Audibel Anthem Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Custom Hearing Aids In-The-Ear, In-The-Canal, Completely-In-Canal Operations Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Features, Controls and Identification ... . . 1 Preparation Batteries ........4 Battery Indicators .
  • Page 3: Features, Controls And Identification

    ITE Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Microphone opening(s) 2. Battery compartment (on/off control) 3. Vent (optional) 4. Sound outlet (receiver) and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by: 5. Location of serial number: Right BLUE Left...
  • Page 4: Itc Overview

    ITC Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Microphone opening(s) 2. Battery compartment (on/off control) 3. Vent (optional) 4. Sound outlet (receiver) and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by: 5. Location of serial number: Right BLUE Left...
  • Page 5: Cic Overview

    CIC Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Multimemory button (optional) 2. Microphone opening 3. Sound outlet (receiver) and wax protection system 4. Battery compartment (on/off control) 5. Removal handle 6. Vent (optional) Your hearing system can be identified by the color of the instrument case (red is for the right ear and blue is for the left ear) and the serial number: 7.
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the orange (13), brown (312), or yellow (10) color code on the packaging. My hearing instrument uses a: 13 battery (ITE) – Orange 312 battery (ITC) –...
  • Page 7 Preparation...
  • Page 8: Battery Indicators

    Preparation Battery Indicator Tones An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low. You have approximately 5 minutes* to replace the battery. An indicator will sound just before the battery stops working. * Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.
  • Page 9: Insertion And Removal

    Preparation Insertion and Removal To insert the hearing instrument: forefinger on the outer edges of the case. 2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the canal tip of the instrument into your ear canal and rotate the instrument backward. Softly press the instrument into place with your fingertip.
  • Page 10 Preparation Helpful Hints as your ear becomes accustomed to having an care professional care professional excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries: Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them –...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. My volume control is also an on/off switch. Devices with volume control: Rotate forward to turn device on. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts.
  • Page 12: Volume Control

    Operation Volume Control My hearing instrument has a volume control. Please read the section below. My hearing instrument volume is set automatically. See page 11. My hearing instrument uses T for volume control. See page 18. To turn the instrument “on,”...
  • Page 13: Multimemory Settings

    Operation My hearing system has: Optimal volume control indicator Minimum volume control indicator Maximum volume control indicator Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional. If sounds are generally too loud or too soft, please contact your hearing care professional for advice and adjustment.
  • Page 14 Operation When you press the Multimemory button, you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program. Your hearing instrument has been set up with the following environments. Program Tone Speech Environment 2 Tones “Two”...
  • Page 15: Directional Settings

    Operation Directional Settings My hearing system uses directional microphones. Please read the information below. My hearing system uses omnidirectional microphones. See Telephone Use section on page 14. Directional microphones help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Your hearing system has been set up with the following directional settings: Program Directional Setting...
  • Page 16: Telephone Use

    Operation When the directional microphones are activated automatically (automatic), the hearing instrument will continually monitor the environment and gradually adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility. When the directional microphones are activated by pushing the Multimemory button (manual), the hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select the directional memory.
  • Page 17 Operation Automatic Telephone Response and Automatic Telecoil These options activate the telephone response automatically when used with a hearing aid compatible telephone. To use, place the telephone receiver on your ear as you normally would and the hearing instrument will select the telephone setting.
  • Page 18 Operation Telecoil and Manual Switching you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the Multimemory button. General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering your ear.
  • Page 19 Operation DISCLAIMER – Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and...
  • Page 20: T 2 (Touch-Tone) Function

    Operation (touch-tone) Function My hearing instrument has T capability. Please read the section below. My hearing instrument does not have capability. See page 20. You may use a cell phone, cordless telephone, or corded telephone to adjust your hearing system. The telephone MUST “beep”...
  • Page 21 Operation Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Consult telephone Telephone keys not operator’s manual to emitting beep tones enable beep tones T² not unlocked prior Press ** and listen for to command unique T² indicator Bring telephone closer not responding Telephone too far to hearing system to telephone...
  • Page 22: Self Check

    Operation Self Check Some hearing systems can run a diagnostic test of their own performance. This feature is called Self Check. Your hearing care professional will check the box below if this feature is activated. My Self Check feature is activated. My Self Check indicator is a: Speech Indicator (“Good”/ “Make Appointment”) Tone Indicator...
  • Page 23: Reminder

    Operation Reminder Some hearing systems have been programmed with a Reminder indicating that it is time to schedule an appointment. Your hearing care professional will check the box below if this feature is activated. My Reminder feature is activated. My Reminder indicator is a: Speech Indicator (“Make Appointment”) Tone Indicator The Reminder will occur automatically.
  • Page 24: Summary Of Settings

    Operation Summary of Settings Environment Directional Setting Program 1 Automatic Program 2 Automatic Manual Program 3 Automatic Manual Program 4 Automatic Manual Low Battery — — Power On — — Volume Control — — Standby — — — — Self Check —...
  • Page 25 Operation Indicator Tone On Indicator Tone Type Speech 1 Tone Speech 2 Tones Tone Series Speech 3 Tones Tone Series Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Speech Tone Series — Tone Series Optimal VC Minimum VC Tone Series Maximum VC Tone Series Speech Tone Series Speech...
  • Page 26: Hearing System Care

    Hearing System Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all in poor performance. a fall to a hard surface microphone, receiver and the battery compartment clean your instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed.
  • Page 27: Service And Repair

    Hearing System Care Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing system does not operate you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage. Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly, check the guide below for possible solutions.
  • Page 28: Tips For Better Communication

    Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss.
  • Page 29: For Your Family And Friends

    Tips for Better Communication that people cannot “see” your hearing loss hearing instruments can and cannot do is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss.
  • Page 30: 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 INSTRUMENT DISPENSERS. A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult promptly 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...
  • Page 31 FDA Information Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing instrument evaluation.
  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    (30) days of discovering the defect. There will be no cost to you for Audibel’s repair or replacement of the instrument itself, but the hearing professional may charge a fee for services he or she provides.
  • Page 33 This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from State to State. This warranty is valid only in the United States. Audibel 6700 Washington Avenue South United Kingdom www.audibel.com...
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 Notes...
  • Page 36 Audibel 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3476 800.769.2590 www.audibel.com © 2010 Audibel All Rights Reserved 84449-010 3/10 BKLT0176-00-EE-AB Rev. A...

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