mini Media Instructions for Use 3
You Have Chosen a Hearing System from HANSATON We take pleasure in your choice and congratulate you on your decision, because with a HANSATON hearing system, you own a high-quality product of the most modern technology. For more than 50 years, we have been helping people with our devices to achieve better hearing and better speech understanding, thus a higher quality of life. Your hearing systems equipped with i-com2 technology can be controlled by your new miniMedia remote control.
miniMedia Delivery 2 3 4 5 6 miniMedia with Lanyard and Clip 1 Telephone button 2 Stand-by for hearing systems; mute 1 7 8 3 Lanyard attachment 9 4 Microphone openings 5 Power-LED 6 miniMedia On/Off 7 Audio source button 8 9 10 8 10 Volume up/Volume down P 11 Program change button 2,5 mm stereo socket 11 Slots for fixing the clip 12 DAI port for FM receiver (Direct Audio Input) 13 Socket for power plug 12 13 18 Transmitter 14 On/Off switch 15 Sound level 16 Socket for 14 power plug
2 Power Plugs with Country Specific Adapters (one for remote control, one for Transmitter) Optional: Traveller set Cables • 1.8 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side • 0.3 m audio cable with 3.5 mm stereo plug on one side and a 2.5 mm stereo plug on the other side Adapter • 2.5 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm stereo socket • 6.3 mm stereo plug to 3.5 mm stereo socket • RCA (cinch) to 3.
Intended Use This remote control is intended to operate hearing systems. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to remote control. Symbols Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING!, CAUTION!, or NOTICE! WARNING! indicates a situation which can result in serious injuries. CAUTION! indicates a situation which can result in minor to moderate injuries. NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.
General Notes on Safety WARNING! Wireless systems may interfere with measuring devices and electronic equipment. • Turn the remote control off when in hospitals or airplanes. • Prior to use in conjunction with an electronic implant or life supporting system, have the electromagnetic compatibility verified. WARNING! Risk of interference with cardiac pacemakers. • Do not use the remote control if you are fitted with a cardiac pacemaker. WARNING! Strangulation hazard when lanyard gets entangled in e.g.
i In the event your hearing sytems can be controlled by another person‘s remote control, return hearing systems and remote control to your hearing system professional. i In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. • Refer to local authorities for further information. WARNING! Risk in explosive environments (e.g., mining areas)! • Do not use your hearing systems (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.
Safety Notes for Batteries WARNING! Risk of explosion when the rechargeable battery is handled wrong. • Do not remove the battery from the remote control. • Do not short circuit, pierce, crush, or disassemble the rechargeable battery. • Do not place in oven or fire. • Do not immerse in water. i Do not dispose of batteries/rechargeable batteries in household trash. Return them to your hearing system professional for environmentally correct disposal.
Basic Functions Before First Use • Charge miniMedia before first use. Charging • Connect miniMedia with the power plug to a power supply. • Charging is complete when the power LED shines green.
Wearing miniMedia • Wear miniMedia no further than 60 cm (24 inches) away from the hearing systems. • Use lanyard or clip to wear miniMedia. 1 2 Turning miniMedia On/Off • Press for about 3 seconds to turn miniMedia on. All LEDs (telephone button, audio source button, On/Off) shine for 3 seconds, then only the power LED shines. for about 3 seconds to turn miniMedia off. All LEDs (tele• Press phone button, audio source button, On/Off) shine for 3 seconds, then turn off slowly.
Changing the Volume • Press • Press + , to increase the volume. – , to decrease the volume. Turning the hearing systems On/Off for about 3 seconds to turn your hearing systems off (stand• Press by). for about 3 seconds to turn the hearing systems back on. • Press i Your hearing system professional can activate or deactivate audible signals in your hearing systems. Audible signals confirm changes in the settings, such as program, or volume.
Changing the External Audio Source • Press , to change the external sources. • Each time you press your miniMedia switches to the next available external source. is pressed once only, miniMedia automatically • If the button searches for available audio sources in the order indicated below. If an available audio source is found, it is activated and the search process is stopped.
• Signal tones sound when switching between external audio sources. , to turn the • While using an external audio source you can press microphones of your hearing systems off and on again. • Press the program button P , to stop listening to the external audio source and switch back to the hearing programs. The hearing systems will switch automatically to the telephone program when your phone rings. • Press , to answer the phone. , to terminate the call.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless standard that provides a way to connect wireless devices like cell phones, TV, headsets and others. Using a Bluetooth connection, the devices can exchange information such as data, sound or even control commands. The range of the Bluetooth connection between the remote control and the Bluetooth transmitter is approximately 10m. Walls or objects between the devices can shorten this distance. i The Bluetooth symbol ible.
Using miniMedia with Cell phones and Landline Phones When you are making a call with a Bluetooth compatible phone or cell phone, the miniMedia allows you to use your hearing systems as a wireless headset. Instead of using the telephone microphone, you speak into miniMedia and listen through your hearing systems. Pairing Before you can use miniMedia with your phone, you need to pair them: for about 3 seconds to turn miniMedia on. • Press • Activate the Bluetooth function in your phone. • Press phone.
Accepting an Incoming Call The hearing systems will switch automatically to the telephone program when your phone rings. • Press , to accept the incoming call. • Speak into miniMedia‘s microphone to talk. • Press again, to terminate the call. Your hearing systems switch back to the hearing program or audio source you were using before the call. i If paired with two phones, miniMedia uses different ring tones to distinguish incoming calls.
Using the Transmitter 1 On/Off switch 2 Sound level 5 3 Socket for power plug/ charging cable 1 4 2.5 mm stereo socket 2 5 LED 4 3 Before First Use • Charge transmitter before first use. Charging the Transmitter • Connect the transmitter with the power plug to a power supply. While charging the LED shines red. Charging time is about 5 hours depending on the status of the rechargeable battery. The transmitter can also be connected permanently to a power supply with a mains plug.
Receiving the Audio Stream from an External Device P s Transmitter TV 20
• Connect the transmitter with the power plug to a power supply or charge the rechargeable battery regularly. • Use one of the supplied cables to connect the transmitter to an external device (refer to graphic on previous page). for about 3 seconds to turn the miniMedia on. • Press • Use the On/Off switch to turn the transmitter on. on miniMedia to change to the audio program (see chapter • Press “basic functions” for information about the sequence of external sources).
Using the Direct Audio Input (2,5 mm stereo socket) WARNING! Risk of injuries caused by electric shock! • Connect audio input only to a device conforming to IEC 60065 (IEC-Norm for audio, video and other electronic devices). i • While charging do not use the direct audio input with devices that are connected to the power supply. • Press for about 3 seconds to turn miniMedia on. • Use the supplied cables and adapters to connect the external device and miniMedia.
Using miniMedia with a Third Party Bluetooth Transmitter miniMedia can be connected via Bluetooth with a third party Bluetooth transmitter (e.g. iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry, MP3 player, laptop). Pairing • Press for about 3 seconds to turn miniMedia on. • Activate the Bluetooth function in your device. on your miniMedia for more than 5 seconds to prepare your • Press miniMedia for pairing.
Using miniMedia with a Public Loop System Your miniMedia is equipped with an induction coil. This is intended for using induction loops, e. g. in churches, theaters or lecture rooms. for about 3 seconds to turn the miniMedia on. • Press to change to the public loop receiver (see chapter „Basic • Press functions“). You can now hear the sound from the public loop system through your hearing systems.
Maintenance and Care • Clean the remote control as necessary with a soft tissue. • Avoid abrasive cleaning liquids with additives such as citric acids, ammonia, etc. NOTICE • Do not put your remote control in water! • Do not clean your remote control with alcohol or benzine. Technical Information HANSATON miniMedia FCC ID: WU7-WL500 Operating frequencies: Fc = 3.28 MHz Max. field strength @ 10 m: -24.1 dBμA/m Max. field strength @ 30 m: -6.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
FDA Information (valid for USA only) Use Your Hearing Systems All Day Long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening with your hearing systems until you are able to wear them comfortably all day. Generally, infrequent use of the hearing system does not provide you with the full benefit of amplification. Your hearing systems will not restore normal hearing. Hearing systems will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition.
(vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing system whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing system user.
Children with Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
• HEARING SYSTEMS WILL NOT RESTORE NORMAL HEARING AND WILL NOT PREVENT OR IMPROVE A HEARING IMPAIRMENT RESULTING FROM ORGANIC CONDITIONS. • IN MOST CASES, INFREQUENT USE OF A HEARING SYSTEM DOES NOT PERMIT USER TO ATTAIN FULL BENEFIT FROM IT. • THE USE OF THE HEARING SYSTEM IS ONLY PART OF HEARING HABILITATION AND MAY NEED TO BE SUPPLEMENTED BY AUDITORY TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION IN LIP READING.
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