Hansaton beat ST RT675 UP, User Manual

Page 1: ...beat ST RT675 UP hearing aid user guide ...

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Page 3: ...est out of your hearing aids Training is not required for handling of this device A hearing care professional will help setup the hearing aids to your individual preferences during the sales consultation For more information regarding features benefits setup use and maintenance or repairs of your hearing aid and accessories contact your hearing care professional or manufacturer representative Addi...

Page 4: ...lls with a mobile phone 14 Using your mobile phone with your hearing aids 15 TV Connector 18 Tinnitus masker 19 Flight mode 20 5 Caring for your hearing aids 22 6 Accessories 27 Assistive listening devices 29 7 Troubleshooting guide 30 8 Important safety information 35 Tinnitus masker 53 9 Operating transport and storage conditions 56 10 Information and explanation of symbols 57 11 Compliance info...

Page 5: ...tton switches between listening programs changes the volume level and accepts or rejects mobile phone calls depending on your customized fitting 4 Battery door on off close the door to turn on your hearing aids open the door all the way to turn off your hearing aid or to change the battery 5 Tubing part of the earmold that attaches it to the earhook 6 Earmold allows the sound to pass from the hear...

Page 6: ...lobe to help you insert the earmold into your ear canal more easily 3 Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear 1 2 3 2 Turning your hearing aids on and off The battery door acts as an on and off switch 1 On Close the battery door fully Note It may take 5 seconds before the hearing aid turns on Your hearing healthcare provider can additionally increase the start up delay if required 2 Off Par...

Page 7: ...nalized programs 4 Operating instructions Your hearing aids come with a multi function button that allows you to further adjust them You may also use the multi function button to accept and reject calls to your paired mobile phone You may also use the optional Remote Control or stream remote App to control your hearing aids These instructions describe the default multi function button settings You...

Page 8: ... the batteries but depending on the condition of the batteries they may die before another low battery warning occurs Therefore it is recommended that the batteries are replaced as soon as possible once you hear the low battery warning Volume control To adjust the volume of your environment Push the upper part of the button on the hearing aid to increase the volume and Push the lower part of the b...

Page 9: ...nternalmoisturetoevaporate Replacing the battery 1 Gently swing out the battery door with your fingernail 2 Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the plus sign on the battery facing the same way as the plus sign on the side of the battery door This will ensure that the battery door closes properly Note If the batter...

Page 10: ...Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc Pairing your mobile phone with your hearing aids 1 On your phone go to your settings menu to ensure Bluetooth is on and to search for Bluetooth enabled devices 2 Turn your hearing aids on by closing the battery door Your hearing aids will remain in pairing mode for 3 minutes 3 Your phone will show a list of found Bluetooth enabled ...

Page 11: ... the button on either hearing aid Alternatively accept the call on your phone as you normally would short push 2 sec Phone calls with a mobile phone Your hearing aids allow direct communication with Bluetooth enabled phones When paired and connected to a phone you will hear the caller s voice directly in your hearing aids Your hearing aids pick up your voice through their own microphones Two activ...

Page 12: ...ume and increase the volume of sounds in your environment Call volume up Call volume down Ending a phone call End a call by holding down the upper or lower part of the button on either hearing aid for more than 2 seconds Alternatively end the call on your phone as you normally would Rejecting a phone call An incoming call can be rejected by holding down the upper or lower part of the button on eit...

Page 13: ...p Taptheadvancedfeaturesbuttonwhere youcanadjustthetinnitusmaskervolume upordown As you change the level your hearing aids will beep TV Connector Adjusting volume balance between the TV and the sounds in your environment While listening to TV sound through the TV Connector accessory Push the upper part of the hearing aid button to increase the TV volume and decrease the volume of sounds in your en...

Page 14: ...rlines require all devices to be switched into flight mode Entering flight mode will not disable normal hearing aid functionality only the Bluetooth connectivity functions Entering flight mode To disable the Bluetooth wireless function and enter flight mode 1 Open the battery door 2 With the hearing aid turned off hold down the lower push button on the hearing aid while closing the battery door an...

Page 15: ...ds Diligentandroutinecareofyourhearingaids contributetooutstandingperformance and alongservicelife Toensurealongservice life SonovaAGprovidesaminimumofafive year serviceperiodafterphaseoutofthe respectivehearingaid Openthebatterydoorswhennotinuse Alwaysremoveyourhearingaidswhen using haircareproducts Thehearingaids can becomecloggedandceasetofunction properly Donotwearyourhearingaidsinthebathor sh...

Page 16: ...aids at the end of each day Regular cleaning of the microphone ports with the supplied cleaning brush will ensure that your hearing aids will maintain their sound quality Your hearing care professional can demonstrate this for you Place the hearing aids in the case overnight with the battery doors open to allow moisture to evaporate Ear wax is natural and common Ensuring your hearing aids are free...

Page 17: ...e compatible with RogerTM accessories Roger accessories can be used to transmit a voice or sound source wirelessly to your hearing aids If the earmolds require further cleaning 1 Disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aid by holding the hearing aid in one hand and gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook 2 Wash only the earmolds and tubing in warm water with a mild soap 3 ...

Page 18: ...bol a loop system is present and it is compatible with your hearing aid Please contact your hearing care professional for more information on loop systems Connectivity overview The illustration below shows the connectivity options available for your hearing aids Please see the user guide that came with your accessory for more information Please contact your hearing care professional to get a TV Co...

Page 19: ...s See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing care professional Plugged microphone shield Consult your hearing care professional Cause Possible remedy Issue No sound Not turned on Turn on Low dead battery Replace battery Poor battery contact Consult your hearing care professional Battery upside down Insert battery plus side up Earmolds power slim tubes blocked with ear wax Clean earmolds S...

Page 20: ...y fitting earmolds Consult your hearing care professional Earmolds not inserted properly See 3 Putting your hearing aids on your ears Reinsert carefully Cause Possible remedy Issue Intermittent Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing care professional Issue Two long beeps Low battery Replace battery Issue Whistling Earmolds not inserted properly See 3 Putting your he...

Page 21: ...ations General clinical indications for the use of hearing aids and Tinnitus feature are Presence of hearing loss Uni or bilateral Conductive sensorineural or mixed Mild to profound Cause Possible remedy Issue Weak on the telephone Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal Hearing aid requires adjustment Consult your hearing care professional Issue mob...

Page 22: ...ted eardrum Other abnormalities which the HCP believes are of medical concern Presence of a chronic tinnitus only applicable for devices which provide the Tinnitus feature Contraindications General clinical contraindications for the use of hearing aids and Tinnitus software are Hearing loss is not in the fitting range of the hearing aid i e gain frequency response Acute tinnitus Deformity of the e...

Page 23: ...y range affected by acoustic trauma The Hearing care professional may decide that a referral is not appropriate or in the best interests of the patient when the following applies When there is sufficient evidence that the condition has been fully investigated by a medical specialist and any possible treatment has been provided The condition has not worsened or changed significantly since the previ...

Page 24: ...nly part of hearing rehabilitation auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well In most cases infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefit Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids wear your hearing aids everyday all day Intended patient population The intended patient population are people with mild to profound hearing loss ISO 60115 18 from 36 ...

Page 25: ... behind your ear if it is inflamed or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of earwax occur please checkwith your hearing care professional or physician Feedback poor sound quality too loud or too soft sounds inadequate fitting or problems when chewing or swallowing can be resolved or improved during the fine tuning process at the fitting procedure by your hearing care professional Any ...

Page 26: ...c emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation Allergic reactions to hearing aids are unlikely However if you experience itching redness soreness inflammation or a burning sensation in or around your ears inform your hearing care professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canals after the remov...

Page 27: ...ng aid wearers with hearing loss may be at risk of deterioration in hearing after a long period of use Portable RF communications equipment includingperipheralssuchasantennacables and external antennas should be used no closerthan30cm 12inches toanypartofthe hearingaids includingcablesspecifiedbythe manufacturer Otherwise degradation of the performance of this equipment could result Hearing aids s...

Page 28: ...ans generating magnetic fields Hearing aids don t need to be removed when passingsecuritygates airportsetc Product safety These hearing aids are water resistant and not waterproof They are designed to withstand normal activities and occasional accidental exposure to extreme conditions Never immerse your hearing aids in water These hearing aids are not specifically designed for extended periods of ...

Page 29: ...d when taking a shower swimming or other water activities These hearing aids should never be exposed to chlorinated water soap salt water or other liquids with a chemical content Mobile phone compatibility rating Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using mobile phones indicating that the mobile phone and hearing aids may not be compatible Accord...

Page 30: ...oadband noise to provide temporary relief of tinnitus Tinnitus masker warnings The tinnitus masker is a broadband sound generator It provides a means of sound enrichment therapy that can be used as part of a personalized tinnitus management program to provide temporary relief from tinnitus The underlying principle of sound enrichment is to provide supplementary noise stimulation which can help def...

Page 31: ...or The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18 years of age or older who have both hearing loss and tinnitus Should you develop any side effects while using the tinnitus masker such as headaches nausea dizziness or heart palpitations or experience a decrease in auditory function such as decreased loudness tolerance worsening of tinnitus or speech not as clear you should discontinue use of the de...

Page 32: ...cates the Authorized representative in the European Community The EC REP is also the importer to the European Union This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides Indicates that the device is a medical device Indicates the manufacturer s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified 9 Operating tra...

Page 33: ...d devices at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste or give your device to your hearing care professional for disposal Proper disposal protects the environment and health The Bluetooth word markand logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks bySonova AG is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners IP Rat...

Page 34: ...alian Communications and Media Authority ACMA regulatory arrangements for the legal sale in New Zealand and Australia The compliance label R NZ is for radio products supplied in the New Zealand market under conformity level A1 Notice 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not ca...

Page 35: ...is device 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from th...

Page 36: ... first office visit after getting your hearing aids This will help your hearing healthcare professional to address your needs _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ ______________________...

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