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Page 2: ...configured for your hearing instrument The actual configuration of your instrument may be marked ticked off by your Hearing Care Professional in the relevant sections of this manual Please also refer...

Page 3: ...Indications for Use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate to severe hearing impairment...

Page 4: ...se familiarize yourself with the entire content of this booklet before using your hearing instrument It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing inst...

Page 5: ...ting on your instrument 23 Programs optional with ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control 24 Volume control optional with ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control 26 Quick reset 27 Caring for your hearin...

Page 6: ...Common problems and their solutions 44 International warranty 46 Warranty certificate 47 Cell phone 48 Wireless accessories 50 Technical information 51 Settings overview for your hearing instrument 54...

Page 7: ...Your ear piece Micro Mold LiteTip mold Domes Type Size Open 6 mm Power 8 mm Bass single vent 10 mm Bass double vent 12 mm Battery size 10 Speaker Battery door Left blue Right red Left Right indicator...

Page 8: ...Important Notice Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument particularly overnight...

Page 9: ...hearing instrument as incorrect usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing Choking hazards Hearing instruments their parts and batteries are not toys and should be kept out of reach of child...

Page 10: ...ants small children and people with learning difficulties If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed see a doctor immediately and contact the National Poison Center at 1 800 222 1222 or the Natio...

Page 11: ...lines as recommended by manufacturers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use with cell phones If you wear an active implant then keep the hearing instrument more than 15 cm away fr...

Page 12: ...danger of explosion X ray CT MR PET scanning and electrotherapy Remove your hearing instrument during X ray CT MR PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instrument may be damaged when...

Page 13: ...hat the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days iii History o...

Page 14: ...g a hearing instrument Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as Otolaryngologists Otologists or Otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to...

Page 15: ...time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument Federal law limits the sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical eva...

Page 16: ...earing loss may cause problems in language development and educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitatio...

Page 17: ...and shop alarm systems If this occurs increase the distance between the hearing instrument and the device Wax filter Always visually inspect your hearing instrument to ensure that there is no gap bet...

Page 18: ...will start up when the battery door is closed It will take a few seconds until sound is produced A jingle is played while the start up process is running This indicates that the battery is working and...

Page 19: ...ith the battery in place Turn OFF your instrument by opening the battery door slightly until you hear a click To preserve the battery make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not...

Page 20: ...This pre warning will be repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out If the battery runs out the instrument will turn itself off When that happens 4 beeps are played to indicate that th...

Page 21: ...e the new battery in the battery drawer Ensure that the marking faces the on the battery door 4 Close the battery door 5 When the battery door is closed the instrument will play a jingle through the s...

Page 22: ...med differently from your right That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right In order to easily identify whether it is the left or right ear instrument...

Page 23: ...trument has an ear grip place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear putting on your instrument Make sure that the ear piece is placed so that the tube follows the contour of the skin If t...

Page 24: ...e in your hearing instrument are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional If you wish to be able to switch programs yourself you will need a ConnectLine Streamer or a Remote Control Ask your Heari...

Page 25: ...hich program you are using One beep when you switch to program 1 Two beeps when you switch to program 2 Three beeps when you switch to program 3 Four beeps when you switch to program 4 An overview and...

Page 26: ...with Please contact your Hearing Care Professional for further information You hear a click when you increase or decrease the volume on the ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control When the hearing ins...

Page 27: ...he ConnectLine Streamer or the Remote Control to change volume or programs and want to go back to your default setting just open and then close the battery door and the hearing instrument will restart...

Page 28: ...g a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Before going to bed Make sure that there is no ear wax in the ear piece openings since it may reduce the hearing instr...

Page 29: ...mance of your hearing instrument The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleaning wax from the mold or LiteTip Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrume...

Page 30: ...y ear wax The dome should not be cleaned When you require a fresh clean dome remove the existing dome and replace it with a fresh dome see page 28 Under the dome you will notice a white wax filter att...

Page 31: ...you can see that the filter placed in the speaker is clogged When the hearing instrument does not sound normal Use the wax filters delivered by your Hearing Care Professional Detailed instructions on...

Page 32: ...r nail and hold the bottom of the dome Then pull it off Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is pressed firmly in place and fastened securely We recommend that the dome be replaced at...

Page 33: ...ill not cause any harm If you can carefully take it out If necessary let another person help you Do not push the dome into the ear canal Do not push the speaker into the ear again before the dome is r...

Page 34: ...nce with mold Cleaning the mold The mold should be cleaned regularly The vent in the mold is cleaned by pressing the MultiTool brush through the hole while twisting it slightly Wax filter Vent opening...

Page 35: ...er placed in the mold is clogged When the hearing instrument does not sound normal The size and type of the wax filter depends on the mold style Use the wax filters delivered by your Hearing Care Prof...

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Page 37: ...fully with a dry cloth to ensure optimal performance The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume aftershave lotion suntan lotion and insect repellent can damage your hearing instrument You should alw...

Page 38: ...nes Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the instrument Open the battery door and remove the battery Gently wipe off any water in the battery drawer Let the hearing instrument dry with the batt...

Page 39: ...g as it is not designed for such activities Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other liquids IP Code classifies and rates the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of so...

Page 40: ...ten to the many background sounds and try to identify each one Bear in mind that some sounds will seem different from what you are used to You may have to learn to identify them again Note that in tim...

Page 41: ...V or the radio start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak clearly then try other TV programs If you find it difficult to listen to the TV or radio ask your Hearing Care Profe...

Page 42: ...his way the hearing instrument will not whistle and you ensure that you have the best conditions to understand the conversation When you have the receiver in this position remember to speak directly i...

Page 43: ...n regarding the ConnectLine system and other available accessories 7 Use your hearing instrument all day long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your hea...

Page 44: ...for assistance Symptom Possible causes No sound Worn out battery Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Moisture Worn out battery Squealing noise Hearing instrument no...

Page 45: ...Consider replacing the wax filter or dome pg 31 32 Clean the mold or replace the wax filter or dome pg 34 31 32 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth pg 37 Replace the battery pg 20 21 Reinsert the hearin...

Page 46: ...corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void it The above warranty...

Page 47: ...47 Warranty certificate Name of owner Dispenser Dispenser address Dispenser phone Purchase date Warranty period Month Left model Serial no Right model Serial no Battery size 10...

Page 48: ...aring aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 T2 and a tele...

Page 49: ...fore please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchasing it For additional guidance please a...

Page 50: ...sound sources This will allow you to receive audio signals from TV phones music players PC or an external microphone wirelessly through your hearing instrument Remote Control The Remote Control offers...

Page 51: ...m is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure For comparison the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower than unintended electromagnetic radiation from for example halogen lamp...

Page 52: ...da Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undes...

Page 53: ...sential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of conformity is available at Oticon A S Kongebakken 9 DK 2765 Sm rum Denmark www oticon com 0543 0682 N1175 Waste...

Page 54: ...ight nOn nOff Beeps at min max volume nOn nOff nOn nOff Clicks when changing volume nOn nOff nOn nOff Beeps at preferred volume nOn nOff Battery indicators nOn nOff Low battery warning nOn nOff You ca...

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Page 58: ...verage OSPL90 111 dB SPL Peak Full on Gain 53 dB HF Average Full on Gain 47dB Reference Test Gain 34 dB Frequency Range 100 7500 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz 2 Total Harmonic Distortion 800 Hz...

Page 59: ...PO 2cc 31 03 2014 kbn_tjn 14 42 57 30 40 50 60 dB 100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000 Alta FOG 2cc 31 03 2014 kbn_tjn 14 41 14 designRITE 80 8 OSPL90 Output Sound Pressure Level Input 90 dB SPL Tec...

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Page 61: ...Technical Data designRITE...

Page 62: ...verage OSPL90 111 dB SPL Peak Full on Gain 53 dB HF Average Full on Gain 47dB Reference Test Gain 34 dB Frequency Range 100 7000 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz 2 Total Harmonic Distortion 800 Hz...

Page 63: ...PO 2cc 02 04 2014 kbn_tjn 13 22 08 30 40 50 60 dB 100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000 Nera FOG 2cc 02 04 2014 kbn_tjn 13 20 21 designRITE 80 8 OSPL90 Output Sound Pressure Level Input 90 dB SPL Tec...

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