Siemens REFLEX DP Instructions And Guidance

Note:

When magnets are properly cared for,
theyare safeto use and can last a
lifetime.However, the following
guidelines should be followed while
using these magnets:

1) Takecare not to setmagnets near

computers,colour monitors,
televisionsets, floppy discs,
video/audio tape and other
electronicequipment;

2) Magnets can pose risk to

electronicsand magnetic storage
media e.g. credit cards when
placed in close proximity;

3) Magnets may interfere with the

operation of pacemakers, magnetic
valves,etc.

4) Keep magnets away from reach of

children.If swallowed,consult your
physician.

WARNING

Connectthe audio
inputonly to
equipmentwhich
conformswith the
safetyrequirementsof
IEC65/BS EN 60065.

WARNING

Keepbatteriesaway fromchildren!
Batteriesmust notbe swallowed.

ATTENTION

Removethe batterieswhen the
instrument is not in use over a
prolongedperiod. Replace leaking
batterieswithout delay.

ATTENTION

Protectagainst dampness, moisture,
overheatingand damage.

Removeyour hearing instrument
before:

• showering/bathingandwhen
usinghairspray

• coming into contact with strong
magneticfields (e.g. MRI scanners)

• undergoing an X-rayexamination

IN CASEOF
INSTRUMENT FAILURE

• Is the instrument switched on?

• Is the battery inserted?

• Is the battery run down?

• Is the battery compartment closed?

• Is the sound opening in the ear
mould clogged with wax?

CARE

Clean the earmould regularly to
removebuilt up ear wax.

Audioadaptor
includingplug

General noteson safety

Children’s safety device
for thebatter y

Thisspecial feature prevents children
fromunintentionally removing the
battery.

Pressopen the battery compartment to
the first stop to switch off, do not

open thebattery doorfully.

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Usinga pointed tool, push the pin to
theright to lock the battery door and
tothe left to unlock.

REFLEX DP

Instructions and guidance

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e2e wireless

™

for REFLEXe2e systems

The followingsection applies to
binaural fittingsonly.

Uniqueto your REFLEXDP hearing
systemis the e2e (ear-to-ear)wireless

™

technology.Thewireless functionality:

• automaticallyadjusts the systemto
changeboth hearinginstruments
simultaneouslytoadapt to different
listeningsituations.

• provides synchronisationofthe
settingsin the system.If you change
thevolume or programon one
instrument,the otheris
automaticallychanged.

Yourhearinginstrument specialistcan
activatethe wirelessfunctionalityof
yourhearing system.

optional

NOTE

The performance of the e2e wireless
could be affected by electro-magnetic
interference,such as computer
monitoror halogen lamp systems
controlledby a switching power
supply.Move away from the source
of interference if you experience
difficulty.

Siemens
AudiologischeTechnik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse125
D-91058Erlangen
Germany

Representedin theUK by:
SiemensHearing Instruments
AlexandraHouse
NewtonRoad
ManorRoyal, Crawley
WestSussex RH109TT
UnitedKingdom
www.siemens.co.uk/hearing

Withthe CE marking, Siemens confirmsthat
thishearing instrument fulfils allrelevant
Europeanguidelines, in particular directive
93/42ECC of the EuropeanCouncil applying to
medicalproducts.

Ourquality management system, cer tified by
anindependent authority, assures consistently
highproduct quality and reliability to the
customer.

AccordingtoEU guidelines fordisposal readthe
“disposalinformation“brochure.

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Automatictelephoneprogram

With AutoPhone functionality,your
REFLEX DP will automatically switch to
the telephone program when you
hold a hearing instrument-compatible
telephonehandset near to your
REFLEX DP.When you are f inished
speaking on the phone and you move
the telephone handset away from the
hearing instrument, it will
automaticallyreturn to the previously
used hearing program.

Youcan also select the telephone
programmanually by using the
programpush button.

YourNHS Audiologist will program
yourhearing system to your individual
requirements.

Using the telephone

YourREFLEX DP
hearing system is
fully automatic.
Thereis no need to
manually adjust the
volumecontrol.

However,if you
prefermanual
volumecontrol, your
REFLEX DP hearing
systemcan be
programmedfor
manual adjustment.
This will be done by
yourNHS audiologist.

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4

Switching the
instrument on/off

Changing the batteries

Off:

Pressopen the battery compartment
tothe first stop to switch off.

On:

Close the battery compartment fully
toswitch on.

3.

2.

1.

1.Open the battery

compartment.

2.Remove coloured

stickerfrom new
battery,place batter y
in drawer with +
symbol on battery +
side up. (Youshould
only removethe
protectivesticker if
youactually use the
battery).

3.Close batter y door.

Your

REFLEX DP

Features

1. Earhook

2. Mircophone opening

3. Volume control

4. Coverfo rprogram mingsock et

5. Program button

6. Battery compartment

7. Audioi nput

8. Colour-coded typeplate
red =right instrument
blue -lef tinstru ment

Using the volume control

Rotatethewheel
upwardstoincrease
volume.Rotateit
downto decrease
volume.

Low Batteryindicator

Yourhearing system may be
programmedto inform you when the
battery should be replaced for best
systemper formance. Youmay hear an
intermittentseries of beeps and/or
experiencelow amplification power or
volume/change the battery when
either of thes occurs.

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7

2

Power-ondelay

Yourhearing instrument may be
equippedwith a “power-on delay”
feature.

Thisfeature delays soundfrom entering
yourhearing instrument whenit is first
turnedon, so that you may insert the
heainginstrument into yourear
withoutexperiencing unpleasant
feedback(whistling).

Check with your NHS Audiologist
about which on/off function your
REFLEX DP is equipped with.

tickbox

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8

6

Using thepush button

YourREFLEX DPcan
also be programmed
byyour NHS
Audiologist to be
turned on and off
using the program
button.

Toturn your hearing ins trument off,
pressand hold the program button for
approximately3 seconds. Toturn your
hearing instrument on again, press
and hold the program button for
approximately3 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
beforeturning it back on using the
programbutton.

Selecting the
hearing program

TheREFLEX DP can be programmed
withup to 3 hearing programs which
areselected with a program button.
Eachtime the button is pressed the
instrumentchanges to the next
program,which is confirmed with beep
tones.The number of beep tones is the
sameas the selected program.

Hearing program

1. Everyday listening

2................................

3................................

Youraudiologist willcomplete
your programdetails below:

REFLEXDP will always be on
program1 when initially switched on.

If your system is programmed for
manual adjustment, the wheel-shaped
volumecontrol can be rotated up
(louder) or down (softer) to select the
desiredlistening volume.

Toincrease volume, place your index
finger gently against the volume
controlwheel and rotate it upward. If
yoursystem is equipped with a
warning tone for volume control
limits, once it is heard, adjusting the
volumecontrol further in that
directionwill haveno effect. To
reducethe volume, rotatethe wheel
in the opposite direction.

If your hearing system has not been
programmedfor manual control
adjustment, the volume will
automaticallyadjust and rotating
the volume control wheel will have
no effect.

It ispossible toconnect
accessories throughan
audio shoe.

Ask your hearing instrument specialist.

Fitting

Beforethe audioshoe can be connected
tothe hearing systemthe following
stepshave to befulfilled:

1.Open the batterycompartment

2.Open the audio shoecover

3.Close the Batterycompartment

Fitting theaudio shoe to
the hearing instrument

Withthe connected audio shoe the
batterycompartmrnt switch is disabled
andthe hearing system only can be
switchedoff with the push button.

Safetyinstructionsfor hearing
systemswith audioinput.

Theaudio input may be connected to
line-operatedequipment only if the
equipmentfulfils the safety
requirementIEC 65 / DIN VDE 0860.

Attaching theaudio shoe

Takethe audioshoe
andhook the two nibs
intothe small recesses
ofthe hearing system
housing.Slide the
audioshoe to the
innerside of the
hearingsystem
housinguntil it snaps
intothe end position.

Removing theaudio shoe

Toremove theaudio
shoe,slide the audio
shoein the opposite
direction.