Audibel Anthem, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...BTE mini Behind The Ear Operations Manual ...

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Page 3: ...p 11 Operation On Off 14 Control Surface Volume and Multimemory 15 Directional Settings 18 Telephone Use 19 T2 touch tone Function 22 Direct Audio Input DAI 24 Summary of Settings 26 Hearing Instrument Care Instrument Care 28 Standard Tubing Care 29 Thin Tubing Care 30 Service and Repair 32 Troubleshooting Guide 33 Tips for Better Communication For You 34 For Your Family and Friends 35 FDA Informa...

Page 4: ...ment on off control 5 Side indicator Red is for right ear blue is for left ear 6 Tamper resistant battery compartment lock 13 BTE only Your hearing instrument can be identified by 7 Location of serial number 8 Location of manufacturer s name and model name Comfort Fit Solutions 9 Standard Earmold with tubing 10 Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud 11 Thin tube with Custom Eartip ...

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Page 6: ...ert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the tab from the new battery 4 Line up the battery s plus sign flat side of the battery with the battery door sign 5 Close the battery door My hearing instrument uses 312 Battery brown color code on packaging 13 Battery orange color code on packaging ...

Page 7: ...5 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ...down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment To lock the battery door Use an appropriate tool to slide the recessed switch to the left until it clicks and the colored mark is visible To unlock the battery door Slide the recessed switch to the right until it clicks and the colored mark disappears Locking the door is not requir...

Page 9: ...the proper waste or recycling container Batteries vary in size and performance Your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them batteries have been mistaken for pills Never put batteries in your mouth as they can easily be swallowed ...

Page 10: ...ustom Earmold backward 4 Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with your fingertip 5 Carefully place the BTE behind your ear wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear To remove the hearing instrument and Custom Earmold Take the instrument from behind your ear and gently pull the Custom Earmold outward Pulling lightly down on the ear lobe may help loosen the Custom Earmold as it is removed...

Page 11: ...9 1 2 3 4 5 Insertion and Removal ...

Page 12: ...ing an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative earmold materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 13: ...bud or Custom Eartip To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip 1 Insert the Instant Fit Earbud Custom Eartip into your ear canal 2 Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear 3 Place the lock in the concha bowl of your ear 1 3 2 ...

Page 14: ...ve the hearing instrument and Instant Fit Earbud 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward 1 3 2 ...

Page 15: ... To remove the hearing instrument and Custom Eartip 1 Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Gently grasp the tubing at the Custom Eartip and pull outward 1 3 2 ...

Page 16: ... hearing instruments have this feature The Power On delay means that your instruments will take several seconds to power up once they have been turned on This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound You may hear a tone series indicating that your device is fully powered on Control Surface Volume and Multimemory Your hearing system features a...

Page 17: ...our hearing instrument changes The Touch and Release volume control is configured to automatically decrease in volume before it increases To make sounds louder touch and release the control surface Repeat this motion until you are at the minimum setting The next time you touch the control surface the volume will increase one step Continue to touch and release until you reach the desired loudness N...

Page 18: ... Depending on how your volume control is set you may have up to five steps The minimum and maximum steps will have an additional tone following the beeps Step Tone Up two steps from programmed gain Five beeps Up one step from programmed gain Four beeps Programmed gain Three beeps Down one step from programmed gain Two beeps Down two steps from programmed gain One beep Up three steps from programme...

Page 19: ...ed by touching and releasing anywhere on the control surface When you touch the control surface you may hear a speech indicator or a series of tones indicating the device has changed to the next memory program Your hearing instrument has been set up with the following indicators and memories programs Operation Section C Automatic Volume Control Your hearing instruments have been set to a specific ...

Page 20: ...rument will continually monitor the environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility When the directional microphones are activated by pushing the Multimemory button Manual the hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select the directional memory Ask your hearing care professional about your particular directional settings Program Directional Setting...

Page 21: ...the telephone handset in a normal position and then shift it slightly back When correctly positioned you will hear an indicator for the automatic activation of the telephone program When finished the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous setting My telephone feature is Automatic Telephone Response ATR Automatic Telecoil Autocoil Manual Telecoil Program __________ Operation ...

Page 22: ...ivated by choosing the telecoil setting using the control surface General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if you encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Your hearing professional can provide instructions and techniques for your specific needs ...

Page 23: ...lephone rating of 3 M3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that...

Page 24: ...ne operator s manual or contact your telephone service provider Hold the phone approximately 3 inches from the ear Press to wake T a tone series indicates that it is ready for a command Press the telephone key that corresponds to the desired function T will sleep after 20 seconds My hearing instrument has T2 capability Please read the section below Use the following keypad buttons to remotely adju...

Page 25: ...icator Telephone too far from hearing system Bring telephone closer to hearing system microphone Incorrect key command Press to wake then press 2 or 8 to increase or decrease volume or 4 or 6 to change programs if device has multiple programs Hearing instrument responded but won t respond to later command T automatically sleeps 20 seconds after last command Press to wake then press key that corres...

Page 26: ... source such as a wireless FM system computer audio or an MP3 player DAI can improve communication and sound quality when reverberation distance and background noise compete with what you want to hear To attach the DAI shoe Snap the DAI shoe on the bottom of the BTE My hearing system is set up for DAI use My hearing system is not set up for DAI use Operation ...

Page 27: ...ry door To remove the DAI shoe Turn the BTE on the side Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other Gently bend at the seam between the DAI shoe and the hearing aid There are many FM systems available to help improve communication in challenging environments Ask your hearing healthcare professional about personal FM systems Operation ...

Page 28: ...ries Volume Control Yes No Tone Series Self Check Yes No Speech Good Make Appointment Tone Series Reminder Yes No Speech Make Appointment Tone Series Summary of Program Settings Environment Directional Setting Program 1 Normal Off Automatic Manual Program 2 Off Automatic Manual Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual ...

Page 29: ...27 Operation g Indicator On Indicator Type Yes No Speech One 1 Tone Yes No Speech Two 2 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Three 3 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Four 4 Tones Tone Series ...

Page 30: ...ure and foreign substances can result in poor performance Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches microphone and battery compartment Never use water solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument My hearing instrument has Standard tubing See page 29 Thin tubing See page 30 ...

Page 31: ...brush to clean debris from the Custom Earmold Wash the Custom Earmold with warm soapy water Never use solvents 2 Slide the Custom Earmold tubing onto the BTE earhook when completely dry Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing instrument if needed Hearing Instrument Care 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...ring instrument until it extends from the other end of the tubing 3 Brush the debris off prior to removing the cleaner 4 Clean the Earbud Eartip with a dry cloth or brush 5 If necessary the Earbud Eartip may be washed in warm soapy water Remove the Earbud Eartip from the tubing prior to washing Allow the Earbud Eartip to dry overnight Hearing Instrument Care 1 ...

Page 33: ... touch the control surface with a wet finger and your hearing aid does not react correctly wipe your finger and the control surface with a dry cloth and try again Make sure the Custom Earmold Earbud Eartip and tubing are completely dry before reconnecting to your hearing instrument earhook When not wearing your hearing instrument open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate Do not take...

Page 34: ...the guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance Many common problems may be solved right in your hearing care professional s office or clinic Helpful Hints continued When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing instrument in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from dir...

Page 35: ...ver with brush Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Remove blockage and clean Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing Remove blockage and clean Crimped tubi...

Page 36: ...l expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move closer to and look at the speaker Sit face to face in a quiet room Try different locations to find the best place to listen Minimize distractions Background noises may be frustrating at first remember you have not heard them for a ...

Page 37: ...y and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level shouting can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrase rather than repeat the same words different words may be easier to understand Minimize distractions while speaking Tips f...

Page 38: ...ric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a phy...

Page 39: ...ning the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation a...

Page 40: ...sed to manufacture your hearing instrument Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or materials used to conform the hearing instrument to Audibel s design and manufacturing specifications and tolerances Your hearing professional may have issued a warranty or service plan that goes beyond the provisions of this Limited Warranty Please contact him or her for further information Aud...

Page 41: ... limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you YOUR LEGAL REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY AND SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MORE THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND THIS LIMITATIONS...

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