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Widex BV-38 User Instructions

Widex BV-38 User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User instrUctions The bravissimo™series BV-38 model Behind-the-ear...

  • Page 2: Hearing Aid

    Your widex BrAViSSiMo™ heAring Aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) date: __________________________________________ Battery size: 675 Programs: M (microphone) T (telecoil) M+T (microphone + telecoil)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ConTenTS deSCriPTion of The heAring Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 right/left identification .
  • Page 4 wArningS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AdViCe .

  • Page 5: Description Of The Hearing Aid

    deSCriPTion of The heAring Aid Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an earmould . the illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set . the choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs . Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual .
  • Page 6 132 dB sPL . there may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing . noTe in addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid- ed describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “ear-sets for widex BTe hearing aids” .
  • Page 7 “ear-sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” contain important information and instructions . read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid . noTe Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illus- trated in this booklet .
  • Page 8 intended use the hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments . indications for use the devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from moderate (40 dB HL) to profound (120 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations .

  • Page 9: Right/Left Identification

    right/left identification if you wear hearing aids on both ears, the right-ear hearing aid can be provided with a red mark . The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 675 battery for the hearing aid . to obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional .

  • Page 10: Inserting The Battery

    inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab . once the tab has been removed, the battery will start func- tioning after a few seconds . CAuTion Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un- wanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction .
  • Page 11 Use the nail grip to gently swing the bat- tery drawer open . Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place .
  • Page 12 if the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incor- rectly inserted . When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table .

  • Page 13: Low Battery Indication

    low battery indication Beep tones will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted . if the battery drains suddenly there may however be no warning . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . wArning never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . exhausted batter- ies may leak, damaging the hearing aid .

  • Page 14: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turning the hearing aid on and off the battery drawer of the hear- ing aid also functions as the on/off switch . Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid .
  • Page 15 Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid . the word “oFF” is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off . Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use . remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev- eral days .

  • Page 16: Positioning The Hearing Aid

    Positioning the hearing aid insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . it may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head .

  • Page 18: Removing The Hearing Aid

    removing the hearing aid remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube .

  • Page 19: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment the hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever . Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume . Push the lever downwards to gradu- ally lower the volume .
  • Page 20 each time you operate the volume control, you will hear a beep- tone . When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached, a steady tone will sound . wArning if the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further infor- mation, consult your hearing care professional .

  • Page 21: Listening Programs

    listening programs All the automatic functions work to ensure comfort in all listening situations in this program you listen via the telecoil (t) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M) . the telecoil is used where a loop system is installed . if you activate the tele- coil program, you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds .

  • Page 22: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs to change programs, use the pro- gram switch .

  • Page 23: Using A Telephone

    using a telephone When using a telephone, we recom- mend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear . if the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position .

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    CleAning the following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set . For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “ear-sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” . 1 . wax removing tool 2 . Cloth contact your hearing care professional if you need additional...

  • Page 25: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . wArning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction .
  • Page 26 When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry .

  • Page 27: Accessories

    ACCeSSorieS T-dex A device for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil . Audio input the hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe . this allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories, as well as external audio equipment (radio, tV, etc .
  • Page 28 wArning if the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with iec 60065, iec 60950-1, iec 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards . Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols:...
  • Page 29 Widex FM system, scoLA, consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe . the system can be set according to your needs . For more information on the scoLA FM system, consult the scoLA user manual .

  • Page 30: In Case Of Malfunction

    in CASe of MAlfunCTion Problem Possible cause Solution the hearing aid is the hearing aid is not Make sure the battery completely silent turned on drawer is pushed all the way upwards the battery does not insert a new battery in work the hearing aid the hearing aid...
  • Page 31 . see the “ear- sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . if the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for...

  • Page 32: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    CAring for Your heAring Aid the hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid:...
  • Page 33 CAuTion • turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a dry location out of reach of children and pets .
  • Page 34 wArningS wArning hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves .
  • Page 35 wArning • risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions . • never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause per- manent damage to their hear ing . •...
  • Page 36 wArning • Please note that when using any type of hearing aid, you must allow regular ventilation of the ear . if the ear is not adequately ventilated, there may be a slightly increased risk of infection or disease in the ear canal .
  • Page 37 • do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, x-rays, Mris, CT or other medical treatments and scans . the emissions from these pro- cedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid and the hearing aid can become very hot .
  • Page 38 CAuTion • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to inter- national standards . nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen inter- ference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equip- ment and mobile phones .
  • Page 39 AdViCe noTe • the hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . How- ever, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability .
  • Page 40 electrical and electronic equipment (eee) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (Weee) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and bat- teries with ordinary household waste .
  • Page 41 SYMBolS Symbols commonly used by widex A/S in medical device labelling (labels/ifu/etc .) Symbol Title/description Manufacturer the product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol . if appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 42 Symbol Title/description Catalogue number the product’s catalogue (item) number . Serial number the product’s serial number . * Keep away from sunlight the product must be protected from light sources and/or the product must be kept away from heat Keep dry the product must be protected from moisture and/or the product must be kept away from rain lower limit of temperature...
  • Page 43 Symbol Title/description upper limit of temperature the highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Temperature limits the highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed . Consult instructions for use the user instructions contain important cautionary infor- mation (warnings/precautions) and must be read before using the product .
  • Page 44 Symbol Title/description weee mark “not for general waste” When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery . Ce mark the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives .
  • Page 45 Symbol Title/description interference electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product . *the six- or seven-digit number on the product is the serial number . se- rial numbers may not always be preceded by...
  • Page 48 A/S nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0p6|s;;a;;] 9 514 0062 001 #05 issue: 2015-06 WiDeX and BrAVissiMo are trademarks of Widex A/s...

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