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- Page 1 InSTrUcTIonS FOR USE designrITe...
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank you Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing instrument is of the highest quality and is easy to use and maintain. We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing instrument. - Page 3 Indications for Use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate–to–severe hearing impairment.
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Page 4: Important Notice
ImporTanT noTIce Please familiarize yourself with the entire content of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instrument and batteries. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
contents Instrument view designRITE Warnings Activating the hearing instrument for the first time Turning your instrument ON and OFF Replacing the battery Left/Right indicator Putting on your instrument Programs (optional with ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control) Volume control (optional with ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control) Quick reset Caring for your hearing instrument Maintenance with dome... - Page 6 Common problems and their solutions International warranty Warranty certificate Cell phone Wireless accessories Technical information Settings overview for your hearing instrument...
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Page 7: Instrument View Designrite
Instrument view designrITe Your ear piece Micro Mold LiteTip (mold) Left/Right indicator* Domes: Type Size Open 6 mm Sound outlet Power 8 mm with wax filter Bass, single vent 10 mm Speaker Bass, double vent 12 mm Battery door * Left = blue Battery size: 10 Right = red... - Page 8 ImporTanT noTIce Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument, particularly overnight.
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Page 9: Warnings
Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire content of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. Use of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional. - Page 10 Warnings • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine carefully before swallowing any pills. • Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be swallowed by accident. • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery door upon request.
- Page 11 Warnings Dysfunction in hearing instruments • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or if the speaker is blocked by moisture or ear wax. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds. Active implants Caution must be taken with active implants.
- Page 12 Warnings Explosives • The power source in your hearing instrument has insufficient energy to cause fire in normal conditions of use. The hearing instrument has not been tested for compliance with international standards concerning explosive environments. It is recommended not to use your hearing instrument in areas where there is a danger of explosion. X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy • Remove your hearing instrument during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning, electrotherapy or surgery, as your hearing instrument may be damaged when exposed to strong fields.
- Page 13 Warnings Warning to hearing instrument dispensers A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing instrument dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
- Page 14 Warnings Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument whose maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user. Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users • Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing instrument.
- Page 15 Warnings • The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument. The hearing instrument evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing instrument 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.
- Page 16 Warnings Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation, since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
- Page 17 Warnings Interference • Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to the most stringent international standards. However, interference with your hearing instrument and other devices may occur, for example with some cell phones, citizens band devices and shop alarm systems. If this occurs, increase the distance between the hearing instrument and the device.
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Page 18: Activating The Hearing Instrument For The First Time
activating the hearing instrument for the first time A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer. The hearing instrument will start up when the battery door is closed. It will take a few seconds until sound is produced. -
Page 19: Turning Your Instrument On And Off
Turning your instrument on and oFF There is no power button: the hearing instrument is turned on and off by opening and closing the battery door. Turn ON your instrument by fully closing the battery door with the battery in place. Turn OFF your instrument by opening the battery door slightly until you hear a click. -
Page 20: Replacing The Battery
replacing the battery Your hearing instrument battery size is 10. A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations. You will hear 2 beeps when it is time to replace the battery. This pre-warning will be repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out. - Page 21 To replace the battery, follow these instructions: 1. Fully open the battery 4. Close the battery door. door. Remove the old battery. 2. Remove the sticky label 5. When the battery door from the new battery. is closed, the instrument will play a jingle through the speaker.
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Page 22: Left/Right Indicator
Left/right indicator Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right. -
Page 23: Putting On Your Instrument
putting on your instrument 1. Place the speaker, with 3. If the instrument the ear piece attached, has an ear grip, into your ear. place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear. 2. Place the instrument behind your ear. -
Page 24: Programs (Optional With Connectline Streamer Or Remote Control)
programs (optional with connectLine Streamer or remote control) Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. The number and type of programs available in your hearing instrument are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. If you wish to be able to switch programs yourself, you will need a ConnectLine Streamer or a Remote Control. - Page 25 When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using. One beep, when you switch to program 1 Two beeps, when you switch to program 2 ...
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Page 26: Volume Control (Optional With Connectline Streamer Or Remote Control)
Volume control (optional with connectLine Streamer or remote control) You can adjust the volume by using a ConnectLine Streamer or a Remote Control. The Streamer or the Remote Control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional for further information. -
Page 27: Quick Reset
Quick reset If you are using the ConnectLine Streamer or the Remote Control to change volume or programs and want to go back to your default setting, just open and then close the battery door and the hearing instrument will restart in the default mode. Open Closed... -
Page 28: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument
caring for your hearing instrument Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the ear piece and sound outlet. Therefore your hearing instrument contains a filter to prevent wax accumulation. When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. - Page 29 A range of dedicated cleaning tools is made for cleaning the instrument. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instrument. The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for the special purpose of cleaning wax from the mold or LiteTip.
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Page 30: Maintenance With Dome
maintenance with dome The speaker should be cleaned regularly. Use the cloth and rub off any ear wax. The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the existing dome and replace it with a fresh dome (see page 28). Under the dome you will notice a white wax filter attached to the end of the speaker. - Page 31 Replacing the wax filter in the speaker The wax filter should be replaced: • When you can see that the filter placed in the speaker is clogged. • When the hearing instrument does not sound normal. Use the wax filters delivered by your Hearing Care Professional. Detailed instructions on replacing the wax filter can be found inside the wax filter packaging. Wax filter...
- Page 32 Replacing the dome The dome is easy to replace. Use a finger nail and hold the bottom of the dome. Then pull it off. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is pressed firmly in place and fastened securely. We recommend that the dome be replaced at least once a month or as directed by your Hearing Care Professional.
- Page 33 ImporTanT noTIce The dome is made of a soft, medically approved rubber material. If the dome comes off in the ear canal, it will not cause any harm. If you can, carefully take it out. If necessary, let another person help you. Do not push the dome into the ear canal. Do not push the speaker into the ear again before the dome is removed from the ear.
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Page 34: Maintenance With Mold
maintenance with mold Cleaning the mold The mold should be cleaned regularly. The vent in the mold is cleaned by pressing the MultiTool brush through the hole while twisting it slightly. Wax filter Wax filter Vent opening... - Page 35 Replacing the wax filter in the mold The wax filter should be replaced: • When you can see that the filter placed in the mold is clogged. • When the hearing instrument does not sound normal. The size and type of the wax filter depends on the mold style. Use the wax filters delivered by your Hearing Care Professional.
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Page 37: Avoiding Heat And Chemicals
avoiding heat and chemicals Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat, e.g., left inside a parked car in the sun. It must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. If moisture is present, wipe the batteries carefully with a dry cloth to ensure optimal performance. -
Page 38: Water Resistance
Water resistance Your new hearing instrument is water resistant Although your hearing instrument has achieved an IP57* classification, it is referred to as being water resistant, not waterproof. Should your hearing instrument come into contact with water and stop working, please follow these guidelines: • Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the instrument • Open the battery door and remove the battery... - Page 39 ImporTanT noTIce • Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering • Do not wear your hearing instrument while swimming, snorkelling or diving, as it is not designed for such activities. • Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other liquids * IP Code classifies and rates the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts like hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, and water in mechanical casings and with electrical enclosures.
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Page 40: Seven Easy Steps To Better Hearing
Seven easy steps to better hearing It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss. 1. - Page 41 2. Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expressions easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem a little disturbing in the beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you should hear speech more clearly.
- Page 42 5. Using the telephone When using the telephone, tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek bone and position the phone slightly over the ear, close to the hearing instrument’s microphone. The sound then flows directly into the hearing instrument’s microphone opening. This way, the hearing instrument will not whistle, and you ensure that you have the best conditions to understand the conversation.
- Page 43 6. Wireless and cell phones Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all cell phones are hearing instrument-compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular cell phone.
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Page 44: Common Problems And Their Solutions
common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes No sound Worn-out battery Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Clogged sound outlet reduced sound Moisture Worn-out battery Squealing noise Hearing instrument not inserted properly Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance. - Page 45 Solutions Replace the battery pg. 20 & 21 Clean the mold pg. 34 Consider replacing the wax filter or dome pg. 31 & 32 Clean the mold or replace the wax filter or dome pg. 34, 31 & 32 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth pg.
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Page 46: International Warranty
International warranty Your hearing instrument is covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, ear wax filters, etc. -
Page 47: Warranty Certificate
Warranty certificate Name of owner: Dispenser: Dispenser address: Dispenser phone: Purchase date: Warranty period: Month: Left model: Serial no.: Right model: Serial no.: Battery size: 10... -
Page 48: Cell Phone
cell phone Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing instrument when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing instrument may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19–2007 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), 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... - Page 49 ImporTanT noTIce The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchasing it.
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Page 50: Wireless Accessories
Wireless accessories As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument, a range of devices can be connected. ConnectLine The ConnectLine products can connect your hearing instrument to a number of media and sound sources. This will allow you to receive audio signals from TV, phones, music players, PC or an external microphone wirelessly through your hearing instrument. -
Page 51: Technical Information
Technical information The hearing instrument 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. - Page 52 The hearing instrument contains a module with: FCC: U28FU2DRIT IC: 1350B-FU2DRIT 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. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
- Page 53 Oticon declares that this hearing instrument complies with with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of conformity is available at: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com 0543 0682 Waste from electronic equipment must be...
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Page 54: Settings Overview For Your Hearing Instrument
Settings overview for your hearing instrument Hearing instrument Left Volume control indicators Right Beeps at min./max. volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Low battery warning You can adjust the volume as well as shift programs when using the ConnectLine Streamer or Remote Control. - Page 55 Hearing program description Program...
- Page 57 TechnIcaL DaTa designrITe...
- Page 58 designRITE 80 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa Measurements Peak OSPL90 dB SPL according to American HF Average OSPL90 dB SPL National Standard Peak Full-on Gain 53 dB ANSI S 3.22 (2003) and S3.7 (1995). HF Average Full-on Gain 47dB Reference Test Gain 34 dB Supply voltage:...
- Page 59 designRITE 80 OSPL90 - Output Sound dB SPL Pressure Level Input: 90 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000 Full-on Gain Input: 50 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000...
- Page 61 TechnIcaL DaTa designrITe...
- Page 62 designRITE 80 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa Measurements Peak OSPL90 dB SPL according to American HF Average OSPL90 dB SPL National Standard Peak Full-on Gain 53 dB ANSI S 3.22 (2003) and S3.7 (1995). HF Average Full-on Gain 47dB Reference Test Gain 34 dB Supply voltage:...
- Page 63 designRITE 80 OSPL90 - Output Sound dB SPL Pressure Level Input: 90 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000 Full-on Gain Input: 50 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000...
- Page 66 People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively 0000144248000001...
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