ReSound LX400-M, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Remote Microphone ...

Page 2: ... instruments will en able you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss Prac tice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments Your ReSound instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs Some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds other peopl...

Page 3: ...3 Hearing instrument model Battery size 10 Tube size Dome size Left serial number Right serial number ...

Page 4: ...2 Care and maintenance 13 Daily maintenance 14 The microphone tube 14 Wax filter 14 To replace the wax filter 14 How to apply domes 16 General precautions 16 General warnings 16 Battery warning Information 17 Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users US only 18 Children with hearing loss US only 19 Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers US only 19 Troubleshooting guide 20 Technical data 24 War...

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Page 6: ... in following variants LX800 M and LX400 M The parts of your hearing instrument 1 Body 2 Sound Outlet Receiver under wax filter 3 Wax Filter 4 Battery Door 5 Microphone Tubing 6 Microphone 7 Microphone Outlets 8 Model and Serial Number 1 1 8 2 3 3 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 1 1 8 2 3 3 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 ...

Page 7: ...nd will increase the instrument s life span iSwitch your instrument off if you are not using it This will increase the battery life After switching on the device the volume will be as set by your hearing care practitioner Read more on this subject on page 22 SmartStart Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears If you prefer to turn them on just prior to placing th...

Page 8: ... will recognize the plus side of the battery because marked with a Check whether the symbols on the battery and on the battery door are on the same side Always insert a battery in the opened door never di rectly into the instrument A new battery should be inserted into the battery com partment with the micro phone tubing pointed up Close the battery door This should go smoothly so never force it a...

Page 9: ...ting the hearing instrument 1 Determine if you have a left or right instrument in your hand At the tip of the device or with the battery compartment open you will see either a RED or BLUE marker The hearing instrument with the RED marker is always for the RIGHT ear The hearing instrument with the BLUE marker is always for the LEFT ear 2 Check that the body of the hearing instrument feels smooth be...

Page 10: ...eated in the ear canal locate microphone and tubing 6 Gently push the micro phone into the creased area of the ear that is located above the ear canal entrance 7 After the microphone is in place push the tubing into place 8 This drawing shows how the hearing instrument should look when inserted properly into the ear canal It is im portant that the microphone tube fits correctly in your ear If the ...

Page 11: ...ely Telephone use Should you experience any feedback or whistling while trying to talk on the telephone you can avoid this by taking the following precautions Hold your telephone handset close to the lower part of the ear and firmly push it towards the outside of the ear canal Listen to the dialing tone and move the handset a little to find the position that give the best reception The best positi...

Page 12: ...nd radio Cellular phones Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electro magnetic Compatibility However not all cell phones are hearing instrument compatible The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular cellular phone or of your wireless telephone service provider If you find it difficult to obtain a good res...

Page 13: ...deform the casing 5 Hair spray make up etc may damage hearing instruments Remove the instruments prior to the ap plication of cosmetics 6 Never force the battery door closed as this may damage the hearing instrument 7 Do not leave hearing instruments in the sun near an open fire or in a hot parked car 8 Do not wear hearing instruments while showering swimming in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere...

Page 14: ...discoloured over time with usage of the hearing instrument Should the tubing become discoloured or should the hearing instrument fail to produce sound contact your hearing care professional to have the tubing replaced Wax filter The wax filter is located at the recei ver end of the hearing instrument This filter is designed to decrease the like lihood that wax will get into the instrument s sound ...

Page 15: ...ilter tool to get a new wax filter 9 Remove the wax filter tool and ensure a new wax filter is attached to the tool 10 Place the new wax filter on the device 11 Turn the device back and forth and remove Ensure the new wax filter sticks to the device 12 Put on the dome Note It is not recommended that wax filters be reused as wax filters may not reattach securely ...

Page 16: ...our ear canal if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument 2 Different types of radiation from e g NMR MRI or CT scanners may damage hearing instruments It is recommended not to wear hearing instruments during these or other similar procedures Other types of radiation such as burglar alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mo...

Page 17: ...d to the electrical input must be safe according to the requirements of IEC 60601 1 1 IEC 60065 or IEC 60950 1 as appropriate iBattery warning information Batteries although very small contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully This is for the safety of you and the environment Please note 10 DO NOT attempt to recharge standard zinc air batteries They may leak or explode 11 DO...

Page 18: ...y to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dis pensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hea...

Page 19: ... to consult promptly with a licensed physician preferably an ear specialist before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser de termines through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active d...

Page 20: ...ing instrument is dead Not turned on Battery is dead Battery improperly inserted Blocked wax filter Broken receiver Broken microphone or microphone tube Not clear distorted Weak battery Poor fitting microphone tube Hearing instrument is damaged ...

Page 21: ...onsult your hearing care professional or if you have been instructed to do so change the wax filter Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional Replace battery Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 22: ...TING GUIDE Symptom Cause Excessive whistle from instrument Hearing aid not properly inserted Microphone not properly seated With telephone use Instrument settings not at optimum Not loud enough Hearing aid not properly inserted Microphone not properly seated Blocked wax filter Instrument settings not at optimum Excessive ear wax Change in hearing ...

Page 23: ...tion Consult your hearing care professional Re insert carefully Re seat carefully Consult your hearing care professional or if you have been instructed to do so change the wax filter Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician Consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 24: ...ReSound is committed to doing this in line with environment friendly best practices Hearing instruments therefore at ReSound s dis cretion may be replaced by new products or products manufactured from new or serviceable used parts or repaired using new or refurbished replacement parts The warranty period of hearing instruments is designated on your warranty card which is provided by your hearing c...

Page 25: ...storage information GN ReSound Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between 25C 13F and 70C 158F according to internal and industry standards During transport or storage the temperature should not exceed the limit values of 20C 4F to 60C 140F and relative humidity of 90 RH non condensing for limited time The air pressure between 500 and 1100 hP...

Page 26: ... with the warning symbol iWARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries iAdvice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better ...

Page 27: ...Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument 27 ...

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