user guide ReSound Essence BTE ES70-VI, ES70-DVI ES80-VI, ES80-DVI
RESOUND Essence BEHIND-THE-EAR PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully-digital GN ReSound hearing instrument! This booklet describes the features available for the BTE(BehindThe-Ear) models in the ReSound Essence product line. The available options depend on the hearing instrument model; your hearing care professional will highlight the features of your particular hearing instrument.
Your ReSound Essence ES70-VI/DVI and ES80-VI/DVI Hearing Instruments Tone tube Microphone behind cover Volume wheel Plastic tube Programme button Battery door Ear mould Turning on and off Your ReSound Essence BTE is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. Turn your hearing instrument on by closing the battery door. Turn your instrument off by opening up the battery door. When first turned on, your hearing instrument will always start in programme 1.
Low Battery Warning Changing the Battery The hearing instrument has a soft low-battery-warning signal (beep-beep) that you will hear when the battery voltage/power gets too low. The signal indicates you should replace the battery. We recommend that you always carry a spare battery with you. The low-battery-warning signal will be repeated every 5-10 minutes until the battery runs out of power. The instrument will then automatically switch off.
Battery Warning Information Inserting your instrument (ES70 and ES80 - with ear mould) Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment. • Open the battery door to turn the instrument off. Hold the ear mould between your 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.
• When correctly positioned turn on your instrument by closing the battery door. Inserting your instrument (ES70 with ThinTube) • Position the instrument over the top of your ear. • Grasp the ThinTube where it bends and push the dome into your ear canal. The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the sound tube lies flush with your head. When the dome is placed appropriately, you should not see the ThinTube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror.
Recognising left and right instrument If you have two hearing instruments, they may be set differently. One for your left ear, the other for your right. Do not switch them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning, storing and inserting the instruments. • If your hearing care practioner has not already done so, you can ask him/her to mark your instruments with a coloured Left and Right indication: Left is blue and Right is red.
Volume Control Programme Selector All the ReSound Essence models have a volume control which allows you to set and control the volume manually. The volume wheel has numbers on it from 1 to 4, with 4 being the maximum volume setting. During the fitting of the hear ing instrument, your hearing care practitioner will select an optimal volume setting for you. Please note the setting of that particular level. To increase the volume with the instrument fit to your ear, turn the volume control wheel up.
Your Programme Environments T-programme (Telecoil programme) Let your Hearing Care Professional fill out the following table: Your hearing instrument has a built in function, the telecoil, which can enable you to hear better on the telephone and in churches or halls that have an induction loop system installed in them. In order to activate this function, the telecoil programme has to be selected.
Hearing through an induction loop Direct Audio Input (DAI) Many public places, churches, theatres and cinemas, have induction loop systems. In these particular rooms, the in duction loops transmit, wirelessly, the sound of the presenter or show. At home, radio or television can be connected to an induction loop system. Sound quality through an induction loop is often better because noise from the environment is not amplified.
• The hearing instrument practioner will set one of your programmes for audio input. To use this feature set the instrument to that particular programme. • In this programme you will typically not hear any sound from the microphone, therefore most environmental sounds will be lost. If you wish, your hearing care practitioner can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the direct audio input simultaneously.
Cleaning the earmould • First, remove the tubing and earmould from the hearing instrument. Keep left and right instrument separated. • Remove earwax with the clean ing brush and a soft cloth. If needed, use a mild solution of soft soap and water or a special cleaning solution. Ask your hearing care practitioner for detailed instructions. • Rinse the earmould with water. Note: Do not use water or other liquid on the hearing instrument itself. • Dry the earmould with a cloth.
Repairs General Precautions If your GN ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty. If your GN ReSound hearing instrument requires service, please contact your hearing care professional for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • • • • • Not turned on Dead battery Battery improperly inserted Blocked ear mould or tube Blocked sound outlet filter • • • • • Turn on Replace battery Insert battery properly Clean ear mould or tube blockage Change filter or consult your hearing care professional Not loud enough • • • • • • Loose ear mould Blocked ear mould or dome Change in hearing Excessive ear wax Blocked sound outlet filter Volume set too low • • • • • • Reinsert
Technical Data Key Word Index Maximum Output (2cc Coupler / IEC 60118-7) Audio shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Battery change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ES70 open 118 dB SPL (Typical) Battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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