signia 109 549 89, User Manual

Page 1: ... Custom instruments Insio Nx IIC Insio Nx CIC Insio Nx ITC Insio Nx ITE User Guide ...

Page 2: ...aring programs 10 Features 10 Batteries 11 Battery size and handling tips 11 Replacing batteries 12 Daily use 13 Turning on and off 13 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 15 Adjusting the volume 17 Changing the hearing program 17 Further adjustments optional 18 Special listening situations 19 On the phone 19 Audio induction loops 20 ...

Page 3: ...instruments 21 Professional maintenance 22 Further information 23 Safety information 23 Wireless functionality 23 Accessories 23 Symbols used in this document 24 Troubleshooting 24 Country specific information 26 Service and warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ... canal They are not intended for children under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls ...

Page 6: ...h button volume control wheel and vent are individually positioned on your hearing instrument to best suit your ear The appearance of your hearing instruments may therefore differ from that of those pictured IIC Vent optional Battery compartment Microphone Removal cord CIC Microphone Battery compartment with optional push button function Vent optional Removal cord Push button optional ...

Page 7: ...ne Push button optional Second microphone optional Battery compartment Volume control wheel optional Vent optional ITE In The Ear Microphone Second microphone Battery compartment Push button optional Volume control wheel optional Vent optional ...

Page 8: ...e instruments the battery compartment also functions as a push button Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the controls Control Left Right Push button Battery compartment with push button function Volume control wheel No control You can also ask your Hearing Care Professional whether a remote control or a smartphone app to control your instruments is available ...

Page 9: ...ram change Volume up Volume down Tinnitus therapy signal level up Tinnitus therapy signal level down Press long Standby turn on L Left R Right Volume control wheel function Increase volume Rotate wheel forward Decrease volume Rotate wheel backward ...

Page 10: ...into both ears when the telephone receiver is held to either ear Read more in section On the phone The tinnitus therapy feature generates a sound to distract you from your tinnitus A telecoil is built into the instrument so it can connect with audio induction loops Read more in section Audio induction loops The e2e wireless functionality enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments Rea...

Page 11: ...size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries Battery size 312 10 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal ...

Page 12: ...ry X If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery X Insert the battery with the symbol facing upwards X Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 13: ...Turning off Open the battery compartment fully Via push button X Turning on or off Press and hold the push button for several seconds Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program remain set Via remote control X Follow the instructions in the remote control s user guide After turning on the previously used volume and hea...

Page 14: ...on or off When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the hearing instruments into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 15: ...fully push the hearing instrument into the ear canal Pay special attention to the removal cord indicating the bottom X Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal It may be helpful to insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand If you have problems inserting the ear piece...

Page 16: ...of your ear to loosen the hearing instrument X If your hearing instrument is equipped with a removal cord remove the hearing instrument by pulling the removal cord towards the back of your head X For all other hearing instruments Grip the hearing instrument in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read more in section Maintenanc...

Page 17: ...mum or minimum volume has been reached you may hear an optional signal tone Changing the hearing program Depending on the listening situation your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound if needed An optional signal tone can indicate the program change X To change the hearing program pr...

Page 18: ...our hearing instruments can also be used to change for example the sound balance or the tinnitus therapy signal level Sound balance allows you to adjust the bass and treble to your preferences Refer to section Controls for the setting of your controls ...

Page 19: ...ly cover your ear Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program X Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone If a telephone program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Hearing programs ...

Page 20: ...rument is listed in section Features If a telecoil is built in you have the following options Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program X Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop If a telecoil program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Hearing programs Telecoil program and remote control NOTICE ...

Page 21: ... store your hearing instruments in a dry environment with an open battery compartment and the batteries removed X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to maintain functionality clean your hearing instruments daily X Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft dry tissue X Your hearing instruments may have a wax protection This prevents the i...

Page 22: ...to keep your hearing instruments in good condition Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance In the event that the wax protection or microphone protection windscreen needs to be replaced this should be carried out by a professional Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals...

Page 23: ... other one is automatically changed too Both hearing instruments automatically adapt to the listening situation simultaneously Refer to section Features to see if your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless functionality Accessories The type of available accessories depends on the instrument type Examples are a remote control or a smartphone app for remote control Some hearing instrument t...

Page 24: ...ing Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak Increase the volume Gently close the battery compartment completely Clean the hearing instrument Replace the empty battery Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange the wax protection and or the microphone cover Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the hearing instrument until it fits securely Decrease the volume Clean the hearing...

Page 25: ... the microphone cover Hearing instrument emits signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further proble...

Page 26: ...ry specific information USA and Canada Certification information for hearing instruments with wireless functionality Insio Nx IIC Insio Nx CIC Insio Nx ITC Insio Nx ITE Contains FCC ID SGI MIM001 IC 267AB WP4N2 ...

Page 27: ...27 Service and warranty Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 28: ...m 0123 Document No 03429 99T03 7600 EN Order Item No 109 549 89 Master Rev04 08 2019 08 2019 Signia GmbH All rights reserved Legal Manufacturer Signia GmbH Henri Dunant Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 ...