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- Page 1 User instrUctions cMe15-Bte cMe10-Bte • cMe5-Bte cMe3-Bte • Behind-the-ear...
- Page 2 Your melodia™ hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) date: ______________________________________ Battery size: _________________________________ … Cme15 … Cme10 … Cme5 … Cme3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents the hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Right/left identification . -
Page 4: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid 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 . 1 . microphone openings 2 . volume control (optional) 3 . - Page 5 “ear-sets for Coselgi™ Bte hearing aids” Warning This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hear- ing aids”...
- Page 6 intended use The Melodia hearing aids are intended as air conduc- tion amplification devices to be used in everyday listen- ing environments . indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations .
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Page 7: Right/Left Identification
right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce tones to indicate the use of certain functions . function default alternative... -
Page 8: The Battery
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 13 bat- tery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the bat- tery pack regarding disposal of used batteries . - Page 9 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 . If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted .
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Page 10: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa- bled (see page 7) . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . Warning never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . Exhaust- ed batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid . -
Page 11: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch . Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid . An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled . -
Page 12: Positioning The Hearing Aid
Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earpiece 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 hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head . -
Page 13: Removing The Hearing Aid
removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal . -
Page 14: Volume Adjustment
volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance 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 . - Page 15 to turn off the sound completely • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards until the steady tone has sounded to turn the sound on again • Press the lever upwards or • Change listening program Any adjustment of the volume setting will be can- celled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program .
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Page 16: Listening Programs
listening programs Your hearing aid may be provided with several of the following programs . The number of programs avail- able depends on your specific hearing aid . … main Standard … music For listening to music … tv For listening to the TV …... -
Page 17: Switching Between The Listening Programs
switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another pro- gram, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled . Program 1: One short beep Program 2: Two short beeps Program 3: Three short beeps Program 4: One long and one short beep Program 5: One long and two short beeps In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be af-... -
Page 18: Using A Telephone
using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tel- ephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath- er than directly against the ear . If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position . -
Page 19: 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 Coselgi™ BTE hear- ing aids” . 1 . Cloth 2 . Wax removing tool 3 . Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories . -
Page 20: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care professional . Warning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction . When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to... -
Page 21: Accessories
aCCessories A number of assistive listening devices may be avail- able for your hearing aid . rC remote control* tv-Control* For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional . * Not available for CMe3... -
Page 22: Audio Input
audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe . This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc .) . In this way the sound from, for example, a radio or someone pro- vided with an FM microphone can be sent directly into the hearing aid . - Page 23 Program Program order with audio shoe Warning If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connect- ed to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety stan- dards . Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are la- belled with one or more of the following symbols:...
- Page 24 fm systems An FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for the hearing aid . We recommend using the FM system from Widex called SCOLA . The FM system consists of a wireless micro- phone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe .
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Page 25: In Case Of Malfunction
. If the problems persist, contact your hear- ing care professional for assistance . See the “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . Problem... - Page 26 Problem Possible cause solution The hearing a . The RC is used a . Move the RC closer aids do not beyond the trans- to the hearing aids respond with mission range a correspond- b . Strong electro- b . Move away from ing change in magnetic interfer- known source of EM...
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Page 27: 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: Caution • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . Remove the bat- tery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . -
Page 28: Warnings
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, con- tact a physician immediately . • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batter- ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal- low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves . - Page 29 Warning • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instruc- tions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
- Page 30 Warning • Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal . An infec- tion can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear . We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear-set from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ven- tilated .
- Page 31 Warning interference with active implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of mobile phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless remote controls or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant .
- Page 32 Caution • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that un- foreseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to elec- tromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm sys- tems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones .
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Page 33: Advice
adviCe note • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic con- ditions . However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds . -
Page 34: Regulatory Information
regulatorY information fCC id: ttY-C49 iC: 5676B-C49 federal Communications Commission statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation . - Page 35 Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap- proved by Coselgi could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . industry Canada statement / déclaration d’industrie Canada Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada .
- Page 36 1999/5/eC Hereby, Coselgi A/S declares that this CMe-BTE is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC . A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 1999/5/EC can be found at: http://www .coselgi .com/products/doc...
- Page 37 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste .
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Page 38: Symbols
SYMBOLS sYmBols Symbols commonly used by Coselgi 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 ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated. - Page 39 Symbol Title/Description Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed. Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed.
- Page 40 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives. Alert The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states. C-Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the...
- Page 44 Coselgi a/s Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www.coselgi.com manual no .: É[5qr0w3|k;;a;l] 9 514 0238 001 #03 issue: 2014-08 COSELGI and MELODIA are trademarks of Coselgi A/S...
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