PERSONAL SOUND™ Over-the-Ear Amplifier PS1600BTE User Guide
PERSONAL SOUND™ Over-the-Ear Amplifier PS1600BTE Important: This high performance Personal Sound™ Amplifier Product is not a hearing aid nor is it intended for the treatment of hearing loss. If you have concerns about your hearing we encourage you to seek professional assistance. To help locate professionals in your area contact info@ableplanet.
Table of Contents Your Over-the-Ear Amplifier 4-5 Turning the Device On / Off 6 Wearing your Personal Sound™ Removing the Sound Tube 7 8-9 Cleaning the Sound Tube 10 Changing the Sound Tube 11 Changing the Dome 12 Battery Information 13-14 Volume / Program Control 15 Program Control / Telephone 16 Caring for your Personal Sound™ 17 Troubleshooting 18 Notes 19 My Personal Sound™ 20-21 Important Tips 22 Safety / Environmental 23 Page 3
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Your Personal Sound™ Over-the-Ear Amplifier 1. Microphone: Sound enters your device through the microphone. 2. Sound Tube: The sound travels to your ear through the thin tube. The tubes have a Left or Right orientation for delivery to the appropriate ear. 3. Dome Tip: Your Personal Sound™ comes pre-fit with a soft Open Dome. In some cases, such as feedback problems or the desire for more amplification, it may be desirable to change to the included Plus Dome.
Turning the Device On / Off 1. On: Simply close the battery door. 2. Off: When you are not wearing your Personal Sound™, keep the battery door open to extend battery life. Fully opening the battery door also allows internal moisture to evaporate which keeps device electronics working well.
Wearing your Personal Sound™ Sound Tube Retention Hook • • The Personal Sound™ will sit discretely over your ear on the appropriate side. The dome should be inserted comfortably into the ear canal. The thin sound tube should be close to the cheek along the front of the ear. Place the retention hook in the bowl of the ear following the orientation of the arrow shown above. Allergic reactions to hearing devices are unlikely.
Removing the Sound Tube for Cleaning • Hold the Personal Sound™ Amplifier at the base of the device. • Using your other hand grasp the base of the sound tube.
Removing the Sound Tube for Cleaning • Firmly twist the base of the sound tube until it is perpendicular to the device • Disconnect the sound tube by pulling it firmly away from the device.
Cleaning the Sound Tube Top Be sure that the tube and dome are kept free of debris and earwax. Even a small amount of vapor and tiny grains of debris may stop the flow of sound. • Remove sound tube (See pages 8-9) • Use a soft dry cloth or tissue to clean the outside of the sound tube and dome. Insert the cleaning wire at either end. • Push the wire all the way into the sound tube until it comes out the other side • Pull the wire through and retain for future use.
Changing the Sound Tube If the sound tube becomes discolored, stiff or brittle, it should be replaced. • Remove the sound tube (See pages 8-9) • Attach the new sound tube by snapping it firmly onto the brass nozzle on the body of the amplifier.
Changing the Dome Dome Changing the Dome Plastic Ring The soft dome tip may be changed when it becomes soiled. The frequency of dome changes will vary for different individuals. • Remove the old dome by pulling it off the end of the sound tube. • With clean fingers, push a new dome as far as possible onto the sound tube. When attached correctly, the dome should touch the plastic ring around the sound tube.
Battery Information Your Personal Sound™ uses a size 10 battery. The lifespan of the battery is approximately 70 hours. Please insert a battery upon receipt of the device. Low battery Indicator A warning of three double beeps every eight minutes indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. If you do not change your battery, you will hear another warning of six double beeps, at which time your device will automatically turn off.
Battery Information Replacing the Battery 1. 2. 3. Gently pull open the battery door with your fingernail and remove the used battery. Using the plastic tab of a fresh battery, place the battery into the battery compartment. While holding the battery in place, peel off the plastic tab. To fully activate the battery, wait for one minute before gently closing the battery door. If the door does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly.
Volume / Program Control Your Personal Sound™ allows you to adjust the loudness by briefly depressing the silver Rocker Switch, upward or downward in small steps. A longer press on the switch changes the digital amplifier to the next adjacent listening program. These environmental pre-sets change the basic level and tone property. You can use the volume control function (brief touch) in any of the pre-set programs to achieve your desired level for a given situation.
Program Control / Telephone Pushing the Rocker Switch for about 2 seconds on either the upper or lower multi-control button will cause the program to change. Pushing the upper part of the switch advances the program to the next numerical program; the lower portion reverses the program direction. You will hear the same number of beeps (1, 2, 3, or 4) to announce the program you are in each time you press and hold the rocker switch.
Caring for your Personal Sound™ Do your best to keep your Personal Sound™ clean and dry at all times. • • • • Clean your device with a dry cloth. Do not rinse or submerge the device in water. Do not use water, alcohol, or other liquid agents to clean the device as they may damage it. If the device becomes wet, do not attempt to dry it in an oven or a microwave. Open the battery door, remove the battery and let the device dry naturally for 24 hours.
Troubleshooting Page 18
Notes Page 19
My Personal Sound™ Special Features • • • • • Patented LINX DSP®, an acoustical Environment Management™ technology with feedback management Multi-channel signal processing with 12 gain adjustment bands Wide range of level adjustment with easy operation Rocker Switch Nearly invisible Fits comfortably over the ear Technical Specifications • • • • • • Page 20 Lightweight “over-the-ear” design Multi-Layered noise reduction Advanced adaptive feedback manager Automatic gain control in each of 4 pre-set progra
My Personal Sound™ Included • • • • • • • • • LINX DSP® V1 Thin Sound Tube (Left or Right) Open Dome (preinstalled) Additional Plus Domes Cleaning Wire Batteries (6 pack) Hard shell protect storage case Soft carrying pouch Instruction manual LINX DSP® ADVANTAGE Hearing abilities are like fingerprints. Everyone hears differently. The hardest to hear sounds are in the high frequencies and hearing abilities can vary by ear.
Important tips What not to do • Never try to recharge the non-rechargeable batteries used in this product. Keep batteries well away from medications. Batteries may be mistaken for pills. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Never insert cleaning wire or other tool into the sound outlet or microphone inlet to prevent damage to the amplifier. Don’t initially over-use your amplifiers to the point of listening fatigue.
Safety / Environmental Safety • • • • Batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used inappropriately. Familiarize yourself completely with the following general warnings before using your amplifiers. Personal Sound™ amplifiers are not intended for the treatment of hearing loss. If you suspect you have a medical condition, including sudden hearing loss, drainage of the ears, pain in either of your ears, dizziness, or new and unexplained changes in your hearing seek medical attention.
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