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- Page 1 Carat binax™ Carat A binax™ User Guide www.siemens.co.uk/hearing Life sounds brilliant.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Welcome Your hearing instruments Instrument type Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Controls Settings Batteries Battery size and handling tips Replacing batteries Recharging rechargeable batteries Daily use Turning on and off Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 15 Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Further adjustments (optional) Special listening situations Setting the focus (optional) On the phone Audio induction loops Audio input (FM system) Content... - Page 3 Maintenance and care Hearing instruments Ear pieces Professional maintenance Further information Wireless functionality Accessories Symbols used in this document Troubleshooting Service information Country-specific information Content...
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Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for choosing Siemens hearing instruments to accompany you through everyday life. Like anything new, it may take you a little time to become familiar with them. This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer. -
Page 5: Your Hearing Instruments
Your hearing instruments This user guide describes optional features that your hearing instruments may or may not have. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the features that are valid for your hearing instruments. Instrument type Your hearing instruments are a RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) model. -
Page 6: Components And Names
Ear piece Battery compartment (on/off switch) ➋ Receiver ➑ Side indicator ➌ Receiver cable (red = right ear, blue = left ear) ➍ Microphone openings ➒ Receiver connection ➎ Rocker switch (control) ➏ Charging contact (Carat binax only) Your hearing instruments... - Page 7 You can use standard or custom-made ear pieces. Standard ear pieces Size Click ' RP HŒ single (open or closed) Click Dome semi-open Click Dome double You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces. Read more in section "Maintenance and care". Custom-made ear pieces Custom shell Click 0 ROG Œ...
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Page 8: Controls
Controls With the rocker switch you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the rocker switch. You can also use a remote control. Rocker switch function Press briefly: Program up/down Volume up/down Tinnitus noiser level up/down... -
Page 9: Settings
Settings Hearing programs Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off". $ X W R3 K RQ HΠautomatically switches to the telephone program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear. -
Page 10: Batteries
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how long you have to replace or recharge the battery. Battery size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries. -
Page 11: Replacing Batteries
Replacing batteries Removing the battery: Open the battery compartment. Use the magnet stick to pull out the battery. The magnet stick is available as an accessory. Batteries... -
Page 12: Recharging Rechargeable Batteries
Inserting the battery: If the battery has a protective film, remove it only when you are ready to use the battery. Insert the battery with the "+" symbol facing up (refer to the picture). Carefully close the battery compartment. If you feel resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly. Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force. -
Page 13: Daily Use
Daily use Turning on and off You have the following options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. Turning off: Open the battery compartment to the first catch. After charging: Turning on: Take the instruments out of the charger. The default volume and hearing program are set. Via rocker switch: Turning on or off: Press and hold the rocker switch ... - Page 14 Via remote control: Follow the instructions in the remote control's user guide. After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing program remain set. When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off. When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds.
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Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Hearing Instruments
Inserting and removing the hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear ■ Inserting a hearing instrument: Hold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the ear piece. Carefully push the ear piece in ➊... - Page 16 It may be helpful to insert the right hearing ■ instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. If you have problems inserting the ear piece, ■ use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards.
- Page 17 Removing a hearing instrument: Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of ➊ your ear If your hearing instrument is equipped with a custom shell or a Click Mold, remove it by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. For all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the ...
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Page 18: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. If you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the rocker switch briefly or use a remote control. Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of the rocker switch. An optional signal tone can indicate the volume change. Once the maximum or minimum volume has been reached, you may hear an optional signal tone. -
Page 19: Changing The Hearing Program
Changing the hearing program Depending on the listening situation, your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound. Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound, if needed. An optional signal tone can indicate the program change. -
Page 20: Special Listening Situations
Special listening situations Setting the focus (optional) If you want to focus more directly on your conversation partner in front of you, or if you want to listen to the broader environment – the spatial configurator gives you control over your listening preference. < RX F DQ VHOH F W G LIIHU HQ W OH YHOV ² I U RP IRFX VW RI U RQ W DO position"... - Page 21 Setting the focus manually: If you have several hearing programs, change to hearing program 1. Press the rocker switch that is set for this function. The mid level is active by default. Press the upper rocker switch to focus more to the front, or the lower rocker switch to listen to the broader environment.
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Page 22: On The Phone
On the phone When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. - Page 23 AutoPhone function. In this case, you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet, which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the telephone receiver. See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instructions on how to position the magnet.
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Page 24: Audio Induction Loops
Audio induction loops Some telephones and public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can GLU HFW O\ UHFHLY HW K HG HVLU HGVLJ Q DO² Z LW K RX W G LV W U DFW LQ J noise in the environment. -
Page 25: Audio Input (Fm System)
Audio input (FM system) With an audio input you can connect your hearing instruments to an FM system. An FM system consists of a transmitter and a receiver. It gathers speech at the voice source (via a separate microphone) and transmits the sound directly to the hearing instruments. - Page 26 WARNING Risk of electric shock! To prevent very rare cases of electric shock: Use the audio input only with battery operated devices or FM systems. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Connect audio input only to a device conforming to IEC 60065, the IEC-Norm for audio, video and other electronic devices. Special listening situations...
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Page 27: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care To prevent damage it is important that you take care of your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules, which will soon become a part of your daily routine. Hearing instruments Drying and storage Dry your hearing instruments overnight. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. -
Page 28: Ear Pieces
Ear pieces Cleaning Cerumen (ear wax) may accumulate on the ear pieces. This may affect sound quality. Clean the ear pieces daily. For all types of ear pieces: Clean the ear piece right after removal with a soft and dry tissue. This prevents that cerumen becomes dry and hard. - Page 29 Exchanging Exchange standard ear pieces approximately every three months. Replace them sooner if you notice cracks or other changes. The procedure for exchanging standard ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece. In section "Components and names", your Hearing Care Professional has marked your type of ear piece.
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Page 30: Professional Maintenance
Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance. Custom-made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by a professional. Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support. Maintenance and care... -
Page 31: Further Information
Further information Wireless functionality Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless functionality. This provides synchronization between your two hearing instruments: If you change the program or volume on one ■ instrument, the other one is automatically changed, too. Both hearing instruments automatically adapt to the ■... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. Increase the volume. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery ■ (depending on the battery type). Clean or exchange the ear piece. ■ Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Decrease the volume. ■... - Page 33 Problem and possible solutions Hearing instrument does not work. Turn the hearing instrument on. ■ Gently close the battery compartment completely. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery ■ (depending on the battery type). Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. ■...
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Page 34: Service Information
Service information Serial numbers Left: Right: Service dates Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase: Further information... -
Page 35: Country-Specific Information
Country-specific information Further information... - Page 36 Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-02372-99T02-7600 EN Order/Item No. 108 264 04 | Master Rev03, 08.2014 © Siemens AG, 08.2014 | JN7241 | Printed in the UK www.siemens.co.uk /hearing...