Beltone IDT66D Open, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Beltone Identity Instructions for use Digital Behind the Ear hearing instrument IDT66D and IDT66D Open IDT76D and IDT76D Open IDT86D...

Page 2: ...enjoyable social life and listen to the world around you Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your individual needs With a little devotion a...

Page 3: ...ecta tions We will give a few practical steps towards better hearing Contents Your Hearing Instrument 4 6 Switching on and off 8 Changing batteries 9 Inserting and removing the instrument 11 Setting t...

Page 4: ...rument Your Hearing Instrument ThinTube Mini dome Mini BTE Hearing Instrument with ThinTube Earmold Tone tube Battery door Battery door Microphone Program button Microphone behind cover Microphone Pro...

Page 5: ...ment ThinTube Mini dome Volume toggle Battery door BTE Hearing Instrument With ThinTube Earmold Tone tube Volume toggle Battery door Microphone Program button Microphone behind cover Microphone Progra...

Page 6: ...6 Power BTE Hearing Instrument Plastic tube Earmold Tone tube Volume toggle Battery door Microphone Program button Microphone behind cover...

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Page 8: ...itching on the device the volume will be as set by your hearing care practitioner Read more on this subject on page 16 Your instrument has a push button to switch programs If you close the battery doo...

Page 9: ...Use this for easy battery removal and insertion The replacement battery has to be a zinc air battery or an appropriate Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery Size depends on your instrument Instrum...

Page 10: ...ge batteries Zinc Air which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode Do not burn the batteries as they could explode Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in th...

Page 11: ...easier if you gently pull your auricle backwards with your other hand Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it fits behind the fold of skin above your ear canal Place...

Page 12: ...moving your instrument Switch off the instrument by shifting the battery door to the off position Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear For a moment let it hang beside your ear Using your th...

Page 13: ...ube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror If the device whistles the most likely reason is that the dome is not placed correctly in the ear canal Other reasons can be buildup of earwax in...

Page 14: ...ent If you have two hearing instruments they may be tuned differently One for your left ear the other for your right Do not swap them Please pay attention to this when cleaning storing and inserting t...

Page 15: ...15 You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your instruments with a coloured Left and Right indication Left is blue and Right is red side indication indication...

Page 16: ...ownwards to decrease the volume During the fitting of the instrument your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you When switching the instrument on the volume will...

Page 17: ...itch to program 3 etc If program 2 3 or 4 are not activated nothing will happen Your instrument will give an audible signal after pressing the program button A little later the instrument will give on...

Page 18: ...rectional mode the background noise will be attenuated In this mode the sounds in front of you will be enhanced so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at Your hearing care practition...

Page 19: ...can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the telecoil simultaneously Using the telephone Switch your instrument to the tele coil program Hold your telephone handset be hin...

Page 20: ...to the telecoil program Choose a good spot Reception is not clear in all locations it depends on the position of the induction loop Watch for signs or try a different seat yourself If needed adjust th...

Page 21: ...ument automatically de tects the direct audio input source The direct audio input supports the systems for the wireless use as well In this program you will hear no sounds from the microphone therefor...

Page 22: ...oes get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration it should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compart ment open It is also a good idea to put them...

Page 23: ...Remove earwax with the cleaning brush and a soft cloth If needed use a mild solution of soft soap and water or a special cleaning solution Ask your hearing care practitioner for detailed instructions...

Page 24: ...Replacing the tube Ask your hearing care practitioner to replace the tubing from the instrument to the earmould if it turns stiff or changes colour Cleaning the ThinTube and dome The ThinTube The Thi...

Page 25: ...Tube and dome with water as there is a risk that a water drop may become lodged in the ThinTube If this should occur it will prevent sound coming through the ThinTube and may be harmful for the instru...

Page 26: ...metics e g perfume aftershave hair spray suntan lotion Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and per manent hearing loss Do...

Page 27: ...e not satisfied or keep experiencing problems please consult your hearing care practitioner 1 Get used to familiar sounds at home Try to get used to the new sounds from a familiar environment Listen t...

Page 28: ...nd the radio or television ask your hearing care practitioner to adjust your hearing instrument He or she is able to inform you on other facilities such as an induction loop at home for radio or telev...

Page 29: ...these buildings use your telecoil program if activated However not every position in the building will have good sound reception Watch for signs at the location or try a different seat 7 Use your tel...

Page 30: ...ment in some cases Try to wear your instrument all day In that way you will benefit the most Of course a hearing instrument cannot restore natural hearing but it will help you make the most of your he...

Page 31: ...mage the instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the instruments Warning Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless th...

Page 32: ...nical specifications Audio signal technology Digital Hearing instrument maximum output IEC 118 0 OES model IDT66D 131 dB SPL IDT66D Open 127 dB SPL IDT76D 133 dB SPL IDT76D Open 132 dB SPL IDT86D 140...

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Page 34: ...ject e g a hat too close to an instrument Is you ear full of wax Is the instrument switched on Is the instrument switched on the telecoil program Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery st...

Page 35: ...ect Visit your physician Switch it on Switch it to the microphone program Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your hearing care practitioner Visit your physician Replace it with a new one...

Page 36: ...card you received with your instrument Repairs If your Beltone hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument...

Page 37: ...ssional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model you have received Model received Hearing care professional IDT66D Mini BTE IDT66D Open Mini BTE IDT76D BTE IDT76D Open BTE IDT86D Po...

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Page 40: ...DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 16897300 GB 08 06 Rev A Printed in Denmark Beltone 2008 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be direc...