Bernafon PRECISO 7 CICP/CIC, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...ITCD ITC ITCP ITED CIC CICP IIC PRECISO 9 PRECISO 7 Instructions for use In the ear hearing instruments...

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Page 3: ...ng Your Instruments ON OFF 17 Changing the Volume Level 18 Changing Programs 21 Muting 22 Telecoil Function 23 Telephone Use 24 Changing the Battery 26 Data Logging and Learning 28 Operating the Heari...

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Page 5: ...sories 48 Environmental Protection 49 Product Approval Markings and Compliance 50 Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 52 Warranty 54 Common Problems and Solutions 56 Information for the He...

Page 6: ...d by your hearing care professional to the needs of your individual hearing loss With a little practice you will soon be on your way to better hearing Please read the entire contents of this booklet b...

Page 7: ...elf completely with the following general warnings before using your hearing instru ments Hazard Warnings Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments because they are adjusted for your hearing...

Page 8: ...ersons of mental incapacity or pets Clean your hearing instruments and their parts on a regular basis as recommended Micro organ isms from unclean instruments may cause skin irritations Be careful wit...

Page 9: ...f the possibility that your instruments may stop functioning without notice Keep this in mind while you circulate in traffic or otherwise depend on warning sounds Traffic or other warning sounds may a...

Page 10: ...t may cause excess earwax to build up in the ear canal which may require removal by a trained medical professional In rare cases a hearing instrument or earmold may cause a discharge from the ear or a...

Page 11: ...osing your instruments to water and moisture i e steambaths showers heavy rain etc Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair dryer microwave oven etc It is recommended to remove your hearing i...

Page 12: ...s vary in size and shape due to the unique characteristics of individual ears AR_ILLU_ITC_BW 6 AR_ILLU_CICP_BW 2 The following instruments are covered in these instructions Preciso In the Ear Hearing...

Page 13: ...d outlet with wax protection 4 Microphone opening with O cap filter 5 Battery door 6 Push button optional 7 Volume control optional AR_ILLU_ITED_BW 10 4 ITED 5 1 2 AR_ILLU_ITCPD_BW 7 6 4 ITCPD ITCD 3...

Page 14: ...Canal 3 Sound outlet with wax protection 4 Microphone opening with T cap filter 5 Battery door 6 Push button optional 7 Pull out string AR_ILLU_CICP_BW 2 1 6 2 3 4 7 CICP CIC AR_ILLU_IIC_BW 5 IIC 4 5...

Page 15: ...ft instrument with your left hand Hold your instrument between your thumb and index finger with the microphone on top If you have an CIC or CICP the pull out string must be on the bottom The location...

Page 16: ...you are having problems removing the instrument Use your thumb to push up against the bottom back part of your ear to loosen the instrument Grasp the instrument at its edge between your thumb and for...

Page 17: ...s The hearing instrument will make one long beep as it starts To Turn the Instrument OFF Place your fingernail under neath the front edge of the battery door and lift to open open off closed on Operat...

Page 18: ...changes in the sound environment Some models allow you to adjust the volume yourself with an optional control on the instrument Volume Control Wheel optional for ITC To Increase the Volume Turn the vo...

Page 19: ...rn it but the loudness will only be altered between the programmed minimum and maximum Your hearing care professional can program the volume to remain at a fixed level if desired Your instrument autom...

Page 20: ...configured for your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments will emit a click to confirm that a volume change has been made and then will beep to inform you when the maximum or minimum volume ha...

Page 21: ...program it to change programs A press on the button will cause the program to change This will take 1 2 seconds until you hear the program change The number of beeps you hear will tell you which prog...

Page 22: ...aring instruments a long press about 2 seconds via the optional RC P remote control or via the optional SoundGate Please see page 46 to see how the push button has been configured or the Instructions...

Page 23: ...tc When the telecoil is active you hear directly through the telephone or inductive loop To access the telecoil go to the telecoil program See page 45 This symbol or a similar sign should be displayed...

Page 24: ...When you end your conversation the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE VR_ILU_AutophoneControlMicroBTE_BW_HI Telephone Use Not all teleph...

Page 25: ...to Telephone Preciso 9 ITCD ITCPD and ITED only is active Please see page 47 to find out how your instruments are configured Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed see...

Page 26: ...generally cause earlier warning beeps The following battery sizes are used ITED size 13 battery ITCPD ITC and ITCD size 312 battery CICP CIC and IIC size 10 battery To Change the Battery Gently swing...

Page 27: ...earing instruments for a few days remove the batteries Any moisture found on a battery should be wiped off immediately with a soft cloth Used batteries should be returned to your battery supplier or h...

Page 28: ...ive please ask your hearing care professional to turn it off Data Learning optional for ITC ITCD ITCPD ITED If your instrument is equipped with Data Learning your hearing care professional can activat...

Page 29: ...the instruments For complete operating instructions please read the separate RC P remote control Instructions for Use booklet Operating the Hearing Instruments with the Optional RC P Remote Control op...

Page 30: ...e 2 comes with an integrated telecoil which allows you to hear directly through the telephone or inductive loop when your hearing instrument is paired with SoundGate 2 For complete operating instructi...

Page 31: ...one key 7 Microphone inlet 8 Neck strap inlet 9 3 5 mm input jack 10 Micro USB charger jack SoundGate 1 Volume control and program change 2 Phone 3 Music audio key 4 Bluetooth key 5 Battery indicator...

Page 32: ...e them clean with a cloth or tissue If necessary use the cleaning tool to remove wax from the canal and vent openings on your instrument Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate A dry sto...

Page 33: ...structions for the type of wax protection your instrument uses If you have questions please ask your hearing care professional WaxBuster System Wipe the hearing instrument with a dry soft cloth Carefu...

Page 34: ...ure that it has not become detached from the instrument Change the filter if you can see that it is clogged or if the instrument does not sound normal Remove the tool from the shell and push the remov...

Page 35: ...the sound outlet This could damage the receiver If you cannot clean the hearing instruments completely it is best to contact your hearing care professional Push the new filter into the hearing instru...

Page 36: ...ur instruments are built with a protection system Please follow the instructions for using either the T Cap or O Cap filter below If you have questions please ask your hearing care professional Replac...

Page 37: ...T Cap up and out Using the other end of the tool B insert the new T Cap into the opening and slightly twist the handle so that the new T Cap is free Discard the tool and the used T Cap filter BL_ILLU...

Page 38: ...e with the new O Cap attached B Using the removal end A insert it into the opening of the used O Cap and pull it out slowly Keep the stick straight Using the other end of the tool B insert the new O C...

Page 39: ...o the new sounds The following tips will help you learn to use your hearing instruments If you have trouble adjusting to them consult your hearing care professional Getting Started Wear your instrumen...

Page 40: ...because you probably haven t heard them for a while They will soon fade to the background Dining Out Start with a quiet restaurant no music or entertainment Request a table away from the kitchen and o...

Page 41: ...g instruments have a telecoil optional inquire if a loop is available When the telecoil is active you hear directly through the inductive loop see page 23 If no loop is available sit towards the front...

Page 42: ...g instrument If this causes whistling move the receiver away a small distance If voices over the telephone are too soft or background noise is a problem use the telecoil if your instrument has this op...

Page 43: ...t rather than repeating the same words several times Do not try to have a conversation from another room or with your back turned Talk face to face Avoid eating drinking or smoking while talking and k...

Page 44: ...hose with hearing instruments to wear them as often as possible Most of all be patient and understanding Even when wearing hearing instruments many people will still not hear or understand everything...

Page 45: ...d ITED Your hearing instruments are programmed in the following way Program Beeps Function 1 2 3 4 Your Instrument Has Been Programmed For Your Instrument Uses M ProWax M WaxBuster M T Cap M O Cap Pro...

Page 46: ...e h program change h synchronized Long push about 2 sec h mute h mute h synchronized Push Button one hearing instrument Short push less than 1 sec h volume down Medium push about 1 sec h volume up Lon...

Page 47: ...PD and ITED only M both M left M right Behavior of Instrument on the Non Telephone Ear M No change M The microphone is softer when the Auto Telephone or Telephone Program is active M The instrument mu...

Page 48: ...ng accessories are available Remote control RC P SoundGate communication device for wireless connection to cell phones music players etc TV adapter for wireless connection to your television via the S...

Page 49: ...ectronic equipment Help to protect the environment by not disposing of your hearing instruments or batteries with your unsorted household waste Please recycle your hearing instruments and batteries ac...

Page 50: ...tromagnetic interference However some products may emit electromagnetic energy causing unforeseen interference with hearing instruments Examples include induction cooking appliances shop alarm systems...

Page 51: ...84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dB A m 10 m The electromagnetic emission from the radio system is well below international limits for human exposure By comparison the elect...

Page 52: ...he rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions ANSI C63 19 2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communication Dev...

Page 53: ...hearing instrument is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifica tions are based upon the best information available but Hidden Hearing cannot guarantee th...

Page 54: ...but not accessories such as batteries tubing earmolds etc This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse or mistreatment The warranty is also void if the hearing instruments have been repai...

Page 55: ...55 Notes...

Page 56: ...s Instrument not inserted correctly Earwax accumulation in ear canal Instrument may be too loose No volume level too soft or humming noise Instrument may not be turned ON Battery may be dead or insert...

Page 57: ...ur hearing care professional Check that the battery door is closed completely Re insert the battery correctly or insert a fresh battery Increase volume level with volume control on instrument if avail...

Page 58: ...umming noise Earwax accumulation in ear canal Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Instrument sound outlet may be blocked Microphone sound inlet may be blocked Your hearing loss may have increase...

Page 59: ...ith a dry cotton swab Check the sound outlet and change the filter if you can see that it is clogged Change the microphone protection T Cap O Cap If the problem persists consult your hearing care prof...

Page 60: ...k or motor boating sounds Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Moisture in the hearing instrument Low battery Instrument switches from ON to OFF periodically Low battery Instrument beeps without...

Page 61: ...veral times or clean the battery contacts carefully with a clean dry cotton swab Place instrument in Dry Aid pack Remove the battery first Consult your hearing care professional Insert a fresh battery...

Page 62: ...y actual observation or review of any other available information concern ing the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions Visible congenital or traumatic deformi...

Page 63: ...ting a hearing instrument whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels due to the fact that there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user Children with...

Page 64: ...Additionally for models ITCD ITCPD ITED This device also complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications termi...

Page 65: ...65 Declaration of conformity is available at Bernafon AG Morgenstrasse 131 3018 Bern Switzerland...

Page 66: ...rt 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interferen...

Page 67: ...nt does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or mor...

Page 68: ...dhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing instrument is specified as applied part of Type B This symbol indicates that it is important for the us...

Page 69: ...of electronic equipment applies operating conditions The product is designed such that it functions without problem or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in these instructions for...

Page 70: ...the actions listed on the previous pages solve the problem contact your hearing care professional Do not attempt to repair your hearing instruments yourself Place stamp with dispenser name and address...

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Page 72: ...d Kingdom Hidden Hearing is one of the UK leaders in private hearing healthcare For 40 years we ve helped hundreds of thousands of people enjoy the benefits of clearer hearing Manufacturer Bernafon AG...