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USER GUIDE MINIRITE 03 Table of Contents Hearing Aid Description 07 Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid 10 Step 1: Inserting the Battery 10 Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 12 Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 13 Step 4: Changing the Volume 16 Step 5: Changing the Programs 18 Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 20 Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21 Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22 Step 9: Changing the Battery 22 Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) 23 Fe
04 SONIC Warnings 36 International Warranty 43 Mobile Phone 45 Technical Information 47 Information and Explanation of Symbols 51
USER GUIDE MINIRITE The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered within this booklet: Celebrate 100 | 80 ■■ CL100 MNR, with wireless functionality ■■ CL80 MNR, with wireless functionality Cheer 60 | 40 ■■ CR60 MNR, with wireless functionality ■■ CR40 MNR, with wireless functionality 05
06 SONIC This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs. If you have additional questions, please contact your hearing care professional.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 07 Hearing Aid Description There are several earpieces that can be attached to the speaker unit on your hearing aids. Please identify your earpiece. This will make it easier for you to navigate through this booklet. A miniRITE can come with a 60-Speaker, an 85-Speaker, or a 100-Speaker and different earpieces.
08 SONIC miniRITE Model Option A: with speaker unit and dome 3 2 4 6 5 2a 1 8 9 7 10 7 Speaker unit size 1 Push button marking 2 Microphone JU_ILLU_PR_85_Speaker_No_Dome_front_BW 8 Battery door 2a 2Second microphone 9 Dome 3 Connector plug (Open Dome shown) 4 Wire 10 Wax filter 5 Left/right indicator 6 Speaker (85-Speaker shown)
USER GUIDE MINIRITE Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold 3 2 4 5 6 2a 1 8 7 1 2 2a 3 4 5 9 Push button 6 Speaker (85-Speaker shown) Microphone 7 Pull out cord Second microphone 22 8 Battery door Connector plug JU_ILLU_PR_85_Speaker_MicroMold_front_BW 9 Custom mold Wire (Lite Tip shown) Left/right indicator 09
SONIC Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery ·· Gently swing the battery door fully open, but do not force it (A) ·· Remove the sticker from the new battery (B) ·· Place the battery into the empty compartment. The + sign on the battery should face up. (C) A B C ✼ 24 For maximum power, allow the battery to be aired for 30 seconds before placing it into the empty compartment.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE The MultiTool can be used for battery change. Use the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries. The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care professional. MultiTool Important Notice Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
SONIC Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely. You should notice a click. The hearing aid is now ON. Click “ON” WB_NOdiAgniraeHnruT_RP_ULLI_UJ ✼ Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 13 Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear. You will see a color marking inside the battery door. This can help you to distinguish between the left and right hearing aid.
SONIC ·· Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto the speaker ·· Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A) ·· Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index finger. The dome or custom mold should point towards the ear canal opening. ·· Gently push the speaker into your ear canal, until the wire sits flush against the side of your head (B) ·· If you have an ear grip attached to the speaker, push the ear grip into the bowl of your ear.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE B 15 C ✼ Never insert the speaker in the ear canal without the dome attached. Do not force the speaker too deeply into your ear canal. Do not apply any lubrication to the earpiece as this may damage the speaker. Important Notice If the dome is not on the speaker when removed from the ear, the dome might still be in the ear canal. Consult your hearing care professional for further instructions.
SONIC Step 4: Changing the Volume Your hearing aids are programmed to be at a comfortable volume level for your hearing loss. They are designed to automatically adjust to changes in the sound environment. If you have purchased an optional remote control or SoundGate accessory, you can use it to make small volume changes to get a natural and comfortable sound. Please ask your hearing care professional for further information on optional accessories.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 17 ✼ Your hearing aid automatically returns to a preset loudness level when it starts, the battery is low, or when the program is changed. If you find that the volume is not adequate, your hearing care professional may need to adjust your hearing aid settings.
SONIC Step 5: Changing the Programs A short press (about 1 second) on the Push Button will cause the listening program to change. You will hear the same number of beeps as the program you are in each time you push the button. When you turn the hearing aid off and then on, it will automatically return to your default listening program (program 1).
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 19 Up to 4 listening programs can be configured by your hearing care professional depending on your hearing aid. Please ask your hearing care professional about the programs that are available with your hearing aid.
SONIC Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please ask your hearing care professional if this function is available with your hearing aid. A long press (about 2 seconds) on the push button will cause your hearing aid to mute. To un-mute the hearing aid, give any control on the hearing aid a push.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 21 Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid ·· Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your thumb and index finger. Do not pull on the ear grip. ·· Gently pull the speaker out of your ear ✼ Do not remove by pulling on the hearing aid, as the speaker may be damaged at the connector.
7 22 SONIC Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF. Click “OFF” Step 9: Changing the Battery JU_ILLU_PR_TurnHearingAidOFF_BW When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals. You should be prepared to replace the battery. The time until the hearing aid stops working depends on the battery type and manufacturer. Mercury-free batteries generally cause earlier warning beeps.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 23 Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) To keep the battery out of reach of small children, specifically those 0 – 36 months and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery door should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the battery door. Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing instrument. Close the door using your fingers. Make sure the door is completely closed.
SONIC Features of Your Hearing Aid The following feature may be activated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. ■■ Auto Telephone can automatically activate a phone program in the hearing aid, if your telephone has a dedicated magnet.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 25 Caring for Your Hearing Aid Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid. For further information on the care of your hearing aid, please consult your hearing care professional or watch our instructional videos, available on our website www.sonici.com in the section “Product Support”.
SONIC Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, please follow these guidelines: ·· Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing aid ·· Open the battery door and remove the battery ·· Gently wipe off any water in the battery door ·· Let the hearing aid dry with the battery door open for approximately 30 minutes ·· Insert a new fresh battery and close the battery door. Your hearing aid should work normally again.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 27 Daily Care Instructions ·· Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it clean with a cloth or tissue ·· Clean your custom mold after every use by wiping it with a clean dry cloth ·· Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate ·· A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing aid. Always remove zinc-air batteries before drying your hearing aid with a drying kit. Drying out zinc-air batteries shortens their lifetime.
SONIC Specific Care Instructions A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold or Power Mold In most cases, there is a hole through the mold (below the speaker unit). This is the vent. The vent should never be clogged with ear wax. Use the brush of the MultiTool to clean the vent in your ear piece. ·· Press the brush through the hole ·· Twist the brush slightly to clean the vent The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care professional.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 29 B: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on your Custom Mold or Power Mold The wax filter in the ear piece should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Use the wax filter delivered by your hearing care professional. C: How to Exchange the Dome Inspect your hearing aid’s dome for yellowing, hardening and cracks. In the case of these changes, consider replacing your dome or contacting your hearing care professional.
SONIC ·· Hold the end of the dome between your fingers and pull it off (A) ·· Push a new dome as far as possible onto the speaker (B) 28 A JU_ILLU_PR_DetachingDome_BW 29 B JU_ILLU_PR_AttachingDome_BW ✼ Never remount a used dome on the speaker. A remounted dome is more likely to fall off in the ear canal.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 31 D: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on Your Speaker Unit The wax filter in the speaker unit should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Use the wax filter delivered by your hearing care professional. E: How to Clean the Microphone Openings Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by dust or dirt. Carefully brush away visible signs of debris from the openings.
SONIC Common Problems and Solutions Hearing aid whistles or squeals Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals, please consult your hearing care professional. No volume, level too soft or humming noise Check if the volume level is too soft and adjust by increasing the volume level with the optional remote control or SoundGate if available. If you have no volume at all, check whether the hearing aid is in mute position.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 33 Whirring noise, fading, weak or motor-boating sounds Open and close the battery door several times or clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry cotton swab. If the problem still occurs, change the battery. If the problem still remains, contact your hearing care professional. Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Hearing aid beeps without any action from you Your battery is running down.
SONIC Accessories Sonic offers a wide range of optional accessories that may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local regulations, the following accessories are available: ■■ Remote control ■■ SoundGate communication device (for wireless connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 35 Phone Adapter TV Adapter SoundGate 47 SN2_ILLU_SoundgateTopOfTelevisionAdapter_HI Call 45 37 18 SN2_ILLU_SoundgateToMobileOneMeter_HI SoundGate Mic SN2_ILLU_WearingPositionNeck_HI Remote Control 11 Bluetooth®enabled devices SN2_ILLU_AudioCableTelevisionAdapterToTelevision_HI RC-N_ILLU_OperationHandHeld_BW
SONIC Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing aid to ensure personal safety and correct use. Consult your hearing care professional if you experience unexpected operations or events with your hearing aid. Please note that a hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 37 Usage of Hearing Aids ·· Hearing aids should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
SONIC Battery Use ·· Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. ·· Never attempt to recharge your batteries and never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that the batteries will explode. Dysfunction ·· Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g., when you are in traffic).
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 39 ·· Your Autophone magnet or MultiTool (which has a built-in magnet) should be kept more than 30 cm away from the implant, e.g. do not carry it in a breast pocket. In general, please follow the guidelines recommended by the manufacturer of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers on use with magnets.
SONIC X-ray, CT, MR, PET Scanning and Electrotherapy ·· Remove your hearing aid for example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing aid may be damaged when exposed to strong fields Avoiding Heat and Chemicals ·· Your hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 41 For information of whether your instrument is a power instrument, please ask your hearing care professional. Possible Side Effects ·· Hearing aids, moulds or domes may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax ·· The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing aids may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or other side effects Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
SONIC Connection to External Equipment ·· The safety of the use of the hearing aid with an auxiliary input cable is determined by the external signal source. When the input cable is connected to equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this equipment must comply with IEC 60601, IEC 60065 or equivalent safety standards. Safety Information ·· Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional ·· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 43 International Warranty Your hearing aid is covered by an international limited warranty issued by the manufacturer from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, ear wax filters etc.
SONIC Date: Model: Warranty period: Model L: Model R: Serial no.: Serial no.: Battery size: Battery size: Hearing Centre ✼ Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 45 Mobile Phone Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aid when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. The ANSI C63.19 standard determines the prediction of compatibility between a specific hearing aid and a mobile phone by adding the numerical value of the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the numerical value of the rating for the mobile phone emissions.
SONIC For a hearing aid with both acoustic coupling and telecoil coupling with a rating of M4/T2 and with a telephone rating of M3/T3, the combined rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil coupling. According to the guideline given above, both types of coupling will thereby be acceptable, with the acoustic coupling indicating excellent performance and the telecoil coupling indicating normal use.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 47 Technical Information The hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < –42 dBμA/m @ 10m. The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for human exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the hearing aid is lower than unintended electromagnetic radiation from for example halogen lamps, computer monitors, dishwashers, etc.
SONIC Celebrate hearing aid models: CL100 MNR, CL80 MNR; Cheer hearing aid models: CR60 MNR, CR40 MNR The device contains: FCC ID : ZTOF2RITE3 IC: 9799A-F2RITE3 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. T his device may not cause harmful interference. 2. T his device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 49 Hereby, Sonic Innovations, Inc. declares that the hearing aids covered in this booklet are in compliance with Directives 93/42/EEC, 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.sonici.com 0543 0682 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
SONIC Notes
USER GUIDE MINIRITE 51 Information and Explanation of Symbols The CE marking indicates compliance to all applicable European Directives. The 4-digit numbers after the CE marking correspond to the identification number of notified bodies. This symbol indicates that the products described in these instructions for use adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applied part of Type B.
SONIC The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the European Directive 2011/65/EU on waste of electronic equipment applies. Please recycle your hearing aid and batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional for disposal.
USER GUIDE MINIRITE Temperature Operating Conditions +1°C – +40°C Storage and transportation conditions –25°C – +60°C 53 Humidity 5% – 93% Non condensing
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