USER GUIDE MINI BTE 60 BTE 61 BTE 70 BTE 71 BTE 80 BTE 90
RESOUND BEHIND-THE-EAR Personal Hearing System Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully-digital ReSound hearing instrument! This booklet describes the functionality of BTE (Behind-The-Ear) models in the ReSound product line. The functionality depends on the model; your hearing care professional will highlight the features of your particular hearing instrument.
Contents page Your ReSound BTE Hearing Instrument 4 Your ReSound Mini BTE Hearing Instrument 4 Programme Selector 6 Your Programme Environments 7 Directionality 7 Stand-by Function 7 On/Off Function 8 SmartStart 8 Volume Control 9 Direct Audio Input (DAI) 10 Inserting and removing the Instrument 11 Low Battery Warning 13 Changing the Battery 14 Battery Warning Information 15 Daily Maintenance 16 Cleaning the Ear Mould and replacing Sound Outlet Filter 17 Telephone Use 22
Your ReSound BTE Hearing Instruments 1. Programme Selector 2. Battery Compartment & On/Off Switch 3. Sound Outlet 4. 1st Microphone Sound Inlet 5. 2nd Microphone Sound Inlet 6. Volume Control (optional) 7.
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8. Left/Right indicator (Right=Red, Left=Blue) 9. Battery lock 10. Model 11.
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Your ReSound mini 60 Hearing Instrument 1. Programme Selector 2. Battery Compartment & On/Off Switch 3. Sound Outlet 4. 1st Microphone Sound Inlet 5. 2nd Microphone Sound Inlet 6. Volume Control 4 5 7. Left/Right indicator (Right=Red, Left=Blue) 8. Battery lock 9. Model 1 10.
Your ReSound mini 60 Thin Tube Hearing Instrument 1. Programme Selector 2. Battery Compartment & On/Off Switch 3. Thin Tube Adaptor 4. 1st Microphone Sound Inlet 5. 2nd Microphone Sound Inlet 6. Thin Tube with standard dome 7. Volume Control 3 4 5 8. Left/Right indicator (Right=Red, Left=Blue) 9. Battery lock 1 10. Model 11.
Programme Selector Your hearing care professional has most likely programmed multiple programmes into your instrument. You can select programmes simply by depressing the programme selector once. You will then hear one or more “beeps”, indicating which programme you have selected.
Your Programme Environmentst Programme Description of when to use Telecoil See section “Telephone Use” for a detailed description of this function. ReSound Metrix BTE instruments are all equipped with a telecoil in their standard version. Directionality The ReSound instrument is equipped with two microphones and thus offers adaptive directionality. That is a function which enables better speech understanding in noisy situations.
On/Off Function Your ReSound BTE is equipped with an on/off switch inte grated into the battery compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on in its functional mode and programme 1 will be activated. Partially open the battery door until it snaps into the off-position. The instrument is then switched off. Whenever you are not wearing the instrument, remember to turn it off to reduce battery consumption.
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Direct Audio Input (DAI) The ReSound mini BTE and BTE models 70-DI, 70-DVI and 80-DVI offer you the possibility of direct, undisturbed connection to facilities such as television, radio and remote microphone via the Direct Audio Input socket. Often, this will improve sound quality. The sound source is connected to your instrument with a cable or a wireless FM system to the audio shoe. The audio shoe will connect with a “click” to the hearing instrument and switch to Direct Audio Input automatically.
Direct Audio Input (DAI) - 61 and 71 Using the Direct Audio Input socket enables direct, undisturbed connection to facilities such as: Television Radio - Remote microphone. How to connect the Audio boot to the hearing instrument: Pay close attention to the illustrations on how to connect and disconnect the audio boot below 1. Make sure the tip of the audio boot is placed firstly in the HAI (Hearing Instrument Accessories Interface). 2. Click the audio boot on to the hearing instrument. 3.
Inserting and removing the instrument ( - with ear mould) Inserting the instrument • With the battery door opened in the off position take the ear mould between thumb and index finger and position its ‘point’ in your ear canal. Now, slide the ear mould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement. Insertion can be easier if you gently pull your auricle backwards with your other hand.
Inserting and removing the instrument (with FlexTubeThin Tube) Inserting the instrument • Hang the instrument over the top of the ear. • Grasp the FlexTube/Thin Tube where it bends and push the dome into your ear canal. The dome should be placed far enough into the ear that the sound tube lies flush with your head. When the dome is placed appropriately, you should not see the FlexTube/Thin Tube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror.
Changing the Battery Open the battery compartment by turning the instrument off, and then using your fingernail to open it completely. After removing the old battery, insert the new one with the “+” (flat) side facing the “+” on the battery door. It should fit in like a puzzle piece. The battery door should close very easily. Never use force to close the door as this may damage your hearing instrument. Always use a Zinc-Air battery.
Battery Warning Information Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment. • Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode. • Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them. • Keep batteries away from small children and pets. • Do NOT place batteries in your mouth. If swallowed, see a physician immediately.
Daily Maintenance Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or moisture. If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, enclose it (with the ear mould) in a sealed container together with a drying agent (dessicator) overnight. Consult your hearing care professional concerning which drying agent to use.
Cleaning the Ear Mould and replacing Sound Outlet Filter The ear mould should be cleaned regularly. Remove the ear mould and the silicone tubing from the hearing instrument before you clean it. Lukewarm water should be enough to clean wax off the ear mould. If ear wax is stuck in the sound canal of the ear mould, the cleaning loop or a syringe with lukewarm water can easily be used to “push” the wax out. Be sure to thoroughly dry the ear mould and its tubing before reconnecting it to the hearing instrument.
Sound Outlet Filter Your ReSound hearing instrument is equipped with a filter. This filter is located at the top of the sound outlet and prevents moisture and debris from getting into the hearing instrument. If the hearing instrument seems to have lost power and changing the battery does not help, the filter may be blocked, and needs to be changed. See instructions below: How to remove filter Place the hook of the instrument into the long groove of the filter stick.
Cleaning the FlexTube/Thin Tube and dome The FlexTube/Thin Tube feeds the amplified sound from the hearing instrument into the ear. It is important that the FlexTube/Thin Tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. If the FlexTube/Thin Tube or the dome irritate your ear in any way and prevent you from wearing your hearing instrument, please contact your hearing care professional. You should never attempt to modify the shape of the FlexTube/ Thin Tube yourself.
How to Mount the Standard Dome We recommend that your hearing care professional changes the dome for you, since failure to change the domes in accordance with the instructions could result in injury. If you choose to change the dome yourself: 1. Push the dome over the grooves on the tube to mount it (1) + (2) 2. Make sure that it is securely fastened 1 2 How to mount the Tulip-Dome (1) + (2) The Tulip-Dome is mounted on the FlexTube/Thin Tube by pushing it over the grooves on the FlexTube/Thin tube.
The Tulip-Dome should be directed with the sound outlet hole facing either down towards your shoulders or up towards your hair. (3) The sound outlet hole can turn both ways; the direction of the sound outlet hole affects the length of the sound tube according 3 to the entrance of your ear canal. Please ask your hearing care professional which way the sound outlet hole should turn in your ear. The Tulip-Dome consists of two “leaves” and it is important that the largest “leaf” is the outermost “leaf” (4).
Telephone Use Your hearing instrument is equipped with an induction coil (telecoil) which picks up magnetic emanations from a hearing instrument compatible telephone. Your hearing care professional can activate the telecoil. By selecting the telecoil programme, the hearing instrument will only pick up the sounds coming from the telephone. When using the telecoil programme, the receiver of the telephone should be held as shown in the drawing.
Using Assistive Listening (tele-loop) Systems Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening (tele-loop) systems, e.g. in schools, theatres and houses of worship. To take advantage of a tele-loop system, select the telecoil programme. When the telecoil programme has been selected, you will be able to hear a clean sound signal via the tele-loop system. If the instrument goes dead in the telecoil programme, this may be because the loop system is not operating.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM No sound CAUSE • • • • • Not turned on Dead battery Battery improperly inserted Blocked ear mould or tube Blocked sound outlet filter • • • • • • Loose ear mould Blocked ear mould or dome Change in hearing Excessive ear wax Blocked sound outlet filter Whistles Loose ear mould DFS needs re-initialization Not loud enough Sound not clear or distorted • • • • • • Volume set too low Weak battery Poorly fitting ear mould or dome Hearing instrument dama
POSSIBLE REMEDY • • • • • Turn on Replace battery Insert battery properly Clean ear mould or tube blockage Change filter or consult your hearing care professional • • • • • • Reinsert carefully Clean ear mould or dome Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician Change filter or consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional • • Remove and reinsert Consult your hearing care professional • • • • Replace battery Consult your hearing care profession
General Precautions • Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument. • Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR, MRI or CT scanners, may damage the hearing instrument. Therefore, do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures.
Technical Data Maximum Output (2cc Coupler / IEC 60118-7) 60-DI 126 dB SPL (Typical) 60-DI Thin Tube 127 dB SPL (Typical) 60-VI 126 dB SPL (Typical) 60-VI Thin Tube 127 dB SPL (Typical) 61-DI Classic 132 dB SPL (Typical) 61-DI Thin Tube 123 dB SPL (Typical) 70-D 127 dB SPL (Typical) 70-DI 127 dB SPL (Typical) 70-DV 127 dB SPL (Typical) 70-DVI 127 dB SPL (Typical) 71-DVI - Classic/open 126 dB SPL (Typical) 71-DVI - Thin Tube 129 dB SPL (Typical) 80-DVI 135 dB SPL (Typical) 90 142
Key Word Index Assistive listening (tele-loop) systems 23 Battery change 14 Battery compartment Cerumen/earwax Cleaning the instrument Directionality Direct audio input (DAI) Ear Mould / Dome Environmental programmes 4,8,14 17 16,17 7 10 17,19,20,21 7 Low battery warning 13 Maintenance 16 On/off switch 4,8 Programme Selector 4,6 SmartStart Sound outlet filter 8 18 Stand-by mode 7 Technical data 27 Telecoil use Telephone use 6,7,22,23 22 Troubleshooting guide 24-25 User operated contr
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