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Microtech Radius CIC Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL OPERATIONS MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! Your new Radius hearing system uses advanced digital features to provide improved sound quality, speech understanding and listening comfort. Micro-Tech was founded in 1986 on the philosophy ® that superior sound quality can be achieved while providing patients the small, stylish hearing instruments they desire.
  • Page 3 Congratulations! You’ve just taken the first step on your journey toward better hearing. Use this manual as a guide to the use and care of your new hearing instruments. If you have questions, your hearing professional is trained and willing to help. Your new hearing instruments are customized to your hearing loss and lifestyle.
  • Page 4 ABOUT YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENTS You have Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC) hearing instruments. Your hearing instruments were made for you, to treat your hearing loss. Your hearing professional will check which features your hearing instruments have. Your hearing instrument features are: Multimemory settings Automatic telephone response Your hearing instruments may contain a different combination of features and controls, depending on...

  • Page 5: Features And Controls

    FEATURES AND CONTROLS RECEIVER OPENING MULTIMEMORY BUTTON (OPTIONAL) MICROPHONE SOUND INLET BATTERY COMPARTMENT REMOVAL LINE VENT (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 6 IDENTIFICATION Each instrument can be identified by its serial number, located on the outside shell. Serial Number and Identification Your hearing instruments are identified by the color marking of the serial number or the shell color. RIGHT, while BLUE is for LEFT. SERIAL NUMBER 00-000000...
  • Page 7 BATTERIES Battery Size CICs use a size 10A battery. Battery sizes can be identified by a color code on the packaging. Size 10A batteries have a yellow mark on the package. It is very important to use the correct size and type battery for your hearing instrument.
  • Page 8 BATTERIES Changing Batteries Remove the old battery by pushing it out the top of the fully opened door. DO NOT pull it out the side of the door. Place the new battery in the compartment with the plus (+) sign facing up. Close the battery compartment by swinging the door until it snaps shut.
  • Page 9 BATTERIES Low Battery Indicator Your hearing professional will check the box below if the low battery indicator for your instruments is turned on. The low battery indicator is turned on. When the low battery indicator is turned on, your hearing instruments will beep four times going from a high-to-low pitch when the battery’s voltage is low.
  • Page 10 BATTERIES Battery Caution Because batteries can vary in size and performance, your hearing professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type. WA R N I NG : HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED.

  • Page 11: Insertion And Removal

    INSERTION AND REMOVAL Before placing your instruments into your ears, make certain the batteries are inserted properly and the battery doors are closed securely. To insert the hearing instrument, hold it with the insertion/removal line between your thumb and forefinger. The microphone opening should be at the top of the instrument.
  • Page 12 INSERTION AND REMOVAL To remove your hearing instrument, slowly and gently pull the insertion/removal line outward.
  • Page 13 ON, OFF AND VOLUME LEVEL Your hearing instrument is “on” any time a functioning battery is properly placed in the compartment and the battery door is closed. Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a power on delay. Your hearing professional will check the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature.
  • Page 14 ON, OFF AND VOLUME LEVEL To turn the instrument “off,” open the battery compartment door so the battery is no longer in contact with the internal components. This is recommended to preserve battery life any time your instrument is not in use. Your hearing instruments have been set to a specific volume level by your hearing professional.
  • Page 15 OPTIONAL FEATURES Multimemory Settings Your hearing professional will place a check in the box below if your hearing instruments have a multimemory push button. Your hearing instruments have a multimemory push button. While your hearing instruments make many adjustments automatically, the multimemory push button lets you select a different memory setting for your current listening environment;...
  • Page 16 OPTIONAL FEATURES When changing the settings, there may be an audible beep or indicator to let you know where the memory is located. For example, the hearing instrument will beep twice for memory 2. Your hearing professional will work with you to set the memories to your preference.
  • Page 17 OPTIONAL FEATURES Special Instructions:...
  • Page 18 USING THE TELEPHONE 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 A beep or indicator tone is enabled on your instruments to signal you when the device...

  • Page 19: Using The Telephone

    USING 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. Note: If you have a hearing aid compatible phone, but your Automatic Telephone Response does not switch to the telephone setting automatically, your hearing professional can provide you with a small magnet to place on your telephone receiver.
  • Page 20 USING THE TELEPHONE Special Instructions:...
  • Page 21 FEEDBACK Feedback is caused by amplified sounds escaping from the ear canal that make their way back to the instrument’s microphone. Your new instruments use the most advanced digital technology available with a unique feedback suppression program. If feedback occurs after the instrument has been inserted correctly and the volume set to a comfortable level, contact your hearing professional.

  • Page 22: Handling And Care

    HANDLING AND CARE Your hearing instruments represent the ultimate in miniature technology, especially when you consider the environment in which they function. Heat, moisture, and foreign substances can result in degraded performance. Proper care and maintenance go a long way toward ensuring trouble-free performance.
  • Page 23 HANDLING AND CARE • Use the cleaning brush/ waxloop and/or a soft, dry cloth to remove earwax or other particles that may accumulate around the canal and battery compartment; never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instruments •...
  • Page 24 HANDLING AND CARE Store Your Hearing Instruments in a Dry, Safe Place Away from Direct Sunlight or Heat to Avoid Extreme Temperatures • When not wearing your hearing instruments, turn them off and open the battery compartment door • Store your instruments where you can easily find them, but safely out of reach of pets and children;...
  • Page 25 HANDLING AND CARE Keep Your Hearing Instruments Away From Moisture • Your instruments may be so comfortable that you forget you are wearing them; develop the habit of checking your ears before going swimming or taking a shower; do the same with clothing pockets before they are washed •...
  • Page 26 HANDLING AND CARE When to Call Your Hearing Professional • Severe reactions, discharge from the ear, excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate medical attention • Pain or soreness in or around the ear is normally caused by pressure from the earmold on a particularly sensitive area, and may easily be corrected through trimming and polishing by your hearing professional...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS CAUSES Low battery Replace battery Blocked Clean the Not Working receiver devices opening (see page 20) Blocked Clean the receiver devices opening (see page 20) Not Loud Enough When was your Contact hearing last your hearing checked? professional Moisture...

  • Page 28: Communication Strategies

    COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Helpful Reminders for You How quickly you adjust to your hearing instruments depends on how often you wear them. However, don’t assume that you will hear and understand all speech with your hearing instruments. When you first start, you will notice an increase in the noise levels around you.
  • Page 29 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES • Looking at the person who is speaking and sitting face-to-face in a quiet room • Minimizing distractions; for example, doing dishes at the sink and trying to have a conversation is difficult even for those with normal hearing •...
  • Page 30 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES • Letting others know what you need; remember that most people don’t know you and cannot “see” your hearing problem • Remembering you might have a memory setting for a specific situation Helpful Reminders for Your Friends and Family Many people initially treat hearing problems as an individual matter, something that can be dealt with by themselves.
  • Page 31 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES • Speaking clearly and at a normal rate; shouting or talking directly into the ear can actually make understanding more difficult • Rephrasing rather than repeating the same words over, as you may find it easier to understand different words •...
  • Page 32 NOTES...
  • Page 33 NOTES...

  • Page 34: Fda Information

    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. A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning...
  • Page 35 An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss. MicroTech Hearing Instruments 6425 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344...
  • Page 36 6425 Flying Cloud Drive 800.745.4327 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 www.mthearing.com © 2010 MicroTech Hearing Instruments All Rights Reserved 79457-004 6/10 BKLT9457-04-EE-MT Rev. E...