Widex Bravissimo BV-19, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The Bravissimo Series BV 19 Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...stment of loudness 20 Fine tuning loudness 21 Listening programs 22 Switching between the listening programs 23 Keeping Bravissimo BV 19 clean 25 Cleaning accessories 25 The hearing aid 26 The earmould 27 Caring for your hearing aid 29 Good advice 31 Accessories 33 In case of malfunction 36 Your hearing aid earmould and accessories may not look exactly the same as in these user s instructions We f...

Page 3: ... the entire booklet to get full satisfaction from the quality and performance we have built into your new Bravissimo BV 19 hearing aid A world of new sounds Becoming a hearing aid user can be an exciting chal lenge Your hearing aid does not restore normal hearing but it brings back sounds that you may not have heard or thought about for years everyday sounds such as a tick ing clock dripping water...

Page 4: ...It is a good idea to start slowly and wear your hearing aids for just short intermittent periods of time for exam ple one or two hours and first try them in situations with few people and not too much noise Gradually you can use them for longer periods of time and in noisier envi ronments It is important that you allow yourself the time needed to become used to the new sounds and the new sensation...

Page 5: ...r sound reproduction is not satisfactory The more details you can provide for your hearing healthcare professional about your initial experi ence with the hearing aids the easier it is to find the right solution Before your next consultation with your hearing healthcare professional it is important that you notice how your new hearing aids feel Make a note of the situations where you are not satis...

Page 6: ...ry date and the rec ommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack To ensure proper battery function do not use batteries past the expiry date Because they are Zinc Air type batteries they need air to work Therefore do not remove the adhesive tab until just before insert ing the battery in the hearing aid Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after...

Page 7: ... your hearing aid it is an indication that the battery is nearly ex hausted Once the battery is totally exhausted the hear ing aid will be completely silent Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Ex hausted batteries may leak wh...

Page 8: ...the tool in one movement as illustrated Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer is placed at the bottom of the hearing aid The battery drawer also functions as the on off switch The hearing aid is turned on when the switch is pushed up wards and off when the switch is pushed downwards The word OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the aid is turned off Please remember to switch t...

Page 9: ...ft ear and which is for the right ear red mark right and blue mark left Placing Bravissimo BV 19 on in the ear Insert a battery in your hearing aid We recommend that you turn off the hearing aid before placing it on the ear First insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand ...

Page 10: ...n turn on the hearing aid Removing Bravissimo BV 19 First remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing If it is difficult it may help to try to move the earmould carefully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand ...

Page 11: ...onal Fine tuning loudness Your hearing aid may be provid ed with a volume control shaped like a small lever Push the lever upwards to raise the automati cally set volume Push the lever downwards to lower the volume Use short touches for minor cor rections of the volume Faster ad justments are obtained by keep ing the lever pressed for some seconds When you raise the volume you will hear a beep ton...

Page 12: ... out surrounding sounds M T This listening program is a combination of the M microphone and T telecoil programs If you activate M T you can listen to the source of sound and still hear the surrounding sounds Switching between the listening programs You switch between the pro grams by using the program button on the back of the hearing aid To switch between programs 1 and 2 press the button briefly...

Page 13: ...hosen programs Application 1 2 3 Keeping Bravissimo BV 19 clean Cleaning accessories The following accessories are available for your hearing aid 1 Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of the battery into the battery drawer 2 Wax removing tool for cleaning the relief vent opening 3 Soft cloth for drying and cleaning the hearing aid Contact your hearing healthcare professional if you need additio...

Page 14: ...o leave the battery drawer open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry The earmould Make sure that your ear mould is clean and free of earwax and moisture If it is plugged clear the opening with a wax removing tool Disconnect the plastic tubing from the hook of the hearing aid at least once a week and wash the ear mould in lukewarm water Rinse the earmould thoroughly and allow it t...

Page 15: ...ng aid Switch your hearing aid off when it is not in use Should you not use it for several days take out the battery to avoid battery leakage Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is with care When your hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a cool dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets When not in use do not expose your hearing aid to ex treme temperature...

Page 16: ... of earwax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may not only reduce your own hear ing but also the effect of the hearing aid considerably It is a good idea to ask your physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year Please be sure to keep your hearing aid and its acces sories out of the reach of children who might place them in their mouths Also keep batteries out of chil dren s reach and disc...

Page 17: ...r hearing healthcare pro fessional for further advice on methods of disinfection Do not use alcohol chlorine or similar substances to clean your hearing aid earmould Accessories Audio input Your Bravissimo BV 19 hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe This allows direct connection to dif ferent kinds of accessories radio TV FM systems CROS and BiCROS If you set the program but ton to the M...

Page 18: ...tems The FM system from Widex can be used as an accessory to Bravissimo BV 19 The FM system makes it easier to understand speech in difficult lis tening situations The system consists of a small radio transmitter placed near the speaker and a small radio receiver clicked onto Bravissimo BV 19 via an audio FM shoe The operating range is approx 15 metres depend ing on the surroundings As the system ...

Page 19: ... is placed correctly and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet of the earmould is blocked Blockage of the sound outlet of an earmould is often caused by earwax Clean the blocked sound outlet If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough it could be because The battery is nearly exhausted Insert a new battery Make sure the battery is placed correctly and that the battery d...

Page 20: ... or elbow is cracked Contact your hearing healthcare professional The earmould is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the earmould out and reinsert it It is important that the earmould is placed correctly in your ear ca nal The earmould fit is too loose Contact your hearing healthcare professional If the hearing aid performs intermittently it could be because The on off switch is dirty Pus...

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