Phonak eXtra, User Manual

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Page 2: ...e battery 10 Tamper proof battery compartment 13 Identifying left and right instruments 15 Inserting eXtra hearing system with earmold into your ear 16 Inserting eXtra hearing system with Fit nGo slim...

Page 3: ...FM receiver ML9S Audio shoe AS9 34 Manual selection of an FM program 36 Multi frequency FM products 37 Maintenance 40 Wind and Weather Protector 40 Open fitting Fit nGo slim tube 43 Important points...

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Page 5: ...e read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your new eXtra hearing system Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions eXtra is a quality product developed by the...

Page 6: ...iption eXtra hearing system with earmold Microphone inputs with Wind and Weather Protector Program switch TacTronic Volume control Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Hook sound output Individual e...

Page 7: ...tra hearing system with Fit nGo slim tube see page 6 Slim tube sound output Dome Retention eXtra hearing system with Fit nGo standard tube see page 6 Fit nGo standard tube Fit nGo wax protector Retent...

Page 8: ...8 Short introduction Inserting the battery Details see page 10 Switching ON OFF Details see page 24 ON OFF ON...

Page 9: ...9 Controlling the volume Details see page 26 Volume up Volume down Selecting a hearing program Details see page 28...

Page 10: ...lacing the battery Use battery size 13 for all eXtra behind the ear instruments BTE Using the nail grip open the battery compartment completely and remove the old battery Remove the protective foil fr...

Page 11: ...11 Insert the new battery with the sign flat side of the battery in line with the marked on the battery cover and close it...

Page 12: ...aring system is not in use leave the battery compartments open to allow any moisture to evaporate We recommend to only use batteries which your hearing care professional approves and sells Low battery...

Page 13: ...tem may be mounted on the instruments This locking system can also be used for identifying left and right instruments see page 15 To lock the battery compartment after it is closed Use a Phonak screwd...

Page 14: ...ot in the locked position when you close the battery compartment Locked Unlocked The ON OFF switch is not available when the battery compartment is locked To switch the hearing system OFF it is necess...

Page 15: ...s important to use the correct hearing system for each ear Your hearing care professional can mark the hearing systems for you The color code on the housing will identify left and right hearing system...

Page 16: ...rmold into your ear Using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system grasp the earmold between the thumb and index finger Raise your hand to your ear making sure the canal portion of the e...

Page 17: ...nal If it is difficult to get it into place stretch your ear by pulling it gently backwards and upwards with your other hand When the canal portion is in place twist the earmold backwards so that it f...

Page 18: ...18 Preparation Now position the hearing system behind the ear Be careful not to twist the tubing...

Page 19: ...19 Check the placement of the earmold by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger To remove your hearing system grasp the earmold not the tubing and pull it out of your ear gently but firmly...

Page 20: ...m with Fit nGo slim tube or Fit nGo standard tube into your ear Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear Hold the slim Fit nGo tube where it attaches to the dome or Fit nGo wax protector...

Page 21: ...dome or Fit nGo wax protector should be placed far enough into the ear so that the slim Fit nGo tube lies flush with your head Place the retention tail of the slim Fit nGo tube into the bowl of your...

Page 22: ...The bigger fin must be positioned over the smaller fin see picture If the position is incorrect you can easily adjust it with one finger just bend smoothly the bigger fin forwards and then back again...

Page 23: ...23 Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins...

Page 24: ...ing the nail grip slightly open the battery cover until it snaps into its OFF position Switching ON Close the battery compartment Your eXtra hearing systems are always working in the initial hearing p...

Page 25: ...professional may have delayed the activation of your eXtra hearing system after switching ON 9 or 15 seconds in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it on your ear The activation is confirmed b...

Page 26: ...26 Operation Controlling the volume The volume of your eXtra hearing system can be adjusted above or below the preset volume Volume up Volume down...

Page 27: ...p confirms each action on the volume control A double beep indicates that you have reached the limit of your volume control range If not required your hearing care professional can remove the volume c...

Page 28: ...ditional program selection Upon request your hearing care professional can program for you additional individual hearing programs dedicated to specific hearing situation or FM wireless communication u...

Page 29: ...have activated in your eXtra hearing system Telecoil optional your hearing care professional may have activated a Telecoil T coil in your eXtra hearing systems The programs with T coil are used to li...

Page 30: ...dset is removed from your ear Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate your EasyPhone function Most types of telephones require an additional magnet fixed on the receiver to...

Page 31: ...e upper right half of the receiver If you hold the telephone receiver in your left hand when making telephone calls position the magnet in the upper left half of the receiver Use the double sided adhe...

Page 32: ...t of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed please seek the advice of a medical practitioner The magnet used to strengthen the magnetic field of your phone may affect some medical devices...

Page 33: ...a transmitter e g SmartLink and a receiver The transmitter is placed near the sound source or is directly connected to your TV radio or telephone or linked via Bluetooth to your mobile telephone It t...

Page 34: ...udio shoe AS9 your hearing care professional has already prepared your eXtra hearing system for use with an FM receiver To attach the MicroLink receiver ML9S or the Audio shoe AS9 firmly hold it in yo...

Page 35: ...ystem down until it snaps in To remove the MicroLink ML9S or Audio shoe place the hearing system on a firm surface hold the MicroLink Audio shoe firmly and slide the locking system Pull the hearing sy...

Page 36: ...tch to a low power stand by mode Note With the audio shoe a universal MicroLink MLxS or another audio signal source can be connected to your eXtra hearing system Manual selection of an FM program Use...

Page 37: ...ystems with your eXtra hearing system FM Receivers MicroLink ML9S Perfectly integrated in the eXtra design Universal MicroLink MicroMLxS together with the Audio shoe interface AS9 MLxS If you use a Mi...

Page 38: ...munication with eXtra optional FM Transmitter EasyLink transmitter with a built in microphone an an easy one button user interface Improved speech understanding in noise Compatible with all Phonak FM...

Page 39: ...39 Campus SX Especially developed for schools and universities...

Page 40: ...idity As a result they last much longer reducing the service costs of your hearing systems The life span of the Wind and Weather Protector should be up to several months depending on the environment w...

Page 41: ...pecial acoustic and protective properties The Wind and Weather Protector of the left and right hearing systems are identical Always re place both protectors together Hair spray make up etc may damage...

Page 42: ...stem sounds quieter than usual There is a reduction in sound quality Understanding in noise becomes more difficult It becomes more difficult to determine the direction of sounds After some experience...

Page 43: ...s the amplified sound from the hearing instrument into the ear It is important that the slim tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear If the slim tube or the dome irritates your ear in any way an...

Page 44: ...instrument before cleaning by unscrewing and taking it off After cleaning it is important to remove the cleaning tool Use a damp cloth to clean the slim tube and dome on the outside and use the black...

Page 45: ...rop may become lodged in the slim tube If this should occur it will prevent sound from coming through the slim tube and may be harmful to the hearing instrument s electronics The slim tube and dome sh...

Page 46: ...ompartments open Make sure your hearing systems are completely dry before closing the case 4 Protect your hearing systems from excessive moisture and heat Always remove your hearing systems before sho...

Page 47: ...ring care professional for advice The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that this hearing instrument shall not be treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused hearin...

Page 48: ...f a medical practitioner Use only hearing instruments that have been specially programmed for you by a hearing care professional Other instruments may be ineffective and may in certain cases even dama...

Page 49: ...damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals immersion in water or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centers renders the Phonak warranty null and voi...

Page 50: ...fingen EC Representative India India Phonak India Pvt Ltd 100 034 New Delhi Italy Phonak Italia S r l 20159 Milano Japan Phonak Japan Co Ltd Tokyo 101 0044 Jordan Phonak Middle East 11181 Amman Mexico...

Page 51: ...part according to EN 60601 1 This symbol indicates that it is important that the user refers to associated warnings given in this user guide Safety notice External devices may only be connected if the...

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