During phone call: Reject call ■ During phone call: Hand call over ■ double- Only for Siemens transmitters: Switch ■ press to the transmitter or toggle between transmitters...

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53 Pairing with hearing instruments is finished. Several LEDs flashing orange and blue ➧ All Bluetooth phones are unpaired. flashing green and blue ➧ Searching for nearby Siemens transmitters. ➧ Searching for nearby hearing instruments and Bluetooth devices simultaneously. Quick reference DRAFT...
  • Page 54 Legal Manufacturer Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-02360-99T##-#### ## Order/Item No. ### ### ## | Master Rev02, 06.2014 · ## © Siemens AG, ##.2014 www.siemens.com /hearing DRAFT...

Table of Contents