Unitron Next ITE series, User Manual

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Page 3: ...Guide 4 Turning Your Next Hearing Instruments On and Off 6 Inserting and Removing ITE and CIC Hearing Instruments 7 Feedback Free Listening 8 Replacing the Battery 9 Operating Instructions ITE and CIC 11 Caring for Your Next Hearing Instruments 20 Cleaning Your Next Hearing Instruments 21 Warnings 22 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers 26 ...

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Page 5: ...rial Number ________________________________________ Replacement Batteries Size 10 Size 312 Size 13 Warranty ____________________________________________ Program 1 is the Automatic Program Available on Next 16 and Next 8 only Program 2 is the Manual Program for _____________________ Program 3 is the Manual Program for _____________________ Program 4 is the Manual Program for _____________________ ...

Page 6: ...ruments Next is an innovative hearing instrument that delivers exceptional sound quality performance and results Your Next hearing instrument may include an automatic program that reads your listening environment and automatically determines a sound destination that is most effective for optimal listening as your listening needs change throughout the day Up to 3 optional manual programs give you a...

Page 7: ...previous experience with hearing instruments a few hours a day may be enough and then you can increase wearing time gradually Once you have become accustomed to your hearing instruments you should wear them all day everyday since frequent use will help you adapt to your hearing instruments and enjoy their full benefits The quicker you get used to the everyday sounds around you the less you will no...

Page 8: ...se each instrument is custom designed and molded to fit an individual ear the physical appearance and exact positioning on your hearing instruments may vary slightly from those shown Have your hearing healthcare professional place a check beside the diagram that best describes your ITE style My hearing instrument has check all that apply Comfort Clarity Balance Program Button Volume Control Push B...

Page 9: ...epending on your customized fitting 3 Volume Control or Comfort Clarity Balance depending on your customized fitting 4 Battery Door 5 Vent 6 Removal Handle 4 3 5 2 1 4 3 5 2 1 Full Shell Half Shell Canal Mini Canal Completely in the Canal CIC 4 3 5 2 1 1 4 3 5 2 1 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 10: ...our hearing instruments on close the battery door Note If the start up delay is activated your hearing instruments will not turn on for 10 15 seconds after closing the battery door To turn your hearing instruments off open the battery door or remove the battery ...

Page 11: ...lding the hearing instrument with the removal handle at the bottom 3 Gently insert the canal portion of the hearing instrument into your ear using your index finger to push back and tuck the hearing instrument completely into place To remove ITEs and CICs 1 If your hearing instrument is a CIC gently pull on the removal handle To remove ITE hearing instruments grasp the instrument with your thumb a...

Page 12: ...e battery door The hearing devices return to the start up delay position each time you turn your hearing devices on This allows you to insert your hearing devices without experiencing whistling If you wear hearing devices now you may have experienced whistling from your hearing devices when you talk chew use the telephone or hug someone Next s feedback technology dramatically reduces this uncomfor...

Page 13: ...ge of the battery door This will ensure that the battery door closes properly Note If the battery is inserted incorrectly the door will not close 4 Close the battery door Low Battery Warning When you hear two long beeps your hearing instruments are warning you that their batteries are low You will hear the warning approximately every 30 minutes until you change the batteries or the batteries die A...

Page 14: ...ries carefully To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing instruments off when not in use Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing instruments are not in use This will allow internal moisture to evaporate Warnings Never leave hearing instruments or batteries where small children and pets can reach them Never put hearing instruments or batteries in your mouth If ...

Page 15: ... healthcare professional to meet your particular listening needs Your hearing instruments may come equipped with a push button which has been set for switching between programs or adjusting your volume This push button could also be disabled by your hearing healthcare professional If you have an active push button program control each time you push the button you will move to a new program Your Ne...

Page 16: ...you Your hearing instruments are set to your ideal volume by default Your ideal volume is indicated by 1 beep If you have a push button volume control or a volume control rotary dial you can further adjust the volume Your Next hearing instruments may also come with an optional remote control which allows you to adjust your volume levels Ask your hearing healthcare professional for more information...

Page 17: ...earn more about the different volume beeps Your hearing healthcare professional can help you identify your different push button volume control settings If you prefer your hearing healthcare professional can adjust the pitch and loudness of the push button volume control beeps or turn them off entirely Volume Control As you change the volume level with your rotary or scroll volume control your hea...

Page 18: ... slowly forward towards your nose to increase the volume or slowly backward away from your nose to decrease the volume Note that your volume control may be disabled by your hearing healthcare professional and therefore could be inactive Scroll Volume Control If the scroll volume control has been configured as a volume control turn the volume control slowly upward towards the ceiling to increase th...

Page 19: ...ce you can adjust your comfort clarity levels using the rotary dial on your hearing instruments Your Next hearing instruments may also come with an optional remote control which may allow you to adjust your comfort clarity levels Ask your hearing healthcare professional for more information on the remote control Comfort Clarity Balance Available on Next 16 only If the rotary dial on your hearing i...

Page 20: ...ess of the Comfort Clarity Balance beeps or turn them off entirely Listening in Windy Environments Available on Next 16 Next 8 and Next 4 only Next s wind noise manager will engage automatically based on whether wind conditions are moderate or high When the wind noise manager is engaged sounds such as speech may become quieter because the wind noise manager is working to reduce the loud noise prod...

Page 21: ...microphones activated In addition Next contains antiShock technology that identifies and minimizes sudden impulse sounds that many hearing device wearers find irritatingly loud such as slamming doors or clattering dishes This technology is designed to increase listening comfort in adverse listening situations without impacting sound quality or your ability to understand conversations Using Next wi...

Page 22: ...a magnetic coil and easy t will activate automatically when the telephone is held to the ear Once the telephone is removed from the ear the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode Since the location and strength of the magnetic coil varies among phone manufacturers it may be necessary to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception If the hearing instrum...

Page 23: ...Figure 3 Warnings Be sure the magnet is securely affixed to the telephone Keep loose magnets out of reach of children and pets If magnet falls into your ear contact your hearing healthcare professional If magnet is swallowed contact your physician immediately The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems Always keep the magnet or the telephone equipped with the magnet at least 3...

Page 24: ...ring devices in the bath or shower or immerse them in water If your hearing instruments do become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately and allow your hearing instruments to dry naturally for 24 hours Protect your hearing instruments from excessive heat hair dryer vehicle glove box or dashboard Regular use of a dehumidi...

Page 25: ...rush that was provided with your hearing instruments clean ear wax from your hearing instruments everyday Never use alcohol to clean your hearing instruments Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax Sticking household items into your hearing instruments can seriously damage them Talk to your hearing healthcare professional about regular appointments to have the wax removed from your hearing inst...

Page 26: ...sation in or around your ears inform your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing instrument contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing instruments for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing instruments when m...

Page 27: ...rovide the best possible sound quality in every listening situation However communication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference a buzzing sound in hearing instruments If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close by you can minimize this interference in a number of ways Switch your hearing instruments to another program turn your head in a different direct...

Page 28: ...Consult your hearing healthcare professional Insert battery plus side up Refer to section Cleaning Your Next Hearing Instruments Consult your hearing healthcare professional Turn up volume see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Replace battery Reinsert carefully See Inserting and Removing ITE and CIC Hearing Instruments Consult your he...

Page 29: ...ou do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Remove and reinsert Turn down volume Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Refer to section Cleaning Your Next Hearing Instruments Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearin...

Page 30: ...ys iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii P...

Page 31: ...g instrument is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser as appropriate for a hearing instrument evaluation The audiologist or hearing in...

Page 32: ...gn a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children With Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation...

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