ITC O p e r at i o n s M a n u a l In-The-Canal 1600
Congratulations! Your new Destiny hearing system uses advanced digital features to provide improved sound quality, speech understanding and listening comfort. Starkey Laboratories, Inc., a global hearing instrument manufacturer, is a worldwide provider of comprehensive digital hearing solutions. Founded in 1967, Starkey operates facilities in more than 25 countries and is a recognized world leader in the design and development of innovative hearing solutions.
Table of Contents Overview Features, Controls and Identification............................. 2 Preparation Batteries......................................................................... 4 Battery Indicator Tones.................................................. 6 Insertion and Removal.................................................... 8 Operation On, Off and Volume Levels with No Volume Control... 11 On, Off and Volume Levels with Volume Control........ 12 Multimemory Settings.........................
Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Microphone opening(s) 2. Battery compartment (on/off control) 3. Vent (optional) 4. Receiver opening Your hearing system can be identified by: 5.
Overview 3 2 Multimemory Button (Optional) 1 Volume Control (Optional) 5 00-00000000 4 3
Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses either a size 10 or 312 battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the yellow (10) or brown (312) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2. Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery. 3. Remove the tab from the new battery. 4. Line up the battery’s plus “+” sign (flat side of the battery) with the “+” on the battery door. 5. Close the battery door.
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Preparation Battery Indicator Tones An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low. You have approximately 20 minutes* to replace the battery. A different tone lasting two seconds will sound just before the battery stops working. * Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.
Preparation • Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container • Because batteries can vary in size and performance, your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed.
Preparation Insertion and Removal To insert the hearing instrument: 1. Hold the instrument with your thumb and forefinger on the outer edges of the case. 2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the canal tip of the instrument into your ear canal and rotate the instrument backward. 3. Softly press the instrument into place with your fingertip. To remove the hearing instrument: Grasp the instrument with your thumb and forefinger; gently rotate it as you pull outward.
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Preparation Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing care professional. • If an actual allergic reaction occurs, alternative materials are available; contact your hearing care professional. • Severe swelling, discharge from the ear, excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician.
Operation On, Off and Volume Levels With No Volume Control My hearing instrument has no volume control. Please read the section below. My hearing instrument has a volume control. Please skip to the section labled “On, Off and Volume Levels with Volume Control.” To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts.
Operation On, Off and Volume Levels With Volume Control To turn the instrument “on,” use your fingertip to rotate the volume control forward, toward your face. On or Volume Increase You should feel it “click” on if the instrument was correctly turned off. To make sounds louder, continue to rotate the control forward, toward your face. Your hearing instruments may be programmed to “beep” when you reach the correct setting.
Operation Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a power on delay. Your hearing professional will place a check in the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature. My hearing instruments have a power on delay. The power on delay means that your instruments will take several seconds to power up once they have been turned on. This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound.
Operation Multimemory Settings My hearing system has Multimemory. Please read the information below. My hearing system does not have Multimemory. Please go to page 16. Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing programs for you. These additional programs are accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward.
Operation When you press the Multimemory button, you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program. Your hearing instrument has been setup with the following environments.
Operation Directional Microphones My hearing system uses omnidirectional microphones. Please skip to the Telephone Use section on page 18. My hearing system uses directional microphones. Please read the information below. Directional microphones help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. When directional microphones are activated automatically, the hearing instrument will continually monitor the environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility.
Operation Program Directional Setting 1 Automatic Manual Off 2 Automatic Manual Off 3 Automatic Manual Off 4 Automatic Manual Off When the directional microphones are activated automatically (automatic), the hearing instrument will continually monitor the environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility.
Operation Telephone Use Your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Your hearing professional will check the box/boxes that represent the telephone settings in your instruments. Your hearing instruments have the following telephone setting(s): Automatic telephone response Automatic telecoil Telecoil. The telecoil is located in memory position ______________.
Operation Automatic Telephone Response and Automatic Telecoil These options activate the telephone response automatically when used with a hearing aid compatible telephone. To use, place the telephone receiver on your ear as you normally would and the hearing instrument will select the telephone setting. It might be necessary to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception. Once the telephone is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode.
Operation Telecoil and Manual Switching Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the Multimemory button. General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering your ear. In some instances, if you encounter whistling (feedback), tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops.
Operation Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.
Operation or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase. For additional guidance, please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell Phones.” Self Check Some hearing systems can run a diagnostic test of their own performance. This feature is called Self Check. Your hearing care professional will check the box below if this feature is activated. Your Self Check feature is activated.
Operation To perform the Self Check: 1. Open and close your battery door three times. 2. Place the hearing system in your ear. 3. Listen for the status indicator. 4. Schedule an appointment with your hearing care professional, if needed. Reminder Some hearing systems have been programmed with a Reminder indicating that it is time to schedule an appointment. Your hearing care professional will check the box below if this feature is activated. The Reminder will occur automatically.
Operation Summary of Settings Program 1 Environment Directional Setting Normal Off Automatic Program 2 Off Automatic Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual Low Battery __ __ Battery End of Life __ __ Standby — — Push and Hold — — Self Check __ __ Reminder __ __ 24
Operation Indicator Tone On Indicator Tone Type Yes No Speech 1 Tone Yes No Speech 2 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 3 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Sustained Tone Yes No Tone Series Yes No Speech Tone Series Yes No Speech Tone Series Yes No Speech Tone Series 25
Hearing System Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance.
Hearing System Care Helpful Hints • When not wearing your hearing instruments, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate • When not in use, remove the batteries completely; place your hearing system in the storage container and store: – In a dry, safe place – Away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures – Where you can easily find them – Safely out of reach of pets and children • Do not take apart your hearing instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them 27
Hearing System Care Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing system does not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage. Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly, check the guide on the next page for possible solutions. If problems continue, contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance.
Hearing System Care Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Not Loud Enough Inconsistent Performance Unclear, Distorted Performance Dead Possible Causes Solutions Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Hearing change Contact your hearing care professional Low battery Replace battery Low battery Replace battery Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris
Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss.
Tips for Better Communication • Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do • Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss.
FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS.
FDA Information The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
Your Destiny hearing system uses the power of BluWave Signal Processing which provides vast improvements in feedback cancellation, noise management, environmental detection, sound quality and directional hearing. “If someone makes a decision to get a hearing aid, we don’t want to delay another day, because we know we have a chance to change their lives. You don’t wait to change someone’s life.” — Jerry Ruzicka, President Starkey Laboratories, Inc. 83390-000 7/08 © 2007-2008 Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
