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IN-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Juna, Carista, Acriva,
Chronos, Inizia

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use IN-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS Juna, Carista, Acriva, Chronos, Inizia...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Model Overview General Warnings and Safety Information Hazard Warnings Safety Information Hearing Aid Description Battery Size Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid Step 4: Changing the Volume Step 4a: Changing the Volume with the Optional Volume Control Wheel...
  • Page 4 Caring for Your Hearing Aid General Care Instructions Daily Care Instructions Specific Care Instructions Common Problems and Solutions Accessories Product Approval, Markings and Compliance Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility Compliance with Requirements for Europe Compliance with Radio Communications Requirements for the USA and Canada International Warranty Information and Explanation of Symbols Service...
  • Page 5 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bernafon hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs. With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing. Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing aid.

  • Page 6: Model Overview

    Model Overview The following Bernafon hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use: Juna 9 | 7 JU9 ITEPD/ITED, with wireless functionality ■ ■ JU9 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality ■ ■ JU9 ITC ■ ■ JU9 CICP/CICx, with wireless functionality ■...
  • Page 7 CN5 ITCD, with wireless functionality ■ ■ CN5 ITCP ■ ■ CN5 CICP ■ ■ CN5 CIC ■ ■ Carista 5 | 3 CA5 ITED, with wireless functionality ■ ■ CA5 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality ■ ■ CA5 ITC ■ ■...
  • Page 8 Inizia 3 | 1 IN3 ITED ■ ■ IN3 ITCP ■ ■ IN3 CICP ■ ■ IN3 ITCD ■ ■ IN3 ITC ■ ■ IN3 CIC ■ ■ IN1 ITCD ■ ■ IN1 ITC ■ ■ IN1 CIC ■ ■...

  • Page 9: General Warnings And Safety Information

    General Warnings and Safety Information Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid, please read the following hazard warnings. Hazard Warnings Warnings for Hearing Aid Users Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
  • Page 10 Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing care professional. Microorganisms from an unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations. Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid is a hazardous substance. Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children, and vulnerable persons...
  • Page 11 Be aware of the possibility that the directional microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you Remove your hearing aid before applying aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is exposed to such a product, allow the product to dry before you put your hearing aid on.
  • Page 12 Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users Take special care when fitting and using a hearing aid with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Safety Information · Only use hearing aids as directed · Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional · Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss · Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic conditions ·...
  • Page 14 · Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid. · Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc. · Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming, snorkeling, or diving.

  • Page 15: Hearing Aid Description

    Hearing Aid Description ITEPD, ITED, ITCPD, ITCD, ITCP, and ITC Models ITEPD/ITED ITCPD/ITCD AR_ILLU_ITED_BW AR_ILLU_ITCPD_BW Vent Canal Sound outlet with wax protection Microphone opening with O-cap filter Battery door Push button (optional) ITCP/ITC Volume control (optional) AR_ILLU_ITC_BW...

  • Page 16: Battery Size

    CICP, CICx, CIC and IIC Models CICP/CICx/CIC 1 Vent 4 Microphone opening AR_ILLU_CICP_BW 2 Canal with T-cap filter AR_ILLU_IIC_BW 3 Sound outlet with 5 Battery door wax protection 6 Push button (optional)* 7 Removal (pull-out) string *For Juna CICP and CICx the push button can be programmed for volume control use Battery Size Your hearing aid uses the following battery size:...

  • Page 17: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using Your Hearing Aid

    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.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Turning The Hearing Aid On

    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” Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid

    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 on your hearing aid. This can help you distinguish between the left (blue) and right (red) hearing aids. ·...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Changing The Volume

    · Gently pull your earlobe down with the other hand while pushing the hearing aid in until it feels secure and comfortable It takes patience and practice to insert your earmold correctly. If you have difficulty, please consult your hearing care professional. Step 4: Changing the Volume Your hearing aid automatically adjusts the volume to the changing sound environment.

  • Page 21: Step 4B: Changing The Volume With

    louder softer The hearing aid will click to confirm that the volume has been changed and then will beep when you reach the programmed maximum or minimum. You may hear hear a beep, when you return to the preset loudness level in your hearing aid. Step 4b: Changing the Volume with the Optional Push Button If your hearing aid has been made with a push...

  • Page 22: Step 5: Changing The Programs

    Please ask your hearing care professional how this has been configured for your hearing aid. Step 5: Changing the Programs If your hearing aid has been made with a push button, your hearing care professional can program it to change programs. The hearing aid will beep to confirm the program change.

  • Page 23: Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid

    Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid If your hearing aid has been made with a push button, your hearing care professional may be able to program it to mute your hearing aid. Please ask your hearing care professional if this function is available with your hearing aid.

  • Page 24: Step 8: Turning The Hearing Aid Off

    Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Place your fingernail underneath the front edge of the battery door and lift to open. The hearing aid is now OFF. open (OFF) Step 9: Changing the Battery When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals.

  • Page 25: Features Of Your Hearing Aid

    Features of Your Hearing Aid The following features may be activated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. Telecoil helps you hear better when using a ■ ■ telephone or in buildings where inductive loop systems are installed.

  • Page 26: Caring For 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.bernafon.com in the section “Our Products”.

  • Page 27: General Care Instructions

    General Care Instructions Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic device (check the safety guidelines on page 9) and make sure that the hearing aid does not come in contact with moisture or water. Always clean and dry your hands thoroughly before handling the hearing aid.

  • Page 28: Specific Care Instructions

    Specific Care Instructions A: Cleaning the Sound Outlet The sound outlet is an integral part of your hearing aid and should be kept clean and free from earwax at all times. Your hearing aid is built with a wax protection system.

  • Page 29: Common Problems And Solutions

    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 control on your hearing aid.
  • Page 30 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. Please change the battery. Other problems with your hearing aid If other problems occur with your hearing aid which are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories Bernafon 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 ■...

  • Page 32: Product Approval, Markings And Compliance

    Product Approval, Markings and Compliance All Bernafon hearing aid models covered by these instructions for use comply with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility. Due to the limited size available on the hearing aid, all relevant approval markings are found in this document.
  • Page 33 Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply with the most stringent international standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause interference with other devices. Your hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz.

  • Page 34: Cell Phone And Hearing Instrument Compatibility

    Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their instruments when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing instrument may not be compatible. The compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National...
  • Page 35 The immunity of all Bernafon hearing instrument models covered by these instructions for use is at least M2/T2. The equipment performance mea- surements, categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but Bernafon cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied.

  • Page 36: Compliance With Requirements For Europe

    Communities concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by applying the following marking: All devices with wireless functionality (Juna, Acriva, Carista, and Chronos, see also pages 6 – 8) also comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment, R&TTE.

  • Page 37: Compliance With Radio Communications Requirements For The Usa And Canada

    ITCPD, JU9 ITCD, JU7 ITEPD, JU7 ITED, JU7 ITCPD, JU7 ITCD; Acriva hearing aid models: AR9 ITED, AR9 ITCPD, AR9 ITCD, AR7 ITED, AR7 ITCPD, AR7 ITCD, Carista hearing aid models: CA5 ITED, CA5 ITCPD, CA5 ITCD, CA3 ITED, CA3 ITCPD, CA3 ITCD FCC ID U6XF2ITE01...
  • Page 38 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 39: International Warranty

    The warranty is also void if the hearing aid has been repaired by nonauthorized service personnel. Please review the warranty with your hearing care professional. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bernafon AG could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 40 Date: Model: Warranty period: Model L: Model R: Serial no.: Serial no.: Battery size: Battery size: Hearing Centre...
  • Page 41 Notes...
  • Page 42 Notes...

  • Page 44: Information And Explanation Of Symbols

    Information and Explanation of Symbols The CE conformity marking indicates conformance to all applicable European Directives 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.
  • Page 45 The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the European Directive 2002/96/EC 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. operating conditions The product is designed such that it functions without problem or restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these...

  • Page 46: Service

    Service If none of the actions listed on the previous pages solve the problem, contact your hearing care professional. Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself. Place stamp with dispenser name and address here: 143670/US...

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical Data IN-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS Juna, Carista, Acriva, Chronos, Inizia...
  • Page 48 ITEPD 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100–6100 (Hz) Distortion <2/<2/<2 500/800/1600 Hz (%) Equivalent Input Noise, dB(A) Operating Current (mA) Telecoil HFA SPLITS (dB SPL) Additional Information Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box measurement settings.
  • Page 49 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 50 ITED 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 IN 3 CA 5 | 3 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100– 100– 100–...
  • Page 51 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 52 ITCPD 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100– 100– 100– 100– 100–...
  • Page 53 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 54 ITCD 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 | 1 AR 9 | 7 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100–...
  • Page 55 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7, AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 | 1 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 56 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 | 1 AR 9 | 7 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100–9700 100–7500 100–7300 (Hz) Distortion <2/<2/<2 <2/<2/<2 <2/<2/<2 500/800/1600 Hz (%) Equivalent Input...
  • Page 57 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7, AR 9 | 7 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 | 1 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 58 CICP 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 IN 3 CA 5 | 3 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100– 100– 100–...
  • Page 59 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7 AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 60 CICx 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100–7900 (Hz) Distortion <2/<2/<2 500/800/1600 Hz (%) Equivalent Input Noise, dB(A) Operating Current (mA) Additional Information Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box measurement settings.
  • Page 61 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 62 2CC COUPLER JU 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5 CA 5 | 3 IN 3 | 1 AR 9 | 7 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100– 100–...
  • Page 63 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9 | 7, AR 9 | 7 CN 9 | 7 CN 5, IN 3 | 1 CA 5 | 3 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 64 2CC COUPLER JU 9 AR 9 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100–9400 (Hz) Distortion <2/<2/<2 500/800/1600 Hz (%) Equivalent Input Noise, dB(A) Operating Current (mA) Additional Information Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box measurement settings.
  • Page 65 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response JU 9, AR 9 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 67 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 68 Canada Bernafon Canada Ltd. 500 Trillium Drive, Unit 15 Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2R 1A7 Phone +1 519 748 6669 Toll Free +1 800 265 8250 contact@bernafon.ca Manufacturer Bernafon AG United States of America Morgenstrasse 131 Bernafon, LLC 3018 Bern 2501 Cottontail Lane, Suite 102...

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